Alcyone: The Last City Is an Upcoming Sci-Fi Visual Novel with Multiple Endings

Get ready, sci-fi fans! Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows has just set the release date for the much-anticipated visual novel, Alcyone: The Last City. Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. This game, which was successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign back in 2017, will be available across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, and on Android and iOS devices.

What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?

Alcyone: The Last City is not just another game; it's a deep dive into survival, power dynamics, and the weight of choices that shape the narrative. This visual novel unfolds in the last remaining city in the universe, a place known simply as the City. Surviving the cataclysmic Nihility that wiped out civilization at the speed of light, Alcyone stands as a bastion against the void, governed by the Six Ruling Houses for centuries.

In this world, life continues under stringent control, and death doesn’t mark the end. Experience the atmosphere and narrative of Alcyone: The Last City in the trailer below:

What Do You Play As in Alcyone: The Last City, the Visual Novel?

In Alcyone: The Last City, you step into the shoes of a 'rebirth'—a character with a fresh start but equipped with downloaded memories. Your journey involves navigating the complex web of political intrigue, betrayal, and survival. You have the power to align with the existing system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to serve your own ends.

With a sprawling narrative of over 250,000 words, your choices lead to one of seven core endings, each influenced by the paths you choose. The game offers five romance options, including aromantic pathways, and a robust RPG-inspired character system that allows you to craft a persona that mirrors your decisions.

If you're drawn to immersive storytelling like that found in Fallen London, Killing Time at Lightspeed, or sci-fi epics such as Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City is poised to captivate you. While you wait for the game's release, explore its Kickstarter page or official website for more details.

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