Nivalis Nights is a cyberpunk life simulation game from ION LANDS, set to launch on PC via Steam on September 30. The game includes a serial killer plot and a relationship system, with an Epic Games Store version planned for a later date.
Nivalis Nights, the cyberpunk life simulation from ION LANDS, has a confirmed release date of September 30 on PC via Steam. The game was previously titled Nivalis and has been renamed with this announcement. It is set in the neon-lit, crime-ridden city of Nivalis, which first appeared in the studio's earlier game Cloudpunk. Players start by running a small ramen shop and can expand into larger businesses like restaurants and nightclubs. The city includes a realistic weather system, a day-night cycle, and curfews enforced by the security organization CorpSec. During curfew nights, players can sabotage rival businesses but risk consequences. Other activities include fishing, home customization, interacting with residents to advance the story, and mini-games like chess tournaments.
The game was originally announced in 2021 but faced development delays and legal issues, which the developer says have now been resolved. An Epic Games Store version is planned for a later date. In August, 505 Games released the first Q&A video for the game, introducing the relationship system and revealing a serial killer lurking in the city. Players can build relationships that become friendships, partnerships, rivalries, or romance. The game supports Japanese. The serial killer is a key story element woven into the life simulation core.
Automaton's 89th weekly roundup listed Nivalis Nights among seven notable titles, confirming the September 30 release date. The roundup also highlighted other games, but the focus on Nivalis Nights was its upcoming launch.
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505 Games released the third Q&A video for the cyberpunk life sim Nivalis Nights, covering transportation options in the city of Nivalis. The video shows taxis, the metro, and private boats. The game launches September 30 on Windows via Steam.
505 Games Japan released the second Japanese-subtitled gameplay trailer for Nivalis Nights on August 3, detailing daily life in the cyberpunk city. Players run a restaurant, hire staff, source ingredients by fishing or visiting greenhouses, and renovate their home. The game launches on PC via Steam on September 30.
505 Games released the first introduction video for Nivalis Nights, a cyberpunk life sim by ION LANDS. Players run a small ramen shop and aim to own the city's best restaurant or a high-end nightclub, with interactions and daily life in Nivalis. The game launches September 30 on Steam.
505 Games released the first Q&A video for ION LANDS' life simulation adventure Nivalis Nights. The video introduces the game's relationship system and reveals a serial killer lurking in the city of Nivalis. Players can build relationships that become friendships, partnerships, rivalries, or romance. The game supports Japanese and launches September 30.
Automaton's 89th weekly game article roundup highlights seven notable titles, including the cyberpunk life sim Nivalis Nights (September 30), the visual novel Sister, Others, Paranoia from the Needy Girl Overdose team (August 15), and the adult anomaly-hunting game Train No. 45, which has seen a sudden sales surge.
Publisher 505 Games and developer ION LANDS announced on June 30 that the cyberpunk life simulation game 'Nivalis Nights' will launch on PC via Steam on September 30. The game, previously titled 'Nivalis', has been renamed with this release date announcement. Set in the neon-lit, crime-ridden city of Nivalis, players start by running a small ramen shop and can expand into larger businesses such as restaurants and nightclubs. The city features a realistic weather system, a day-night cycle, and curfews enforced by the security organization CorpSec. During curfew nights, players can sabotage rival businesses but risk consequences. Players can also fish, customize homes, interact with residents to advance the story, and participate in mini-games like chess tournaments. ION LANDS is the studio behind the cyberpunk adventure game 'Cloudpunk', and Nivalis is a city that appeared in that earlier title. The game was originally announced in 2021 but faced development delays and legal issues, which the developer says have now been resolved. An Epic Games Store version is planned for a later date.