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# Superhuman Open-World Adventure Games
'Project Athia' is Specifically Designed for PlayStation 5

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-29 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-athia
References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doe3kUqHIcM) & [inverse](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/project-athia-release-date-trailer-platforms-gameplay)

Luminous Productions, a new development studio from Japanese game holding company [Square Enix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasian-neo-dimension), is readying an action-packed open-world adventure game called 'Project Athia.'

Still under development, the game is being designed around the [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-soul-aside) console, however consumers can also look forward to experiencing in on PC as well. Due to its focus on the console, the studio hopes to create an immaculate next-gen experience that will lead players through a beautiful world that they can endlessly explore.

While the details surrounding the working title still remain limited, the game's teaser trailer showcases dark themes, magical breasts, and a leading female character that boasts superhuman abilities that will allow her to leap through different locations and conquer her enemies.

Image Credit: Square Enix / Luminous Productions

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 9% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Superhuman Abilities in Games:** Incorporating superhuman abilities into video games can create immersive and dynamic gameplay experiences.
- **Open-world Adventure Games:** The popularity of open-world adventure games continues to grow, providing expansive and interactive gaming environments for players.
- **Next-gen Gaming Experiences:** Developing games specifically for next-generation consoles like PlayStation 5 offers opportunities for pushing the boundaries of graphics and gameplay.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Video Game Development:** Developing games that embrace superhuman abilities and open-world interactions can capture the interest of gamers and drive innovation in the industry.
- **Entertainment and Media:** The demand for immersive and visually stunning gaming experiences contributes to the growth of the entertainment and media sector.
- **Console Manufacturing:** Creating consoles like PlayStation 5 that can deliver next-gen gaming experiences opens up opportunities for companies to disrupt the gaming industry with innovative technologies.

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