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Crossout Warriors Will Play With Fire

New update brings new car parts and weapons of the Firestarters faction

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the “Playing with Fire” update for the post-apocalyptic online action game Crossout is now available to the players. It’s dedicated to the Firestarters faction, whose fighters love to wreak havoc: burning, sawing, and blowing up their enemies

The new “Hyena” tracked platform unleashes retractable “claw” blades at long range, and the faster you move, the more viciously they tear apart everything they touch. Or take the “Thrust”, a pair of wheels converted into a dual-action circular saw. It can be used for both ramming and firing at medium range. Finally, the “Butcher” disc launcher fires discs that attach to enemy parts, sawing them before exploding. For those who prefer traditional firepower, the Firestarters have a striking multi-barreled rocket launcher called the “Inquisitor.”

The list of game modes has been expanded with the “Precious Driver” brawl, in which the driver who earns the most points for the team is randomly selected. Teammates aim to protect that driver and be the first to kill the opposing team’s most precious driver. In the reworked “At Gunpoint” brawl, players will experience a first-person perspective directly from the cockpit of an armored vehicle – for those who appreciate the ultimate immersive experience. And in the “Ice and Fire” brawl, players battle in pre-assembled vehicles armed with fire or cryo weapons.

The exact schedule of available brawls and a detailed list of new features in “Playing with Fire” are available on the official Crossout website.

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/

About Crossout
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Crossout is an MMO vehicle combat game available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S offering players complete customisation in building and upgrading deadly armored vehicles to destroy enemies in open PvP and PvE battles. Crossout gives players thousands of possibilities to design their vehicle, including shape, armor, weapons, support systems and, of course, cosmetic enhancements. Official website: http://crossout.net/

DISCOVER THE VARIETY AND RICHNESS OF THE WORLD OF GREEDFALL: THE DYING WORLD IN A NEW TRAILER

The video also highlights the game’s captivating main theme, composed by Olivier Derivière and performed by Linda Olàh

Lesquin, France, February 24, 2026 – NACON and Spiders studio today present a new video showcasing the varied environments to explore in the narrative RPG GreedFall: The Dying World. The trailer is also carried by the game’s main theme, titled “From Another World,” composed by the renowned Olivier Derivière (Dying Light: The Beast, A Plague Tale: Requiem) and performed by Linda Olàh.

Currently available in Early Access on Steam, GreedFall: The Dying World will be released in its final version on PC on March 10 and on March 12, 2026, on consoles.

In GreedFall: The Dying World, you play as a native of Teer Fradee, forcibly torn from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the renaigsa (“foreigners” in Yecht Fradí, the language of your people). Your adventure will lead you to acquire the Constanzia, a ship that serves as a headquarters for you and your companions, but more importantly, gives you the ability to travel to the four corners of a rich and varied world.

Discover some of the main explorable locations in the game:

  • Teer Fradee: This lush island is teeming with ancient treasures and mysterious creatures, and is steeped in great spirituality and magical phenomena. This region offers a variety of environments to explore: forests, caverns, villages, mines…
  • Thynia: This is a rather arid country, rich in minerals as well as ancient ruins and temples. This nation is led by the Bridge Alliance faction, which enjoys undeniable military power and a technological and scientific advantage.
  • Olima: This small city is a key location in Thynia where scholars and scientists conduct extensive research. It is nicknamed the City of Stars in reference to the gigantic observatory that overlooks it.
  • Uxantis: An island renowned for being inaccessible due to the violent currents that surround it, Uxantis is the homeland of the Nauts, a guild that dominates the seas and is the only one to have mastered sea travel. It is here that their ships are built.
  • Péren: Former capital of the Astrian civilization, the city is now run by the Merchant Congregation. Marked by the Malichor epidemic, the mysterious plague that is rampant on the continent of Gacane, Péren is also the scene of numerous political intrigues.

GreedFall: The Dying World is currently available in early access on PC (Steam), and will launch in its definitive version on PC on 10 March and on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on 12 March 2026.

About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world’s gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages. www.corporate.nacongaming.com

About Spiders
The development studio Spiders was created in 2008 and specialises in the development of RPGs in original universes (e.g. Bound by Flame, The Technomancer and Steelrising). GreedFall released in 2019 to critical acclaim and commercial success.

FARMING SIMULATOR 25: VREDO PACK ADDS OVERSEEDING & WILD BOARD

Publisher and developer GIANTS Software has formed another partnership: Vredo, a renowned specialist in overseeding and slurry injection, is joining the series, alongside the return of Evers Agro. The pack includes 12 state-of-the-art machines, and wild boars start to roam the land, threatening the health of crops and keeping farmers on their toes.

Overseeding, Restoring Yield

Traditional Dutch manufacturer Vredo enables virtual farmers to combat the degradation of grassland. High-tech machines such as the Vredo Agri Twin 580, Agri 290 and Agri Air 290, which are part of the brand new DZ5 seeder generation, enable the overseeding of grassland to restore its original yield potential.

Injecting Slurry, Increasing Yield

Overseeding is only the beginning, as Vredos slurry injectors do not restore, but increase the yield and crop quality. The Vredo VT7138, a high-capacity, three-axle self-propelled slurry tanker, injectors of the Vredo Profi series, or the mounted Evers Agro Toric 48-672 boost soil nutrition and efficiency.

Distracting Boars, Protecting Yield

In addition to new machinery and yield-improvement techniques, the Pack introduces new wildlife, creating a new threat that farmers must be aware of. In addition to the existing natural events, hurricanes and hail, the arrival of wild boar may also cause crop damage – unless they are distracted, which reduces the impact on the yield.

Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Vredo Pack will be released on March 24th and is available for pre-orders at selected channels. A Year 2 Season Pass is obtainable and includes the Vredo Pack, a bonus tractor as well as more content to be released in 2026 – fans save up to 30% compared to getting the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub.

About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is a globally operating game developer and publisher headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. Established in 2004, the company is known for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. With international teams, including offices in Erlangen (Germany) and Brno (Czech Republic), GIANTS Software develops and publishes simulation experiences worldwide. Beyond Farming Simulator, it is strengthening its position in the genre with Project Motor Racing and a global network of partners and industry ties.

About Farming Simulator
With more than 40 million copies of the main series sold worldwide since 2008, the Farming Simulator franchise is leading in its genre. Available on all major platforms, the series features hundreds of authentic machines from renowned brands and offers compelling agricultural simulation with relaxing, family-friendly gameplay. It’s based on the powerful GIANTS Engine – built in-house to provide realistic physics, high-fidelity graphics, dynamic systems and extensive modding support.

© 2026 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, vehicles, machines, equipment, names, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The vehicles, machines, and equipment in this game may be different from the actual ones in shapes, colors, and performance. © 2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Meridiem Confirms May Release for I Hate This Place Elena’s Edition

Enjoy your stay in the worst place on earth!

Madrid, Spain – 24 February 2026. Meridiem is pleased to announce that I Hate This Place Elena’s Edition will launch for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on 14th May, 2026. Developed by Rock Square Thunder and digitally published by Broken Mirror Games and Feardemic, in partnership with Skybound Entertainment, I Hate This Place is a craft-focused, isometric survival horror game filled with twisted monsters and warped realities, all wrapped in a bold comic book art style and dripping with an ’80s horror vibe.

Meridiem is responsible for designing and manufacturing the physical Elena’s Edition of I Hate This Place for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, which will be the only physical boxed edition available during the launch period, and will include a copy of the game, a special effect cover, a secret letter from Elena, and an artbook.

I Hate This Place is inspired by Skybound’s Eisner Award-nominated comic book series created by writer Kyle Starks and artist Artyom Topilin.

Players take on the role of Elena, whose fight for survival begins when she and her friend unwittingly summon a malevolent force. Outmatched and hunted in a hostile world, players will need to stay vigilant, loot their surroundings, and pick their battles carefully against formidable foes, many of which hunt you by sound.

Features

  • Classic craft-based survival horror: scavenge every corner of Rutherford Ranch to stay alive. From haunted forests, a derelict town, to infested bunkers. Explore a world teeming with danger as you gather vital resources, craft essential gear, upgrade your campsite, and rebuild outposts to have somewhere to hide.
  • Day prepares you, night hunts you: a dynamic day-night cycle that changes the world. Use daylight wisely to explore, scavenge supplies, craft what you need, and prepare for what’s coming. When night falls, the real nightmares come out to play. More enemies appear, stronger and more aggressive than before. The landscape becomes harder to navigate with just your flashlight. Sometimes your best hope is to find shelter and hunker down till morning.
  • Deadly silence goes a long way: stealth and combat go hand-in-hand here as many of the twisted creatures in Rutherford Ranch hunt and stalk you by sound alone. Brute force will often just land you in an early grave. Use sound to your advantage, luring creatures away from your path or cleverly leading them straight into deadly traps you laid.
  • 80’s vibes meets coming book flair: inspired by the award-nominated comic book series created by Kyle Starks and Artyom Topilin, I Hate This Place comes to life with bold colors, a punchy retro comic book style, and a heavy dose of ’80s flair. A unique blend of horror, dark humor, and just the right touch of camp and gore where unsettling dread meets stylized charm.

I Hate This Place will launch as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on May 14, 2026. You can now pre-order the physical edition via specialist stores across Europe and America.

For more information, visit Meridiem’s I Hate This Place product page here 

ABOUT MERIDIEM

We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor in love with its culture, which we protect and pass on in order to preserve it. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.

When we stop working on video games, we celebrate by playing video games. https://meridiem-games.com/  #PLAYTOREMEMBER.

ABOUT BROKEN MIRROR GAMES 

Founded in 2024, Broken Mirror Games is a co-development horror label under Bloober Team, known for its commitment to pushing the boundaries of the horror genre. With a focus on immersive experiences, innovative gameplay, and captivating storytelling, Broken Mirror Games creates unforgettable, spine-chilling titles that leave a lasting impact on players. 

ABOUT FEARDEMIC

Feardemic is a horror indie game publisher focused on out-of-the-box experiences, driven by creativity… and fear. The company works with studios across the globe to bring eerie, emotional, and atmospheric experiences to players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Founded by Bloober Team, Feardemic is dedicated to bringing horror games that will haunt you for days.

ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT 

Skybound is the leading entertainment company built to create, produce, scale, and sustain world-class IP across comics, television, film, video games, audio, merchandise and collectibles. Co-founded by visionary creator Robert Kirkman and CEO David Alpert, Skybound owns and controls a portfolio of hundreds of globally recognized franchises and cultural hits including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Impact Winter, Stillwater and others. Through a creator-first model, Skybound has become the go-to launchpad for original stories across all forms of entertainment.   The company’s video game division Skybound Games, publishes, produces, and globally distributes games across all genres. Its latest expansion includes Skybound’s first in-house game development studio Quarter Up, which will release the highly anticipated tag fighter Invincible VS in 2026.

Formula Legends: A Physical Edition launching June 4, 2026

Sydney, Australia, February 24, 2026 – Microids is pleased to announce the upcoming physical release of Formula Legends, developed by 3DClouds. This racing game pays tribute to the golden age of high-speed competition, delivering an accessible, stylised experience that is firmly focused on pure driving fun.

Through its game modes (Story, Time Attack, Online Multiplayer) and unique artistic direction, Formula Legends offers an immersive experience into the world of car racing.

Starting from the 1960s up to the present day, the game features 16 cars inspired by real models as well as 14 tracks based on historic locations, each evolving over the years.

Each era also has its heroes. Fictional drivers inspired by real icons, each with unique skills: tyre masters, rain specialists, pit stop strategists… Their talents could make all the difference.

Offering different driving styles (Arcade or more realistic, the choice is yours), Formula Legends demands cool-headedness, a deep knowledge of the track, and quick reflexes to avoid ending up at the bottom of the rankings.

Microids unveils a physical edition dedicated to fans

Microids will offer players and collectors a unique opportunity to discover Formula Legends.


Formula Legends Legacy Edition will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch, and will include:

  • Full game
  • 8 DLCs included
  • 4 lithographs
  • Poster

About Formula Legends:

  • DRIVE THROUGH TIME: Slide into the cockpit of legendary cars spanning decades of motorsport history. 16 unique models inspired by creations from the 60’s through to modern day.
  • ICONIC CIRCUITS, REIMAGINED: Race across 14 circuits inspired by historic racing locations, each evolving through the years. From sun-soaked yacht docks to sweeping elevations, these tracks blend nostalgia with a fresh twist.
  • MASTER THE ELEMENTS: Rain-soaked asphalt, strategic pit stops, and changing eras demand more than just speed. Fine-tune your racecraft, from battery management to slipstreaming, and chase the perfect lap.
  • CREATE AND COMPETE: Create your own custom races and championships, climb the global leaderboards in time attack.

Formula Legends – Legacy Edition will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch on June 4, 2026.

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher founded in 1985 that has established itself as a key player in the international industry. By collaborating with renowned studios and creators, Microids delivers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to embark on new adventures alongside iconic characters.

About 3DClouds

3DClouds is one of Italy’s biggest and most prolific video game development studios. Located in the outskirts of Milan, the developer boasts veterans from Microsoft and Milestone as well as some of the brightest development talent in Italy. Known for producing celebrated licensed video games including Paw Patrol World, Transformers: Galactic Trials, Hot Wheels: Monster Trucks Stunt Mayhem and more; the studio is also developing and publishing their own original IP, including the swashbuckling RPG adventure Trident’s Tale and the cherished sim-cade racer, Formula Legends.

RAINBOW SIX MOBILE NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

Players Around The Globe Can Now Access The Rainbow Six Experience On The Go, On Android And iOS Devices

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 24 February 2026 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Mobile, a free-to-play, tactical first-person shooter mobile game from the renowned Rainbow Six franchise, is now available worldwide for all players on iOS and Android devices.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal with the help of many Codev studios, Rainbow Six Mobile delivers a true Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege experience, where tactical gameplay meets fast-paced action. Players will face off in 5v5 Player-vs-Player (PvP) matches in the core game mode: Attack vs. Defense. Attackers will deploy observation drones to gain intel and strategically breach through destructible walls, floors and ceilings; while defenders will barricade all entry points and use spy cameras or traps to secure their location. With its focus on strategy, tension, teamwork, and high-stakes decision-making, Rainbow Six Mobile keeps the full DNA of Rainbow Six intact, offering an experience that feels instantly familiar to long-time fans, fully adapted and optimised for mobile.

“The entire Rainbow Six Mobile team is incredibly proud of what we’ve built, and we can’t wait for players around the world to finally get their hands on it,” says Olivier Albarracin, Game Director on Rainbow Six Mobile. “Bringing the intensity, strategy, and teamwork of Rainbow Six into a truly mobile-first experience has been both a challenge and a thrill. We’re excited for players to discover the depth of the gameplay, the care our team has poured into every detail, and the new ways this version of Siege can be played and enjoyed on the go. ”Rainbow Six Mobile has been developed exclusively for mobile, blending new features created specifically for this version with key elements carried over from Rainbow Six Siege, including:

  • Game modes: Bomb, Bomb Rush, Team Deathmatch
  • Access to more than 20 Operators, including Ash, Mute, Dokkaebi and more
  • Iconic maps, including Bank, Border, Clubhouse, Oregon, Villa, as well as Restaurant and Summit – new maps exclusive to mobile
  • The onboarding tutorial, which focuses on key Rainbow Six fundamentals
  • Private matches, Ranked matches and Quick Play
  • With new content being added each season

With the game’s worldwide launch, Rainbow Six Mobile also kicks off its first global season: Operation Sand Wraith. Arriving one week early, this season brings a desert-inspired atmosphere, fresh content, and a new Operator, Deimos. Designed as a precise and methodical hunter, Deimos uses his unique DeathMARK Tracker ability to lock onto a single enemy and force a tense one-on-one duel until one of them is taken out.

Operation Sand Wraith sets the tone for what’s ahead and welcomes players into a new chapter of Rainbow Six Mobile.

For more information on Rainbow Six Mobile, please visit rainbowsixmobile.com. 

For more information about other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com. 

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal* and with more than 100 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both Attackers and Defenders have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal.

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®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2026 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

WWE 2K26 The Island Ringside Report, Narrated by Cody Rhodes, Showcases New Storyline, Scrapyard Environment, Customization Options, Co-op & Multiplayer Features, and More

In The Island’s new storyline, Roman Reigns is no longer the top dog. Three Orders, each with a distinct identity and methodology, are now vying for control: The Order of Tradition, led by Rhodes himself, The Order of Shadows, led by Rhea Ripley, and the Order of Anarchy, led by WWE 2K26 Standard Edition cover Superstar CM Punk. Players must choose which Order to join, which will influence their viewpoint as the story unfolds.

A new brawl environment, The Scrapyard, is available not only as a centrepiece of The Island, but also selectable for Exhibition matches. The Scrapyard offers interactive environmental elements, including a launch pad, shopping cart and steel beam, and increased verticality, allowing combatants to take their battles to new heights.

New customisation options for the MySUPERSTAR builder include the Photo Face feature and World Taunts, which allow players to better express themselves in The Island’s social setting, while the new Prestige System rewards players’ advancement with Prestige Quests, higher OVR levels, and more power, badges, and rewards.

The new Towers repeatable PVE experience offers players the opportunity to choose from small, medium or large tower runs to earn Order Reputation and rewards. Mega-Challenge Tower Events tied to each season’s theme will offer rare rewards for players able to complete them.

Additional updates include the new co-op MyTAG multiplayer feature, allowing two players to form a team and participate in cooperative PvP matches, Seasonal Ranked Play, which rewards the top 10 players on the weekly leaderboard with a Championship belt, and new match types including Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way and 2v2 PvP.

Four editions of WWE 2K26 are available: Standard Edition, King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition. The Show Never Stops!

For more information on WWE 2K26, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game onTikTok, X,Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch andYouTube. Official campaign hashtag #WWE2K26.

Co-Op Detective Horror Shift At Midnight Unveils Expanded Demo Featuring New Systems And Surprises

Leamington Spa, UK – February 23, 2026 – UK publisher Kwalee and independent developer, Bun Muen, have launched a new co-op demo for upcoming game, Shift at Midnight. For Steam Next Fest, the new demo comes with a host of new content and gameplay features.

Players will encounter a new pool of randomised customers, with the first shift remaining the same to ease them in. New tasks include filling car fuel tanks and searching vehicles to identify potential doppelgangers. The update also adds hats and store decorations, alongside expanded systems such as an inventory, personalised store reviews, a health system and save file support. From night three, rats roam the store, and players can access a randomised in-game shop via the computer for upgrades and items.

Download the demo here

About Shift at Midnight 

Managing a gas station is tough work, keep your stock shelves full and sell enough products to meet your quota each night, take deliveries and keep your store nice and clean.

Oh, and make sure to interrogate each customer as you serve – as some are not human and are in fact doppelgangers – miss one and they will return later that shift to try and kill you and your friends… Execute on site if you think they are not human – just be sure to clean up after.

If you mess up, be prepared to set traps, barricade the doors and hide as the doppelgangers return as horrible monsters.

Manage your gas station

Stock the shelves, take deliveries, keep your store clean & serve customers. Each shift is randomly generated… meaning no 2 shifts are the same.

Not all customers are human…

Managing a gas station these days also means you have to be a detective… You may ask each customer 5 questions, examine their ID, cross-check their details in the computer, and observe their behaviour. Make sure they are human before you let them leave, or they will come back…

Board Up, Lay Traps and Hide

If a creature manages to leave the store, all hell breaks loose. Barricade the doors, place traps, and find a place to hide. Survival is no longer guaranteed.

Better with friends!

Multiplayer is where the game thrives, work together or at least be together… proximity chat enhances the experience.

Features:

  • Multiplayer
  • Proximity chat
  • Interrogate customers
  • Randomly Generated Shifts
  • Gas Station Management
  • Character customisation

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 and Don’t Stop Girlypop! alongside upcoming releases such as Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Grime II, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Rune Dice, Modulus 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.

Sci-Fi Survival Adventure ATMOSFAR Soars into Steam Next Fest with First Playable Demo

Tokyo, Japan – February 23, 2026 – Soar the skies of a vast alien world and take off for an all-new survival adventure with the first playable demo of ATMOSFAR, a sky-high, sci-fi survival odyssey, available to download today as part of Steam Next Fest.

ATMOSFAR – Steam Next Fest Demo Official Trailer:

Discover an exclusive first look at the opening hours of the game as you take off to explore Caligo Cays, an epic archipelago of gravity-defying islands. Traverse tricky terrain, cruise above the clouds, and take the first steps to building your outpost on an uncharted alien planet.

Navigate extreme weather conditions, including the deadly Firesky phenomenon, and discover the flora, fauna, and occupational hazards of an astronomical pioneer. Pilot your trusty Utility Wasp and take off for an aerial adventure, scavenging scrap, deploying camp, and discovering tools to aid in your long-term survival.

Launching on Steam Early Access later this year, ATMOSFAR is a story-driven survival sandbox adventure that combines aerial exploration with mobile base-building, resource management, gear upgrades, and ground-based expeditions. Cruise the skies as a solo pilot or form a squadron with friends in 2-4-player co-op*, setting out on an astronomical adventure to lay the foundations for humanity’s furthest outpost and uncover the fate of your collapsed colony.

Game Features:

  • A Sky-High Survival Odyssey: Embark on an adventure across the floating islands of Tycos, exploring extraordinary alien locations both on-foot and from the air in a survival adventure set among the clouds.
  • 1-4 Player* Co-op Survival Adventure: Take to the skies as a solo pilot or assemble a squadron with friends in up to 4 player multiplayer co-op*.
  • Survive Tycos: Discover distinct and diverse biomes across a mysterious alien world while surviving the planet’s range of weather conditions, including turbulent thunderstorms and ferocious sandstorms.
  • Voyage Into the Skies Above: Operate and maintain your Wasps*, a fleet of flying vessels each with their own unique functionality, and take flight across the skies of Tycos. Jump into the pilot’s seat of the Utility Wasp and the heavy-lifting Cargo Wasp to gather resources, or cruise the skies above with the planet-surveilling Scout and the fast and powerful Fighter.
  • Command the Cloud Cruiser*: Pilot and manage the Cloud Cruiser, a colossal and customisable mobile airbase. Find new tools and craft new modules, upgrading your Cloud Cruiser with new technologies to reach new heights and soar into undiscovered locations.

Add ATMOSFAR to your Steam Wishlist and download the Steam Next Fest demo today.

*Cloud Cruiser gameplay, Cargo, Scout and Fighter Wasps, and 2-4 player co-op will be available at the Early Access launch of ATMOSFAR, and are not included in the Steam Next Fest demo.

About Apog Labs
Apog Labs is a growing indie studio situated in Malmö, Sweden, and are the developers of ATMOSFAR, a sky-high odyssey. The studio previously developed Airport CEO, the world’s biggest airport tycoon game.

About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.

Create Bizarre and Beautiful Medieval Art in ‘Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts’ – First Playable Demo Available Now

Create a cozy workshop and become the most celebrated scribe in the kingdom

London, UK – February 23, 2026. Run your very own medieval manuscript workshop and bring weird and wonderful artworks to life in the first playable demo of Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, available to download now as part of Steam Next Fest.

Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts – Steam Next Fest Demo Trailer:

Play the free demo of Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts today to create beautiful (and sometimes bizarre) medieval art as you grow your manuscript workshop with each created masterpiece. Flick through the early pages of Story Mode and take on commissions to illustrate battles, romances, love letters, maps, blackmail notes and other unique works of art for a colourful cast of patrons.

Or sample Sandbox Mode, where boundless imagination meets unlimited rolls of parchment. Relax in your very own workshop, and decorate with a library of medieval assets, free from time limits or client constraints. Meme through the Middle Ages or create something entirely original – the scriptorium is yours!

Drag-and-drop design elements directly onto your canvas. Add ornate text for a finishing flair, and spread your completed works of art across the kingdom, becoming the most celebrated artist in the medieval world.

KEY FEATURES

  • Create medieval illustrations for a colourful cast of clients across the kingdom. Take on tasks and meet each patron’s individual request while adding a creative flair to your masterpiece. 
  • Personalise your workshop and use hard-earned coins to splash out on furniture, lighting, tapestries, flowers, windows, and carpets, turning your scriptorium into the coziest workshop in the land.
  • Discover a vast range of drag-and-drop assets inspired by the deepest reaches of history, and save your masterpieces to an in-game gallery, or export your works of art as PNG files for printing and social sharing.
  • Embrace your scriptorium’s full potential by creating letters, invitations, cards, stickers, wallpapers, fantasy maps, medieval recreations of movies, games and pop culture, and – of course – memes.

Add Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts to your Steam Wishlist and download the Steam Next Fest demo today.

ABOUT YAZA GAMES
Yaza Games is an award-winning indie game studio from Poland, best known for Inkulinati – an ink-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts. Brought together by pure chance, we create hand-crafted worlds spiced with bizarre medieval humour.

ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT
Mythwright is an independent publisher founded by industry veterans. Established in 2024, Mythwright has already signed a range of exciting titles including Thronefall, Kaiju Cleanup, TerraTech Legion, TerraTech Worlds, TerraTech, Going Medieval, Cozy Marbles, Galacticare, War for the Overworld, Bladesong, Innkeep, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Deadstick – Bush Flight Simulator and Touch Type Tale – Strategic Typing.