Dev Blog Vol. Final - A Peek Into “Lymbos” & introducing NPCs!
Date: 2025-11-04 12:00:14
Hello everyone,
This is Toru Nakamura, Director of Vivid World.
Vivid World is finally out TOMORROW!
November 5th 12:00 AM (PT)✨🎉
This will be the final entry in the series, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been reading along😌
I truly hope you enjoy this last post!
Today, I would like to give you a glimpse into another world that exists beyond battle...
🦴Lymbos🦴
a mysterious realm we have been quietly developing behind the scenes.
Some of you who played the demo may have wondered,
What exactly is this place?🤔
In this post, I would like to reveal a bit of the mystery behind this intriguing space!
🔮What is Lymbos?
“Lymbos” is a kind of lobby space where Lemuria stays outside of the dungeons.
Yes, you can visit this area in the Demo, but most of it remains locked.
This place is packed with all sorts of out-of-battle elements, such as Dungeon Unlocks, Perfumes, and Stickers, which we’ve introduced in the earlier blog posts.
You’ll also find wandering spirits to talk with and reapers who seem to be working on some weird projects...
The story and world of Vivid World both expand from this place.
The name “Lymbos” comes from the Latin word "Limbus", meaning edge or boundary. The concept of Limbo is often depicted as a place belonging neither to heaven nor hell... an ambiguous in-between realm. In Vivid World, this space was named with that nuance in mind. A borderland where players can take a break between adventures. |
By the way, here’s what the initial concept looked like!
It started with a simple layout featuring just color blocks and gradually evolved into its current form.
Looking back now, it inspires a sense of nostalgia!
Also, in the screenshot above, you might notice there’s a part that is locked.
What could this be…?🤔
We hope you look forward to discovering it when the game releases!
😈Let’s meet the loveable Characters!
Here is a quick look at some of the unique characters you’ll meet in Lymbos!
💎Vulcan (Jewel Researcher)
A reaper has become completely enchanted by the beauty of a material found in dungeons, known as Star Fragments.
Normally calm and reserved, it becomes animated and speaks at lightning speed once the conversation shifts to its passions. It proposes a deal to Lemuria: to exchange the Star Fragments you have collected for mysterious stickers from his personal collection.
💎Nefertem (Perfume Artisan)
A whimsical reaper that lives in a cozy jar.
It gathers materials and brews strange perfumes without sleep. Its crafting methods remain completely unknown, and the scents it produces change daily.
It may speak in a bit of a jumbled way, but look at how it cannot wait to share its latest creations with you. Its enthusiastic charm is quite hard to resist.
💎Hermes(Record Keeper)
Hermes is a reaper who diligently documents every change and event that occurs in the dungeons, often without needing to be asked.
Also a passionate dungeon enthusiast who takes note of even the smallest details. Since the arrival of Lemuria, it could not be more thrilled by the influx of new information coming in.
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Thank you so much for reading all the way through!
The release of Vivid World is just around the corner...
on November 5th!💫
We have been able to continue our development thanks to all of your feedback and support.
Vivid World is not just about what happens in battle, but also what takes place outside of it.
We cannot wait for you to experience it for yourself and to meet you in the Underworld after the release!
Toru Nakamura