Debut shooter from Octopus Panic, founded by DICE/343 Industries veterans, announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live

Seattle, WA, USA – August 25, 2026 – Independent developer and publisher Octopus Panic today announced GRAVOUNDS, a new 1-4 player co-op action builder coming to Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S on November 2, 2026, and available day one with Xbox Game Pass.

The announcement trailer revealed at Opening Night Live showcases the game’s chaotic, physics-driven mayhem, tasking players with dropping into hostile planets as a pack, building defensive fortifications, and extracting with valuable resources before becoming alien chow.

See the GRAVHOUNDS announcement trailer here:

GRAVHOUNDS is playable this week at Gamescom on the Xbox booth in Hall 7. See more of GRAVHOUNDS this week on the Xbox @ Gamescom livestream starting at 3pm CEST on Wednesday, August 26.

About GRAVHOUNDS
GRAVHOUNDS is a frantic 1-4 player co-op action builder where players drop into hostile planets as a pack of bio-engineered canine workers built for dangerous planetary operations. To survive the closing swarm and secure their haul, players must bend gravity to their will, improvise under fire, and successfully extract before they are overwhelmed.

Every mission is a risk-reward balancing act with deploying turrets, generators, and complex pipeline networks across treacherous alien terrain. The longer a pack decides to stay and push for high-value materials, the deadlier and more aggressive the alien swarm becomes.

GRAVHOUNDS features:

• 1-4 Player Co-Op – Intense alone, chaotic with a crew. Combine each Gravhound’s unique strengths and improvise to beat back the swarm. Go lone wolf to expand the operation or stick with the pack to stand your ground.
• Bend Gravity to Your Will – Use the powerful Grav Beam to fling objects across the battlefield or send enemies flying. Disclaimer: transporting volatile materials may result in unforeseen loss of Gravhounds.
• Build to Survive – Deploy turrets, generators, and fabricators to expand your operation. Extend pipelines across hostile terrain to power your base, move critical resources, and keep your eventual escape route alive.
• No Two Shifts Play the Same – Unlock powerful new abilities and upgrades mid-shift. Stack bonuses and reshape your loadout to adapt to a swarm that grows deadlier by the second – but so do you.
• Move Fast, Die Last – High-speed mobility allows players to boost in any direction, hover, and reposition under heavy fire to race to a teammate’s aid or make a last-second dash for materials.
• High-Risk Extraction – Seek out treacherous planets for the best materials. Stay longer and push harder to increase your rewards, but beware: every extra second escalates the swarm, turning each shift into a high-stakes bet on what your pack can handle.

GRAVHOUNDS is developed by Octopus Panic, founded by veterans of 343 Industries and DICE, with development led by Halo 4 Creative Director and former Halo Studios Head, Josh Holmes.

“GRAVHOUNDS started with a simple idea: a crew of blue-collar dogs stranded on the far side of the galaxy, still expected to show up for work,” said Josh Holmes, co-founder of Octopus Panic. “For us, the best co-op moments are when things unexpectedly go off the rails, and somehow you still pull it off together.”

“We founded Octopus Panic with the desire to get back to the heart of development and spend our time making games again,” said Scott Sims, co-founder of Octopus Panic. “With a team of seven full-time developers, we’re all hands-on with every part of development, can iterate quickly without overhead, and, most importantly, stay close to the players. Being self-funded and self-published gives us the freedom to build GRAVHOUNDS the way we believe it should be built. We’re incredibly excited to finally get the game into players’ hands, hear what they have to say, and work alongside the community to make the game even better throughout Early Access.”

Players can now wishlist GRAVHOUNDS on Steam (and Windows Store) and keep up to date with the latest development updates on GRAVHOUNDS.com.

About Octopus Panic
Octopus Panic is a small independent game studio that creates games with enough freedom for players to surprise us. Its close-knit team of industry veterans builds cooperative adventures around experimentation, improvisation, and memorable stories shared between players. Its first game, GRAVHOUNDS, is a 1-4 player co-op action-builder about blue collar dogs stranded on the far side of the galaxy.

The realistic truck driving sim showed a first snippet of gameplay, powered by Unreal Engine 5, with a new trailer at Opening Night Live 2026

COLOGNE, Germany – Aug. 25, 2026 – Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive today unveiled the release date for Road Kings, the next-gen truck simulator, with a brand-new trailer showcased at Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. Now officially set for a release on March 11, 2027, Road Kings invites players to take the driver’s seat of a 40-ton semi, delivering goods across the vast and vibrant landscapes of the American South while facing disasters both natural and man-made.

Players will build their own trucking empire from the ground up, starting with nothing but a truck, a plan, and a name to make for themselves. Every job completed and every mile driven shapes your reputation: go from a lone rookie to the owner of your own company built job by job, delivery by delivery.

Realistic, lively environments powered by Unreal Engine 5 and dramatic disaster scenarios turn each journey into a cinematic experience, where ordinary drivers rise to become road heroes.

Road Kings releases on March 11, 2027, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. Wishlist now!

New Cinematic Gameplay Trailer Introduces Guinevere and Sir Lancelot – Showcases Angela Sant’Albano as the New Voice of Gwendolyn

GAMECOM 2026: COLOGNE, GERMANY – AUGUST 25, 2026 – Eclipse Glow Games today premiered a brand-new trailer for its highly anticipated single-player action-adventure title, Tides of Annihilation, during gamescom’s Opening Night Live showcase in Cologne, Germany. The new trailer offers players a dramatic look at the emotional core of the game following the cataclysmic destruction of London as Gwendolyn mysteriously inherits the mystical power of King Arthur. 

In the trailer, a distraught Gwendolyn considers her new reality amidst the ash of a ruinous London before being encouraged by the legendary Guinevere to harness the power of the Fog – a power only King Arthur once wielded – to save both London and the otherworldly realm of Avalon from total annihilation. Embracing her destiny, Gwendolyn takes up the sword and learns to fight alongside powerful spectral knights; this new trailer debuts the legendary Sir Lancelot summoned by Gwendolyn to dispatch enemies in spectacular style.

The premiere also officially introduces Angela Sant’Albano as the new voice of Gwendolyn, stepping into the role to carry the heroine’s journey forward.

“I am beyond thrilled—and deeply honored—to officially announce that I’m stepping into the role of Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation,” stated voice actress Angela Sant’Albano. ”Gwen is the kind of heroine I love. She carries self-doubt, constantly questioning whether she’s enough, but she refuses to let fear make her stand still. Everything she does is driven by love for her sister and her homeland, and I think that’s what makes her strength feel so human. Getting to step into her boots, facing otherworldly demigods, and commanding Knights of the Round Table has been an absolute privilege.” 

Also announced today, as part of their driven initiative towards a full global launch, Tides of Annihilation has included new language support for Brazilian Portuguese. The game now will have language support for 11 languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Korean, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese). 

Attendees heading to gamescom in Cologne can play the first global hands-on demo of Tides of Annihilation at Hall 6, Booth B-050 in Koelnmesse. Demo stations will be outfitted with GeForce RTX 5080 GPUs, TCL TVs and Monitors. Attendees will be the first to experience Tides with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation support. Hardware will also be provided by Razer, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Tides of Annihilation is currently being developed for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStationⓇ 5. For more information, please visit the game’s official website: global.playtoa.com.

ABOUT TIDES OF ANNIHILATION
London lies in ruin, torn apart by a cataclysmic “Outworld Invasion.” Fueled by a desire  to save her sister, Gwendolyn embarks on a high-stakes journey across two worlds: the devastated, fog-shrouded modern metropolis and the mythical realm of Avalon. Her quest through iconic landmarks, now twisted, is to unravel the mystery behind her newfound powers and ultimately determine the fate of reality itself.

ABOUT ECLIPSE GLOW GAMES
Eclipse Glow Games, a developer and publisher of PC and console titles for a global audience, is located in Chengdu, Sichuan. The studio is currently developing Tides of Annihilation, an action-adventure title for PC and console based on Arthurian mythology. The Eclipse Glow team is composed of over 150 developers with previous experience creating games for storied franchises, including Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona, and Prince of Persia.

Sophia’s journey begins August 27 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox – experience the final trailer now!

COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 25, 2026 –Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio are thrilled to unveil the official launch trailer for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, premiered in grand fashion during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live, just before the game’s release on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Set to a striking reinterpretation of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence,” this final glimpse into Resonance explores themes of loss, betrayal and destiny.

A darker journey into the world of A Plague Tale

Combining dynamic melee combat, exploration, environmental puzzles and narrative-driven adventure, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy offers a new perspective on the beloved universe created by Asobo Studio.

Players will uncover Sophia’s origins while exploring a parallel story set during the Minoan era, revealing long-buried secrets connected to the island and shedding new light on the origins of the Macula itself. From breathtaking coastal landscapes to forgotten labyrinths hidden beneath the earth, the game delivers an emotional and intense adventure where every discovery brings Sophia one step closer to the truth… and one step closer to the darkness waiting for her.

“This project has also been a special journey for our team, giving us the opportunity to explore a new perspective on the universe we created,” said David Dedeine, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Asobo Studio. “From the writing and gameplay to the music and environments, Sophia’s journey resonates with our own; it hasn’t been without its challenges, but we put our whole hearts into it.”

Awaken your Legacy on August 27

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launches on August 27 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Pre-orders remain available on all platforms. The game will also be available day one with Xbox Game Pass and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’s Collector Box is available for pre-order across Europe. This premium edition celebrates Sophia’s adventure through a selection of exclusive collectibles inspired by the game’s universe. Deliveries are scheduled to begin at the end of October. More information is available here.

The game’s original score by critically acclaimed composer Olivier Derivière is now available on streaming platforms. More information on Resonance’s OST can be found here and on Olivier Derivière’s YouTube channel.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will also be present at Gamescom 2026 with a playable demo available throughout the show at both the Focus Entertainment and Xbox booths.

The colorful, chaotic Stone Age tribe-builder launches out of Early Access with companion animals, enemy tribes, a bison with a bad attitude, and the Stone Age’s first cooking minigame

CZECH REPUBLIC, August 25, 2026 — Polylithic, the Stone Age survival game that dares to ask why prehistoric games are always brown, is out now. Developed by polyperfect and published by indie.io, the 1.0 release marks the largest content drop in the game’s history, arriving after more than 50 updates across nearly three years of Early Access.

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Set in a vibrant, low-poly world where humans are definitively not at the top of the food chain, Polylithic casts players as tribe leaders navigating the long, chaotic road from Paleolithic hunter-gatherer to Neolithic settler. That means hunting, crafting, expanding a settlement, managing a technology tree, and keeping a tribe of increasingly demanding cavemen alive through prehistoric winters, rival threats, and their own questionable decisions. The game supports both solo play and online co-op for up to 10 players, with an infinitely generated Sandbox Mode for those who prefer to skip the narrative and simply cause problems

The 1.0 update brings a substantial expansion of everything Polylithic established in Early Access. Players can now adopt a best friend, choosing between a dog and a hyena depending on their disposition. Enemy tribes arrive to complicate settlement plans. A new Mammoth boss and a bison described by the developer as simply “mean” expand the creature roster, while a full character customization system lets players dress for the Stone Age in ways the Stone Age never intended. The new cooking minigame generates recipes procedurally, which is as chaotic as it sounds. Tribal dances now happen every other night, because on the off nights everyone just gets to hang out. New BBC documentary-inspired cutscenes, new story moments, smarter AI, new weapons, and a major optimization pass round out a release that the developer describes simply as “a lot.”

Polylithic is available now on Steam and the indie.io store, priced at $14.99 with a 35% launch discount. The game supports English, Czech, French, German, Russian,  Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese.

ABOUT POLYPERFECT

Polyperfect is an award-winning independent game studio based in Zlín, Czech Republic. Founded by producer and art director Pavel Novák, the studio gained recognition for its widely used low-poly asset packs and Unity tools before moving into original game development. Today, the team creates visually distinctive games with engaging stories while supporting game education through its partnership with a local university.

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!

London (August 25, 2026) Today, Capcom debuted a dramatic new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword™ at Gamescom Opening Night Live with news for the swordplay action game’s public demo. The Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo launches today on Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Microsoft Store. The demo includes all-new content, which also arrives in an update today across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The latest footage of Onimusha: Way of the Sword showcases a series of thrilling boss battles. The action includes the reveal of Ifuu and Burai, an electrifying duo that conjures wind and thunder, plus a sneak peek at protagonist Miyamoto Musashi in his duel with Dokyo, and the first glimpse of gameplay showing our hero in his fully awakened Oni form.

Players can prepare for these fights with the Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo. Starting today on all platforms, the newly updated demo will add new elements, including a second quest exploring the Oni Refuge. This surreal stage features an early slice of the story where players are introduced to new gameplay mechanics and the towering boss Daidara.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. Pre-orders for the highly anticipated title are available now. Players who secure the Standard, Deluxe, or Premium Deluxe editions before September 24 will receive Early Adopter Bonuses as rewards. For details, visit the Onimusha: Way of the Sword website.

The Standard and Premium Deluxe Edition are available both physically and digitally, while the Deluxe edition is available on digital stores. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, plus cosmetics and charms for Musashi. Beyond this, the Premium Deluxe Edition features more cosmetics for Musashi and his allies, plus an in-game soundtrack.

For the latest updates on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, follow the game’s official social media accounts across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.

ABOUT ONIMUSHA: WAY OF THE SWORD

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the latest instalment in the classic Onimusha™ series. The first entry in 20 years, the all-new action game returns to a dark fantasy Japan where samurai clash with supernatural foes. The story fuses history and myth, following the journey of Miyamoto Musashi, a samurai armed with a mystical Oni Gauntlet, as he battles demons invading Edo-period Kyoto. Onimusha: Way of the Sword features intense action that combines the series’ signature Issen and Soul Absorption mechanics with exhilarating swordplay that takes combat to new heights.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Experience a new ambitious action-platformer blending explosive combat and fluid platforming with the new demo starting October 1

COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 25, 2026 — Focus Entertainment Publishing and Afterburner Studios are proud to announce Elta: Defy All Gods, coming early 2027 to PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In this adrenaline-fueled action-platformer, players will need to brawl their way out of corrupted worlds with their dragon-god companion, no matter what enemy or challenge stands in their way. Prepare for your rise as a divine champion with Elta: Defy All Gods‘ new public demo, available on all platforms October 1.

Get ready to bring down the gods, for Elta

Elta: Defy All Gods is a science-fantasy action-platformer, blending free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration. Play as Victus, an elite warrior monk seeking their lost god, Elta, in the hopes of finding a path forward for their civilization. Restoring Elta’s former power might be the key to a new, brighter future.

With each new challenge, Victus and Elta will become stronger, unlocking new martial art techniques and devastating magic abilities. Each corrupted world they explore is sprawling and filled with hidden secrets, requiring mastery of an evolving traversal toolkit to reach the furthest places. Mastering both explosive combat and agile platforming is crucial to becoming a true divine champion.

A new take on the action-platformer genre from Afterburner Studios

Developed by the indie team behind Dreamscaper, Elta: Defy All Gods aims to carve out a new space in the action-platformer genre by taking inspiration from both brawlers and 3D metroidvania games to create a fresh, high-octane, gameplay-first experience.

“For our second title we’ve gone much bigger, taking all we’ve learned about weighty combat, satisfying game feel, and fluid action to another level,” said Ian Cofino, Co-Founder & Game Director at Afterburner Studios. “Focus Entertainment has been a terrific partner in our goal to create a world-class action title, enabling our team to realize a very ambitious vision.”

Elta: Defy All Gods is planned for release in early 2027 on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. To let all players experience what makes Elta: Defy All Gods stand out among action-platformers, a free demo featuring the beginning of the game will be available October 1 on all platforms.

Wishlist now and keep an eye on Focus Entertainment’s official channels to stay updated on the game!

About Elta: Defy All Gods

Brawl your way out of corrupted worlds alongside your dragon-god companion in an adrenaline-fueled action-platformer blending free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration. Become the champion of your fallen god, Elta. 

• Show your fighting prowess with intense melee combat, mixing lethal martial arts and devastating magic attacks in explosive group fights
• Explore three winding science-fantasy worlds, and chain your traversal abilities to reach new areas and discover their hidden secrets
• Hone your skills and become stronger alongside Elta, walking in the steps of your ancestors to unlock new fighting moves and acrobatic skills
• Bring down the gods who wronged your people, exiled for centuries, and help Elta set things right to pave the way for a brighter future

About Afterburner Studios

Ready to try a new approach to making games outside of the large studio system, Afterburner Studios was founded in the summer of 2018 by Robert Taylor, Ian Cofino and Paul Svoboda with a mission to create evocative action experiences that put fun first.

Their debut title, Dreamscaper, launched in August of 2021 on PC and Switch, then Xbox and Game Pass the following year. Since release, Dreamscaper has garnered critical praise and reached over 750,000 players.

Deploy in January, Sleepwalkers!

London, United Kingdom & Toronto, Canada (25^th August, 2026) – Today at gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Alpha Channel revealed 15^th January as the release date for brutal vehicular RPG, TankRat – coming to PS5 and PC via Steam.

Watch the extended version of the eerie, explosive trailer below, set to William Blake’s ‘The Tyger’

Created in partnership with Kepler Interactive, TankRat is a post-apocalyptic journey of rebellion, lost identity, and mech-mayhem. You control Whittaker, a digitized human consciousness known as a ‘Sleepwalker’, capable of fusing with fully customizable tanks.

Whittaker has one mission: find salvation in the fabled city of Highpoint. But as you venture into the Event Containment Area – a war-torn wasteland occupied by machines called Tankrats – that mission becomes an existential bullet to Whittaker’s view of morality, consciousness and power. Your only hope lies in Cyril, a mysterious guide and mentor, and in your ability to pilot your tank better than those who seek to tear it apart wheel by wheel.

Through six unique areas to explore and seven giant, mechanical bosses, the metal of the most hardened Sleepwalkers will be put to the test. The name of the game is survival. The way you do it is up to you…

For any Sleepwalker seeking survival, the tank is the backbone. Choose between the light tank – nimble, quick and able to dodge projectiles and flee from fights at the blink of an eye – and the medium tank – a mechanical behemoth capable of soaking up large amounts of damage and dealing even more.  Load your tank up from a selection of over twenty-five weapons, from the 90mm cannon that tears through metal, to the 10mm cannon that picks off enemies from a distance. 

Whichever tank or cannon you choose is half the battle. In the ECA, what you take becomes what you are. Dismantling tanks and harvesting parts from their corpses is just as important as getting your tank right from the start. Each part has the possibility to bring unique advantages, perks and fresh ways to wreak havoc that can only be found in the ECA.

Speaking about the upcoming release, Daniel Ebanks, Creative Director at Alpha Channel said: “Blistering, eviscerating combat is at TankRat’s core, but we’ve also infused it with what we love as a studio – the Tankrats are a homage to miniature ‘kitbashing’, the world is an ode to 20^th century sci-fi, and playing the game feels like mech action at its finest. We’re psyched to let players get their hands on these and geek out about the same things we do. See you in the ECA.”

Sleepwalkers. Deploy in January. Wishlist now.

About Alpha Channel

Alpha Channel is an independent studio founded in 2018 by veteran AAA developers, creating emotionally resonant worlds driven by player-emergent design. Part of the Kepler Interactive group, the team combines creative freedom with collaborative support, crafting distinctive, atmospheric experiences.

About Kepler Interactive 

Kepler Interactive is a video game company and creative studio headquartered in London. With games like Pacific Drive, Sifu, Rematch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler curates its partnerships with developers worldwide to showcase some of the newest and most brilliant ideas in gaming that combine experimental game design with unique art direction. 

Alongside its game portfolio, Kepler’s creative studio seeks to bring games to life in areas such as art, fashion, music, architecture and design through development of lifestyle products and collaborations with artists like fashion designer Robyn Lynch. Kepler explores the creative spaces that inspire games and the people who make them – challenging perspectives and elevating the medium to a new level.

Rewrite the Course of History. Your Way.

Paris, France (25 August 2026) – During today’s gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, Amplitude Studios™ were thrilled to announce that HUMANKIND™ 2, the sequel to 2021’s critically acclaimed HUMANKIND, is releasing on PC in 2027.

HUMANKIND 2 is a historical turn-based strategy game in which every age transforms your civilization and the world around it. Found cities, develop technologies, forge alliances, command armies, and guide your people from their earliest settlements to the Modern Age. Building upon the core gameplay mechanics found in the first HUMANKIND game, Amplitude Studios’ sequel enhances the experiences with further ways to rewrite history in brand new ways.

HUMANKIND IS BORN AGAIN

HUMANKIND 2 evolves the franchise beyond its foundations, delivering a new take on historical strategy. Drawing on years of players’ feedback and Amplitude Studios’ 15 years of experience creating strategy games, the sequel introduces new progression systems, innovative features, enhanced visuals, a modernized UI, and gameplay improvements that come together to deliver the best HUMANKIND experience to date.

EMBRACE A NEW CULTURAL JOURNEY

Reimagined for HUMANKIND 2, cultural evolution becomes a deeper journey. With each new Era, players can adopt a culture that expands and deepens the identity of their civilization, unlocking exclusive customs through rich cultural progression trees. As these cultural influences combine, they create a civilization unlike any other, delivering unprecedented levels of personalization, consistency, and continuity throughout the ages.

Each evolution brings fresh opportunities to redefine your empire’s future: follow the historical path or diverge from it to create a story entirely your own. HUMANKIND 2 also introduces new stories from around the world, from the Saqqaq and the Etruscans to the Scythians and many more, creating a richer and more historically grounded world to explore.

HARNESS THE POWER OF NATURE

A changing climate transforms the strategic map across the ages. Adapt your cities and economy to shifting biomes, protect vital resources, and weigh short-term growth against consequences that may endure for generations.

As with other beloved games in their catalog, Amplitude Studios are excited to confirm they will continue to develop and iterate HUMANKIND 2 alongside their vibrant, engaged fans via the popular Amplifiers community platform. Join today and share the future of the game’s development process, earn unique rewards, and get regular updates on the game’s progress directly from the development team.

To thank players for their continued support of HUMANKIND, Amplitude Studios have prepared a special video celebrating the game, called ‘HUMANKIND™ – Celebrating 5 years’, which is available to watch on YouTube now. Additionally, new players wanting to dive into the series can also pick up the original HUMANKIND game on sale for 90% off on Steam from now until 8 September 2026.

Today is just the beginning of our journey together with HUMANKIND 2. Wishlist now on Steam ahead of release in 2027 and keep an eye on the game’s social channels for more details soon.

About Amplitude Studios SAS

Amplitude Studios SAS is a team of experienced video game creators dedicated to crafting ambitious strategy games in close collaboration with players. Founded in 2011, the Paris-based studio brings together 140 developers from around the world.

Amplitude is best known for HUMANKIND™ and the ENDLESS™ franchise. The studio has built a strong reputation for the depth and craftsmanship of its games, which have won over players and critics alike and reached more than 10 million players worldwide. Community engagement is at the core of Amplitude’s philosophy, with players actively involved at every stage of development through Amplifiers, our proprietary community hub powered by Games2Gether.© 2026 Amplitude Studios SAS. All rights reserved. Amplitude, Amplitude Studios, Amplitude’s logo, Endless Space, Endless Legend, Endless Dungeon, Dungeon of the Endless, and Humankind are registered trademarks of Amplitude Studios SAS.

A new generation of theme park simulation blends deep management, creative freedom and delightful chaos

NEW YORK – Aug. 25, 2026 – Atari and Springloaded today revealed RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks during gamescom Opening Night Live, a brand new entry in the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise. RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks will enter PC early access on Steam for $24.99 / € 24.99 this winter.

RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks combines the deep theme park simulation and recognizable isometric perspective that made the series enduringly popular with Springloaded’s playful humor, expanded customization, streamlined management tools and new emergent gameplay systems. Whether meticulously crafting the perfect park or watching carefully laid plans spiral into hilarious catastrophe, every decision shapes a bustling park where guests, rides and operations react in unexpected ways.

“From the beginning, our vision was to imagine what RollerCoaster Tycoon would look like if it were designed today while staying true to the systems that made players fall in love with the original games. That idea guided every decision we made,” said James Barnard, founder and lead developer at Springloaded. “We wanted to preserve the satisfaction of building thriving parks, designing unforgettable coasters and solving the management challenges that keep everything running, while introducing new systems that create memorable stories every time you play. Whether everything runs perfectly or descends into complete chaos, those moments become part of your park’s story.”

Springloaded are known for developing charming simulation titles that push the boundaries of the genre, including the critically acclaimed Let’s Build a Zoo. For the development of RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks, the studio introduced a unique visual aesthetic to the franchise, with buildings and park decorations that look like highly-detailed, miniature plastic models. The net effect is a tabletop model park that has come to life. The gameplay in RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks preserves the depth, charm and unmistakable personality that have defined the series. The game lets players:

• Build and Manage Theme Parks: Design sprawling parks from the series’ signature isometric perspective while balancing guest satisfaction, finances, rides and operations … and meeting the expectations of your corporate bosses.
• Design Breathtaking Coasters: An overhauled coaster builder lets players intuitively design, adjust, test, and deploy coasters. But don’t forget to finish the track before turning it live 😉 
• Deep, Approachable Simulation: Every guest, employee and operational system works together, creating a living world of meaningful management decisions and surprising outcomes.
• Discover your Inner Engineer: An accurate physics engine drives the behaviour of rides, so each design, upgrade and maintenance decision you make will be put to the test.
• Customize Every Attraction: Personalize rides, scenery, decorations and park layouts to create a one-of-a-kind theme park.
• Embrace the Chaos: Experience unexpected gameplay moments, including ride breakdowns, operational mishaps and coaster catastrophes that transform even well-planned parks into unforgettable stories.

For longtime fans, RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks preserves the humor, layered management systems and rewarding park design that helped establish the franchise as one of gaming’s defining simulation series. New players can quickly build impressive parks thanks to more approachable systems while still discovering the strategic depth that has kept RollerCoaster Tycoon relevant for more than 25 years. 

“RollerCoaster Tycoon is a franchise that has deep meaning to fans, many of whom have played these games for a decade or more,” said Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari. “We are very excited to invite fans into the development process and we are looking forward to hearing player’s reactions and feedback during the early access phase.” 

Upon conclusion of early access, Atari plans to release the completed RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks on both PC and console. More details can be found at atari.com. 

About Springloaded 
Springloaded is an award-winning independent game development studio based in Singapore. Founded in 2012 by games industry veteran James Barnard, the team specialise in creating charming simulation titles that combine both nostalgia and new ideas to push the boundaries of the genre.

The studio is best known for critically acclaimed management sim Let’s Build a Zoo on PC and console, successful mobile RPG Tiny Dice Dungeon and upcoming game development simulator meets RPG builder Let’s Build a Dungeon. Let’s Build a Dungeon launches later this year on PC and recently surpassed 195,000 Steam wishlists. Find out more at springloadedsoftware.com.

About Atari
Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 400 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, PONG®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes game developers Coatsink, Digital Eclipse, Early Morning Studios, Implicit Conversions, Infogrames, Nightdive Studios, Stormteller Games, and the community-based sites AtariAge and MobyGames. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.

Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ALATA) and OTC Pink Current (Ticker PONGF).

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