Hello PlayStation! It’s us, Panic! Publisher of Firewatch, Untitled Goose Game, and the upcoming Nour: Play With Your Food. Lots of news about upcoming PlayStation games, including ‘despelote’ coming to PS5 in 2024. The game will also be included in his 2023 festival selection in Tribeca, which we are very proud of.
Desperote is a beautiful slice-of-life adventure about childhood and the magic that football ruled the people of Quito, Ecuador in 2001. From their first pitch, we were instantly captivated by the work of its creators, Julián Cordero and Desperote. Sebastian Valbuena. As a semi-autobiographical tale of Julián’s childhood, the story is deeply true to a specific time and place, while at the same time revealing many stories as you roam the streets of Quito, get involved in mischief, and immerse yourself in the local culture. You can also feel universality in points. .
Despelote’s gameplay is based on many of the verbs you associate with football, such as dribbling, passing, and kicking (and they’re all great from a first-person perspective!), but with a variety of playful and entertaining ways to explore the town. Used for interactions. , as it gets caught up in the frenzy of Ecuador’s first World Cup qualifier, so does its storytelling.
As you can see from the trailer, the game has a very peculiar look. Created in part from both reference photos and actual textures captured on-site in Quito. This also applies to audio, with Julián and Sebastian recording real conversations and the atmosphere of the city to create soundscapes in-game. And, fittingly, the game is fully voiced in Spanish, with localized subtitles to your liking.
Whether you’re a casual football fan, someone who enjoys being immersed in a different culture, or simply a fan of good storytelling, the ‘Sports’ is coming to PS5 in 2024. I think you’ll find something special in Desperoto. Thank you for reading. More will come soon from both Panic and Desperoto.
