Summary
A new co-op action RPG by the name ofCloudheimis set to launch this year, bringing some familiar elements for fans ofThe Legend of Zelda. While there is still no official release date for the game,Zeldaplayers may want to keep an eye on it leading up to its eventual launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox X|S.
There is no shortage of games inspired by the iconicLegend of Zeldafranchise, thanks in large part to its overall influence on the action-adventure genre for video games, withentries likeOcarina of Timegoing down as all-time classics. Fortunately for fans of the usual formulas and mechanics that the series is known for, indie and AAA developers alike are continuing to release major competitors in the genre.
Such is the case withCloudheim,an action RPG that appears to take somenotes from the fan-favoriteLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,but with a cooperative twist, allowing players to team up with friends. Developer Noodle Cat Games revealedCloudheimin a recent trailer, showing off theirtake on some of the action-adventure elements from the likes ofZelda,as it shows players defeating monsters and massive bosses, gathering items, and crafting various items and equipment.
Cloudheim Brings Zelda Vibes With Its Co-Op Action
The game has seen a lot of comparison toThe Legend of Zeldafor its fantasy aesthetic and combat mechanics, but it leans heavier into the RPG elements, seemingly allowing players to craft a unique character build. In some ways,Cloudheimappears to have quite a few things in common withthe Ubisoft adventure titleImmortals: Fenyx Rising,with its focus on gods and mythology and its third-person combat mixing ranged and melee abilities.
As for the plot, there is little to go on aside from the game’s synopsis on Steam, which mentions that players will be in charge of reuniting divided realms, mixed in with some base upgrading mechanics.Cloudheimis set to come out sometime this year, as itsSteam store pageindicates a release window of 2025, but prospective fans of the game can add it to their wishlist on the platform now to be notified when it is close to launch day.
For now, though, there are plenty of action-adventure games from all sorts of niches to bide players' time untilCloudheimreleases, even from theZeldafranchise itself, as its latest entry,Echoes of Wisdom,launched just last year. For those looking for a more long-form JRPG experience,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis finally available on Steam, taking the PS5 console exclusive to an outside platform for the first time.
