Explore the Deep Out Now on Steam Today as Xbox and PlayStation Releases Confirmed for Early 2027 – New Charity DLC Also Launches Today, with Proceeds Going to Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Treehouse Games’ vibrant oceanic adventure coming to consoles in early 2027 as Fireshine Games joins the party as publisher
LONDON (June 25, 2026) – Voyagers of Nera, the exquisite co-op survival crafter from Treehouse Games, gets a free, major content update today on Steam with Explore the Deep. Explore the Deep tasks players with a journey under the sea to find relics of spirits past. Sunken village ruins and even lost sanctuaries are waiting to be discovered alongside resources and special items by completing all-new unique challenges. Voyagers of Nera is also now confirmed for launch early 2027 on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 from the game’s new publishing partner, Fireshine Games (Far Far West, Core Keeper). (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2686630/Voyagers_of_Nera/)
Get up close with today’s Explore the Deep update with the visually stunning new trailer:
Voyagers of Nera launched into Steam Early Access last fall, debuting to rave reviews from players. Nera is a magical ocean world full of beauty, magic and danger. You are an Echo, the descendants of the long-extinct protectors of this world. It falls to you to sail across the seas, defeat the monstrous creatures of the Deep and awaken the spirits before they fade away forever.
Explore a colorful and imaginative world where cooperation is key to survival, navigating a magical ocean world brimming with lost spirits and deadly monsters. Sail to distant islands, build beautiful villages and surf across the waves in groups of up to 10 players.
Today’s Explore the Deep update introduces a plethora of additions, focused on a concentration of new underwater content discoverable all around the map. Underwater ruins, new depth mechanics, gathering changes and new enemies all await below the surface. Treehouse also gives players a new compendium to track what they’ve learned and keep tabs on the vast lore the game has to offer. But it’s not all relegated to the depths; new land-related adventures and accessories are included in Explore the Deep, enriching the robust content on offer in the unique world in Voyagers of Nera.
A new paid DLC launches today alongside Explore the Deep, with all proceeds going to Whale and Dolphin Conversation, the leading global charity working to ensure a future for marine mammals through science, education and policy (https://uk.whales.org/). The Whale and Dolphin Charity DLC is available now for $4.99, or as part of a Steam bundle offering a 10% discount while combining Voyagers of Nera, all previously released free content updates and The Whale and Dolphin Charity DLC. The DLC features two exclusive in-game items – a beautiful hand-carved dolphin surfboard and an adorable must-have rescued dolphin plushie. Players will also have the ability to build as many of these items as they’d like on any server they’re playing on.
Today’s updates are part of the ongoing Voyagers of Nera roadmap for 2026, which sees its 1.0 launch on the horizon with the game’s next major content drop this fall. Follow the adventure at https://voyagersofnera.com/.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world.
Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of acclaimed and award winning digital titles, including Far Far West, Core Keeper, Shadows of Doubt, Len’s Island and Popucom, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Atomfall from Rebellion, Balatro from Playstack, and Jurassic World Evolution 3 from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
About Treehouse Games Treehouse was founded by seasoned developers united from across the industry: half of the team hails from the AAA live-service space including Riot Games and EA, while the other half joins Treehouse from lean, indie-scale gaming startups. As a studio, Treehouse strives to combine the scrappy innovative spirit of indies with the grand ambitions of AAA teams to create the best way to find quality time with friends. https://treehousegames.com/
