Path to Nowhere
Path to Nowhere (無期迷途, Wúqí Mítú) is a Chinese mobile game for Android and iOS developed by Studio MBCC and AISNO Games. It released in China on August 11, 2022 and worldwide on October 27, 2022.
On January 26, 2024, a collaboration with the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean was announced for the Chinese version of the game.[1] The event ran from April 30, 2024 to May 16, 2024. A second event with Stone Ocean was announced on November 21, 2024 in a special livestream,[2][3] which runs from December 26, 2024 to January 9, 2025.[4]
Summary
Gameplay
Path to Nowhere is a real-time tower defense gacha game. Players assume the role of the "Chief", a commander of the Minos Bureau of Crisis Control (MBCC), who can either be male or female depending on the player's choice. They have the unique ability to control any "Sinner" (unlockable characters) in the game through their innate powers known as "Shackles". Sinners are powerful criminals who possess supernatural powers. Over time, players can "Arrest" new Sinners (via banner pulls) and manage them in Jail (Team Management mode). Players form their squads using the Sinners they've arrested to maintain order in the city. The abilities of each Sinner are categorized based on their Tendencies and personal characteristics: Endura, Fury, Umbra, Reticle, Arcane, and Catalyst. Their abilities range from dealing more damage to blocking more units or healing allies.
Sinners
Tendency
Tendency (职业, lit. "Profession") is a categorization for Sinners based on the different kinds of abilities they possess.
Librams
Sinners are also sorted by their history and personality in alignments called a Libram (诫典). There are fifteen Librams, which are mostly based on the Nine Circles of Hell from Dante's Inferno and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The "Infinite" Libram is currently only used for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure characters.
No matter how you try, you will be forever mired in blood.
Fulfill my most frantic loneliness.
You wish to dominate all, but will perish a servant.
The faithless, the insincere, the dishonest - their souls do not return.
Blind idiot, all is vanity.
The fires of rage may burn out, but I am their fuel.
Outside of the light, I dwell in shadow.
Cherish the outmoded and preserve the outworn, stubbornly fettering oneself.
The deluded take refuge in the dark, and those who fool others have no place to turn to.
Retrograde without return, withered and sunken.
Follow this arduous journey, and you will reach the stars.
The dark currents grow, and so do I. The treacherous tides rise, and so do I.
In carnage I gift, like a sacrifice to the void.
Plot
Path to Nowhere takes place in a timeline called "Nightfall" (N.F.), where in its first year, an unidentified astronomical object fell into the middle of a desert and caused a global catastrophe. Consequently, numerous unprecedented severe natural disasters frequently occurred and the living environment for humans rapidly deteriorated. The declining population and competition for resources led to wars between nations. In N.F. 14, a "Nightfall Declaration" was issued and the United Nations was dissolved. In around N.F. 21, Dr. Keylan discovered a resource known as a "Hypercube" which protects them against disasters and used it to contain the catastrophe. Under Dr. Keylan's facilitation, the nations signed the EDGE (Exploration, Defense, and Governance Entente). They then founded "DisCity", where the world's only Hypercube-mining area was located, and gradually transformed the city into a prosperous megalopolis.[5]
However, in N.F. 84, the fallen meteorite had formed a ring-shaped mutation zone, known as the "Black Ring," in which the rules of physics do not apply. Humans who approached the Black Ring suffered from severe mental contamination referred to as "Mania", having symptoms such as mania, paranoia, hallucinations, and an abnormal increase in physical strength. There were severe cases where some victims completely lost their consciousness and physically transformed into monsters known as "Corruptors". Thus, the government strictly blockaded the Black Ring and its surroundings to prevent the contamination from spreading further.[5]
A minority of individuals infected with "Mania" acquired strong special powers from the mutations. They are known as "Sinners", who show a higher severity of mental mutation than average yet retain their consciousness and do not transform into Corruptors. Since they are far stronger than ordinary humans, the government considers them a serious threat to society and set up the Minos Bureau of Crisis Control to hold the Sinners in custody and manage them.[5]
The current setting of the game is in the year N.F.112.[6]
Stone Ocean Collaboration
On January 26, 2024, a collaboration with the anime Stone Ocean was announced during a live broadcast to celebrate the New Year.[1] AISNO Games released a trailer for the collaboration and the event details on April 20, 2024. The event ran from April 30, 2024 to May 16, 2024. It added three playable characters, Jolyne Cujoh, Foo Fighters, and Weather Report.[7]
The event included a unique ending credits scene sang by Alice Risolino, titled "Choose a Day to Fly Far Away". It played after completing the Stone Ocean story.
Into the Blue
The limited time "Into the Blue" event which ran from June 27, 2024 to July 11, 2024 in the Chinese version and September 10, 2024 to September 24, 2024 in the global version included a reference to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. In the story, the character Summer stated "And when I get tired, I can just lie on the beach and flip through the original edition of GoGo's Daily Adventure." Her Japanese dialogue also included her saying that it's "the greatest high", quoting DIO.
Characters
Playable characters in Path to Nowhere are called Sinners (禁閉者, lit. Convicts). They are categorized based on their rarity and the threat they pose in three different ranks: 
, 
, and 
. In the Chinese version of the game, they are referred to as "Extreme Hazard" (狂厄), "High Risk" (高危), and "Standard Management" (普管). S rank Sinners are the highest rarity. The higher the rarity, the more materials they require to level up.
Stone Ocean
Events
| Event | Description
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|---|
"Stone Ocean" Share and Support Event
Players can send out invitations to play with other players to get selector vouchers, which can be used for obtaining High Risk (A-rank) prisoners "F.F." and "Weather Report" once the collaboration starts. If the person invited is a new or returning player, an additional 100 Hypercubes will be received.
"Ocean of Freedom" Collaboration Event
Unlock Conditions: Clear Chapter Re1-9 "Reunion at the Other Side"
During the event, obtain activity tokens "Crumpled Bills" through experiencing event stages, defeating bosses, completing Foundation Commission tasks, sweeping mainline dungeons, etc., to win big rewards such as High Risk level (A-rank) prisoners "Weather Report" or "F.F." Selector Vouchers, Consciousness Crystals, Warrants, and Hypercubes!
"Prisoners of the Broken Realm" Collaboration Search Event
During the event, the chance of finding limited-time Extreme Hazard (S-rank) prisoner "Jolyne Cujoh" or High Risk (A-rank) prisoners, "Weather Report" or "F.F.", will be increased! Doing the collaboration search 10 times will guarantee obtaining a High Risk (A-rank) prisoner or Extreme Hazard (S-Rank) prisoner, and anytime a High Risk (A-rank) prisoner or Extreme Hazard (S-rank) prisoner is obtained, the counter resets.
"The Visitor from Another Realm" Login Event
Players can receive exclusive login rewards "Green Dolphin Pass x10" on the event page by logging in. The "Green Dolphin Pass" can only be used for the collaboration search event "Prisoners of the Broken Realm" and will expire on May 16 at 09:59.
"Plan to Stay Hydrated" Login Event
During the event, players can receive a limited avatar frame "Foo Fighters" and Green Dolphin Pass ×10 by logging in for 7 days in a row.
"Suspect Pursuit Trail" Event
During the event, the new Extreme Hazard (S-rank) prisoner "Jolyne Cujoh" and High Risk (A-rank) prisoners "Weather Report" and "F.F." are added. Participate in the challenge and clear it to receive Hypercube rewards.
Credits
Stone Ocean Collaboration
Gallery
First Announcement
First Key Visual
First Key Visual Wallpaper
First Key Visual Wallpaper 2
Second Key Visual
Second Key Visual (Alt)
Second Key Visual Wallpaper
Login Bonus Event Background
Login Bonus Event 2 Background
Jolyne Desktop Wallpaper
Jolyne Mobile Wallpaper
F.F. Desktop Wallpaper
F.F. Mobile Wallpaper
Weather Desktop Wallpaper
Weather Mobile Wallpaper
Jolyne Promotional Image
F.F. Promotional Image
Weather Promotional Image
Jolyne about to punch Gwess
Jotaro's DISCs removed
F.F.'s soul
F.F.'s soul disappears
Ermes defeats Sports Maxx
Gloria and Ermes
Weather Report vs. Enrico Pucci
Weather Report's death
Jotaro holding Jolyne
Jolyne opens her eyes to Jotaro holding her
Anasui's plan to fight against Pucci
Jotaro and Star Platinum fighting Pucci
Jolyne with knives surrounding her
Jotaro grabs Jolyne
Jolyne's final clash against Pucci
Jolyne and Stone Free punch Pucci
Stone Free's arm cut off
Stone Free's death
Defeated by Made in Heaven
Emporio alone at sea
Jolyne's Exclusive Crimebrand
Ermes's Exclusive Crimebrand
F.F.'s Exclusive Crimebrand
Weather's Exclusive Crimebrand
Anasui's Exclusive Crimebrand
Jotaro's Exclusive Crimebrand
Jolyne Medal
Ermes Medal
F.F. Medal
Weather Medal
Anasui Medal
Jotaro Medal
Jolyne Compliance Sticker
Ermes Compliance Sticker
F.F. Compliance Sticker
Weather Report Compliance Sticker
Anasui Compliance Sticker
Jotaro Compliance Sticker
Jolyne (Prison Card)
Jolyne (Phase 3 Render)
Stone Free (Phase 3 Render)
Ermes (Prison Card)
F.F. (Prison Card)
Weather (Prison Card)
Narciso Anasui (Full)
Anasui (Prison Card)
Jotaro (Prison Card)
Jotaro (Phase 3 Render)
Male Chief (Player)
Female Chief (Player)
Jolyne Cujoh (Phase 3)
Jolyne (Phase 3 Background)
Ermes Costello (Phase 3)
Foo Fighters (Phase 3)
Weather Report (Phase 3)
Narciso Anasui (Phase 3)
Jotaro Kujo (Phase 3)
Jotaro (Phase 3 Background)
Jolyne (Normal)
Jolyne (Excited)
Jolyne (Sad)
Jolyne (Smile)
Jolyne (Surprised)
Jolyne (Injured)
Jolyne with her Stand
Jolyne in Final Outfit (Full)
Jolyne in Final Outfit (Normal)
Jolyne in Final Outfit (Excited)
Jolyne in Final Outfit (Sad)
Jolyne in Final Outfit (Smile)
Jolyne in Final Outfit (Surprised)
Jolyne in Final Outfit (Injured)
Jolyne in Final Outfit with her Stand
Ermes (Normal)
Ermes (Excited)
Ermes (Sad)
Ermes (Serious)
Ermes (Surprised)
Ermes (Pain)
Ermes with her Stand
F.F. (Normal)
F.F. (Proud)
F.F. (Serious)
F.F. (Surprised)
F.F. (Injured)
F.F. (Injured #2)
Weather Report and F.F. Renders
Weather (Normal)
Weather (Excited)
Weather (Surprised)
Weather (Injured)
Weather (Sneer)
Weather with his Stand
Anasui (Normal)
Anasui (Excited)
Anasui (Surprised)
Anasui (Injured)
Anasui (Sad)
Anasui with his Stand
Emporio Alnino (Full)
Emporio (Normal)
Emporio (Worried)
Emporio (Crying)
Emporio (Injured)
Emporio (Resolute)
Emporio (Resolute #2)
Emporio with Weather Report
Emporio with Weather Report #2
Jotaro (Normal)
Jotaro (Silence)
Jotaro (Surprised)
Jotaro (Injured)
Jotaro with his Stand
Gwess (Full)
Gwess (Normal)
Gwess (Proud)
Gwess (Begging)
Gwess with her Stand
Johngalli A. (Full)
Johngalli A. (Normal)
Johngalli A. (Nervous)
Johngalli A. (Injured)
Johngalli A. with his Stand
Lang Rangler (Full)
Lang Rangler (Normal)
Lang Rangler (Injured)
Lang Rangler with his Stand
Sports Maxx (Full)
Sports Maxx (Normal)
Sports Maxx (Surprised)
Sports Maxx (Zombie)
The Green Baby (Normal)
Enrico Pucci (Full)
Pucci (Normal)
Pucci (Excited)
Pucci (Proud)
Pucci (Nervous)
Pucci (Surprised)
Pucci (Injured)
Pucci with his Stand
Miuccia Miuller (Full)
Miu Miu (Normal)
Miu Miu (Proud)
Miu Miu (Injured)
Miu Miu with her Stand
Ungalo (Full)
Ungalo (Normal)
Ungalo (Proud)
Ungalo (Injured)
Rikiel (Full)
Rikiel (Normal)
Rikiel (Excited)
Rikiel (Nervous)
Rikiel (Injured)
Rikiel with Sky High
Donatello Versus (Full)
Versus (Normal)
Versus (Proud)
Versus (Nervous)
Versus with his Stand
New Moon Pucci (Normal)
New Moon Pucci (Excited)
New Moon Pucci (Proud)
New Moon Pucci (Nervous)
New Moon Pucci (Surprised)
New Moon Pucci (Injured)
New Moon Pucci with C-MOON
New Moon Pucci with Made in Heaven
Irene (Full)
Irene (Normal)
Anakiss (Full)
Anakiss (Normal)
Eldis (Full)
Normal
Deren (Normal)
Deren (Smile)
Deren (Confused)
Deren (Strive)
Ninety-Nine (Normal)
Ninety-Nine (Happy)
Ninety-Nine (Surprised)
Ninety-Nine (Dark)
Male Prisoner
Fantasy Hero (Put Back)
Flight Attendant
Female Passenger
Old Passenger
Diseased Child 1
Diseased Child 2
Diseased Child 3
Loccobarocco (Alert Prison Guard)
Armed Prison Guard
Male Prisoner
Snail Man
Loccobarocco (SP Alert Prison Guard)
Courtyard
Cemetery
Factory
Prison #1
Prison #2
Prison #3
Prison #4
Prison Outside
Reception Room
Reception Room #2
TV Room
Warehouse
Wetland #1
Wetland #2
Inside Prison
Generic Street
Airport
Snail Street
Highway
Inside Kennedy Space Center
Outside Space Center #1
Outside Space Center #2
Kennedy Space Center Rooftop
Final Battle on the Sea #1
Final Battle on the Sea #2
Made in Heaven (Boss)
Ghost Room
New World
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://weibo.com/7540373345/NDFlzAwmZ
- ↑ https://weibo.com/tv/show/1034:5103217302765596
- ↑ Vish (November 23, 2024), "Path to Nowhere's 2nd JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Collaboration Coming Soon", JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia.
- ↑ Vish (December 20, 2024), "Path to Nowhere Adds Jotaro, Ermes, Anasui, and JoJo-Themed Attires", JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Official Site - Bureau Intel
- ↑ Google Play
- ↑ Vish (April 20, 2024), "JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean x Path to Nowhere Trailer and Details Revealed", JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia.
