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  • Where the Wind Returns — STONEFEATHER Soars in New The MIX Showcase Trailer

    Where the Wind Returns — STONEFEATHER Soars in New The MIX Showcase Trailer

    The world has fallen into silence. The wind is gone. And you are the first to fly in a lifetime.

    Italian indie studio ACGames has unveiled a breathtaking new gameplay trailer for STONEFEATHER during The MIX Fall Online Showcase, pulling back the curtain on a graceful, atmospheric adventure where flight itself is your greatest power — and your only weapon. A free playable demo is already available on Steam, inviting you to spread your wings right now.

    Born of Stone, Called to the Sky

    You awaken as a bird carved from living rock — a creature stitched from the quiet earth, drawn to the last faint echoes of a breeze that vanished long ago. The wind has been stilled across the land, leaving ancient ruins, sunken cities, and vast open oceans trapped in an endless breathless calm. Your mission: seek out the scattered Essences of Zefir, release the wind trapped in stone, and breathe life back into a silent world.

    This isn’t a journey of conquest — it’s one of restoration. There are no enemies to fight, no bosses to defeat, no weapons to wield. Every challenge is met with movement, curiosity, and the pure, unhurried joy of flight.

    Physics in Motion — Master the Air

    At the heart of STONEFEATHER lies a uniquely fluid, physics-driven flight system:

    • Dive to build momentum — plummet downward to gather speed, then sweep upward in a sweeping arc to trade velocity for altitude
    • Ride the currents you restore — as you free the Essences, updrafts and gusts return, carrying you higher and farther with every wind you wake
    • Every movement matters — your wings are your compass. The way you turn, bank, and glide shapes every moment of exploration
    • Accessible yet deep — easy to take off, but rewarding to truly master. The most elegant routes reveal themselves only when you learn to read the air

    Ruins, Oceans, and Secrets Unbound

    The trailer showcases sweeping new vistas across a seamless, handcrafted open world:

    • Silent Ruins — climb through crumbling spires and forgotten halls where a civilisation once thrived. Symbols and carvings hint at why the wind died — and what you were made to do
    • Vast Oceans — glide above endless waters, where coastal ruins emerge from the waves. The sea isn’t just scenery; it’s your guide to distance, altitude, and scale
    • Fragments and Echoes — gather lost shards, read the world’s markings, and piece together the story of the Elder who guides you and the bonds that once held the wind in place
    • Flight Trials — chase rings, find hidden paths, and test your skill across aerial routes that reward curiosity and daring

    Ready to Fly — Demo Available Now

    You don’t have to wait to experience it:

    • Free demo live on Steam — play the opening chapter spanning the sweeping Plains region right now
    • Full controller support recommended, with native Xbox controller support
    • Localised in English and Italian
    • Runs smoothly — GTX 1060/RX 6600 minimum, 8GB RAM, 8GB storage
    • Full release date still to be announced — wishlist now to be notified

    The Sky Awaits — Will You Carry the Wind Home?

    STONEFEATHER is more than a game about flying — it’s about what it means to bring life back to a silent world. It’s about the quiet thrill of seeing a place no one has seen, catching a current no one has felt, and being the first to breathe hope into the stillness.

    Watch the full reveal from The MIX Fall Online Showcase, download the free demo on Steam, and let your wings carry you. The wind is waiting for you to wake it.

    More Info: STONEFEATHER

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  • Wings, Whispers & Wild Skies — STONEFEATHER Takes Flight As Free Demo Lands On Steam!

    Wings, Whispers & Wild Skies — STONEFEATHER Takes Flight As Free Demo Lands On Steam!

    What if the greatest reward in gaming wasn’t defeating what stands in your way — but simply learning how to soar above it? That’s the beautiful, bold promise at the heart of STONEFEATHER, the atmospheric indie adventure from developer ACGames — and today players everywhere can spread their wings, as its free playable demo goes live on Steam as part of the Unmistakable Festival, running October 8–12.

    Where The Journey Is The Victory

    STONEFEATHER isn’t about swords, shields, or overcoming foes. It’s about flight — pure, graceful, physics-driven flight. You play as a bird born of stone, waking in a world where the wind itself has faded. There are no enemies to strike down, no health bars to monitor, no bosses to conquer. Instead, your quest is to remember how to fly, how to see, and how to restore the life drifting away from the land.

    • Physics-first flight — every glide, dip, and climb feels tangible. Ride warm updrafts to gain height, tuck your wings to slice through the air, and build momentum to reach places others can’t
    • A silent, sunlit world — drift across vast plains, weave through crumbling ancient ruins, and soar over valleys steeped in mystery. The silence is intentional — this is a place to breathe, not to fight
    • Restore the wind — piece together what happened to the vanished breeze, unlock the powerful Wind Boost, and help the skies wake once more

    The Plains Await — What The Demo Offers

    The demo whisks you to the Plains, the first sweeping region of the full game. It’s a gentle but memorable introduction to everything STONEFEATHER stands for:

    • Master the basics of flight and feel the difference between a clumsy flutter and a graceful glide
    • Encounter the Elder, who sets you on your path and hints at the deeper magic woven into these lands
    • Meet fox spirits who offer movement challenges to test your skill and reward your growing mastery
    • Seek out hidden butterflies and quiet secrets scattered across the landscape — some visible only when you know where to look

    This isn’t a rush to a finish line. You can skim the surface of the experience or dive deep, circling every ruin and skimming every cloud until you know the Plains like your own home.

    Double The Festival, Double The Time

    The demo launches with Unmistakable Festival (Oct 8–12) — a celebration of art and animation in games — and will also continue into the Birds of Play Digital Showcase (Oct 10–16), giving you plenty of windows to take to the skies.

    DetailInfo
    TitleSTONEFEATHER
    DeveloperACGames
    Demo LiveNow — October 12 (Unmistakable), then through October 16 (Birds of Play)
    PlatformPC — Steam (free demo)
    StyleAtmospheric flight adventure — combat-free
    WishlistAvailable now on Steam

    Why It Matters

    In a gaming landscape often defined by conflict, competition, and chaos, STONEFEATHER stands apart — a reminder that exploration can be its own reward. Every height you reach, every view you uncover, every gust you catch is a victory in itself.

    The wind is waiting. The sky is open. And you were born to fly.

    Download the demo, spread your wings, and remember how to soar.

    More Info – StoneFeather

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