"Cosy management game about dying" Spiritfarer gets first gameplay trailer Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. "Cosy management game about dying" Spiritfarer gets first gameplay trailer Coming to PC and consoles later this year. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 25 Feb 2020 3 comments Thunder Lotus Games, the Montreal studio behind Jotun and Sundered, has released the first proper gameplay trailer for Spiritfarer, its upcoming "cosy management game about dying". Spiritfarer casts players as Stellar, a ferrymaster to the deceased, charged with roaming the seas and fulfilling the final requests of lost souls so that they may pass on to the afterlife. "Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers," explains Thunder Lotus, "create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends." That translates to an experience that takes its cue from a variety of genres, bringing in conflict-free platforming, farming, fishing, cooking, mining, crafting, and more. There's even co-operative play for two players, with one person taking on the role of Daffodil the cat. Some of these elements are giving a gentle airing in Spiritfarer's beautiful new trailer below. Eurogamer's Emma Kent went hands-on with Spiritfarer at Gamescom and was impressed by its "sincere and comforting approach to a heavy topic". Martin Robinson dug a little deeper later in the year, chatting with Thunder Lotus about its past and its ambitions for its newest game. Those eager to set sail with the souls of the departed will have their chance to do so when Spiritfarer comes to Xbox One and PC (including Game Pass), PS4, and Switch later this year. 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 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