Publisher Team17 and developer Observer Interactive have released a new narrative trailer for ecosystem-driven “Petroidvania” game Rover’s Tale, formerly known as Good Boy.
Here is an overview of the game, via Team17:
About
Explore the familiar yet alien planet of Terra II, utilising upgrades and creature abilities to adapt to the different biomes, from lush forests to stinky swamps and snowy mountain tops. The LAIKA Programme gave old dogs a new lease on life by transferring their consciousness into Rovers, allowing them to live on forever as a brave space explorer!
When an Anomaly is detected on a remote planet, a Human explorer is sent out to investigate. After a bumpy landing, the Human’s S.O.S beacon awakens a nearby, dormant LAIKA Rover. Equipped with your very own Space Rover,
Together, you will explore living and breathing ecosystems, encountering other Rovers and discovering the hidden secrets of the planet and unravelling the story behind its mysterious origin.
Key Features
- Eco-system Metroidvania – Use a variety of tools and upgrades to capture the exotic creatures of Terra II. Harness their unique abilities to overcome obstacles and expand the world or bring them back to Homebase where they can be scanned for Research Credits. The living, breathing ecosystem of Terra II is at your disposal!
- Meet the Creatures – Adorable cast of creatures, each with their own memorable designs and unique abilities that will help you unlock new parts of the world
- Meet the Human – A lone researcher and Introverted scientist who finds their confidence with help from their caring Rover companions. They’re tasked to uncover the Anomaly and have their own 24hr activity schedule which changes over the course of the game. The bond between the human and Rovers is a core element of the story.
- LAIKA Rovers – Find and reboot your sleeping canine companions, become best friends, and work together to help The Human with their mission. Complete quests for the Rovers to receive unique rewards and help them remember their past by unlocking their hidden memory tapes.
- Unlock Mysteries – Delve deep into the hidden depths of Terra II! Explore sprawling caves and discover ancient temples, as you uncover the history of the planet and its previous inhabitants. Who were they? Where did they go?
- Beautiful Biomes – Explore the familiar yet alien planet of Terra II. Utilize your upgrades and creature abilities to adapt to the different biomes, from lush forests to stinky swamps and snowy mountain tops.
- Rover Customization – Upgrade your Rover with new tools and capturing equipment. Maximize your exploring capabilities with motherboard enhancements and abilities. Expand your wardrobe, unlock new cosmetics, and become the most fashionable Rover on Terra II!
Rover’s Tale is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG in 2026. A demo is available now for PC via Steam.
Watch the trailer below.