I was a mermaid in a past life

Cyberpunk life simulation game Nivalis Nights, formerly known as Nivalis, will launch for PC via Steam on September 29, followed by Epic Games Store at a later date, publisher 505 Games and developer ION LANDS announced.

“As an independent studio, developing this game meant overcoming hurdles we’ve never faced before, and we are incredibly grateful to our community for their patience over the last five years,” said ION LANDS creative director Marko Dieckmann in a press release. “Today, we are thrilled to finally lock in our official release date and cannot wait for players to dive in, meet Ava, and experience the city’s quirky charm.”

505 Games president Neil Ralley added. “We have been excited about this project for a long time and watching it come to life has been an extraordinary and rewarding experience. With the release date not far away, we can’t wait to finally welcome players to the city of Nivalis and discover its secrets.”

Here is an overview of the game, via 505 Games:

About

Fans of ION LANDS, the creators of Cloudpunk, have eagerly awaited the Nivalis Nights since its initial reveal in 2021. Since then, the team has worked tirelessly to refine the game, ensuring players get the best possible experience at launch. Combining everything that draws you into the cozy life sims you love with a deep cyberpunk sim, Nivalis Nights, this cyberpunk slice-of-life sim, returns to the eponymous city from Cloudpunk. Make a mark in this starry, neon-lit future and build a life for yourself in the bustling futuristic city, expanding from a humble noodle stand or nightclub into a booming enterprise. Explore the city’s crowded waterfront districts and hidden alleyways, meet its eclectic citizens, or simply enjoy a quiet life of fishing and home decorating in your home far above the clouds. A future of endless possibilities awaits.

Key Features

Experience your life in a vibrant cyberpunk city on the sea, spending your days however you choose.

Explore your new home on foot or with your own boat, and leave no channel, easy-to-miss alleyway, or lively city square unturned.

Establish a name for yourself by running your own business, from noodle stands and hole-in-the-wall bars to the cities hottest restaurants and nightclubs, starting small and growing your enterprise from the ground up.

Source your ingredients from marketplaces or by growing or fishing for your own.

Decorate and make your home your own, or buy and customize the residence of your neon-futuristic dreams.

Meet the people of Nivalis and hear their stories. Find new customers, friends, and maybe even love.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

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Other plants I'm considering

Native plants:

Bee balm/wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)

A native violet like Viola canadensis

Non-natives but I've always wanted to grow them:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

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