By Yesss
- by Sammy Barker
It’s fantastic to witness a fresh wave of narrative-heavy, single-player experiences heading to PS5, and Woochi the Wayfarer is the most recent standout.
The Joseon-era fantasy tale by Nexon and LoreVault surfaced via a concept teaser earlier in August, instantly turning heads thanks to its meticulously authentic period recreation.
The studio has now dropped a fresh developer chat that digs into what they hope to accomplish with the adventure.
Art lead Mok Youngmi reveals that although the reveal clip was pre-rendered, all the footage comes straight from in-engine assets.
She explained:
“We pushed to present sequences identical to the real-time game, so viewers can sense the authentic atmosphere and visual fidelity. We rely on 3D scanning and MetaHuman-powered facial rigs to craft believable personas that feel genuinely present.”
Creative lead Kang Dong Yeon clarifies that fans can anticipate a “narrative-focused solo adventure featuring action combat,” though he kept mum on whether battles will skew Souls-like or toward fast-flowing fare in the vein of DMC5.
He added:
“By the time credits roll, we want players to carry the tale’s emotional weight with them. Among all storytelling avenues, cinematic pacing takes center stage. On equal footing, we’re crafting high-energy encounters that constantly shift, ensuring the moment-to-moment gameplay is as gripping as the plot itself.”
The project is still floating without a firm launch window; given that the interview leans heavily on recruitment pitches, we’d wager it’s in the not-so-near future.
Even so, the concept is compelling, and the harmony between historical Korea and supernatural touches is instantly eye-catching. File this one under “worth tracking.”
[sources youtube.com, gematsu.com]
Long-time Push Square Editor Sammy brings 15+ years of PlayStation insight, covering everything from PS3 to PS5 and beyond. His playbook includes an encyclopedic knowledge of PS Studios, industry developments, sports titles and sim-heavy games. When time permits he dives deep into RPGs and has a well-documented appetite for gacha pulls.