Unreal Engine 5 narrative adventure WILL: Follow The Light reveals first Gameplay Trailer on Future Games Show
Explore rugged land and treacherous seas by dog sled and sailing yacht from first-time indie developer TomorrowHead Studio, coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this year
Spokane, WA, USA – 20 March, 2025 – International independent game developer TomorrowHead Studio today revealed the first gameplay trailer for its upcoming narrative adventure, WILL: Follow The Light, on the Future Games Show. WILL: Follow The Light is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.
The new gameplay trailer offers players a first look at environments and characters from Will's ruined hometown where a community tries desperately to recover, showcases the game's simulated yacht controls and open seas, reveals first puzzle gameplay and navigation, and highlights WILL: Follow The Light's spectacular vistas set beneath the calm of the northern lights,
TomorrowHead Studio is a small independent game development studio headquartered in Spokane, Washington. Deeply inspired by the wanderlust of travel and exploration, TomorrowHead wants to send players on journeys of discovery – to explore places and worlds they've never visited before.
About WILL: Follow The Light
WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes. To find peace and reunite with his family, Will must sail across endless waters, face numerous challenges, and ultimately discover himself.
Players assume the role of Will, a lighthouse keeper on a remote island in the northern seas. The story begins during one of Will's lonely shifts when an unexpected radio message shatters the routine: a sudden disaster has struck his hometown, and his only son is missing. Determined to find him, Will sets out on a journey aboard his sailing yacht, "Molly."
WILL: Follow The Light blends classic walking-sim gameplay with puzzles, set-piece moments and original and lifelike traversal systems on sea and on land. As players progress, they will solve puzzles rooted in real life, take to the seas in a realistic sailing yacht, chart their path using an authentic weather station and lifelike navigation system, and traverse snowy trails by dog sled in search of answers.
WILL: Follow The Light features:
- A stunning northern wilderness – breathtaking northern landscapes on land and sea, brought to life in Unreal Engine 5.
- Deep exploration and traversal systems – realistic sailing and dog sledding mechanics allow players to explore a vast world.
- A story of fathers and sons – a compelling narrative adventure in a mysterious setting, with puzzles, secrets and revelations in every chapter.
- A cinematic adventure – experience Will's story through narration and environmental storytelling.
- Challenging puzzles and challenges – discover immersive puzzles and set-piece moments.
- Original soundtrack – an atmospheric blend of experimental textures and unique instruments, seamlessly weaving character themes into the world's musical narrative.
"We are a small team of game developers with great aspirations for WILL: Follow the Light," said Roman Novikov, Founder and Game Director at TomorrowHead Studio. "We are using our own technology and Unreal Engine 5 to push the boundaries of what a small, independent development team can achieve, and we are working hard to build a detailed and immersive story for players to experience."
Players can wishlist WILL: Follow The Light on Steam and keep up to date with TomorrowHead Studio on the official website, Twitter/X, YouTube, Tiktok, Instagram and Reddit.
