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Child of Light

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Child of Light

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

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Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Key Features



An Adventure Waits!
Created by a talented team at Ubisoft Montreal using the UbiArt Framework, Child of Light is an RPG inspired by fairy tales complemented with a story carefully crafted in verse and rhyme. Step into a living painting, the breathtaking scenery of Lemuria is an invitation to explore a long lost world.

Enter the World of Lemuria
Across your journey through Lemuria you will encounter many eccentric creatures, from spirits of the forest to talking mice to wicked witches and evil sea serpents. Discover a vast land with iconic locations and exciting dungeons that will evolve as Aurora regains the stolen lights.

Fight the Dark
Battle enemies using an Active-Time Battle System alongside the firefly Igniculus and other members of Aurora’s party on their quest to recover the sun, the moon and the stars. Beat your enemies using a deep party system and the varied skill trees of your party. Play with a friend as both Aurora and Igniculus using the seamless drop-in drop-out cooperative multiplayer.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista
  • Processor: Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista
  • Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Ubisoft
USK rating
6
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
12
Controller support
partial
Metacritic
77
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, Partial Controller Support, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (8)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
ItalianYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
Spanish - SpainYesYesYes
JapaneseYesYesYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesYesYes
RussianYesYesYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires 3rd-Party Account: Uplay (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Child of Light EULA 1
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Great Value — 79th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 79th percentile. Priced as Market at $14.99.

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Value Ratio Top 21%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child of Light worth buying right now?
Wait — $14.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Child of Light go on sale?
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Is Child of Light free to play?
Child of Light costs $14.99 on Steam.
What genre is Child of Light?
Child of Light is a RPG game.
Who developed Child of Light?
Child of Light was developed by Ubisoft Montréal and published by Ubisoft.
What platforms does Child of Light support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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