13-2024 5th Planet Games Co-Finances ‘Slice of Life’ Simulator Closer The Distance

03 Jun 2024 09:00 CEST

The narrative-led life-sim game is being developed award-winning indie studio
Osmotic Games.

COPENHAGEN – June 3rd 2024 - 5th Planet Games A/S (OAX: 5PG), 5th Planet Games,
the video game financier behind hit games like Escape Academy, WrestleQuest, and
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, in conjunction with Skybound Entertainment, the
creator-led, multi-platform content company, has announced the financing of
life-sim game Closer The Distance. The game is being developed by award-winning
indie studio Osmotic Games and will be available later this year for Xbox Series
X/S, PlayStation®5, and PC via Steam.

In Closer The Distance, players take on the role of Angela, who recently passed
away in a tragic accident. Angela finds herself in limbo from which she can
observe the small cozy village of Yesterby that she once lived in. Quickly
discovering that she is connected to the residents, Angela decides to help guide
these individuals, finding ways to mend their grief over her own death.

”Closer The Distance is a truly unique slice of life simulator, exploring some
existential questions about the impact an individual’s life has on others,” said
Mark Stanger, CEO, 5th Planet Games. “The team at Osmotic have crafted a
compellingly thoughtful narrative, providing players with the tools to interact
with a carefully constructed world and truly influence its characters.”

Each character that Angela can interact with is fully simulated, with their own
emotional states, wishes, memories, and intertwined relationships with other
residents of the town. These complex and narrative rich characters develop over
time as they interact with each other, with or without Angela’s guidance.

Through their choices and interactions, players will discover the story of the
community of Yesterby and the impact Angela has made on the lives of its diverse
cast of characters. Each choice has incredible significance over the rich and
poignant narrative that follows, and players will learn that at times, choices
made in human relationships can have a deeper impact on your consequences.


About 5th Planet Games
5th Planet Games is a video games financing and publishing company located in
Copenhagen, active in games across all global platforms and devices. It has a
long and successful history of working with established brands and strong IP.
Now, in partnership with Skybound Entertainment, the company has extended access
to compelling, global IP such as The Walking Dead, Invincible, and more.

About Skybound Entertainment
Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform entertainment company that houses
publishing, gaming, merchandise, and other ventures. The company is responsible
for creating television shows such as The Walking Dead and Invincible, as well
as publishing successful comic book titles like "Void Rivals." Skybound is
dedicated to delivering engaging and captivating stories across various mediums.

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