Here's a first look at Blade Runner-esque Cloudpunk's gorgeous life-sim spin-off Nivalis Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Here's a first look at Blade Runner-esque Cloudpunk's gorgeous life-sim spin-off Nivalis Double Deckard. News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 12 Jun 2022 2 comments Last May, developer Ion Lands got fans of its gorgeous Blade-Runner-esque delivery thriller Cloudpunk a little bit giddy with the announcement of new life-sim spin-off Nivalis, and now, a little over a year on, the developer has given a first look at the game in action. Cloudpunk, which released back in 2020, was an experience I enjoyed a lot after it received a number of much-needed post-launch nips and tucks, revelling in the chance to play out all my Blade Runner fantasies by careening around its stunningly designed, neon-drenched futuristic city of Nivalis in my trusty flying car. The biggest disappointment was that Nivalis proved to be rather lifeless at ground level, which is where Cloudpunk's spin-off comes in, aiming to transform the city from a pretty backdrop into a rich, meaningful world of its own as you attempt to build a business up from scratch. Watch on YouTube Nivalis - Official Announcement Trailer. "Choose how to spend your time each day and discover the wonders and dangers of this cyberpunk voxel city," explains Ion Lands, "realistic weather simulation and night-day cycles included. Grow your business, furnish your apartment, manage restaurants and nightclubs, learn how to make the perfect dish or cocktail. Need a break? Why not go fishing, or maybe explore the city - on foot or in a HOVA. Meet strangers, friends, customers and lovers alike. This is Nivalis as you've never seen it before." There's still no word on a release date for Nivalis yet, but you can get a taste of its life-sim action in the newly launched PC trailer above. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store