# Cooperative Mystical RPGs THQ Nordic's Trine 5 Brings a Number of Changes to the Series By Colin Smith | Published 2023-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trine-5 References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/games/trine-5-gives-the-series-heroes-some-new-abilities/)  THQ Nordic annoucned 'Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy,' the latest installment in the popular fantasy co-op platformer series developed by Frozenbyte and published by THQ Nordic. The game will be released in summer 2023 for [Nintendo Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasian-neo-dimension), [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time), PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and [Xbox Series X.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baldurs-gate-3-deluxe) The game features the return of the three heroes of Trine: Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight. Players must work together controlling these heroes to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and save the world of Trine from a sinister plot involving a clockwork army. The game supports solo and co-op modes for up to four players, both online and locally. The difficulty of the game adapts to the number of players. Trine 5 is said to be the longest and most visually stunning Trine game yet, with 20 levels of breathtaking 2.5D landscapes and a fairytale soundtrack. The game also introduces a new skill quest system that allows players to customize their characters’ abilities and outfits. Trine 5 promises to be an epic and magical adventure for fans of the series and newcomers alike. Image Credit: THQ Nordic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Co-op Fantasy Games:** Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy's emphasis on cooperative gameplay and fantastical setting highlights a growing trend in the gaming industry for cooperative fantasy games. - **Customizable Characters:** Trine 5's new skill quest system points towards a trend in gaming towards more customization options for player characters. - **Visually Stunning 2.5D Games:** The 20 levels of beautiful 2.5D landscapes in Trine 5 indicates a trend towards visually stunning 2.5D games that provide a unique experience to players. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Games:** Trine 5's release demonstrates how the video game industry is continuously innovating to provide new and exciting cooperative gaming experiences. - **Entertainment:** As entertainment industries continue to evolve, there is a growing market for visually stunning and fantastical cooperative games like Trine 5. - **Software Development:** The trend towards customizable characters in games like Trine 5 represents an opportunity for developers to create innovative customization tools and systems that can be used across a variety of software. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooperative Roguelite Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizard-of-legend-2.md) - [Lighthearted Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time.md) - [Cartoonized Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mythforce.md) - [Randomized Dungeon-Crawling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-hope.md) - [Practical Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasian-neo-dimension.md) - [Chibi-Style Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-wisdom.md) - [Relaxing Fairytale Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fae-farm.md) - [Artistic Sidescroller RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teslagrad-2.md) - [Tactical Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solasta-ii.md)