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Lost Eidolons: Veil of the WitchAdds Quick Expeditions and Phantom Arena in Update 1.3

Plus new Enemy Mastery difficulty settings

El Segundo, California – February 19, 2026 | Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games have announced that a major new update is now available for Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, adding quality of life improvements on PC.

Update 1.3 brings new Quick Expeditions to Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, allowing players to jump into shorter runs of the game with fewer battles and events. Quick Expeditions are unlocked after finishing Act 3 for the first time, and can be toggled from the Set Out screen, giving players a new fast-paced experience for bite-sized turn-based tactics sessions.

Watch the Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch – 1.3 Update Trailer here:

The new update also adds the Phantom Arena, a brand new mode where players can save their party build from a previously completed expedition, and take it into fresh combat scenarios, with new Side Challenges and rewards on offer.

Finally, enemy difficulty can now be adjusted in both Phantom Arena and expeditions using the Enemy Mastery Slider, letting players set the enemy challenge level without it being tied to Trial conditions. Changing the Enemy Mastery levels affects all enemy stats except for their movement. You can check out the full patch notes on Steam here.

Update 1.3 for Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is available now for PC, and is coming soon to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

About Kakao Games

Kakao Games (CEO Sang-Woo Han) is the gaming subsidiary of Kakao, specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and Kakao Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.

About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres.

Candy Luna Park Serves Up a Sweetly Cozy PC Demo on March 6

Build your own candy-coated theme park in a stress-free, feel-good first taste on Steam.

Bologna, Italy – February 19, 2026. Publisher Power Up Team is delighted to announce that Candy Luna Park, the cozy theme park builder where everything is made of sweets, will launch its first playable PC demo on March 6 via Steam. This delicious demo offers players their first hands-on chance to build a candy-themed amusement park at their own pace with no rush, no pressure, just pure cozy creativity. Players can wishlist the game now ahead of its full launch later in 2026.

Candy Luna Park invites players to create their ultimate confectionery kingdom, transforming a humble clearing into a delightful destination packed with whimsical rides, sugary scenery, and happy visitors. Harvest candy, construct charming attractions, and design a park that’s equal parts sweet and serene. With no timers or stressful management mechanics, this theme park builder lets you take things one sprinkle at a time.

The demo will ease players gently into the experience with an early tutorial set in the first biome. Aspiring park designers will learn the basics of building, expanding, and caring for guests as their sugary playground slowly comes to life. Starting small and growing steadily, the goal is simple and satisfying: build, expand, and watch your park flourish into a joyful, candy-filled escape.

Watch theCandy Luna Park announcement trailer below:

About Candy Luna Park

In Candy Luna Park, you’re free to build the sweetest theme park imaginable, your way, at your pace. Starting from a humble clearing, you’ll design, expand, and decorate a candy-coated paradise filled with whimsical attractions, enchanted biomes, and joyful visitors. There are no timers, no fail states, and no pressure to min-max, just a gentle, feel-good rhythm of building, upgrading, and watching your sugary world bloom one sprinkle at a time.

As your park grows, you’ll unlock new areas packed with delightful surprises, from liquorice forests to marzipan haunted houses that are more charming than chilling. Want to stay hands-on? Jump in and manage every detail. Prefer to sit back and relax? Hire adorable helpers to collect resources and care for guests while you enjoy the serene soundtrack and plan your next sweet expansion. It’s cozy management stripped down to its most soothing essence, a digital happy place where creativity comes first, and stress melts away.

Key Features

  • Whimsical Attractions: Including sugary roller coasters, spook-tacular marzipan haunted houses and dozens more
  • Minimalist, Eye-Candy Visuals: A clean, cozy art style that’s easy on the eyes
  • Zero Stress Gameplay: No timers, no pressure, just chill park-building
  • Constant Growth: Watch your park bloom from a single ride into an empire of sprinkles and joy

Ready to start building the sweetest theme park imaginable? The Candy Luna Park PC demo launches March 6 on Steam. Download the demo, get cozy, and wishlist now to stay up to date as your sugary adventure continues toward launch in 2026. 

About Power Up Team

A game development company, established in 2022, within the Rete Doc (the “Doc Network”), the largest cooperative platform in Italy in the field of creativity and culture.

A team of talented developers, artists and creators who come together to create engaging and compelling games with a focus on refined and fun gameplay. We’re ready to take gaming experience to a whole new level.

Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent joins Steam Next Fest!

Download the demo now on Steam

Paris, France – February 19, 2026 – New Tales and Artefacts Studio are pleased to announce that Terrinoth®: Heroes of Descent, the first video game adaptation of the acclaimed Descent universe, will be featured in the upcoming Steam Next Fest.

Players are invited to step into the world of Terrinoth and experience the playable demo available now on Steam during the festival.

Bringing the legendary fantasy setting from Fantasy Flight Games and published by asmodee into video games for the first time, Terrinoth®: Heroes of Descent blends real-time exploration with deep, turn-based tactical combat. Designed for both long-time tabletop fans and tactical RPG newcomers, the game can be played solo or in cooperative multiplayer.

What to expect in the demo:

  • A first look at the troubled lands of Terrinoth
  • Strategic turn-based battles where positioning and synergy are key
  • A glimpse of the original storyline set one year before Descent: Legends of the Dark
  • Playable solo (the game will be playable in co-op at launch)

Launching in Spring 2026 on PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, the game invites players to form a party of heroes and confront the encroaching darkness threatening the realm. 

Download the demo now on Steam during Steam Next Fest

Players can wishlist Terrinoth®: Heroes of Descent  before the game releases and play the first demo now on Steam during the Steam Next Fest to experience a first glimpse of the world of Terrinoth.

About New Tales

NEW TALES is an independent publisher and game developer focused on games’ DNA & player communities. Shaped by its international background & live games expertise, the New Tales team join forces with their partner game studios, working as one team to unleash new gaming gems.

About Artefacts Studio

Artefacts Studio is one of France’s leading independent video game development studios, founded in 2003 in Lyon. Backed by a team of industry veterans, the studio specializes in narrative-driven games, particularly cRPGs and tactical RPGs.

Artefacts has contributed to the development of several notable titles, including Space Hulk: Tactics, The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk – The Amulet of Chaos, Crown Wars: The Black Prince, and is currently working on Disciples: Domination.

About asmodee

asmodee is a global leader in tabletop gaming. Inspired by players, asmodee has been crafting and taking to market immersive, shared experiences for over 30 years. Its portfolio includes beloved games and intellectual properties such as CATAN®, Ticket to Ride®, Dobble/Spot it!®, 7 Wonders, and Exploding Kittens®. Operationally headquartered in France, asmodee operates globally, making its games accessible to players in over 100 countries around the world. asmodee group’s Class B shares are publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker ASMDEE B.

About FFG

Since 1995, Fantasy Flight Games has earned a reputation for its innovative gameplay, immersive gaming experiences, and top-quality game components. As a leading hobby game company based out of Roseville, Minnesota, FFG publishes a massive array of board and card games. 

Many of FFG’s most popular titles are a mixture of beloved licenses—such as Star Wars™, Marvel, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire—and our own proprietary licenses, such as Arkham Horror Files, Terrinoth Legends, and Twilight Imperium.  Throughout the course of the studio’s history, FFG has created and published games in multiple genres, including board, card, miniature, and roleplaying games, as well as trademarked Living Card Games® in over thirty languages and distributed them to more than fifty territories. In 2014, FFG further expanded its international reach by merging with the asmodee Group. 

Lost in the Liminal. Backrooms Level XIs Out Now on Consoles

The definitive console edition launches today with all PC updates, new content, and fixes included

Spain – February 19, 2026. Following its chilling debut on PC, indie publisher Firenut Games and solo developer José Manuel Conesa Hernández today unleash Backrooms Level X on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. Available now for €9.99 / $9.99 / £8.99, the console release arrives fully updated, featuring all the latest PC content, gameplay improvements, and performance optimisations from day one. To celebrate the launch, players on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch can also take advantage of a limited-time 20% launch discount.

This console launch represents the most complete version of Backrooms Level X yet, expanding the experience with new areas, new mechanics, additional challenges, new Spanish VO’s and a wide range of quality-of-life and stability improvements, ensuring players can descend into the nightmare with nothing holding them back.

Backrooms Level X is a first-person survival horror experience that traps players inside an endless maze of liminal spaces, humming fluorescent lights, decaying hallways, and unseen horrors that lurk just beyond perception. Exploration is tense and deliberate, as players unravel a cryptic narrative, solve environmental puzzles, and attempt to survive entities that are always closer than they appear.

Inspired by the mysterious 1986 Albuquerque incident captured on a long-lost VHS tape, the game blends psychological horror, environmental storytelling, and survival gameplay into a deeply unsettling descent beyond reality, where the rules of space, gravity, and safety no longer apply. 

Key Features

  • Exploration & Story – Uncover hidden truths and a disturbing narrative across surreal, interconnected environments.
  • Atmospheric Horror – Oppressive sound design and haunting visuals maintain constant tension and unease.
  • Puzzles & Survival – Solve environmental challenges and survive using instinct alone.
  • Expansive World – Navigate 15 interconnected levels filled with evolving threats and mysterious new story threads.
  • Gravity-Bending Gameplay – Walk on ceilings through special corridors, reshaping how you explore and solve puzzles.
  • Terrifying Boss Encounters – Outsmart monstrous entities where escape is never guaranteed.
  • Enhanced Console Edition – Includes all recent PC updates, new mechanics, optimisations, and quality-of-life improvements.

Backrooms Level X is out now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch for €9.99 / $9.99 / £8.99, and is available on PC via Steam.

If you’re ready to step beyond reality and test your nerve in the most complete version yet, enter the Backrooms today, and pray you make it out alive. . .  

About Firenut Games 

Firenut Games is a European video game publishing company for PC and Consoles that aims to support great talents and launch video games with a unique essence. Our philosophy is to produce video games focused on gamers.

Build Your Own Hamster Heaven in New Idle Game Hamster Talk— Debuting in Steam Next Fest

Turn your screen into a lively hamster village that runs even while you work, browse, or play!

[Seoul, South Korea – February 19, 2026] — Doesn’t having something adorable to look at always make the day go by faster? In Hamster Talk, the new social idle game developed by LINE Games, you can build an adorable hamster village that thrives as you go about your day-to-day life! Even better news: you’ll be able to get a first look at this cozy idler in its first playable demo during Steam Next Fest this February!

Hamster Talk is a cute, fluffy idler where you can build your own hamster paradise that lives right on your desktop screen! Make friends with 90+ different hamsters and bring them into your desktop dwelling, give them lots of pets, and feed them all sorts of food to show them your affection! However, as you get busy, your hamsters are totally cool with doing their own thing, playing with various items, and wandering around your screen. As your settlement develops and you earn more passive income, set up automations that will make your life even easier, and decorate your village to suit your personal style. The possibilities are endless!

Beyond single-player, you can join the Plaza, a lobby where hamster caretakers from around the world can stop in to chat and meet someone new! 

  • An Idle Game That Fits Naturally Into Your Day –  It’s okay to step away or focus on something else. Your hamsters continue their daily routines on their own, quietly playing and living right on your screen. 
  • Spend Time With Adorable Hamsters –  Different hamsters wander across your screen, playing with various items and showing charming reactions to a touch. Pet them, feed them, and keep their space clean to discover their happy moments and affectionate behaviors. 
  • Chat With Players From Around The World – Visit the Plaza, a shared space where players from around the world gather to chat freely. Say hello, exchange small talk, and enjoy light social interactions as you meet new people along the way.
  • Create A Hamster Town In Your Own Style – Decorate and arrange your hamster town to reflect your personal taste. When interactive decorations are placed, hamsters interact with them and move around in their own unique ways.
  • Run Your Hamster Workshop And Grow Your Town – Tend crops, harvest materials, and craft items throughout the day as your workshop grows into a lively part of your hamster world. *The hamster workshop and crop-growing features are not available in the demo version.

Begin building your homescreen-bound hamster haven ahead of its debut in Steam Next Fest today, as the Hamster Talk demo is out now! Don’t forget to drop a wishlist on Steam (the little guys deserve it), and follow LINE Games on YouTube to stay up-to-date on all things Hamster Talk

About LINE Games
LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide. 

FIRESHINE GAMES TRICKS INTO STEAM NEXT FEST WITH BRAND-NEW DEMOS FOR DENSHATTACK!, FAR FAR WEST, GUNBOAT GOD & ITER-8

LONDON (Feb. 19, 2026) – Publisher Fireshine Games (Core Keeper) has come blitzing into February’s Steam Next Fest with four new demos, spanning the first-ever demo for the highly anticipated, train-flipping adventure Denshattack!, the co-op western shooter Far Far West, the stylish, agile shoot ‘em up Gunboat God and the roguelite miner and tower defense mash-up ITER-8.

Sample the fun headed your way by watching a brand-new trailer that tours the range of unique playstyles and genres featured in Fireshine’s Steam Next Fest lineup:

Denshattack! | Launching Spring 2026 | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | Undercoders 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2524850/Denshattack

Ever wanted to do an ollie with an entire train? Drift, flip and barrel your way down the abandoned railways of a vibrant yet dystopian Japan in Denshattack!. Get into the flowstate of rail-hopping trick combos while mastering fast, fluid and deep gameplay while preparing for surprises around every bend – like a giant magical girl train mecha boss!

Far Far West | Launching in 2026 | PC | Evil Raptor

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3124540/Far_Far_West

Suit up as a lone sharpshooter or lasso up to three friends to take on hordes of undead nightmares in Far Far West. Are your gunslinging skills polished enough to take down a massive skeletal pterodactyl, or a hulking train eager to detour you into an early grave? Time to find out.

Gunboat God | Launching April 13, 2026 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Janson RAD

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2511210/Gunboat_God

Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid, vibrant shoot ’em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions, upgrading weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant multi-stage bosses, fighting to push your score as high as possible.

ITER-8 | Launching March 9, 2026 | PC | fluckyMachine 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2832310/ITER8

Master the art of roguelite mining and tower defense in ITER-8, where every Operator is expendable. Pilot your mech-drill into colossal alien pillars, carving through sprawling caves packed with resources and puzzles while extracting rare upgrades to reinforce your base and survive swarms of hostile mechanoids – all in pursuit of the impossible: reaching the top, one doomed Operator at a time. 

Catch the latest updates on these and other Fireshine Games titles here: https://fireshinegames.co.uk/.

About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England. With a passion for discovering unique indie gems and helping them reach players worldwide, Fireshine pairs hands-on support with genuine creative collaboration. Established in 2014, Fireshine has built a growing portfolio of acclaimed digital titles, including Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while also partnering with leading studios to bring major digital hits to physical release, such as Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Jurassic World Evolution 3 from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies.

The first ever space extraction-action game Star Wrath is unveiled

Closed Beta testing of the game starts now

Gaijin Entertainment is excited to unveil Star Wrath, a multiplayer extraction-action game  set on the outskirts of a destroyed solar system where spaceships fight over resources and collect DNA samples from the best pilots. Starting today, players can add the game to their wishlist on Steam and sign up for the closed beta at the official website. The beta is now live.

In Star Wrath, players build and customize their own modular spacecraft, head out on high-risk raids, battle in PvE and PvP encounters, and fight to escape with whatever loot they can carry. Every expedition is a gamble: hide in the deadly nebulae, ambush unsuspecting rivals, and survive intense dogfights powered by realistic physics and an advanced damage system. Every part of the ship — from outer hulls to internal modules — can be destroyed, affecting performance and survivability in real time.

Each pilot in Star Wrath has a unique set of skills that can change the course of battle. To unlock and level up them, the player edits the DNA of their pilot, and samples of the most successful combinations can be harvested from the bodies of fallen enemies. Therefore, in Star Wrath’s risky space battles, you can lose not only your ship and equipment, but also a piece of yourself.

Anyone can apply for the beta by logging in with a Gaijin.Net account and filling out a short form. Invitations will be sent out in waves. For those seeking guaranteed access, Founder’s Packs are available now, each granting immediate entry to the beta along with exclusive content — unique ship blueprints, advanced modules, powerful weapons, and unique cosmetic items. There are four bundles available for different combat roles: scout, sniper, tank, and a bundle with three ships and keys for friends.

Learn more about Star Wrath and sign up now at the official website.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

K-pop Collection Game SMiniz Featuring NCT, RIIZE, and aespa Launches on Mobile on 25 February

Launch events will reward players with exclusive Artist Cards and official merchandise

Seongnam, South Korea  February 19, 2026 | Kakao Games announced today that SMiniz, a brand new match-3 puzzle game featuring adorable chibi versions of K-pop icons in partnership with SM Entertainment, will launch globally on 25 February 2026.

In SMiniz, players solve match-3 puzzles alongside members of their favorite K-pop groups – NCT, RIIZE, and aespa –  in an accessible and easy to enjoy gameplay experience.

To celebrate the launch, Kakao Games is preparing a series of events both inside and outside of the game. Players will have the opportunity to participate in an in-game event to obtain special Artist Cards, and Kakao Games will also be holding an SMiniz merchandise giveaway event in collaboration with the SM Kwangya Store in Seoul.

Global pre-registration for SMiniz is open until 23 February across multiple regions worldwide, including Korea, Japan, North America, Europe, and Taiwan, with players who pre-register receiving a selection of rewards at launch, including a Group Draw Ticket. Pre-registration is open on the official website.

SMiniz Features:

  • Casual match-3 puzzling featuring mini character versions inspired by SM Entertainment artists. 
  • Solve puzzles alongside their favourite stars in an accessible and easy to enjoy gameplay experience.
  • A celebration of K-pop fandom culture with collectible photocards and fan zone spaces.
  • Customisable costumes inspired by K-pop artists that bring the groups to life within the game.

SMiniz received positive feedback during its closed beta test in 2025. Developed as an in-house title targeting a global fanbase, Kakao Games is handling global publishing and live service operations, while METABORA is responsible for development, and SM Entertainment provides the IP of its affiliated artists.

SMiniz launches globally on iOS and Android on 25 February 2026.

SMiniz Official Brand Page:https://sminiz.kakaogames.com/

About Kakao Games Corp.

Kakao Games (CEO Sang-Woo Han) is the gaming subsidiary of Kakao, specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and Kakao Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.

Magical Survival Crafting Game ‘Witchspire’ Launches Playable Demo

Upcoming open-world adventure bewitches Steam Next Fest 

Stockholm, Sweden (February 19, 2025) – Envar Games has proudly launched the Steam Next Fest demo for their magical adventure Witchspire, following the game’s latest playtest which saw more than 85,000 players granted access. The demo will be part of Steam Next Fest (February 23 – March 2), as the open-world survival-lite prepares to release in Early Access on PC this year.

Watch the Witchspire demo trailer:

In the Witchspire demo, you’ll team up with up to three friends as you find yourselves thrown into the wondrous world of the game’s starting island. Together, you’ll use your basic witchcraft skills to log forests, battle magical enemies and craft a starter home. 

Like any good witch, in the demo you’ll start with one of two familiars. These creatures you’re bonded with can help you with tasks, in combat, or just keep you company. As you venture into the wilds you’ll discover a wide variety of creatures you can collect and befriend, each one with unique abilities that can help you on your journey.

More of a homebody? Not to worry, the demo is fully kitted out with everything you need to build a starter cabin complete with a mossy roof, including the ability to astral-project yourself while building, enjoying  free placement of walls, windows and furnishings. 

The Witchspire demo promises wonder and excitement, asking players ‘What would happen if this situation involved magic?’

Fans of farming and automation will have to wait until the Early Access launch, but we’ll have plenty more to show of the game before then.

“We’re really excited to invite players to check out Witchspire for the first time! It’s a little nerve-wracking putting out a demo for a game prior to entering Early Access but we can’t wait to let players get their hands on it,” said Liam O’Neill, Head of Envar Games.

“We’ve already had lots of valuable feedback from the recent closed playtest and are excited to open up to even more people. Returning players will be able to discover new game content such as visiting a mysterious creature named ‘Peb.’ As a final note, if you dare venture into the portal in the ancient ruins then we wish you the best of luck!”

Features of the Witchspire Demo:

  • Turn beasties into besties with creature collecting gameplay, as you collect familiars to team up with you in battle. Two starter familiars will be available in the demo version, with more at the Early Access launch. 
  • Travel has never been easier with magic, you’ll be able to do so much more with abilities such as spirit jumps, and blinks to wave and dodge.
  • Define what sort of spellcaster you’d like to be, with an entire cosmos of customization options. In the demo, you’ll progress up to Level 7 and choose from one of two Covens.
  • Design a base for you, your friends, and your familiars to hang out in. Using astral projection to move around, you’ll never need to build a makeshift ramp, or cobble together a random staircase to get to hard-to-reach places or to get your window placement just right. The demo features limited Hearth progression and the basic building kit.

You can play the demo for Witchspire right now on PC via Steam, with an Early Access launch planned for this year. 

About Envar Entertainment and Envar Games

Envar Entertainment is a global art outsourcing and co-development studio founded in 2020. The veteran development team has experience in supporting giants such as Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, and Tencent.

The newly founded Envar Games team, based in Stockholm, Sweden, is embarking on their own adventure to craft timeless AA gaming experiences that never compromise on quality. The developer’s first original IP is Witchspire, which is set to launch in 2026.

WILL: Follow The Light announces new playable demo for February’s Steam Next Fest

Inspired by iconic titles like Firewatch, Alan Wake and Dear Esther, TomorrowHead Studio’s Unreal Engine 5 narrative adventure WILL: Follow the Light will be playable during Steam Next Fest

Spokane, WA, USA – 19 February, 2026 – International independent game developer TomorrowHead Studio today announced that its highly anticipated Unreal Engine 5 narrative adventure, WILL: Follow The Light, will feature a playable demo available during the upcoming Steam Next Fest, running from 23 February to 2 March.

The new gameplay demo will be available exclusively for PC via Steam, and offers players a new slice of gameplay featuring puzzle-solving and sailing, in which players will meet Will’s father and his wife, Ila. While the demo is available only for PC, TomorrowHead Studio confirms the full game is set to launch later this year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Catch even more WILL: Follow the Light during IGN’s Fan Fest, where an exclusive gameplay trailer will be showcased on 26 February.

About WILL: Follow the Light

WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes. Players assume the role of Will, a lighthouse keeper on a remote island in the northern seas, whose routine is shattered when an unexpected radio message reveals a sudden disaster has struck his hometown and his only son is missing. Determined to find him, Will sets out on a journey aboard his sailing yacht, “Molly.”

Key Features of WILL: Follow The Light:

  • A stunning northern wilderness – Breathtaking northern landscapes on land and sea, brought to life in Unreal Engine 5.
  • Deep exploration and traversal systems – Realistic sailing and dog sledding mechanics allow players to explore a vast world.
  • A story of fathers and sons – A compelling narrative adventure in a mysterious setting, with puzzles, secrets, and revelations in every chapter.
  • Testing puzzles and challenges – Players will solve puzzles rooted in real life, chart their path using an authentic weather station, and traverse snowy trails by dog sled.
  • A cinematic adventure – Experience Will’s story through narration and environmental storytelling.
  • Original soundtrack – An atmospheric blend of experimental textures and unique instruments.

“Steam Next Fest is the perfect stage for us to open the cabin doors and let everyone experience the atmosphere of WILL: Follow The Light,” said Roman Novikov, Founder and Game Director at TomorrowHead Studio. “This demo represents a significant milestone for our team as we head into the final months of development. We’ve poured our passion for exploration into every crashing wave and towering snowdrift, and we can’t wait to see how players navigate the challenges of the far northern wilderness before we launch on PC and consoles later this year.”

Players can download the demo and wishlist the game on Steam now. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S store pages will launch later in 2026. Keep up to date with TomorrowHead Studio on the official website.

About TomorrowHead Studio
Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, TomorrowHead Studio is an independent, self-funded, and self-publishing game developer. Driven by a passion for travel, the team aims to share that enthusiasm with players by sending them on journeys to explore new places and worlds. With a strong background in CGI, they are eager to deliver realistic visuals and unique adventures, fully immersing players in the narratives they create.