General Edith Finch FAQ

[jeffl]

What’s this game about?
It’s a collection of playable short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story follows a different family member and ends with their death. You play as Edith Finch coming back to explore the house you grew up in, and inside each bedroom you’ll find a story about how that family member died.

Is it a walking simulator?
Not really. I mean, there’s walking in it, but there’s also tons of strange and unique gameplay as well. When you’re exploring the house as Edith the game looks a little walking simulator-ish, but each of the short stories you play has its own, completely different gameplay.

Is it a horror game?
It’s not meant to be scary, if that’s what you’re asking. And there are no jump scares. The tone is more ominous and unsettling.

Everybody dies? That sounds kinda dark.
Yeah, that’s life. There’s a lot of death in the game but it’s not meant to be depressing. It’s more of a joyful celebration in the face of the inevitable ending that awaits us all.

What platforms is the game on?
The game is currently available on Windows via Steam and on PlayStation 4 via the PlayStation Store.

Who should I talk to if I’ve got a technical problem?
Check out these very forums and if you can't find an answer to your question, please email us at [e-mail] with as much detail as you can provide.

Is there a soundtrack?
Yes, the soundtrack is currently available via Steam.

What languages can I play the game in?
We’ve translated the game into: Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, and Spanish.

Who made this?
Our name is Giant Sparrow and we’re a small game studio in Los Angeles. Our goal is to make the world a stranger place. This is our second game, our first was The Unfinished Swan.

Who published it?
Annapurna Interactive, the games division of Annapurna Pictures.

How can I find out about your next game?
There’s nothing to announce yet, but you can hear about what we’re up to on our blog[www.giantsparrow.com] or follow us on Twitter.

Can I stream this game? Can I make money from those streams?
Yes, that would be great.

What are the songs playing on the radio in Walter’s story?
In chronological order, the songs are: "Hey Girl" by The Checkmates, "Just Set Me Free" by Adonys 5, and "The Hard Part" by Summer Dare.

What technology did you use to make the game?
We built the game in Unreal Engine 4. We also made a lot of our early prototypes in Unity.