Analgesic Productions have announced Anodyne 2: Return to Dust will be coming to current and next-gen consoles, along with a release date.

As previously reported, the game is an experimental adventure game inspired by classic games like Zelda. This time around, Anodyne makes the shift to early low-poly 3D graphics, but still contains levels where you shift to a 16-bit 2D aesthetic.

The game is set on the island of New Theland, which is currently infected by a substance called Nano Dust that distorts the emotions and personalities of the native islanders. You play as Nova, a Nano Cleaner tasked with helping the people of New Theland by shrinking herself and cleaning up the Dust in their bodies.

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is available on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux (all via GOG, and Steam), and February 18th on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. In case you missed it, you can find our review here (we recommend it!)

The game is available in English, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Japanese, French and German.

You can find the console release date trailer below.

You can find the rundown (via Steam) below.

Rescue A Mysterious Island From A Mind-Warping Plague
Nano Dust infects the islanders of New Theland, distorting their emotions and desires. You play as Nova, a Nano Cleaner who must explore the island, seeking out the sick and shrinking inside their bodies to suction up the Dust.

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust combines the thrilling scale and cinematic storytelling of 3D games with the tight design and easy-to-pick-up satisfaction of 2D Zelda-like adventures. With art that re-imagines the PS1 and N64 era, explore 3D cities, valleys, and wastelands then shrink into the varied 2D mindscapes of characters, from snowy, aurora-lit valleys to perilous volcanic construction sites!

Features

• Jump, drive, and walk across gorgeous and haunting locales in 3D, speaking with strange and memorable characters.
• Vacuum up Nano Dust in 2D, suck up and fight enemies, all while overcoming mind-bending challenges related to the characters’ inner lives.
• Experience the thrilling and emotional story of Nova. Her destiny is clear: she is the Nano Cleaner who will save New Theland. But strange characters & painful experiences will put her loyalty to the test…
• Choose where you want to go! The sweeping vistas of New Theland quickly open up to exploration.
• Access the outer reaches of New Theland by using magical Cards you will find on your journey.
• Transform into a car at will and quickly drive around the world. No need to call a horse!
• Fire your Spark to shrink into the bodies of the infected, explore the 2D Zelda-like dungeons within, and heal them.
• Enjoy the lush, dreamy and breathtaking 3D and 2D landscapes painted and pixeled by artist Marina Kittaka.
• Listen to over 50 new songs influenced by countless genres by Melos Han-Tani, perfectly fitting the varied landscapes of Anodyne 2.
• Play the newest game from the dream duo behind Anodyne 1, All Our Asias, and Even the Ocean.

A Lush, Surreal Lo-fi 3D and 2D World
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust uses modern technology to reimagine old 3D art of the PS1, PS2, and N64 era, as well as the 2D art of the GBA and SNES. Each area captures a strong visual mood, with new characters to meet and sights to see.

If you like exploring beautiful places and experiencing dramatic stories – Anodyne 2’s world is ready for you to explore!

Do I need to play Anodyne 1?

Nope! Similar to the Final Fantasy franchise, there’s no need to play the original Anodyne to understand the story in Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, but longtime fans will find connections between the two! If you’d like to check out both, you may want to purchase the Franchise Bundle!