Leamington Spa, UK – June 09, 2026:  UK games publisher Kwalee and independent developer The Wild Gentlemen are pleased to announce a new demo for upcoming sci-fi horror immersive sim, RetroSpace. Players can step into the unknown by downloading the demo now on Steam. 

The demo features a medical sector and a mind-bending space-time jump that adds a whole new layer to the experience. Players will need to navigate the mysterious Aurora 5 space station in pursuit of their objectives, but how they get there is entirely up to them. Along the way, they’ll encounter unexpected challenges, uncover secrets, and decide for themselves how to overcome the obstacles standing in their path.

RetroSpace is a Disco-punk space horror where players can be a sneaky chap or a mutant action hero as they try to survive on a space station swallowed by a black hole. A mind-bending ride with weird creatures, immersive features, time jumps, and ‘70s mustaches!

Download the demo here

About RetroSpace

RetroSpace is a love letter to the immersive games of yesteryear, with a modern sensibility and some unique, genre-bending twists.

IMMERSIVE DISCO-PUNK SPACE-HORROR!

You were but a simple janitor, now you are the last hope of all humanity! A space station has been swallowed by a sentient black hole, weird animal and plant hybrids roam the corridors, and even time itself has gone completely mad around you. Navigate with stealth or unleash a blast-tastic odyssey through the cursed station. Will you be the hero Earth needs, or are you groovin’ to save your own soul? The choice is yours!

SURVIVING AURORA 5

The enemies on the station of Aurora 5 are completely different from each other, so you’ve gotta channel your inner mad scientist to outsmart ’em. Survival ain’t just luck; it’s about cracking the code on their behavior, special abilities, and weaknesses. You will also have to deal with a variety of environmental factors. Security systems – for example – can be extremely deadly unless you find a way and turn them into traps or even unlikely allies…

STEALTH VS ACTION

Don’t like conflicts? Would you rather hide in the dark or find a way around your enemy? Or are you the kind who goes completely mental and attacks your opponent with its own flaming body part? The choice is yours, janitor! RetroSpace allows you to solve situations in many different ways. Total avoidance is as legit as a diversion, trap setting, or full-on “balls-to-the-wall” action.

THE STATION

Aurora 5 is a massively interconnected and open station that you are free to explore. As you discover new and new areas, shortcuts, and secret paths will open up to previously visited locations. This can be accessed through a (mostly) peaceful central HUB area, where you can return anytime when you can’t take the madness and horror any longer.

MUTAMODS, DEATH, AND REBIRTH

Mutamods™ can make your life much easier and enhance your combat and stealth skills. Want to become a tentacle-armed, mind-controlling, shadow-lurking mutant madman? Be our guest. BUT BEARE! Mutamods™ may have unexpected and irreversible side effects…

Death will be integral to your journey, but don’t worry! Aurora can produce an infinite number of clones of you. But here’s the hitch – cloning ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. You should be prepared for some severe cloning degenerations, and of course, it is highly recommended to get your stuff back from your former self. (and always carry a mustache! – thank us later) Get ready for a wild ride through the psychedelic unknown, where every death is just another funky twist in your interstellar journey!

KEY FEATURES

• Narrative-heavy, humorous, and dark story – aka “disco-fever space-satire” with a surprising amount of depth and twists.
• Immersive sim elements – choose how to solve problems and deal with obstacles. Take advantage of light and shadow, lure enemies into traps, hack turrets, and security stations, find hidden routes, and create diversions.
• Mutations (Mutamods™) are at your disposal to enhance your average stealth-shooter experience with juicy superpowers. BEWARE: With great power comes great responsibility (and unexpected side effects).
• Modernized retro feel with low poly aesthetics, infused with the 60s and 70s retro-futuristic setting and atmosphere.
• Metroidvania-like, interconnected level design, and a meaningful death/rebirth system with a unique twist.

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, Town to City, Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Grime II and Modulus: Factory Automation alongside upcoming releases such as Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Rune Dice, Steam to Electric, Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS and more. 

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.

About The Wild Gentlemen 

The Wild Gentlemen was formed in 2018 by three friends with the aim of creating a truly unique, creative and ambitious new indie development team.

They’re now a team of 23 professional veterans and talented newcomers, whose first game – Chicken Police – Paint it RED! – was a huge critical success. The team creates in a variety of genres and moods, but their priority is always to produce games of artistic merit and the highest possible quality.

The team is currently working on several projects, the highly anticipated sequel – Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!, Moses & Plato – Last Train to Clawville, and RetroSpace.

Action-Packed Trailer Showcases New Character Ark Ranger Black, Moran King of Flowers Costume, Hero-Themed Story Event, and More! 

Level Infinite announced that the ‘Ark Ranger’ update for the award-winning sci-fi RPG shooter GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is now available today for PC and mobile devices. Inspired by classic tokusatsu-style TV series (i.e. Power Rangers), the update introduces brand-new character Ark Ranger Black, a dramatic original storyline, a new costume for Moran who leads the underworld Peony association, and six sizzling NIKKE Limited costume reruns. 

The new story event, Ark Ranger, follows three NIKKE actresses – Black, Red, and Blue – who portray heroes in the Ark’s most popular tokusatsu show. While the cameras capture flashy battles and transformation sequences, Black’s journey quickly becomes personal. Players will be immersed in her event story as she confronts trauma, loss, and the harsh reality behind heroism and if on-screen heroes are truly heroic.

Downloaded over 45 million times since launch, GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is available globally for PC, iOS and Android mobile devices. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE continues to deliver regular updates and content expansions that keep players immersed in the game’s evolving narrative. Fans can stay tuned for more announcements of upcoming collaborations at http://nikke-en.com.

Download the game on the iOS App Store, Google Play and Windows PC.

About Level Infinite
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com

Get a first taste of the isometric tactical RPG’s innovative reality-shifting gameplay with a new video and jump into the Steam demo now!

PARIS – June 11, 2026 – Independent developer Nextale Games today unveiled new details for Calame, a single-player isometric tactical RPG that blends deep, classic strategy with innovative reality-shifting gameplay. Set in the fractured realm of Westalia, players must lead a rebellion against the tyrannical King of Light, where every tactical victory and moral choice shapes the ultimate legacy of the war. Watch today’s first look gameplay trailer, and download the official demo ahead of the game’s PC launch this fall!

Steam Demo: Play

Classic Meets Innovation: A Deep Turn-Based Tactical RPG…

In the finest tradition of genre classics, Calame delivers demanding, handcrafted grid-based combat where positioning, unit facing, and class synergies are the keys to survival. Players can customize their army utilizing a diverse roster of melee specialists, ranged fighters, mages, and support classes to trigger devastating party combinations.

Beyond the battlefield, Calame features deep progression systems, including RPG leveling, skill unlocks, and legendary gear collection. Crucially, the player’s journey is heavily defined by a reactive choice system. Decisions made during camp scenes and narrative events directly alter the Rebellion’s political alignment, unlocking powerful passive traits that permanently reshape the squad’s playstyle, faction relationships, and the unfolding story.

… Redefining the Battlefield with Reality-Bending Mechanics

However, Calame breaks the tactical mold with its groundbreaking “Correction” mechanic. Powered by the lore’s mythic “Legend” resource, players aren’t just fighting on the map – they can actively rewrite and manipulate the battlefield environment mid-combat, turning the terrain itself into a dynamic weapon to reverse hopeless situations.

Westalia is waiting. Master the Calame, unite the rival factions, and write your own Chronicle.

About Calame

In the shadow of the King of Light, history is written by the survivors.

In Westalia, renown is more than a story: it is a weapon of mass destruction. When belief in a legend grows strong enough, it can reshape a battlefield – or devour the ones who wield it. To overthrow the tyrannical King of Light, the Rebellion must learn to harness this divine force. Without becoming the monster they fight.

But how do you save a kingdom when you are tearing yourselves apart?

On one side, Kenmare fights for the freedom of the people. On the other, the Panthers fight to reclaim the throne. Their alliance is a matter of survival; their visions of the future are utterly irreconcilable. And you are the one leading them.

Calame is a single-player, turn-based isometric tactical RPG where every choice you make writes the Chronicle of your rebellion.

Key Features

• Deep Hardcrafted Tactics: Master positioning, facing, and intricate class synergies with a diverse roster of heroes.
• The “Correction” Mechanic: Use the power of the Legend to dynamically alter the battlefield terrain mid-fight.
• Impactful Choice & Alignment: Every narrative and strategic decision permanently shapes your army’s stats, relationships, and the story.
• Rich RPG Progression: Unlock powerful skills, level up your squad, and discover legendary gear between battles.
• Command an Impossible Alliance: Lead two rival factions with radically different ideologies and playstyles.

Write the Chronicle and decide what your victory will leave behind.

Calame will launch in fall 2026 on Steam, with a console release in 2027. Play Calame‘s free demo on Steam and wishlist today!

About Nextale Games

Founded in 2016, Nextale Games is an independent game development studio creating experiences where storytelling, strategy, and strong artistic direction come together. Alongside collaboration with major industry partners across PC, consoles, and mobile, the studio is also developing original worlds and narrative-driven projects of its own, including Calame. With a team passionate about creativity, immersion, and meaningful player experiences, Nextale Games focuses on crafting games that leave a lasting impression. https://nextalegames.com

About Radical Theory

Radical Theory is a group that provides fair, transparent, and AAA-quality solutions for solo-devs and independent studios. While you focus on creating amazing games, we handle funding, production, tech. & porting solutions, business strategy, communication, creative marketing, media buying, and PR/influencers. Whether you need a full-service for PC and consoles, a white-label/shadow partner for self-publishing, or tailor-made one-shot services, we’re your single point of contact to turn your game concept into a global bestseller. https://www.radical-theory.com

Mini Motorways, the award-winning minimalist strategy traffic management sim with over 9M players from Dinosaur Polo Club, explores the bustling streets of Istanbul on Apple Arcade, PC and Mac via Steam, and Nintendo Switch, in the free ‘Lokum Lanes’ update launching today at.  ‘Lokum Lanes’ also introduces a highly requested feature: city planners can now continue in Creative Mode after hitting ‘Game Over’! Game Over? More like GAME FOREVER!

Snag a bag of Lokums* (the local word for Turkish Delights, of course!), and transport the city’s population of over 15 millions commuters across the roads and waterways in the culturally rich landmark of Istanbul, Türkiye.

BOATS ARE BACK! Connect city sections with bridges and use the Bosphorus Strait ferry to clear road traffic. Travel fresh water ways with boat terminals in Mini Motorways’ second of four maps arriving throughout 2026. *Please note that you will have to buy your own Lokums! DPC makes games, not candy!

Navigate Istanbul’s stunning skyline in Classic, Endless, Expert, and Creative Modes. Speaking of the latter, no longer shall the tyranny of the dreaded Game Over screen place a red light on players’ imaginations. Keep the run going in any other mode! Find the perfect traffic solution while striving to earn new achievements and test puzzle skills in Daily Challenges, Weekly Challenges, and City Challenges.

“If I had to use one word to describe this update, it’s ‘delectable!’ ” said Aditia Hasib, Publishing Operations Manager, Dinosaur Polo Club. “This map has been highly requested by Mini players, and we’re so excited to finally be able to bring it to them. Singapore is next up, decided entirely by player votes!”

The ‘Lokum Lanes’ update is available today for free across all current platforms, including Apple Arcade, PC and Mac via Steam, and Nintendo Switch. To learn more about Mini Motorways, visit Dinosaur Polo Club’s website, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

About Dinosaur Polo Club

Dinosaur Polo Club is an independent game development studio based in beautiful Wellington, New Zealand. Founded in 2013 by brothers Peter and Robert Curry, the studio first made waves with their award-winning and BAFTA-nominated debut Mini Metro. Created in collaboration with Disasterpeace and Jamie Churchman, Mini Metro explores relaxed and minimalist subway design. The second game developed by Dinosaur Polo Club introduces a brand new type of city management with colorful road-building and resource management found in Mini Motorways. Combined, Mini Metro and Mini Motorways make up two parts of an expanding Mini Collection. 

With an inclusive and supportive culture that believes in giving back to its creative community, the studio has grown and is now home to nearly 35 dinos as it works on new titles with relatable simplicity.

Discover new enemies, gameplay improvements, and a special Creator’s Room deep dive as Evolvania returns to Steam Next Fest from June 15–22

June 11, 2026. Solo developer Elan Manuguerra and indie publisher IV Productions are excited to announce that the uniquely unsettling 2D metroidvania Evolvania will return for Steam Next Fest (June 15–22) with a polished and updated demo, giving players a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most unusual adventures coming to PC.

Set entirely within the living body of a colossal creature, Evolvania casts players as a small sentient eye searching for the legendary collyrium. What begins as a desperate struggle for survival soon transforms into a mysterious journey through a shifting biological labyrinth of organs, teeth, flesh, and strange organic structures, where the creature itself may be trying to communicate.

Available throughout Steam Next Fest, the updated demo introduces players to Evolvania’s opening biome while showcasing the game’s distinctive exploration, combat, and evolution mechanics. This enhanced version also features new enemies, visual improvements, gameplay refinements, quality-of-life updates, and additional interactive elements, offering the most polished look yet at the adventure ahead.

In addition to the playable demo, Elan Manuguerra will host a special Steam Next Fest Live Broadcast directly on the Steam page. Players can join the developer for a guided gameplay session, behind-the-scenes discussion, and an in-depth look at the Creator’s Room, Evolvania’s intuitive level editor that allows players to design, share, and challenge others with their own custom creations.

About Evolvania

Evolvania combines classic metroidvania exploration with an innovative evolution system that encourages experimentation at every turn. As players explore the creature’s twisted anatomy, they can discover and fuse with more than 100 unique objects, organic components, and weapons, creating powerful combinations that unlock new abilities, traversal options, and playstyles.

Every challenge can be approached in multiple ways. Whether manipulating the environment, experimenting with unusual evolutionary combinations, or discovering entirely new routes through the creature’s body, players are constantly encouraged to adapt and evolve.

The game’s striking hand-drawn world has been crafted entirely by a single developer, resulting in a memorable visual style that is both beautiful and deeply unsettling. Every corridor, organ, and pulsating chamber contributes to a living world filled with mystery, danger, and discovery.

For players eager to create their own challenges, the Creator’s Room extends the experience beyond the main adventure. Build custom levels, experiment with encounters, and share your creations with the community using an accessible yet powerful suite of creation tools.

The creature is waiting. Download the updated Evolvania demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15–22, tune in to the special gameplay walkthrough and Creator’s Room deep dive Steam Broadcast, and wishlist the game on Steam to follow its evolution ahead of launch.

Build a new future for humanity – and a thriving corporation – in Shiro Game’s multiplayer space sandbox

BORDEAUX, France – June 11, 2026 – SpaceCraft, the multiplayer space sandbox blending interstellar exploration and industrial automation with over 400,000 wishlists from renowned developer Shiro Games (Northgard, which has sold more than 5 million units, Wartales, which surpassed over 1 million units sold, and Farever, which sold over 100,000 units following its Early Access launch on May 6), blasts off into Early Access today on PC via Steam.

Journey across a persistent online galaxy in search of humanity’s next frontier. Explore star systems, survey planets, and command fully modular ships capable of seamlessly transitioning between deep-space travel and planetary exploration. Chart your own course through the stars and establish a powerful interplanetary corporation in an ever-expanding universe.

Beginning in the Solar Alpha system, discover untapped resources and deploy the machinery needed to extract, refine, and transport them across space. Gather raw materials to manufacture new ship components, expand industrial operations, or trade valuable goods in a dynamic player-driven economy.

Construct sprawling industrial outposts, automated mining facilities, and interplanetary logistics networks. Expand operations with drones, cargo ships, and specialized vessels while scaling production chains alone or alongside trusted allies. Create or join a Corporation to coordinate large-scale operations, assign specialized roles, and compete for influence across the galaxy. Take on contracts and missions, trade resources and blueprints with other players, and engineer increasingly advanced modular ships and upgrades tailored to your ambitions.

“SpaceCraft is by far the most ambitious game we’ve ever created,” said Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games. “Our goal was to build a universe that feels both accessible and limitless, a true sandbox where players can explore, industrialize, collaborate, and shape their own stories among the stars. We’re incredibly excited to watch the first pioneers begin building humanity’s future today.”

SpaceCraft is available now in Early Access on PC via Steam Early Access for $29.99 | €29,99 | £24.99 with a 10% launch discount for 14 days. It features language support in English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and follow it on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Discord.

About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Unlimited is the publishing label of Shiro Games, built on over 12 years of experience developing and publishing successful indie titles. Shiro Unlimited curates and supports projects aligned with the studio’s creative vision, while empowering developers to focus on what matters most: making the best games possible.

About Shiro Games 

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project, Evoland, in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 3 million units across various platforms, as well as Dune: Spice Wars, the spice-infused blend of 4X and RTS gameplay. Wartales is their latest title, with several major DLC additions since its release in April 2023. 

A massive new roadmap locks in continued support through 2027, teasing a new highly anticipated map and major content drops

Oberhaching, Germany, June 11, 2026 – The popularity of the beloved genre-mix Medieval Dynasty, masterfully crafted by Polish development studio Render Cube and published by Toplitz Productions, shows no sign of waning. Thousands of players across PC and consoles venture into the extensive open world every day to try and build a life, either alone or in co-operative cross-platform multiplayer with up to four participants.

And there is no end in sight. Life across both extensive maps The Valley and The Oxbow will be greatly enhanced with the new free update “Full Stock”. Villages will feel more alive than ever with the addition of fully animated decorative workstations, where you can watch your residents actively tackle their tasks like laundry, processing lumber, churning butter and much more. There will be dozens of new decoration items, some of them based on elements you might have seen in other villages, such as chests, barrels or containers, wishing that you would be able to use them for your settlements. And now you can.

Another major addition is the „Storage Stacking“, which introduces a satisfying visual progression indicator. As you and your villagers gather and produce goods, you can watch your storage space and shelves fill up, giving you the ultimate visual payoff for a job well done.

To thank the dedicated community for years of valuable contributions to Medieval Dynasty’s development since its release, Render Cube commits to supporting the game well beyond 2026 and has unveiled a roadmap spanning to Q2 2027, filled to the brim with new exciting content drops.

Among the planned features and additions are the Wild Game update, which will bring legendary animals and serves as a prelude for the Hunting Set DLC, where you can craft legendary costumes and weapons, among other things. Furthermore, the Wild Game update will unlock additional content for gamers who own the Exquisite Set DLC.

The crown jewel of the new roadmap will answer the community’s biggest request: In 2027 the brand new map „The Backwood“ will officially launch, inviting you to venture beyond The Valley and The Oxbow, exploring a completely uncharted territory in the world of Medieval Dynasty.

More information and details about the planned updates and DLCs will be released in the coming weeks and months.

The “Full Stock” Update for Medieval Dynasty is available today on PC and current-gen consoles. Jump to the respective store pages for more details. Join our official Discord server for the latest news about Medieval Dynasty as well as the other exciting titles from Toplitz Productions.

Key features of the “Full Stock” update:

• Decorative Workstations for NPCs (e.g. laundry station, bearskin tanning rack, butter churning station)
• Dozens of new decoration items (chests, barrels, sacks, workstation items etc.)
• Storage Stacking: Visual progression indicators 

About Render Cube

Render Cube is a Polish development studio founded in 2012. In the initial period of its activity, it focused on outsourcing works, commissioned mainly by other game producers, which resulted in cooperation with, among others, CD Projekt, Techland or Platige Image. In recent years, the company has been focusing on the production of its own games, released on PC and console platforms. The biggest title of the studio is Medieval Dynasty, a unique production that combines the best features of such popular genres as survival games, simulators, builders, RPGs and strategies.The company employs over 30 people and is listed on the Polish Stock Exchange.

 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.

Every visitor has clearance. Not every visitor belongs here.

[June 21, 2026] — Report for duty. The Security 51 demo is now available on Steam, inviting players to take up their post at a top-secret Area 51 facility where every visitor must be inspected, verified, and approved before descending into the depths below.

Security 51 is an atmospheric horror security guard simulator inspired by Papers, Please, and SCP paranoia.

You’re on duty in the underground bunker of Area 51, where the most dangerous part begins at the elevator: the shaft descends for miles down to unknown levels. Whether it’s laboratories, anomalies, inhumane experiments, or something alien – you’re not supposed to know. Your task is simple: let in those who have access and stop those who don’t… even if everything looks “right” on the surface.

Try the Security 51 demo on Steam during Steam Next Fest and wishlist the game ahead of its full release in 2026.

About Alawar

Alawar is an independent video game developer and publisher founded in 1999. Specializing in midcore and casual games, the company extends its creative influence across PCs, video game consoles, and mobile devices. Alawar’s key titles include the Beholder series, Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Karate Survivor, Necrosmith, Wall World series, and an array of other releases.

Refined through 11 rounds of playtesting and feedback from nearly 50,000 players, the top-down co-op shooter returns with new content, improvements, and a deeper look at its mysterious world

KYIV, Ukraine – June 11, 2026. Ukrainian indie developer The Future Entertainment Company is excited to announce that DDoD will participate in Steam Next Fest from June 15–22 with a refreshed and expanded demo, giving players their most polished opportunity yet to explore the dangerous and unpredictable Purple Lands.

Often described by playtesters as ‘Diablo with guns in a STALKER-inspired world’, DDoD is a top-down roguelite shooter that combines fast-paced gunplay, exploration, survival mechanics, and cooperative play across a vast, hostile landscape corrupted by a mysterious sentient substance known as the Fog.

The updated Steam Next Fest demo represents the culmination of seven months of intensive community testing. Across eleven rounds of closed playtests involving nearly 50,000 players, the development team has continuously refined the experience using player feedback, gameplay data, and community suggestions to shape everything from combat and progression to exploration and co-op systems.

Available throughout Steam Next Fest, the demo offers a substantial 1–2 hour slice of the adventure, playable either solo or in online co-op for up to four players. Players will explore a section of the Purple Lands, venture through dangerous surface locations, descend into underground dungeons, uncover hidden points of interest, complete story-driven quests, and battle both human and mutated threats lurking within the Fog.

For Steam Next Fest, the demo will also receive an additional content update introducing a brand-new dungeon and old mine to explore, alongside gameplay refinements, balance improvements, and further polish based on community feedback. The new dungeon expands the world beyond the existing demo content, offering fresh encounters, deeper exploration opportunities, and new secrets waiting beneath the surface.

“We’re building this game with players, not just for them,” said Vitali Boiko, Founder and Game Director at The Future Entertainment Company. “As players ourselves, we take feedback seriously, and many of our biggest decisions have come directly from playtesting. Steam Next Fest is the perfect opportunity to put the latest version of DDoD into players’ hands and get more valuable feedback.“

About DDoD

Set within the mysterious Purple Lands, a quarantined industrial region consumed by the Fog, DDoD drops players into a dangerous world filled with mutated creatures, abandoned settlements, hidden bunkers, and deadly secrets waiting to be uncovered.

At the heart of the experience is fluid, responsive combat. Every weapon features its own handling characteristics, animations, sound design, and upgrade potential, allowing players to tailor their arsenal to suit their preferred playstyle. From close-range encounters to long-distance engagements, success depends on positioning, adaptability, and careful resource management.

Beyond the firefights lies a richly atmospheric open world inspired by real-world geography and topology. Explore over 60 square kilometres of dense forests, swamps, industrial ruins, forgotten villages, and hidden underground locations, brought to life through dynamic weather systems, a full day-and-night cycle, environmental storytelling, and an ever-present sense of mystery.

The Purple Lands are also home to a bizarre cast of mutated inhabitants. These seemingly harmless creatures react dynamically to player actions and environmental stimuli, creating encounters that are as unpredictable as they are dangerous.

Whether venturing into the Fog alone or alongside friends in four-player co-op, players must scavenge resources, share equipment, revive fallen teammates, and work together to survive the many dangers hidden throughout the region.

The Purple Lands are waiting. Download the updated Steam Next Fest demo from June 15, explore the brand-new dungeon, and wishlist DDoD on Steam to follow development ahead of launch.

About The Future Entertainment Company

We’re The Future Entertainment Company, a small Ukrainian\Canadian indie team of about 15 people, scattered around the world, from Ukraine itself throughout Europe to Canada. 

We’re an independent game development team made up of both seasoned veterans and hungry newcomers. Our experienced devs bring the scars and wisdom of shipped titles. Our juniors bring fresh eyes, fearless ideas, and energy that keeps us all sharp. Together, we debate mechanics over coffee, write code late into the night, and playtest until it feels just right. No ego, no filters.

We’re gamers first; developers second. We’re not a big studio, and we like it that way. Decisions don’t get filtered through three layers of management, they get debated, tried, and tested in the same week. Every system, asset, and line of dialogue is crafted by someone who actually cares. 

We also don’t trust our own instincts blindly. We playtest most of the changes, we ask for opinions, we process every survey and build the game upon all of the feedback. We watch what people actually do, not just what they say. Then we adjust.  We’re a small team building games we want to play, and measuring carefully to make sure you’ll want to play them too.

Half a million Steam users have already wishlisted the upcoming hardcore online shooter

Gaijin Entertainment and Matter Team announce that Active Matter, the upcoming hardcore online shooter set in a fractured multiverse, has reached a major milestone: more than 500,000 Steam users have added the game to their wishlists. The team would like to thank everyone following the project, taking part in tests, playing the early version on Gaijin Store, sharing feedback and waiting for the Steam version planned for 2026.

Active Matter invites players to become operatives fighting for control of a mysterious and unstable substance that can bend reality itself, resulting in gravity, space and time distortions. Players will embark on dangerous raids, fight rival squads and deadly monsters, survive strange active matter anomalies, complete contracts, secure valuable loot and extract before the multiverse claims them.

Active Matter is planned to become available on Steam in 2026, but players can already jump in and purchase the early version via Gaijin Store. The latest trailer also offers a great look at the gameplay.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/