Indie developer Chibig has re-revealed Elusive, their metroidvania adventure game formerly titled Elusive People revealed back in 2022.
Elusive is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 with a release set for sometime in 2027.
A Kickstarter campaign for the game just launched seeking an additional €40,000 in funding to help finish the game, and it already surpassed its goal.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
The Elusives are tiny creatures that inhabit our homes, hiding from us and borrowing whatever they need. Humans are so big and clumsy that they do not perceive the world full of adventure and resources that extends before their feet.
Elusive raiders venture into homes to find precious resources to help the community thrive, but they’re also the most careful not to be captured by animals and other huge creatures.
You’ll explore every corner of an old haunted house, uncovering new pathways and tunnels within the walls that will lead you to hidden treasures.
Elusive combines exploration with resource and treasure gathering, crafting, and quests in a giant house interconnected by tunnels.
Features
- EXPLORE EVERY CORNER OF A HUGE HOUSE – All levels are interconnected by tunnels, and exploration blends 3D environments with 2D paths.
- CRAFT YOUR GEAR AND ENHANCE YOUR ACROBATIC SKILLS – Acquire boots for special jumps, a grappling hook to reach distant places, or the moth dust dash for swift movement.
- HIDE AND ESCAPE – Colossal animals like the Witch’s Cat and the Raven are lurking around the house. Hide from them or they will eat you up!
- BUILD A NEW ELUSIVE COMMUNITY – Gather together all kinds of materials and treasures, and help thriving a new Elusive community.
