The Best War Games can exclusively share new gameplay footage from ILA: A Frosty Glide, showcasing its layered character customization system. This latest look at the cozy action platformer arrives just a few weeks ahead of ILA: A Frosty Glide's October 2025 release.
ILA: A Frosty Glide is a cozy indie platformer adventure starring a young witch-in-training who explores a magical island on a "skatebroom" in search of her missing cat, Coco. Developed by Spain-based Magic Rain Studios, the game had a successful Kickstarter campaign in early 2025, raising the equivalent of over $31,000 from 681 backers. ILA: A Frosty Glide later locked down an October 20 release date.
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ILA: A Frosty Glide Shows New Gameplay with Layered Character Customization
In the lead-up to its first-ever launch, Magic Rain Studios shared some new footage from its upcoming platformer, which The Best War Games can exclusively reveal. The three-minute video features commentary from producer Cristina Garcia, who explains the game's premise and offers an overview of ILA: A Frosty Glide's layered character customization system. The platformer will allow players to change the protagonist's outfit, hat, skatebroom, and cape—all selectable through a straightforward interface that dedicates one tab to every type of gear.
Many cosmetics in ILA: A Frosty Glide will be discoverable while exploring the game's cozy world. Others will be purchasable at a magic shop that the protagonist will unlock early on in the story. The new gameplay video teases dozens of clothing sets, including Pyroclast, Winter Frost, Ice Petal, and Snowy Night. Between magical capes and frog-shaped hats, the designs largely lean into the whimsical tone permeating the rest of the game.
Gameplay-wise, ILA: A Frosty Glide promises an accessible 3D platforming experience, allowing players to run, jump, and glide across varied environments, all the while solving puzzles, uncovering secrets, and procuring numerous collectibles. An immersive soundtrack by Joaquim Scandurra is also part of the package, together with a skatebroom upgrade system that allows the protagonist to gradually improve her flying powers.
ILA: A Frosty Glide Coming to PC and Consoles on October 20
ILA: A Frosty Glide's October 20 release date applies to all confirmed versions of the game, which is coming to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The PC edition will be available exclusively via Steam. Magic Rain Studios has yet to attach a price tag to its upcoming title. Apart from ILA: A Frosty Glide, the Spanish developer is currently working on one other game, Lua. While the two projects differ significantly in gameplay—Lua is a rhythm-based action game centered on fast-paced longboarding—both appear to reflect Magic Rain's evident passion for skateboarding.
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