Cloudheim looks like it's borrowing a lot from Nintendo's Zelda games

February 06, 2025 | 05:03am

Former EA And BioWare Vets Unveil Zelda-Like Co-Op RPG Cloudheim

Cloudheim looks like it's borrowing a lot from Nintendo's Zelda games

Noodle Cat Games is a developer that features veterans from EA, BioWare, Codemasters, Disney, and Epic Games. According to their team, Cloudheim takes place in "an ancient Norse-inspired world," which players are tasked to restore to its former glory. The game can be played solo or with three online companions for a co-op experience. Additionally, all team members can share any weapons or abilities they uncover together.

Story details are still light at the moment, but Noodle Cat notes that Cloudheim has "a fully breakable world," and teammates can chain together their abilities for devastating combos when facing their enemies. Players can also team up with some of this world's fantastic creatures, including "the resourceful Blins, the ever-hungry Gnasher, and the spiky yet loyal Swordcupine."

Crafting is also a big part of this game, as players can utilize their resources to create weapons, gear, and new abilities. Their world is extremely dangerous, which is why the players will be able to take refuge on Odin Shell, a giant turtle floating in the sky who "carries a fragment of a dead god's power." That's where players can create their own customized spaces and expand their capabilities while also discovering the Odin Shell's hidden secrets.

Cloudheim is expected to debut in the third quarter of this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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