08/06/2025, Brighton, UK - Publishing label CULT Games and developers 17-BIT have unveiled a brand-new title, Awaysis, in a global reveal with a thrilling new trailer.
Prepare to throw down in this revolutionary take on the dungeon-brawler. Fueled by cutting-edge physics-based action, Awaysis has you jump, slide, and collide your way around dynamic shifting arenas… all the while exploring an enchanted world and battling evil forces. Awaysis is coming soon to Xbox Series X, PS5, Steam.
Watch the trailer now:
The Awaysis is an ancient floating relic in the sky, whose origins predate known history. When thousands of years of harmony is broken by forces of terrible darkness, the Awaysis finds itself under attack and the fate of the world below sits on a knife’s edge.
Will you be the hero to step-up to restore balance to this world of mystery and magic?
The game features:
- PHYSICS DONE RIGHT- Experience a totally innovative blend of reactive physics, backed up by arcade-tight controls. Master momentum and mayhem as you bounce off walls and bonk your enemies into the abyss. There will be no crawling through these dungeons!
- A WORLD IN FLUX- History and mysteries leak from the very fabric of Awaysis: and it’s crying out for a heroic soul to navigate its chaotic beauty. Immerse yourself in the beauty and seek great treasure - just watch out for the changing landscapes!
- SCUFFLE & TUSSLE TO VICTORY - Powered by a dynamic difficulty spawning system, your combat abilities will be challenged as you fight your way through the land against increasingly difficult enemies!
- CHIPTASTIC CHUNES - Elevate your experience with a dedicated soundtrack from a legendary composer, Chip Tanaka - Who also created masterpieces for Metroid EarthBound and Super Smash Bros Brawl.
"Our small but determined team of industry veterans is delighted to lift the lid and give you a taste of something we've been simmering for years," said Raj Joshi, COO & Studio Director at 17-BIT. "It’s been a joy to craft these deep and complex flavors and hope your bellies will soon be filled with laughter and thrills just like ours have been. This game represents a potluck of our favorite classic gaming genres infused with spices like cutting edge physics to create the ultimate Dungeon Brawler!"
Adventure awaits for those brave enough to seek it, so keep up to date with Awaysis via X and Steam for future updates.
ABOUT 17-BIT
We are 17-BIT, an award-winning studio based in Kyoto, Japan. For over 16 years, our mission has been to revitalize classic genres for next-generation gaming, lovingly draped in the luxuries of modern horsepower, cutting-edge AI, physics, and intoxicating signature gameplay.
ABOUT CULT GAMES
CULT Games is a publisher label partnering with talented development studios to publish extraordinary games with a community-focused approach. Led by a team with decades of experience driving commercial and critical success in games and entertainment, the sometimes zealous, always hardworking, London-HQ'd collective is launching its first games in 2023.