Eastward: soundtrack samples

Next week, the long-awaited Eastward will be released worldwide. And in the days leading to release, Chucklefish and Pixpil Games are going to share some samples of the soundtrack (composed by Jose Corelitz, who previous worked on Death Stranding, Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan).

They also shared an interview with the composer, that you can find on this page! And if you want to buy/stream the soundtrack, you can do so on Bandcamp!

Here’s an excerpt:

CF: When considering those influences, how did you go about composing a soundtrack that stands out? (which it very much does in my opinion!)

JC: Thank you! It’s all about variety – just like the world of Eastward, which feels so rich and full of life. For the soundtrack to support such a vivid experience, it needed to feel like more the sum of its individual influences. The goal was to blend as many styles, techniques, and sounds as possible into a collection of pieces that feel like they belong together on the same soundtrack. It turned out like a tribute – my love letter to video game music.

And here’s the soundtrack samples:

• Go! Daniel!
• Another Day
• Strange Quest

Finally, here’s some details, the list of key features, and some screenshots for the game:

Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure game, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil.

In the near-future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path. Those who could escape the miasma flocked to underground villages to start a new life. But for a hardworking miner and a mysterious young girl, the hope of a thriving outside world beckons… Escape the tyrannical clutches of Potcrock Isle’s subterranean society and join Eastward’s unlikely duo on an exciting adventure to the land above! Discover beautiful yet bizarre settlements and make new friends as you travel across the world by rail.

• Travel the world. Discover the wonderfully weird world of Eastward. Climb aboard the cross-country railway which spans this decaying continent, stopping off to explore its bustling towns, curious campsites and shady forests.
• FIGHT or FRY. Fend off peculiar monsters and ferocious bosses with John’s weapon of choice – be it a flamethrower, cog-shooter or your trusty ol’ frying pan. Feeling merciful? Try temporarily stunning them with Sam’s kinetic blast.
• Mix things up. Switch between John and Sam to solve environmental puzzles and fight your way through formidable dungeons. Separate the duo to unlock hidden paths or stick together as you traverse a perilous landscape.
• Small town life. Get to know a quirky cast of characters with oodles of personality! Immerse yourself in a heartwarming story-driven adventure, packed with fun and wacky humour.
• AI Fresco Dining. Create deliciously authentic Eastwardian cuisine using (mostly) fresh, organic ingredients from toxic forests, potcrab farms and abandoned malls. These delicacies will grant health bonuses, power boosts and secret boons.
• Retro beats. Bop along to a wonderfully upbeat soundtrack composed by Joel Corelitz (Death Stranding, Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan), with sound design from Irish studio, Hyperduck Soundworks (Dust: An Elysian Tail, Kingdom Rush)

Eastward (Switch – eShop) comes out on September 16th worldwide.

Source: Chucklefish (Steam)