Celeste Co-Developer Noel Berry Reveals New Action Game City of None
The project marks a deliberate shift from Celeste's linear challenge design toward a more open, atmospheric adventure structure, a direction Berry says he has long wanted to explore.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
Noel Berry, co-developer of the acclaimed platformer Celeste, and his brother Liam Berry have unveiled their next project: City of None, a 2D exploration-focused action platformer. The game was shown in a playable demo at BitSummit PUNCH, a major indie game festival held in Kyoto from May 22 to 24, 2026. In City of None, players control a wooden doll inhabited by collected souls, navigating a decaying underground city. The demo featured platforming and puzzle-solving with a sword weapon, but no direct combat against enemies. Berry told Game Spark that the game prioritizes exploration and atmosphere over the pure platforming of Celeste, though it retains precise movement controls. The title was nominated for the Vermillion Gate Award's grand prize at the festival. City of None is scheduled for a 2027 release on PC via Steam.
Noel Berry, known for co-developing the critically acclaimed platformer Celeste, is working with his brother Liam Berry on City of None. Noel handles programming and design, while Liam composes the music and sound effects. The pair collaborated on art and story. At BitSummit PUNCH, the demo showed a protagonist made of wood who collects souls that double as a health bar. The player must avoid enemies early on, using environmental blocks to create pathways. A rusty sword eventually appears, with flavor text and NPC dialogue that impressed the reporter for its Japanese translation quality. Berry told Game Spark that the team wanted the simple act of moving through the world to feel rewarding, and early player feedback praised the sense of exploration. The game does not yet have a specific release window beyond 2027.
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