EvoCreo 2,the sequel to the mobile hit tactical monster-catching RPG with more than 2 million players from Ilmfinity Studios, journeys through its debut demo during the upcoming Steam Next Fest.
Investigate the mysterious disappearances of powerful creatures known as Creo as a new cadet in the world of Shoru. Capture and raise more than 300 distinct species of Creo, each with its own Shiny and Genetically Modified color variants, to build a personalized battle party!
Create the perfect strategy by synergizing 100+ Creo traits, 200+ trainable moves, equippable items, and more. Go beyond limits and exceed level 100 with no level cap! Stay vigilant of elemental types, traits, abilities, status effects, and move cooldowns to plan a winning strategy and make the most of every match.
Discover ancient secrets across the many biomes of Shoru, from hidden caves to bustling cities. Uncover nefarious plots in vibrant pixel-art through more than 30 hours of offline gameplay. Battle fellow Evokers globally online, and climb to the top of the leaderboard in casual and ranked matches!
Discover ancient secrets across the many biomes of Shoru, from hidden caves to bustling cities. Uncover nefarious plots in vibrant pixel-art through more than 30 hours of offline gameplay. Battle fellow Evokers globally online, and climb to the top of the leaderboard in casual and ranked matches!
About Ilmfinity Studios
Ilmfinity Studios has been dedicated to creating engaging experiences and stories since 2010. Its first title, EvoCreo, has been downloaded over 2.5 million times since its launch, and its sequel, EvoCreo 2, launched recently on mobile devices. The studio is currently developing several unannounced titles.
A therapy session you can really sink your teeth into
Berlin, Germany — February 3, 2026 | Little Bat Games, in partnership with Ultimate Games S.A., is thrilled to announce that its BAFTA-nominated visual novel adventure through the (im)mortal mind, Vampire Therapist, is coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch later this month, before arriving on Xbox in March.
Released on PC in 2024, Vampire Therapist sees players take on the role of a reformed Wild West gunslinger-slash-vampire, as they guide their fellow undead spawn through the twists and turns of an immortal existence. The world may not accept them, but perhaps they can learn to accept themselves.
Vampire Therapist launches on consoles complete with the base game, all free content updates, and the Couples Therapy DLC included. The game has also been revamped with improved controller support, so console players can sink into their chaise longue (other sofa types are available) and enjoy Vampire Therapist in relaxed repose.
Vampire Therapist Features:
Real Therapy Concepts: You’ll learn and apply real cognitive behavioral therapy concepts vetted by licensed therapists. By challenging client statements that contain “cognitive distortions”, you’ll help vampires see where their thoughts don’t match reality.
A Comedic Look Through History: Meet emotionally damaged vampires from ancient Greece, Renaissance Italy, revolutionary France, Tudor England, and Iron Age Ireland.
An All-Star Voice Cast: Featuring Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Baldur’s Gate 3), Francesca Meaux (Hades), Sarah Grayson (Gone Home, Hades II), Kylie Clark, and the game’s creator, Cyrus Nemati (Hades, Pyre).
Unique Setting: Vampire Therapist merges cozy self-introspection with a dark European goth vibe. In fact, the whole thing takes place above a goth club in Germany filled with willing necks to bite.
Minigames: Learn mindfulness meditation, safely and consensually bite sexy necks!
Vampire Therapist launches on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on 17 February 2026, before arriving on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on 5 March 2026.
About Little Bat Games
Little Bat Games is an indie games studio funded in partnership with Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg. Helmed by Vampire Therapist creator and Hades voice actor Cyrus Nemati, Little Bat Games aims to create titles with rich stories, engaging characters, and innovative mechanics that will resonate with players long after they have finished playing. This is all underpinned by a dedication to sustainable studio practices.
Find your legs at sea and on land in the open-world pirate survival adventure game – exploring, crafting, sailing and fighting solo or with friends in co-op!
TORTUGA – Feb. 17, 2026 – Look alive! Windrose Crew is excited today to give ya scallywags the Steam Next Fest demo for the upcoming open-world pirate survival adventure game, Windrose! Formerly known as Crosswind and sitting within Steam’s Top 35 Wishlists with over 840,000 wishlists, Windrose’s first official demo promises jaunty escapades featuring exploration, crafting, building, and bloody, high-stakes swashbuckling on land and at sea. Better still? You can invite your friends for high-seas sailing and shenanigans together in co-op for up to four players!
Welcome to the Age of Piracy! In the Windrose Steam Next Fest demo, you’ll experience thrilling sea battles and seamless ship-to-land gameplay with a strong focus on exploration, base building, and combat. Face off against formidable enemies in challenging Souls-lite action, make the perfect crew with friends, and become a notorious pirate captain the oceans fear!
Steam Next Fest Demo Highlights
Features 4-6 hours of content, showcasing the foundations of the upcoming Steam Early Access experience
Learn the ropes of life as a pirate with a series of onboarding quests, get your first big ship, and explore three islands from Windrose’s first major biome
Experience several game systems and mechanics, including exploration, survival, melee and ranged combat, naval combat and ship boarding, and crafting and building
Co-op multiplayer* for up to four players
And this is just a taste of the Windrose experience! The gamewill feature vastly expanded content when it debuts in the future on Steam Early Access. People who play the demo before Early Access launch will get the exclusive decorative spyglass for the game when it launches later this year.
*Co-op multiplayer is self-hosted in the demo – dedicated servers are planned for Steam Early Access but unavailable in the demo.
About Windrose Crew
Windrose Crew (formerly “Crosswind Crew”) is an experienced team of developers dedicated to bringing the open seas to fans around the world with their upcoming pirate survivaladventure game Windrose.
More species, bigger predators and higher stakes in the new DLC
STOCKHOLM – 17 February, 2026 – Avalanche Studios Group has announced the Game Feeder Pack 2, featuring three new game feeders for theHunter: Call of the Wild for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. This latest DLC pack will be available on all platforms from 24 February.
Game Feeder Pack 2 introduces three new specialised feeders to attract herbivores, omnivores, and even predators. This solid and indestructible trio of feeders – the Mineral Lick, Scent Tube and Carcass Feeder – are specifically designed to attract a diverse array of species, including elusive carnivores and predators. Study prey, find the perfect location and bait, and beware or you might just become the bait yourself.
The Game Feeder Pack 2 features:
The Mineral Lick Feeder, draws in hooved wildlife like sheep, goats and bovines craving vital sodium and essential minerals, and offers a unique opportunity to attract and hunt these elusive species. Strategic placement is key to make the most of its powerful lure.
The Scent Tube Feeder, made to attract carnivores and scavengers such as foxes, wolves, and a variety of small predators like mustelids by projecting a primal scent of prey. Its durable design and perforated structure lets the scented meat aroma to spread, attracting predators while limiting direct access to the bait.
The Carcass Feeder, designed exclusively to attract the largest and most dominant game. These animals rarely share, meaning only one group will feed at a time. By elevating the bait, it keeps smaller scavengers at bay, offering a perfect big game hunting opportunity.
Along with the Game Feeder Pack 2 DLC, Patch 9.0 releases on 24 February, which includes new mule deer furs, improvements, bug fixes, and more! The Game Feeder Pack 2 will be available on all platforms for £5.89 / €6.89 / $6.99. theHunter: Call of the Wild’s new DLC is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store on 24 February.
About theHunter: Call of the WildtheHunter: Call of the Wild is the world’s #1 hunting game, offering an immersive hunting experience to millions of players every month. Developed in close collaboration with its passionate community, the game offers a thrilling outdoor adventure for seasoned hunters and those eager to explore the wonders of nature from the comfort of their home. Since its 2017 release, theHunter: Call of the Wild has continuously expanded, now featuring a large and diverse roster of animal species across 15 unique reserves worldwide – from the expansive plains of Africa to the dense forests of North America and the towering peaks of Nepal.theHunter: Call of the Wild is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft Store (including PC Game Pass), Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
About Expansive Worlds Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2007, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the open-world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities.
About Avalanche Studios Group Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2,and Call of the Wild: The Angle. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from nearly two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities.
The Debut Adventure From Icelandic Studio Myrkur Games Also Receives Free Update
Reykjavik, Iceland – 17th February 2026. Echoes of the End, the debut title from Icelandic studio Myrkur Games, arrives on Sony’s PlayStation Plus subscription service today alongside a brand-new update adding a photo mode and Valentine’s themed outfits.
The action-adventure will be available on PlayStation Plus for the next year for Extra and Premium subscribers.
First released in August 2025 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam), Echoes of the End is a magical adventure that introduces Myrkur Games as a new voice in creative storytelling. Based in Reykjavík, the small, dedicated team of developers and storytellers are driven by a shared love for immersive, cinematic worldbuilding.
To bring their vision to life, the team spent several years building custom pipelines for motion capture, photogrammetry, and performance animation, ensuring every scene feels authentic, grounded, and emotionally impactful.
A brand-new update for all platforms
An update across all versions of the game adds a photo mode, so players can document and share their adventures across the stunning world of Aema. New Valentine’s themed outfits have also been added for lead characters Ryn and Abram, while a number of bug fixes ensure Echoes of the End has never played better.
A personal story on an epic scale
Players take on the role of Ryn, a vestige, a rare individual born with the power to control ancient and volatile magic. As she sets out to rescue her brother from a brutal empire on the brink of war, she must uncover a conspiracy that could reignite an ancient conflict and plunge the world of Aema into chaos.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and driven by themes of trust, sacrifice and redemption, Echoes of the End unfolds across ten hand-crafted chapters filled with cinematic moments, memorable characters and high-stakes decisions.
A game reborn
Towards the end of 2025, the team released the Enhanced Edition of Echoes of the End, a free overhaul full of improvements and features players had been requesting following the game’s initial launch back in August. These included faster pacing, reworked animations, new difficulty levels, equipment, and more, which caused steam reviews to jump to 85% positive since the overhaul’s release.
Halldór Snær Kristjánsson, CEO of Myrkur Games said: “Our community is incredibly important to us, and their valuable feedback helped us bring the game to the level we always envisioned it. We’re delighted to be bringing the Echoes of the End to PlayStation Plus alongside new in-game content as a thank you to the support of our players, and we especially can’t wait to see their creativity with the new photo mode feature.”
About Myrkur Games
Myrkur Games is an independent game studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland. Founded by a small group of friends with a passion for storytelling and cinematic gameplay, the team is dedicated to building original, immersive experiences. Echoes of the End is the studio’s first title.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.
Mini Motorways, the award-winning minimalist strategy traffic management sim with over nine million players from developer Dinosaur Polo Club, introduces South Africa’s finest mountain-hemmed coastline to the Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, and iOS devices in the free Tabletop Traffic update launching today at 12:30 pm PT.
Kick off 2026 with a peaceful journey through the panoramic landscapes of South Africa’s Cape Town! Guide commuters through a brand new map, filled with the gorgeous tunnels and bridges of South Africa’s second-largest city. See for yourself what Cape Town has to offer, from the rugged peaks of Lion’s Head and Table Mountain to the southern Atlantic.
Explore Cape Town and all preexisting maps in four full game modes: Classic, Endless, Expert, and the recently added Creative Mode! Puzzle-minded players can tackle new Daily and Weekly Challenges, city planners looking for their zen while exploring the coast can dive into Endless Mode, and those looking for more aesthetic authority can customize their coziness in Creative Mode.
The Tabletop Traffic Update is only the beginning! Mini Motorways will grow throughout the year, as seen in this consistent content roadmap:
June: A new map and additions to Creative Mode
September: a BIG community surprise ahead, stay tuned!
December: Yet another new map to close out 2026!
“We’re excited to bring another year of updates to Mini Motorways!” said Aditia Hasib, Community Operations Manager, Dinosaur Polo Club. “Fun fact: One of our team members coincidentally had their honeymoon in Cape Town while we were working on this update! The team has worked hard to capture the beauty of Cape Town’s coastlines and mountains – we can’t wait to see what you think!”
Dinosaur Polo Club is an independent game development studio based in beautiful Wellington, New Zealand. Founded in 2013 by brothers Peter and Robert Curry, the studio first made waves with their award-winning and BAFTA-nominated debut Mini Metro. Created in collaboration with Disasterpeace and Jamie Churchman, Mini Metro explores relaxed and minimalist subway design. The second game developed by Dinosaur Polo Club introduces a brand new type of city management with colorful road-building and resource management found in Mini Motorways. Combined, Mini Metro and Mini Motorways make up two parts of an expanding Mini Collection. With an inclusive and supportive culture that believes in giving back to its creative community, the studio has grown and is now home to nearly 30 dinos as it works on new titles with relatable simplicity.
Retro-and-anime culture inspired indie publisher Top Hat Studios, Inc., in conjunction with developer Slime King Games, are proud to launch classic ’90s style action-adventure RPG UNDER THE ISLAND today – February 17th 2026, at 08:00 PST / 11:00 EST / 16:00 GMT. Featuring art by former art director of Daedalic Entertainment Simone Grünewald, Under The Island is available for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and the Xbox family.
Set on the mysterious Seashell Island, the world of Under The Island ranges from the chilly ice caps of Bran Bran Peak (where somehow they mine cereal), to tropical villages and dusty deserts full of sentient, walking pots (who naturally hate you). Each distinct region holds its own discoveries, foes, and challenges paired alongside classic action-RPG gameplay – but with an extra emphasis on player-driven exploration. Starting out with a trusty hockey stick to bash enemies with, your power & abilities grow with new treasures found in dungeons, minigames and off the beaten path – or sometimes traded for with the locals… or “negotiated” for with the island’s fauna.
See Under The Island’s launch trailer which gives a glimpse of the challenges ahead:
In Under The Island, you’ll chart your own path and discover all the secrets this world has to offer, whether it’s inside the monumental wonders of the island, or hidden away in a secret nook and cranny. Use all the tools at your disposal, such as a shovel, a trumpet, and a… bird to create new paths, meet other adventurers, and find treasure.
Uncover a Sinking Mystery!
Step into the role of Nia, a newcomer to Seashell Island – and join forces with local girl Avocado to investigate an ominous fate – the island’s destined to sink beneath the ocean! Explore colorful distinct regions, battle strange creatures, and uncover the ancient mysteries that could threaten your new home.
Classic Top-Down Adventure
Journey across a lush island, brought to life with vibrant pixel art and timeless top-down exploration. Delve into hidden corners, uncover secrets, and face dangerous foes across diverse, interconnected biomes.
Six Distinct Regions to Explore
From eerie sentient greenhouses, to frozen caverns, and chaotic sawmills, each biome holds its own dangers, upgrades, and treasures to uncover! Become the champion of the cook-off, reunite lost cats, and dodge the rage of the cereal pirates.
Strange Enemies & Unusual Tactics
Face off against vomiting eggplants, tunnelling wolves, and other bizarre creatures. Use artefacts, loot, and new abilities you discover to turn the tide of battle. Befriend animals and see if they can help you on your adventure – particularly if you give them treats!
A Cast of Memorable Characters
Meet the island’s quirky inhabitants, each with their own personality, story, and a role to play in your adventure. Forge friendships, lend a hand, and see how they can aid you in return.
Top Hat Studios is your favorite publisher of fine indie delicacies, primarily supporting Japanese & anime inspired, retro-themed, and highly creative titles. As a company with grassroots origins, Top Hat Studios focuses on taking a collaborative and creatively focused approach with game developers in order to nurture talent and grow the next big indie game.
Top Hat Studios’ diverse portfolio includes hits such as Crypt Custodian, MOTORSLICE, Labyrinth of the Demon King, Windswept, and many more.
About Slime King Games
Slime King Games consists of German development-duo Johannes Grünewald and Simone Grünewald. Together, they previously contributed to titles such as Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth and the Deponia series. Under The Island marks their inaugural outing as a fully-fledged indie studio.
CD PROJEKT RED announces that its critically acclaimed game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, alongside its expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, will join Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate on February 19.
Snapshot:
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition was officially confirmed as part of the upcoming Xbox Game Pass lineup for Premium and Ultimate plan subscribers.
The game will be available for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition is the winner of over 250 Game of the Year awards and 1,000 industry awards. The third installment in The Witcher saga has sold 60 million copies to date, with combined sales across the franchise totalling 85 million. In 2025, CD PROJEKT RED also launched celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the game’s release, which included an international Witcher in Concert tour, commemorative merchandise, and collaborations. Among these were Xbox controllers featuring the Wolf School medallion and a special 10th anniversary vinyl re-release with 37 iconic tracks from the game.
The game sees players take on the role of professional monster slayer Geralt, who embarks on a quest to find his adopted daughter Ciri, the Child of Prophecy. Along the way he collaborates or clashes with characters like Yennefer of Vengerberg, Triss Merigold, the bard Dandelion, or the Bloody Baron. Starting February 19, Xbox Game Pass players will be able to dive in and experience over 150 hours of unparalleled novel-like adventures, complex monster contracts, and difficult choices and consequences — all in an unmistakable dark fantasy world.
The game, as well as its award-winning expansions, will soon join Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate for both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. More information about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can be found on its official website as well X, Bluesky, and Facebook.
About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a video game development studio founded in 2002. Its flagship titles include the futuristic role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, alongside The Witcher series of games including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with TRIGGER, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).
About The Witcher franchise Created by CD PROJEKT RED, The Witcher is a series of dark fantasy role-playing games that has sold over 75 million copies to date worldwide and garnered over 1,000 awards. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which follows the story of Geralt of Rivia, was released in 2015 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, and later in 2019 for Nintendo Switch. In 2022, a next-gen update for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 was released. The game has won a total of 250 Game of the Year awards and sold over 60 million copies worldwide. The upcoming single-player open-world role-playing game The Witcher 4 marks the beginning of a new saga, focusing on protagonist Ciri as she embarks on the Path to become a professional monster slayer. The Witcher games are set in the universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski in his series of books.
Grab a friend and get humanity back on track in the survival game’s local co-op mode.
[February 17, 2026] – Two Kents are better than one! Grab a friend and dive into Kentum’s local co-operative play today on Nintendo Switch as it becomes available on all platforms. Explore the different biomes as a team and scan the strange flora and fauna that’s taken over the planet. Or go your separate ways if you think you can do it on your own, then come back better than ever as a clone if you happen to, you know, get eaten or something in the process. Either way, you’ll need to gather materials, build your base, and survive the year 10,000 together.
Kentum’s Co-Op Update adds even more gameplay variety to the survival metroidvania. Work efficiency rises with two Kents tackling the job, allowing you to double your efforts and build faster. Of course, you can always make it a competition and see which Kent excels above the other. How you survive is up to you!
Co-Op Update Features:
Simultaneous Play: You can build, explore, and traverse in different biomes independently of your co-op partner. Return to a pre-existing save file to resume your adventure with drop-in/drop-out co-op play.
Divide and Conquer or Take the Lone Kent Approach: Work together to build automations, divide and conquer to gather resources, or do your own thing; each playstyle is supported in co-op.
Base-Building Efficiency: Work together to kickstart humanity quickly and efficiently alongside your fellow Kent.
Play With a Friend from Afar: Aside from local co-op compatibility, the Kentum Co-Op Update allows you to play with a friend online through Steam Remote Play using one only game key.
What’s Yours is Yours: New in-base safe item allows you to keep items from being picked up by your automation system.
Streamline Productions: Accelerate your item production systems as you can now expand the size of your base both vertically and horizontally.
Tlön Industries is a game development company focused on bringing deep narrative experiences to dynamic system-oriented games. Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tlön Industries aims to create world-class games for players. Their debut game, Per Aspera, was released in 2020 to critical acclaim. It was nominated for a DICE Award for Best Strategy Game and later launched a VR version.
About V Publishing Spawned from video game marketing firm Vicarious, V Publishing is a games label dedicated to Strategy, Simulation, and RPGs for PC and consoles.
Mezan Studios are pleased to announce that players can now try an updated demo for Nightscape, ahead of its participation in the Steam Next Fest, running from February 23rd – March 2nd. Nightscape is an atmospheric 2.5D adventure inspired by Arabian astronomy, currently in development for PC, PlayStation and Xbox. In Nightscape, you play as Layla as you explore an ancient Arabian land, wielding stellar powers in your quest to return the stars to the sky and find your missing father.
In an odyssey inspired by stars and Arabian culture, you gain the ability to use constellation powers that allow you to manipulate the elements. Call on the power of the wind, or make rain fall from the sky to manipulate your environment to solve puzzles. Battles with monsters that require you to put your trusty bow to use and make use of the abilities of the magical Goat Kid that accompanies you on your adventure.
Layla is a young stargazer who has inherited her father’s passion for astronomy. He went missing after the mysterious Starfall. Before you stands a chaotic world and an opportunity to restore it. It’s up to you and your Goat Kid companion to use your wit, courage and knowledge of constellation powers to put things right.
About Mezan Studios Mezan Studios is a digital entertainment company focused on producing stellar video games. A platform and a voice for aspiring game developers from the MENA region. They are a small passionate team based in Doha, Qatar with global ambitions currently working on Nightscape – an atmospheric adventure game inspired by ancient Arabian astronomy.
