The End of the Sun

The End of the Sun is a single-player adventure set in a world inspired by Slavic mythology. As the fire mage Ashter, you follow the trail of a supernatural being to a seemingly abandoned village. Fire pits make past events visible and let you uncover the residents' stories across several time layers.

The game combines first-person exploration with puzzles and a story pieced together from scattered memories.

The End of the Sun was released on PC on Jan 29, 2025. The native PS5 version followed on Apr 20, 2026 in European PlayStation Store regions. Since Nov 4, 2026, the adventure has also been available on Xbox Series X|S.

The console versions are released as standalone versions. An Xbox One version has not been announced.

The adventure is out on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version supports Windows, macOS and Linux via Steam. The Xbox version is optimized for Series X|S and supports achievements and cloud saves. The PlayStation version is a native PS5 game.

Exploration takes you freely through the village and its surroundings. A magical map shows important places, while fire pits reveal hidden traces and memories. Instead of combat, the game focuses mainly on observation, combining clues and understanding the fates of individual villagers.

Many tasks come from everyday objects: for example, historical tools must be examined and used correctly.

The soundtrack is sold separately on Steam and contains 28 tracks by Kinga Machowska. It is not a standalone game. The Soundtrack Edition combines the adventure with the music album.

On Windows, the minimum configuration requires 8 GB of memory, a GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card and 10 GB of free storage. For high detail at 1080p and 60 frames per second, the studio recommends 16 GB RAM and roughly a GeForce RTX 2070 Super or Radeon RX 6700. An SSD is recommended.

For macOS and Linux, separate system requirements are listed on Steam.

Lit fire pits connect four seasons from different years. If you enter a hut in one time period, you may find it changed later. In this way, buildings, objects and people tell their stories across longer periods. Actions can leave traces in other time layers.

Tasks include examining a hand mill, whose parts must be put together correctly. Rope tools and knife-sharpening devices also play a role. Optional info points explain the origin and function of such objects. The objects therefore serve not only as scenery but become part of the puzzles.

The game world is largely based on historical models captured through photography. The development team worked with the Szymbark open-air museum and the ethnographic museum Grociarnia in Jastrzębia. Photogrammetry was used to create digital models of hundreds of objects and entire buildings.

According to the studio, around 80 percent of the objects in the game world are based on real-world models. These include tools, furnishings and facades.

The game shows motifs from Slavic festivals and beliefs. Decorations are inspired, among other things, by the Polish flower painting of Zalipie. Natural landscapes, interiors and everyday objects draw on traditional forms. The studio also recorded natural sounds from different seasons to build into the game world.

German on-screen text and subtitles are available. Full voice acting is available in English and Polish. Steam lists eleven supported languages in total. The PS5 version offers, among other things, customizable subtitles, various control options and manual save slots.