Developer Studio Daimon announced their upcoming game, Path of the Midnight Sun, is launching early next year.

Path of the Midnight Sun will launch on January 10th, 2023 for PC (via Steam). The game was first created as a mod based on the popular Fire Emblem series, but its own popularity would led the team to getting a standalone game funded through Kickstarter.

Here’s a rundown of the game curtesy of Studio Daimon:

Path of the Midnight Sun is an JRPG-inspired tale that follows the story of three unique playable protagonists in a world under threat from an ancient Demon King. Once vigilant in its eternal battle, the kingdom’s shared complacency provides the ancient king the perfect opportunity to possess a key figure.

Relationships and communication are just as important as battle in Path of the Midnight Sun. Players must cook, craft and care for companions, managing their mental state through communication. Neglect those companions and players may find themselves at a disadvantage during the game’s many tactical battles. Build a close enough connection, and players will have the option to choose their soulmate.

Initially conceived as ‘Midnight Sun’, a mod for Fire Emblem, its popularity inspired creator Alfred Kamon to pivot the project into a standalone release. In 2019, Kamon launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the development of Path of the Midnight Sun, successfully raising over £30,000 to make the game a reality.

Everything players see in Path of the Midnight Sun is hand-drawn, and animated using Live2D, creating a world that feels colourful and alive. This unique visual direction is backed up by a cast of professional voice actors who have lent their voices to over 50 in-game characters, alongside over three hours of orchestrated original music.

Here’s the official trailer: