The game about the culture of the Brazilian backlands completes its multiplatform saga! Switch and Xbox versions of the acclaimed ÁRIDA: Backland’s Awakening will be available starting November 22!

The end of the year brought great news for Aoca Game Lab. After winning second place in the "Embratur - Brasil Tá pra Game!" award, ÁRIDA finally arrives on consoles, establishing the series’ two feet in the multiplatform world.

The first version was released for PCs in 2019, followed by updates in 2020, with the “1 Year Edition”, and 2021, with the “2 Year Edition”, versions that brought new content, languages ​​and improvements to the game inspired by the historic town of Canudos. In 2022, the mobile versions (Android and iOS) were released, followed by a major update in 2023 with the “Definitive Edition” version, which brought ÁRIDA to the Google Play Pass subscription system.

Now, at the end of 2024, Cícera’s adventures will find new fans in the world of consoles.



According to the company’s COO, Victor Cardozo, completing this journey is part of the series’ expansion plans, because, according to him: “people have always asked for the console version. Especially on the Switch, where there is a great “match” with the players’ profile. This expansion could have come much earlier, but this escalation was part of our strategy”.

Despite the proposals from publishers and porting companies, Aoca made a bold decision: to overcome the difficulties involved in importing equipment and the development itself to take on the entire process to develop an internal porting core.

Regarding this, Anderson Sampaio, the company's CTO, states that "it was a major challenge to carry out the port in parallel with the company's other projects. The programming and quality control teams have evolved a lot, so we are much better prepared for the future challenges of the series. This is a great achievement that is still celebrated internally today, as we now have the autonomy and decision-making power to take our series to the main platforms: PC, Mobile and Consoles".

Taking advantage of the momentum, Aoca is also preparing to launch the Epic Store version of ÁRIDA, seeking to further expand the reach of the series in the PC world. The Playstation version is also being developed "in-house", with a release scheduled for the first half of 2025.

But the news doesn't stop there!

Later this year, ÁRIDA will receive an update for 3 new languages: Polish, Vietnamese and Indonesian, recurring demands especially for the mobile version, meaning that internationalization strategies can count on 15 languages ​​instead of 12.

The ArtBook "The Art of ÁRIDA - Book I: Awakening" was launched today, 06/14, so Aoca Game Lab celebrates the expansion of its award-winning series set in the Brazilian backlands of the 19th century.

Published by Editora Europa, the launch establishes a still unusual partnership between a Brazilian independent games company and a book publisher. Entitled "The Art of ÁRIDA - Book I: Awakening", the physical ArtBook closes its pre-sale cycle to be officially launched with a discount for a limited time.

➡️ÁRIDA : Backlands Awakening - Book 1: Awakening - The Art of ÀRIDA


"It all starts with the research and design teams, going through the concept and 3D modeling teams.
Several contributions lead to the final version of an element that enters the game."

New printed materials from this partner are already in production, as well as the creation of other physical items so that the ÁRIDA hinterland continues its rapid expansion!

Meanwhile, the games in the series continue at full steam with the completion of the console versions of ÁRIDA 1 and the development of the long-awaited ÁRIDA 2.

Published by Editora Europa, the launch establishes an unusual partnership between a Brazilian independent games company and a book publisher. Titled "The Art of ÁRIDA - Book I: Awakening", the physical ArtBook is available for pre-order, with release scheduled for 6/14.

➡️ÁRIDA: Backlands Awakening - Book 1: Awakening - The Art of ARIDA


Those who visited Aoca's booth at the 2023 Brazil Game Show could interact with a prototype version of the book, and the public's reaction was the validation that Aoca needed to put the plan into practice. Aimed at collectors and people passionate about the series, the book contains many of the arts and concepts that brought ÁRIDA to life and details of Aoca's creative vision and behind-the-scenes!

During the pre-sale, using the promotional code ARIDAPRE, it is possible to obtain an additional 15% discount on the Editora Europa website (Portuguese only)!

New printed materials from this partner are already in production, as well as the creation of other physical items so that the ÁRIDA hinterland continues its rapid expansion!

Meanwhile, the games in the series continue at full steam through the completion of the console versions of ÁRIDA 1 and the development of the long-awaited ÁRIDA 2!

The 'Made in Brazil Sale' is now live, the traditional promotion of Brazilian games on the Steam platform.

And ÁRIDA cannot be left out of this second edition, right? Head over there to take advantage of a 60% discount on the most current version for PCs.
And also to put the long-awaited ÁRIDA 2 on your wishlist! 👀

Organized by Bitcake, a company from Rio de Janeiro, the promotion is on air between February 14th and 19th!

Also take the opportunity to discover and buy more games made here! Strengthen our market and celebrate with us Brazil's talent in creating games!! 🎮🇧🇷💕

Hosted by @BitCake Studio

https://store.steampowered.com/app/907760/ARIDA_Backlands_Awakening/

The year is ending, but there is time for new things! 👀

An update with several new features is now live:

• New music for dialogues, cinematics and other scenes in the game;
  
• New sound effects for various actions in the game;
  
• Many visual improvements such as particles and aesthetic feedback:

We also made some corrections based on the recent feedback you sent! ❤

And, to celebrate another year of ÁRIDA's expansion, we took the opportunity to share incredible news: the mobile version of ÁRIDA received an international award!!



To celebrate Google Play's highlights, games and apps receive the "Best Of" award.
➡️ http://play.google.com/best-of-2023

In the "Best Of Play Pass" category, we are proud to announce that ÁRIDA was awarded in more than 15 markets, including Brazil, the United States, Germany and Japan!

Long live ÁRIDA!
Thanks for you love!❤️

ÁRIDA gets a Definitive version that promises to please new and old fans of the series. 🌵

Improvements were implemented to expand and improve the experience, such as a map, new missions, new items, collectibles, and even new mechanics!

There are also three new game modes: “Adventurer” and “Survivor” and “Fearless”. In the first, dedicated to people who like to explore the scenarios and interact with the story, it is possible to have a more relaxing experience. Unlike the second, where the drought is more merciless and brings a more challenging experience. The third level is only recommended for more experienced profiles in survival games.



The updated version of ÁRIDA will be at a 50% discount for one week here on Steam.

Check out the full list of new features below:

• 2 NEW Regions!
  
• 12 NEW Items!
  
• 1 NEW Collectible!
  
• 3 NEW Game Modes!
  
• NEW Balancing!
  
• NEW Death Mechanic!
  
• NEW investigation mechanic!
  
• NEW Map!
  
• NEW Screens and new interfaces!
  
• 4 NEW Achievements!
  
• 5 NEW Languages ​​(12 in total)!

If you've already completed the game, try it again! You will not regret it! 😍
It is worth noting that old saves cannot be used in this new version, as the entire game system has been changed.

Come celebrate ÁRIDA’s growth with us!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/907760/ARIDA_Backlands_Awakening

ÁRIDA gets a Definitive Version that promises to please new and old fans of the series.

Check out the full list of new features below:

• 2 NEW regions!
  
• 12 NEW Items!
  
• 1 NEW Collectible!
  
• 3 NEW game modes!
  
• NEW Balancing!
  
• NEW death mechanic!
  
• NEW investigation mechanic!
  
• NEW Map!
  
• NEW screens and new interfaces!
  
• 4 NEW achievements!
  
• 5 NEW languages ​​added (12 in total)!

ARIDA is 50% off from May 12th to May 16th on the Steam page! During this promotional period, a few other streamers will stream their adventures to share their experiences with the world.



It's unbelievable how each player interacts with the world of ÁRIDA in a different way: some explore each piece, others focus on the narrative... There are also those who try to do the most impossible and improbable things.

In the end, everyone will be connected with our protagonist Cícera!

Don't waste time, take advantage of the promotion and also follow the live streaming to get inspired and learn more about ARIDA and the Brazilian backlands.

Between March 16th and March 23rd, ARIDA: Backland's Awakening participates in the Steam Spring Sale with a 50% discount. If you already have ARIDA, how about giving a trip to the Brazilian backlands to a loved one? 💞🌵

And, talking about this promotional moment, we would like to invite the streamers to be part of our server's content creators club on Discord.

We have guaranteed keys for those who do ARIDA lives!
https://discordapp.com/invite/VHndhdx


Stay tuned! In a few weeks we will have good news about updates to our game, both in PC and mobile versions.
We're watching all the feedback you give us! 👀


Come and enjoy the 50% discount to see the beauty of backlands plants in the ARIDA world.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/907760/ARIDA_Backlands_Awakening/

One of the greatest national celebrations, Carnival was chosen as the period for carrying out Steam's first promotional campaign with full dedication to Brazilian games.

The “Made in Brazil Sale” takes place between the 18th and 23rd of February and has more than 500 titles!
Games already published, new releases and even titles that are yet to be released.

Conceived by Eduardo Lamhut, developer of the company Bitcake Studio from Rio de Janeiro, the action emerged after the mobilization of studios and teams from all regions of the country. A great demonstration of the growth and maturity of the national industry.

Unprecedented and officially approved by the platform, the campaign means highlighting Brazilian games in the most popular space: the Steam homepage, thus promoting consumption and the dissemination of titles.

ÁRIDA is one of the games on the list, and with an 85% promotion it sees an opportunity to leverage its reach even further.

They are titles of different genres and themes! And with different discounts.
Take a look at the Steam store, identify the Brazilian games of your choice and strengthen the national games industry, either by buying titles for your library or adding them to your wish list.



Access the “Made in Brazil Sale” page:
https://store.steampowered.com/curator/42974040/sale/MadeinBrazilSale

https://store.steampowered.com/app/907760/ARIDA_Backlands_Awakening/