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Okay, so today’s finally the big day – Spirit of the North 2 hits Xbox Series X|S. Five years I’ve been waiting for this moment, and to celebrate, I’m gonna spill the tea on how we actually got here.
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## A Huge World, Tiny Hero Vibes
Flashback to 2016, I was stuck. Architecture grad here, trying to figure out 3D environment art. Odd combo, right? Also juggling a gig managing an ice sculpting company—yeah, you heard right. My love for creating spaces for people to get lost in just wouldn’t quit. The real question though: how do snow and ice fit into a video game world?
Then boom, I go on a holiday in Reykjavík, Iceland. Suddenly, it all clicks.
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## The Fox Steals the Spotlight
So Iceland, man. Just wow. Volcanic rocks, glacial lagoons, and those crazy geothermal pools. It’s like nature’s own artwork. Inspiration just whacked me in the face. Suddenly rocks turned into mysterious guardians of hidden paths, geysers into active challenges, glaciers into secret slides. Nordic folklore snuck its way into my brain, and I couldn’t shake it. Especially after I stumbled on this book talking about Tulikettu.
Tulikettu, if you haven’t heard, is what Finnish folks call a fox that sets the sky on fire with its tail – creating the Northern Lights, or Revontulet as they call it. The whole idea of this mystical fox wandering around, healing spirits, just kinda sealed the deal. It tied all these wild ideas together with a neat little bow.
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## Storytelling and All That Jazz
Spirit of the North. It’s not just a game for me – it’s personal. We crafted this tale with no words, just exploration. Like a sweet fox adventure through torn landscapes filled with stories of battles and lost cultures. Each place tells its own story if you just look around. The sequel cranks it up a notch, giving you beefier lore and mind-bending puzzles. And guardians? Oh boy, we got a sad Stag and a mysterious Raven holding secrets of their own.
This game-world is a piece of my heart, seriously. Soaked in everything that sparks joy. Hope you find a little wonder in it too. Spirit of the North 2 is out now, so go check it out on Xbox Series X|S.
