The sequel to the breathtaking WiiWare launch title LostWinds has been named, and is featured in the latest issue of Edge Magazine.

LostWinds was one of the freshest titles to hit the Wii last year, and was met with universal acclaim when it launched on the WiiWare service in May. The title became the most popular, best-selling WiiWare title in Europe and spurred developers Frontier on to begin work on a sequel.

The latest issue of UK gaming magazine Edge features a lengthy preview on the newly announced sequel, entitled LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias.

The article reveals that this sequel has a brand new game mechanic which allows the returning hero, Toku, to switch the seasons of the world between summer and winter, using it to his advantage in various puzzles. Toku now also has the power to swim, and can create powerful cyclones which can drill through rocks and scoop up water.

Any way the wind blows...

Other features include a new in-game map and hint system. Frontier went on to say that whilst they were pleased with the original game, they still have a ton of new ideas to put to use in Winter of the Melodias.

The wintry theme of this sequel should make this perfect for a big Christmas release on WiiWare; it's probably safe to assume that we'll be seeing this before the year is out. In the meantime, if you haven't already played LostWinds... why not?

Thanks very much to Adam "Flameboy" Ducker for the lowdown!

[More on LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias]

Comments

Darkflame Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 09:10 || Total Comments: 961

Fantastic. Although really they should have emailed :P They had a thing on their website to be emailed when a sequal was announced. Cant wait for this.

Flameboy Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 09:15 || Total Comments: 118

Likely you will have to wait till the EDGE issue is actually out in the shops and their exclusive is done and dusted.

Nathan Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 09:15 || Total Comments: 1116

An email will probably accompany the announcement next week, not only is it the bank holiday weekend, but only subscribers have received the mag so far.

RawkingRawlings Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 09:20 || Total Comments: 344

Nice. I got stuck on the first one though :(

Flameboy Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 09:41 || Total Comments: 118

Yup only subscribers! Gotta love it, only pay £9 every 3 months so get a free issue every quarter! best mag on the market! Cheers for the credit over the story by the way nathan!

Nathan Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 09:52 || Total Comments: 1116

Thank you for letting me know about it. =)

Cipher Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 14:25 || Total Comments: 294

I am really rather happy now. =D

Tealovertoma Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 16:38 || Total Comments: 365

Bohemian Rhapsody reference is full of win.

Nathan Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 16:56 || Total Comments: 1116

Glad someone picked up on that one. ;)

Hamsterpig Says:
August 30th, 2009 at 05:17 || Total Comments: 443

I noticed it too with been a big Queen fan :-)

Dvd1986 Says:
August 30th, 2009 at 05:46 || Total Comments: 198

YAY!!!

IceLightning Says:
August 30th, 2009 at 07:42 || Total Comments: 101

I think I'm the only person who didn't like the original game.

Major_tom Says:
August 30th, 2009 at 10:36 || Total Comments: 64

This is good news! There's now a few games I'm looking forward to on Wiiware - this, A Boy and his Blob, Tower of Shadow, Cave Story and Night Game :)

Maiky-nisute Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 02:03 || Total Comments: 279

The Website Joystiq has linked to us! Thanks Joystiq!!

Eraser Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 02:31 || Total Comments: 505

Great news

Solitanze Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 07:47 || Total Comments: 1655

Hopefully its longer than 2 hours this time. 20+ would be satisfactory...

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