The Oregon Trail (2021 video game)
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| The Oregon Trail | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Gameloft Brisbane |
| Publisher | Gameloft |
| Series | The Oregon Trail |
| Platforms | Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 |
| Release | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation |
| Mode | Single-player |
The Oregon Trail is a video game developed by Gameloft Brisbane and published by Gameloft released in 2021. It is a complete remake of The Oregon Trail from 1985.[1]
The game was initially released on Apple Arcade, then later on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation and Xbox. It was released as a physical edition on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in 2024.[2]
Unlike most current Gameloft games, the game does not have micro-transactions and does not require a mandatory internet connection.[3]
The player leads a group of pioneers on a journey across the American West, managing resources (food, equipment, health, morale, and hygiene) and making decisions in response to random events and the challenges of the terrain. This modernized version differs from previous entries by featuring a more developed narrative, with dialogue, longer scenarios, side quests, and a larger cast of playable characters. The gameplay includes survival and management activities such as hunting, fishing, and foraging, inventory management, and wagon maintenance, as well as mini-games. Several routes are available, some inspired by historical events, increasing the variety of playthroughs. The art direction combines pixel-art characters with 3D environments and modern visual effects, while the soundtrack blends country elements with retro sounds. The game also offers optional online events that require an internet connection, unlike the rest of the game.