Standing stones or Runestones were another big inspiration for the game, we thought they would be great objects to interact with and use as objectives or puzzles. Most historical Runestones or Standing stones are found in Scandinavia which allows them to fit the overall theme of Spirit of the North quite well.
The scenery in Spirit of the North was heavily inspired by Icelandic landscapes. Tayler (co-developer) visited Iceland in 2017 and was inspired by the bold landscapes. Black sand, hexagonal basalt pillars, treeless vistas, blue glacier ice, and geothermal pools allmade it into the final game design.
Spirit of the North took our two-person studio around two and half years to develop and release. Over that time we held true to our vision and original inspiration. We think Spirit of the North is a world that everyone can relax and enjoy.
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The Inspiration for Spirit of the North (Part 1)
For Spirit of the North we took a mix of Finnish folklore and Icelandic landscapes to create what we believe is a very unique experience for players.
The folklore that inspired Spirit of the North is based on is the Finnish legend of “Tulikettu”. According to the legend when the “Fire Fox” runs over the snowy hills it’s tail fur brushes up against stones creating sparks. These embers of light ascend into the skies and form the Northern Lights. The Finnish word for Northern Lights 'revontulet' means “fox’s fires”.
Stay tuned next week, when we'll be talking more about the inspirations behind the game...
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Pre-order now open for Spirit of the North Signature Edition!
Just a quick note to let you all know that Spirit of the North is heading to Signature Edition on PS4 & Nintendo Switch, and that pre-orders are now open!
Spirit of the North will be at PAX East 2020! Head to booth #32036!
Hello there!
Hope you're well! Last week was a big week for Spirit of the North; we announced that we're bringing the Nordic-inspired adventure game to Nintendo Switch & PC.
And today we can announce that the game will be playable at PAX East 2020 from Thursday 27th February through to Sunday 1st March!
If you're heading to PAX, make sure to stop by our booth (#32036) to experience the emotional adventure for yourself!
Spirit of the North heads to PC & Nintendo Switch this Spring!
Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox. As you journey over the mountains and under red-stained skies, you’ll discover more about your companion and a land left in ruin. Traverse tundra, glaciers, and mountainsides as you follow a foreboding scarlet trail that paints the sky.
