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# Surreal Fast-Paced Adventure Games
'Solar Ash' Follows Up Heart Machine's 'Hyper Light Drifter'

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-11-27 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-ash
References: [epicgames](https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/solar-ash-kingdom/home)

'Solar Ash Kingdom' is an upcoming video game that's developed by [Heart Machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-network) and published by [Annapurna Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-route-zero-tv-edition).

Following up another release from Heart Machine in 2016 called 'Hyper Light Drifter,' Solar Ash Kingdom leads players through a mysterious high-speed universe that's full of challenging enemy encounters. The game features stunning 3D animations that give it a surreal feel, making for an immersive experience that enables players to explore endlessly unique environments. Similarly to Hyper Light Drifter, the sequel challenges players to uncover the secrets that mask a mysterious future.

Solar Ash Kingdom is expected to release sometime in 2021, and will be available to play exclusively on PlayStation 5, [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunark1), and Microsoft Windows.

Image Credit: Annapurna Interactive

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- 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

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Fast-paced Adventure Games:** Opportunity for game developers to create innovative immersive experiences with stunning surreal 3D animations.
- **Mysterious High-speed Universes:** Opportunity for game developers to create innovative themed games that challenges players to uncover secrets in fantastic surrealistic worlds.
- **Sequel Adventure Games:** Opportunity for game developers to continue the success with sequel games that captures surreal immersive experiences for fans.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Video Game Development:** Opportunity for game developers to create innovative immersive experiences with stunning 3D animations and fantastical world-building for sequels.
- **Gaming Consoles:** Opportunity for gaming console manufacturers to support exclusive game releases with the latest console technology to provide superior player experiences.
- **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to support the development and distribution of immersive creative video games that challenge players to explore surrealist and fantastical worlds.

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