Journey

***Journey*** is an adventure game developed by **ThatGameCompany** and released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2012 on PlayStation 3, as a Sony Exclusive title.

Due to its ongoing success, it got ported to several platforms:

* See Release dates

Since the very start, the game had a very strong community, people that fell in love with the game and playing it all over again. Over the years, they discovered many interesting things and are still playing it. *Journey* is a very special game, it's best enjoyed "blind", with no knowledge about it before playing it for the first time.

 The Wiki was started when only PlayStation versions of *Journey* existed. The versions are pretty much the same. We are still updating the information. If something is specifically for a certain version, it's mentioned. Older information may say "PC" or "Epic Games". **Warning: On the Epic Games version** the most important feature of *Journey* does not work anymore.

### The *Journey* effect

"According to Chen (one of the founders of TGC), the company focuses on **creating video games that provoke emotional responses** from players."

You will be thrown into a scary, yet, wonderful new world, with no idea who you are or what you're doing, besides one singular goal.

Even worse: there is no guidance, no helpful hints to bail you out: you have to find out everything by yourself and make your way through the what seems like an endless desert.

The stunning visuals (best enjoyed on a big screen, played with a controller) and the Grammy nominated soundtrack will do their part to cause a wide variety of emotions.

Beware: *Journey* is a beautiful game, but it often manages to cause emotions like despair, confusion, fear or sadness too. This is part of the experience.

*Journey* is all about empathy and respect. Upon meeting a figure like you, you are forced to make decisions. Sometimes, they want to go further or go on an endless exploration. If both are stubborn, they will part ways.

Just like finding a new friend in life, you might walk for a while, lose contact or stay friends until the very end. You will enjoy the time spent together and probably respect each others flaws.

*Journey* is also a game about sand, cloth, and various creatures you meet on the way.

**The more you play *Journey*** you will discover slight differences or see things, that seem new. It may be hard to describe, but here are some expressions from longterm fans of *Journey*:

* Does this look different now?
* This never happened before.
* It's so scary.
* I have never seen this.
* It is a hard game. (meaning not only gameplay, often the game causes emotions and not all are "nice", just like experiences in life)
* I want to learn more about this.
* Interactive zen video. So relaxing.
* Everytime something new.
* It's so funny.
* I cried.

### Awards

*Journeys* success continues through the years, it received over 100 awards. Several "Game of the Year", many BAFTA awards, the soundtrack got nominated for a Grammy (Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media ) and so on.

Wikipedia link to awards: *Journey* (2012 video game), Reception.

## Game support

This wiki does not provide technical support for *Journey*.

If you have any technical support questions or concerns, please contact platform support teams:

* PlayStation versions: Sony Computer Entertainment
* PC and iOS versions: help@annapurnainteractive.com

**As of mid-2021 it appears that technical support and updates have ceased from SCE and Annapurna Interactive**

https://thatgamecompany.com/journey/

## Further reading

For further hints about approximate game length, bug warnings, settings etc. Read this Guide.

## Links

**ThatGameCompany**

* Homepage: https://thatgamecompany.com/journey/
* Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thatgamecompany

**Annapurna Interactive**

* Homepage http://annapurna.pictures/interactive/
* Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapurna\_Interactive

## See also

* System requirements
* Guide: Your first *Journey*, general hints about setting, length etc, without saying more about the game itself. It will lead you to further guides and provide links to useful articles at the start of your journey through *Journey*.
* How to play guide for *Journey*
* Category: Gameplay Basics