Slavic ARPG Bylina unveils playable demo for Xbox

Xbox owners will have a chance to experience a Bylina playable demo during the ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest.

The Demo Fest is currently running until September 30. During this time, players are invited to experience Falconet’s earliest adventure.

The full game is coming to PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 later this year.

“We are truly honored that our game has been selected for this event,” said Aleksei Iliukhin, CEO of Far Far Games in a press release. “Our game is a project born of passion, and the chance to showcase it at the ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest marks a truly important milestone for us. I’m especially excited that players around the world will finally be able to step into Falconet’s first adventure, experience the atmosphere of Bylina for themselves, and share their feedback. Our dream has always been to create a story that resonates, and this event brings us one step closer to sharing that vision with everyone.”

Here ‘s a rundown on the previously announced game, and a new trailer:

Embark on an epic journey to the Far Far Kingdom and challenge Koschei the Deathless to save your immortal soul and become a true hero in Bylina, an action RPG rooted in Slavic folklore and myths. Take on the role of Falconet, a young bogatyr born without hero’s powers, shunned and underestimated by almost everyone around him. Conquer numerous ordeals, overcome insurmountable odds, and become a legendary hero whose tales will be told for ages to come.

Falconet dreams of following in the footsteps of his father, a fabled bogatyr – but during what seems like a simple task, he finds himself in the dark and mysterious Far Far Kingdom, where he meets his demise. To his surprise, the young hero is revived by a mysterious spirit with whom he must now share his body. Falconet faces three daunting tasks: reclaim control over his soul, uncover an ancient mystery surrounding his new companion, and save the world from imminent doom.

Features

  • Discover a vibrant and extraordinary world based on Slavic myths and legends. Journey through the Land of Cities, boasting diverse locales – from sunlit forests to gloomy dungeons and imposing castles, each with its own unique features and atmosphere. As soon as you open new areas, prepare to encounter strange local inhabitants, as well as countless challenges, treasures, and puzzles waiting to be solved.
  • Improve your skills by mastering unique techniques and spells, and engage in fierce battles with common bandits, terrifying legendary creatures, and brutal bosses in which every mistake could be your last.
  • Expand your arsenal, embracing mysterious magical powers as well as a variety of armaments, from swords and shields to spears and bows. Level up, increase your strength, create new items, find and experiment with rare types of armour, and fight back against an ancient evil.
  • The eternal struggle between good and evil is not as obvious and clear-cut as it seems at first glance in the world of Bylina; its inhabitants experience complex inner lives filled with their fears, anxieties, hatred, and scars left by past trials that have shaped them into who they are today. Falconet will have to face not only legions of powerful foes in combat; but also the emotions, feelings and struggles that make a true human soul.
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