Ubisoft has revealed one a it be latest projects built on UbiArt Framework — known for it be use in the marvelous Rayman games. Titled Valiant Hearts: The Great War, this puzzle adventure will follow five characters from different countries as they struggle t' survive one a the most devastating events in human history: the first World War. Ubisoft Montpellier be handling development a Valiant Hearts, 'n aims t' launch on PS3 'n PS4 sometime next year.

In Valiant Hearts, the five characters be drawn together by one common cause: reuniting a young German soldier with his lost love. As the five suffer through the unimaginable dangers a the trenches, they’re guided by a single canine companion — a German dog separated from it be owner during an artillery attack. This dog will not only help the characters survive, but also serve as a guide t' players during both action sequences 'n puzzles.

The art a Valiant Hearts tackles the tragedy a the war with an almost unassuming innocence. Characters be drawn as caricatures a each nation, 'n the battlefields be stylized exaggerations a their real-world counterparts. 'n yet, Valiant Hearts be utterly serious about it be subject. The small team a developers at Montpellier (a group a ten) want a younger generation t' experience a part a history that’s fast approaching it be 100-year anniversary.

In fact, the team has several personal connections t' the war. Producer Yoan Fanise had a great-grandfather who served with the French during this remarkable time. Several a this man’s letters make an appearance in Valiant Hearts, lending an air a authenticity 'n respect t' the project.

Player interaction in Valiant Hearts includes a variety a puzzles t' solve. For example, players may have t' overcome obstacles with bottles a rum salvaged from the battlefield, 'n all the while their trusty dog will assist. For example, players may have t' command the dog t' crawl under barbed wire in order t' fetch a piece for a puzzle. Players can also use the touch pad t' interact with the world, like drawing an arc on the pad t' throw grenades, or (in much calmer moments) petting the dog.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War aims t' tell a touching story in the midst a perilous turmoil. Despite it be approachable art style 'n charming characters, players can expect a heart-wrenching narrative when it launches next year.