Alright, let’s dive right in. So, Spirit of the North 2 just dropped for Xbox Series X|S, and man, what a ride it’s been to get here. I mean, seriously, if you’d told me five years ago we’d be launching this, I’d probably have laughed and kept sipping my coffee. But here it is.
So, what even kicked this off? Let’s rewind to 2016. Picture this: I’m torn between 3D art stuff and running ice sculptures for a living (yup, you read that right). It’s like, which path should I dance down? Always loved making places that people dig. Kind of obsessed with it, actually. But a video game with snow, ice, and sneaky little paths? How would that even work?
Cue my trip to Iceland. Got there and BAM! The landscape just hit me like a truck—volcanic stuff, geysers like nature’s own waterworks, and those sea stacks? Unreal. And then this Finnish fox story catches my eye. Tulikettu, this mythical fox whose sparkly tail paints the Northern Lights. I was hooked. Like, the kind of hooked where your brain’s turning everything into a game idea.
So, the fox? Yeah, it became the centerpiece. Imagine a fox bouncing around these epic landscapes, uncovering tales without a single word. Just vibes and exploration. The sequel? Oh, we went deep. More lore, more mysteries. Some sad stag here, brooding raven there. They’ve got stories to spill if you’re listening.
To me, Spirit of the North is more than ones and zeroes. It’s us—our dreams sewn together with the threads of our little corner of the world. Crossing fingers it fills you with awe as it does for us. Spirit of the North 2, ready to explore on Xbox Series X|S. Off you go then!
