Cosy gaming fans, grab your digital passports! Maximum Entertainment and developer Hexplora Interactive have officially announced Hexplorando, an enchanting new cosy puzzle-building game set to take players on a meditative journey across the globe.
Designed for gamers who love wholesome, stress-free experiences like Dorfromantik and Townscaper, Hexplorando invites you to reconstruct some of the world’s most famous real-life locations—one hexagonal tile at a time.
Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming indie darling.
Pack Your Tiles: What is Hexplorando?
At its core, Hexplorando is a soothing 3D puzzle and exploration game that blends geographical discovery with creative tile-matching mechanics.
Instead of dealing with high-stress timers or combat, players navigate through 40 handcrafted puzzle levels inspired by real-world places. By matching geographic features, natural resources, and human settlements with neighbouring tiles, you gradually watch iconic landscapes spring to life.
Key Game Features:
- Travel Across 40 Real-World Locations: Reconstruct iconic destinations ranging from the bustling rooftops of New York City and the historical banks of the River Thames to the Great Wall of China and the sunny beaches of Rio de Janeiro.
- Collect Famous Landmarks: As you solve puzzles, you’ll unlock hundreds of real-life monuments and natural wonders—such as the Sagrada Família, the Taj Mahal, and the Pyramids of Giza. Each unlocked landmark comes with authentic real-world photography and fascinating historical trivia.
- Unleash Your Creativity in Sandbox Mode: Once you have completed the main puzzles, take your collected landmarks into Sandbox Mode to build, customise, and expand your own dream landscapes without limitations.
- Relaxing Audiovisual Vibe: Complete with a meditative soundtrack, distinct ambient soundscapes for each region, and a smooth, stylised 3D art aesthetic, Hexplorando is crafted specifically to help you unwind.
Hands-On Demo at Gamescom
Got travel fever and can’t wait to play? Attendees heading to Gamescom will be among the very first to try it out!
Maximum Entertainment confirmed that Hexplorando’s first-ever playable demo is available at their Indie Arena booth (Hall 10, Booth 10) during the event.
Release Date and Platforms
Hexplorando is scheduled to launch in 2027 for PC (via Steam) and the Nintendo Switch, making it a perfect title for cosy desktop gaming or relaxing handheld sessions on the couch.
Gamers can already head over to Steam to add Hexplorando to their Wishlist today!
What real-world location are you most excited to rebuild in Hexplorando? Let us know in the comments below!
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