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In Tchia, you can be anything!

Bozu, Steam!

We are so excited to bring the world of Tchia to you in March! Before then, we want to get you familiar with one of the core mechanics in the world of Tchia: Soul Jumping!



With Soul Jumping, Tchia enters a sort of hypnotic… trance. This trance slows time around Tchia, allowing her to take precise aim at her targets - which are highlighted in green! Once ready, the Soul Jump activation button can be pressed and Tchia will warp into the target, taking control of it!

The ability to Soul Jump appears early in the game, but it isn’t immediately mastered. You’ll grow and learn with Tchia as she gets to grips with this ability, allowing her to control targets for longer by unlocking additional Soul Meter slots. These are unlocked by completing challenges as you progress through the story. Increasing the number of slots that you have will give you the ability to experiment more with combinations of Soul Jumps, and open more fun combat and exploration opportunities!

Using Soul Jumps




The Soul Meter can be seen above in Green! It will drain depending on the actions that you take whilst controlling an animal or an object. This tends to be directly correlated with the potential of what is being controlled.

If you want to be a coconut, go ahead! It will drain your Soul Meter slowly… as it is a coconut and has quite limited mechanical potential. If you’re a bird, and you want to soar great distances, you will find that it is more draining on your Soul Meter.



The biggest thing with Soul Jumping is to consider what an animal could do before you jump into it. Crabs have big pincers - could those break chains? Dogs love to dig… could you find treasure with one? Could you swim to the depths of the ocean as a turtle? The mechanic is designed so that you feel limitless and can think creatively!

As mentioned - with the coconuts, for example - you can Soul Jump into objects and not just animals. The game has a physics–based movement system that makes controlling objects feel super fun. You can warp into something flammable, explosive, or unassuming, and use a Soul Throw to aim and shoot yourself at a target (and you’ll warp out of it at the same time, saving you from harm). Here is a video that covers all of the above and more if you want to delve deeper!

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There are over 30 playable objects in Tchia and each presents a plethora of unique opportunities that will really alter your gameplay. We hope that you love it when you experience it! And new to Tchia in March will be the accessibility setting Infinite Soul Meter. This will give you the option of having a Soul Meter that never depletes, allowing you to fly, swim, and fling to your heart's content!

Oléti!

The Awaceb Team

Best Open World 2023: Tchia




Thanks to its delightful sandbox traversal, Tchia became our favourite open world game of the year. For more awards, head to our Game of the Year 2023 hub...
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🏆 We took home a Game Award... 🌴

Last week we took home a trophy from the Game Awards. That feels surreal on its own - but for it to be for “Games With Impact” has stirred a lot of emotions in us. When we set out to make Tchia, we had two missions in mind; The first was to make a fun and engaging game that offered a really cool and unique take on the open world exploration genre, and the second was to share a little bit of New Caledonian culture through an original world and story infused by local folklore, landscapes, music, people...



To us, the response to the game at launch, and the fun people had with some of our unique mechanics (Soul-Jumping, Ukulele...) is an accomplishment of the former; last week's Game Award is a validation of the latter.

At the beginning, Tchia was our own little dream. We can remember those days playing GTA as kids and thinking, "Man, what if they did this in our hometown?" Tchia is us turning that dream into a reality. In the early game, you are slowly eased into the vibe and rhythm of Tchia and her father's simple lives, which is a reflection of how peaceful life in NC can be…

It gets wayyyy crazier as you progress through the game, though. :)



Games for Impact celebrates games with a strong social and cultural message, which is at the heart of everything that we've tried to do with Tchia, so getting this recognition is an immense honor. When you load up the game, we really want you to feel like you've traveled to the other side of the world, and at the same time bring a feeling of familiarity and safety... like you've found a new home.

New Caledonia isn't just a pretty backdrop; it's the heartbeat of Tchia. We dived deep into local folklore, sprinkled in native languages, got our tunes from talented local artists, and recreated the diverse New Caledonian ecosystems - landmarks included. It wasn't random; it was our secret sauce, making everything stick together like glue. And now we know that’s resonated. Incredible.



Alongside our Steam release next year, we've got new content dropping! All the cool stuff we couldn't cram in at launch is on its way, bundled in a sweet update for everybody. Get ready for new Soul-Melodies (that "Acrobat" one is a game-changer), and dig the outfit perks that attract animals. Picture having your own gang of crabs, following you around as sidekicks!! A literal dream.

Oléti atraqatr. Your support is everything.

~ Awaceb

Game Awards nominated Tchia finally gets long-awaited Steam release

With a Game Awards nomination under its belt, while at first glance Tchia looks like just another cozy game, it's so much more. Tasking you with exploring a tropical archipelago that bears an uncanny resemblance to Pacific nation of New Caledonia, you play as Tchia, a young woman with the power to 'soul jump' into both animals and inanimate objects. Heavily inspired by New Caledonian folklore, the game is equal parts stunning and genuinely moving - for me, it's one of 2023's 'must plays.' But, if the Epic Game Store exclusivity has been putting you off, I have good news for you.


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Get ready to set sail in March 2024!

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Climb, glide, swim, and sail through a breathtaking open world inspired by the stunning land of New Caledonia. With Tchia's incredible Soul-Jumping powers, you can take control of anything and everything around you, turning the environment into your ultimate playground!

Become a bird, dive deep as a dolphin, or ignite the night as a lantern – the possibilities are as endless as the ocean waves! 🌊🕊️

But that's not all! Alongside the Steam version of Tchia, we'll be releasing a bunch of awesome updates to ALL platforms:

  • Outfits Perks System: Dive into the world of Tchia with style! Every piece of gear you stumble upon now packs a punch, offering cool perks like extra resistance or stamina boosts. Whether you're aiming for that sleek look or going for a goofy vibe, there's something for every island explorer!

  • New Cosmetic Items: Spice up your wardrobe with brand-new costumes and accessories hidden across the islands. Strut your stuff with a classy top hat or embrace the laughs with a hilarious clown costume – let your personality shine through!

  • New Soul-Melodies: Strum your ukulele and unlock magical abilities to spice up your exploration. Blast powerful energy to knock fruit out of trees or perform sky-high tricks – the world of Tchia just got a whole lot more musical and magical!


Join the adventure, feel the warmth, and let the good vibes of Tchia transport you to a tropical paradise. See you on the STEAM shores in March 2024, ready to embrace new horizons! 🚀🌺