PANLINE, a racing and urban parkour game, is announced for 2026. Players will take on the role of a messenger in a vertical city, using mobility as the main tool to make deliveries. The title evokes the essence of sagas like Mirror's Edge, with a focus on free navigation and risk, where a fall can cost the cargo and the earnings.
Navigation and risk mechanics in an open environment 🏙️
PANLINE's development focuses on organic exploration. It dispenses with a traditional map, forcing the player to orient themselves using landmarks and a compass. The city is non-linear and the jobs are procedural. A device called PANLET allows interaction with urban infrastructure, but it is fragile and its repair has a cost. Progress is blocked until returning to the base, adding a layer of constant tension to every outing.
Your new dream job: delivery guy with fear of heights 😅
In PANLINE, you can finally live the fantasy of a delivery job where a stumble leaves you bankrupt. The company gives you a vital gadget that breaks with the first clumsy landing, so you invest your salary in fixing it. The only training manual is some guys on rooftops who, supposedly, will teach you to run better. That said, you have to find them first without a map. A solid career plan.