A bold new strategy experience blending striking visuals and innovative design, now available on Steam and mobile

April 8th, 2026 – The next evolution of tactical RPGs has arrived. Annulus is available now across Steam, the App Store, and Google Play, bringing a bold new entry to the modern strategy RPG landscape.

Blending innovative battlefield design, deep strategic gameplay, and striking visual direction, Annulus sets out to redefine the genre with a fresh, art-driven approach to tactical combat.

Reinventing Tactical Combat from the Ground Up

At the heart of Annulus lies a distinctive battlefield system – a bold departure from traditional design. This new structure transforms how players approach positioning, movement, and control, turning every encounter into a dynamic tactical puzzle.

Rather than relying on static strategies, players must constantly adapt—anticipating enemy actions, optimizing spatial advantage, and executing carefully timed decisions. The result is a combat system that feels both intuitive and deeply strategic, rewarding foresight, creativity, and precision at every turn.

Deep Strategy Meets Accessible Design

Annulus is designed to appeal to a wide spectrum of players, offering layered tactical depth for seasoned strategy fans alongside streamlined controls and clear readability for newcomers. A diverse roster of heroes, each with distinct abilities, roles, and synergies, opens the door to flexible team compositions that reward experimentation and mastery.

From high-stakes encounters to long-term progression, the game delivers a satisfying balance between approachability and strategic complexity.

A Striking Dark-Fantasy World with Premium Visual Craftsmanship

Set in a mysterious and atmospheric universe, Annulus features a dark, stylized fantasy aesthetic that blends elegance with tension. Every battlefield, character, and visual effect has been carefully crafted to reinforce the game’s tone:

• Highly detailed character designs with distinctive silhouettes
• Cinematic skill animations that emphasize impact and clarity
• Rich environmental design that enhances immersion and tactical readability
• A cohesive art direction that merges dark fantasy themes with modern polish

The result is a world that feels both haunting and refined, drawing players deeper into every encounter.

Epic Boss Encounters That Define the Battlefield

One of Annulus’ most striking highlights is its wide array of visually stunning and mechanically distinct boss encounters. Each boss is more than just a powerful enemy,they are fully realized characters, brought to life through unique visual identities, rich backstories and carefully designed combat mechanics.

From towering, otherworldly entities to cunning battlefield tacticians, every boss introduces new strategic challenges that push players to rethink their approach. Their abilities often reshape the rules of engagement, altering terrain, disrupting formations, or forcing players into high-risk, high-reward decisions.

Designed to test tactical mastery while delivering memorable, cinematic moments, these encounters seamlessly blend gameplay, narrative, and spectacle. Each boss fight becomes a defining experience – rewarding adaptation, precision, and strategic creativity.

Global Momentum and Platform Recognition

Even ahead of  launch, Annulus has captured significant global attention:

• Over 1.5 million pre-registrations worldwide
• Official featuring opportunities from both Google Play and the App Store
• Rapidly growing international community of tactical RPG fans

This early traction highlights the game’s high production value and its clear resonance with players seeking a more refined, strategy rich experience.

Free-to-Play, Cross-Platform Experience

Annulus  is available now as a free-to-play title, making its rich tactical experience easily accessible to players worldwide. Whether on PC or mobile, the game offers a seamless, fully optimized experience tailored to each platform.

Enter the Battlefield Today

With its innovative design, refined gameplay systems, and striking visual identity, Annulus invites players to experience a new era of tactical RPGs.

Download and play for free now: 

• Steam ：https://store.steampowered.com/app/2445840/Annulus/ 
• App Store ：https://apps.apple.com/ms/app/annulus/id6753971187 
• Google Play ：https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nirvana.annulus 

ABOUT NIRVANA

Annulus is developed by NIRVANA, a passionate and experienced game development team dedicated to strategy and hardcore game design. The studio focuses on blending distinctive dark aesthetics with expansive world-building, supported by strong technical foundations that deeply integrate dynamic environments with tactical gameplay systems.

Focused on delivering top-tier game quality with genuine passion, the team continuously refines its work to bring high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide, balancing depth, challenge, and long-term enjoyment.

Legendary Devil Hunters Dante, Nero, and Vergil Join the Strategic Card Battle

Tokyo, Japan (April 8, 2026) – Japanese developer Colopl today announced new details regarding a collaboration with Capcom’s Devil May Cry 5 for the upcoming Nintendo Switch™ title KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI.

During the middle of the game’s story, players will encounter the iconic Devil Hunters: Dante, Nero, and Vergil. Depending on the player’s choices, they will engage in battle against these formidable foes. The Devil Hunters boast immense combat prowess and will attack players using highly powerful unique skills. While the battles will be challenging, defeating them yields massive rewards.

Upon victory, the Devil Hunters will join Tsukuyomi as powerful “Jinma” card allies, allowing players to experience the exhilarating “Stylish Action” of Devil May Cry 5 through strategic card battles. Each character features unique card effects that faithfully recreate their traits from the original game:

• Dante (“STYLISH RANK”): The more hits dealt to the enemy within a single turn, the higher the rank increases, which in turn boosts the attack power of the cards in your hand.
• Nero (“EXCEED”): By leaving this card in your hand when ending a turn, Nero’s attack power can be significantly increased up to three stages.
• Vergil (“CONCENTRATION”): Attack power gradually increases up to ten stages each time a combo card effect is activated.

Furthermore, if specific conditions are met during battle, the Devil Hunters will activate their “DEVIL TRIGGER” or “SIN DEVIL TRIGGER”, further enhancing their card performance. Players will also be able to acquire their signature weapons as exclusive “Divine Gear” attack items. Items designed after Dante’s “Devil Sword Sparda” , Nero’s “Red Queen” , and Vergil’s “Yamato”  will be available, providing effects that reinforce their respective character cards.

KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI will be available digitally on the Nintendo eShop on April 23, 2026.

For more information on KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI, please visit the game’s official website here and the dedicated YouTube channel here. 

Reminder: TSUKUYOMI: The Divine Hunter for mobile and PC has begun sunsetting and will no longer be supported as of April 21, 2026 at 11:00PM PT. Players can bring three randomly selected cards from their favorites list from the mobile and PC version of the game into the Nintendo Switch version by logging into TSUKUYOMI – The Divine Hunters and generating a unique passcode. Please log into the TSUKUYOMI – The Divine Hunters app for complete information. 

About Devil May Cry 5
The Devil May Cry series consists of stylish action games known for their unique characters and exhilarating gameplay. As one of Capcom’s major brands, the games in this series have cumulatively sold more than 33 million* units since the first title was released in 2001.

About COLOPL, inc.
Colopl provides a wide variety of mobile games that transcend specific genres. From the world’s first location-based game, “Colony Life”, to the authentic action RPG “Shironeko Project” and “Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter” which utilizes generative AI, we strive to create new forms of entertainment using cutting-edge technology under our mission of “Entertainment in Real Life.

For over 30 years, PlayStation has continued to look for ways to celebrate its gaming community, which has a vital role in PlayStation’s history and future. Today, PlayStation Australia is excited to offer an opportunity to bring some of its devoted fans even closer to the PlayStation experience.  

PlayStation is introducing The Playerbase, a unique opportunity for PlayStation’s biggest fans to step into some of the biggest game worlds by having their likeness scanned and appear within a PlayStation game. The Playerbase will start with Gran Turismo 7, and will be looking to expand and include fans in additional PlayStation Studios titles in the near future.

This community program will be available in select markets in the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and Australia. 

For more details, including the official rules, and to submit an application for The Playerbase, visit playstation.com/the-playerbase, where you’ll be asked to answer a few questions about your experiences on PlayStation. Players will also be required to sign in with their PlayStation account ID and share additional information to participate. 

After reviewing applications, PlayStation will select a limited number of finalists to participate in video interviews to learn about them and their connection to PlayStation. From there, one PlayStation fan will be selected to be featured in Gran Turismo 7 as part of The Playerbase, where they will have a special, limited-time appearance as an in-game character portrait, similar to how characters are presented throughout the game. 

The selected fan will also help design a custom Fantasy Logo and a one-of-a-kind vehicle livery which will be added permanently to the Showcase menu. They will be invited to a visual arts studio in Los Angeles for a scanning day and to collaborate with a designer to create their Fantasy Logo and vehicle livery.

Over time, PlayStation looks forward to expanding The Playerbase as additional PlayStation Studios participate, having fans featured in ways that fit each game’s own style and world. Stay tuned for more updates.

The Playerbase is PlayStation’s way of saying thank you to the players who make PlayStation what it is today. The team can’t wait to meet the fans who will step into the world of PlayStation in a whole new way.

Sign up and submit your application for The Playerbase at playstation.com/the-playerbase, and learn more at the PlayStation blog here.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Bethesda Game Studios is excited to announce that Starfield is available on PlayStation 5 today. Additionally, players on all platforms can now access the Terran Armada DLC and the free Free Lanes update.

These additions represent the biggest update to the game since launch, marking the most complete version of Starfield for new players to discover the Settled Systems and for veteran players to jump back in. 

Starting today, Starfield’s base edition is available on all platforms for $79.95 AUD, welcoming even more players into the Settled Systems.

Now on PlayStation 5
Starting today, April 8, Starfield is available on PlayStation 5, inviting players everywhere to embark on cosmic journeys and explore the universe straight from the couch. 

Starfield on PlayStation 5 takes advantage of the console hardware, integrating the lightbar, adaptive triggers, touchpad, and more. On the PlayStation 5 Pro, players can select a Pro Performance Mode to prioritise a higher-target FPS or select Pro Visual Mode.

Free Lanes Update & Terran Armada Story DLC
Terran Armada introduces a new questline across the Settled Systems, with new characters, locations, enemies, quests, systems, and rewards. Players get the chance to shape the future of humanity in space as they combat the incursions of the Terran Armada’s robotic forces in this story DLC.

Free Lanes is a free update adding significant new features and systems designed to deepen the core Starfield experience for both new and returning players—most significantly, opening interplanetary travel within systems. With this update, players can use cruise mode to travel from planet to planet within a star system, where they’ll experience frequent encounters and activities and spend some quality time on their ship with their crew. 

Additional features coming with the update include: 

• New locations – A number of new Encounters, POIs, Dungeons, notable increase in variety for players to discover 
• X-Tech – A new resource used to upgrade weapons, ship modules, and more 
• Enemy modifiers – New enemy tiers with performance modifiers, such as extra shielding, more frequent attacks, or elemental damage 
• Moon Jumper – New land vehicle 
• Outpost improvements – Cross-outpost storage and Milliewhale pet 
• New crew – Muria and the mini-bot 
• Starborn Improvement – Ability to bring a limited number of items through the Unity to a NG+  

The Free Lanes update is free for all players. All existing Premium Edition owners on Xbox and Steam will receive the Terran Armada DLC at no additional cost. 

Together, these launches mark the next chapter for Starfield, bringing its most complete and refined experience to more players as the game’s universe continues to expand. For more details on all things Starfield, head to Bethesda.net. 

Sydney, Australia – April 8th, 2026: As all fans of the Gothic franchise know, being thrown into the colony requires a lot of preparation: Commit a crime of your choice. Get caught. Let the king’s loyal servants drag you to the edge of the barrier. Have a fine judge read out the sentence (in the name of King Rhobar the 2nd, yada yada…). And finally get punched down into the colony.

With the ongoing war against the orcs, the king has a high demand for convicts who will mine the magic ore from the Valley of Mines, and to make the process of newly convicted criminals being thrown into their new life, meticulous preparations are needed. Therefore, from today on, you can do your part and be as ready as possible for when the adventure begins on June 5th, 2026, and pre-order your copy of the Gothic 1 Remake on PlayStation 5 or on Xbox today!

On consoles, Gothic 1 Remake is priced at $99.95 and includes Gothic Classic as a free bonus. This version brings the original Gothic to modern console platforms, allowing players to experience the game that started it all in its best possible form.

Gothic 1 Remake is in development for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, launching June 5th, 2026.

Check out the Making-of episodes on YouTube:

• Gothic 1 Remake – Making of Episode #1: https://youtu.be/V80iHWxYeMQ 
• Gothic 1 Remake – Making of Episode #2: https://youtu.be/PC-9JrKQc2I 
• Gothic 1 Remake – Making of Special: Nyras Prologue Debrief: https://youtu.be/uYF8OP4iYdA 
• Gothic 1 Remake – Making of Episode #3: https://youtu.be/YyM_6IzRFHY 
• Gothic 1 Remake – Making of Episode #4: https://youtu.be/eJXeE0e_uNA 
• Gothic 1 Remake – Making of Episode #5: https://youtu.be/q8sxk-TRgXA 

More updates on the official website: https://gothic.thqnordic.com/

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About Gothic 1 Remake

The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by a relentless horde of orcs. Desperate for powerful weapons to repel them, King Rhobar II orders the mining of vast quantities of magical ore, setting every available prisoner to work in the Khorinis mines. To ensure no one escapes, the King commands his most skilled mages to erect a magical barrier. But something goes terribly wrong, and the magic spirals out of control, trapping everyone inside. The prisoners rebel, transforming the mine into a lawless territory ruled by the Colony’s most brutal inmates. Now, the King must negotiate with these new rulers, as tensions rise among the mine’s factions. Amidst the chaos, the arrival of an unknown prisoner will change everything …

Features

Faithful Remake: Experience the original 2001 RPG classic fully rebuilt using current-gen technology, preserving its iconic atmosphere while enhancing the gameplay for a fluid and dynamic experience. Expansive Gameplay: Immerse yourself in over 50 hours of gameplay, exploring the vast and dangerous world of the Colony. Discover secrets, old and new, challenging combat encounters, and unique NPCs, each with their own story to tell

Dynamic Living World: Explore a vibrant world where inhabitants go about their daily lives: working, sleeping, eating, and fighting to survive, adding depth and realism to this immersive world. Branching Story: Choose which of the three factions to align with, influencing how your abilities and playstyle develop and how this true adventure unfolds.

Enhanced Combat System: Master a modernised combat system that updates the core mechanics of the original, offering a more fluid and dynamic experience while staying true to its deliberate and tactical roots. Play as the Nameless Hero: Navigate the fate of a lifelong convict who must survive in a treacherous world filled with wild animals, ancient magic, and dangerous foes.

Today, a new age begins for The Elder Scrolls Online with the launch of Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk on PC, Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

ESO Seasons will average 90-days in length, each with its own distinct theme and deliver a wide variety of content and rewards for players. Seasons gameplay content is free for everyone who owns ESO.

Check out the Welcome to Seasons trailer below.

Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk
Season Zero introduces a limited-time Event Zone experience with The Night Market launching on April 30, available for a seven-week period through to June 18. Players will discover a new area in the Oblivion realm of Fargrave and can choose one of three unique factions, pledging their service in a gauntlet of challenging PvE encounters and earning a free player home, Night’s Den, in the process.

Available now is the first class-refresh for the Dragonknight, as well as over 20 Player Experience Improvements, designed to reduce grind and friction such as faster mount training, UI-based skill respecs and bag upgrades, and increased furnishing limits. Additional class refreshes and Player Experience Improvements will launch through 2026 and beyond.

Coming later in Season Zero is the long-awaited Challenge Difficulty, an optional overland difficulty system. Players looking for an additional challenge will have four difficulty tiers to choose from, each with increased rewards, when it launches on June 9. Significant updates to PvP and combat also arrive during Season Zero, such as the new Veterancy PvP progression system and a continuation of the Vengeance Cyrodiil test campaign.

New Tamriel Tome
Tamriel Tomes is a new progressive rewards system coming to ESO with Season Zero that allows players to unlock in-game currencies, consumables and collectibles as they play. Collecting and consolidating the Endeavors and Daily Logins systems, Tamriel Tomes grants all ESO players more variety and choice when it comes to earning in-game rewards. Each Tome arrives with and is available throughout its Season, and it includes free, premium (paid), and premium bonus (paid) options. Find out more on Tamriel Tomes here.

PlayStation Plus Last Chance!
PlayStation Plus members can acquire the Gold Road Collection right now for free as part of the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March. The Gold Road Collection features the ESO base game, 2024’s Gold Road Chapter, and all previous Chapters, including access to the Warden, Necromancer, and Arcanist classes. This offer is available until April 7.

For more information on Season Zero, visit the ESO website here. For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

The stellar shoot-’em-up/RPG is back on Switch, PS5, and Steam

Valencia, Calif. – April 7, 2026 – The innovative, genre-breaking, sci-fi classic has returned! Independent video game studio WayForward, under license from Bandai Namco Entertainment America, is proud to announce that Sigma Star Saga DX, the enhanced version of the unique shoot-’em-up/RPG, is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Featuring an epic interstellar story and more than 15,000 weapon combinations, the game is regularly priced at $19.99 and rated T by the ESRB; early adopters on Switch and Steam will receive a 10% launch discount through April 20. A new launch trailer highlighting the game’s features and action-packed gameplay can be seen below.

Created by Shantae series director Matt Bozon, Sigma Star Saga DX combines top-down adventuring and exploration with side-scrolling space-shooter battles and an RPG-style experience system. As Allied Earth Federation pilot Ian Recker, players will become intergalactic double agents on a mission to infiltrate and defeat the invading Krill empire. On foot, Recker will investigate six planets and power up with high-tech weapons and gear that let him reach new areas, but when enemies attack, the action switches to pulse-pounding spaceship combat where he can customize his vessel with more than 70 explosive Gun Data items. An unforgettable cast and challenging boss battles will keep players on the edge of their seats as the epic story unfolds.

While Sigma Star Saga DX retains the graphics, gameplay, and audio of the classic Game Boy Advance Sigma Star Saga (released by Namco in 2005), the game also includes a number of upgrades implemented by the original WayForward development team, such as an improved map, decreased random encounter rate, rebalanced EXP system, adjusted auto-fire, additional save points, assorted bug fixes, and more. The console/PC version, ported by Mighty Rabbit Studios using Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine, offers several brand-new extra features as well, not the least of which is an all-new vocal theme song, “Jet Among the Stars,” performed by acclaimed musicians DemonDice and Megan McDuffee. Other bonus content includes a concept-art gallery, a music player, multiple border art options, a rewind function, and save states.

In addition to the digital version, physical versions for Switch and PlayStation 5 of Sigma Star Saga DX are available to preorder from limitedrungames.com through May 3 in both Standard and Classic Editions. The Standard Edition ($34.99) includes the game and manual, while the jam-packed Classic Edition ($69.99) includes the game, manual, CD soundtrack, double-sided poster (featuring new Sigma Star Saga DX art by WayForward illustrator Shaun Healey on one side and the classic cover art on the other), a keychain of Recker’s ship, and a gold-colored coin featuring the likenesses of heroines Psyme and Scarlet. For more information on Sigma Star Saga DX and other incredible WayForward titles, please visit www.wayforward.com, and follow @wayforward on Twitter and Facebook, @wayforwardtech on Instagram, and @wayforward.bsky.social on Bluesky.

Key Features

• The GBA classic returns after 20 years!
• Top-down RPG-style exploration mixed with action-packed space-shooter battles!
• Survive as a double agent for the humans and the Krill, and discover the secret of the six planets
• Stunning pixel-art graphics and fantastic soundtrack
• Explore using tools like the Scanner, Krill Boots, Wings, and more
• Customize your ship with more than 70 different Gun Data items yielding 15,000+ combinations
• Branching story with multiple endings
• The definitive DX version adds an improved map, decreased random encounter rate, rebalanced EXP system, updated script, various bug fixes, and other enhancements
• Bonus features: concept-art gallery, music player, border art, and more

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 35 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

Grab a rifle and fight for your soul as an ancient enemy stirs in revolutionary Mexico 

[Mexico] – April 7, 2026 – To arms! Brain-dead Rabbit Games and indie.io are delighted to announce the imminent release of Dark Adelita on Steam on May 5, 2026! As Angela, a veteran of the revolutionary struggle, players embark on a dark journey through Mexican states. The fast-paced, sidescrolling shooter pits Angela against hordes of enemies under the control of a dark power from ancient Mexican myths. Armed with her trusted rifle and fast reflexes, she will have to run, jump, and shoot through fast-paced stages!

The path will not be easy. It’s 1918, and the Mexican Revolution is coming to an end after years of bitter fighting. As change sweeps across the suffering land, however, an ancient evil awakens. Feeding on the fears and suffering of a devastated people, it brings creatures straight from Mexican legends to life. Blight and darkness spread across the land – and only one, a brave adelita called Angela, can face the darkness. With a rifle in hand, she sets out on a path that will test her physical strength and mental endurance…

Players take part in this journey through polished, fast-paced gameplay. Always outnumbered and outgunned, they will have to rely on her speed and agility to dodge enemy bullets, as one shot is all it takes to knock her down. Armed with her trusty rifle and a plethora of other weapons, together with special abilities, and sheer determination, she faces a seemingly impossible task where every encounter is a high-stakes challenge to players’ reflexes – and that’s just the beginning. 

As she journeys deeper into the nightmarish world unleashed by the foe she pursues, Angela finds herself fighting for her very soul: The wails carried by the wind turn blood into ice, shadows lurk around every corner, and creatures of folk and legend come to life only to attack with unimaginable ferocity.

Every aspect of the game is rooted in Mexican culture and history. “Our hope is to deliver a fun game with a unique theme, showcasing what makes Mexico and our culture special,” remarked Ricardo Reyes, lead programmer and pixel artist responsible for the game’s distinct visual identity.

Eager to take up arms? Get ready: Dark Adelita releases on Steam on May 5, 2026!

ABOUT BRAIN DEAD RABBITS

Formed by a trio of friends from across Mexico, Brain-dead Rabbit Games is a remote-first studio focused on creating games that are not only a blast to play, but also showcase the unique culture of their homeland. Dark Adelita is their second game, perfecting the shooter formula of their debut title, Damikira. 

ABOUT INDIE.IO

indie.io is home to over 100 of the world’s best independent video games and developers. Our platform was built to provide independent developers with the resources, services, and management tools needed for success. Through collaboration and passion, we strive to cultivate a diverse and vibrant gaming landscape that resonates with players and creators alike!

Leamington Spa, UK – April 07, 2026:  UK publisher Kwalee and independent studio Out of the Blue are pleased to announce that the Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods will launch on May 12, 2026. The game is coming to PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is available day one with Xbox Game Pass.

A sequel to 2020’s award-winning Call of the Sea, Call of the Elder Gods is a single-player, first-person puzzle adventure with a strong narrative focus.

Players step into the roles of Professor Harry Everhart and newcomer Evangeline Drayton, solving intricate puzzles driven by logic, observation, and environmental interaction.Together, they journey from New England to the Australian desert, the frozen Arctic and the ancient city of Pnakotus, searching for missing loved ones while confronting personal grief.

No prior knowledge of Call of the Sea is required, but returning players will uncover deeper connections, familiar threads, and hidden truths woven throughout the story.

About Call of the Elder Gods

Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.

All is not well at Miskatonic University. Professor Harry Everhart tries to ignore the shadows flitting at the corners of his vision, while student Evangeline Drayton is haunted with impossible dreams of an artifact uncovered a decade ago. In their search for answers, the pair will uncover revelations more ancient than anyone could have imagined.

Shocking Secrets

Call of the Sea’s object- and observation-based puzzles return with new depth. Scour richly-rendered environments for clues. Swap between Harry and Evangeline to solve complex, multi-part problems across time and space. Choose your own difficulty level with toggle-able hints, icons, and journal entries.

Dizzying Marvels

Harry and Evangeline’s journey takes them from the firelit libraries of a New England mansion to the red sands of the Australian outback, through frozen wastelands and otherworldly cities out of time, all stunningly rendered in Unreal Engine 5 and featuring a soundtrack by multi-award-winning returning composer Eduardo De La Iglesia.

A Shadow Out of Time

Follow Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton as they search for the truth about their missing loved ones and come face-to-face with beings beyond their understanding. Inspired by H P Lovecraft’s ‘The Shadow out of Time’, Call of the Elder Gods features a fully voice-acted story of grief, family, and sanity, starring returning talents Yuri Lowenthal (Spider-Man, Arcane, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth) and Cissy Jones (Firewatch, Starfield, Baldur’s Gate III).

About Kwalee

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

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

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

About Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue was founded in 2019 by Tatiana Delgado and Manuel Fernández-Truchaud. The studio is composed of veteran game developers based in Spain and Greece. They have individually worked on titles like Red Matter, Deadlight, GYLT or RiME. Sharing a collective vision that brought them together, their mission is to create engaging stories with vivid environments, drawing the player in and enabling them to explore the world around them with a sense of wonder. After the launch of their first title – the BAFTA nominee Call of the Sea-, and its virtual reality version Call of the Sea VR for Meta Quest, the studio launched American Arcadia in 2023.They’re currently developing Call of the Elder Gods, a sequel to Call of the Sea, and The Vigilante Diaries, the first title in their narrative anthology An Out of the Blue Story.

Lead a city-state to prosperity through cunning, commerce, and heroes in a hybrid strategy game

[Toronto, Canada] – April 7, 2026 – Reverie World Studios and indie.io are proud to announce that the latest in a long lineage of hybrid strategy games, City States: Medieval, will release into Early Access on Steam on April 20, 2026. As city-state leaders, players navigate the complex political and economic landscape of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Aided by heroic leaders, they will have to master commerce, diplomacy, and, when necessary, warfare to prevail… Or fade into obscurity.

The vibrant 12th century provides a backdrop for rewriting the history of some of the most prominent city-states of the era during the last of the medieval renaissances. As science, arts, and culture experience a revival thanks to the influx of classical works preserved in Middle Eastern cities, the growing power of kingdoms and religious strife create a fertile ground for conflicts from the Atlantic to the Urals—and incredible opportunities for trade and commerce.

Players take control of one of the city-states that rose to prominence thanks to their strategic location in the middle of these trade routes. From Novgorod in the frigid Rus, through the affluent Italian Genoa, to the arid Tripoli in Syria, each is an economic engine that can provide incredible wealth through careful planning and defense of trade routes devoted to twelve distinct trading goods, from silk to spices.

However, wealth attracts predators, and eventually, players will have to defend their claims. The engaging real-time strategy combat known from previous Reverie World Studios titles has been refined further, combining it with elements of tower defense to represent the dramatic sieges of cities from the Middle Ages. At the frontlines of both combat and diplomacy will be heroes, great leaders known from the pages of history who lead the city-states and represent the player’s own power and influence.

Their presence grants players full control over their city, its territories, and armies, as well as providing powerful bonuses. Conversely, whenever they are away, players only have a limited ability to issue commands, and the city-state is forced to make do with a maintenance government in their hero’s absence.

The mechanic requires a completely different strategic approach, forcing players to carefully weigh their options and turning every expansion into a high-risk, high-reward venture. The leader’s presence can tip the scales and force even great powers to bargain with the player’s city-state… Or leave it vulnerable to an invasion while the hero is tied up in distant lands.

High Middle Ages, high risk, high stakes in a unique hybrid real-time strategy game: Lead a city-state to victory in City States: Medieval on April 20, 2026!

ABOUT REVERIE WORLD STUDIOS

Reverie World Studios, founded in Toronto, Canada in 2007, boasts a completed next-gen game engine, five previously released titles, and a talented team ready to seize opportunities in the expanding interactive entertainment market. Drawing from diverse global talent, including North America, Europe, and Australia, the team behind the Kingdom Wars series operates in a multicultural environment, leveraging virtual office technology for over a decade to streamline operations. Inspired by Canada’s game development successes, Reverie aims to excel as a leading exporter of interactive media, focusing on innovation and fostering a concentrated talent pool.

ABOUT INDIE.IO

indie.io is home to over 100 of the world’s best independent video games and developers. Our platform was built to provide independent developers with the resources, services, and management tools needed for success. Through collaboration and passion, we strive to cultivate a diverse and vibrant gaming landscape that resonates with players and creators alike!