Following the game’s digital release last August, iam8bit announced that physical editions of Spiritfarer will release for PS4 and Switch on July 27. The physical copies of the Spiritfarer will include access to a 96-page digital art book, six collectible postcard, and sticker stamp sets which highlight exotic locations from the game. Each copy will also come with a a digital download of the game’s soundtrack.
In case you’re unfamiliar, Spiritfarer is a unique management sim where players take care of spirits and guide them through to the afterlife. As of April 2021, the game has sold 500,000 digital copies, and it has received The Lily Update, the first of three free updates for the game to come this year.
The game’s premise is described as:
“Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends. What will you leave behind?”
The PlayStation 4 and Switch physical editions are priced at USD 29.99 and USD 34.99, respectively, and both are available for pre-order at retailers around the globe now.
For more info, visit: http://spiritfarer.iam8bit.com/.