The newly unveiled animation brand begins its journey with a brand-new animated series based on the world of Wuthering Waves, revealed alongside its official announcement trailer

GUANZHOU, CHINA – July 18, 2026 | Kuro Games has officially launched Kuro Onroad, a new animation brand established to bring its games and worlds to life through animation.

The new brand makes its debut with Wuthering Waves: Elysium, a brand-new animated series based on the world of Kuro Games’ award-winning open-world action RPG, Wuthering Waves. The series was officially unveiled alongside a new announcement trailer.

The launch marks a new chapter for Kuro Games as it expands the Wuthering Waves universe beyond the game and offers fans another way to experience its characters, stories, and world through animation.

The announcement trailer and future updates surrounding Wuthering Waves: Elysium will be available through Kuro Onroad’s official regional social channels

• English on X
• Traditional Chinese on Facebook

About Kuro Onroad

Kuro Onroad is an animation brand under Kuro Games, established to develop animated content based on the company’s games and worlds. The brand makes its debut with Wuthering Waves: Elysium, a new animated series based on Wuthering Waves.

For the latest English-language news and announcements, follow Kuro Onroad on X.

About Wuthering Waves

Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play cross-platform action RPG set in a post-cataclysmic sci-fi world. Players explore freely and engage in fast-paced combat built on dodges, parries, and team synergy. With its breathtaking visuals and layered storytelling, the game offers an immersive experience for both new and veteran players. An award-winning title, Wuthering Waves was the winner of The Game Awards’ 2025 Player’s Voice, a 100% community-voted award chosen by the public. The game has also received multiple industry honors, including the PlayStation® Partner Awards 2025 PARTNER AWARD, PlayStation® Partner Awards 2025 USERS’ CHOICE AWARD, Google Play 2025 Best Ongoing, and Hollywood Music In Media Awards™ Category: Song – Video Game [Console and PC].

About Kuro Games

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games’ main focus is to create high-quality, original games that push boundaries. For over a decade, Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players. Kuro Games independently developed Punishing: Gray Raven, which was warmly received by players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its open-world ARPG Wuthering Waves has been met with a similarly positive reception.

Strong Launch Momentum Continues as Player Appreciation Grows and New Game+ Is Announced

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – July 18, 2026 – Today, Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft company, announced more than 3 million copies sold in a week for Assassin’s Creed™Black Flag Resynced, the latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, released on July 9. The game started strong with 2 million copies sold on day 1 and this new milestone confirms the momentum. Following positive reception from critics at launch, player feedback has been increasingly positive with Steam user reviews improving to Very Positive, showing strengthened player sentiment thanks to responsive post-launch support. This includes quality-of-life updates and bug fixes, as well as the recent announcement of the highly requested New Game+ mode, further enhancing replayability for the most dedicated players. 

A testament to Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, originally released in 2013, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, led by Ubisoft Singapore*, is a faithful remake rebuilt from the ground up and powered by the latest Anvil engine. The game features stunning updated visuals and enriched gameplay, including parry‑driven combat, improved stealth and parkour, deeper naval mechanics, and new narrative content.  

Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced invites players to sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway, a rebellious pirate captain drawn into the centuries-old conflict between Assassins and Templars. As Edward pursues glory and fortune, he crosses paths with legendary figures such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack, while the fate of everything the pirates have built hangs in the balance. 

The game is available on Ubisoft+**, PlayStation^®5, Xbox Series X|S, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam (Steam Deck verified) and the Epic Games Store.  

For more information on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/assassins-creed  

For the latest news on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise and other Ubisoft games, please visit: https://news.ubisoft.com/.   

*Along with the following co-dev studios: Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft DaNang, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai, and Ubisoft Sofia 

**Ubisoft+ Premium is available for AU$23.99 per month. Cancel anytime.  More information at plus.ubisoft.com.  

About Assassin’s Creed      

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed^TM series has sold more than 250 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.    

About Ubisoft 

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed™, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2025–26 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.53 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. 

© 2026 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Black Flag, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Developed and published by Ubisoft. 

About Vantage Studios 

Vantage Studios is a Ubisoft company founded in 2025, bringing together three of the most iconic franchises in the video game industry: Assassin’s Creed™, Far Cry®, and Rainbow Six®. 

Its talented developers, creators, and professionals work across studios in Barcelona, Montréal, Québec City, Saguenay, Sherbrooke, and Sofia, as well as offices in Paris, united by a single ambition: to grow these iconic franchises and craft experiences that players will remember for generations. 

This first-ever look at the game’s story also includes more gameplay elements amidst the horrors of the space station.

[July 17, 2026] – From the makers of the Shadowrun Trilogy comes GRAFT, a survival horror RPG where you find yourself battling the terrors of a dying megastructure known as the Arc. During the Convergence Games Showcase, a new trailer for GRAFT revealed our first look at the game’s story. Tormenting visions, a caring voice, and the uncertainty of a body becoming a weapon set the stage for a nightmarish trek through the Arc. Check out the trailer below!

Key Features:

• Delve Into a Haunting World: The Arc is packed with powerful and unsettling wonders, if only you can live long enough to extract them. Master forgotten technologies and unearth secrets as you traverse yawning chasms, self replicating labyrinths, and techno-catacombs in search of a way out.
• A Dark RPG Story: You are not the only survivor in the desolation. Form fragile alliances and build them into deeper relationships. Of course, anyone still living is likely both dangerous and treacherous, and that includes you. The choices you make will shape your journey and decide the fates of those you meet.
• Tense Survival Horror Combat: Ancient feral experiments, strange abominations, and ruthless agents of a mad AI stalk you. Use the tools in your growing arsenal as you fight through the horrors in a visceral new twist on classic survival horror combat. You will need to pick your battles and manage your resources carefully in order to escape the Arc alive.
• Transform to Survive: Your changing body is your most powerful weapon. Augment it with Grafts and build out your abilities according to your own strategies. Each Graft you rip from a fallen foe or find hidden in the recesses of the Arc is one more deadly tool in your expanding arsenal.
• A Metamorphosis of Self: With each Graft, strange cravings and half-glimpsed memories flood your system. Now you remember the hot breath of a lover you never touched. Now you find yourself suddenly obsessing over cruel and sadistic impulses. You must choose what each of these fragments means to you, and you must live with the consequences of each choice.

Get ready to change your body into a weapon of survival when you wishlist GRAFT now on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Then be sure to follow the team at Harebrained on X to stay up to date on the upcoming survival horror RPG!

About Harebrained Schemes

Harebrained Schemes began making games in 2011, releasing Crimson Steam Pirates and Strikefleet Omega on mobile. The studio then focused on PC games that combine tactical gameplay with nuanced and engaging stories, including Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall, Shadowrun Hong Kong, and BATTLETECH. Their newest adventure, GRAFT, is a story driven survival horror RPG set on a decaying space station.

Access to The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, Katanaut, GRIDbeat!, and Basketball Classics is coming to Blacknut subscribers worldwide

PARIS — July 17, 2026 —  Premier cloud gaming service Blacknut and Acclaim today announced that four titles from the publisher’s catalog—The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, Katanaut, GRIDbeat!, and Basketball Classics—are coming to Blacknut starting today. The first title to arrive on the game streaming platform is Elden Pixels’ comedic microvania The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, with the additional three titles releasing on a weekly basis through August 7, 2026.

 The launch follows the companies’ recently announced multi-title partnership, giving subscribers instant access across supported devices with no downloads or installs required. 

“The future & now of gaming isn’t about asking players to fit into any single ecosystem. It’s about meeting them wherever they are. That’s exactly why this partnership with Blacknut is so exciting for us. Acclaim is building a catalog filled with bold, distinctive games from incredibly talented developers, and cloud gaming gives those experiences the opportunity to reach new audiences around the world, instantly. We’re not just expanding where our games can be played, we’re expanding who & how players get to discover them. For us, that’s what gaming with Acclaim is all about.”

— Marc Anthony Rodriguez, Director of Publishing & Strategic Partnerships, Acclaim, Inc. 

The four titles span a wide range of genres, from fast-paced action steeped in cosmic horror to rhythm-based dungeon crawling and nostalgic arcade sports, giving Blacknut subscribers a sample of the range and personality found in the newly-relaunched publisher’s lineup while bringing these exciting titles to a broader audience through cloud gaming.

“We’re excited to welcome Acclaim to the Blacknut platform with a lineup that reflects bold creativity and distinctive gameplay experiences. Each of these titles brings something unique—from fast-paced action to rhythm-driven challenges and nostalgic arcade spirit. Partnerships like this demonstrate how cloud gaming can extend the reach of great games while opening new opportunities for publishers to connect with players around the world.” 

— Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing, Blacknut

The partnership also expands Blacknut’s catalog, which now exceeds 1,000 games, while helping Acclaim bring its growing lineup of indie titles to players around the world across PCs, mobile devices, smart TVs, and other supported platforms. 

For more information, visit Blacknut’s official website.

About Acclaim:

Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself as a leading global developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam into homes worldwide. Today, Acclaim, Inc. carries its legacy forward with an unwavering commitment to supporting talented indie developers and delivering high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience. Acclaim’s modern revival stands as a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.

About Blacknut 

Blacknut is the world’s leading pure player cloud gaming service dedicated to the general public, distributed both direct to consumers and B2B through ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services & media companies. Blacknut offers the largest catalog of premium games with over 1,000 titles via 150+ licensing partnerships carefully selected for the whole family, all included in a monthly subscription. The service is available in more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, LATAM, MENA, & North America on a wide range of devices, including mobiles, set-top boxes, and Smart TVs.

My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi have come to town

Shanghai, China — July 17, 2026 | XD Games is thrilled to announce that the new Heartopia × SANRIO CHARACTERS collaboration event begins from 10 July and will run until 23 August.

Heartopia players can now obtain exclusive outfits, vehicles, and more, all themed around three hugely popular SANRIO CHARACTERS: My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi.

Watch the Heartopia × SANRIO CHARACTERS trailer below:

While three new outfits are available from today, players who love Cinnamoroll can acquire a light blue and white ensemble inspired by Cinnamoroll’s blue eyes, huge ears, and curly cinnamon roll-like tail.

Players who prefer Kuromi’s sense of style can obtain a gothic purple and black outfit modelled on Kuromi’s edgier look. It comes complete with pink skull embellishments, just like her signature hood. 

Finally, the My Melody outfit set includes a pink and white dress with frilly accessories, strawberry accents, and a rabbit ear headband inspired by My Melody’s iconic hood.

During the event, players can complete their preferred look with corresponding SANRIO CHARACTERS Vehicles Collection — one per character — and My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi character backpacks. 

Additionally, players can also spin a SANRIO CHARACTERS Gacha Machine to win My Melody, Cinnamoroll and Kuromi-inspired decorative items and figures, SANRIO CHARACTERS stickers, and basic Heartopia resources. Players can also obtain furniture sets from SANRIO CHARACTERS’ Rainbow Cottage.

Alternatively, players can collect stickers via daily quests or by trading with others. There are three sticker sets in total, one for each SANRIO CHARACTERS. Collecting a certain amount of stickers will unlock pet outfits based on My Melody, Cinnamoroll and Kuromi.

The Heartopia × SANRIO CHARACTERS collaboration event begins today and runs until 23 August. Heartopia is available to play for free now on PC, iOS, and Android. 

About XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

New trailer offers a fresh look at the upcoming action-adventure prequel set in the Cathedral universe

Helsingborg, Sweden, March 20th, 2026 – Independent Swedish developer Decemberborn Interactive has revealed a brand-new trailer for Cathedral: Crow’s Curse, the upcoming action-adventure prequel set in the world of Cathedral. The trailer premiered during the Convergence Showcase, an online event celebrating some of the most exciting upcoming AA and indie games.

Cathedral: Crow’s Curse expands the world of Cathedral with a new story centered around Crow, a skilled Shade Sentinel first introduced as an NPC in Cathedral. As the balance of the Shade Forest begins to unravel, Crow must venture through cursed woods and forgotten ancient ruins to uncover the roots of the Sentinel order and confront the dark forces threatening its existence.

Combining tight combat, exploration, and atmospheric storytelling, Cathedral: Crow’s Curse invites players to experience a forgotten chapter of the Cathedral universe. The game builds on the original’s foundations while introducing new locations, abilities, and challenges as players uncover the mysteries surrounding the Shade Sentinels.

The demo for Cathedral: Crow’s Curse is available now in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), and Swedish on Steam. 

About Decemberborn Interactive
Decemberborn Interactive is an independent game developer, based in Helsingborg in southern Sweden. We love games – both to play and to develop them. Our goal is to create fun and immersive experiences through indie games. We have a passionate team based in Sweden, but we also employ freelancers from around the globe to help bring our projects to life.

Bellring Games’ dark-fantasy extraction ARPG drew nearly 430,000 players during its Open Beta and charted on Steam Next Fest’s Top Demos and Top Trending Upcoming lists

July 17, 2026 — Skystone Games and developer Bellring Games today confirmed launch details for Mistfall Hunter, the dark-fantasy extraction ARPG. It will be released July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM PT on Steam, PlayStation, and XBOX.

The release rides a breakout Open Beta. During Steam Next Fest, Mistfall Hunter pulled in nearly 430,000 players and landed on both Steam’s Top Demos and Top Trending Upcoming charts.

Every run is a high-stakes hunt. Drop into a cursed, mist-shrouded world, claim your loot, and extract with your life, or lose it all to rival hunters and the horrors waiting in the fog. PvPvE is the core of it: the threat of other players is what makes every extraction matter.

About Mistfall Hunter

The gods are dead, and the Gyldenmist is devouring the world. Revived by a mysterious girl named Dew, you awaken as a Gyldhunter sent into a bleak, forbidden realm to gather precious Gyldenblod and repair the broken Web of Fate.

That realm is the hunt. Mistfall Hunter drops you into a mist-choked world of corroded horrors, forgotten relics, and rival Gyldhunters, all fighting over the same spoils. Every run is a deadly gamble: loot deep, survive the fog, and ring the bell to extract with your haul because death strips you of everything you were carrying. Secure the loot, or risk it all for more.

Gameplay features:

• Hunt solo or in a three-player squad: fight back-to-back to bring down towering monstrosities and outmaneuver rival hunting parties.
• Magic and steel: choose from six distinctive classes, then switch weapons mid-battle to counter whatever the mist sends at you.
• A battlefield that never sits still: each season reshapes the world with new content from fresh classes, forbidden arcana to uncharted zones, and ancient relics.
• Skill over spending: no pay-to-win, no purchasable stat boosts. Every victory is earned in blood.

Two editions, available on all platforms:

Standard Edition — $24.99
The full base game.

Deluxe Edition — $39.99

The base game plus exclusive bonus content:

• Exclusive Outfit: Forsaken Skeleton
• Exclusive Background: Shipwreck Coast
• Exclusive Earrings: Web of Fate
• Exclusive Standing Pose: Justice
• Exclusive Emotes: Pip’s Daily Life
• Exclusive Avatar: Dew
• Exclusive Avatar Frame: Light Feather
• 2,500 Fate Coins — the in-game currency for cosmetic items

Players who buy Standard can upgrade to Deluxe at any time to unlock the same bonus content.

Launch discount: All platforms get 10% off from July 30, 2026 (01:00 UTC) through August 12, 2026 (17:00 UTC). Note there is no pre-download — the game goes live at launch.

Mistfall Hunter launches July 29 on Steam, PlayStation, and XBOX.

About Bellring Games

Bellring Games is an emerging studio dedicated to gamers around the world. Its first project, Mistfall Hunter, is an upcoming extraction looter set in a dark, mysterious fantasy world. Bellring Games is committed to creating best-in-class action games that inspire and entertain.

About Skystone Games

Skystone Games is a global video game publisher founded by Diablo creator David Brevik and veteran Bill Wang. With a passion for bold ideas and breakout talent, Skystone supports unique projects like Mistfall Hunter, Tiny Bookshop, Crystal of Atlan, HELLCARD, ACECRAFT, and more.

The community-driven strategic auto-battler leaves Early Access with Campaign Mode, progression systems, competitive rankings, and a roadmap of future Factions, Biomes, and content updates

Brisbane, Australia – July 17, 2026 – Independent Australian developer The Tea Division is proud to announce that Vanguard Exiles, the strategic auto-battler designed in collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering, will officially launch into 1.0 on Steam on February 4, 2027.

Watch the official Vanguard Exiles gameplay trailer:

First introduced through a public demo in August 2024 before entering Early Access in March 2025, Vanguard Exiles has spent nearly two years evolving alongside its community. Version 1.0 represents the culmination of that journey, delivering what the team considers a complete, fully featured experience while laying the foundation for years of future growth.

Blending deep board game strategy with competitive auto-battling, Vanguard Exiles places players in the role of Generals commanding their unique Squads across a constantly shifting battlefield. Set in a war-torn dieselpunk world where magic and machinery collide, the game combines accessible mechanics with remarkable strategic depth, creating an experience that would be impossible to recreate in a traditional tabletop format. Digital systems enable endless strategic possibilities, evolving battlefields, and emergent interactions.

The 1.0 launch will introduce the long-awaited Campaign Mode, allowing players to explore Vanguard Exiles‘ world, uncover its lore, and experience a structured single-player alongside the game’s competitive multiplayer offerings. Version 1.0 also introduces progression systems, achievements, rankings, player milestones, unlockable content, and a complete player lifecycle designed to support both casual and competitive audiences. But for The Tea Division, it certainly doesn’t end there.

“Vanguard Exiles is the deepest, most exciting project I’ve been a part of in my over 25 years in the games industry. It’s a sprawling labyrinth of tactical depth that offers endless possibilities,” said Mark Rowley, Director at The Tea Division. “I’ve been blown away by the creative strategies our players have come up with and have been eagerly awaiting this launch so I can watch everyone learn from each other and test out tactics I never would have thought of. That’s why we added Spectator Mode, so players can learn just by watching.”

While the February launch marks Vanguard Exiles’ transition out of Early Access, The Tea Division emphasizes that it is only the beginning of the game’s journey.

The systems being implemented for Version 1.0 have been designed to support future expansion, including new factions, units, actions, biomes, progression opportunities, and ongoing balance updates. The studio intends to continue developing Vanguard Exiles in collaboration with its community, maintaining the player-focused approach that has guided the project throughout Early Access.

Players can wishlist or purchase the Early Access version of Vanguard Exiles on Steam today and join the game’s Discord community for regular development updates, exclusive access to experimental builds, and direct access to the development team.

“Vanguard Exiles combines tabletop design with digital design into a unique and eclectic gameplay experience. The variety offered by the game is exciting, and skillful play introduces all sorts of unexpected novelty,” said Richard Garfield, designer of Vanguard Exiles and Magic: The Gathering. “My favorite thing in game design is having an interesting space to explore – like with Magic: The Gathering and Keyforge. Like those games, Vanguard Exiles is deeply interesting, and I am delighted to share it with a broader audience!”

By locking in a launch date now, The Tea Division says it is confident in the roadmap to deliver every remaining feature planned for Version 1.0, while ensuring the foundations are in place for future iteration and expansion beyond release.

Vanguard Exiles Version 1.0 launches on Steam on February 4, 2027, marking the beginning of the game’s next chapter.

Key Features

• Designed in collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering
• Strategic auto-battler blending board game depth with digital-only gameplay possibilities
• Command unique Squads as powerful Generals
• Explore a dieselpunk world where magic and machinery collide
• Play solo campaigns and challenges, or compete in multiplayer PvP mode
• New Campaign Mode arriving with Version 1.0
• Progression systems, achievements, rankings, unlockables, and player milestones
• Accessible for newcomers while offering deep strategic mastery
• Ongoing post-launch support planned, including new factions, biomes, units, and balance updates

About Vanguard Exiles

Vanguard Exiles is a strategic auto-battler that combines board game-inspired decision-making with the flexibility of a digital platform. Designed by Richard Garfield and developed by The Tea Division, players lead their distinctly unique Squads through dynamic battlefields where every match presents new tactical opportunities. Since its debut demo in August 2024 and Early Access launch in March 2025, Vanguard Exiles has been shaped through close collaboration with its community.

About The Tea Division

The Tea Division is an independent remote studio based in Brisbane, bringing together a passionate group of veterans, many of whom have worked together for decades and collectively have worked on over 100 games spanning 20 years of console, mobile, PC, indie, and AAA video game development. A dynamic and innovative development team, their track record for delivering efficient solutions in a timely manner remains flawless, never compromising quality or service.

With extensive experience in leading/development, the studio boasts no shortage of expertise in platform ports, project delivery, co-development, and project firefighting.

Vanguard Exiles is The Tea Division’s first proudly owned self-published title.

The gates to the white hell will open with a slight delay to finetune the story-based survival sandbox

Oberhaching, Germany, July 17, 2026 – The open world of Permafrost will challenge the hardcore survival players with its constant sub-zero environments and dangers a little later than originally planned. Development studio SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions push the release of the highly anticipated game from its projected summer release date August 21, 2026 to October 9, 2026.

„We are aware that gamers around the globe are eager to dive into the white hell of Permafrost and experience life in the aftermath of a global catastrophe which covered the whole Earth under a deep blanket of snow, ice and deepfreeze temperatures. And we certainly would have loved to open the doors to Permafrost on the originally scheduled release date.“ comments Sebastian Fleer, COO Toplitz Productions. „However, to satisfy the rightfully high expectations that the gamers, the community and not least ourselves have, we decided to give the development team a little more time to finetune the game from performance to content. Quality is key and when Permafrost finally unleashes its survival sandbox with a slight delay in October, we want to make sure that your fight for survival is a memorable gaming experience from start to finish.“

About the game:

Permafrost is a story-driven survival sandbox set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Discover a vast lore-rich open world, alone or in co-op with up to 4 players. Explore, scavenge, craft, and build a network of shelters to outlast the cold.

• The Cold is your true enemy!
  The cold is alive and ever-present. Frostbite, storms, and creeping chill shape every journey, turning preparation, shelter, and timing into matters of survival.
• A frozen open world to explore!
  Traverse a frozen open world where city ruins fade into wilderness. A tense, grounded survival experience shaped by silence and scarcity – no constant gunfire, no fantasy tropes. Just winter, isolation, and resolve.
• Exploration-Gated progression!
  Progress is earned through exploration and adaptation. Restore abandoned shelters, repair broken machines, and reclaim fragile technology to push deeper into the frozen world.
• Your Dog as your loyal companion!
  Your loyal dog companion stands with you when the cold turns everything else silent. Rescued from the ruins, your dog scouts ahead, warns of danger, carries supplies, and keeps you grounded when the silence gets to be too much.
• Symbiotic 1-4 player Co-Op Survival!
  The cold doesn’t care how many of you there are. Play solo or survive alongside up to 3 friends, building shelter networks, dividing responsibilities, and playing to each other’s strengths. Co-op doesn’t simplify the world; it just means you don’t face the cold alone.

Permafrost will be available on PC in Early Access on Steam, GOG.com and EGS on October 9, 2026. More information can be found on the store pages. Join our official Discord server to get the latest news about Permafrost as well as the other exciting titles from Toplitz Productions.

About SpaceRocket Games
SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects. 

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Shoreline Games Lifts Lid on New Release Strategy at Convergence Showcase

Switzerland, July 17, 2026 – Solo developer nospacelost and indie publisher Shoreline Games have today confirmed that cozy, side-scrolling, slice-of-life adventure Kick will launch on Steam in November 2026, with the new release window having been exclusively revealed during today’s Convergence Showcase.

Following a busy summer that saw Kick take to the pitch at IGN Live and put players through their paces with its first playable demo during Steam Next Fest, the team has decided to switch up the formation and give the game a clearer run at a goal this November.

The move will give Kick more room to build momentum in the months ahead, ensuring that when ‘The Kid’ finally laces up his boots, the game is ready to hit the back of the net in style.

Watch the brand new Convergence Showcase trailer here

“The response to Kick this summer has been brilliant, and we’re excited to spend the coming months introducing even more players to nospacelost’s wonderfully charming world before the final whistle blows and Kick launches later this year,” offered Keith Kawamura, CEO of Shoreline Games.

Coming to Steam, the debut title from solo developer nospacelost offers players the chance to race through scenic, Japanese-inspired landscapes, each with its own obstacles to avoid and soccer-ball challenges to master. From bustling streets and scenic beaches to shaded underpasses and sprawling parks, Kick‘s story will see players practicing their skills in the park, running to catch the train, and taking well-trodden shortcuts to shave much-needed seconds off their travel time, all in hopes of beating the dreaded school bell. 

“Kick has always been about those small, overlooked moments of childhood,” added nospacelost. “The response to the game and demo has meant so much to me, and I’m incredibly excited to keep building towards November and finally let players experience The Kid’s full journey.”

Key Features:

• Kick, jump, ‘n’ run through 23 levels, each with its own hazards and opportunities.
• Beat the timer in select timed levels set to challenge your skills, or disable timers for a more laid-back experience. 
• Collect coins to unlock skins for your ball and flags, which can be displayed in-game. 
• Use your ball skills to complete in-game challenges

Kick will launch on Steam this November. A release date will be announced in the months ahead.

About nospacelost

Working on their debut title, Kick, nospacelost is a solo developer from Switzerland committed to creating cozy experiences for everyone to enjoy. 

About Shoreline Games

Shoreline Games is an independent publisher, focusing on unique, eye-catching narrative-driven games developed by talented studios worldwide. Their catalog of indie titles ranges from the academia-inspired Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator, early 2000s-inspired action-adventure Onirism, and most recently, Cyberpunk-Noir Narrative RPG Celestial Return.