Alongside Ashen, the Capybara Games developed title Below has been one of those indie experiences tied up in an exclusivity deal with Microsoft. Much like the A44-lead game, however, Below has now been announced for PlayStation 4 after a year of availability on PC and Xbox One. It arrives on the Sony platform this Spring with an all-new Explore mode.

Unlike Ashen, this title is a bit of a weird one. It's a strange take on the survival genre where you must explore an extravagant mountain, filled with mystery and enemies. From the top-down perspective, it received a very mixed reception upon its release. The game has always sustained a mysterious aura since then, however. A new Explore mode will relieve a lot of that tension though as it strips away some of its survival mechanics, one-hit kills are no more, and bonfires now become permanent checkpoints. It sounds like a much more accessible way of playing the game, although that original experience is still playable in its entirety in the PS4 version.

Kris Piotrowsk of Capy said that Explore mode is for those who were turned off by the original challenge of Below. "It was clear that many players were intrigued by the game's haunting underworld and rich atmosphere, but its difficulty made the game inaccessible to some. We hope to see new players to get into BELOW, and for seasoned players to revisit The Isle and enjoy the game in a whole new way."

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