Feather Arrives on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 Today

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 30, 2020

News: A relaxing bird simulator where you can simply take flight and explore the world is now available on Microsoft and Sony platforms.

Feather, a relaxing bird simulator, is now available from Australian developer Samurai Punk. In Feather you are invited to leave your worries on the ground and embrace the light-as-a-feather nature of birds in a beautiful, flat-shaded world without enemies, combat, or objectives.

In Feather there are lush environments and friendly creatures, as well as a soothing ambient soundtrack. You will be able to swoop, glide, and backflip your way around mysterious locations to uncover hidden paths that only birds can follow. There isn’t a right or wrong way to do things, there are no demands or bosses...you just fly around the world and do what you want.

“Feather’s inception came from a game jam project called Fruits of a Feather a few years ago. It was originally intended to be an air-combat fighting game – but due to disagreements about how combat would work, the team decided to focus on what already worked best: the game's fluid and joyous flight experience. In the midst of a pandemic, we all wish we could be birds flying free above our neighborhoods – soaring across mountain ranges or even the ocean. It warms our hearts to know that Feather can deliver that feeling for both console and PC gamers – no matter where they are,” - said Nicholas McDonnell, Managing Director at Samurai Punk.

In addition to passive online multiplayer the following features are also included in Feather:

The game is cross play, meaning that players will encounter birds (i.e. other players) from all supported platforms.

A brand new area has been added hidden deep within the islands.

Six new songs and four new birds to discover.

Different weather conditions.

Perch upon numerous objects in the world.

Experience the world from a birds-eye view with fluid and responsive controls.

Explore a vast island with a dynamic weather system and day/night cycles.

Play with friends in a seamless online multiplayer.

Fly peacefully without enemies, combat, or threats.

Enjoy a relaxing ambient soundtrack and sound effects by Mitchell Pasmans.

Find nine unique songs hidden around the island.

Control your bird with gamepads or keyboard and mouse.

Feather is available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam (Windows & Mac), Itch.io, and the Humble Store. Will you be picking it up? Let us know in the comments.