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GoldFire Studios’ Narrative Thriller ‘Arctic Awakening Finally Gets A Date

But Why Tho?By But Why Tho?08/14/20252 Mins Read
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After a five-year wait, GoldFire Studios is finally ready to launch its first-person narrative thriller, Arctic Awakening. The game, which places you in a harrowing survival scenario, will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Arctic Awakening is a narrative-driven adventure where you’ll face the elements and a deeper, more mysterious threat buried under the ice. You’ll explore vast landscapes, investigate strange sci-fi structures, and work with your therapy bot to find a way out of this frozen nightmare.

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What is Arctic Awakening about?

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In the game, you play as Kai, a pilot whose routine supply drop goes horribly wrong. A sudden storm shreds your plane in two, sending you hurtling into the freezing Arctic wilderness. Separated from your co-pilot, Donovan, and with only your unwanted therapy bot, Alfie, for company, you must brave the brutal cold to find your way to safety and uncover the mysteries behind the storm.

The game boasts a stellar cast led by Voice Director Julian Kwasneski and Narrative Consultant Evan Skolnick. The voice cast includes Jason Maniccia, Alejandro Saab, Dave B. Mitchell, Cia Court, and Mara Junot.

Game Features

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  • A first-person narrative adventure where surviving the elements is just the beginning of your worries.
  • A compelling survival mystery where you’ll uncover secrets buried beneath the ice.
  • A partnership with your reluctant companion, the therapy bot Alfie, is a critical part of your journey.
  • Player choices will impact relationships with companions, their decisions, and potentially the story itself.
  • An arresting visual design featuring dynamic weather systems, stunning vistas, and intricate sci-fi structures.

Learn more about GoldFire Studios

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Founded by James Simpson in 2008 as an indie game studio in Oklahoma City, GoldFire Studios got its start pushing boundaries with cutting-edge browser-based massively multiplayer games. Our focus remains on connecting people around the world through gaming experiences that can be enjoyed anywhere. We have a passion for creating unique, groundbreaking interactive stories that players can both experience and make their own.

After over a decade of successfully building massive multiplayer worlds, we now look to expand our horizons with the more intimate experience of the single-player Arctic Awakening. We believe games can be the ultimate storytelling medium, and we are applying our varied entertainment experience to help push games further towards that eventual outcome.

Arctic Awakening will release September 18, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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