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All you’ve got the option to do is keep climbing.
That’s because you’re eventually introduced to the Ballast, an enigmatic creature composed entirely of water.

This is the first of seemingly many checkpoints along the tower.
It’s adorable, as it should be, but it also plays a vital role in Jusant.
I have no doubt there is plenty more to discover in Jusant.
There’s something much deeper here, weaved into a fictional world that has seen irrevocable change.

This is the first of seemingly many checkpoints along the tower.
I can’t wait to dive in (climb up?)
the final release of Jusant to see it all for myself.
Playing at your own pace
Jusant is not an intense, high-action game.

This is the Ballast, a mysterious creature made of water that is intrinsically connected to the tower and surrounding world.
It’s slow-paced, calm, and relaxing.
You cannot fall to your demise, as your rope will always keep you secure.
In this respect, it is incredibly relaxing and low stakes.

Jusant isn’t try to be a rock-climbing simulator, instead focusing on approachability and fluidity.
You may even need to hitch rides on the critters that call the tower home.
Jusant is almost meditative, and it couldn’t be coming at a better time.
Jusant is meditative, in a way, and it couldn’t be coming at a better time.

There are cairns hidden throughout Jusant, and you can leave subtle signs of your passing through them.
Here, enjoy a few more pictures of my time in Jusant.
I won’t have to waittoolong, either.
When, might you ask?

There’s so much of the tower left unseen in the brief time I had in Jusant.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Well, I have an answer for you.
Jusant is officially releasing onOct.
31, 2023, meaning we only have a little over two months to go.

You’ll have to consider your path forward, and the climbing puzzles slowly get more intricate over time.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Want to try it for yourself before release?
Jusant will have a free 45-minute demo available on Steam from Aug. 28 to Sept. 19, 2023.
Jusant may be one of myfavorite Xbox games of the year, so you know I’m excited.

When you’re not climbing, you’re exploring an entire world long left behind.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Give that one a look, too.
It’s another interesting title from DON’T NOD.
See at:Microsoft (Xbox & PC)|Steam (PC)

There’s a lot of mystery to be uncovered in Jusant, but I’ll have to wait for that.(Image credit: Windows Central)

I’m actually really looking forward to Jusant, and now we know when it’s coming.























