Fans and players looking forward to trying their hands on Nivalis may have to wait a little longer for its release.
505 Games and developer ION LANDS recently confirmed that the launching date for Nivalis has been pushed back. Instead of this year, the cyberpunk slice-of-life will roll out in Spring 2025.
The reason for the delay, however, was not yet revealed. But the developing team promised to provide excited players 'the best possible experience'.
"ION LANDS' highest priority is to ensure that 'Nivalis' provides the best possible experience for the player," they said in a press release.
"Your patience and support are invaluable as we navigate through this creative journey. Thank you for your understanding and continued encouragement," they added.
In the meantime, its publisher dropped a new trailer to showcase the progress creators made so far. Released alongside the announcement, it showcases never-before-seen locations. These included the option for train travel. Developers even dropped hints about the story through the introduction of Ava, one of the game's main characters.
Nivalis marks a return to the neon-lit cyberpunk city first found in ION LANDS' Cloudpunk. The upcoming game blends cyberpunk and restaurant management elements. The game ditches the linear narrative for open-world exploration and business building.
This time, Nivalis promises to take players to carve their path in a dynamic sandbox experience. Starting with a humble establishment like a noodle stand or nightclub.
The game also offers a large, open world with 19 explorable areas. Players will have the freedom to explore the city on foot, by boat, or by taking trains or taxis. These rides function as cutscenes initially but later allow for fast travel.
While the full graphics options haven't been revealed yet, more details will be available closer to launch. In addition, developers hinted at considering the possibility of adding pets to the game based on player feedback.
Nivalis is be featured in the "Games Made In Germany" showcase event on Steam and IGN's YouTube channel.