Fans of the 2020 action-adventure game Journey to the Savage Planet might have cause to celebrate. Back in May, it was reported that a new trademark had been filed for a title called Revenge of the Savage Planet. We now know that a casting call was made on the Actors Access website, as discovered by MP1ST, confirming the game’s sequel is being developed under the name ‘Lodestar.’
Although the game’s original developer Typhoon Studios was shuttered in 2021, it was reborn as Racoon Logic later in the year.
“Project LODESTAR (working title) is an indy video game, a follow-up to ‘Journey To The Savage Planet’ by Tycoon/505/Stadia Games,” read the description. “This role is for a short intro talking head video to play at the beginning of the game. The role is for a sci-fi formally dressed spokesperson.”
Originally designed as one of the first exclusive games for Google Stadia, Journey to the Savage Planet became a surprise hit after releasing on other platforms, including Xbox Game Pass and Steam. The title follows a safe explorer who must explore a planet’s wildlife to find a way home and includes both Metroidvania and open-world elements.
“WELCOME TO THE PIONEER PROGRAM,” the original game’s description reads. “As the newest recruit of Kindred Aerospace – The 4th best interstellar space exploration company – Your job is to determine if the planet ARY-26 planet is fit for humans. You may be short on equipment and experience, but good luck!”
Journey to the Savage Planet was released in 2020 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Despite its small budget, it garnered positive reviews and met all sales expectations by Typhoon Studios.
