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E3 2018: Insomniac's Stormland Reveals Tempest, More New Gameplay

Enemies can change Stormland's world, giving the game a roguelike feel.

David Craddock

June 11, 2018 4:02 PM

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During PC Gamer's PC Gaming Show, Insomniac's chief creative officer Chad Dezern took the stage to break down some of Stormland's gameplay.

Stormland's big hook is a huge open world that's fully explorable in VR. You'll navigate a cloudscape in your robotic body, gaining new abilities by augmenting your body as you fly around the world.

That world can change, however, thanks to gameplay elements that Dezern revealed at today's conference. One enemy, the Tempest, alters the world in various ways every week, giving you reason to return to areas you've already explored to see what's changed, and how.

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David Craddock

Long Reads Editor

David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of the Stay Awhile and Listen series, and the Gairden Chronicles series of fantasy novels for young adults. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing Mario, Zelda, and Dark Souls games, and will be happy to discuss at length the myriad reasons why Dark Souls 2 is the best in the series. Follow him online at davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock.