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Double Fine’s Keeper Shows Extended Gameplay at Gamescom, Sets October 17 Launch on Xbox, PC and Game Pass

Previews spotlight a wordless, non-lethal adventure built around a two-mode lighthouse beam and a bird companion that drive exploratory puzzles.

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Overview

  • Extended demos reveal puzzle sequences that use unfocused and focused light, bird-led interactions, and set pieces that toy with gravity and time.
  • The design removes death states, and previews describe no combat, encouraging relaxed experimentation over challenge.
  • The story unfolds without dialogue and centers on the evolving relationship between the sentient lighthouse and its bird companion, Twig.
  • Keeper releases October 17 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC via Steam and Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud for $29.99 with day-one availability on Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere support.
  • Accessibility options include extensive control remapping with support for both keyboard and mouse and standard controllers.