ARIDA 2: Rise of the Brave

A single-player game blending elements of adventure, exploration, and survival. Gather resources, craft tools, and connect with the resilient inhabitants of the Brazilian backlands in this story-driven historical adventure!Stepping into Cícera's shoes, you leave childhood memories behind to brave the vastness of a living, mystical, and dangerous backlands. Your mission is to follow the tracks of past travelers and find your way to the legendary settlement of Canudos.The sun dictates the pace, and the landscape hides ancient secrets. To survive the scarcity and complete your journey, you must master the environment, map out routes, interact with the living souls of the wilderness, and unravel ancestral mysteries.

Explore to know 🗺️

Explore the most arid regions to learn about the backlands and find the resources you need to stay on your feet. A full inventory is always your best friend!

Equipped for adventure 🛠️

The challenges of the badlands demand the right gear. Use your machete and hoe for vital actions like finding water, gathering food, and clearing paths.

Recipes to Master 🗒️

Living in the backlands requires its own kind of science. The fauna and flora are unique, so make sure to learn the crafting recipes available for the region's typical items.

Company on the Road 🐐

A solitary journey through the deep backlands can be highly dangerous. Who knows, you might just find someone (or something) to keep you company.

Interact to survive 👥

Hunger and thirst can be cruel during times of drought. Interact with the locals and travelers of the backlands to unlock new stories and vital wisdom.

Prepared for the night 🌜

The cycle of day and night in the backlands brings greater needs for supplies and defense. When the sun goes down, new threats will emerge. And new guides, too!

Stories to learn ✨

The backlands is a special place, filled with unique stories that could only happen here. Venture out to find lost objects and the journals of past travelers.

A game made with soul, love, and respect.. ❤️🌵🎮

The drought this time came much stronger and changed daily life here in the backlands. Many plantations were lost, animals died and families abandoned their homes. It is in this scenario that Cícera lives, a curious young girl who uses the advice of her grandfather and other villagers to learn how to survive and strengthen herself to face the drought and realize her greatest dream: exploring the backlands to reunite with her parents. ÁRIDA 2: Rise of the Brave is the second of three games that will present Cicera's journey in the Brazilian backlands of the nineteenth century. Follow us to stay connected with all the news about ÁRIDA. Let´s build this story together! ❤️We create narrative games deeply inspired by Brazilian popular culture.ÁRIDA 2 is part of a trilogy dedicated to the memory of the heroic town of Canudos. Our work celebrates all the anonymous figures who fight and have fought to build stories and legacies of resistance and solidarity in Brazil and around the world.
Long live Canudos!