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Steam News19 June 202617d ago

Colors of the Crystal

One of the strangest discoveries out on the Frontier is an ancient crystal symbiote. Ever since meeting it, Jay's life has gotten more complicated and the number of problems and people chasing him has gone way up.

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addedAs you play, your decisions gradually shape the symbiote's personality. It watches how you handle negotiations, resolve conflicts, explore the world, and treat other people. Over time, the crystal starts mirroring your traits and unlocks new possibilities.

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addedAs you play, your decisions gradually shape the symbiote's personality. It watches how you handle negotiations, resolve conflicts, explore the world, and treat other people. Over time, the crystal starts mirroring your traits and unlocks new possibilities.

One of the strangest discoveries out on the Frontier is an ancient crystal symbiote. Ever since meeting it, Jay's life has gotten more complicated and the number of problems and people chasing him has gone way up.

The symbiote is an ancient lifeform, trying to understand its host and the world around it. And the longer they share a body, the more they shape each other.

As you play, your decisions gradually shape the symbiote's personality. It watches how you handle negotiations, resolve conflicts, explore the world, and treat other people. Over time, the crystal starts mirroring your traits and unlocks new possibilities.

Red resonates with those who act rather than wait. It favors bold decisions, a willingness to take responsibility, and the drive to get results at any cost. Threats, assaults, risky plans, or open shows of force these are what tend to bring out Red.

Blue values the ability to understand others. It's drawn to negotiation, compromise, loyalty to allies, and the desire to maintain relationships even under difficult circumstances. Any time you choose to talk instead of fight, Blue grows brighter.

Green respects patience, calculation, and the search for truth. Exploring ancient ruins, gathering information, trying to understand a situation before acting. All of this strengthens the bond with Green. Green prefers knowledge over impulsiveness.

White loves freedom and unexpected solutions. It's drawn to adventurers, pioneers, and people willing to stray from the beaten path. If you're faced with a choice between the obvious option and something strange, risky, or just plain curious, White will almost certainly be interested in the latter.

The symbiote doesn't change its outlook based on a single conversation or a single shot. It watches you throughout your entire journey, trying to understand the principles behind your actions. And over time, those patterns determine which color becomes dominant shaping the fate of the Epsilon sector.

Play the demo of Frontier: Path of Shadows at Steam Next Fest and choose the color that the Frontier will be painted in!

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