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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.

Screenshot of the Jusant preview.

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.

Screenshot of the Jusant preview.

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.

Screenshot of the Jusant preview.

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.

Screenshot of the Jusant preview.

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.

Screenshot of the Jusant preview.

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?

Screenshot of the Jusant preview.

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.

Screenshot of the Jusant preview.

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.

Screenshot of the Jusant preview.

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)

Screenshot of the Jusant preview.

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

Key art for Jusant.

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

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