So much future-oriented fiction and film – and even gaming – is fixed on the dystopian.

But it doesn’t have to be stuck in that mode: we can envision much less divisive and depressing futures:

Rather than Elon Musk’s tent cities on Mars, these fictional worlds “cobble together aspects of the postmodern and the paleolithic, asserting that we might for very good reasons choose to live in ways that resemble in part the ways of our ancestors.”  How Solarpunk Fiction Defies Dystopian Doomerism

A key element of the solarpunk ideal is balancing technology with the environment and humanity, not dividing our planet into separate ‘digital’ and ‘natural’ worlds. Signals, solarpunk & sci-fi: how our imaginations can save the future | Nesta

The latest version of the Solar Punk video game is out:

Dive into the cozy world of Solarpunk in this latest trailer for this upcoming survival crafting game to see farming gameplay and more. Solarpunk will be available on Steam, PS5 (PlayStation 5), Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Solarpunk is a peaceful survival craft game in a technically advanced world of floating islands. Alone or together with your friends, you can construct buildings, grow food, craft gadgets and explore distant islands with your own airship. Solarpunk – Official Trailer | gamescom 2024 – IGN

If it’s your thing – have a go!

Chances are that you already recognise Solarpunk, as this upcoming survival title has been in the minds of many gamers! Tackle a world of floating islands alone or with friends as you explore, build, craft, and — probably most importantly — survive! In gamescom, we got to see a stunning trailer that showcases the gameplay, including tending to animals, farming, decorating, and even driving across the sky! Awesome Indies Show: Solarpunk | GameGrin

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