Silver Lining Interactive and Infuse Studios are celebrating the one year anniversary of the release of Spirit of the North 2 on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC; to mark the occasion, a new Lost Melodies Update is now available, and the stunning 93-track soundtrack is now on all major streaming platforms.
The update includes a brand-new quest featuring the mystical Bard-Shaman, and introduces ten never before heard soundtracks by the acclaimed composer Pav Gekko. Each track can be actively hunted for in game as "Lost Melodies," and uncover the hidden stories and ancient lore fragments connected to each specific piece of music. Additionally players can listen to the songs again by visiting the Bard spirit at their home base.
Spirit of the North 2 features no spoken dialogue, making the music itself the liberal heartbeat of the player's journey.
“During development, there were many tracks we absolutely loved that either evolved into something else or never found a place in the game’s main story, so we held on to these and wrote a new story for them, especially for this update. We wanted the music to feel inseparable from the world, almost like a character guiding the player emotionally,” shared the composer, Pav Gekko. “We have received hundreds of messages from players talking about the impact the music has had on them, and this update is a special way of celebrating the game’s important connection with music and how much it means to players.“
"From the game’s inception and throughout its entire development, music has always been a central focus. Since there is no spoken dialogue in this game, we rely on more subtle forms of storytelling. In many cases, we had to understand the music of this world before the story could be fully realized. At times, it even felt a bit backwards.” Tayler Christensen, Director at Infuse Studio, explains: “As I developed the narrative, I had many long conversations with Pav, and as the music evolved, it helped me understand what this story was truly about. I don’t think most people consider the relationship between music and story in this way."
“We usually think of music as something created to accompany a fully formed narrative. But for me, the story would never have found its conclusion without the music being discovered in parallel. It is one design. During development, there were many tracks we absolutely loved that either evolved into something else or never found a place in the game’s main story, so we held on to these and wrote a new story for them, especially for this update.”
For more on Spirit of the North 2, here is the original overview and new trailer. You can also check out the soundtrack here.
About Spirit of the North 2:
In an ancient world left in ruin, embark on the journey of an isolated fox far from home. With the help of a wise raven companion, seek out the lost legendary guardians and release them from the grasp of the dark shaman, Grimnir.
Roam freely through a vast and ancient open world, rich with long-forgotten history. Explore unique and visually captivating biomes, each with different challenges and secrets to uncover.
Discover potent runes that grant new abilities as your quest takes you from dense forests, through snow-capped peaks and to dark & ancient crypts to save the lost guardians.
Tailor your fox's appearance and skills to suit your playstyle, making each playthrough unique.
Face off against formidable foes as you save the legendary guardian beasts in thrilling, puzzle-based encounters.
Features
- Create your own unique fox with extensive customisation options.
- Explore a stunning open world across many diverse regions.
- Cleanse corrupted guardians in legendary encounters.
- Acquire new abilities to overcome challenges.
- Seek out powerful runes that grant you new abilities.
- Explore the Northern Isles to a layered dynamic soundtrack that evolves and transitions as your adventure unfolds.
- Expand on the beauty and lore of Spirit of the North in an inspiring new adventure.
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