CyancookGames celebrates the Chinese Year of the Horse with a new poster and confirms offline playtests ahead of the game’s 2026 launch.

February 9th – CyancookGames is kicking off the Chinese Year of the Horse with a special celebratory poster for its ambitious upcoming survival sandbox adventure Of Peaks and Tides. The newly released artwork teases the game’s Eastern mythology-inspired world, hinting at the epic journey awaiting players as they brave the untamed land of Everland. Alongside the new poster, the studio also confirmed that the game will host offline player playtest events throughout 2026, offering players hands-on opportunities to experience the world of Of Peaks and Tides ahead of launch.

As part of this update, Of Peaks and Tides introduces four brand-new enemies, expanding both its combat depth and environmental challenges. Designed from the ground up to move beyond traditional stat-based combat, the game encourages players to use terrain, environmental systems, crafted tools, and unconventional strategies — including taming creatures and leveraging their unique abilities — to overcome threats and forge a deeper connection and bond with this land.

• Qiongqi, the Storm-Winged Tiger: Face off against Qiongqi, a massive multi-phase boss inspired by the triple-tailed Storm-Winged Tiger. During the encounter, Qiongqi reshapes the battlefield by generating powerful wind currents, launching players into the air, and influencing both player abilities and its own skill effects. Designed as an environment-driven boss rather than a traditional damage check, the fight challenges players to master movement, positioning, and environmental awareness.
• Scouting Wraith: The Scouting Wraith is a highly agile elite enemy that blends precision archery with fast, acrobatic melee combat. Equipped with a war bow and a variety of enchantment effects, it constantly pressures players to adapt their positioning and timing.
• Zhuyan, the White Ape: The White Ape is a towering elite enemy wielding a colossal tree-trunk club, delivering devastating blows that punish poor positioning. What makes the encounter truly unique is its highly interactive combat design — players can shoot, steal, or deflect any physical objects the boss consumes or hurls, including various fruits, turning the boss’s own attacks into tactical opportunities.
• Razor Lizard: The Razor Lizard is a deceptively dangerous common enemy that wields its razor-edged tail as both weapon and escape tool—capable of severing and hurling it at players before fleeing. Its fast, reactive attacks reward awareness and positioning over brute force.

Of Peaks and Tides received positive reception following its public debut at gamescom 2025, where its Eastern myth-inspired setting, freeform exploration, and highly interactive systems resonated with both players and press. 

Looking ahead, CyancookGames plans to host additional offline playtest events throughout 2026 and share more development updates in the coming months. Of Peaks and Tides is currently in development for PC and is scheduled to launch via Steam in 2026. Wishlist the game on Steam, visit the official website, and follow the game on X and YouTube or join the official Discord to stay up to date with the latest news and updates.

Following last week’s announcement of hit RPG-shooter Goddess of Victory: NIKKE‘s upcoming collaboration with critical-acclaimed anime TV series Lycoris Recoil, a new trailer has released showcasing the playable Lycoris Recoil stars – Chisato Nishikigi, Takina Inoue, and Kurumi – as well themed collab mini-games, costumes, new campaign chapters and more. 

The NIKKE X Lycoris Recoil collab update will be launching February 12. Full details of this update will be announced this week, stay tuned!

Downloaded over 45 million times since launch, GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is available globally for PC, iOS, and Android mobile devices. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE continues to deliver regular updates and content expansions that keep players immersed in the game’s evolving narrative. Download the game on the iOS App Store, Google Play, and Windows PC.

To learn more about GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, go to: http://nikke-en.com

The free update during Foxhole’s 10-year celebration adds aircraft to the persistent online war.

[February 9, 2026]  – Prepare to take flight! The Foxhole Airborne update is now live, pushing the boundaries of massively online warfare to the skies. Join the battle from above and coordinate with thousands of players on land and sea in a war effort that lasts for weeks. The persistent war expands with aircraft operations, aviation logistics, paratroopers, a naval refresh, and a vastly expanded world reimagined with upgraded visuals.

Build and operate squadrons of recon planes, fighters, bombers, and other specialized aircrafts.  Every pilot, gunner, and crewman is a player, working together in air-to-air battles, supply line disruption, and bombing runs. Ground crews must rearm and repair damaged planes between sorties to keep air forces operational.

Foxhole Airborne combines aerial warfare with land and naval gameplay to create a seamless online battlefield. Paratroopers blur the lines between air and ground operations, allowing squads of players to deploy behind hostile lines to disrupt enemy logistics. The new aircraft carrier enables planes to launch and engage in missions off shore, striking at the enemy from any location at sea.

Key Features:

• Air Warfare: Air-based operations with player crewed fighters, bombers, and other aircraft
• Aircraft Logistics: Aircraft production and ground crew gameplay for repairing and rearming planes
• Air Defense: Recon planes, radar installations, and anti-air emplacements for detecting and defending against air raids
• Paratroopers: Deploy behind enemy lines to cripple enemy supply lines
• Naval Update: New ships classes and aircraft carriers for offshore air missions
• World Expansion & Visuals: New islands, maritime regions, and upgraded visuals

Going live alongside the launch of Airborne and to celebrate 10 years of Foxhole’s development with over 62 updates, the Foxhole Supporters Edition is available, featuring a digital artbook, original soundtrack, in-game themes, supporter badge, and exclusive wallpaper art. About Siege Camp

Siege Camp is an independent game studio best known for Foxhole, the persistent world war game where players coordinate logistics and strategy across a living battlefield.

Cornwall, England February 9th, 2026 – As part of Steam’s PvP Fest event, Blue Dot Games have released a brand-new gameplay teaser trailer for their upcoming 40v40 squad-based tactical shooter ‘83, showcasing the game’s frantic firefights and moment-to-moment intensity.

The new teaser highlights ‘83’s fast, visceral combat, featuring explosive engagements, authentic Cold War-era weaponry and tightly coordinated squad-based firefights. While ‘83 is known for its large-scale tactical battles, this latest footage puts a spotlight on the raw gunplay and chaos players can expect when firefights erupt across the battlefield.

Set in an alternate 1983 where the Cold War escalates into open conflict, ‘83 is a spiritual successor to Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, with members of the original development team having gone on to form Blue Dot Games. The game blends historical authenticity with modern design sensibilities, aiming to deliver what the studio calls “accessible realism.”

More about ‘83
‘83 puts players in the boots of a soldier in this shadow history, wherein massive 40v40 matches feature authentic Cold War-era weapons, vehicles and squad-based objectives. Coordinate with teammates, capture critical points and dominate the battlefield with smart tactics and teamwork.

83 was built on the idea of “accessible realism”, where the game is mindful of players’ time, while also offering an accurate portrayal of how a historical battle could play out. Matches average around 30-40 minutes, while dying only takes you out of the match for a short while, before allowing you to respawn. Don’t underestimate this seemingly low-stakes penalty, as that time-out is enough to turn the tide of battle since ‘83 requires thorough communication and teamwork, with Team Commanders guiding their faction through strategic organization and nail-biting calls. 

Players can choose from a variety of roles: from frontline riflemen to vehicle operators and support units – each with their own loadouts and strategic value. ‘83 features era-authentic weapons and equipment with realistic handling and lethality, with each armament meticulously designed and animated according to its real life counterpart. Every weapon behaves in a realistic way, with barrels and suppressors overheating when rapid firing, machineguns require a stable surface for accuracy, and bullets don’t magically teleport in between magazines when you reload a half-empty one. ‘83’s focus on realism, coordination and large-scale immersion offers players a gritty, boots-on-the-ground experience in a world teetering on the edge of nuclear war!

About Blue Dot Games
Blue Dot Games is an independent game development studio consisting of industry veterans with a passion for immersive, tactically rich shooters. Known for their work on acclaimed titles such as Red Orchestra and Rising Storm, the team brings decades of combined experience in multiplayer game design, systems development, and historical authenticity.

In 2023, Blue Dot Games acquired the rights to ‘83 following the closure of its original developer, Antimatter Games. Since then, the team has led a full-scale revival and redevelopment of the project, building on its foundations with a clear creative vision and renewed technical direction.

The annual speedrunning event concluded last night with an exciting run of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

February 9, 2026 – Back to Black, Games Done Quick’s speedrunning event organized by the Black in a Flash community, concluded late last night and raised an incredible $53,242 for the nonprofit Race Forward.

Back to Black 2026, which ran online from Feb 5-8 via Games Done Quick’s Twitch and YouTube channels, focused on spotlighting Black speedrunners from around the world. The event came to a close with a final run of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

There were numerous other highlights, including:

• Yatogaminl ran Sonic Frontiers, got a new personal best, and achieved his blindfolded incentive
• JRoc did a no-hands run of Hades 2 (using his feet!)
• Cassasaur cosplayed as Ken during The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery run
• Chris1ne (C1) pioneered the category for Whisper Mountain Outbreak, marking the game’s first appearance at a GDQ event
• By the event’s end, 4 runners beat their personal best times

This year’s event raised funds for Race Forward, a nonprofit that works across communities most affected by systemic racism to build collective power for racial equity. Last year’s Back to Black event raised $44,000 for Race Forward.

For more information, visit gamesdonequick.com/site/blackinaflash.

About Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick is a series of charity video game marathons featuring high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for good causes. Over the past 15 years, GDQ has partnered with some of the world’s most impactful charities, including AbleGamers, Doctors Without Borders, Organization for Autism Research, and Prevent Cancer Foundation. To date, Games Done Quick events have raised more than $59.8 million for charity.

For more information, please visit gamesdonequick.com.

Montreal, Canada (February 9, 2026) | Don’t eat that screen-poutine! The Quebec Games Celebration Steam sale is back with its biggest edition yet! Studios from across the province of Quebec are coming together to show off more than 300 games designed or published in Quebec on Steam as part of the 2026 Quebec Games Celebration sale, organized by Montreal incubator/accelerator Indie Asylum in partnership with La Guilde du Jeu Vidéo du Québec, going live next week on Monday, February 16th until Monday, February 23rd.

Indie studios, solo developers, AA and AAA studios are coming together to offer major discounts, exciting demos, and exclusive live streams of their hit games, not to mention their upcoming titles!

Among the major Quebec successes of the past year available for sale are 33 Immortals from Thunder Lotus, Hell is Us from Rogue Factor, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon from Clever Endeavour and StarVaders from Pengonauts. A variety of other games are also participating in this celebration:

• SurfPunk (Double Stallion)
• Spirit City: Lofi Sessions (Mooncube Games)
• The Outlast Trials (Red Barrels)
• Dead by Daylight (Behaviour Interactive)
• Tears of Metal (PaperCult)
• Worship (Chasing Rats Games)
• Outward 2 (Nine Dots Studio)
• Disney Dreamlight Valley (Gameloft Montreal)

“We’re extremely proud to be hosting the Quebec Games Celebration for a fourth year in a row,” says Kevin Chancey, Marketing Director at Indie Asylum. “This Steam sale is the largest regional sale on the platform, and it offers a rare opportunity for Quebec developers to showcase their work in front of millions of players while inviting them to discover the depth, creativity, and expertise of our local industry.”

This year, for the first time ever, the Indie Asylum will also be broadcasting a showcase to offer additional visibility to 30 participating studios. The showcase will comprise of back-to-back trailers, each with their own exclusive announcement such as game reveals, teasers, release dates, platform updates and new gameplay content. Participating studios vary from well-known, established studios in Quebec to up and coming indie studios that players should be following closely. More showcase info coming February 12th.

The Quebec Games Celebration Steam sale will be available here (link/sale goes live on February 16th at 1pm EST): https://store.steampowered.com/sale/quebec2026
 
About The Quebec Games Celebration

The Quebec Games Celebration Steam sale is an annual sale, organized by Montreal’s Indie Asylum incubator/accelerator, to celebrate games made in Quebec or made by Quebecois talent. This sale showcases over 300 games, from undiscovered indie gems to fan-favorite franchise titles.

Standalone prequel lets players step into the role of Crow and explore cursed forests, ancient ruins, and fast-paced action

Helsinborg, Sweden, February 9th, 2026 – Independent Swedish developer Decemberborn Interactive today announced that a playable demo for Cathedral: Crow’s Curse, a standalone prequel to their acclaimed action-adventure Cathedral, is available now ahead of Steam Next Fest, running from February 23 – March 2, 2026.

Play as Crow, a skilled Shade Sentinel first introduced as an NPC in Cathedral. As the balance of the Shade Forest begins to unravel, Crow must venture through cursed woods and forgotten ancient ruins to uncover the roots of the Sentinel order and confront the dark forces at its core.

The demo drops players into the heart of action, designed to showcase the game’s core mechanics. Players will explore two distinct areas – The Deep Forest and Elarion’s Refuge – and gain access to multiple items and abilities that highlight combat depth, traversal, and progression.

The demo for Cathedral: Crow’s Curse is available now in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), and Swedish.

About Decemberborn Interactive
Decemberborn Interactive is an independent game developer, based in Helsingborg in southern Sweden. We love games – both to play and to develop them. Our goal is to create fun and immersive experiences through indie games. We have a passionate team based in Sweden, but we also employ freelancers from around the globe to help bring our projects to life.

A 30% Discount Across All Platforms starting tomorrow Feb 10th 

Milton Keynes – February 9th, 2026 – To mark the start of the Lunar New Year festivities, the critically acclaimed action RPG WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers will be available at a 30% discount across all major platforms, for a limited time as part of the Lunar New Year Sales. 

Developed by Leenzee and published by 505 Games, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers invites players into a dark, atmospheric reimagining of the late Ming Dynasty, where the mysterious and deadly Feathering disease transforms humans into nightmarish creatures.  

Players step into the role of Bai Wuchang, a skilled pirate warrior afflicted by the very curse she seeks to understand, fighting through devastated lands, powerful foes, and haunting mythological horrors. 

Since its release, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers has captivated players worldwide with its precise combat system, rich narrative depth, and stunning visuals, firmly establishing itself as a standout title in the modern Soulslike genre. 

On Steam, the game reached a peak of over 130k concurrent players, securing its place among the most popular releases of 2025. This success has been echoed by specialist media, many of whom highlighted it as one of the year’s best Soulslike experiences. 

In recent months, the game has benefited from a series of post‑launch improvements, including enhanced performance, greater stability, refined gameplay balance, and smoother combat animations. Additionally, new content—such as extra armor sets, weapons, and other in‑game features—has enriched the overall experience, demonstrating the studio’s continued commitment to delivering a polished and deeply rewarding adventure. 

The Lunar New Year promotion offers an ideal opportunity for both newcomers and fans of action RPGs and Soulslike titles to begin their journey through the ruined land of Shu. 

Lunar New Year Promotion Details 

• Discount: 30% off
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store)
• Dates: Discount dates may vary by platform. To check the correct discount timing for each platform, please refer to the respective digital store. 

About 505 Games  
505 Games, a subsidiary of Digital Bros, is a global publisher of video games across all major platforms. With a diverse portfolio of critically acclaimed titles, 505 Games is dedicated to delivering unique, high-quality gaming experiences.  

About Leenzee Games  
Leenzee is a passionate game development studio based in China, focused on creating atmospheric, story-rich experiences that blend Eastern mythology with modern game design.  

Run for your life from an unrelenting tribe of cannibals in the demo ahead of Steam Next Fest!

[February 9, 2026] – You’ll always have to look over your shoulder in Kiipluu, a stealth action adventure set in a brutal Neolithic world where the cannibalistic Na’ush will stop at nothing to hunt you down. Stay hidden as a partnership between the darkness and your wit becomes your most powerful tool. Study patrols, utilize distractions, and master the environment to remain undetected. Craft weapons to strike when they least expect it, or to defend yourself from direct combat and escape back into secrecy. See if you can withstand the overwhelming odds in the Steam Next Fest demo available now!

While you traverse these dangerous lands as the young titular hunter in Kiipluu, visions of your father and dreamlike spirit journeys may act as guidance or hindrance. Use these to make decisions that shape the narrative. Who survives? Who is lost? What kind of person will Kiipluu become? That is up to you in this story of fear and how to overcome it. 

Key Features:

• Embrace Hardcore Stealth Action: Study patrol routes, use tall grass, shadows, sound, and terrain to stay hidden. Set traps, strike with an ambush, or slip past unseen. Being discovered can quickly become fatal.
• Master Brutal Combat With Consequences: When stealth fails, combat is fast and unforgiving. Weapons are primitive, injuries matter, and there are no easy victories.
• Hunt Or Be Hunted: Stay constantly on the run as you are pursued by the relentless cannibal tribe known as the Na’ush.
• Craft to Survive: Prepare tools, weapons, and gear as you learn to lead to survive.
• Shape Your Dark Mythic Adventure: Make meaningful choices that influence Kiipluu’s journey home as he navigates a harsh world and the spirits that haunt his path.

Wishlist Kiipluu on Steam today and prepare to survive the demo available now ahead of February Next Fest. Stay up to date on all things Kiipluu by joining the official Discord, and share your feedback as you begin your journey into the shadows.

About NIEKO

We are Nieko, a leading game development studio that delivers high-quality art services globally. With experienced professionals in concept art, 3D modeling, and VR, we know exactly how to transform any idea into an immersive and captivating story.
We are also passionate game developers. With titles like Kiipluu, Remembrance VR, and Crystal Raiders VR, we understand firsthand the tumultuous journey of any publisher or development studio. That’s why we forge close partnerships to make the creative journey a successful and fruitful conquest.

Experience the final act of the fan-favorite True Fear: Forsaken Souls franchise today on PlayStation and look forward to Part 3 on Nintendo Switch, coming February 16th.

Paris, FRANCE, 09 February 2026 | Indie developer Goblinz Enterprises and publisher The Digital Lounge are excited to share that the final installment of their highly praised horror trilogy, True Fear: Foursaken Souls Part 3, is now available on PlayStation. With over 20 million downloads on iOS and Android and hundreds of five-star reviews on Steam, players can now experience the thrilling finale to this beloved series on PlayStation and anticipate Part 3’s Switch launch, coming February 16th.

Experience The Complete Trilogy, Now On PlayStation

True Fear: Foursaken Souls Part 3 brings its chilling narrative to a climactic close as its main protagonist, Holly Stonehead, seeks the truth behind her family’s dark past. Holly’s story begins in True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1, where she explores the derelict halls of Stonehouse Manor and uncovers long-buried secrets. In the second installment, Holly follows clues from her family estate to the Dark Falls Asylum, an abandoned hideout that comes alive at night. In Part 3, the story reaches its resolution, answering the lingering questions that have haunted the Stonehouse family for generations.

Joystick Point and Click Horror 

For new and returning fans alike, True Fear now brings your favorite point-and-click mechanics, challenging puzzles, and haunting atmosphere straight to console. Players can look forward to story elements revealed through cinematic interludes, point-and-click puzzles, and fact-finding to enrich the experience. Decipher codes and discover hidden objects, such as family records and photographs, to piece together the mystery behind the Stonehouse family…and the entity that haunts them.

Bonus Content Available!

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1 launched in 2016 and captivated players with its unique atmosphere, leading to the release of the second installment in 2018. Part 3 is now available for purchase on the PlayStation Store alongside the trilogy’s first 2 parts. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch on February 16th. Console players can enjoy additional bonus content at launch, including behind-the-scenes footage from the developers and an insider’s look into the making of Part 3.

Gameplay Features:

• An intense adventure brimming with psychological suspense and a story filled with diabolical twists and turns.
• A compelling storyline with action-packed gameplay! Follow the clues, solve puzzles, and enjoy cinematic interludes with details about the Stonehouse family’s past!
• Unique cinematography creates immersive sequences that lead you ever deeper into the oppressive atmosphere.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 is available now on the PlayStation Store. The game launches on Nintendo Switch on February 16th. Players can access the entire trilogy on iOS, Android, and Steam.

About Goblinz Enterprises:

Goblinz Enterprises is a boutique indie game studio that specializes in atmospheric psychological thrillers. In addition to their two critically acclaimed original titles released in the past five years, they’ve also contributed contract work to award-winning games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and, more recently, Little Big Adventures—Twinsen’s Quest. This blend of distinctive original content and high-profile collaborative work has earned them a dedicated cult following.

About The Digital Lounge:

From cult classics to modern nightmares, The Digital Lounge is the publisher behind timeless hits like Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival, and the gripping True Fear Trilogy. For the past 15 years, we have built strong relationships with game creators to support them with marketing, communication, and sales operations worldwide. To learn more, please visit: http://thedigitalounge.com/