Stray's red-haired protagonist being played by two cats - and more details about the project

The authors of Stray published a small introduction to the game - there they talked about the main character, his companion and the environment. For the most attentive, the page contains hidden photos of cats that are part of BlueTwelve Studio.

In Stray, a nameless cat must find his way home, passing through the streets of a strange cyber city inhabited exclusively by robots. The adventure was carried out by cat lovers - they awarded the protagonist with all the traits that are characteristic of a fearless cats.

The cat is able to:

• Sleep anywhere - the user himself decides when and where the cat should take a nap. Thanks to the tactile feedback and the sound from the DualSense speakers, it feels as if the animal has settled in the lap of the player.
• Sharpening claws - when the redhead scratches furniture and various surfaces, adaptive triggers convey the feeling of something breaking.
• Feel the environment - the cat can rub against friendly robots, hide in boxes if necessary and interact with certain objects.
• Dropping objects from heights is a behavior familiar to all cat owners that can find hidden areas and passages.
• Meow - a special button is assigned to this action. You can vote as much as you want.
• Investigate - the animal's body language will tell you where to be especially careful.

What else can be read in the material:

• At the beginning of the story, the cat meets a small B-12 drone. It is not immediately clear why he decided to help, but by working together, the heroes will be able to fully explore the city.
  • B-12 translates inscriptions from the language of robots and interacts with electronic objects.
  • Wears quest items and stores "memories" that can be learned later.
  • Indicates the direction to the current target
  • Illuminates the dark corners of the path.
  • Repels enemies if this skill is unlocked. But because of the size, not all opponents are ready for him.

• The city is inhabited by humanoid robots. Everyone reacts differently to the appearance of a cat, so it is necessary to learn to distinguish between manifestations of aggression and friendliness.
  • Some of the mechanisms will help you complete the task.
• The inspiration for the metropolis was the fortress city of Kowloon in Hong Kong. The verticality and multi-level "provides the perfect playground for the cat."
  • Only a cat can climb into certain places - this is how the furrier will be able to reveal the secrets of the past and present. For example, where did people go and how do plants survive without sunlight?
• The protagonist was played not by one cat, but by two. His prototype was Myorto - a red cat of Viv and Kula, the founders of BlueTwelve. And a sphinx named Oscar helped make the animations more realistic.

Stray will be released on July 19 on PC and PlayStation. Ready to sleep and meow a lot?