Lost Ember and Farewell North developer Mooneye Studios has announced IKUMA: The Frozen Compass, a new narrative adventure game.

IKUMA: The Frozen Compass is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 with a release set for 2026.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:

Ikuma is a coming-of-age story, where you play as cabin boy Sam and his sled dog Ellie who are stranded on an uncharted island in the Arctic in 1864. The player can either take on the adventure solo and freely switch between the two protagonists, or play cooperatively with a friend at their side.

Sam and Ellie’s journey takes you through unfamiliar terrain and harsh weather. You’ll make use of the few tools you can find on the island, fish, forage for food and try to keep yourself and your companion warm. On your way through the open world, you’ll find fading traces of a long lost expedition and uncover a dark secret.

An Emotional Narrative

Ikuma is a coming-of-age story in which you explore unfamiliar terrain, forage for food and uncover mysteries. Not only in order to survive, but to make peace with your past and finally become yourself.

Explore with a FriendSwitch between the two companions at any time, or play side by side with a friend in order to make the best use of the characters’ different skills to achieve your goal.

Brave the Cold

Use the tools and items you gather on the island to find your way and overcome rough terrain. Climb, fish, gather resources, do what it takes to get yourself and your companion to safety.

An Ancient Mystery

Explore ancient Inuit legends in order to solve the mystery surrounding a lost expedition. Retrace their steps but beware of what’s lurking within the fog that cloaks their path.

Features

• A spectacular frozen environment: Traverse breathtaking Arctic landscapes, from glaciers and caverns to forgotten ships buried in the ice with the few tools you can manage to find.
• A haunting mystery: Gather clues and uncover the fate of a cursed expedition left buried beneath the ice.
• Fully voiced emotional narrative: Experience a powerful story of love, loss, and endurance.
  Play solo or cooperatively: Share the journey with a friend as you work together to overcome the Arctic’s challenges.
• Survive the Arctic: Manage limited supplies, endure the bitter cold, and rely on your trusted sled dog for guidance.
• From the creators of award-winning narrative-driven adventure Lost Ember comes a new, deeply emotional experience