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Yarn filled platformer Unravel isn’t that far away

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Unravel release window revealed

EA had a pretty terrible E3 press conference this year, which was nearly saved by a completely left field announcement. Unravel – a platformer about a lonely little red yarn creature – captured the hearts of attendees and viewers worldwide, in part thanks to the truly emotional Coldwood creative director taking the stage to show off his creation. It was a standout title at the trade show, and it’s coming rather soon.

During an earnings call, EA has revealed that Unravel will join its already crowded Q1 2016 release window. That means it’ll be out on Xbox One, PS4 and PC anytime between January and March 2016, which is just a few short months away. Seeing the game at E3, that’s plenty believable – with a well polished chunk of the game being made playable to attendees.

Unravel joins other huge EA titles in this window, such as Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst and Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2. Unravel is a far more indie-like title than those two however – featuring 2D platforming puzzles that you complete by managing the very yarn that makes up the character. You can even see poor Yarny get thinner the more you progress, leaving a bright red trail of yarn behind you.

It’s extremely charming, and the amount of love being poured into the game is truly staggering. E3 made me fall in love with Yarny, and I really can’t wait to join him on his adventure.

Last Updated: July 31, 2015

19 Comments

  1. This actually looks really cool.

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    • Dutch Matrix

      July 31, 2015 at 10:20

      S(no)w pun intended, right?

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      • Captain JJ Fantasticus

        July 31, 2015 at 10:23

        No, not at all.
        It does look really n(ice)

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        • Deceased

          July 31, 2015 at 10:33

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  2. Captain JJ Fantasticus

    July 31, 2015 at 10:04

    For those intrigued by the great sales on Steam. Don’t be naive and buy the Batman in Mordor. You can get it for way cheaper including all the DLC on Bundle Stars.

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    • Viking Of Science

      July 31, 2015 at 10:10

      I bought On Bundlestars last week…. Listen to JJ, he speaks truth! (but do go ahead and Buy Metro Redux, it’s only $10….)

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      • Captain JJ Fantasticus

        July 31, 2015 at 10:13

        Yes. Buy the Metro!
        Oh wait. I should probably buy it too.

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        • Captain JJ Fantasticus

          July 31, 2015 at 10:14

          Also. You can buy Witcher 3 on Green Man Gaming for $29.
          Which, in my opinion, is too cheap for W3 😉

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          • Ottokie

            July 31, 2015 at 10:30

            That is a really good price O.o

          • Captain JJ Fantasticus

            July 31, 2015 at 10:31

            Too cheap. ;P

          • Ottokie

            July 31, 2015 at 10:32

            Also right on pay day xD

          • Captain JJ Fantasticus

            July 31, 2015 at 10:33

            Well then you should definitely consider it if you don’t have it. It’s a bloody incredible game. I’ve been playing it for two months now. Still amazes me every time I start it up.

          • Ottokie

            July 31, 2015 at 10:35

          • Captain JJ Fantasticus

            July 31, 2015 at 10:38

            Haha. Mine too. ANd it’s all been put on the back burner for W3.
            And of course I pre-ordered Fallout, so it’s not looking good for me. I will literally only have September and October to catch up on a few games. 🙂

        • Viking Of Science

          July 31, 2015 at 12:16

          probably yeah… I only bought Last Light redux… I honestly like the jankyness of OG 2033…

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  3. DragonSpirit009

    July 31, 2015 at 10:27

    This game looks so cute!! Unravel is most likely going to have a sad ending if Yarny keeps loosing yarn!

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  4. Her Highness the Hipster

    July 31, 2015 at 10:36

    YES! i loved this game at E3, can’t wait to have it in my home. Also, Collector’s Edition must come with my very own Yarny, ya hear me, EA?

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    • konfab

      August 1, 2015 at 20:32

      Or DIY instructions.

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  5. ZA Ludomusicologist

    August 2, 2015 at 18:30

    New franchise! Take note, Ubisoft!

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