{"rewrite":{"id":"r_ea1132b65c4fd819cced1c64","clusterId":"c_44f625e303077d56ffb94717","slug":"open-world-co-op-rpg-taival-launches-in-steam-early-access","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Open-World Co-Op RPG Taival Launches in Steam Early Access","summary":"Bonobo Software and Level Up Gaming released the open-world cooperative adventure RPG Taival on Steam Early Access on July 15. Inspired by The Legend of Zelda and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the game features a shape-shifting companion named Henki that absorbs creature essences to gain new forms and abilities. It supports up to four players via local split-screen and online, with a shared dialogue system for group story decisions. The base price is 2,600 yen, with a 20% launch discount until July 29.","whyItMatters":"Taival enters Early Access as a co-op open-world RPG with a shape-shifting companion mechanic, drawing from Zelda and Skyrim.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe name Taival means \u0026#39;journey\u0026#39; in Finnish, and the game delivers on that promise with a seamless open world spanning four distinct biomes. Players befriend the last surviving Henki, a race capable of absorbing the essence of any creature they encounter. Each absorbed form grants unique combat or traversal abilities-from a damage-absorbing beast to a swift climbing mount or a stealthy predator. The co-op system allows up to three friends to join the same session, mixing local split-screen and online players. A shared dialogue system lets the whole party vote on key story decisions. The Early Access version is available now on Steam for 2,600 yen, discounted to 2,080 yen through July 29.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Open-world co-op RPG Taival is now in Steam Early Access. Inspired by Zelda and Skyrim, it features a shape-shifting companion that absorbs creature forms. Up to 4 players, local and online. 20% off until July 29.","twitterPost":"Open-world co-op RPG Taival launches on Steam Early Access. Inspired by Zelda and Skyrim, your shape-shifting companion Henki absorbs creature forms for new abilities. Up to 4 players. 20% off until July 29.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Taival, an open-world co-op RPG inspired by Zelda and Skyrim, has launched on Steam Early Access. The game features a shape-shifting companion that absorbs creature essences to gain new forms, and supports up to four players with a shared dialogue system. A 20% launch discount is available until July 29.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/15/169300.html\",\"title\":\"『ゼルダ』『スカイリム』に着想を得た、最大4人で協力するオープンワールド冒険RPG『Taival』Steam早期アクセス開始！敵を吸収して変身する相棒と歩む旅\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5532,"outputTokens":1609,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784142045,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T18:53:06.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-15T18:57:29.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-15T18:53:06.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_44f625e303077d56ffb94717","canonicalTitle":"『ゼルダ』『スカイリム』に着想を得た、最大4人で協力するオープンワールド冒険RPG『Taival』Steam早期アクセス開始！敵を吸収して変身する相棒と歩む旅","representativeArticleId":"a_5fd237e10c3d83b93657d9f3","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Taival\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-15T11:15:02.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-15T11:15:02.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-15T18:57:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/15/169300.html","title":"『ゼルダ』『スカイリム』に着想を得た、最大4人で協力するオープンワールド冒険RPG『Taival』Steam早期アクセス開始！敵を吸収して変身する相棒と歩む旅"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Taival"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}