The Diablo creator-backed anime action roguelike from Streetlamp Studio and Skystone Games hands players a new Timehacker, new bosses, a new map, and the Authority system ahead of its Spring 2027 launch

SAN FRANCISCO, September 3, 2026 – Skystone Games and Streetlamp Studio today revealed a brand-new story trailer for SlashZero during Sony’s State of Play showcase, and revealed that a brand-new playable demo has launched. This limited-time experience is live starting Sep 3, 2026 3:15 PM PDT and remains accessible until Sep 23, 2026 3:00 PM PDT. Prospective Timehackers can find the download on the PlayStation Store and Steam product pages. announced that an all-new playable demo is available now on PlayStation 5 and Steam. 

SlashZero is a 3D anime side-scrolling roguelike that puts players in the role of a Timehacker traveling across multiple timelines. Its fast-paced combat moves seamlessly between ground and air, allowing players to take down enemies with stylish attacks and fluid combos. Players can experiment with different combat builds, grow stronger as they face more enemies, and uncover the truth of the world. First revealed at the Future Games Show in March, SlashZero is scheduled to launch on PC and PlayStation®5 in spring 2027.

What’s in the Demo

This demo offers the most complete look yet at SlashZero’s core gameplay loop, with up to 10 hours of gameplay. Players start by choosing a Timehacker, then experiment with different combat options and builds, unlock additional Timehackers, progress through various out-of-round systems, and take on new rounds that may reveal hidden bosses. Compared with previous closed and in-person tests, this version includes substantially more playable content.  It includes:

A New Timehacker: Hamlet

A stage robot who awakened under mysterious circumstances, Hamlet now carries the responsibility of saving the world—not only on stage, but across every timeline. He fights with a longsword and shield, can reconfigure his weapons in combat, and excels at overwhelming groups of enemies with sweeping close-range attacks.

Hamlet was teased as a mysterious character in the global trailer released this June and will be playable for the first time in this demo. After completing the first loop as Nyx or Fina and interacting with a character at the camp, players can trigger Hamlet’s story in later loops by meeting the required timeline and mission conditions, unlocking him as a playable Timehacker and beginning a new journey.

Challenge Two New Secret Bosses: Erik and Ye

Although Erik and Ye have appeared in previous demos and trailers, this will be the first time players can challenge them as secret bosses. As one of the first enemies encountered in the tutorial, Erik uses his overwhelming power to sever the Timehacker’s connection to “Silver” before defeating the player with a relentless assault. This time, players can return with more skills and stronger upgrades at their disposal—and finally face him in a full rematch.

Ye previously appeared as an NPC across several maps, but now steps forward as an adversary. Who is he, and what secrets is he hiding? Players will have to uncover the answers for themselves.

Find out more in the new demo!

HIEROS-I, Lord of the Void, Revealed

The new story trailer also marks the first appearance of HIEROS-I, Lord of the Void. No one knows HIEROS-I’s true form. Wielding the power of the Imaginary, HIEROS-I creates new laws and reaches into every timeline, all in an attempt to create an entirely new dimension.

After fighting through multiple timelines and completing the prerequisite challenges, players will come face-to-face with HIEROS-I for the first time. The ultimate target of every Timehacker, HIEROS-I appears as an immense, distant figure and issues a challenge: “Forget those false timelines… Behold the truth.”

The truth of time—and of this world—will be waiting for Timehackers when SlashZero launches in spring 2027. 

The demo will also give players an early look at stages and environments from new maps. SlashZero’s roguelike systems have expanded as well. The new Authority, Infinity of Space, introduces a range of additional buffs and build options. Players can also upgrade more Chips to reshape how each character plays, unlock additional Authority Codes, and progress through more out-of-round progression systems. Together, these in-round mechanics and long-term progression systems support distinctly different combat builds, ensuring that every run offers a fresh experience.

Availability

The SlashZero demo is now available on Steam and PlayStation®5. Players can download it from the Steam Store or PlayStation Store. Add SlashZero to your wishlist today, and stay tuned for more announcements and content ahead of its spring 2027 launch. From September 4-7, the development team will also host Dev Stream on Steam and the game’s official community channels. Producer Jun and other members of the team will walk viewers through the core gameplay, showcase content from the new demo, and answer questions from players. 

• Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4061170/SlashZero/
• PlayStation page: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10018159
• Official website: https://streetlampgame.com/ 

About SlashZero

SlashZero is a 3D side-scrolling action roguelike set in a cyberpunk world on the brink of temporal collapse. Players take on the role of a Timehacker, traveling through fractured timelines to eliminate the forces of HIEROS-I. The game features stylish aerial combos and fluid, distinctive combat, while builds continue to evolve with each round and the story gradually unfolds across repeated rounds and deaths.

Core Game Features

• High-Quality 3D Anime Visuals: Striking 3D anime-style graphics bring SlashZero’s futuristic world and characters to life.
• Vertical Side-Scrolling Combat: A broad range of moves and dynamic skills, combined with 3D space, delivers exceptional mobility and tactical depth.
• Randomized Roguelike Levels: An advanced procedural generation system ensures that every journey through time offers new environments, challenges, and skill combinations.
• Simultaneous PC and PS5 Launch: Developed for both platforms from the outset, SlashZero is designed to deliver a consistent level of performance on PC and PS5.

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 “Moon Holy Grail War” Reborn: Fate/EXTRA Record Sets its Sights for Launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Jan. 28 + Livestream Deep Dive Tomorrow

Incredible new trailer revealed today showcases the latest gameplay

TOKYO (Sept. 3, 2026)– Aniplex announced today that the highly anticipated Fate/EXTRA Record is set to launch Jan. 28, 2027 on Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch™, and revealed details of its editions. Fans can wishlist the game on Steam. Physical preorders open at retailers from today, with exact timing varying by retailer.

Fans can get a close-up look at Fate/EXTRA Record in a special program narrated by Atsushi Abe and Yui Ishikawa, voices of the Protagonist, premiering on the TYPE-MOON YouTube channel. Abe is known for Toma Kamijo in A Certain Magical Index, and Ishikawa for Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan.

Livestream date and time: Friday, September 4, 8:00 PM JST (11:00 AM UTC / 4:00 AM PT / 7:00 AM ET / 12:00 PM BST / 1:00 PM CEST)

Watch on the TYPE-MOON YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@type-moon_games

Today’s trailer showcases an all-new look at Fate/EXTRA Record

Originally released in 2010 as the first RPG in the Fate series, Fate/EXTRA has been completely recreated for modern platforms and includes entirely new content. Additional story content, redrawn character designs and a more strategic deck-building dramatic command battle system have been added, delivering a rich experience that’s familiar, but fresh to longtime fans of the series.

In Fate/EXTRA Record, a super computer has been discovered on the moon, and the Holy Grail – an omnipotent wish-granting device created by the Moon Cell – grants the user any desire. A battle over ownership of a single Holy Grail – the Holy Grail War – begins at SE.RA.PH, a virtual world that has been constructed on the moon.

Vying for the Grail are 128 Masters, commanding servants who were heroes of human history, each guarding their own wish should they succeed, as they fight to survive and vanquish their enemies via deck-building command card battles. Players are thrust into the role as a Master, a second year high school student at Tsukumihara Academy suffering from amnesia.

Unable to recall who you are or what you are fighting for, you are accompanied by a single servant as you battle in a brutal fight to the death in a seven-round tournament. Harness a wide-range of weapons at your disposal, and string together unbeatable combinations in combat – including the Mystic Code that can aid greatly in battle. Uncover your enemy’s true name and unlock their weakness to defeat them and claim the Grail for your own.

Fate/EXTRA Record is available in 4 editions: a physical Standard Edition, a physical Limited Edition, a digital Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition. Wishlist the game on Steam now. Physical editions open for preorder at retailers from today, with exact timing varying by retailer.

Standard Edition (physical and digital)Console: 59.99 USD, or 69.99 USD on Nintendo Switch 2. Steam: 59.99 USD or 59.99 EUR.

Included:

• Base Game

Limited Edition (physical only)

89.99 USD, or 99.99 USD on Nintendo Switch 2.

Packaged with the game are an extensive soundtrack and art book that will enhance the experience of Fate/EXTRA Record.

Included:

• Game
• Fate/EXTRA Record 3-Disc Soundtrack and SteelBook Case
• Disc 1: YOSHIMASA TERUI Sounds
• Disc 2: KEITA HAGA Sounds
• Disc 3: Original Game Arranged Sounds

Along with Terui Yoshimasa and Haga Keita’s tracks from the base game, also included are arranged tracks from the original Fate/EXTRA, 75 tracks in total! This 3-disc set will come packaged in a special SteelBook® case.

• Fate/EXTRA Record Material / Art and Concept Book

This comprehensive art book includes elaborate visuals for characters, colorful dungeon illustrations and notes from the creators! *As the art book includes significant spoilers for the game, we highly recommend waiting until after completing the game to read it.

Digital Deluxe Edition (digital only)

Console: 79.99 USD. Steam: 79.99 USD or 79.99 EUR.

This lavish edition will include the digital copy of the game, DLC outfits and a DLC arrangement of the original Fate/EXTRA soundtrack usable in the game, and a Digital Soundtrack and Art Book.

Included:

• Base Game
• Fate/EXTRA Arranged BGM Pack

Use the phonograph in My Room to play arranged music from the original Fate/EXTRA.

• Servant and Player Special Outfits Bundle

3 outfit packs that can be used within the game!

• Beach Style Set
• Night Style Set
• Festival Style Set

Digital Soundtrack and Art Book

• A digital soundtrack and artbook that contains original music tracks and artwork.

Digital Deluxe Edition notes:
*This product will contain content that can be purchased individually. Please be careful not to purchase any content twice.
*The Digital Soundtrack and Art Book is a separate application from the main game.
*The Art Book can be enjoyed in Japanese or English.
*Servant and Player Special Outfits Bundle and Fate/EXTRA Arranged BGM Pack can be enjoyed after unlocking them in My Room.
*Contents, product names, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*The included additional contents may be delivered at a later date.
*The Digital Soundtrack contents are the same as the limited physical edition soundtrack, Fate/EXTRA Record Soundtrack.
*The Art Book contents are the same as the limited physical edition artbook, Fate/EXTRA Record Material.

Wishlist Fate/EXTRA Record on Steam today

Keep up to date with Fate/EXTRA Record ahead of its launch next year by following @AnxGamingHub.

About Aniplex Inc.

Aniplex Inc. is a diversified entertainment company handling an extensive range of businesses worldwide, primarily focusing on Japanese animation. The company develops a multitude of businesses with a primary focus on the planning and production of anime-related IPs, alongside conducting videogame planning and development, releasing video package products, producing and distributing theatrical films, television program licensing, merchandise licensing, the production and sales of merchandise and figurines, e-commerce shop ANIPLEX ONLINE operation, and live event and stage performance production.

Aniplex has full ownership of its subsidiary animation production companies A-1 Pictures Inc. and CloverWorks Inc., as well as the game production company Lasengle Inc., which mainly focuses on planning, development, and operations on game titles such as Fate/Grand Order. In addition, the firm actively pursues business opportunities and development for overseas markets via Crunchyroll, a DTC (Direct to Consumer) anime streaming service, Aniplex of America Inc., a US-based distribution company that focuses on English-speaking regions, and North and South American markets, and Aniplex (Shanghai) Ltd., which focuses on licensing, product development, and IP development for anime in China.

London (September 3, 2026) During today’s PlayStation State of Play broadcast, Capcom revealed the latest trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance™, offering an enticing new look at the monsters, locale, story, and new gameplay mechanics coming to the action RPG’s massive expansion when it arrives in 2027 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The latest Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance trailer can be viewed below.

A Sky-Scraping Scrap

Today’s trailer gave the first details on the cataclysmic events that set the narrative of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance into motion. Following the main story of Monster Hunter Wilds™, the Forbidden Lands Expedition Team is suddenly beset by the colossal Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung. The devastation left by this sudden arrival inspires the construction of Madoi Stronghold to prepare for Lao-Shan Lung’s eventual reappearance. As the Expedition Team builds their fortress, the mists obscuring Wyveria’s skies gradually recede, revealing the Skybound Eyrie: a new locale floating high above the clouds that features ancient ruins and undiscovered endemic life.

In the years following the climactic encounter with Arkveld, members of the Expedition Team have continued to grow and change.  The new trailer reveals that Nata, the young Keeper is now supporting the Expedition Team accompanied by Bangard, a Wudwud that is particularly fond of Nata. Together, this intrepid pair will overcome strange abnormalities with the Expedition Team in the Skybound Eyrie, such as unseen Guardian Monsters and the Elder Dragons invading the Forbidden Lands.

Skybound Fury

The first new monster revealed for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is the pack-hunting aerial ace Araketa. This newly discovered large monster is capable of high-speed flight utilizing powerful air currents released from its wings. Pack leaders emit distinctive sounds to command and coordinate the movements of the pack. The trailer also revealed the newly discovered Elder Dragon Gundoraja, a massive serpentine figure with the ability to bend the storm to its will.

Gimme a Boost

Today’s trailer also gave a deeper look at the new Boost Bracer equipment, which enables new abilities. When activated, the Boost Bracer temporarily introduces exhilarating new attacks, combos, and mobility maneuvers to give hunters more versatile options while tackling tougher challenges. More abilities for each weapon type, as well as new gameplay mechanics, will be also revealed in the future. Keep an eye out for these updates, along with much more news to share on Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance as the massive expansion heads towards launch in 2027.

About Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance:

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance advances the story of the Monster Hunter Wilds as the Expedition Team’s adventure soars to a new locale set amongst the clouds. In the expansion, hunters will explore islands in the sky and wield explosive new abilities that evolve the gameplay and take the hunting action to new heights. The challenge will also rise to a whole new level with the return of Elder Dragons and Master Rank content.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Shape your daughter’s path to Immortality, grow meaningful relationships, fight with demons, and explore an Eastern fantasy realm

Indie developer KDream and publisher 2P Games proudly announce the Steam demo for their upcoming Xianxia-themed life-sim RPG, My Fairy Princess, is available on Steam right now. The demo is released ahead of the game’s participation in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, giving players an early taste of what parenthood looks like in a mystical fabled realm.

Fans of classic daughter-raising simulators –such as Princess Maker and Volcano Princess– will find themselves immersed in a fairy land of changing seasons and lively street markets, with added RPG elements and combat styles, and a diverse cast of romanceable characters in a traditional eastern fantasy setting.

In My Fairy Princess, players take on the role of a secluded cultivator who unexpectedly gets a life-changing request: to adopt an orphaned girl. In their new parenting role, they’ll nurture their child through her formative years in cultivation, raising her with warmth and navigating the emotional turmoil of growing up. Every step in her life will shape her path, from farming and cooking to fishing by the river or crafting elixirs. And guided by her parent’s philosophy, she’ll develop her own ideas and aspirations in life: will she embrace a quiet mortal life, or ascend to immortality?

The world of My Fairy Princess is a fabled realm bustling with life for players to explore. From peaceful and shimmering  lakes and mountains, to busy and warm urban market towns. In this world humans, fiends, and immortals coexist. Players will encounter a wide cast of diverse characters: an extravagant heiress, a wandering swordsman, and a wise seeker of the Dao. How they interact and which bonds they form will shape their daughter’s emotional growth and future aspirations.

However, not everything is peace and conversations around a warm tea. In the way of the cultivator, there are also fierce fights. Beyond the borders of the town, there are wild regions to explore where trouble might arise. Players will have different combat styles to choose from and divine weapons to wield against their enemies.

KEY FEATURES

• Choose your role as a nurturing father or mother: Experience the journey from your chosen parental perspective as you guide your daughter’s growth through warmth, guidance, and daily routines.
• Plan your daily schedule wisely: Every activity affects your daughter’s character. Balance studies in poetry, music, and the immortal arts with leisurely pursuits such as farming, home cooking, riverside fishing, and alchemy.
• Immerse yourself in a rich Eastern world of seasonal traditions and lively festivities: Watch the world change throughout the four seasons. Accompany your daughter as she takes the stage at the Flower Birthday Festival or gathers close friends around the hearth on New Year’s Eve.
• Explore the wilderness beyond the fairyland: Leave your tranquil home behind to stroll through the bustling Market Streets, interact with eccentric locals, and embark on journeys across diverse landscapes. If ruffians block your path, settle disputes through martial arts!
• Build bonds with a diverse and memorable cast: Meet noble daughters, wandering gallants, academy scholars, and fellow cultivators. They can become your daughter’s companions, mentors, or potential lifelong partners. When she comes of age, who will win her hand?
• Achieve different endings and reincarnations: Will she become a compassionate physician, a celebrated dancer, a mystic prodigy, or a wandering chivalric hero? A reincarnation cycle spanning multiple playthroughs allows regrets from one lifetime to find closure in the next, gradually revealing her true origins.

ABOUT 2P GAMES

2P Games was founded in China by a small team of experts from the Asian games industry with a decade of professional experience. They are behind the release of successful indie gems like Sultan’s Game, Immortal Life, Dust to the End, Greedland, The Hungry Lamb, and Looper Tactics.

For more information on 2P Games and its products, please visit 2pgames.net/links. Or join the 2P Games Discord Server.

September 3, 2026 | Attention, investigators: your next case has been assigned. If you’ve unraveled Return of the Obra Dinn and The Case of the Golden Idol, SUPERTHUMb has a new case file on the way, Death at Fleming Manor. Today, the studio is excited to reveal it will release on Steam November 3rd, already wishlisted by over 65,000 investigators, alongside a brand-new release date trailer.

Wishlist Now on Steam

“Your job is to write the death certificate.” In 1959, a mysterious death awaits inside a grand British manor. Investigate eerie scenes and complete forensic documents, and decide for yourself, accident, suicide, or murder. Your conclusions will shape the final outcome.

A demo is also available now on Steam, featuring the Prologue and Chapter 1, already holding a “Very Positive” rating from over 140 reviews. Play the Demo Now.

About the Game

If you unraveled Return of the Obra Dinn and The Case of the Golden Idol to the very end, it’s time to pick up your pen. Your job is to write the death certificate.

England, 1959. A series of unexplained deaths has occurred at Fleming Manor, a country estate outside London. As the investigator assigned to the cases, you’ll examine each scene, study the condition of the body, question the people involved, and review the available evidence. You must identify the victim, determine the cause of death, and decide whether it was accidental, self-inflicted, or murder.

When you believe you understand what happened, record your conclusions in a death certificate or emergency report. Choosing a suspect isn’t enough, missing or incorrect information may lead to the wrong conclusion.

Death at Fleming Manor is a forensic mystery adventure built around observation, deduction, and official documentation. Its hand-drawn visual style is inspired by European crime and mystery comics of the 1960s, while the soundtrack draws from classic detective dramas. If you enjoy Agatha Christie mysteries, methodical investigations, and story-driven games where small details matter, this is one to watch.

Key Features

Complete the Official Records
Examine each body, review the evidence, and record your conclusions in death certificates and emergency reports.

A Mystery Set in a 1950s British Manor
Investigate a series of deaths at an isolated country estate, where the residents may not be telling you everything.

Hand-Drawn Ligne Claire Artwork
Explore scenes illustrated by hand in a style inspired by European mystery comics from the 1960s. Every visual was hand-drawn by the team, who have documented their full Clip Studio Paint process on YouTube.

Draw Your Own Conclusions
The game won’t confirm your suspicions for you. To close a case, you must identify what happened and support every part of your report with evidence.

About SUPERTHUMb

SUPERTHUMb is an independent game development team based in South Korea with over 10 years of game development experience. Since 2015, the studio has created and released games across mobile and PC, including Animal Hot Springs, Animal Cinema, and other titles. Death at Fleming Manor marks the team’s return to PC development with a new focus on narrative mystery and forensic deduction, combining methodical investigation with hand-drawn artwork inspired by classic European detective comics.

Explore an all new region full of cute characters, new quests, expressive outfits, and more!

Brisbane, Australia – September 3rd, 2026 – Indie game developer 5 Lives Studios has today launched the largest update yet for their beloved wholesome traveling merchant adventure Cozy Caravan. Available on all platforms, this 1.6 update, Ibis Isles, adds a huge host of new content as players take their happiness guild offshore in this expansive getaway. To commemorate this launch, Cozy Caravan will be 35% off on Steam and Switch through September 13th.

This new region includes a bevy of all new characters, quests, and more. See the sights of this island paradise by taking in its Pineapple Pavillion, Zen Garden, Glow Worm Cave, and Aviary Airport, among other surprise attractions. Expand your culinary repertoire with dozens of new recipes ranging from spicy sushi rolls, to mushroom risotto, to coconut cream pies and more. Show off your style with 10 new outfits and five new accessories. Express yourself whether you’re feeling like going grunge, skater, or surfer. Or maybe it’s more of a pirate captain kind of day?

“We’ve been so heartwarmed by the response Cozy Caravan has received from our community that we wanted to spread the love by creating a wealth of all new content, for free, as a way to thank everyone for all their support,” said Dean Ferguson, Creative Lead on Cozy Caravan and Co-Founder of 5 Lives Studios. “This Ibis Isles update is absolutely massive, ensuring that our fans have something to play while sipping hot cocoa (or iced matcha for our friends in the northern hemisphere friends) when they want to relax. Cozy Caravan is now bigger and better than ever, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We hope you enjoy your time at the Ibis Isles!”

More about Cozy Caravan:
Cozy Caravan lets you embark on an expedition where the arts of crafting, trading, and exploration come together in an enchanting, adorable world. Create your own cuddly alter-ego and explore open roads with your trusty caravan alongside your best buddy Bubba, setting up mobile markets as you sojourn from town to town. Craft a variety of items through delightful mini-games, then set up your market and trade with the locals. 

Experience the warmth of small-town charm with every friendly gesture along the way. Encounter a rich tapestry of characters with their own stories and quests, deepening the sense of connection and community on your travels.  Stop and say hello to the local townsfolk and join in on fun activities. And keep an eye out, you never know where you might find someone who could use a lift! 

Since its Steam Early Access launch in May 2024, Cozy Caravan courted quite the acclaim, where it’s accrued an average “Very Positive” user rating across over 550 players and won for Excellence in Sound Design at the 2024 Australian Game Developer Awards. In that time it’s received three major updates, adding massive new areas like Harvestvale, Cottonbluff Cove, and Bayside – each bringing all new characters, quests, and cute, cozy vibes!

About 5 Lives Studios
5 Lives Studios was founded by five industry veterans in 2013. Having worked together in various studios for almost a decade, they decided to set out on their own independent venture to create the games they’ve always wanted to make, beginning with their debut game Satellite Reign. Between them, they’ve worked on a wide variety of genres and properties, including Syndicate, Grand Theft Auto, Darksiders, Star Wars, and more.

Chain devastating combos, unleash angelic Blessings, and blast through demon hordes with an all-new Shotgun in the roguelite action-RPG’s biggest demo update yet.

September 3, 2026 – LINE Games announced that the Ember and Blade 2.0 Demo will go live on September 3, inviting players to descend once more into its dark fantasy world. Shaped by player feedback, this marks a major overhaul of the game’s combat and progression systems.

Demo 2.0 gives players even more ways to shape how they fight. Chain light and heavy attacks into powerful combos, link Blessings directly to actions, and experiment with new Arcana to create devastating combinations throughout each run. The Sword and Hammer have also been revamped, while the all-new Shotgun brings a completely new weapon to Fenrix’s arsenal.

New Features and Improvements Include:

• Action 2.0 – Chain the Carnage: String light and heavy attacks into devastating combos with a reworked action and stamina system built to keep the fight flowing.
• Lock, Load, and Let Loose: Rediscover the fully reworked Sword and Hammer, or blast through demon hordes with the all-new Shotgun in Fenrix’s arsenal.
• Blessing Link – Divine Power, Your Way: Link Blessing powers directly to light attacks, heavy attacks, and dashes to unleash their effects in combat without consuming stamina. Experiment with different combinations and complete Blessing Link Sets to unlock additional bonuses.
• New Arcana – Build Beyond the Limit: Discover new Arcana cards and open up even more possibilities for powerful builds.
• Monsters & Combat – Give ’Em Hell: Face improved monster reactions and interactions with the environment, a new Break state, and redesigned Elite combat.
• UI/UX – Stay in the Fight: Take advantage of expanded control options, improved visibility, and an overhauled Elevator.
• Sanctuary Life – Even Immortals Need a Break: Step away from the demon-slaying to meet adorable marimos and watch the Sanctuary change dynamically with the time of day.

Ready to embrace the curse again? Ember and Blade Demo 2.0 goes live on September 3 as the team continues working toward the game’s upcoming Early Access release. Wishlist Ember and Blade on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, and Xbox. Stay up-to-date by joining the official Discord server, and check out the LINE Games page, X, and YouTube channel for more heavenly details. 

About LINE Games

LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide. Its in-house studio, Nine Lives, is a small team of 15 industry veterans, with experience across globally recognized titles, dedicated to delivering high-quality, memorable game experiences.

HeartLoop Games’ single-player roguelike fighting game will be playable at PAX West from September 4–7, alongside a brand-new online demo

Montreal, Canada — September 2, 2026 — Independent Montreal-based studio HeartLoop Games is excited to announce that its debut title, single-player roguelike fighting game Poly Fighter, will launch in Steam Early Access on October 13, 2026. The announcement comes alongside a brand-new trailer ahead of the game’s appearance at PAX West, taking place from September 4–7.

Developed as a love letter to fighting games and arcade classics, Poly Fighter blends fast-paced one-on-one combat with roguelike progression. Players fight their way through a high-stakes underground league, stealing moves from defeated opponents and combining them to create wildly different builds every run. 

Ahead of its October 13 Early Access launch, Poly Fighter will be playable at PAX West from September 4–7, where attendees can step into the ring and experience its unique blend of retro-inspired fighting action and run-based progression firsthand.
Interested in speaking with the team? Contact Dead Good Media to arrange an interview with the developers at PAX West or online. 

Players around the world will also be able to get hands-on with the game through a new online demo.

“We’re excited to finally share that Poly Fighter is coming to Early Access on October 13 as we’re keen to get the community’s input on the game,” said Osama Dorias, Creative Director. “PAX West is a great opportunity for us to put the game directly into players’ and press’ hands, and we’re looking forward to seeing how people respond to Poly Fighter as we head toward launch.“

Key Features:

• Fight, adapt, and repeat: Battle your way through a high-stakes underground league in tense one-on-one fights, choosing opponents, climbing the ranks and facing increasingly powerful rivals and secret bosses.
• Steal moves and build your perfect fighter: Defeat opponents to earn new abilities, then swap, chain and upgrade them to create devastating synergies and an ever-evolving fighting style.
• Create wildly different builds every run: Experiment with everything from super-armoured tanks and relentless rushdown fighters to zoning specialists and chaotic projectile-heavy machines in a roguelike twist on the classic fighting game formula.
• Accessible to newcomers, challenging for veterans: Choose between modern, approachable controls and nostalgic motion inputs, with stylish combos that are easy to pick up and thousands of possible move interactions to master.
• A retro-cool aesthetic built for solo players: Experience high-stakes duels and replayable build experimentation without the pressure of ranked ladders or online competition, brought to life with snappy animations and a banging soundtrack.

Poly Fighter launches in Steam Early Access on October 13, 2026, and will be playable at PAX West from September 4–7. Players can also wishlist and try the online demo now.

About HeartLoop Games
HeartLoop is an exciting new indie studio based in Montreal, Canada and founded by a bunch of old friends who still get excited about making cool stuff together. We love games: playing them, talking about them, and especially creating them. Our approach is simple: build things step-by-step, share them with players early, and stay flexible so the game can evolve into the best version of itself. Most of all, we are making Poly Fighter because it is the kind of game we would love to play ourselves. Montreal can be a very cold place, but we are very warm people

Dive into SS6 Pyrite Nyx now

Shanghai, China — September 3, 2026 | XD Games is thrilled to announce that the latest Etheria: Restart season — SS6 Pyrite Nyx —  begins today. In addition to four new playable Animuses, this brand new season also introduces new PVE and PVP modes, new character outfits, new main story chapters, and a special celebration event to mark the first anniversary of Etheria: Restart’s global launch.

Watch the SS6 Pyrite Nyx trailer below:

SS6 brings a series of new benefits and themed events to Etheria: Restart, beginning with an event that enables players to complete missions and collect Sleight Scrip tickets. Those tickets can be exchanged for various resource rewards, including Pyrite Tally, a key event item that players can flip to earn a random share of a massive 100 million Hydra Crystal prize pool.

One of the main ways to earn tickets for the draw event is a new mode called Pyrite Plunder. This server-wide faction event sees players joining one of two phantom thief groups — the Umbral Prowlers or the Pyrite Pageant — and tasks them with earning as many event points as possible by completing various tasks.

These points contribute to an overall effort to reduce the shared HP pool of a series of strongholds on a map. As players work together to push the frontline forward and open the path to the main central stronghold, they’ll also earn plenty of rewards, including Sleight Scrip and event items to be exchanged in the shop. 

Watch the 1st Anniversary Celebration trailer below:

SS6 will also introduce new game modes for players to tackle. Desynced Recursion is a seasonal, idle-style PvE mode where retro, pixel-art Animuses take the field to confront endless stages in pursuit of leaderboard rankings, progression resources, and selectable pixel Avatars. Auto Arena is an additional idle PvP mode wherein players set a team of Animuses and battle automatically, trying to rack up wins and earn points for their chosen faction.

Two new Main Quest story chapters will also debut throughout SS6, alongside a new Special Episode. In Chapter 11, Umbra Haunt, players head off in search of Beyontin again, encountering another unexpected incident. Chapter 12, Beyond Blossom, then reveals that Hyperlinkers face an enemy hidden in the shadows.

SS6 will bring a number of new Animuses to Etheria: Restart, starting today with Jolt. Jolt is a new kinetic, damage-dealing Animus equipped with electrical powers and a giant hammer. After taking a fatal hit in battle, Jolt can enter the Thunder Spirit state, allowing her to stay in the fight and keep the pressure on foes. 

Watch the New Animus Jolt trailer below: 

Additional characters will be added to Etheria: Restart throughout SS6, including Kynessa, a brand-new Apex Animus, due to arrive in the second phase of the season from 23 September. The final Animus drop of the season comes on 14 October, introducing Syen and Auroral Nell. 

Additionally, SR Animus Diting will receive Animetry Awaken in SS6, allowing Hyperlinkers who max out all of his skills to unlock additional enhancements. 

For more information on the above and everything else that’s coming in SS6 Pyrite Nix, including the new Hyper Colosseum modes, SS6 season launch log-in bonuses, unlockable skins, the season-themed puzzle, and more, you can watch the Hypertalk Ep. 9: SS6 Preview on the official Etheria: Restart YouTube channel, read the SS6.1 patch notes and seasonal balance adjustments.

Etheria: Restart 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.

Quality of life improvements and bug fixes make trinket restoration more relaxing than ever!

London, England – September 3rd, 2026 – “Best Small Studio” indie game developer Spilt Milk Studios has unleashed the latest update to their fan-favourite wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin. The 1.6 “Spick and Span” update introduces a host of community-requested features and improvements, alongside a special crossover with PowerWash Simulator 2, adding a new gnome trinket from the beloved cleaning series. Trash Goblin is also now available as part of a Steam bundle with PowerWash Simulator 2, giving players the chance to pick up both cosy experiences together.

Chief among the new features is the Trinket Finder, which allows you to find lost trinkets or just locate something specific. Now if you’re looking for something that’s fallen down the back of your bed, or become hard to reach behind the Soak Tub or Customer Bell, you’ll have an easy way of sniffing it out. It’s also just super handy to find things in busy areas, or when you’re not sure what is where in your busy shop. 

On the technical side the game now properly supports ultra widescreen monitors, and we’ve also made changes to how the system writes to save files so corruption should be a thing of the past, and proper messaging is in place for any existing corrupted files..

Other quality of life changes include loads of fixes and tweaks for our mercy timer system, determining which trinkets are prioritised for the player in their sack, and there have been fixes to stop NPCs asking for things you’ve already sold, and they’re no longer refusing to accept trinkets either. Spilt Milk Studios also confirmed that Trash Goblin is coming to mobile, with an iOS and Android version planned to bring the cosy restoration experience to players on the go.

“We massively expanded Trash Goblin with its Artist of Brimhaven DLC and the 1.5 in May, but we’re constantly learning from our community about what we can do to make being a trash goblin an even more relaxing experience,” said Andrew Smith, Creative Director at Spilt Milk Studios. “Much like our titular goblin friend, we’re tinkerers too, and we want to ensure we’re giving back to the community by evolving Trash Goblin into the best game it can be. So thank you all for your feedback, as we continue to expand Trash Goblin into its ultimate form.”

More on Trash Goblin:
Trash Goblin lets you customise your myriad of already-peculiar goods by combining these trinkets together in almost endless ways, uncovering, cleaning, upcycling & recolouring them into even more strange and wonderful new items to meet the eccentric requests of your colourful customers. Get to know your regulars so you can make custom pieces tailored around their desires – which will fetch you even more money! 

Grow your business! Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy new and better tools that offer additional ways to restore your trinkets – making them even more valuable – and expand your space, customising it to your tastes.

About Spilt Milk Studios
Spilt Milk Studios is a multi-award-winning independent game developer. We’re focused on delighting players with wholesome games made with a twist, and are dedicated to fostering a diverse community who values curiosity and empathy. We’re making games for a global audience, and are driven by an inexorable moral imperative around how we build our company and the kinds of games we want to make. These pillars guide us as we grow, nurturing people, processes & talent so that we leave the world a better place than how we found it. It’s literally the least we can do.