5th Planet Games A/S in partnership with Skybound Entertainment and Osmotic Games, announced that Closer the Distance, the story-driven slice-of-life simulator, will launch for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on Aug. 2, 2024. From the team behind the critically acclaimed game Orwell, Closer the Distance follows the tragic journey of Yesterby, a small, cozy village coping with the sudden passing of one of its townspeople.

Explore themes of loss, grief, and healing as play Angela, a young girl watching over her loved ones by using her e e ethereal abilities to help the community navigate the devastating process after a tragic accident. Use the stories of this small town, discover long-kept secrets, and help the living embrace the power of carrying on through an emotionally complex tale of love, grief, and hope. Key citizens of Yesterby are fully simulated with their own emotions, wishes, memories, and complex relationships that develop over time with or without influence from Angela.

Embark on a remarkable journey in which hold the key to helping community discover that loss can be the catalyst of transformational growth toward a hopeful future. Closer the Distance launches August 2 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Series X|S and is available to wishlist on Steam now.