Mooneye Studios, the team behind the emotional adventure Lost Ember, is back with a brand new narrative experience set against the harsh beauty of the Arctic. IKUMA: The Frozen Compass will launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam, and it promises a story that is as icy as it is intimate. At its core, this is a tale about a boy, a dog, and a haunting mystery buried beneath the snow.
IKUMA: The Frozen Compass reveal trailer
The year is 1864. You play as Sam, a young cabin boy who ends up stranded on an uncharted Arctic island after his crew crashes during a mission to uncover the fate of the lost Humboldt expedition. His only companion is Ellie, a loyal sled dog, and together they must survive the brutal cold, forage for food, and retrace the final steps of a doomed crew. But this is not just a survival game. It is a coming-of-age journey where Sam faces not only the wilderness but also his past and the secrets hidden in the frozen wasteland around him.
The game is inspired by the real-life Franklin expedition of 1845, where two ships vanished while trying to find a route between Europe and Asia. That mystery blends with Inuit legends to form the backbone of IKUMA’s story. As Sam, you will uncover what really happened to the Humboldt crew and face something far darker than the cold.
One of the most exciting things about IKUMA is how you can play it. Go solo, switching between Sam and Ellie to solve puzzles and navigate rough terrain, or bring a friend along for co-op play. The two characters have different abilities, and you will need both to overcome the challenges ahead.
In IKUMA: The Frozen Compass, you will explore a vast frozen environment, from towering glaciers and treacherous icy cliffs to ancient shipwrecks buried deep beneath the snow. The world is as breathtaking as it is unforgiving, challenging you to navigate its frozen beauty with care and determination. As you make your way through this harsh landscape, you will begin to piece together a haunting mystery filled with lost journals, ancient carvings, and chilling discoveries that hint at the dark fate of the Humboldt expedition.
Survival is key in IKUMA: The Frozen Compass. Manage supplies, fish, gather resources, and brave the cold. Beneath it all lies an emotional, fully voiced story of love, loss, and growth. Whether solo or with a friend, you will depend on Sam and Ellie’s bond to face the Arctic’s hardest trials and uncover its buried secrets.
IKUMA: The Frozen Compass is more than just a game about survival. It is a quiet, powerful story about identity, resilience, and facing the unknown. If you loved the reflective tone and cinematic storytelling of Lost Ember, this is one to watch.
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