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Nirolak · Aug 19, 2013

I'm unsure when the media will be coming out, but I have to head to sleep, so feel free to yell at another mod to update if I'm not around.

It's a downloadable next-gen game by Far Cry 3's creative director.

Quentyn said:
Very short teaser from Andrew Goldfarb

https://vine.co/v/hOXjhME1Yib

Source: https://twitter.com/supererogatory

VideoGamer said:
Ubisoft has revealed the first details on Child of Light, a small downloadable project currently in development at Ubisoft Montreal.

Developed on Rayman Origins' Ubi Art Framework engine and led by Far Cry 3's creative director Patrick Plourde, Child of Light is described as a side-scrolling "fairytale game" that captures the "Squaresoft spirit" of PSOne JRPGs Final Fantasy VIII and Vagrant Story.

...

Plourde says that he sees Child of Light as "a playable poem", describing it as Limbo meets Final Fantasy VI.

Platforms have yet to be confirmed, but Plourde believes the game is a "potential next-gen IP". The title will not launch on mobile platforms.

Child of Light releases in Winter 2013.

Source: http://www.videogamer.com/news/ubisoft_montreal_reveals_playable_poem_child_of_light_2.html

$h@d0w · Aug 19, 2013

Fingers crossed for a Vita port if it's on the same engine as Rayman.

Foshy · Aug 19, 2013

You had my curiosity, but now you have my attention.

Zolbrod · Aug 19, 2013

A 2D side-scroller with JRPG elements!?

If it's going to look anything like the new Rayman games, I'll start putting some money aside.

Squire · Aug 19, 2013

Lord have mercy.

HORRORSHØW · Aug 19, 2013

"Child of Light is a 2D sidescroller with JRPG battles inspired by Miyazaki."

Thank you Santa Claus.

Witchfinder General · Aug 19, 2013

Which platform is this on?

Ghost Slayer · Aug 19, 2013

Miyazaki and 2D JRPG with Rayman engine ? SOLD

kuYuri · Aug 19, 2013

That sounds interesting for sure. Could it be a DD title for XBLA/PSN/PC/iOS etc?

RyougaSaotome · Aug 19, 2013

UbiArt Framework has me VERY intrigued.

69wpm · Aug 19, 2013

Will probably be multi-plat like Rayman. I'll wait for infos and screenshots, but it has 3 interesting elements so far:

- Miyazaki
- JPRG elements
- UbiArt Framework

Let's hope they don't announce it for Wii U and delay it 8 months again.

HooYaH · Aug 19, 2013

Ghost Slayer said:
Miyazaki and 2D JRPG with Rayman engine ? SOLD

Wii U or Vita. Battle to see the light.

Quentyn · Aug 19, 2013

Very short teaser from Andrew Goldfarb

https://vine.co/v/hOXjhME1Yib

Dabanton · Aug 19, 2013

Sounds interesting. Can't wait to see more.

cws · Aug 19, 2013

Witchfinder General said:
Which platform is this on?

Its Ubisoft - so it`ll probably be on every plattform which can run the engine fine. So every plattform Rayman Legends is on i guess.

Squire · Aug 19, 2013

It's from Far Cry 3's creative director, too.

http://m.joystiq.com/2013/06/25/far-cry-3s-creative-director-to-unveil-child-of-light-at-gdc-eu/

Sidewinder · Aug 19, 2013

That sounds very promising, Vita seems probable.

Witchfinder General · Aug 19, 2013

cw_sasuke said:
Its Ubisoft - so it`ll probably be on every plattform which can run the engine fine. So every plattform Rayman legends is on i guess.

Quentyn said:
Very short teaser from Andrew Goldfarb

https://vine.co/v/hOXjhME1Yib

Sold.

dex3108 · Aug 19, 2013

Ubisoft what happened to you? Stahp Ubisoft leave something for 2014. XD Ubisoft is on the roll this year.

HORRORSHØW · Aug 19, 2013

Quentyn said:
Very short teaser from Andrew Goldfarb

https://vine.co/v/hOXjhME1Yib

Aerith's revival.

Persona7 · Aug 19, 2013

Will check out.

lordfroakie · Aug 19, 2013

Whatever happen to public release of UbiArt Framework?

JB2448 · Aug 19, 2013

Quentyn said:
Very short teaser from Andrew Goldfarb

https://vine.co/v/hOXjhME1Yib

This, combined with the scant information we can gather, leaves me quite interested in how intricate the gameplay is going to get. Also, could this potentially be releasing on that rumored Amazon platform?

CO_Andy · Aug 19, 2013

The premise sounds like Valkyrie Profile.

S1kkZ · Aug 19, 2013

ubiart framework engine? SOLD!

Vitanimus · Aug 19, 2013

This sounds super interesting.

Finalizer · Aug 19, 2013

Color me interested.

immortal-joe · Aug 19, 2013

Mother of Aerith......

BishopLamont · Aug 19, 2013

yes please

Durante · Aug 19, 2013

Between this, M&M X: Legacy, Rayman Legends and stuff like Watch_Dogs and The DIvision, you really can't fault Ubisoft for not trying every type and budget of project.

Well done.

kittens · Aug 19, 2013

This sounds potentially fantastic. Definitely on my radar.

Ghost Slayer · Aug 19, 2013

so Ubi has Child of Eden, now Child of Light. I guess the next is Child of Darkness or something

iavi · Aug 19, 2013

This is never something I expected to hear coming from Ubisoft, but then again, I never expected them to do something like Naruto last gen, so I might need to think Ubi a little more versatile from now on.

either way, I need more info on this STAT.

ymmv · Aug 19, 2013

Am I the only one excited by a game inspired by the art of Arthur Rackham? That only makes it a must-buy.

Feep · Aug 19, 2013

This is like ALL MY FAVORITE THINGS ROLLED UP INTO ONE.

The seven-layer burrito of gaming.

Canis lupus · Aug 19, 2013

Sounds cool, I hope the graphics are more anime-ish than Rayman Origins/Legends, not actually a fan of that style.

BishopLamont · Aug 19, 2013

Canis lupus said:
Sounds cool, I hope the graphics are more anime-ish than Rayman Origins/Legends, not actually a fan of that style.

what? rayman has the best artstyle for a platformer in a long time.

iavi · Aug 19, 2013

Canis lupus said:
Sounds cool, I hope the graphics are more anime-ish than Rayman Origins/Legends, not actually a fan of that style.

Just confirmed to be using the engine, not using Rayman's aesthetics.

Also, Rayman Origins/Legends is one of the most gorgeous games ever.

Morrigan Stark · Aug 19, 2013

Other than Valkyrie Profile, has there ever been a side-scrolling turn-based jRPG? Weird system, but it could work (hopefully it won't be as repetitive as VP).

I don't like seeing FFVIII listed as influence, but a gorgeous next-gen 2D jRPG with Miyazaki influence sounds very interesting.

Squire · Aug 19, 2013

Polygon article. Very informative.

http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/19/4635620/ubisofts-child-of-light-is-a-fairy-tale-inspired-jrpg

Zushin · Aug 19, 2013

Mother of god.

questionmark · Aug 19, 2013

To say that this sounds interesting is a massive understatement.

RalchAC · Aug 19, 2013

iavi said:
This is never something I expected to hear coming from Ubisoft, but then again, I never expected them to do something like Naruto last gen, so I might need to think Ubi a little more versatile from now on.

either way, I need more info on this STAT.

Are both Naruto games internally developed? I thought they only published them in the West. And the game looks pretty good. If they port it to the Vita, and I think its fairly posible, i'm in.

Durante said:
Between this, M&M X: Legacy, Rayman Legends and stuff like Watch_Dogs and The DIvision, you really can't fault Ubisoft for not trying every type and budget of project.

Well done.

Right now Ubisoft is my favorite among the "big three" (Ubisoft, EA and Activision). Although my favorite western company is still 2K and the absolute winner is probably Atlus. But yeah, Ubisoft is "the good guy" treating the Vita and the WiiU like they do. I know nearly everything is business but I like they are not ignoring those users.

Exentryk · Aug 19, 2013

This could be interesting. I'll overlook the side scrolling aspect for now.

The Praiseworthy · Aug 19, 2013

Count me interested.

BananasWithGuns · Aug 19, 2013

Concept sounds great, I'm definitely interested. Also surprised it's releasing later this year after such a sudden initial announcement.

Anyway I hope this comes to a console I can play it on. Looks like it has a ton of potential.

Shengar · Aug 19, 2013

Is this Miyazaki he mentioned Miyazaki Hayao the Studio Ghibli senior director?
Might get confusing because we have two prominent Miyazaki now

NavyPharaoh · Aug 19, 2013

Ubisoft... Still fighting the good fight!

reminder · Aug 19, 2013

Quentyn said:
Very short teaser from Andrew Goldfarb

https://vine.co/v/hOXjhME1Yib

Why won't this work properly for me?

I just see a picture, but no short animation.

Edit: Seems like it's a bug in the latest Firefox built. Oh well. Time to try out Chrome i guess.

orioto · Aug 19, 2013

So that's a french Vanillaware game inspired with my favorite rpgs.. LOL, seems like something i would do if i was working in videogames there...

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