The first in-depth video for Tchia has been released, explaining some of the games foundations

With the release of Tchia set for later this year, Kepler Interactive and developer Awaceb have released the first in a series of gameplay videos that explains much about the game. First up is the world, story and music, check it out.

Awaceb’s small, nine-person team draws inspiration for Tchia’s world from the childhood friendship of its co-founders, who grew up together in New Caledonia. Awaceb has used the co-founders’ love for their homeland as a guiding light while creating Tchia, building a comprehensive tribute to the island and its people reflected across the game’s iconography, cultural traditions, fauna, voicework and themes.

Tchia is an open-world sandbox that invites players to jump into the adventure of a lifetime. Players can explore the ocean depths or become one with nature, with the game’s unique soul-jumping mechanic allowing them to take control of over 30 animals and hundreds of objects, turning the environment into the ultimate tool.

The game does not have a full release date, but it due sometime in the Autumn months for PC and PlayStation.