Big Returnal Tease Revealed as Graphic Novel, Not New Game

The recent buzz around Housemarque's Returnal isn't about a new game but a graphic novel adaptation titled Returnal: Fallen Asteria. This newly announced 88-page graphic novel is planned to release in October and celebrates the third anniversary of the critically acclaimed roguelike FPS, Returnal. The announcement was initially cryptic but has now been clarified to be related to an extension of the game's storyline rather than a sequel or a new game. Returnal fans can also look forward to an animated version and an accompanying artbook coming soon.

Yes, Returnal: Fallen Asteria is a graphic novel that expands on the universe and storyline of the original Returnal game, providing fans with more context and narrative depth.

Background Information: Returnal is a roguelike third-person shooter developed by Housemarque and released for the PlayStation 5 in April 2021. The game was highly praised for its challenging gameplay, atmospheric storytelling, and innovative use of PS5's features like haptic feedback and 3D audio. Set on the hostile alien planet Atropos, players control Selene, an astronaut who is trapped in a time loop, forced to relive her crash landing and subsequent death over and over again. The popularity of the game among fans has led to this extension of the universe through other media formats such as graphic novels.