Krafton has released a game trailer for a title under development based on the world of "The Bird That Drinks Tears," a work by renowned Korean fantasy novelist Lee Young-do.
The South Korean game publisher announced on the 13th that it unveiled the official trailer for "Project Windless" during PlayStation's online showcase "State of Play." The game is being developed by Krafton Montreal Studio, the company's Canadian subsidiary.
The approximately three-minute trailer is set roughly 1,500 years before the events of the original novel, featuring the continent's majestic landscapes and dynamic battle sequences. The protagonist is the "Hero King," a mythical figure of the Recon race. In the trailer, the Hero King wields two swords forged from star iron, unleashing the battle cry known as "Gyemyeongseong" while dominating the battlefield. The footage also showcases a vast open world blending Eastern and Western aesthetics, along with mystical creatures such as the "Hanulchi," massive beings that swim through the sky.
"This is a meaningful moment where a fantastical world that existed only in the sentences of the novel finally meets gamers," said Patrick Methé, head of Krafton Montreal Studio. "We aim to fully inherit the depth of an IP that has been beloved for over 20 years, while finding a balance between the depth that fans of the original work expect and the fun that gamers will experience."
The first development diary video documenting the project's production journey was also released through the official YouTube channel. The video features key developers including Methé sharing the values and development vision behind Project Windless. The game will be released on console and PC platforms, with the release date to be announced later.