Partnering with Xbox has been incredible, and we wanted to leverage the power of the Xbox ecosystem to its fullest potential. From the outset, our goal was for the gunk to have this mesmerising quality, something you can just sit and watch bubble away for ages, like a lava lamp. On top of that, we added some of our own super cool tech to do things like give the gunk a life of its own. It not only allows us to rapidly prototype and iterate, but it also offers us incredible flexibility and powerful graphics tools that have made the jump from 2D to 3D extremely smooth for the team. The dev team have been toiling away since July last year to get the game ready for prime time.Įarly on, we decided to use Unreal Engine 4 to bring this story to life. Thanks for waiting so patiently for more information on Thunderful’s new title, The Gunk.

Originally announced at E3 2020 and scheduled for September 2021, Thunderful has re-introduced The Gunk during Microsoft's Gamescom 2021 stream, now scheduled for Dec. On the other, we’ve got problems of our own and surely this isn’t our fight to begin with. But this also creates a rift between them on one hand, the planet will die if we don’t rid the planet of the gunk. It’s clear that they must fight this gunk to understand what’s happened and to save the dying planet. A slimy parasite - or gunk - covers vast areas and seems to corrupt the otherwise vibrant nature and wildlife. One day they land on a planet that looks dead from a distance, turns out to be unlike any other they’ve set foot on. An explorative atmosphere conveyed through an evocative art style.The Gunk is a game about two friends who run a small scavenging outfit together, and who travel from one space rock to another in search for resources they can harvest and sell. Music & Atmosphere: The Gunk invites you to take the time and listen to its soothing tunes. Fiona Nova lends her voice in a stellar performance as main character Rani. Intimate Narrative: The narrative is intrinsically linked with the exploration, where our two main characters keep in tight radio contact throughout the game. Employ the revived plant life to delve deeper into this strange and wondrous ecosystem. Save the planet.Įngaging Exploration: Discover a lush jungle planet with damp caves, venture into the unknown and explore a bygone society.Ĭorruption & Regrowth: Eradicate the gunk, restore nature, and transform the world around you. What does it all mean? What role can Rani play in the fate of this evocative, moody planet? Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith.

What stories lay hidden in this mysterious abandoned world? Use your ingenuity as well as your quick reactions to overcome the challenges that await. Use your trusty Power Glove to reverse the corruption, uncover secrets of old and heal the planet! Experience the evolving relationship of the crew, as you explore this unique planet.

They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…Īs they uncover the dormant secrets of a shattered civilization, they must battle the curse of a toxic gunk parasite, all while getting caught in a spiral of festering mistrust. The Gunk stars Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life.

The gunk gameplay