November 4, 2024

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“Trine” celebrates 10-year anniversary with commemorative art, release of second “Trine 4” behind-the-scenes trailer

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Discover how the music of Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince enhances the game’s magic in new Modus Indie Access video ahead of multiple Trine announcements to come in July.

Modus Games kicks off a series of Trine-related announcements in July in celebration of Trine’s 10th anniversary with the release of a brand-new video as part of their Indie Access series, featuring the composer of the Trine series in a behind-the-scenes look at how the score of the game contributes to the series’ magical atmosphere. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince arrives on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC this autumn.

Composer and music producer Ari Pulkkinen discusses how his once hobby of sound design led to a professional career at Frozenbyte as the developer’s in-house music and audio director. Composer of all four Trine games to date, including new installment The Nightmare Prince, Pulkkinen gives viewers a look into the musical details that differentiate each game, paying particular attention to the subtle shifts in Trine 4 that work to create an unforgettably dreamlike experience for new and returning players alike.

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince returns to its roots in 2.5D this fall, boasting significantly more gameplay than its predecessors. Alongside Trine 4, Modus Games will release Trine: Ultimate Collection, the best way to experience the entire Trine series: Trine Enchanted EditionTrine 2: Complete StoryTrine 3: The Artifacts of Power, and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince.