SYDNEY (Oct. 23, 2026) – SQUARE ENIX has launched FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, the first HD-2D game in the FINAL FANTASY series, on PlayStation^®5, Nintendo Switch^™ 2, Nintendo Switch^™, XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam^® and XBOX on PC. Players interested in checking out the game before purchase can play the free demo, with save data carrying over on all platforms.

Watch the FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Launch Trailer here:

The first HD-2D game in the FINAL FANTASY series, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, is a celebration of classic and modern FINAL FANTASY that evokes the beloved titles of yesteryear. This tale of Crystals features a strategic turn-based battle system with a modern twist, the return of chocobos, espers and airships, in addition to appearances from beloved FINAL FANTASY characters such as Cloud, Tidus and the Warrior of Light – all presented in stunning, retro-inspired HD-2D graphics that push the limits of pixel art. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is based on the first story arc of the mobile game FINAL FANTASY Brave Exvius. Far from just a direct port, it has been refined and extensively rebuilt as a full-fledged console-quality RPG experience.

The game follows a memorable cast of characters led by Rain, a knight of the Kingdom of Grandshelt, who is exceptionally skilled and entrusted with commanding an airship squadron at a young age. He teams up with childhood friend Laswell to embark on a journey filled with dramatic twists and turn, emotional moments and epic confrontations.

In FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, FINAL FANTASY’s classic turn-based battles evolve to deliver greater accessibility and deeper strategy. Bolster the team with Visions, echoes of beloved FINAL FANTASY characters, who fight alongside the party with unique skills and abilities for deep party customization. Exploit enemy weaknesses to stagger foes, break their defenses and seize extra turns to gain the upper hand. Harness the Visions’ powerful Resonance attacks in cinematic battles shaped by smart choices.

With a sprawling story and plenty of side content, the world of FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is full of secrets, including optional, challenging bosses, a Colosseum with deadly monsters and rewards to match, the Chamber of Arms with formidable foes sealed within legendary weapons, and a showdown with Ultima Weapon – a staple of FINAL FANTASY games.

Whether a longtime fan or someone new to the series, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is the culmination of nearly 40 years of FINAL FANTASY games and perfect for anyone ready to dive into an epic adventure they will never forget.

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam and XBOX on PC. For more information, visit https://www.square-enix.com/finalfantasyresonance.

About FINAL FANTASY

For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 212 million units worldwide.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Ranked as the #1 Publisher of the Year in 2025 by Metacritic.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 212 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

[October 22, 2026] The carrot fields of Winrose Warren needed more pilots, and on October 29 they get them on Nintendo Switch! Air Hares, the farming bullet hell from husband-and-wife studio Wondoro, lands on Nintendo Switch with the full Hare Force Edition update included, bringing the squadron to five playable pilots for couch co-op.

Bullet hells traditionally measure success by what gets shot down. Air Hares measures it by what grows. Captain Rabbo Sunskipper flies over dust-choked farmland with a plane full of seeds and water, and each level asks players to fill three carrot fields while falcon goons from the Gale Gang dive at them through wind, rain, and lightning. Barrel rolls, parries, and loop-de-loops keep a pilot in the air, but a level is only won when the soil turns green. Across four stages and four avian bosses, Winrose grows from a starving warren into a thriving town. 

It is an unusual premise for a shooter: a pilot whose whole mission is to make barren ground fertile again. For Tim and Megan Bungeroth, the family team at Wondoro, it was personal. They built Air Hares during their long road through infertility, working with a team of freelance programmers, artists, and musicians to make a game whose victories come from growing things rather than destroying them. Along the way, their family grew to include a furry friend who found his way not only into their hearts, but also the game. Arthur, the Cairn terrier and chihuahua mix they adopted from a rescue, became the model for Dirk Doggo, right down to a reference photo of Arthur with a chew stick clamped in his jaw like a cigar. Like Arthur, Dirk is stubborn, soft-hearted, and always ready to chase something, so his ability to pull every falcon on screen after him is very much in character.

The Hare Force Edition update is part of the Switch launch on day one and gives that harvest more hands. Three new pilots join Rabbo and her canine wingman Dirk Doggo in co-op, each with their own health, side speed, and loop length, so choosing a pilot changes how a level plays. Linnie Lightfoote rolls further, slipping out of trouble that would catch anyone else. Betty Bunting holds her line in crosswinds that push the rest of the squadron off course. Candie Clayton answers incoming threats with three parry shots instead of one. 

The two originals picked up abilities too: Rabbo can recover once after being knocked out of the sky, and Doggo can draw every falcon on screen toward himself at once, pulling the heat off a partner who is busy farming.

Alongside the Hare Force Edition, every level now carries more ways to play on Steam and Switch. High scoreboards track the best single-player and co-op runs in both Story and Arcade modes, and each level holds three Carrot Achievements: fully seeding and watering every field for 100% Completion, finishing without taking damage, and finishing without aggression. That last one asks players to save every seed for the crop and get past the Gale Gang on dodges and defensive parries alone. A new Squadron section rounds out the update with each pilot’s stats, abilities, and a little of their story.

KEY FEATURES

• Seed and water three carrot fields per level while dodging Gale Gang attacks
• Five playable pilots in co-op: Captain Rabbo, Dirk Doggo, Linnie Lightfoote, Betty Bunting, and Candie Clayton, each with distinct stats and a signature ability
• Four stages and four avian bosses, with wind, rain, and lightning raising the stakes
• High scoreboards for solo and co-op in Story and Arcade modes
• Three Carrot Achievements in every level, including a no-aggression challenge
• A new Squadron section with each pilot’s stats, abilities and lore
• Original soundtrack, hand-crafted pixel art and narrative cutscenes

Air Hares launches on Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026 for $4.99 USD. Players can wishlist it on the Nintendo eShop today.

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ABOUT WONDORO

Wondoro is the independent studio of husband-and-wife team Tim and Megan Bungeroth. Tim, a playwright and writer, created the world of Winrose and its squadron of bunny pilots, and the couple has expanded it from a video game into a comic book series. Working with freelance programmers, artists, and musicians, Wondoro released Air Hares on Steam in January 2026 alongside its first digital comic, Floppy Flights of Fancy. For more information, visit airhares.com. Tim and Megan live in Los Angeles with their human son, Kirby, and canine son, Arthur. They’ve been playing Nintendo games together since their college days.

ABOUT INDIE.IO
indie.io is a games publisher dedicated to bringing exceptional independent games to players worldwide. With a portfolio spanning a wide range of genres, indie.io partners with developers to provide the support, resources, and expertise needed to bring creative visions to life. Developers self-publishing their own games can also use the indie.io Tools Storefront, with marketing and development tools. For more information, visit indie.io.

Hosted by the unhinged Party Party Parrot inside an abandoned arcade hall, Mana Brigade’s elimination game show lets players decide on future mini-games via Steam community goals.

SKÖVDE, Sweden (October 22, 2026) — Swedish indie studio Mana Brigade has announced Plushie Party, a high-intensity multiplayer party game arriving on Steam. Built in Gemu, a Swedish game engine startup, the game drops battered plush toys into an abandoned arcade to fight. Winners earn a full refurbishment and a loving new home; losers get dropped into a shredder and turned into stuffing.

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Refurbished or Recycled

Under the flickering neon glow of an abandoned arcade hall, host Party Party Parrot runs a ruthless underground game show. Two to six players battle through lightning-fast survival mini-games staged directly inside retro cabinets packed with collapsing floors and sudden-death traps.

Powered by Gemu Engine’s destructible physics, damage is completely tactile. In this show, second place does not exist: winners get patched up for adoption, while losers drop straight into the shredder below.

Key Features

• Burst-at-the-Seams Slapstick: Soft, cuddly plushies clash in physics-driven arenas where heavy hits tear seams and losers explode into loose stuffing.
• 15+ Lethal Arcade Mini-Games: Scramble across disintegrating stages, dodge stage traps, and outlast friends inside retro machines.
• 2 to 6 Player Online Multiplayer: Built for quick-fire party rivalries, drop-in elimination rounds, and instant rematches.
• Powered by Gemu Engine: Experience dynamic soft-body destruction, bouncy environmental physics, and smooth online gameplay built from the ground up.

Community Goals: Help Direct the Carnage

To celebrate the reveal, Mana Brigade has launched Steam wishlist milestones to unlock brand-new mini-games ahead of launch. Players can also join the official Discord server to help select future mini-games alongside the developers.

About Mana Brigade

Based in the game development hub of Skövde, Sweden, Mana Brigade is an independent game studio dedicated to creating high-energy, multiplayer experiences that bring players together, even while popping their characters at the seams.

About Gemu Engine

Gemu Engine is a Swedish game tech startup bringing voxel worlds into the mainstream. Built for small teams with big ambitions, Gemu provides an all-in-one foundation featuring dynamic voxel physics, ray-traced lighting and audio, turnkey multiplayer, and native Steam support. Currently in closed Early Access, Gemu Engine is actively partnering with creative studios to redefine destructible game design.

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 22, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, is marking the second-and-a-half anniversary of its action game Solo Leveling:ARISE with the new “BEYOND” update. This update introduces the SSR hunter Holy Guardian Barrier Go Gunhee and the new Successor Velvet, alongside the four-hunter mode called “the Deep Containment Zone,” new growth systems, anniversary events, and more. 

Holy Guardian Barrier Go Gunhee presents a new version of the popular character Go Gunhee as a Water element Buster. Drawing on the power of the Four Divine Beasts, he uses skills like Echoing Impact that can channel the Black Tortoise’s power to drive forward with a powerful shoulder strike. His Burst skill Heavenbreaker Fist crushes the surrounding area as if shattering space itself. 

Also making her debut is Velvet, a Fire element Successor who inherited the ferocity of the Monarch of Fangs, Adan. Her combat style revolves around Dance of the Fangs, an exclusive weapon formed by connecting two swords into a double-bladed spear. She changes stances freely during combat, building up power as her attacks connect, then releasing that accumulated force in transformed empowered strikes unique to each stance.

The “BEYOND” update introduces the Deep Containment Zone, a new four-hunter team fight mode where players form a team to take on powerful “Experiment” versions of bosses. Compared with existing three-hunter challenge dungeons, team composition will play a greater role in this mode, encouraging players to adjust their strategies based on each season and boss. 

Exclusive to the Deep Containment Zone, the new Union battle feature can be activated after filling its gauge when four hunters of the same element are deployed. Activating the Union effect triggers a powerful skill along with class-specific effects for all the hunters on the team. As Union can only be used once per battle, deciding when to activate it is an important part of each encounter. 

New Progression and collection systems are available as well. Through the Figures system, players can unlock a new way to further increase their stats by defeating powerful enemies including Igris, Kargalgan, and the Monarchs on Expert difficulty in Story Mode. The new Seasonal Card system lets players collect cards featuring iconic webtoon cuts and hunters from the game, complete sets, and earn rewards. Normal and Reverse difficulties have also been expanded with Chapters 35 and 36, alongside Guild system changes and other quality-of-life improvements. 

A variety of rewards are available as part of the 2.5th Anniversary celebration. Players can obtain up to 500 2.5th Anniversary Special Draw Tickets, 10,000 Essence Stones, 20 Rate Up Draw Tickets, and other rewards through anniversary events. 

The update also adds the event content Battlefield of Infinity, where players attempt to defeat as many continuously spawning bosses as possible within a time limit. Progressing through the content  grants rewards including Essence Stones, Rate Up Draw Tickets, Gold, and more. 

Solo Leveling:ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”

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About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE (October 22, 2026) – Motion Twin have today released the final Early Access update to Windblown – the 0.9999999 Update. Bringing fresh build possibilities, considerable combat refinement and an abundance of overall game improvements that set the stage for what awaits in the full 1.0 launch. This final update launches alongside the 3rd iteration of Motion Twin’s annual Steam event, La Motion Week, where Windblown will be 30% off until November 5th.

The ‘0.9999999 Update’ packs a punch, with notable additions including:

• Enemy attack previews mean that there is now a dynamic warning system that allows you to better comprehend combat chaos and react in the heat of the moment, while adjusted attack timings help sharpen the overall flow and feeling of fights.
• Co-op and Cataclysmic difficulty get a full rebalance, so whether you’re tearing through the Vortex with friends or flying solo, you’ll feel the improved tuning across your runs.
• Thinking of heading into higher difficulties? Watch out for new enemy forcefields that can only be broken with your devastating Alterattack, pushing you to master the art of hitting back, hard. 
• Hit a branching path that doesn’t lead to where you hoped? New fast-return teleporters let you dash into them, open the map, and simply pick a point to teleport back to. Spend less time retracing your steps, and more time tearing through enemies!
• The revamped shop system introduces six specific shop types, each with its own focus: Gear, Gifts, Healing, Upgrade, Memonite, and general store. The choice to choose exactly what type of shop you want to visit gives you much greater control over your run and a much better chance to find exactly what your build needs.

The update also brings 17 new Affixes, a revamped rarity system, new Mythic Gifts variants, the return of Double Hits as an Encrypted Memory and the new Chrono Fish Magifish. There are new islands to explore, expanded support for controllers, auto-combo accessibility options, and so much more – full patch notes can be found here.

During it’s time in Early Access, Windblown has continuously grown alongside its community, with 10 major content updates and quality of life improvements across gameplay and performance. Intrepid Leapers have braved new biomes, faced off against fearsome new foes, experimented with an ever-expanding arsenal, and met every evolving challenge of the Vortex head-on.

“Two years ago, we opened the gates of the Vortex and asked you to break everything. You did, enthusiastically. Every bug report, balance rant and late-night Discord theory shaped what Windblown is today. This is the last stop before we leave Early Access, and we’d call it 1.0, but we’re not quite ready to let go yet. So please enjoy 0.9999999. Thank you for leaping with us.” – The Motion Twin Team

So it’s time to sharpen your blades, refine your builds, and start preparing yourself for the ultimate leap into 1.0.

About Motion Twin: 

Motion Twin is an indie worker’s cooperative game studio based in France. We’ve been raging at the machines since 2001 and we’ll be doing so for as long as people keep smashing into our games. Our previous game, Dead Cells, has brought joy and tears to 10M+ players around the world, and our newest game, Windblown, launched in Early Access in October 2024. 

Experience Lara Croft’s thrilling origin story across three epic games with the Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy collection!

AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 22, 2026 –Surprise, TOMB RAIDER fans!Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics are excited to announce that Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, the epic conclusion to the Survivor Trilogy, is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 for $39.99, with a 10% launch discount through November 4. Discover the incredible final chapter of the gripping saga that established Lara Croft as the Tomb Raider she was destined to become, complete with all DLCs, challenge tombs, side missions, two-player online co-op and more!

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Launch Trailer:

Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Trailer: YouTube

Nintendo Switch 2 players can experience the entire Survivor Trilogy with the new Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy collection, which includes three award-winning games: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration and Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, as well as their online modes and all DLC for each title. Play through Lara’s complete origin story, featuring dozens of hours of breathtaking exploration, challenging puzzle-solving, and intense survival combat with one of gaming’s most iconic heroines. The Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy bundle is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 for $69.99, with a bonus 10% discount available for a limited time.

About Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is the award-winning action-adventure experience and the harrowing final chapter of the Survivor Trilogy. As you race to save the world from a Mayan apocalypse, you’ll explore exotic locations, including the legendary Incan city of Paititi, while braving the unforgiving jungle and deadly tombs. Use advanced stealth techniques and an arsenal of weapons to stop the shadowy organization Trinity from stealing the power of an ancient god before it’s too late.

In addition to the base game, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition includes all seven DLC challenge tombs, two-player online co-op, plus all downloadable side missions, weapons, outfits, and skills.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, priced at $39.99, and the Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy collection, priced at $69.99, are out now on Nintendo Switch 2, with a bonus 10% launch discount available through November 4.

For more information about TOMB RAIDER, Official Website: www.TombRaider.com

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Most recently, the company launched Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ Game of the Year Edition, Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ Definitive Edition, and Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration on Nintendo Switch 2, as well as The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ – Legacy Edition, available now on all platforms. Today the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is an Embracer Group company based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.

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 over 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects. Crystal Dynamics’ website can be found at https://crystald.com.

About TOMB RAIDER

The TOMB RAIDER video game franchise includes more than 20 video games, is loved by more than 160 million people around the world according to a May 2022 survey, and has sold over 100 million copies since the first entry was released in 1996. The franchise’s popularity has exploded into a series of blockbuster films based on the original Tomb Raider game and 2013 reboot. Its protagonist Lara Croft has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades and was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 15 Most Influential Video Game Characters of All Time. The most recent “Survivor Trilogy,” comprised of Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), garnered more than 200 “Best of” awards and nominations, and chronicles Lara Croft’s remarkable origin story. All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for adventure entertainment.

© 2026 CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, TOMB RAIDER, RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER, SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT, LARA CROFT AND THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS, and LEGACY OF KAIN are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

The highly anticipated vampire hotel management sandbox returns with a fresh look at its cozy activities, supernatural adventures, and endless possibilities.

October 22, 2026 – Unfold Games and publisher Gambit Digital have unveiled a brand-new gameplay trailer for Bloody Hell Hotel, their upcoming first-person vampire hotel management sandbox, now scheduled for release in 2027.

Following the game’s widely popular reveal, the new footage offers a fresh look at the strange and wonderfully chaotic world of Bloody Hell Hotel, showcasing more of the activities, systems, and surprises awaiting players as they turn a crumbling mansion into a thriving hotel.

Vampires Take Hospitality Bloody Seriously 

After centuries of slumber, you awaken as a vampire to discover that your once-grand estate has fallen into disrepair. With nothing but your supernatural abilities and questionable hospitality skills, it’s time to restore the mansion to its former glory and transform it into a successful hotel.

Of course, running a hotel as a vampire comes with its own set of challenges.

The latest trailer showcases an expanding range of interconnected gameplay systems, from renovating and decorating guest rooms to farming, cooking, crafting, and blacksmithing, alongside dungeon exploration and combat.

Built around player freedom, Bloody Hell Hotel lets players choose how to spend their immortal lives. Create a cozy retreat, grow your own food, and become the perfect host, or embrace your darker vampiric instincts and explore the dangerous world beneath your estate. You can even run your hotel without harming a single guest. After all, who says vampires can’t be good hosts?

A Bigger World of Possibilities Awaits in 2027 

With its distinctive gothic atmosphere, diverse gameplay systems, and unique blend of cozy activities and dark humor, Bloody Hell Hotel has already captured the attention of players worldwide, accumulating more than 435,000 Steam wishlists.

As Unfold Games continues to expand and refine its vision, players can look forward to checking into Bloody Hell Hotel in 2027.

Wishlist Bloody Hell Hotel on Steam

About Bloody Hell Hotel

Bloody Hell Hotel is a first-person vampire hotel management simulation developed by Unfold Games. Players take on the role of a vampire who awakens after centuries to find their ancestral mansion in ruins. To restore it, they’ll need to gather resources, craft equipment, grow food, explore dangerous dungeons, and manage an increasingly elaborate hotel, choosing between a peaceful life of hospitality and the darker temptations of being a vampire. 

About Unfold Games

Bloody Hell Hotel is developed by Unfold Games, an independent game studio founded by film composer Wlad Marhulets.

The studio is known for its debut title, DARQ, a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure recognized for its distinctive atmosphere, surreal environments, and gravity-defying gameplay.

With Bloody Hell Hotel, Unfold Games has set itself an audacious goal: to create the most ambitious first-person simulation game in existence. As ridiculous as that might sound, it’s the standard the studio is striving for. Does that mean it’ll be the best game in the world? Maybe yes. Maybe not. Maybe definitely not.

Gather clues, plan your ultimate escape and break free from a criminal conspiracy in this gritty story-driven thriller!

TOKYO — Oct. 22, 2026 –It’s time to break out!Publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Metal Head Games are thrilled to announce that the PlayStation®5 edition of Back to the Dawn, the dark and gritty prison-break RPG thriller, is available now on the PlayStation Store for $34.99! Choose between two protagonists, sleuth around a corrupt maximum security facility, and search for a way out to freedom before it’s too late.

In thisstory-driven RPG, the goal is simple – search for a way out. Investigate two far-reaching conspiracies on the inside while navigating a web of prison factions and secrets. Choose between two main protagonists, sleuth around a corrupt prison facility, make friends (or enemies) with gangs and guards, complete quests, level up your character, and plan your ultimate escape.

Previously released on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, Back to the Dawn has received overwhelmingly positive praise from players for its gameplay freedom and the variety of escape routes, encouraging multiple playthroughs.

Back to the Dawn is now available on the PlayStation Store. Any save data from Playstation 5 demos can be carried over to the full game. A physical edition of Back to the Dawn will be published by Clear River Games in North America, Latin America and the EU, with further details to be announced at a later date.

About Clouded Leopard Entertainment

Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. is a Tokyo-based global video game publisher founded in August 2019 by industry veteran Yuen-Yuen Chen. The company serves as a strategic bridge, connecting premier Japanese developers with the international gaming community through high-quality localization and multi-platform distribution.

Specializing in marketing and publishing services for Asia and beyond, CLE maintains strong partnerships with renowned developers such as Nihon Falcom and D3 Publisher. The company is best known for bringing legendary franchises, including the acclaimed “Trails” (Kiseki) and “Ys” series, to global audiences across PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).

Driven by its mission to be a “hub of entertainment,” Clouded Leopard Entertainment leverages its in-house technical expertise in porting and debugging to deliver heartfelt creative works worldwide. By preserving the original creative vision while adapting to diverse markets, the company continues to foster a borderless community for fans everywhere.

Official Website: https://www.cloudedleopardent.com

About Spiral Up

Spiral Up is an international game publisher based in Singapore that specializes in publishing high-quality indie games for PC. Our team comprises experienced game veterans with decades of combined experience in indie game development and marketing. We pride ourselves on offering a full suite of publishing services and our ability to market games to the world, including the huge but difficult-to-enter Chinese market.

Our mission is simple: to find the hidden gems of the indie market and help polish them into shining diamonds that can be enjoyed and celebrated by gamers worldwide.

Official Website: https://www.spiralupgames.com

Arc Games and Thekla Partner with PM Studios to Bring Physical Editions to PlayStation 5® and Nintendo Switch 2™ in 2027!

LOS GATOS, Calif. – Oct. 22, 2026 – On October 8, Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. launched Order of the Sinking Star, the new puzzle adventure led by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness). Order of the Sinking Star has been met with critical and player acclaim, with an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating across over 2,500 reviews on Steam, impressive scores on Metacritic and OpenCritic, and nominations for “Best Indie Game” and “PC Game of the Year’ as part of the Golden Joystick Awards!

Play Order of the Sinking Star on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 now! Pre-order the Physical Editions today! 

Following its acclaimed launch, Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. are proud to announce a partnership with PM Studios®, a trusted leader in physical game publishing with a reputation for bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players and collectors worldwide. Together, the companies will bring physical editions of Order of the Sinking Star to PlayStation® 5 ($34.99) and Nintendo Switch™ 2 ($49.99) in 2027. You can find additional details in the news post here, and pre-orders for the physical editions will be available later today at select retailers!

With over 2,500 user reviews on Steam, a score of 83 on Metacritic and 84 on OpenCritic, and multiple 10/10s, it’s clear players are mesmerized by Order of the Sinking Star’s mind-bending puzzles, intriguing storyline, and non-linear, epic world to explore. Reviewers have called it a “masterpiece,” “the puzzle game of the generation,” and even “The Elden Ring of Puzzle Games.”

“We’re all very happy to see that people are really enjoying Order of the Sinking Star,” says Jonathan Blow, Founder of Thekla, Inc. and Game Director of Order of the Sinking Star. “Any developer wants to see people playing their game, but because we’ve been working on it for over 10 years, we are extra, extra glad. We’re not done yet, though: we’re happy to announce that we’re partnering with PM Studios to release the physical version of the game in the new year!”

“Order of the Sinking Star is exactly the kind of extraordinary creative experience we love bringing to players,” said Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios. “Jonathan Blow and the team at Thekla have created something truly special, and we’re honored to partner with Arc Games and Thekla to bring their vision to physical. At PM Studios, we’ve built our reputation on championing great games and delivering physical editions that players and collectors are proud to own. This is a perfect example of that commitment, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring it to life.”

Venture deep into the four cardinal realms, solve boundless puzzles, and blend realities together to discover one cohesive story in the largest puzzle game ever created. Jonathan Blow is back after a decade with his latest puzzle adventure, which mixes uniquely distinct mechanics to create unexpected results and challenge how you think about puzzle games. Discover a world of curious magic and ravenous monsters in this massive experience that pieces together an epic, colliding tale with hundreds of hours of gameplay and many surprises to find along the way.

Order of the Sinking Star features a fully voiced ensemble cast, including Emily O’Brien (Death Stranding) as The Queen, Liam O’Brien (Critical Role) as The Warrior, Darin De Paul (Overwatch, Marvel’s Spider-Man) as The Wizard, Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Ms. Marvel) as The Bard, Erica Luttrell (Steven Universe) as The Sailor, Matthew Waterson (X-Men ’97) as The Druid, a special appearance by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow, and more.

Order of the Sinking Star is available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Physical versions are coming in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. For more information, please visit orderofthesinkingstar.com.

ABOUT ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR

From legendary director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) comes Order of the Sinking Star, a massive puzzle adventure featuring more than one thousand handcrafted puzzles designed to put your intellect to the test. You are transported to a realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions, and vicious monsters. Explore four distinct worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and stories, and then watch as they all collide.

As the worlds merge and characters meet one another, puzzle systems intertwine, creating surprising new gameplay possibilities. Explore at your own pace, revisit worlds and return to challenges as you see fit. Discover unique playable characters, master evolving gameplay mechanics, and decipher the deep mysteries of a sprawling, interconnected game world. Blending exploration, storytelling, and ever-progressing mechanics, Order of the Sinking Star invites you into a mysterious, living puzzle unlike anything you’ve played.

ABOUT ARC GAMES

Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games, including premium and live-service titles, across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including Order of the Sinking Star, REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death, Frosthaven, and Sil and the Fading World.

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.

ABOUT THEKLA, INC.

Thekla, Inc. is an independent video game studio led by Jonathan Blow, known for creating critically acclaimed titles like The Witness and Braid. Originally established in 2009, the studio is based in Denver, Colo., and focuses on making games with high artistic and technical quality. The studio’s newest game, Order of the Sinking Star, is its most ambitious and massive puzzle adventure yet, available now on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.

ABOUT PM STUDIOS

PM Studios is a game developer and publisher dedicated to championing indie innovation and delivering bold, unforgettable gaming experiences to players around the world. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Las Vegas, with international operations in Seoul, Korea, PM Studios brings deep expertise in development, distribution, and publishing – with a growing slate of acclaimed titles and popular franchises across console, PC, and mobile.

At PM Studios, creativity comes without compromise. We empower creators, connect communities, and invite players everywhere to unleash their wonder. Come play. www.pm-studios.com.