Become King Pryderi, trying to navigate a wilderness shrouded in a deadly, cursed fog. The mystery behind the cataclysm that left the Kingdom of Dyfed in shambles must be unravelled, and who better than you? The lethal fog is constantly an issue as you follow the trails of the beasts of Annwn, descending deeper into the quest. The fog isn't the only thing out to get you, so watch out for mythical animals.
The Welsh-language experience is helped by National Eisteddfod Crown winner Rhys Iorwerth, who translates the ancient stories. Voice actor Phil Rowe provides narration, and music from celebrated Welsh folk musician Oliver Wilson-Dickson adds an atmospheric layer to the enchanting world.
The landscapes are as important to the characters in Tales from the Mabinogion. Navigate sweeping hills, confront hounds, traverse treacherous landscapes, and sometimes just enjoy the view. The visual style is based on oil paintings by artists like Erin Hanson, Vincent Van Gogh, and Claude Monet.
Stevan Anastasoff chose to focus on the Welsh language, explaining in a press release, "Welsh is a beautiful, ancient, musical, magical language – the language that inspired Tolkien's Sildarin, the language of the Elves. There is no more fitting way to tell a fantasy story!"
Tales from the Mabinogion is Anastasoff's first indie project; in the past, he's worked as a game designer with franchises like Assassin's Creed and Warhammer. A talented team of creators are attached, and the game includes contributions from New York Times bestselling author Gav Thorpe.
The game will be released for PC via Steam in 2025.
