Long watching from the shadows, The Prototype finally makes his move

Los Angeles, February 11, 2026 — Today, Mob Entertainment premiered the official gameplay trailer for Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 – Broken Things, ahead of its February 18th launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games. 

Shifting the Prototype’s hunt for Poppy into a terror-filled game of cat-and-mouse, the gameplay trailer offers the first detailed look at Chapter 5 in action. With the threat of The Prototype growing ever stronger, players will navigate new areas of Playtime Co., and make some unlikely allies in their fight for survival. With options running low and time running out, players will test just how far they are willing to go to survive.

In Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 – Broken Things, players must prepare to face off against the deadly puppetmaster behind the horrifying events of Playtime Co. Solve devious puzzles and overcome dangerous obstacles as the true rotten heart at the center of Playtime Co. draws nearer. Traverse this new realm of shadows in a fight for survival (and the truth) with Playtime’s security system, Huggy Wuggy, in hot pursuit and separated from your only allies. Will you finally end this nightmare, or fall victim to the puppet master’s twisted madness?

What to Expect: 

• Stomach-churning terrors await you in this new section of the factory as you uncover the dark works hidden within The Prototype’s stomping grounds.
• In this chilling new layer of the Playtime facility, you will encounter the tortured denizens living in the darkness. They may aid you in your quest to defeat The Prototype, but can they be trusted? 
• Solve devious puzzles and overcome dangerous environmental obstacles with the power of new GrabPack tools and functionality.
• As you reach the true rotten heart at the center of Playtime, discover some of the company’s gravest sins.

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 – Broken Thingsis now available to wishlist on Steam and Epic Games Store and launches February 18th. Console versions will launch later ths year.

Poppy Playtime chapters 1-4 are available now on Steam, Xbox Series X/S & Xbox One, PlayStation 5 & PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch 2 & Nintendo Switch.

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About Mob Entertainment

Founded in 2015 as EnchantedMob, Mob Entertainment was created by brothers Zach and Seth Belanger, who united their passion for art and storytelling. Their dedicated team continually pushes the boundaries of entertainment, delivering top-tier content that entertains and inspires in an ever-evolving industry. Mob Entertainment, creators of the indie horror sensation Poppy Playtime set in an abandoned toy factory, has seen its characters, including Huggy Wuggy and Catnap, amass a significant following on YouTube and in consumer products. Mob Entertainment is on a mission to craft unconventional stories, captivating characters, and exceptional experiences that redefine norms, enthrall audiences, and achieve both artistic and commercial success.

LOS ANGELES – FEBRUARY 11, 2026 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, today launched a new collaboration update for its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK. Players can experience Legendary fighters and fresh content inspired by SNK’s classic action game METAL SLUG 3.

As part of the collaboration, three iconic characters from METAL SLUG 3 (Eri Kasamoto, Marco Rossi, and Fio Germi) arrive as new Legendary fighters. Players will have a chance to acquire Eri Kasamoto and Marco Rossi through special Pick-Up Events from February 11 to March 10, while Fio Germi will join the roster on February 15.

Special events and dungeons to celebrate the collaboration are also available through March 10: 

• METAL SLUG 3 Collab Check-In: Log in during the event period to earn rewards, such as the Legendary fighter Marco Rossi on Day 1 and the Legendary pet Pocket SV-001 which is inspired by the signature METAL SLUG tank vehicle, on Day 7.
• Event Dungeon: Final Mission & Air Defense: In this score based dungeon, players will team up with familiar bosses from THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK to take down Roots Mars of Disaster, a KOF-style reimagining of METAL SLUG 3’s final boss Roots Mars. Players can earn ranking rewards based on their scores, and daily play rewards grants event currency used in Air Defense. 
• In Air Defense, players can use the currency to access a special draw event featuring METAL SLUG 3 characters Tarma Roving, Donald Morden, and Aikawa Madoka as Legendary supporters, along with fan-favorite character Ichimonji Hyakutaro as a Unique supporter. 
• Event Dungeon: Assault Mission: Take on this limited-time tower-mode event dungeon and clear each stage to earn Fighter Tokens, which can be used to summon collaboration fighters. 

Additionally, the METAL SLUG 3 Collaboration Event will run from February 17 to March 10, offering opportunities to obtain the Legendary pets Pocket Mars People and Pocket SV-001. Players can also earn bonus rewards by discovering hidden Ichimonji Hyakutaro throughout the game.

Alongside the collaboration update, THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is rolling out a new Challenge Dungeon and a dedicated returning player event. The new Challenge Dungeon, Count Down Operation, offers a tactical experience where players can strategically build up to five decks with a total roster of up to 25 fighters to defeat bosses.

Returning players who resume play on the server they previously played on will receive 14 days of returning benefits, and a Return Celebration Pass will offer chances to obtain Orochi, Orochi Iori, and Orochi Leona. Players who return but transfer to a different server will also receive special benefits. More details are available on the official forum.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is based on SNK’s “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” IP. The game features iconic fighters from “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” series reimagined in pixel art graphics that gamers are familiar with from THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, allowing players to build their own team of favorite Fighters and enjoy dynamic combats. The excitement intensifies with 5v5 team battles, and players can strategically create their decks by combining up to 25 different Fighters and formations.

For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website.

“THE KING OF FIGHTERS” is an iconic fighting game series that led the fighting game craze in the 1990s, with over 15 titles released to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS and its Fighters have been receiving strong support among fans around the globe for decades as the series’ systems and stories have evolved over time. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, Raven2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

ⓒ SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ⓒ Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble Neo Inc. 2024 All Rights Reserved. 

From SUMMERHOUSE, Gourdlets & Tiny Aquarium publisher Future Friends Games

Indie developer / sixth-generation farmer / digital artist / ecological advocate Henry Driver has dropped the first ever public demo for his interactive woodland toybox Treeplanter, which will also appear in the upcoming Steam Next Fest! He also announced that, fittingly, the game will launch this Spring. Keep an eye out for more release date news!

Proceeds from every sale of Treeplanter will help fund the planting of real trees and wildflowers! The game is published by Future Friends Games (us), who previously released cozy indie hits SUMMERHOUSE, Tiny Aquarium, Gourdlets and On-Together: Virtual Co-Working.

About the game

Lose yourself in the natural world with Treeplanter, a peaceful interactive woodland designed for lunch breaks and long, lazy evenings. Piece together a tiny grove and watch as birds, plants and animals move in over the changing seasons. A tribute to nature from the creator of the award-winning soil simulator (!) Secrets of Soil.

• Demo here! Treeplanter Steam Page

About the Game:

Welcome to Treeplanter, an interactive woodland that grows and changes with the seasons. Piece together a small grove of trees. Watch as their roots blossom under the soil. As time goes by, an ecosystem of animals, plants and birds will move in, turning your creation into their home!

Treeplanter is created by digital artist Henry Driver, previously known for Secrets of the Soil (‘A Spectacular Underground Cosmos’ – Vice). Each copy of the game sold helps Henry plant trees, wildflowers, meadows and community orchards through partnerships with schools, farms, communities and woodland charities. This means you’ll help restore real-life nature, too!! During development last year, Henry planted 900 trees on farms and schools in Suffolk. We’re on track to plant 8000 trees and millions of wildflowers in 2026.

Combining meditation and education, Treeplanter aims to teach players about the interconnected wonders of the natural world, above and below ground.

Features:

• A soothing interactive toybox for fans of games like Summerhouse and Tiny Glade!
• Piece together trees with a playful LEGO-like design!
• Procedural creatures turn your grove into a living landscape!
• Watch the woodland change and grow throughout the different seasons!
• Learn about the natural world above and below!

Background

Treeplanter began as an EU Social Fund project aimed at providing real-life game development opportunities to students. The very first prototype was developed with a diverse team of students aged 18-21, with support from woodland charities, Eastern Education Group, and directed by Henry Driver. Since then it’s toured around the country, including the Youth Climate Conference and Beth Chatto Symposium.

The game is currently being playtested at special educational needs and disabilities charity LEVEL, where it’s presented in an immersive four 4K projector wraparound space. Audiences aged from 5 to 85 are invited to play and give feedback. There are plans underway to take Treeplanter to schools and libraries through an educational licence scheme.

About the developer: Henry Driver is a sixth-generation farmer and digital artist creating video games (using solar energy) to connect players with nature and enable real-world change, including planting hundreds of trees every year on local farms and schools. Driver’s games have been exhibited in Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, Sainsbury Centre and the Barbican, as well as other festivals and events worldwide. Previous clients include BBC Arts, Science Gallery, ARM, and Red Bull.

MercurySteam’s dark-fantasy adventure will launch on Steam on May 14^th, with a new demo available today ahead of the Steam Next Fest

Milton Keynes, 11^th February 2026 – Global Publisher 505 Games and developer MercurySteam are excited to announce the Steam version of the dark-fantasy adventure Blades of Fire which will launch globally on May 14^th featuring significant updates and new content.

Play as Aran de Lira, the last warrior able to forge true steel in a world where metal turns to stone. Survival depends on patience, understanding, and commitment to the weapons you choose to create.  Combat is deliberate, weighty, and unforgiving. Weapons are forged with intent and permanently shaped by your choices. Progress comes from understanding your enemy and the blade you forged to face them. 

Designed for players who value atmosphere, challenge, and consequence over speed and spectacle.  

Currently available on EPIC PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, Blades of Fire can be wishlisted here.

To celebrate the Steam announcement, starting today, players can downloadadedicated demo as part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest – which will cover the first chapter of the game allowing you to forge your first weapons, experience the unique combat system, encounter a big troll and learn more about Aran’s journey.

Download the new Steam demo here (Progress made in the demo can be carried over to the full game via your save file)

Steam / 2.0 Version – Content and Improvements 

The Steam release includes “Version 2.0” of the game, featuring major updates and improvements, plus the Adventurer Pack*, the Artbook, and the award-winning original soundtrack by Óscar Araujo.

The Version 2.0 content will release on May 14^th as a free update across all platforms and introduces a wealth of improvements:

New Contents

• New Game Plus
• New Challenge Level: Titanium
• New Weapon Parts & Skins (only available in New Game Plus)
• Elements Transmutation, which allows players to change material types
• Photo Mode 
• Boss Revival Mode (a new game mode where you can replay boss fights and earn rewards)
• Adso’s Spells on weapons for a deeper combat (rewards tied to Boss Revival Mode introducing spells that enhance weapon abilities with special effects)
• Now you can pet the Ox in Blades of Fire.

Improvements

• Expanded death and mutilation variations
• Improved animation transition
• Nvidia DLSS4 implementation.

Other 

• Full key remapping for keyboard and mouse control
• New Achievements
• Steam Deck Support.

The Adventurer Pack will be sold separately on EPIC and consoles once the Steam version will be released The Blades of Fire Steam version will launch on May 14th, 2026. Wishlist the game now.

About 505 Games
505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.

About MercurySteam 
MercurySteam Entertainment S.L., doing business as MercurySteam, is a Spanish video game developer based in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid. It was founded by former members of Rebel Act Studios, who had developed Severance: Blade of Darkness in 2001. Other titles include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow trilogy and Metroid Dread.  

Introducing The Beast Master (DUH DUH DUHHHHH…)

Bordeaux, France (Feb. 11, 2026) – Evil Empire is continuing their master plan for Brotato’s greatness with a brand-new free content update, Paws & Claws, available today for PC players on Steam and The Epic Games Store (mobile and consoles to follow). As its name suggests, this update brings all manner of creatures fuzzy and ferocious to the game, along with a new character and more additional content perfect for bringing the hurt against hordes of aliens. Brotato is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices (Android & iOS), and PC (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1942280/Brotato/).

Watch the brand-new launch trailer for the Paws & Claws update on YouTube below:

The Paws & Claws update takes the age-old question of “what would the greatest warriors potato kind has ever known keep as pets,” and answers with adorable companions and gratuitous firepower. Today’s update introduces a new class of items: Pets. There are nine to discover in all (for the time being), each geared toward different types of builds, from the adorable Bonk Dog that charges enemies, smacking them down with melee damage, to the Catling Gun, which peppers aliens with bullets and fires faster if the player is nearby. Other pets are more function-focused than combat, like the Lootworm that collects materials and destroys trees for the player, or the Scapegoat, which moves around the map and distracts enemies.

To handle all of these new creatures is a brand-new character added for free: the Beast Master. Pets are meant to work best with specific builds, but why not have one character to rule them all? The Beast Master’s entire playstyle revolves around collecting as many pets as possible and setting them loose on the battlefield. Starting with a Lootworm, the Beast Master will be able to choose a damaging Pet amongst Dog, Cat, Bot and Blazemander, and gets a speed bonus for every permanent pet they have and additional damage scaling to pets. The downside? Beast Masters can’t wield any weapons, and they have to pump their pets up with as many buffs as possible to fight off ever-increasing waves of aliens. 

Along with this new content, Evil Empire has also thrown some additional quality of life changes and updates to Brotato’s codex. Fans can look for more great updates this year for Brotato as Evil Empire has partnered with original creator and developer Blobfish to create exciting new content for the roguelite fans know and love. 

You can find a full breakdown of new features being added to the game on the Steam community hub: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1942280

Anticipated Hero Action Game will participate In Steam Next Fest

Milan, February 11, 2026 – 505 Games is excited to announce MIGHTREYA, the upcoming anime-styled hero action game published by 505 Games and developed by Wazen K, will take part in the upcoming Steam Next Fest. 

After years of development by sole Japanese developer Wazen, global players, who can’t wait to get a sneak peek at the thrilling adventure that awaits in later this year, can try the demo today. 

This demo offers players a taste of the game’s dynamic combat system, allowing them to engage in high-speed aerial battles, unleash powerful attacks, and experience the sensational combat against creatures and monsters from another dimension. 

Players will also get to meet the stylish protagonist Reya, her manager Nio, and other engaging characters. A new trailer introducing the cast of anime characters and updated development footage is available:

MIGHTREYA’s release is planned for Q2 2026 and will include:

• High-speed Anime 3D stylish action. Set in every-day Japan, players can walk the streets, jump between buildings and fly to fight and toss around giant monsters.
• Japanese Voiceover and multilingual text localization
• A fun and cheerful hero streamer story with an engaging cast!
• Stylish female protagonist and carefully designed side characters and enemies.
• 24 enemy types including bosses.
• More than 30 powerful moves and attacks to defeat your enemies. Including amazing and unique combos.
• 3 main iconic weapons to use plus a special one (Alpha)
• 7 different settings with varied weather effects and 38 stages.
• Easy to use controls that deliver full-blown action
• Professional Japanese voice acting 
• Cool soundtrack.

For more information and updates on MIGHTREYA, please visit the Steam page and follow Wazen on his social media.  

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 Wazen

Japanese game developer Wazen K, who has previously worked on the Devil May Cry series, is sole developer of Assault Spy and the recently announced upcoming indie title MIGHTREYA for PC.

Will you reclaim Ulora from the relentless Swarm?

Breda, The Netherlands – February 11, 2026. Indie developer CableHook Games has revealed that its action-packed survival RTS Here Comes The Swarm will launch on PC via Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026. A brand-new trailer released today showcases the strategic depth, overwhelming enemy hordes, and divine powers players will wield in the fight to reclaim a fallen world.

Blending classic real-time strategy with survival pressure, and the tactical freedom of a pause system, Here Comes The Swarm challenges players to build, manage, and defend settlements while preparing to strike back against a planet-consuming hive mind. Plan your strategy at your own pace, lead dangerous expeditions beyond your walls, and take the battle directly to the source of the infestation.

The Early Access launch marks the first opportunity for players to step onto Ulora’s war-torn surface. The initial Early Access version includes a full tutorial, expeditions, skirmishes, a boss battle, and first encounters with the powerful Tiamman and Karkadann deities. Throughout Early Access, CableHook Games will work closely with the community, using player feedback to shape features, content updates, balancing, and the long-term direction of the game’s development.

About Here Comes The Swarm

The hive is awake. They whisper as one. They move as one. They kill as one.

• Reclaim Ulora – Your settlement is humanity’s last foothold. Gather resources, expand your stronghold, and keep your population fed and protected. Preparation is everything, because the swarm never stops coming.
• Survive the Swarm – Raise and train your army to withstand overwhelming numbers. The enemy’s strength lies in its endless tide, thousands of creatures pushing against your defenses in relentless waves.
• Become the Champion of a God – Choose a deity and harness divine powers that shape your strategy. Will you lean into destruction, resilience, or something more unpredictable? Their blessings could decide the fate of your colony.
• Deep Buildcraft with Roguelike Choice – Define your playstyle through powerful builds created by combining Essences and Deity choices, then adapt on the fly with roguelike Blessings, Burdens, and Essence empowerment decisions during each Expedition.
• Go on an Adventure – Enter the expedition map for unpredictable journeys filled with new threats, blessings, and empowered enemies. Each decision shapes the path ahead.
• Don’t Forget the Pause Button – Time is a resource. Pause at any moment to plan construction, coordinate your army, or rethink your strategy. The swarm never stops, but you control the moment.

The war for Ulora begins soon. Wishlist Here Comes The Swarmon Steam now and prepare to join Early Access on March 5, 2026.

In the lead up to the release of Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf on March 5th and REPLACED on March 12th, players have the chance to check out both of the anticipated Thunderful titles with demos available now. REPLACED and Planet of Lana II demos are both available on PC, ahead of their participation in the Steam Next Fest, while Planet of Lana II’s demo is also available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Store, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. A Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch demo will be available at a later date. 

Planet of Lana II’s Steam, PlayStation and Xbox demo offers a preview of Lana and Mui’s upcoming journey, featuring glimpses of five different parts from the full game and focusing on gameplay and atmosphere, with just a hint of the story to come. In the demo, you will explore multiple environments, experience companions-driven moments highlighting Lana and Mui’s bond, try a selection of environmental puzzles and traversal challenges that highlight Lana’s expanded movement and agility. 

Planet of Lana II is a cinematic puzzle-platformer and epic sci-fi adventure that’s built around companionship, exploration, and emotional storytelling. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Microsoft Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch 2 and Switch on March 5th.

REPLACED

Take your first steps into the atmospheric cyberpunk world of REPLACED in the game’s first public demo. You play as R.E.A.C.H., an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body. In an alternate 1980s America reshaped by nuclear catastrophe, Phoenix-City has become one of the Corporation’s strongholds – a haven for corruption where outlaws thrive and human life is traded like currency. Expose the Corporation’s hidden agenda and the truth behind your own creation in a journey that blends action-packed rebellion with an intimate exploration of what defines us as humans.

REPLACED is a 2.5D cinematic action platformer wrapped in an intense cyberpunk thriller narrative coming to PC and Xbox on March 12th.

Seed Sparkle Lab’s delightful life sim is now available!

Zhu Hai City, China – Wednesday, 11th February 2026 — Chinese developer, Seed Sparkle Lab, has today launched Starsand Island onto Steam Early Access, Xbox Preview, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The anime-inspired farm and life sim delivers a digital pastoral experience away from the hustle and bustle of city life, as players return to their childhood idyll and rediscover a simple way to live.

Starsand Island is available now in two editions, Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition.

Watch the Early Access Launch Trailer

Players who purchase the Standard Edition will receive the base game and all subsequent content released during the Early Access phase. Those who buy this edition during the initial Early Access launch period will also receive an exclusive Chinese New Year bonus, featuring festive outfits inspired by traditional Chinese patterns and furniture that reflect the rich decorative details found in Chinese design.

The Deluxe Edition of Starsand Island includes everything in the Standard Edition, but with additional content inspired by Romanticism, featuring classical outfits and fantasy-inspired furniture, providing players with an even greater means to express themselves from the moment they arrive on the island.

Starsand Island features

• Experience a living island world: Starsand Island is built around a dynamic four-season cycle that shapes daily life and the wider environment, influencing farming routines, exploration conditions, and community activities.
• Deep & evolving pastoral simulation: Combining farming, craft, ranching, fishing, and production, Starsand Island’s systems develop alongside the player, becoming more streamlined in the process, and enabling more time to explore, create, and define their own pace of island life.
• Explore the peaceful countryside & beyond: Away from the idyll of countryside life, discover ancient ruins, mine valuable resources, and encounter strange, fantastical creatures.
• Meaningful relationships & community life: Social interaction with other residents, each with their own distinct personalities and professions, is central to life on the island. Build long-term bonds and unlock personal storylines and emotional moments; create new friends and forge strong relationships with those around you.
• Freedom of expression & island lifestyle: Starsand Island features comprehensive customization options, from the player character, home building and decorating, while seasonal festivals, cooking, and fashion add to further cultural flavour.

Starsand Island will launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and fully launch on Xbox Series X/S and Steam, in summer 2026.

Richardo Wang, Creative Director at Seed Lab, said: “Starsand Island was created as a place for players to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with a gentler rhythm of life. As players begin their journeys on the island, we hope they find moments that feel personal and healing, whether that’s forming bonds with neighbors or simply watching the seasons change. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to grow Starsand Island together with our community throughout Early Access and beyond full launch.”

Goltan Gao, Technical Director at Seed Lab, added: “Early Access is an important milestone for us because Starsand Island has always been designed as a living, evolving world; our goal has been to build a foundation that feels responsive, warm, and deeply human. Releasing in Early Access means we can refine these systems alongside players, learning from how they live on the island and what moments resonate most. We see this phase as a process of co-creation, where player feedback helps us continue polishing the technical details that support a truly immersive and comforting pastoral experience.”

About Starsand Island

Escape the Urban Grind to Starsand Island – Your Island Paradise Awaits! Tired of the hustle and bustle? Return to the tranquil embrace of Starsand Island, a gem hailed as the “Star of the Deep Sea.” Here, immerse yourself in a serene pastoral lifestyle: slow-paced days spent bonding with adorable capybaras, cats, and dogs, savoring the thrill of bountiful fishing, exploring the mystical Moonlit Forest, or simply soaking in the island’s untouched beauty. Leave the mundane behind and rediscover life’s simple joys in this coastal utopia.

Update 02 expands exploration with new quests, new locations above and below the surface, sonar scanning, boat customization, and major performance improvements.

Helsinki, Finland – February 11th, 2026 – Channel37 today delivered its latest free update: Ocean – The Final Frontier, for the hit sci-fi survival-crafting game, The Last Caretaker, available in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Game Store.

Featuring new story quests, locations, the JetSki (CS-17 Courier Skimmer), tools resources, customizable ship and major improvements to game performance updates. Additionally, caretakers can now scan deep ocean floors with sonar, Also there is a brand-new biome style with its own questline and new structures to uncover.

New story content includes two new quest lines for daring Caretakers, “The Maze” a transposium facility which features a new location that’s easy to find, but easy to get lost in, and ”Rocky Islands” which unlock the CS-17 Courier Skimmer in an all-new biome type.

Players can now personalize their vessel with 37 full boat paint styles, applied across four paint zones, creating a huge variety of combinations— all which can be scavenged from the world and are free to collect. Additional improvements include better building visualization and snapping, new dismantling visual effects per material, animation and usability improvements, improved underwater visibility, more data logs, new achievements, and broad performance and stability upgrades across physics, rendering, buoyancy, cables, and UI.

As with previous updates, these additions reflect direct feedback from the growing Caretaker community. Channel37 continues to watch how players interact with the world, strengthen what matters most, and expand the game’s systems.  The third update, Curiosity Wakes launches in early spring 2026. Check out the road map image below to view Channel 37’s ongoing schedule of updates for The Last Caretaker.

For more information about Channel37 and The Last Caretaker, visit www.channel37.co.

About Channel37
Founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2021, Channel37 is a game studio with decades of games industry experience making bold experiences that connect players, beginning with The Last Caretaker, which was released into Early Access in November 2025. The ten-person studio was co-founded by Miika Aulio, Vesa Halonen, Antti Ilvessuo, and Sami Saarinen.