Open-World Co-Op RPG Taival Launches in Steam Early Access
Taival enters Early Access as a co-op open-world RPG with a shape-shifting companion mechanic, drawing from Zelda and Skyrim.
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Bonobo Software and Level Up Gaming released the open-world cooperative adventure RPG Taival on Steam Early Access on July 15. Inspired by The Legend of Zelda and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the game features a shape-shifting companion named Henki that absorbs creature essences to gain new forms and abilities. It supports up to four players via local split-screen and online, with a shared dialogue system for group story decisions. The base price is 2,600 yen, with a 20% launch discount until July 29.
The name Taival means 'journey' in Finnish, and the game delivers on that promise with a seamless open world spanning four distinct biomes. Players befriend the last surviving Henki, a race capable of absorbing the essence of any creature they encounter. Each absorbed form grants unique combat or traversal abilities-from a damage-absorbing beast to a swift climbing mount or a stealthy predator. The co-op system allows up to three friends to join the same session, mixing local split-screen and online players. A shared dialogue system lets the whole party vote on key story decisions. The Early Access version is available now on Steam for 2,600 yen, discounted to 2,080 yen through July 29.
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