Publisher Wired Productions, Oiffy, and indie game studio Wolf & Wood have confirmed the PS VR 2 release of their title The Last Worker. The announcement comes in the form of a new Christmas advert from the Jungle Corporation, which is the largest online retailer dominating the increasingly automated world of The Last Worker. Check out the latest Christmas Trailer for The Last Worker below before we jump into additional details:
The Last Worker is a first-person narrative adventure game where humanity is struggling with an increasingly automated world. Humans are being replaced by robots everywhere however you step into the world as Kurt, a big man with a big beard, is responsible for delivering presents on a flying scooter. The game features beautiful visuals as the art style is handcrafted and created in collaboration with comic legend Mick McMahon known for Judge Dredd and 2000 AD. Immersive gameplay elements are interwoven into a narrative game like no other and the new trailer gives us a glimpse of the Jungle Fulfillment Centre (JFC-1) during Christmas.
The Last Worker aims to deliver an emotional, thought-provoking story filled with rich characters performed by an all-star cast. The cast includes names like Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter, Star Trek Discovery), Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (The Meg, True Detective), Clare-Hope Ashitey (Children of Men), David Hewlett (The Shape of Water, Oddworld New’n’Tasty), Zelda Williams (The Legend of Korra) and Tommie Earl Jenkins (Death Stranding, Wednesday). The game’s score has been composed by Oliver Kraus who is known for his collaborations with Adele, Sia, and Florence and the Machine.
Writer and Director Jörg Tittel at Oiffy comments:
Like his real world counterparts, Mr. Jüngle has a lot to be merry about. If only the fact that he’s raking in billions while hordes of increasingly dehumanized workers struggle to get that superhero themed electric toothbrush head to you on time. Naturally we couldn’t let him get all the $$$, so we’ve been crafting this cynical product for you to consume. Happy Capitalist Ho Ho Horror!
Ryan Bousfield, Creative Director at Wolf & Wood detailed:
You embody Kurt, a big man, with a big beard, who delivers ‘presents’ on a flying scooter. Although you have robots instead of reindeer, it’s testament to the immersive power of VR that such an unusual and stylized world still feels ‘real’ when you’re in there!”
Wired Productions has confirmed that apart from the normal PS5 release of The Last Worker, the game will also be released for the PS VR 2 and the other version will be a free upgrade for everyone who purchases either version of the game. Apart from a cross-purchase between PS5 and PS VR 2, The Last Worker will also support cross-saves and progression will carry over from one platform to the other one. The physical special edition called the Jungle Pronto Edition is slated for release later in 2023. It will feature a reversible sleeve, Jungle stickers, and a double-sided poster. Additional details about it will be released later.
The Last Worker is slated for release in 2023 on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS VR 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Meta Quest 2. You can add the game to your wishlist right now on Steam and PS VR 2.
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