Summary
Game Rant can exclusively share new screenshots fromPixelshire, a cozy sandbox RPG that’s slated to hit the market in early May 2025.Pixelshirewill debut onPCbefore making its way to select consoles.
Developed by Athens, Greece-based Kappa Bits,Pixelshireis a genre hybrid that blends combat and exploration with farming sim, city-building, and life sim mechanics. Much like its name suggests, the game unfolds in a worldstitched together with pixel art.
In the run-up to the sandbox RPG’s release, publisher Merge Games shared half a dozen newPixelshirescreenshots—which Game Rant can exclusively reveal. The images cover various aspects of the game, ranging from socializing with the denizens of the titular Pixelshire to fishing on its beaches. The screenshots also offer a glimpse of the game’sdynamic season system, which will affect the types of flora and fauna that can be farmed and encountered, respectively.
New Pixelshire Gameplay Screenshots
Pixelshire May Look Like Stardew Valley, But There’s More to It
Between its pixel graphics and combination of farming sim and RPG mechanics,Pixelshireprobably won’t be able to avoidStardew Valleycomparisons at launch. The newly shared screenshots even show a location that looks reminiscent ofStardew Valley’s Wizard’s Tower. One of the key differences between ConcernedApe’s hit farming sim andPixelshireis that the latter aims to deliver a full-fledged city-building experience, allowing players to design their own town. Terraforming plays a central role, with most locations customizable down to fine details—whether by raising hills, carving rivers, demolishing terrain to create valleys, or reshaping the landscape in other creative ways.
Pixelshire’s life sim mechanics are meaningfully intertwined with its progression loop. Befriending NPCs and fulfilling their requests will help players unlock a variety of skills and talents, which can then be used for tackling other challenges. In between socializing, farming, and town design, players will have the opportunity to explore Arcadia, a massive continent filled with dungeons, treasures, and secrets alike.Pixelshirehence aims to be both acozy decoration gameand a compelling RPG focused on exploration.
Pixelshire Offering 15% Launch Discount
The sandbox RPG can currently bepre-ordered on Steam. While it’s planned to retail for $24.99, Merge Games is offering a 15% launch discount until May 22. The game itself will launch via Steam on May 8.Pixelshirehas previously also been confirmed for the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. While its console versions are still waiting for a firm release date, Merge Games recently committed to launching them before the end of 2025.
