'FYQD Studio,' the one-man development studio based in China, announced new versions of 'Bright Memory: Infinite' for modern consoles. The game was originally released in its early access form on PC through the Steam platform at the beginning of 2022, and was met with great success, with many fans claiming that this one-man development project rivals full-budget AAA games.
Bright Memory and its sequel Bright Memory: Infinite follow the protagonist Shelia, who works for the futuristic Science Research Organization with thwarting the plans of the SAI organization, a military group that seeks to leverage ancient powers to conquer the world. The game received praise for its smooth gameplay, impressive animations, true-to-life graphics, and its flushed-out story.
FYQD Studio confirmed that Bright Memory: Infinite will come to Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch consoles later this year.
Independent Next-Gen Games
FYQD Studio Announced 'Bright Memory: Infinite' for Modern Consoles
Trend Themes
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3. Cross-platform Game Releases - The announcement of Bright Memory: Infinite releasing on multiple consoles presents opportunities for disruption in the gaming industry through cross-platform releases becoming more common.
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