Description

When Miho steps into the pantry to get a potato for his grandmothers' soup, he's pulled into a distant fantastical land where he must retrace the steps of a mysterious great traveler before him.
He must venture through a world of endless deserts, floating mountains, and talking beasts, outsmarting thieves and meeting quirky characters along the way.
But each time he returns to the kitchen with an ingredient, things have changed in unexpected ways…
Venture forth in the search for Nana's exotic ingredients and learn the secret behind SOPA…

History

SOPA is a story about a place you don't see very often in a voice you don't hear very often.
Crafted by Juan Castaneda and Nelson Guevara, this narrative is rooted in their Latin American heritage. It presents a vivid portrait of growing up in Colombia – a land where the fantastical is woven into the fabric of daily life.
It's about place where yellow butterflies surround those who have love in their hearts, where ghosts sit comfortably for breakfast alongside the rest of the family, where cows grow as big as houses, and where family is the cornerstone of life. This is the teams' everyday experience.
SOPA springs from this Latin American experience, and from the slowly fading local customs, gradually eclipsed by a homogenizing global culture.
It's about the things that we pass along.
It's about appreciating those things that we take for granted and remembering those things we forgot we had forgotten.
We hope SOPA will be a game that reminds you to call your Nana.

Sopa has been supported by the wonderful team at id@xbox, and is coming to Game Pass in 2024.

Features

  • Step into a lush, animated world of magic-realism inspired by Spirited Away, The Little Prince and Coco.
  • Explore unique 3D environments set in the mysterious depths of South America and get to know an unforgettable cast of characters.
  • Lose yourself in a captivating tale about the things we pass along that will resonate long after you've put down the controller.
  • Experience honest wit and warmth and timeless themes in a touching adventure for all ages.
  • Unravel puzzles, climb treacherous mountains, soar through the air, drift down rivers, and unlock incredible songs.
  • Immerse yourself in a rich, beautiful soundtrack featuring Latin American beats from the finest contemporary underground artists.
  • Venture through unexpected side-quests and collect pieces of Nana's storied clay figurine collection.
  • Available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch for up to 4+ hours of play.

Videos

SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato Trailer — YouTube

Images

Animated SOPA Logo (White) on transparent background.

SOPA Logo (White) on transparent background.

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Awards & Recognition

  • "SXSW SYDNEY 2024" Official Selection, "SOPA"
  • "Devgamm Awards Vilnius 2024" Most Anticipated Game Nominee, "SOPA"
  • "Day of the Devs 2024" Official Selection, "SOPA"
  • "Wholesome Direct 2024" Official Selection, "SOPA"
  • "The MIX Showcase 2024" Official Selection, "SOPA" - Live Event at GDC
  • "Devcom NRW Indie Showcase 2024" Official Selection, "SOPA"
  • "Game Devs of Color Expo 2024" Official Selection, "SOPA"
  • "Latin American Games Showcase 2024" Official Selection, "SOPA"
  • "Courage XL" Official Selection, "SOPA"
  • "CCXP Brasil 2023" id@xbox Official Announcement Slate, "SOPA"
  • "Wholesome Direct 2023" Official Selection, "SOPA"
  • "The MIX 2023" Official Selection, "SOPA" - Live Event at GDC
  • "Bogota ACM SIGGRAPH 2023" Latin American Game Showcase, "SOPA"
  • "Spawn On Me - The Spawnies" id@xbox Coming Soon Official Selection, "SOPA"
  • "The MIX 10th Anniversary Showcase" Official Selection, "SOPA" - Live Event at GDC

Selected Articles

  • Think Gabriel Garcia Marquez crossed with a Pixar film and you're on the right track
    Lewis Packwood, The Guardian
  • A lovely ode to Latin American culture.
    Giovanni Colantonio, Digital Trends
  • Sopa is sweet, earnest, and appropriately silly.
    Rebecca Valentine, IGN
  • I was enamoured with the small slice of Sopa that I got to play, and have to admit that I’m excited to see more of it, especially as I feel like it’s been set up to feature lots of individual experiences away from Grandma’s Kitchen, including the world of endless deserts, the place of floating mountains, and more.
    Dann Sullivan, Big Boss Battle
  • First of all, this game is amazing. It feels like playing a Pixar movie.
    Daniel Robson , IGN Japan
  • An already shining game.
    Jill Grodt, The Indie Informer
  • Rich in charm in its writing and presentation
    Charlie Wacholz , Paste Magazine
  • In the demo version of Sopa that I got to play at The Mix at GDC, I fell in love with the wacky world, the simple, relatable story, and the visuals themselves.
    Jupiter Hadley, Indie Games Plus
  • This is so $#@$@% cool! … I wish I had money to buy this tequila.
    Adam Volker - Creative Director - Flight School,
  • I love seeing this representation in a game.
    Latinx Gamer,
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About StudioBando

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StudioBando is an award-winning creative game studio focused on creating unique interactive storytelling experiences. With a team of passionate game developers from around the globe, StudioBando is hard at work on SOPA, it's highly-anticipated upcoming title about the things we pass along. We strive to create immersive experiences that transport players to worlds of magical realism and captivate their imaginations. Our games are crafted to fascinate and inspire players of all ages, encouraging them to explore and discover new worlds, while leaving something beautiful and sincere to walk away with. StudioBando's recent games have been featured by Apple, Microsoft and Google, have been selected as part of The MIX 10th Anniversary Showcase, and have been winners at PocketGamer's Big Indie Pitch.

StudioBando is led by CEO & Creative Director Juan Castaneda, whose projects have been featured by The Guardian, Digital Trends, MTV, Apple, and Microsoft. He's a recipient of Colombia's Best Animation National Prize, and co-founder of the Bogotá ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter.
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