New video premiered during IGN Fan Fest

Los Angeles, CA – March 2nd, 2025 –  Donkey Crew, in partnership with Snail Games USA, has revealed that their popular medieval open-world survival RPG Bellwright is now slated for PlayStation 5 in addition to previously announced Xbox Series consoles. To commemorate this reveal, Donkey Crew has unleashed the following all new video that premiered yesterday during IGN Fan Fest:

Bellwright is a medieval open-world survival RPG where you can establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.

Now available on Steam Early Access, Bellwright recently saw a massive expansion with its Maiden Voyage update last December, adding the new Halmare Isles map, which is roughly 25% the size of the original game! At over 10 square kilometers, this region includes all new story-based quests with multiple progression lines, expanded armor and equipment, new animals and buildings, and introduces a Loyalty & Faction system.

About Donkey Crew
Donkey Crew is an independent studio made up of talented, experienced developers from every corner of the world. Starting as a small team of passionate gamers working together within a large Mount & Blade modding community, the group grew into a professional company developing indie titles. Based in Wroclaw, Poland, Donkey Crew continues their journey as an indie developer while growing and expanding. www.donkey.team/

About Snail Games USA
Snail Games is a leading global developer and publisher, known for delivering innovative, immersive gaming experiences across a range of genres and platforms. With a legacy of technological innovation and a focus on community engagement, Snail Games is shaping the future of interactive entertainment. snail.com

89% positive ratings as one of the top 1% of Next Fest demos bodes well for highly anticipated April 14th release

Gothenburg, Sweden – March 2nd, 2025 – Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful are delighted to announce that their atmospheric action platformer, REPLACED, has now hit 850k wishlists on Steam. Since the start of the Steam Next Fest, the game’s demo has been top 5 in the ‘Popular Upcoming’ category and is among the most played games of Next Fest while generating 89% positive ratings from 185k players. REPLACED will release on PC and Xbox Series X|S on April 14th.

REPLACED is a 2.5D cinematic action platformer featuring stunning pixel art, an atmospheric cyberpunk world and an intense thriller narrative. Immerse yourself in an alternate 1980s America reshaped by nuclear catastrophe and meet the downtrodden of Phoenix City as you struggle to survive. Run, climb and fight through crumbling districts, industrial wastelands, and neon-lit alleys brought to life with stylish hand-crafted visuals and a moody, synth-driven soundtrack.

As you uncover the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corporation, REPLACED will explore themes of humanity, identity, and control through morally complex characters and the slow reveal of a world pushed to its limits. Discover a haven for corruption where outlaws thrive and human life is traded like currency as R.E.A.C.H. – an AI trapped in a human body against its will. Expose the Corporation’s hidden agenda, and uncover the purpose behind your creation in a world where every secret – and every life – has a price.

About Sad Cat Studios
Sad Cat Studios was founded in 2018 in Minsk, Belarus, by game developers and entrepreneurs Yura Zhdanovich and Igor Gritsay. Yura, with over 8 years of experience as an artist and visual designer in game development companies and startups like MSQRD, joined forces with Igor, who has a strong background in IT and e-commerce, to establish the foundation for the studio’s remarkable journey. Since then, Sad Cat Studios has relocated its headquarters to Limassol, Cyprus and now operates remotely across Europe. 

About Thunderful
Founded in 2017, Thunderful is a video game publisher headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Thunderful offers third-party publishing, co-development services and publishing support services. The company has published and/or developed award-winning and critically acclaimed titles such as the SteamWorld IP, Planet of Lana, Viewfinder, LEGO® Bricktales, Lost In Random and more.

Today, NACON has announced that their annual NACON Connect showcase has been rescheduled for May 2026. 

In order to ensure that our future announcements have the impact they deserve, NACON has made the strategic decision to postpone the next edition of its NACON Connect, initially scheduled for March 4th. Faced with a difficult economic environment for the company, we are choosing to focus our resources on upcoming releases and the development of our current games. This period will allow us to polish our projects and prepare for a new NACON Connect to be held in May, which will showcase the work of our studios in the best possible way. Until then, numerous communications will take place to support games such as GreedFall: The Dying World, Dragonkin: The Banished, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, and many others.

More information regarding NACON Connect will be revealed soon. 

Jagex continues rejuvenating its iconic MMORPG in its 25th anniversary year, with further significant updates planned for release in the weeks ahead.

Monday, 2nd March 2026, Cambridge, UK – Jagex, The RuneScape Company, has today launched its Combat Modernisation update for RuneScape, the latest in the game’s year-long ‘Road to Restoration’. The move modernises RuneScape’s three original combat styles of melee, ranged, and magic, making them more intuitive and easier to learn through experiential gameplay as players climb through the levels, and creates a simpler, but deeper, harmony between abilities.

Check out the Future of Combat video by @Edimmuz

The release of the update follows three months of running a series of Combat Modernisation betas, enabling the RuneScape community to provide meaningful feedback ahead of its official launch. As a result, with each beta period, the development team has modified the power of tens of player abilities; corrected the timings of others; and tweaked a variety of perks, among other refinements.

RuneScape’s Road to Restoration

Announced as part of January’s RuneScape Ahead premiere video, the Road to Restoration has seen key updates already delivered to RuneScape, including UI tweaks, early game rebalancing and the removal of Treasure Hunter, with more planned throughout the game’s 25th anniversary year:

• New Look for User Interface: Completed at the end of January, RuneScape’s UI has been refined to improve visibility, polish key menus and icons, and make it more intuitive to read and navigate.
• Early Game Rebalancing: Released in mid-February, this update aimed to improve the first hours in the game, including skills rebalancing, including for hunting, thieving, farming, and herblore. A number of early quests, including Cook’s Assistant and Sheep Shearer, have also been tweaked to improve player experience.
• DailyScape: A forthcoming update set for March will see the removal of much of the ‘DailyScape’ daily activities, which had been identified through community feedback as being chore-like, put pressure on players to login every day, and offered disproportionally higher rewards than the game’s core content.
• Environment Refreshes: Focusing on the surface world of Gielinor, this work focuses on bringing a sense of unity to the in-game environment, making sure that every area feels quintessentially RuneScape.
• Player Avatar: Player characters are getting the biggest visual overhaul in over a decade with the two-part release of the Player Avatar Update. This has been one of the most requested updates over the years and the launches in spring and autumn will see significant modernising of characters, increasing both their fidelity and detail.
• RuneMetrics Pro for Free: RuneMetrics, an in-game tool which allows players to track and analyse their XP and wealth gains, will become free for all RuneScape Members this Spring. 

Detailed information about RuneScape’s Combat Modernisation, and all other updates, can be found on the official RuneScape website.

RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile. 

About Jagex

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC and mobile. Our MMORPG franchise, RuneScape, is played around the world and has welcomed over 300 million player accounts.

As RuneScape enters its 25th year in 2026, we are accelerating our strategy to expand RuneScape into a broader ecosystem of forever games and connected experiences, grounded in a renewed commitment to integrity and fair play. This includes the reduction of monetisation mechanics, as well as the launch of RuneScape: Dragonwilds into Steam Early Access in 2025, representing a major step in building a multi-genre future for the RuneScape universe. Jagex: The RuneScape Company remains focused on building enduring worlds, empowering player-led innovation, and laying the foundations for the boldest era in RuneScape’s history.

For more information, visit www.jagex.com. 

An atmospheric flying adventure where you play as a stone-born bird, mastering the skies to restore a silent world.

Lamezia Terme, Italy – March 2, 2026. ACGames, a small independent development team from Italy, has today unveiled STONEFEATHER, an atmospheric flying adventure built around freedom, flow, and the quiet poetry of motion. Players take the role of a stone-born bird gliding across vast, silent ruins in a world where the wind has vanished, and only flight can bring it back. STONEFEATHER will launch on PC via Steam, and players can wishlist now to stay up to date with the latest development news

In a land suspended in stillness, you are drawn to the last lingering echoes of the breeze. With every dive, sweep, and soaring arc, STONEFEATHER invites players on a meditative journey to restore the wind and rekindle hope in a world shaped by loss, beauty, and forgotten motion.

A newly released teaser trailer offers a first glimpse at STONEFEATHER’s signature flow-driven flight, serene exploration, and vast environments sculpted around soaring vertical landmarks and unseen currents. Watch the reveal trailer now and witness the freedom, scale, and atmosphere that define the world of STONEFEATHER.

Fly with Flow

At the heart of STONEFEATHER lies its “Fly with Flow” philosophy. Flight is not a tool; it is the language of the world itself. Precision and control define every movement: dive to gather speed, sweep into wide arcs, and carve smooth, expressive lines through open skies. There is no rush, no combat, only mastery through motion.

In STONEFEATHER, movement is expression. The more you listen to the air, the more gracefully the world opens beneath your wings.

Restore the Breath of a Silent World

To awaken the wind, players must seek out scattered Essences of Zefir, fragments of breath trapped within ancient stone. Each release restores dormant air currents, from gentle updrafts to powerful gusts, reshaping the skies and expanding the freedom of traversal.

As the wind returns, flight becomes more dynamic, with evolving air currents, greater speed, and new ways to move through the world.

Key Features

• Restore the Wind – Discover the Essences of Zefir to awaken lost currents, unlocking new ways to soar, dive, and traverse the world with fluid grace.
• Explore Silent Ruins – Journey through a seamless, handcrafted open world designed around flow and flight. Navigate by instinct, sight, and sound.
• Follow the Echo – Guided by the Elder, uncover fragments of memory, read ancient symbols, and piece together the mystery of why the wind was bound and why you were chosen.
• Flight Trials – Fly freely across the open world, glide through aerial rings, and pursue optional challenges that deepen your control and confidence in the air.

With its meditative pacing, expressive flight, and quietly mystical world, STONEFEATHER invites players to lose themselves in the rhythm of the air and remember what it means to move freely.

Watch the new trailer now and Wishlist STONEFEATHER on Steam. Let the wind carry you.

About ACGames

ACGames is an Italian development small team dedicated to creating evocative, mechanics-driven experiences.

The team creates games that blend evocative worlds with mechanically expressive gameplay, aiming for memorable experiences through atmosphere, movement, and purposeful simplicity. With STONEFEATHER, ACGames is pursuing flow-state flight across silent ruins, guided by curiosity and a hopeful journey to restore what was lost.

First episode, “What If Humanity Mastered the Skies First?”, explores the origins of the studio’s alt-history decopunk world

Issaquah, WA, USA – March 2nd, 2026 – Seismic Squirrel today released the first behind-the-scenes developer diary for Aether & Iron, offering players an inside look at the origins of its alt-history decopunk world. Titled “What If Humanity Mastered the Skies First?”, the video features Tyler Whitney, Narrative Lead at Seismic Squirrel, as he shares how the team discovered the central concept behind the studio’s upcoming narrative-driven RPG.  

In the video, he discusses the defining “what if?” question that sparked the creation of Aether & Iron’s vertical 1930s New York, and touches on the historical theories that helped ground the game’s alt-history premise. He also reflects on the studio’s collaboration with co-development partner Chaos Theory, praising both their creative presentation and the “impeccable vibes” they brought to the project. 

Aether & Iron launches on Steam on March 31, 2026, featuring full English voice acting and text localization support for English, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), French, German, Polish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese – Play the demo and wishlist Aether & Iron now, on Steam!  

About Aether & Iron: 
Set in an alternate 1930s New York transformed into a vertical city by the discovery of “aether”, a key component to newfound anti-gravitational technology, Aether & Iron follows Gia, a smuggler navigating crime syndicates, political conspiracies, and fragile alliances. Players shape Gia’s story through meaningful decisions, with every choice influencing relationships, outcomes and the fate of the city itself. The game features writing talent with credits on Mass Effect, Far Cry, and Sovereign Syndicate, with an original score composed by two-time Grammy Award winner Christopher Tin and Grammy nominee Alex Williamson, best known for their work on the Civilization series. 

About Seismic Squirrel
Seismic Squirrel is a talented and passionate team of both industry veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. We share a strong desire to tell fascinating stories supporting engaging gameplay mechanics. 

Life or death decisions await you in Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, a tense tactical challenge where you’ll lead a fleet of ships fleeing the deadly pursuit of the series’ deadliest foe, the sentient robot Cylons. But each class of Gunstar vessel under your command offers unique advantages, and their capabilities are toured for the first time today in a new video overview released by developer Alt Shift (Crying Suns) and publisher Dotemu (MARVEL Cosmic Invasion). 

Watch the new in-depth look into the power of each Gunstar while learning how you can command them to protect your fleet from the overwhelming Cylon threat:

Callisto. Ares. Erebus. Atlanta. Each of the four Gunstar vessels in Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes delivers its own unique specialization, and you’ll unlock the full fleet as you progress through the game’s roguelite-style battle for survival:

• Callisto (Assault Gunstar) – a versatile Gunstar providing solid all-round capabilities
• Ares (Carrier Gunstar) – a carrier Gunstar specialising in rapid Squadron management
• Erebus (Electronic Warfare Gunstar) – an electronic warfare powerhouse designed to combat Cylon technology
• Atalanta (Artillery Gunstar) – delivering long-range bombardment as an artillery vessel

Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes’ debut playable demo is featured as part of Steam Next Fest – try your hand at evading the Cylons now.

Stay updated and join the Fleet’s HQ on social media ahead of Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes’ release later this year on PC: X, Facebook, and Discord.

Step Out From Dracula’s Shadow, Remodel Your Family’s Farmstead, Get Cozy with the Locals, and Uncover the Secrets of This Magical Town

LONDON, UK — 2 March 2026 — Marvelous Europe today confirmed that gothic life sim Moonlight Peaks, developed by Netherlands-based Little Chicken Game Company, will launch on 7 July 2026 across Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Google Play Games, alongside the previously announced Windows PC version via Steam. Further details, including pricing, will be announced at a later date.

Prospective residents can learn more about Moonlight Peaks and its living and unliving inhabitants by heading to the Steam page.

Watch the Moonlight Peaks Release Date Trailer on YouTube below.

Sometimes you look in the mirror and know it’s time for a change—even if you can’t see your own reflection. Life as a vampire is hard enough, but it’s even harder when your father is Count Dracula and he expects you to carry on his dark legacy. But you have a different dream: a life of compassion, creativity, and maybe a little bit of farming. So, you pack your coffin and set off to your family’s abandoned homestead in the supernatural town of Moonlight Peaks. It’s the perfect place to step out of your father’s shadow, cultivate a magical garden, and prove that the undead can still live a wholesome life.

Experience life as a vampire in a magical town full of werewolves, witches, mermaids, and more in Moonlight Peaks!In this heartwarming, supernatural life-sim, you set out to show your skeptical father that a life of compassion is possible – even for the undead. Make friends with the other local creatures of the night and perhaps find eternal love in the mystical dating scene. Settle down in your family’s haunted cottage, customizing it to suit your own sense of gothic style. Embrace immortality and unlock ancient abilities, master potion brewing, and expand your grimoire of spells, all in the name of a more bountiful harvest. Unravel the mysteries of the seven families that inhabit Moonlight Peaks and bring a bit of light back to this spooky settlement. Just remember to be back in your coffin before the sun comes up!

Key Features

• Live! A Sweet and Spooky Journey – Customise the perfect vampire persona and build relationships with the people of Moonlight Peaks to learn more about the town’s history. Uncover the secrets of the seven families who dwell there – and maybe even find “tomb” love from any of the two dozen romanceable characters in the process.
• Run! A Farm Full of Magic Crops and Livestock – Design a custom cozy gothic homestead, turning a forgotten farm into the ideal sanctuary. Obtain new tools and develop the property to grow even more enchanted crops and raise magical livestock.
• Behold! Mythical Powers You Can Wield – Embrace a supernatural lineage! Shapeshift into other forms to explore all the town has to offer, and study witchcraft to learn spells that will help on the farm or when gathering resources. 
• Beware! Delightfully Dark Diversions – Beyond the farm, enjoy fishing, foraging, and potion-crafting, along with activities like embroidering, flower arranging, and more. Players can even collect cards for the town’s favorite game, Nokturna, to play against other residents.

Developed by Little Chicken Game Company and published in the Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, Moonlight Peaks is currently in development fo rWindows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Google Play Games on July 7, 2026. The game will be published in America by XSEED Games. This title has not yet been rated by PEGI. 

For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website.

About Marvelous Europe

Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content. 

For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com

The Latest Trailer Reveals Release Window and Introduces Playable Chapter 1 Demo Featuring “The Panic Jungle”

Seoul, South Korea – March 2nd, 2026 – Independent developer Studio BBB has today revealed that heartfelt puzzle-adventure platformer MONOWAVE will launch on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and other consoles in 2026. As part of the IGN Fan Fest 2026, Studio BBB has also unveiled a new full-length trailer introducing the game’s emotionally rich journey, its cast of colourful characters and different emotional settings.

In the new IGN Fan Fest 2026 trailer, discover the cast of colourful characters and distinct emotional realms featured in MONOWAVE. Meet Mono, a newborn Guardian tasked with restoring balance to a broken world by reuniting the four Emotions: Anger, Anxiety, Happiness and Sorrow. As the guardian spirit of the Emotions, Mono can use emotional powers to interact with the eccentric inhabitants of each world, and soothe the rampage of isolated Emotions before they cause even more destruction. MONOWAVE offers a moving journey of empathy that blends platforming, puzzles and emotional storytelling into something both cozy and meaningful.

To celebrate IGN Fan Fest, a newly polished demo for MONOWAVE is now live on Steam. Players can experience Chapter 1, roughly one hour of gameplay, exploring World 1, “The Panic Jungle,” a realm consumed by anxiety. Here, they’ll learn the core emotion-based mechanics and face the first boss encounter, offering a hands-on introduction to the game’s heartfelt world. Studio BBB has also officially relaunched the game’s Discord server, creating a dedicated space for fans to connect with the team, take part in community events, and follow development as momentum builds toward launch.

About MONOWAVE

In MONOWAVE, embark on an exploratory adventure shaped by emotion, atmosphere and discovery. Play as Mono, a newborn Guardian destined to reunite scattered Emotions and restore balance to the world. Guide Mono through a series of evocative worlds, using observation and emotional awareness to overcome environmental challenges and connect with the world around them. Through thoughtful platforming, puzzle-driven progression and empathetic encounters with characters, uncover a heartfelt story that explores the complicated but meaningful ways different emotions manifest in our lives.

Key Features:

• Four Unique Emotions & Powers: Happiness (jump to new heights), Sorrow (melt through gaps), Anger (wall-jump), Anxiety (evade dangers).
• Heartfelt Storytelling: Explore a touching narrative about the complexity and humanity of emotions.
• Colorful Characters: Interact with quirky inhabitants whose behavior is shaped by your powers.
• Four Unique Worlds: Traverse realms warped by each Emotion, from foggy jungles to blazing caverns.

Whimsical Art Style & Original Soundtrack: A scratch-art-inspired aesthetic and exclusive score bring MONOWAVE’s emotional universe to life.

ABOUT STUDIO BBB
Studio BBB began developing MONOWAVE two years ago while still at university. After graduating together last year, the team officially incorporated to bring their shared creative vision to life.