Stardew Valley and Zelda collide in stunning Avatar-inspired RPG

If you want to master the elements like The Legend of Zelda’s Link in a cosy cottagecore world that echoes what’s offered up in Stardew Valley, you may want to keep an eye on the upcoming Cozy Crest.

Developed by UnlaeD, Cozy Crest is an upcoming open-world adventure game, combining farming with exploring, co-op play, the use of magic, and more. “Cozy Crest is a cosy open world adventure game for 1-4 players,” the synopsis teases. “Master the elemental powers; Water, Earth, Fire, Air and explore a vast world abundant with magic. Make new friends and find love. Cultivate your farm, build up your land, and shape a community that evolves with every action.”

Take a look at Cozy Crest in action below.

In terms of its traversal, Cozy Crest’s glide tool is taking me back to my Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom playthroughs. The farming/life sim elements are quite clearly going to appeal to fans of Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing: New Horizons, while there is clearly a Studio Ghibli-inspired aesthetic at play here too.

Much like the characters of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, you’ll learn to master the four elements - earth, wind, fire, and water - using these to tend to your garden and farm. It goes without saying that your farm comes complete with a cosy humble abode which is yours to decorate, alter, and expand. Cozy Crest will also take you into the open-world wilderness, where you’ll be able to use your mastery over the elements to locate important resources.

There’s a day and night cycle so the world feels lived in, plus you can climb rock faces, swim in rivers, and glide above the landscape, offering you a varied view of this delightful picturesque world. Throw in the procedurally-generated dungeons, co-op play, optional relationships, and character customisation, and there’s a lot to be excited about when it comes to Cozy Crest. The game is set to launch on Steam later this year, and it’s one that we’ll be keeping an eye on.