Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna 2014

About

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is an atmospheric puzzle platformer and the first game to be developed in collaboration with the Iñupiat, an Alaska Native people, drawn from a traditional story that has been shared across the generations. Nearly 40 Alaska Native elders, storytellers and community members contributed to the development of the game. It features two characters, and it can be played in single-player mode or play cooperatively with a friend as you trek through frozen tundra, leap across treacherous ice floes, swim through underwater caverns and face enemies both strange and familiar. You'll explore awe-inspiring environments, perform heroic deeds and meet legendary characters from Iñupiaq stories — all narrated by a master storyteller in the spoken Iñupiaq language.

Story

Experience the epic journey of a young Iñupiat girl (Nuna) and an Arctic Fox as they set out to find the source of the eternal blizzard which threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

What is happening now

Never Alone is a puzzle-platformer that emphasizes cooperative play, available across a wide range of platforms since its 2014 release. The game focuses on characters working together to overcome environmental challenges and obstacles. Recent coverage has highlighted a new Minecraft add-on that introduces AI companion bots to the game, allowing players to enlist friendly characters that mine, explore, and engage in combat alongside them. The feature aims to provide companionship during solo play sessions, giving players the option to populate their worlds with cooperative allies.