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Action-Adventure Bylina Releases Playable Demo on Steam Today Ahead of Steam Next Fest

NICOSIA, Cyprus – February 11, 2026 – Game development studio Far Far Games and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment are excited to announce that Bylina, their upcoming isometric action-adventure rooted in Slavic folklore, has launched its first playable demo on Steam today. The game will also be featured in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, offering players a hands-on look into a mystical world of ancient legends and heroic challenges.

Check out the brand-new Demo Reveal Trailer, showcasing core mechanics, real-time combat, and a first taste of the game’s atmosphere and narrative tone.

Key Features:

  • A unique take on mythology, blending dark fantasy with sharp humor, unexpected twists, and a few deliberately ridiculous surprises along the way.
  • Skill-based real-time combat: outsmart mythical foes using precise timing, movement, and a mix of special abilities, weapons, and spells.
  • Build the Hero your way: shape the character with nonlinear progression, spells, unique skills, and bizarre gear found in the darkest corners of the realm.
  • A semi-open world full of secrets: discover interconnected regions, hidden dungeons, and side quests woven into rich lore.

Message from Far Far Games CEO

“Well, here we are, the demo is finally out. It’s been truly heartwarming to watch both the studio and the project grow. I want to say a huge thank you to the entire team at Far Far Games for the incredible effort. We’ve truly breathed life into a whole new world,” says Far Far Games CEO Alex Iliukhin. 

“Special thanks to our publisher [Digital Vortex Entertainment] for the tremendous work done in the shortest time imaginable. You’re all immensely talented and endlessly creative people.

Very soon, we’ll be ready to show you the rest of Kestrel’s journey. So… welcome to the Land of Cities. We hope you enjoy your stay.

With love,

The Far Far Games team.”

Message from Digital Vortex Entertainment CEO

“Working with Far Far Games has been a truly inspiring experience. Personally playtesting the game and sharing feedback directly with the team was incredibly engaging. It was one of those genuinely joyful collaborations where creativity flows freely and everyone pushes each other to do better. It’s been fantastic to see how much the project has evolved, and that’s a huge credit to the incredibly talented team who have done a massive amount of work,” says Digital Vortex Ent. CEO Alex Izotov.

Bylina will be launching on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026.

Follow updates and share your feedback by joining the official Discord server, following the game on X/Twitter, and adding it to your Steam Wishlist.

About Far Far Games

Founded in 2020 by alumni from Saber Interactive, Wargaming, and Swedish Futuregames University, Far Far Games is an independent game development studio. The team is currently focused on creating captivating experiences for PC and console players based on proprietary IPs built on deep narrative and story.

About Digital Vortex Entertainment

Digital Vortex Entertainment is a new publisher made up of game industry veterans who have worked on titles such as Atomic Heart, Lost Ark, PUBG Battlegrounds, and more, not limiting themselves to specific genres or game formats, and always striving to create games they themselves would like to play. Digital Vortex Entertainment is part of Utmost Games.

Cash Cleaner Simulator Available Now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Along with DLC

Make it rain with the Money Machine Gun in the LOUD AND LOADED DLC on all Platforms

HILVERSUM, NETHERLANDS – Feb. 11, 2026 – Cash Cleaner Simulator, the satisfying money processing sim from developer Mind Control Games and publisher Forklift Interactive, makes its console debut today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside the LOUD AND LOADED DLC available on both consoles and Steam for PC.

Run a cash cleaning lab, where clients with money that was definitely legitimately obtained need to have it cleaned and organized. Nobody wants cash that’s dirty, stained with blood, or counterfeit, right? Retrieve all the cash from the client’s drop, whether it arrives in boxes or stuffed in mattresses, extract it, and clean it to their satisfaction. Work at your own pace – 

Surf the darknet on your phone to find new gigs, and buy new equipment to expand your cash cleaning operation. Gold bars, currency from around the world? If it can be exchanged for goods and services, you can find a way to clean it. And hey, clients aren’t in a rush to get their money back…something about waiting for the heat to die down…why not play some Moneyball in the downtime? That’s basketball played with fat stacks of cash.

You don’t ask questions about where your clients got their money, you probably shouldn’t ask questions about why everything gets conveniently delivered to you and why there’s no exit. You definitely shouldn’t snoop around the lab, waiting for nightfall and using UV lamps to discover sinister secrets.

After selling more than 300,000 copies on PC, Cash Cleaner Simulator arrives on consoles with the many post-launch improvements and content updates in tow. This includes the launch of the now LOUD AND LOADED DLC premiering on all platforms, featuring new toys to play with like the Money Machine Gun.

“It’s true that crime doesn’t pay, but making fun games about crime is a great way to make a living,” said Leonid Gorbachev, CEO of Mindcontrol Games. “If you don’t buy Cash Cleaner Simulator on PlayStation and Xbox we all might have to go find work in shady underground labs ourselves.”

Cash Cleaner Simulator is available today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, joining last year’s release on PC via Steam. The base game costs $19.99, with the LOUD AND LOADED DLC costing $9.99.

 Check out the official website for Cash Cleaner Simulator and stay up to date by following @CashCleanerSim, @forkliftgames, and #cashcleanersim on social media.

About Mind Control Games

Mind Control Games is a Dutch and Serbian indie developer focused on games with unconventional mechanics and amazing graphics, while unafraid to tackle difficult topics. Their development process keeps both artistic and commercial value in mind.

About Forklift Interactive

Forklift Interactive is a Barcelona and Atlanta-based indie publisher founded by experienced industry veterans, including former tinyBuild Publishing Director Andrei Podoprigora and Adult Swim Games Product Lead Tuсker Dean. They specialize in the production of deep, endless, system-driven games with player-created narratives. 

For more information, please visit the official website and follow the team on Twitter

UNEDITED AND UNMISSABLE – MASTERS OF ALBION FIRST LOOK GAMEPLAY UNLEASHED TODAY

Experience 24 Hours in Albion as Calm Turns to Chaos

Guildford, UK – February 11, 2026 – 22cans has today released the first full gameplay trailer for Masters of Albion, a God game reimagined by the legendary Peter Molyneux. The 6-minute epic deep dive gives players clear proof of life and allows them to see first-hand the epic adventure that awaits them when they jump into the game from Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 18:00 BST, exclusively on PC via Steam in Early Access.

This trailer offers players an extended, continuous sequence of gameplay, allowing them to see how the game’s various mechanics come together in real time. It showcases the freedom players have to create unique strategies, experiment with systems, and overcome the challenges Albion presents, and represents the very heart of what a God game should be. From constructing buildings and designing armour, to solving quests and fighting off the chaos of night, the experience of playing Masters of Albion begins to feel tangible and fully realised.

“This is where the game truly comes alive,” said Peter Molyneux. “Seeing all of these systems working together — building, crafting, exploration, and conflict — finally delivers the feeling of power, creativity, and responsibility that defines a true God game.”Fans of Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable may recognise familiar ideas and features drawn from Peter Molyneux’s earlier work. This includes the iconic voice of Marc Silk, known for his performances in Black & White and Fable, who guides players through Day 11 in Albion. Within this complete day-and-night cycle, viewers will see what it takes to become a Master of Albion, and gain a first-hand sense of the power, creativity, and freedom that awaits them.

Players can wishlist the game on Steam now, ahead of its release on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

About 22cans

22cans was founded in 2012 by industry legend and creator of the God game genre, Peter Molyneux. It’s a proudly independent company, driven by true innovation and creativity, and passionate about creating the next generation of innovative digital entertainment.

Venture into the Otherworldly Haunted Lands… Demo Out Now!

Nightmarish spirits, conniving cultists, and hellish abominations await you in this retro platformer

[Delaware, United States – January 19, 2026] — The cursed burial grounds of Haunted Lands beckon you, as the demo is available now on Steam! Choose from six unique character classes that each suit a different playstyle, from mystical mages to ferocious beasts, acquire powerful artifacts to enhance your power tenfold, and slash your way through hordes of undead, twisted foes in this retro-inspired platformer developed by Alevgor and published by Alawar. 

Hellish creatures lurk within the Haunted Lands, and only you can protect the sanctity of these burial grounds. Players can choose from a variety of different classes; Beast class is perfect for players who want to get up close and personal with foes, and spirit slayers who prefer to demolish from a distance may choose the Gunner class. Wish to wield both offensive spells and healing scrolls? The Mage class may be for you! Explore ancient crypts and tombs, and decimate the demons, cultists and more that stand in your way. The further you venture, the more intense bosses you’ll encounter.

Key Features: 

  • Retro Action: Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and twisted creatures that roam the Haunted Lands in this bloody and retro-inspired action platformer.
  • Five Playable Characters: With two Gunners (Veteran, Ranger), two Beasts (Werewolf, Salamander), and two Mages (Sorceress, Warlock), there are multiple options to take down the corruption haunting the burial grounds. 
  • Explore And Destroy: The burial grounds are vast and teeming with old crypts and tombs to explore that are crawling with evil spirits, elite versions of enemies, and several challenging bosses. 
  • Enhance Your Character: Acquire artifacts to enhance the offensive and defensive prowess of your character, and discover the most powerful artifacts to entirely change their skill sets. 
  • A Formidable Challenge: If you’re looking for an additional challenge, endeavor to complete every objective and find every hidden secret as you crawl through the depths of a nightmarish hell in Haunted Lands

Begin your journey into the merciless burial grounds today in the Haunted Lands demo, now available on Steam! Haunted Lands is set to haunt your screens and fully launch on Steam in 2026, so don’t forget to wishlist the game on Steam to stay in the loop.

About Alawar

Alawar is an independent video game developer and publisher founded in 1999. Specializing in midcore and casual games, the company extends its creative influence across PCs, video game consoles, and mobile devices. Alawar’s key titles include the Beholder series, Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Karate Survivor, Necrosmith, Wall World, and an array of other releases.

About Alevgor

Solo game developer Oleksii Horiachev, also known as Alevgor, formerly worked as a freelance artist and animator. Since 2019, he has dedicated himself to crafting engaging and challenging games across diverse genres and styles.

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5’s Gameplay Trailer Invites Players Back Into the Factory Ahead of February 18th Launch 

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.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFKLAUNCHES METAL SLUG 3 COLLABORATION UPDATE

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. 

Charity & relaxing forest sandbox Treeplanter launches first public demo, full game coming in Spring!

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.

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.

Blades of Fire: Forge Your Legend… on Steam!

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

Milton Keynes, 11th 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 14th 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 14th 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.  

Fuzzy Friends Enter The Fray In Latest Brotato Update as Evil Empire Releases First New Free Character & Pets

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

MIGHTREYA Demo Now Available

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.