Abzû (video game)
| Abzû | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Giant Squid |
| Publisher(s) | 505 Games |
| Artist(s) | Matt Nava[1] |
| Composer(s) | Austin Wintory[1] |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4[2] |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows |
| Release date(s) | 2016 |
| Genre(s) | Simulation |
Abzû is an upcoming video game simulating underwater diving, to be released on PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows platforms in 2016.
History and design
Abzû was announced at Sony Computer Entertainment's 2014 E3 press conference; the first game under development by video game studio "Giant Squid", founded by Flower and Journey art director, Matt Nava, to be released exclusively on console on the PlayStation 4, and on Windows.[1][3] The name derives from ancient words "ab" (ocean) and "zu" (to know) - intended to be interpreted as "ocean of wisdom".[4] (see also Abzu, ancient mesopotamian name for the religious concept of a primeval sea.)
The game is a stylised swimming simulator, with an emphasis on exploring peaceful human interactions with aquatic animals. A simulation of, and interaction with shoaling behaviours of fish is incorporated into the game; predatory behaviours between fish are also modelled. The game is expected to incorporate some elements from typical "role playing games" such as upgrades to equipment.[5]
The game is expected to release sometime in 2016.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 Petit, Carolyn (9 June 2014), "E3 2014: Debut Game from Journey Art Director's Studio Announced, Called Abzu", Gamespot
- ↑ North, Dale (19 June 2015), "The best Unreal Engine games of E3, selected by GamesBeat", VentureBeat
- ↑ Jackson, Leah B. (9 June 2014), "E3 2014: 505 Games Announces Abzu", IGN
- ↑ "ABZÛ", www.abzugame.com, retrieved Aug 2015,
The name references a concept from the oldest mythologies; it is the combination of the two ancient words AB, meaning ocean, and ZÛ, meaning to know. ABZÛ is the ocean of wisdom
- 1 2 Silva, Marty (22 June 2015), "E3 2015: Abzu's a Stunning Game From the Artist Behind Journey", IGN