While the Souls-like genre has gotten crowded in recent years, Ska Studios’Salt and Sanctuarystill stands out as one of the genre’s more unique titles. It adapted theDark Soulsformula into a 2D perspective in an interesting way, and caught the hearts of many when it launched for PS4 in March 2016. Since then,Salt and Sanctuaryhas made its way to PC, Mac, Linux, PS Vita, and Nintendo Switch, amassing over 900,00 downloads.
Today, we learned thatSalt and Sanctuarywill finally be capping off the console port process when it releases for Xbox One on February 6. The Xbox One version of the game will cost $17.99 at launch and is being ported with the help of BlitWorks, a studio known for working on game ports. The Xbox One port ofSalt and Sanctuarydoes not feature any new content.
That being said, the game’s return to Xbox is somewhat fitting as that is where their previous gameThe Dishwasherfirst gained popularity. Michelle and James Silva, Ska Studios' Co-Founders, seemed quite happy to bring the game over to Xbox One in their own statement:
“Xbox holds a special place in our hearts because of how important The Dishwasher was to us personally and for Ska Studios as a company, so we’re glad to make this homecoming happen. Everyone who emailed us demanding an Xbox One port, will now be able to finally enjoy our creepy creation!”
For those of you curious about whatSalt and Sanctuaryentails, it follows the story of a member of a shipwrecked crew who wakes up on a remote island. Soon after, they are given the “mantle of the Saltborn” and must venture across this island to find the princess who was also lost in the shipwreck.
When it comes to gameplay, one can expect that same methodical Souls-like action, but from a 2D perspective.Salt and Sanctuaryis also features deep RPG mechanics, with tons of different items, weapons, a skill tree abilities for players to tinker around with, and even features co-op. Those of you who want to know DualShockers' thoughts on the game can check out our review of theNintendo Switch version ofSalt and Sanctuary.
You can see the Xbox One version of the game in action for yourself via its first trailer below.Salt and Sanctuaryis already available for Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, and PS Vita, but those of you who have not gotten the game yet might want to consider picking up the Xbox One port on February 6.
