Unto the Aurora, the latest game from Arboreta Games (studio of Iona Ferguson who is a Lecturer in Immersive Systems Design in SIT), is out now on Steam and itch.io. This is Iona's third title after The Black Iris (2021) and It Sleeps Below the Haar (2024).

1597. North East Scotland. Accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death, with the help of a mysterious entity you escape a brutal fate by setting sail across a harazardous ocean passage towards a reported safe haven.

Unto the Aurora is a short historical game, with a focus on: atmosphere, exploration and emotion. Players will be responsible for navigating and steering their ship, as well as ensuring they survive the passage without freezing or starving.

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