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ECHOES OF THE END ARRIVES THIS SUMMER

New Trailer Reveals Cinematic Action-adventure Inspired by Iceland, Coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Theale, UK- 7th June 2025 14:30 PDT / 22.30 BST / 23:30 CEST 2025. Myrkur Games and Deep Silver today confirmed that Echoes of the End, the studio’s debut cinematic action-adventure game, will launch later this summer on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.  

A brand-new trailer reveals the first in-depth look at its breathtaking world, powerful magic and emotional character-driven narrative. Watch it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHfm-JSkE84 

Echoes of the End follows Ryn, a powerful vestige born with volatile magical abilities, as she sets out to rescue her brother from a brutal empire on the brink of war. Alongside haunted scholar Abram Finlay, she must uncover a conspiracy that could reignite an ancient conflict and plunge the world of Aema into chaos. 

Driven by themes of trust, sacrifice and redemption, the story unfolds across ten hand-crafted chapters filled with cinematic moments, memorable characters and high-stakes decisions. 

Echoes of the End launches on PC, PlayStation and Xbox Series X|S this summer.  Players can wishlist the game now on Steam.  

Key game features:  

  • Epic storytelling. Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and captured with full performance motion capture, the narrative is brought to life by a stellar cast of voice and screen actors. Featuring the voices of Aldís Amah Hamilton as Ryn and Karl Ágúst Úlfsson as Abram.  

  • Magic meets steel. Master fast-paced combat that fuses swordplay with devastating magical powers. Take on human and monstrous foes and face epic boss battles that demand strategy and skill. 

  • Solve and survive. Use Ryn’s magical abilities to overcome puzzles and environmental obstacles. Manipulate gravity, cast illusions and reshape the world around you. 

  • Traverse a living world. Control time and gravity as you navigate a breathtaking world shaped by Iceland’s raw beauty, from molten lava fields to frozen ruins.  

  • Companion gameplay. Work closely with Abram to fight, explore and solve puzzles. Your connection grows throughout the game, shaping gameplay and story alike. 

  • Original score. Echoes of the End features an emotionally rich, original soundtrack composed by Viktor Ingi Guðmundsson, blending cinematic soundscapes with traditional Icelandic influences. 

The world of Aema

Once united under a powerful empire, Aema is now a fragmented land shaped by war, memory and elemental magic. From sunken cities beneath glacial cliffs to sacred battlegrounds bathed in fire, players will journey through a world that remembers its past and is shaped by every choice they make. 

Each of the ten chapters introduces new enemies, traversal challenges, and emotional story beats, making Aema feel alive, reactive, and deeply immersive. 

Distinctly Iceland

Developed in Reykjavík, Iceland, Echoes of the End is the debut title from Myrkur Games, a studio founded by a close-knit group of storytellers and developers with a passion for cinematic worldbuilding.  

Over the past several years, the team has developed bespoke pipelines for motion capture, photogrammetry and character performance to deliver a grounded, emotionally resonant experience. 

NOTES TO EDITORS: 

Title: Echoes of the End 

Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S 

Genre: Action-Adventure, Narrative, Fantasy 

Developer: Myrkur Games 

Players: Single Player 

Publisher: Deep Silver 

Release Date: Coming this Summer 

Assets: https://press.plaion.com/Echoes-Of-The-End 

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About Myrkur Games
Myrkur Games is a new video game development studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland. The studio was founded with the mission to deliver deeply compelling game experiences with impactful stories. We strive to bring joy and wonder, through expertly crafted and detailed experiences, to gamers around the world.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance.
 
For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
 
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.
 
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