Adventure awaits at AWAYSIS
Publisher CULT and developer 17 BIT have announced that AWAYSIS will launch Day One on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The announcement of this upcoming physics-based brawler was made during the ID@Xbox Fall 2025 presentation.
Set on a sun-drenched floating temple under siege by dark forces, AWAYSIS combines the charm of classic 1990s JRPGs with the power of Unreal Engine 5. Designed for one to four players, it promises fast-paced co-op chaos across ever-changing battlefields. The latest trailer highlights high-energy combat and vibrant, surreal environments, hinting at a game that thrives on spontaneity and laughter.
At the heart of AWAYSIS is a physics-based combat and movement system. Each encounter is unscripted, allowing players to jump, slide, and crash into enemies, objects, or even their teammates. The result is a fast-paced gaming experience where each fight plays out differently, combining slapstick comedy with precise control. Whether players are working together or fighting competitively, every moment presents new, unpredictable action.
This intensity is matched by a light-hearted story filled with wild twists and bizarre arenas full of hazards and half-pipes. Additionally, the game's distinctive visual style is created by an all-star creative team. These include artist Satoshi Matsuura (Mother 3, Legend of Mana), environment designer Alexandre Diboine (Disney's Amphibian, The Owl House) and legendary composer Hip Tanaka (Metroid, The Owl House). EarthBound), which provides the original assessment.
According to the developers, AWAYSIS aims to reimagine the co-op action game by combining fluid, physics-based mechanics with expressive movements and humor. It promises to offer an experience that feels fresh, tactile and endlessly replayable.
