Ancient Forge has announced Galactic Hotel, a cozy management simulation game inspired by the images of Studio Ghibli films. Its launch is planned for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC through Steam. Specific PlayStation and Xbox platforms were not specified. TO Boot campaign will be released on July 9.
“Galactic Hotel “This is a big step forward for all of us at Ancient Forge,” said Ancient Forge Vice President and CTO Maksymilian Strezelecki in a press release. “It’s an idea that had been percolating for a couple of years in pre-production, as we took our time to make sure the design and all of its constituent parts fit together well to create this beautiful, nostalgic world. The technical demands were substantial, but the end result is a dynamic and immersive experience that I am proud to share.”
Ancient Forge CEO and Creative Director Dushan Chaciej added: “Galactic Hotel It is the project that uses everything we have learned in the last ten years. Our goal was to create a wholesome and engaging experience for gamers who love seeing their little ones end up in all sorts of strange situations. Personally, I can’t wait to see what the world thinks about what we’ve been working on for the last three years.”
Here’s an overview of the game, via its steam page:
About
Galactic Hotel is a cozy management game where you transform a dilapidated intergalactic hotel into a thriving tourist destination. Inspired by the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli, Galactic Hotel combines healthy nostalgia with the modern magic of fairy tales, taking you into a new era of simulation games created by Ancient Forge.
Key Features
- Build the hotel of your dreams – Express your creative vision as you design and customize every aspect of your hotel. Use modular building mechanics to build unique and dreamlike structures. Renovate rooms, match furniture to your guests’ taste, and build the most beautiful retreat in the galaxy. Take care of all the elements, from the layout of the rooms to the choice of the smallest decoration.
- Keep the gears turning – Optimize your hotel layout for the best flow, ensuring both guests and staff reach their destination efficiently. Experienced players can strategically choose the right items and decorations to meet the ever-evolving demands of an ever-growing group of visitors, constantly updating the hotel to stay ahead of trends and preferences. Set deliberate action priorities, create new tasks, drag and drop your friends where you need them, and enjoy the show!
- Living with the island – The hotel, conceived by grandfather Gustav, is located on a magical floating island that moves through the vast expanse of space. Interact with the island’s ecosystem by collecting the many strange resources scattered across the green fields, restore the path leading to the pasture, and populate it with new exotic plants and cute animals. Collect various ingredients and products, and turn them into tasty dishes using the unique cooking system, all designed by you!
- Making new friends – Meet a cast of quirky and endearing characters, led by your ghostly guide, Grandpa Gustav. He hires and manages a diverse team of alien companions, each with their own special abilities and traits. Watch as generations of workers pass on their knowledge and skills to new members of your team, fostering a sense of unity. Build friendships with your guests, learn their stories, and make your hotel feel like a real home.
- Be clever – Use your smartest staff to design and research new tools, equipment and technologies for hotel development. Upgrade pipes and discover new resources to ensure you always have enough supplies for your crafting needs. Adapt the hotel to various types of guests, as each one will allow you to unlock different branches of research. Later, delve into the spooky underground complex to discover new materials and creatures and expand the building space.
Embark on a magical journey to restore the Galactic Hotel and make it a beloved destination for travelers everywhere. Embrace the creative process, experiment with new ideas, and watch your hotel thrive under your care. Join us as we forge the new era of simulation gaming together.
Watch the announcement trailer below. See the first screenshots in the gallery.