For those confused about the upbeat nature of the DLC compared to the base game, Octopia takes place in a parallel world. It’s more of a farming sim, with Sam and John looking to restore a ruined farmland. There are crops to grow, livestock to raise, meals to repair and fish to catch. Of course, your progress also affects the neighboring Seagull Town.

You can eventually construct stores and houses, causing more NPCs to move in (which include familiar faces from the base game) and more. Eastward: Octopia promises about 15 to 20 hours of “pixel-perfect gameplay,” which isn’t too shabby considering its price point.

As for an Xbox One release for the DLC, Pixpil is looking into making it available and “will update the community as soon as we have more news.”

Don’t let its charming aesthetic fool you – Eastward is set in a world where civilization has collapsed due to a toxic “presence” that destroys everything. The survivors now live in underground villages, forming new societies in the process. As a miner named John, you come across a strange girl named Sam who’s lost her memory and possesses unique powers.

Eventually the duo will embark on a big adventure, using the railway to travel cross-country, interacting with different characters and even taking on various foes. Switching between John and Sam allows for solving different puzzles and locating hidden paths. For more extensive gameplay of Eastward, head here.

Stardew Valley publisher Chucklefish Games has shared a new gameplay preview for Eastward, an intriguing adventure RPG with a gorgeous 2D aesthetic. Developed by Pixpil, the footage showcases protagonists John and Sam as they navigate a town and the neighbouring forest, fighting off some baddies here and there. Check it out below.

Taking place in a futuristic society, Eastward features a world that’s on the brink of collapse. John, a miner, finds Sam in a strange facility underground and starts looking after her. From there, the story focuses on Sam’s origins, where all the strange creatures are coming from, and what their purpose is.

Gameplay sees players switching between John and Sam to solve puzzles and combat foes. Their personalities, along with the various NPCs, shine through thanks to Eastward’s intricate retro-pixel art-style. The soundtrack is also fairly catchy, thanks to composer Joel Corelitz (who’s worked on The Unfinished Swan, Gorogoa, and more). Currently, Eastward doesn’t have a release date.