Diablo veterans hit 60% funding for ambitious ARPG that was one of Next Fest’s most popular demos
California, USA – March 4th, 2026 — The Kickstarter for Darkhaven, a new ARPG from Diablo veterans Philip Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer, has now hit 60% funding, receiving an impressive $300k, with 16 days to go. An unconventionally unfiltered demo for Darkhaven is in the top 20 of Steam’s most-played demos list from the Steam Next Fest, making it among the top 1% of the 3500+ demos in Next Fest. The demo’s success has helped the game surge to 270k wishlists on Steam.
Darkhaven is a dark fantasy isometric ARPG set in the aftermath of a great and final collapse of civilization. Ancient empires have fallen, their ruins reclaimed by wilderness, monsters, and predatory supernatural forces. Players are heirs to a legacy of power that is the last hope for this dying world. As eldritch evil worms its way into the world to feed on its remains, it falls to these few to bring the land back from the brink of death.
Designed for solo play, cooperative adventures, and high-stakes PvP-enabled realms, Darkhaven is set in a procedurally generated, fully dynamic, and persistent world. Terrain and structures are deformable and buildable, allowing players to dig through earth, tunnel through dungeon walls, drain lakes to uncover buried ruins, redirect lava flows to reshape battlefields, or rebuild shattered fortresses. Seasons change, weather alters combat and traversal, and world-altering events leave permanent scars. Every action contributes to a shared, evolving history.
The demo available now on Steam offers several hours of open-ended ARPG gameplay inside a persistent sandbox world. Players can progress the Witch class to level 8, experimenting across three skill trees focused on mobility, positioning, and resource management. Closer to a pre-alpha than a highly polished, bite-sized teaser, Moon Beast have decided not to water down their ambition with a narrow vertical slice, instead allowing players to experience the full, unfiltered version of what they are building as they seek players’ support to realise their vision on Kickstarter.
About Moon Beast Productions Moon Beast Productions is an independent games developer founded by industry veterans Philip Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer. They have offices in San Francisco, CA, and Austin, TX. Founded in 2021, Moon Beast Productions focuses on innovation in ARPG games.
Stealth-action adventure to release digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with stunning Physical Standard and Collector’s Editions for PS5 available to pre-order now.
Barcelona, Spain – March 4, 2026. Publisher SelectaPlay and indie developer Baby Robot Games have confirmed that Ereban: Shadow Legacy will launch on 16 April 2026. The acclaimed stealth-action platformer arrives digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside beautifully crafted Physical Standard and Collector’s Editions exclusively forPlayStation 5.
Players can Wishlist the digital editions now and pre-order the physical versions at local retailers ahead of launch.
Step into the shadows as Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race, in a gripping sci-fi stealth adventure where light and darkness are weapons, and every choice leaves a mark. Harness mystical shadow powers, deploy high-tech gadgets, and uncover the truth behind a dying universe ruled by the energy empire Helios.
Players eager to experience the shadows early can download the PlayStation 5 demo now live on the PlayStation Store. The demo drops players into the opening prologue, introducing Ereban’s core stealth mechanics, fluid traversal, and Ayana’s signature Shadow Merge ability, offering a first taste of the danger, mystery, and momentum that await in the full adventure launching 16 April 2026.
A Collector’s Edition Worthy of the Legacy
For fans looking to own a piece of the darkness, the PlayStation 5 Collector’s Edition delivers a premium package of exclusive physical content:
Physical copy of Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5)
Digital Original Soundtrack
Set of 3 premium art postcards
Helios iron-on patch
Forgotten Sun iron-on patch
Ayana’s mask keychain
Presented in a premium collector’s box
Both the Standard Edition and Collector’s Edition for PS5 are available to pre-order now at local retailers, while digital players can secure their copy by wishlisting ahead of release.
Watch the release date announcement trailer introduced by Alejandro Márquez, Creative Director at Baby Robot Games,below
Shadow Is Your Greatest Weapon
Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a fast-paced, story-driven stealth platformer that fuses fluid traversal, layered vertical level design, and meaningful player choice. Using Ayana’s signature Shadow Merge ability, players can slip into darkness, phase through environments, scale impossible heights, and strike unseen.
Avoid or assassinate. Spare or consume. Each encounter shapes your path and brings you closer to understanding the fate of your people, and the shadow you may become.
Explore ancient ruins and gleaming industrial complexes where faith, technology, and corruption collide. Move with lethal precision or glide silently through darkness, the world reacts to how you play.
Ereban: Shadow Legacy launches 16 April 2026 digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Physical Standard and Collector’s Editions exclusively for PlayStation 5. Download the PlayStation 5 demo.
Wishlist the digital editions today, pre-order the physical versions from local retailers, and prepare to embrace the shadows.
About SelectaPlay
SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.
About SelectaVisión
SelectaVisión is a video publishing company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalog includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies.
Our Adventurer Guild is launching on PlayStation 5. This tactical RPG puts players in the role of a guild master. Created by a solo developer, the game combines guild management, questing, and turn-based combat. The PS5 release date is March 3. Previously released on PC, it has 95% positive user reviews. Our Adventurer Guild is also available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Our Adventurer Guild was developed by the one-person studio GreenGuy. First released on PC in 2024, it recently arrived on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Ultimate Games S.A. prepared and published the console versions.
The game has received strong player reception. On Steam, Our Adventurer Guild currently holds 95 percent positive reviews based on over 2,800 opinions.
Create a Powerful Guild
Our Adventurer Guild is an independent tactical RPG where the player leads a guild of adventurers. The main storyline focuses on rebuilding the guild and restoring it to its former glory.
Gameplay centers on managing the guild and completing quests with turn-based combat. The player is also responsible for character progression and crafting.
Our Adventurer Guild features procedurally generated maps for missions, with exploration elements and turn-based combat. Gameplay includes random events, skill checks, and resource gathering. Items obtained during missions can be used to craft equipment.
Turn-Based Combat and Character Development
The turn-based combat system in Our Adventurer Guild uses advanced mechanics. Players face dozens of unique enemies, and battles feature the Bravery system, which allows riskier, more powerful attacks.
The game offers broad options for character development, training, and customization. Players should consider the relationships, moods, and backstories of individual heroes. Proper synergies can positively affect characters during combat.
Our Adventurer Guild – Key Features:
tactical RPG;
turn-based combat;
guild leadership and management;
character development and customization;
item crafting.
The release date of Our Adventurer Guild on PlayStation 5 has been set for March 3, 2026.
The Division 2’s Anniversary Season offers a limited-time Realism Mode, free access to the Warlords of New York expansion, new Tom Clancy Cosmetics, free permanent visual upgrades, and more.
The Division 1 is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of looting gear, taking out enemy factions, and saving what remains of New York City one tactical firefight at a time. During today’s 10th Anniversary Showcase, players got a look at The Division 2’s now-live Anniversary Season, well as a look at what’s ahead.
The Division Resurgence also got a release date, and will be available to play for free on iOS and Android devices on 31 March.
In case you missed the showcase, here’s what you need to know:
Play The Division 2 Anniversary Season Today
This special month-long season is an homage to everything fans love about the franchise. Running now until 2 April, there’s never been a better time to play The Division 2. Check out some of what the Anniversary Season has in store:
Realism Mode in Warlords of New York expansion (expansion is free for all Division 2 owners during Anniversary Season)
Special Anniversary Event Pass featuring cross-Clancy collaboration items inspired by Rainbow Six Siege, Splinter Cell, and Ghost Recon
Global Events inspired by the original game
Free, permanent visual upgrade
Free in-game Anniversary hoodie for all who log in
Play Warlords of New York For Free If You Own The Division 2
The Warlords of New York expansion will be free to play for Division 2 owners on all platforms for the duration of the Anniversary Season. Access to Warlords of New York will also open up Realism Mode, a new, unrelenting way to experience the expansion where players can expect action-focused combat, reduced time-to-kill, and realistic weapon damage.
In Realism Mode, there’s no health regeneration, limited ammo, longer skill cooldowns, no HUD, and reduced UI. The mode also offers a new, separate character with streamlined RPG elements, so new players can dive into the gritty action alongside veteran Agents looking for a challenge.
Special Anniversary Event Pass
The Special Anniversary Event Pass offers exciting rewards for players on its Free and Premium tiers, including outfits inspired by other Tom Clancy franchises, including Rainbow Six Siege, Splinter Cell, and Ghost Recon. Here are some of the rewards players can earn:
Free:
10 Anniversary Caches
1 Exotic Gear
1 Exotic Weapon
1 Named Gear
1 Named Weapon
Kestrel Outfit
IQ Outfit
Nomad Outfit
Premium:
5 Optimisation Caches
5 Recalibration Caches
5 Legacy Season Caches
5 Enhanced Legacy Season Caches
Doc Outfit
Archer Outfit
Walker Outfit
The Division 2 Anniversary Season will also feature two global events inspired by The Division:
Ambush – a damage multiplier of up to 200% is applied during the event; this multiplier increases while you are stationary, and decreases while you are moving.
Assault – damage dealt to enemies within a certain range delivers a 200% damage multiplier.
The Division Definitive Edition will be available on all platforms now. This new edition includes the base game as well as the Underground, Survival, and Last Stand expansions, and includes special cosmetic packs and outfits.
Additionally, for a limited time, The Division 1 and The Division 2 standard editions are available for up to 90% off on PC, and up to 85% off on PlayStation and Xbox.
The Division 2 Road Ahead
There’s much more planned for The Division 2 once the Anniversary Season wraps on 2 April. Additional seasons are planned, starting with Rise Up in April. Rise Up calls Agents to take on the Black Tusk, with new features centered around increasing the challenge but also making agents more powerful. In addition to new special events, features, gear, and weapons, the upcoming seasons in this year of The Division 2 will feature:
PvP balancing and content updates
Expanded crossplay across consoles and PC
One new Incursion
New Classified Assignments
Closed testing has begun for Survivors, with more tests planned
New DLC located in Central Park
The Division Resurgence is Launching 31 March
The Division Resurgence, a free-to-play mobile game in the world of The Division, is launching worldwide on 31 March. The game features an MMO-style shared open world, a canon story set within The Division universe, and brings all you can expect from a full The Division 2 experience – including co-op and solo gameplay, Dark Zone, and Specialisations – to iOS and Android devices. Pre-register for The Division Resurgence now at the iOS Store or the Google Play Store.
Division 2 players will unlock the following cross-game rewards in The Division Resurgence:
Trekking Elite Pack
Legacy Jacket
Washington, D.C. Cap
Furthermore, anyone who plays The Division Resurgence will unlock the following rewards in The Division 2:
Resurgence Hat
Resurgence Hoodie
Resurgence Shirt
Level 40 boost
Celebrate 10 years of The Division franchise by playing The Division 2 today on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, as well as with a Ubisoft+ subscription.
Sydney, Australia – March 4th, 2026: THQ Nordic and DigixArt Studios, creators of Road 96, announced that upcoming narrative-adventure Tides of Tomorrow is now available for pre-order on consoles, including PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players who pre-order NOW will receive the Delta Agent DLC, an exclusive Tidewalker player and Boat skin. Scheduled for release across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Global Earth Day April 22, Tides of Tomorrow answers the question: what if every player could leave something behind for future players?
In addition, DigixArt has updated the Tides of Tomorrow demo, which is available here: https://thqn.net/ToTdemo
About the updated Tides of Tomorrow Demo: The Tides of Tomorrow demo invites players to begin their journey with a 40-minute experience introducing the core mechanics of the full game. In this unique preview, players follow in the footsteps of another adventurer, exploring a level reshaped by that player’s previous choices.
Each playthrough offers something different, depending on the Story-Link you choose. Players will explore Marketland, meet three key characters, and interact with NPCs who remember the actions of those who came before, reinforcing the game’s dynamic, choice-driven design.
Tides of Tomorrow is developed by DigixArt and published by THQ Nordic. The game will launch on April 22, 2026, for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with physical retail editions available at JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, Big W and Amazon.
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About Tides of Tomorrow:
In a flooded, post-apocalyptic world plagued by a mysterious disease called Plastemia, you embark on a single-player mission – yet you’ll never be alone. You’ll constantly feel the presence of other Tidewalkers through the echoes of those who came before you.
Key Features:
Reveal the “echoes” of previous players through Online Story-Link – ghosts that show how previous Tidewalkers moved, the decisions they made, and even how they tried to communicate with you
Confront opposing factions – ruthless Marauders, everyday survivors known as Reclaimers, and the Mystics
Levels, NPCs, and narratives can be totally different depending on the choices of Story-Link selected
Sail through uncertain waters, gathering resources to improve your chance for survival
Explore diverse floating islands set amongst unique land and seascapes
About Online Story-Link:
The “Online Story-Link” feature allows you to feel the impact of previous players’ choices – and leave your own lasting mark for future players. How it works:
Every choice made by every player is recorded.
When beginning your run, you select a Tidewalker’s Story-Link to follow: from DigixArt team members, friends, streamers, or random global players.
You may visit the same locations, but the events, characters, and outcomes can differ entirely based on the choices made before you.
Your own choices will become Story-Links for future players, shaping their world in return.
THQ Nordic
Founded in 2011, THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer. Based in Vienna (Austria), and with subsidiaries all around the globe, THQ Nordic brands include Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Destroy All Humans, Wreckfest, Titan Quest, Biomutant, Gothic, ELEX, Kingdoms of Amalur and many more.
New fractional talent operations service brings AAA talent expertise to indie studios
Los Angeles, CA — March 3, 2026 — Rocket Game Talent, a boutique fractional talent firm specializing in game studio talent operations, officially launches today to provide world-class hiring expertise to ambitious game studios of every size, providing strategic talent strategies that scale with studio growth.
Founded by Fiona Cherbak, former Talent Acquisition Lead at Sony PlayStation Worldwide Studios and Lead Talent Program Manager at Xbox Game Studios, Rocket Game Talent bridges the gap between AAA hiring excellence and indie studio reality—delivering Fortune 500 recruiting expertise without the cost of a full-time hire.
Small game studios face an acute recruiting disadvantage: they need experienced mid-level and senior talent but lack the brand recognition, established recruiting processes and competitive compensation of major publishers and platform holders.
Rocket Game Talent addresses this gap by understanding limited production budgets, equity negotiations and remote-first culture. The agency is positioning creative vision and meaningful impact against platform holder stability by finding mission-driven candidates willing to take calculated career risks for the right opportunity.
Cherbak’s track record spans some of gaming’s most iconic franchises and studios:
Staffed God of Warat Sony PlayStation (Game of the Year 2018), hiring 250+ developers
Staffed and shipped BioShock: Infinite for Irrational Games
Led talent operations for 14 Xbox Game Studios first-party teams (Gears of War, Halo, Forzaand more)
Co-founded Boston Festival of Indie Games (grew from 2,000 to 7,000+ attendees)
Co-produced Fantastic Arcade and advised IndieCade
Invited to Obama White House in 2015 for Women in Games Initiative
Former BAFTA Games U.S. Advisor (2018-2019)
Co-founder, Women in Games International (50,000+ members globally, recently celebrated 20 years)
Former Chair, IGDA Women in Games SIG
Rocket Game Talent is committed to providing comprehensive talent operations services tailored to game studios’ unique needs. “Most game talent specialists specialize in either AAA or indie. I’ve carefully mastered both,” Cherbak said. “I understand why your 50-person studio can’t hire like Xbox does—and I know how to position you to win top talent anyway. I understand both $200M blockbusters and bootstrapped startups—and that range is your advantage.”
Cherbak’s recruiting expertise has earned recognition from major studio leaders. “As a hiring manager for well over 15 years, I’ve worked with dozens of recruiters, but Fiona is in a class of her own,” said principal tech art director at Turn 10 Studios, developers of the Forza franchise. “Fiona is the best talent acquisition partner I’ve worked with in my 15+ year career. She’s tenacious, thoughtful, and deeply committed to finding the right people,” adds a senior leader at Santa Monica Studio, developers of God of War.
Rocket Game Talent is offering talent operations services designed to support game studios of every size, but particularly small studios, startups and indie teams, including:
Talent Operations Infrastructure: ATS setup and optimization, hiring process design, interview training, metrics and reporting, compensation benchmarking and remote team best practices.
Full-Cycle Recruiting: From sourcing and screening to interviewing, negotiating, and onboarding—specialized in engineering, art, design, production, and executive roles across all game development disciplines for both contract and fulltime positions.
Employer Branding: Employee value proposition development, careers page optimization, social media strategy, university relations programs and tradeshow presence strategy.
Engagement Programs: University and bootcamp partnerships, diversity recruiting initiatives, community building and industry event representation.
Get a grip in magnificently silly party game Heave Ho 2, making a mess this summer (ANZ winter) on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2
French developer Le Cartel Studio and nomadic publisher Devolver Digital invite you to meet Heave Ho 2, the irrepressible sequel to their smash hit party game Heave Ho!
Strap in for slapstick 2-4 player thrills in co-op or versus play, as you grab, grapple, and swing through 8 anarchic themed worlds – from weightless space to kitchen chaos. Lend your friends a helping hand or send them tumbling to their doom. Either way it’s a riot.
PARTY ONLINE For the first time, leap into full online co-op and versus play with 2-4 people, in addition to the classic couch multiplayer that made the original Heave Ho so beloved.
GET COMPETITIVE Take revenge on your underperforming co-op teammates in versus mode through a series of frantic challenges, cunningly designed to start a completely different argument every time!
NEW NONSENSE Explore 8 all-new worlds brimming with new mechanics and scenarios, and get your hands on an array of gadgets including pop guns, sauce bottles, levers, keys, and drones.
VISUAL DELIGHTS Souped up visuals, with richer environments, more lovable character expressions, and enhanced visual cues so you always know where to go and what to do.
With lifetime sales of close to a million copies on PC and Nintendo Switch, the original Heave Ho has earned its stripes as one of Devolver’s all-time bestselling Switch titles.
Alexandre Muttoni, artist and co-founder at Le Cartel Studio, said: “As a French person, normally I relax on the weekend by burning cars, but Heave Ho 2 has given me a new purpose in life, through which I have even found laughter. If it can happen to me, it can happen to you.”
Heave Ho 2 will make you laugh and swear at your friends in equal measure when it comes out swinging on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 this summer (winter ANZ).
Heave Ho 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 will also support GameShare, allowing one player with the game to share it locally or online with up to 3 other players.
Boulder, Colo. (Mar. 3, 2026) – Today, publisher Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, LISA, Fractured Blooms) announced the physical edition of inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories, a cozy narrative-driven slice-of-life sim developed by Tokyo-based studio Nagai Kogyo. Pre-orders are now open for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, launching September 1st.
Join Makoto as she discovers the authentic charm of working in a ‘90s Japanese convenience store. Through Makoto’s night shift, InKONBINI reveals the quiet rhythm of the work within a seemingly simple routine, inviting players to discover the tranquil joy beyond casual store management.
Beyond the subtle satisfaction of stocking shelves and keeping your products neatly arranged, each shift is made special by the customers who step into the store. Capturing the friendly charm of a local shop, you’ll greet customers with a warm smile and a listening ear. As they share their personal stories, your thoughtful choices in how you respond will color each interaction, and soon you’ll find yourself quietly drawn into their lives.
The Physical Edition ($49.99) includes a sticker sheet, mini-comic, code for downloadable costumes, and a code to download the soundtrack on computer or smartphone.
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About Nagai Industries Nagai Kogyo is a Tokyo-based game development studio rooted in Japanese game and anime culture. The team focuses on player-conscious design and a clear creative vision, developing interactive entertainment across a range of genres and styles. Nagai Kogyo values open dialogue, creative freedom, and sustainable work practices, supported by a flexible remote work environment that enables collaboration with developers worldwide
About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.
Return to Nosgoth and experience the conclusion of the Soul Reaver saga like never before with upgraded graphics, new controls and bonus content!
SAN MATEO, Calif. –March 3, 2026 – Crystal Dynamics and co-developer PlayEveryWare are excited to launch Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store (coming soon to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2)! The classic 2003 action-adventure game is back and better than ever, revamped for modern platforms with new graphics upgrades, an improved camera, and extensive bonus content such as a photo mode and ‘lost levels’ from the original game.
And this is just the first of two new Legacy of Kain gaming experiences awaiting fans this month. Players can also look forward to the March 31 debut of Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a brand-new 2D action-adventure available to pre-order today alongside the purchase of Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered with the special Heart of Darkness Collection on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
A Classic Adventure Reborn for a New Generation
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is the definitive version of 2003’s gripping dark fantasy adventure. Return to the world of Nosgoth as you control both the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant, Raziel, two mighty beings bound by the conflict between fate and free will.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Key Features
Two Legendary Protagonists: Play as both Kain and Raziel, each with distinct abilities, combat styles, and perspectives that shape how the story unfolds.
Return to Nosgoth’s Dark Fantasy World: Explore ruined cities, ancient temples, and towering strongholds filled with challenging environmental puzzles, enemies, and secrets to discover.
New! Updated HD Visuals: Experience Nosgoth like never before with a new camera, as well as upgraded character models, textures, and environments, with the ability to switch between classic and modern presentations on the fly.
New! Refined Camera: Play the game with the original fixed camera or a new third-person camera built for modern platforms.
New! Bonus Content: Enjoy a slew of additions including a photo mode, alternate character skins, a comprehensive lore reader, unreleased content and ‘lost levels’ from the original game.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is available today in multiple editions, including the Standard Edition ($24.99), featuring the full base game, and the Deluxe Edition ($29.99), which includes the base game, a comic book reader (with three classic comics) and a demo of the unreleased sixth game in the series: Legacy of Kain: The Dark Prophecy.
Grab Two New Legacy of Kain Titles in One Package Today!
Also available to purchase today on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S (and coming soon to PC) is the Heart of Darkness Collection ($44.99, a savings of almost 20% off buying everything individually), which includes everything from the Deluxe Edition of Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, plus the brand-new 2D action-platformer Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, launching on March 31. The bundle also includes an Ascendance-themed skin pack for Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered. The “Ascendance” skin pack, along with a “Shifter” skin pack featuring Kain and Raziel skins for Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, are available as standalone purchases for $2.99 each.
A prequel to Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a fast-paced, 2D action-platformer featuring fluid combat and movement as well as beautifully crafted retro-pixel art. Legacy of Kain: Ascendance will release on PlayStation®5,Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 31, 2026.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Announcement Trailer:YouTube Press Kit: Download
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is available today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and is coming soon to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
ABOUT CRYSTAL DYNAMICS
Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at around 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.
ABOUT PLAYEVERYWARE
PlayEveryWare is a premier full-service co-development studio dedicated to bringing high-quality play experiences to every major platform. By building long-term partnerships with the industry’s leading publishers and developers, the studio addresses the technical complexities of modern game development including custom engine support, cross-platform networking solutions, and deep performance optimization. From large-scale ports and remasters to full-service production, PlayEveryWare’s mission is to ensure games perform flawlessly wherever and whenever players choose to play. PlayEveryWare is based in Seattle and Yokohama. For more information, visit www.playeveryware.com.
Pilot an armoured rig through repeatable runs designed for route optimization and high-speed combat
Bath, UK (March 3, 2026) – Publisher Weekend Games and independent British developer Upstream Arcade are excited to today reveal the lightning-fast precision speedrunner Echobreaker, coming to PC via Steam in 2026. Go fast and risk it all in gameplay designed around tight execution, rapid resets, and relentless optimization.
Watch the Echobreaker announce trailer:
As the pilot of a heavily armoured combat rig, the directive from your employers, TDS Industries, is simple: complete each test course in the fastest time possible. Put your health on the line and manoeuvre through each level of this neon-drenched science facility to set record times against other players on Echobreaker’s global leaderboard.
Each level is punishing and comes with huge pressure, designed to simulate real combat conditions. That includes enemies, who can be taken down and taken out to gain explosive bursts of speed. Or, solve each course like a high-speed puzzle, navigating difficult and risky routes in order to shave precious seconds off of your final time.
The powerful yet volatile Temporal Echo Drive that your rig is equipped with also allows you to enter Echo State as you slow time and succeed at difficult landings. Complete with time-bending power-ups and double-jumps, you’ll need to use everything to your advantage.
Key Features of Echobreaker
Find your perfect line: Test your reflexes and hone your rig mastery. Fracture and manipulate time itself to boost your top speed.
Can you become number one?: Compete against other players on the global leaderboard, show off your badges to friends or simply compete with your ghost as you try to break both personal and world records across each of the 15 tracks.
Flow state focus: Step into a sci-fi world drenched in gorgeous neon colour, where every track is something to be solved and mastered.
Echobreaker will be released on PC in 2026 and you can wishlist it now on Steam.
About Upstream Arcade Upstream Arcade is an independent games studio founded by BAFTA-winning developers from Lionhead Studios with over 20 years of experience making games. We are lucky enough to make the games we want to play – original action gameplay with a heavily stylistic flair.
About Weekend Games
Weekend Games publishes and curates indie games that you can actually finish and is the publishing branch of SECRET SAUCE, a UK-based indie games agency established in 2024.
