Attention fantasy gamers, if you are a fan of games like Assassin’s Creed and Zelda: Breath of the Wild, December marks a release of a game you may want to check out called Immortals Fenyx Rising (pronounced Phoenix). After that, if you like the look, Dark Horse Books will release a special book called Art of Immortals Fenyx Rising. This 200 page book will give you insights and art that went into the creation of the game. Check out the press release from Dark Horse that describes both the book and the fabulous world of Immortals:
The creative team of Ubisoft Quebec presents a fantastical world based on mythological tales. [It comes} rife with creatures such as bestial minotaur, gigantic cyclops, evil chimera, ferocious harpies, and the terrifying Medusa. This volume offers an inside look at the craft behind that massive and magical land. Readers will find themselves taking part in a heroic journey that spans the lush paradisiacal lands of Aphrodite the goddess of love, through the scarred battlefield and fortress of Ares the god of war, up Mount Olympus–home of the mighty Zeus, down into the darkest corners of the underworld. and much more! This book lends insights into designs of Fenyx, a new winged Greek hero, with their legendary weapons and armor. It also [shows] the environments that players will explore, the creatures they will encounter and–most importantly–the gods themselves, who seek aid against the fearsome titan and father of all monsters, Typhon!
The Art of Immortals Fenyx Rising gives readers unique insights into the masterful development of a memorable gaming experience. This collection of concept art and creator commentary is sure to engage any fan of games, art, or ancient myth!
Dark Horse Books
Immortals Fenyx Rising – Gameplay
For those interested in what this world feels like check out the trailer below. This trailer just dropped back in September of this year:
The game releases on December 3rd and will be available across all platforms, including the newest PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The book releases at the same time and will retail for $39.99. If you love adventure, Greek mythology or know someone who does, you may have just found your Christmas solution.