UPDATE: The Forest Cathedral PS5 Release Date Delayed

Today, Whitethorn Games regrets to announce that the release of The Forest Cathedral on PlayStation 5, originally scheduled for October 31, 2023, has been unavoidably delayed.

We understand that many PlayStation 5 holders are excited about The Forest Cathedral’s release on Tuesday, unfortunately, circumstances beyond our control have impacted the launch timeline, necessitating this delay.

We understand the disappointment this news may cause, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this delay may bring to our fans, supporters, and partners. We are doing our best to minimize this delay period and will provide an updated release date soon.

For further updates and announcements regarding The Forest Cathedral, please stay tuned to our official social channels — Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the news section of our official website.

We truly appreciate your continued patience, support, and understanding.

The Forest Cathedral, Coming to PlayStation 5 This Halloween!

Today, Whitethorn Games — publishers of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games, including APICO, Calico, Lake, and Wytchwood — is excited to announce that developer Brian Wilson’s Silent Spring-inspired environmental thriller, The Forest Cathedral, is coming to PlayStation 5 on October 31st!

Inspired by the events surrounding real-life scientist Rachel Carson’s investigation of the harmful pesticide known as DDT, The Forest Cathedral is a dramatic reimagining of Carson’s environmental science book Silent Spring. Players will take on the role of Rachel, who has embarked on a field research biologist position on a mysterious island. While completing her weekly tasks, she quickly realizes things aren’t as they seem. Players will slowly uncover the horrific effects of the pesticide using advanced environmental technology to complete puzzles that weave together 3D exploration with 2D platforming. What secrets will Rachel discover on this island? Many will try to silence her, but the truth always finds a way.

Key features of The Forest Cathedral include:

• Hey, Little Man: Switch control between Rachel Carson in the 3D world and the Little Man inside the 2D world of her advanced environmental scanning tools in order to solve puzzles and platforming challenges

• Nature in Peril: Explore a meticulously crafted forested island, dense with trees, animals, fish, and insects, all impacted by the dangerous effects of DDT

• The Sound of the Silence: The game features a fully voiced narrative to invest players in the harrowing history of the attempted silencing of Rachel Carson, backed by an enchanting original soundtrack

The Forest Cathedral is currently on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. The game will be available on PlayStation 5 on October 31, 2023.

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Accessibility features available in The Forest Cathedral can be found here: https://whitethorngames.com/theforestcathedral/accessibility.