Cloudheim: A Co-Op Action RPG That Blends Crafting and Chaos
Do you like the sound of a thrilling adventure, one taken in with your friends? Cloudheim promises just that later in the year.
A co-op action RPG that blends crafting, physics-based combat, and a touch of magic, this one has been developed by Noodle Cat Games, with Cloudheim set to launch in Q3 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
It all sounds very Eternal Strands, eh!?
A World of Wonder and Wonder
In Cloudheim, players will explore a vibrant and fantastical world filled with diverse landscapes, mysterious dungeons, and a cast of charming creatures.
As they journey through this enchanting realm, they’ll face off against hordes of enemies, utilising their crafting skills and powerful abilities to overcome challenges and uncover hidden treasures.
At the heart of Cloudheim is its innovative combat system, which blends strategic attacks with chaotic physics-based interactions. Players can unleash powerful abilities, craft devastating weapons, and combine their skills with their teammates to create devastating combos that will send enemies flying.
The destructible environment adds an extra layer of excitement, as players can use the world around them to their advantage, knocking down pillars, lassoing enemies into tornadoes, and shooting barrels into the fray.
Forge a Legend Together
Team up with up to three friends in online co-op mode, sharing weapons, abilities, and resources as you progress through the game. Work together to solve puzzles, explore hidden areas, and defeat challenging bosses, forging friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
With its extensive crafting system, players can create a vast array of weapons, gear, and abilities, each with its own unique attributes and effects. Experiment with different combinations to find the perfect build for your playstyle and tackle the challenges that await you.
Explore a World of Wonders
Dive in and Cloudheim offers a vast and immersive world to explore, with diverse biomes, hidden secrets, and a rich tapestry of lore. As you journey through this enchanting realm, you’ll encounter a variety of creatures, both friendly and hostile, each with its own unique personality and abilities.
Cloudheim is the brainchild of Noodle Cat Games, a team of experienced developers with a passion for creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences. Led by David Hunt, a former Epic Games executive, the team has brought together their collective expertise to create a game that blends innovation, creativity, and a touch of nostalgia.
“Cloudheim blends the exceptional talent of a veteran team with an experimental, iterative development process informed by science and modern psychology,” said David Hunt, CEO and Founder, Noodle Cat Games. “Every member of the team has a meaningful creative impact, allowing us to push exceptional gameplay quality for our team size, budget, and development time. I’m proud of what we’ve built, and how the team has proven this process is ultimately better for the ones who matter most – our players.”
Prepare for an Epic Adventure
Cloudheim is set to launch in Q3 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey of exploration, combat, and crafting, as you and your friends unite to restore a world threatened by chaos.
Key Features of Cloudheim
- Mastering Chaos: Mayhem is unleashed in a fully breakable world. Players can chain powerful abilities together and coordinate devastating team combos to crush their enemies. This includes tearing down pillars onto monsters, lassoing enemies into tornadoes, shooting Greebles out of cannons, or kicking exploding barrels into the fray.
- Rising Together: Players can join forces with up to three friends in online co-op, sharing every weapon and ability unlocked as they grow stronger together and discover new playable characters.
- Forging Infinite Possibilities: With visual crafting, players will never have to wait for a friend in a menu as they can craft a massive array of weapons, gear, and powerful abilities usable in battle – or sell if they don’t need them. Perhaps someday they can even craft worlds…
- Cruising the Skies: Odin Shell, a massive, ancient turtle that carries a fragment of a dead god’s power, is players’ refuge and portal to the world. They can expand their workshop, customize their space, run a thriving shop, and uncover hidden secrets as their fortress takes flight.
- Exploring an Untamed World: Players can adventure across diverse islands and explore mysterious, changing dungeons filled with challenging enemies, puzzles, crafting resources, and valuable loot waiting to be discovered.
- Teaming up with Fantastic Creatures: The resourceful Blins, the ever-hungry Gnasher, and the spiky yet loyal Swordcupine are all here to help players on their adventures.
Stay tuned for more information on Cloudheim as its release date approaches. In the meantime, you can wishlist the game on Steam and take in the trailer below. It’s well worth your time.