One of the industry’s most successful curated showcases, made by devs for devs, returned today with a blockbuster lineup of Triple-i games
Bordeaux, France (Oct. 8, 2026) – The inaugural Fall Triple-i Initiative showcase brought viewers a 40-minute show packed with announcements for 40 games from some of the industry’s most beloved, creative teams – including new game reveals, DLC announcements for massively popular titles and release dates for soon-to-be absolute bangers.
But anticipation means waiting, and everyone hates waiting, which is why today’s show also included announcements of more brand-new demos and playtests than in any other previous Triple-i Initiative showcase, that viewers can download and play starting right now: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/triple-i-initiative-2026
Watch the show in its entirety on YouTube here:
The Triple-i Initiative Showcase is always home to some of the best games to announce and launch throughout the year, and today’s show is no exception, including news about:
- A brand-new crossover DLC for DAVE THE DIVER with Subnautica 2, coming in early 2027 and bringing alien oceans to Dave’s Blue Hole
- Risk of Rain 2’s latest DLC, Hallowed Concepts, which is available right now, adding new bosses, new trials and new challenges
- The reveal of team17’s The Escapists 3, a brand-new entry in the acclaimed franchise, launching in 2027 and bringing more 3D prison sandbox action players know and love
- Machinarium 2, the long-awaited sequel to Amanita Design’s 2009 adventure classic, revealed today and wishlist-able on Steam now
- World premiere of Lazare’s Sacrifice, a narrative deckbuilder crafted in collaboration with Damien Monnier, the game designer behind the original Gwent and Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, set at the height of the French Revolution.
- Among Us Story: On Guard, a brand-new game in the Among Us world, launching Feb. 17, 2027 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and mobile, that places players in the shoes of a detective who must prove their own innocence and catch the Impostor
- A first look at gameplay for The Talos Principle 3, the last entry in Croteam and Devolver Digital’s thought-provoking first-person puzzle series
- Everyone’s favorite game about a giant cop, Militsioner, which is playable for the first time since its 2020 reveal via a Steam demo
- A public playtest for Pony Island 2, the next game from Daniel Mullins, the creator of the critically acclaimed roguelite deckbuilder Inscryption
- The latest crossover for Astral Ascent, which brings Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 into the standout roguelike, marking the latter’s first crossover ever
- Aftergods’ world premiere, a brand-new top-down survivalite ARPG from developer Norsfell, best known for Tribes of Midgard
- The demo shadowdrop of Dandelion Void, a hardcore survival title from some of Project Zomboid’s most creative modders
- A brand-new update for Escape The Backrooms, After Party, bringing new skins this month and new levels in December
Below is a round-up of everything that was announced along with links to each individual press kit, a best point of contact for each respective title and all the trailers.
Aftergods
World Premiere: Introducing a new godly top-down survivalite ARPG
Summary: Introducing Aftergods, a new top-down survivalite ARPG from the makers of Tribes of Midgard. In Aftergods, you play as a god who survived Ragnarök! Rise from the aftermath to form a new pantheon and restore the fallen Seeds of the World Tree. Recruit followers, build temples, and battle giant monsters solo or with friends across a mythical handcrafted open world. The reveal trailer was scored by a live orchestra of over 60 musicians, with an animated sequence by the team behind the Blood of Zeus and Castlevania shows. Wishlist Aftergods now on Steam, Epic Games Store, XBOX Series X|S, and PS5.
