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Alright, so today’s kinda a big deal for me. Like, five years in the making kind of big. Spirit of the North 2 just hit Xbox Series X|S, and I’m stoked—you have no idea. I figured it’s the perfect moment to dish out some behind-the-scenes stuff. You know, why we even made this thing.
### A Vast World, A Tiny Hero
Flashback to 2016. I’m at this weird fork in the road. Got a degree in architecture, dabbling in 3D environment art, but hey, I’m also the general manager at an ice sculpting company. Not kidding. Loved making spaces folks could enjoy. But how does that translate to video games? Spoiler alert: Iceland.
That holiday in Reykjavík? Total lightbulb moment. I mean, volcanic rocks that look like they’re straight out of a fantasy novel. The ice and snow and weird natural stuff—couldn’t get enough. It hit me like, why not make a game world out of this?
### The Fox Leads The Way
Listen, Iceland’s got this vibe, right? Nature’s art gallery—I’m talking geysers, glaciers, all that. Even stumbled upon a book about Tulikettu, which is like this magical Finnish fox. Its tail sparks and turns into the Northern Lights or “Fox Fires.” Something about that just screamed, “Make me a game!”
So imagine this: a fox blessed by the aurora, wandering through wrecked landscapes, helping spirits. Yeah, that’s the good stuff. It all clicked—I could finally weave together Nordic folklore, icy landscapes, and my obsession with foxes. Boom, there’s your game concept.
### Story and Allure
The first Spirit of the North? That was about exploring a world full of past wars and lost souls. No dialogue—just you, the landscape, and whatever story you piece together. The sequel? Let’s just say, we’re diving deeper with new guardians like the Stag and the Raven, all wrapped in mystery and lore.
Honestly, this game’s my heart and soul. It’s all us—our team poured everything into it. Fingers crossed you find it just as magical. So, Spirit of the North 2 is out there, waiting. Grab a copy on Xbox Series X|S if you’re up for an adventure. Thanks for being along for the ride.
