*Alcyone: The Last City* is an upcoming sci-fi visual novel crafted by Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows. After years of anticipation, the release date has finally been set for April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. Originally funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017, this deeply ambitious project is nearing completion and promises to deliver a rich narrative experience across multiple platforms.
The game will launch as a single purchase available on Windows, macOS, and Linux/SteamOS via Steam, as well as on Android and iOS devices—ensuring players can access the story wherever they prefer to play.
What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?
In *Alcyone: The Last City*, you are immersed in a vast interactive novel where your choices truly matter. This is not just another visual novel—it's a branching narrative experience where every decision alters your journey, from the paths you uncover to the endings you achieve. At its core, the game explores themes of survival, power, morality, and identity.
Set in the distant future, the story unfolds in Alcyone—the last surviving city in the universe. Long ago, all known civilization was consumed by a cataclysmic force called the Nihility, spreading at the speed of light and leaving nothing behind. Somehow, Alcyone endured, sealed away from the endless void beyond its walls.
For centuries, life continued under the rule of the Six Ruling Houses, which maintain order and control over society. But death is no longer final. In Alcyone, memories can be downloaded, identities reborn, and power constantly shifts hands. Below, you can watch the official trailer for *Alcyone: The Last City*, offering a glimpse into this haunting world:
What Role Do You Play in Alcyone: The Last City?
You assume the role of a rebirth—an individual with a clean slate, infused with the memories of a past life. Your journey begins with the freedom to either uphold the system, dismantle it from within, or manipulate it to serve your own ends. Political intrigue, betrayal, and survival shape the core of the narrative, offering a deep and immersive experience.
With more than 250,000 words of dynamic storytelling, each choice you make opens new possibilities and closes others, ultimately leading to one of seven major endings. The game also features five romance options, including aromantic relationship pathways, giving players a wide range of emotional depth and personal expression.
Additionally, a robust RPG-inspired character creation system allows you to shape your persona based on your decisions, making each playthrough uniquely yours.
Fans of narrative-driven games like *Fallen London* or *Killing Time at Lightspeed*, as well as lovers of hard sci-fi such as *Revelation Space* and *Pandora’s Star*, will find much to appreciate in *Alcyone: The Last City*. Until launch day arrives, interested players can explore the game’s [Kickstarter page](#) or [official website](#) for updates and additional details.
