Here's A Closer Look At Dark And Light's Environments
Snail Games announced a number of new details about the environments of Dark and Light today. A set of screenshots to accompany said details was released alongside the announcement. The new screenshots show off a variety of locations, from mountaintops to oceans to volcanoes.
You can find the screenshots and details about the environments they were taken in embedded below. More information about the game, which is set to launch on Steam Early Access this fall, on the official website.
Mysterious Vestiges of a Lost World Ancient ruins are spread throughout Dark and Light's world, and these monuments are as much a testament to a distant past as they are a foreshadowing of a radical future. Many of these ruins acted as portals to other worlds, and it was through them that the inhabitants were linked to these cultures’ way of life and magical knowledge.
Harness the Energy of Flaming Volcanoes The three races of the Dark and Light world: human, elf, and dwarf, all have their own interpretation of volcanic activity and its significance. For dwarves, the volcano is the cradle of existence, where the gods forged the world. Elves see the volcano as a kind of alarm, acting up when the world is in chaos. Humans regard the volcano as a resource containing vast wells of magical power that can be mined and extracted.
The volcanic environment is treacherous and unforgiving, clouded with thick ash and pools of lava. It is also home to a powerful magic energy and rare materials that players can mine for various uses. There are hidden caves tucked into the mountain, and hot springs that can quickly restore a weakened player's strength.
Icy Mountains Filled with Magical Secrets While frozen over and covered in snow year-round, this region is surprisingly biodiverse, and many mythical creatures dwell on the mountainside. Elves are the race most closely associated with this realm, but humans and dwarves are both anxious to gain access to its magical secrets.
Winged Creatures Abound on Floating Islands When the ancient portals were closed, it created a massive disruption in the electromagnetic field that dislodged pieces of the earth and suspended them high in the air. These floating islands, in contrast to the aforementioned regions, are quite temperate. The islands are home to a variety of exotic birds and dragons, and can be reached with the aid of a flying mount.
Valley of the Guardians - A Monument to Noble Ancestors These colossal structures were built by humans to honor the bravery of their fallen ancestors, and the two giant figures stand guard over the river valley that feeds water into the human city. City-dwellers have a deep and abiding faith in the supernatural powers of protection that the Valley of the Guardians possesses.
Mystical Energy Circulates Through Dense Forests Elves and dwarves occupy the forest, though their society is concentrated in the flatlands, while dwarves prefer to live on the thickly wooded mountainside. Elves have constructed a network of tree houses connected by swinging bridges that allow them to travel quickly across dense patches of forest. Meanwhile, the dwarves have control over a territory that is easily defensible and difficult to penetrate
Unlimited Exploration in a World Without Boundaries Aside from providing unique areas for each race, the Dark and Light world is ripe for exploration, and every player will have a rich and varied gameplay experience. Players can wander through a fishing village at sunset while enjoying simple pastoral pleasures, or, they can hunt for magical creatures like unicorns by following their tracks in the ground, and maybe even catch a glimpse of one if they're lucky enough. For players interested in getting close to Dark and Light’s magnificent dragons, there is a dragon breeding area, located on a swamp that contains a variety of snakes and insects.
The game's world is also home to some very sinister realms that only fully come alive in the shadows of night. Players can discover the remains of an abandoned underground prison, and can almost hear the screams of past prisoners emanating from the rubble. There is also a rocky island where many ships have encountered a violent end, and among the shipwreck rubble, it is rumored, there is a hefty treasure to be found. Adventurers should be cautious as the island is governed by a giant cursed werewolf who commands a horde of evil spirits.
