The full release ofDreamsis coming up fast, but anybody who bought the game creation system’s Early Access version will get to explore it three days before the rest, according to developer Media Molecule. Early accessDreamsusers have already been able to try out parts of it, but the full release brings several elements that have yet to be seen by anyone, including anArt’s Dreamcampaign and creator kit.
Part game and part platform,Dreamsis currently a PS4 exclusive (although developers have said that they plan to bring it to PC someday). When its full form is released, the game will bring with it multiple tutorials, an introduction for new players, a full campaign, and three creation kits; users have already been able to make some notable stuff, including a shockingly accurate model ofMinas Tirith fromLord of the Rings.
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Speaking with IGN, Media Molecule confirmed that thefull version ofDreamswill unlock for early access owners on February 11, at 12 pm UK time (which translates to 4am PST / 7am EST in the United States). That’s not atonof extra time compared to general audiences who purchase the game, since its regular launch is just three days later on February 14, but it’s long enough for early access users to get a feel for the features that haven’t yet been introduced to players. For example, the existing version ofDreamsdoesn’t yet haveArt’s Dream, which is a full game made with theDreamscreation kit–and as such, items fromArt’s Dreamwill be available to those who decide to build their own campaigns using the kit.Art’s Dreamitself isDreams'“story mode,” utilizing elements from platforming, shooters, and point ‘n’ click games.
Beyond, theArt’s Dreamcreator kits come in multiple different “flavors,” with sets of noir, sci-fi and fantasy creations for use within custom user-made projects, all courtesy of Media Molecule. Then, there are two additional creator kits on top of that: Ancient Temple and Welcome Home, with even more themed items for use in projects (like thisfan-madeThe Last of Usrecreation). And for those nervous about testing their creator’s skills inDreams, its full version also comes with a number of different tutorials and how-to videos, along with a UI update to improve the program’s item organization.
Dreamshas been in the works for a long time; it only got its formal release date revealed this past January, andDream’s early access versiondidn’t appear until April 2019–after its beta was expected and then delayed all the way back in 2016. With its final release,Dreamsshould make an interesting addition to the manygame creation systemsout there.
Dreamsreleases on February 11 for early access owners, and on February 14 for everyone on the PS4.
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