Two years on from the initial reveal, the Paper Ghost Stories series will return this September, with Third Eye Open.
We first heard of Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open way back in mid-2022, just prior to the release of Paper Ghost Stories: 7AM on Xbox. A game that was planned for launch in 2023, we finally get news of a fully confirmed 2024 launch.
Yep, come September 5th 2024, Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open will release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam). A ghostly apparition from Chorus Worldwide and Cellar Vault Games, we’re expecting big things from this one.
The next instalment
Third Eye Open is the next instalment in the award-winning Paper Ghost Stories series. Dive in this September and you’ll find a narrative-driven visual novel that follows the story of Ting, a young girl who possesses the ability to see spirits.
Ting is joined by her young ghost friend Xiu, as the pair are forced to face challenges from both the real and spiritual worlds. It’s not long before Ting discovers whether her power is a gift or a curse.
Playing out as a coming-of-age narrative, Third Eye Open will cover five pivotal years of Ting’s childhood, when she discovers just how her powers make her different from her peers as she struggles to come to terms with her abilities. While Ting contends with trying to save her family on the verge of falling apart, she will need to navigate challenging conversations, save lost souls, solve compelling puzzles and stealthily avoid dark spirits and other threats.
But will Ting be able to come to terms with this power? Can she help her family, friends and those lost souls along the way? You’ll only get to find out as competing spirits ask for Ting’s help, each has their own conflicting agendas. As you may expect to hear, some may hinder as much as they help Ting along her journey.
Third Eye Open is presented in a stunning, living “paper theatre” style, inspired by the Joss papercraft of Southeast Asia. That is immediate in its activities and locations, to its characters and dialogue, with the story steeped in Malaysian tradition, culture and folklore. You’ll visit the Morning Markets, befriend an elderly monk, feast on Lok Lok and Nyonya Kuih at the Night Market, avoid the wandering spirits of the woods, and much more.
Coming real soon!
“From the moment we saw CVG’s short game, Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM, we immediately fell in love with what they were doing” said Shintaro Kanaoya, CEO of Chorus Worldwide. “We’re delighted that we were able to work with them to bring Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open to life and the results are extraordinary, hugely expanding on 7PM in ambition and scope and delivering a moving family drama told in an authentically unique Southeast Asian style.”
Ready for this next adventure? We’ll be sure to remind you when Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open lands on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC come September 5th 2024.
For now, enjoy the release date trailer. And consider a Steam wishlist to help things along…
