LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, continues the 1st anniversary celebration of its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK with a new in-game update. Players can experience fresh new content and a range of in-game events.
This update is highlighted by the return of Iori Yagami with a new style from KOF XIII, a master of the Yagami-style ancient martial arts who carries [Rush] Synergy. As part of the ongoing 1st anniversary celebrations, his summon rate has been doubled from normal. Players can obtain him through the Iori Yagami Arrival Event that runs from September 3 to September 16, alongside the [Rush] Synergy Pick-Up event, which boosts summon rates for fighters with [Rush] Synergy over the same period.
A Keepsake for Terry Bogard has been added that features [Deathblow] Synergy. This item’s release is accompanied by another chance to recruit him through the Terry Bogard Rerun Arrival Event, also running from September 3 to September 16.
As part of the ongoing celebration, a 1st Anniversary Survey is currently open through September 16 that gathers player feedback on the Fighters Festa event and helps make future improvements to the game. The survey can be accessed directly in game. Players who complete the survey will receive 1 million Rubies, which is among the largest single rewards offered to date.
Additional events from this update includes the on-going Fighters Festa that gives players a chance to obtain the Legendary Pets Nitro and Hippaka through September 16, while a new main event, Happy Picnic, runs from September 10 to September 23 that introduces the Legendary Pets Sin and Bonnet. The Lucky Elpy Event also returns from September 7 to September 11, offering the Legendary Supporter Lawrence Blood.Lastly, the new mini-game Shaky Shaky Cake is playable from September 3 to September 11.
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. Players can strategically create their decks by combining at least 5 and 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.
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Everyone’s welcome to join the chaos in the all-new four-player co-op mode
TUCSON, Ariz. – 4 Sept 2026 –POSTAL 4: No Regerts, the societal-norms-destroying open-world first-person shooter in Running With Scissors’ infamous franchise enjoyed by millions and targeted by desperate politicians, can now be experienced in full co-op mode on PC via Steam today.
Embrace chaos in the bizarre sandbox of Edensin, this time with a squad of fellow renegades. Play through the entire campaign as a team of up to four custom POSTAL Dudes, picking out an identity, wardrobe, and voice – with options that include the iconic original voice actor Rick Hunter, Corey Cruise of Half-Life: Through the City, Zack Ward of Rise of the Tomb Raider, and the legendary Jon St. John of Duke Nukem fame.
Try to hack it together in a normal everyday 9-to-5 job – until the effects of your decisions, comedic catastrophes, and a truly over-the-top arsenal of weapons combine into classic POSTAL-style mayhem. Produce pandemonium in any desired playstyle with complete freedom. Be the pacifist or the aggressive savior (trust us, you’ll like aggressive more!)
Earn cash from challenges and side gigs as bidet installers or help Americans flee to Mexico to find jobs. Use the team’s combined wits to decide how to approach each situation: will encounters be resolved peacefully, or will the POSTAL Dudes bust out the legendary Spurt’N’Squirt 9000? The town is in the palm of the POSTAL Dudes’ hands.
Edensin is your playground. Weaponize public urination, fling boomerang machetes, or lay down the law with the quad-barreled Fournicator shotgun. Top it all off with signature POSTAL power-ups and don’t forget the dog treats if you’d rather let an army of attack dogs do the dirty work.
“Our community has requested a co-op mode for POSTAL 4 for a long time, and we can finally say we not only got it right, but it’s better than ever,” said Vince Desi, founder of Running With Scissors. “With a world gone mad, the time to piss your way to freedom is now upon us!”
POSTAL 4: No Regerts is currently available for $19.99 on PC via Steam, GOG, and Green Man Gaming, including language support for English, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Turkish. For more on Running With Scissors’ beloved series, check out the official website, follow the mayhem on X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and join the amazing POSTAL community on Discord.
About Running with Scissors
Founded in 1996, Running With Scissors is one of the oldest indie studios in the game industry. RWS focuses on creating socially conscious games andsignature experiences focused more on making people laugh than making sure everyone is comfortable.
To learn more about Running With Scissors, please visit the website at gopostal.com.
Kill a God. Get Graded On It. SoulQuest is out now on Nintendo Switch, bringing its Celtic combo combat to console for the first time
[Argentina] – September 3rd, 2026 – Nearly every hack-and-slash asks whether you survived the fight. SoulQuest asks how you looked doing it. Out now on Nintendo Switch, the side-scrolling spectacle fighter from SoulBlade Studio, published by indie.io, scores every encounter on a scale from a shameful F to the coveted SSS, which turns a room full of enemies into something closer to a performance than an obstacle. This is the game’s first appearance on console, following a Steam launch in May that has held a Very Positive player rating ever since.
Reaching SSS means never repeating yourself. Light and heavy attacks chain into dozens of freeform combinations, each animation flowing into the next without a break, and magic and screen-clearing ultimates open the routes that pure swordplay cannot. The inputs are simple enough to understand in a minute. Stringing them into something the game will actually reward takes considerably longer, and the hardest difficulties exist for players who want the gods to be a genuine problem.
The reason Alys is fighting them at all is her husband. Gwydre was the mightiest knight in the world, and he still died when Cetonia burned, and the Celtic pantheon considered the matter closed. Alys did not. In the ruins she finds Abanus, a druid who tells her the dead can be reclaimed, but only by someone prepared to take that power from Morrigan, goddess of death, in person. The road there runs the length of the British Isles, and every god on it has to be dealt with individually. Those gods are drawn from Celtic folklore and Arthurian myth, and the whole thing is rendered in pixel art and scored with a medieval-inspired soundtrack.
SoulQuest is available now on Nintendo Switch for $19.99 USD, with a limited-time launch discount of 20%. It is also available on Steam.
A small, independent studio from Argentina, SoulBlade was founded in 2023 with the goal of creating inspiring games that captivate gamers. The ambitious SoulQuest is their second title, combining lightning-fast gameplay with dazzling visuals and a riveting story!
ABOUT INDIE.IO
indie.io is a games publisher dedicated to bringing exceptional independent games to players worldwide. With a portfolio spanning a wide range of genres, indie.io partners with developers to provide the support, resources, and expertise needed to bring creative visions to life. Developers self-publishing their own games can also use the indie.io Tools Storefront, with marketing and development tools. For more information, visit indie.io.
Race and ruin friendships across a variety of multiplayer game modes featuring new player characters, maps, power-ups, and more!!
SEATTLE – Sept. 3, 2026 – The sequel to one of the most beloved indie games from the 2010s is here. tinyBuild (Graveyard Keeper, Kingmakers, ReStory) and developer Fair Play Labs (Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2) are thrilled to launch SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed today on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass for PC and consoles. SpeedRunners 2 brings the adrenaline-fueled, parkour-style racing of the original game to a new generation of players.
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is out now on Steam for $9.99, with a bonus 10% launch discount available for a limited time. The game is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch for $14.99, but console players can get the title for 20% off for a limited time (PlayStation Plus subscription required for discount on PlayStation 5). In addition, owners of the original SpeedRunners on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo Switch can save an extra 10% when buying SpeedRunners 2 on those specific platforms. Finally, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers and Xbox users can try SpeedRunners 2 out with a free one-hour trial available today.
Too fast, too furious? The ultimate competitive platformer is back and better than ever! Become the King of Speed with the next generation of speedrunners in this fast-paced platformer that refuses to slow down. With the timeless formula of the original Speedrunners, Speedrunners 2: King of Speed offers new multiplayer modes that allow up to eight contestants to compete head to head online, as well as a single-player campaign featuring adrenaline-fueled boss battles and a story that expands on the original game’s lore. Master competitive platforming in 64-player elimination tournaments, a variety of multiplayer modes, ranked play, and couch co-op.
FEATURES
Gotta Go Fast: Master movement, build momentum, swing with a grappling hook, and outmaneuver opponents using speed boosters, shortcuts, and traps scattered across maps.
Tools of Destruction: Unleash an arsenal of power-ups, featuring fan favorites like fireballs, freeze rays, and golden hooks alongside new additions like blasters and portable teleporters.
Save the Day: Save New Rush City, meet new and returning heroes, and gear up for multiplayer mayhem in a campaign that expands the original story and lore.
Hilarious PvP Chaos: Kick back in Quick Play, get sweaty in Ranked, compete in brand-new 64-player elimination tournaments, or check out a variety of rule-bending modes in the Playground.
SPEEDRUNNERS 2OVERVIEW
Chaotic 2D racing for up to 8 players online
Fluid, high-skill movement system
12 playable characters
Dozens of unlockable cosmetic items
Expanded arsenal of new and returning power-ups
16 map layouts with unique challenges
Local multiplayer & custom games
New experimental, rule-bending modes
Play SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed on PC, consoles, and Game Pass and get ahead of the competition now! For more information, visit speedrunners.com, and follow the game on Twitter/X and Discord for the latest news and updates.
About Fair Play Labs
Fair Play Labs is a game development studio dedicated to crafting high-quality, engaging interactive experiences. With a strong track record in both original and licensed IPs, we specialize in creating visually striking and mechanically polished games across multiple platforms, including the critically acclaimed Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, nominated for Best Fighting Game of the Year.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, The King is Watching, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, the Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
Now Available on Samsung Galaxy Store with Special Launch Rewards
LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a major September update for its collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH. The update adds a new hero, an awakened hero, a new PvE mode, broad content and event improvements, and more.
At the center of the update is [Final Priestess] Hayeon, a new hero from the Guardian of the Boundary. Hayeon is a support-type hero, providing role-based support effects that allow her to contribute to teams composed of either attack- or magic-type heroes. The Hayeon Rate Up Summon and Hayeon Power Up Events are now running until October 1 to welcome the arrival of the new hero. The update also brings [Dark Lunar Witch] Velika, the awakened version of Velika designed to deliver stronger performance in Infinite Tower.
Beyond the hero additions, the September update refreshes several core systems. Stage counts for Adventure, Power Up Dungeon, and Raid have been significantly reduced, with entry materials waived until the first clear. A separate Ruby Farming stage has also been added that allows players to progress through Adventure while managing hero growth more efficiently.
Other improvements include Reserve Keys, a key system that gradually accumulates additional keys when a player’s regular keys are full, giving players extra keys to use when they return after time away from the game. A new mileage feature that grants rewards based on Pick Up Summon count has been added as well.
Events have also been reorganized with the addition of Adventurer’s Path, an intuitive event framework that consolidates previously fragmented missions. Players can complete step-based missions through regular gameplay and receive stage-clear rewards, including all five Seven Knights of Old heroes, 5★ Accessory Box Selection Box, and additional rewards designed to support new players.
A new PvE mode, Abyssal Conquest, has also been added. In this cinematic battle content, players place heroes and pets according to specific conditions, then receive scores after the battle sequence. Heroes and pets are assigned combat power based on their growth level, while bonus combat power can be earned by matching the required conditions. These conditions will change when the four bosses rotate, encouraging players to adjust their formations.
The update also includes the New Breeze Festa event where players can earn valuable rewards such as 3,000 Rubies, a Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stone, and more. The New Breeze Festa Selection Summon is now running, giving players a higher opportunity to obtain Sunran, Dongyoung, and Yoongun.
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH has officially launched on the Samsung Galaxy Store, giving Galaxy device users another way to access the game. To celebrate the launch, players can receive special rewards including a Legendary Hero Ticket III, Legendary Egg, and a Novice Adventurer’s Support Equipment Box.
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH inherits the key elements of the original Seven Knights, Netmarble’s flagship IP that has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads, including its story, characters, combat systems, and core mechanics while enhancing the gameplay experience with modern gameplay features and the latest trends.
More details on Seven Knights Re:BIRTH are available on the official website and forum. Fans can also stay up-to-date with the latest information on the game by following official social channels on Facebook and YouTube.
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.
Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios Team Up to Create the Next Evolution of the Critically Acclaimed Open-water Action-RPG Starring a Shark (shARkPG)
ROSWELL, Ga. — Sept. 3, 2026.Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive and co-development partner Demiurge Studios made a splash during today’s Sony State of Play with the debut trailer for Maneater 2, announcing that the sequel to the 2020 eat ‘em up sensation and gaming’s first open-world action-RPG starring a shark (shARkPG) is currently in development for the PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2 and PC via Steam® and Epic Games Store. Since the release of the original Maneater in 2020 and the official DLC, Maneater: Truth Quest in 2021, the Maneater franchise has amassed over 20 million players from across the globe. Now the queen of the sea is back, joined once again by disgraced reality TV host and narrator, Trip Westhaven (voiced by Chris Parnell – Saturday Night Live, Rick and Morty, Archer) to eat, explore, evolve and escape from Neptune’s Kingdom. Maneater 2 will launch in 2027 and is currently available to Wishlist on applicable platforms.
“The incredible response we received to Maneater has always made it clear that players are hungry for more and we’ve been looking forward to the opportunity to deliver a true sequel,” said Matt LoPilato, CEO at Tripwire. “We’re thrilled to be working alongside our friends at Demiurge to bring the next chapter in the series to life with Maneater 2 and we can’t wait to share more about our plans for the franchise in the months ahead.”
Tripwire is partnering with Boston-based developer, Demiurge Studios in a co-dev relationship that will leverage the creativity, expertise and technological know-how of both groups to ensure that Maneater 2 will be a more immersive and visceral experience than ever before. Environments offer a new level of fidelity and authenticity as rays of sunlight realistically diffuse through water and underwater ecosystems benefit from enhanced NPC behaviors of prey and predators alike, while the meticulous art direction of the game world will bring Neptune’s Kingdom to life (and death) in spectacular fashion.
“We’re huge fans of Maneater here at Demiurge and we’re incredibly excited to sink our teeth into this project with the team at Tripwire,” noted Kurt Reiner, CEO at Demiurge. “The original game did an amazing job of letting gamers live out the power fantasy of ruling open waters as an apex predator and we’re ready to help take that experience to the next level in Maneater 2.”
Welcome to Neptune’s Kingdom
Maneater 2 takes players to the depths of Neptune’s Kingdom, a five-star, luxury theme park and resort where the splendour and opulence of the Roman Empire lives on… but not for long. Crash an exclusive, invite-only preview event hosting the world’s most followed – and most delicious – influencers and media luminaries. Fascinating evolutions are occurring under the surface as a byproduct of the park’s highly-advanced Marine Research efforts to build attractions that push technological, natural – and ethical – boundaries. For the average human, Neptune’s Kingdom is the theme park of their dreams. For the bull shark, it’s a fully realized aquatic sandbox with secrets to uncover, courses and currents to traverse, dangers to overcome and an all-you-can-eat VIP buffet.
Eat: Dominate the top of the food chain and gorge on the five-star global cuisine in Neptune’s Kingdom. Feast upon wild-caught delicacies from the bustling marine ecosystem throughout the park grounds including pufferfish, jumbo crab, piranha, grouper and more, shall we say… unique offerings. Make sure to try the human, it’s delicious.
Explore: The open world is the player’s oyster. Take in the monumental architecture, make a killing on a thrill ride, grab a snack at Mojitodal and discover the secrets lurking in the deep.
Evolve: Marine research and conservation efforts at Neptune’s Kingdom’s aren’t just a great corporate tax break, they’re good for other things as well. What if humanity could provide the ecosystem with genetically modified tools to protect itself? With five different genetic modifications under their belt already, the park’s industry-leading bioengineers are pushing the ethical boundaries of science daily.
Escape: Behind Neptune’s Kingdom’s lavish facade is a disaster waiting to happen. It’s time to tip the scales back in nature’s favor. Mount an attempt to escape this fortress of scientific malpractice and corporate greed – all with the dubious help and one-sided commentary of disgraced reality TV host, Trip Westhaven (Chris Parnell).
More information about Maneater 2 will be made available in the future. Keep up with the latest news on the official Neptune’s Kingdom website. Tripwire will self-publish the title across all digital storefronts, while the game will be supported by global distribution partner PLAION for physical retail sales. This game has not been rated but anticipates an ESRB rating of M for Mature and PEGI 18+.
To learn more about Demiurge Studios visit their official website.
About Demiurge Studios
Demiurge Studios has been bringing games to players worldwide since 2002. The studio develops whole, stand-alone titles and is a trusted co-development partner for larger, best-in-industry companies like Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment and Epic Games. In this capacity, Demiurge has worked with some of the industry’s biggest games and franchises including Marvel Puzzle Quest, Teamfight Tactics and Hearthstone Battlegrounds, just to name a few. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with development teams all over North America.
About Tripwire Interactive
Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 30 million units to date. The original Maneater broke new ground in the popular action RPG genre, putting players in the role of a deadly shark with the ability to evolve as it feeds. Since its release in 2020 and official DLC Maneater: Truth Quest in 2021, the Maneater franchise has amassed over 20 million players worldwide. The studio is currently developing the official sequel, Maneater 2.
Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business with the publishing division, Tripwire Presents, turning its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. Tripwire Presents aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2 developed by Digital Lode, DECEIVE INC. developed by Sweet Bandits Studios, Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios, Rogue Waters developed by Ice Code Games, The Stone of Madness developed by The Game Kitchen and NORSE: Oath of Blood, developed by Arctic Hazard. Most recently, Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire developed by BEF Games and Starforged Legacy from Second Shift Games have been added to the publishing lineup. Tripwire Presents continues to grow their portfolio, and are always on the lookout for the next great team and game. Tripwire Interactive is a standalone entity within the Embracer Group.
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Paris, September 3, 2026 – Beware of the cursed dance! Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia is available starting today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Join Twister, Punch, and Hope in a bouncy, fast-paced adventure.
Developed by Ocellus Services, this new 2D platformer takes players through vibrant, colorful worlds to save Palombia from a terrible musical threat. Solo or as a duo in local co-op, get ready to swing, punch, and jump to break the spell of the Mummy Queen!
Microids is also giving players a chance to play the game ahead of release with a demo available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series.
Will you be able to follow the rhythm… or fall victim to the cursed dance? A strange melody has swept across Palombia… and all the animals have suddenly started dancing, leaving chaos in their wake! The creature behind this crazy beat is none other than the Mummy Queen, back from the Land of the Dead with her minions to play a cursed concert with a calamitous crescendo.
Help Twister, Punch and Hope save Palombia from the Mummy Queen and her minions!
About Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia :
A turbo-charged 2.5D platformer : Journey through four vibrant worlds in this high-energy platformer! From the colourful jungle to the bustling city, find the clues to the Mummy Queen’s hideout. Take on increasingly more intense challenges leading to the ultimate showdown against the Mummy Queen.
3 Marsupilamis, 3 play styles: A strange melody has swept across Palombia… and all the animals have suddenly started dancing, leaving chaos in their wake! The creature behind this crazy beat is none other than the Mummy Queen, back from the Land of the Dead with her minions to play a cursed concert with a calamitous crescendo.
Experience the adventure together in local co-op: Play the adventure with a friend or on your own and take on the Battle Dojos’ challenges and the competitive minigames designed for friendly rivalries.
Dive into a vibrant, colorful universe: Explore unforgettable environments, face memorable bosses, and uncover hidden levels, all set within a fast-paced, fun atmosphere for the whole family.
Microids is a French video game publisher founded in 1985 that has established itself as a key player in the international industry. By collaborating with renowned studios and creators, Microids delivers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to embark on new adventures alongside iconic characters.
About – Presentation of the Marsupilamis
Whether deep in the jungles of Palombia or in the middle of the city, you may one day come across a Marsupilami, a legendary creature endowed with extraordinary powers. Recognized by their mottled fur, very long tails and unique language, Marsupilamis are rare and coveted. Funny, lovable and instantly endearing, they’re always ready to come to the aid of their loved ones, in adventures that are often full of twists and turns!
Created by André Franquin in 1952, the Marsupilamis have had countless adventures in comics, movies, TV, video games and more. Adored by young and old alike, they have become icons of the entertainment world. Marsupilamis link the human and animal worlds. Instinctive and curious, they embody a vision of letting go and thirsting for freedom, always with a smile. With them, life is way funnier, and every day brings its own surprises!
Fight extinction, heal nature and nurture wildlife as the world’s only hope in this cozy management game!
PARIS – Sept. 3, 2026 – BioEden, a new game by Broken Arms Games and Focus Entertainment, is blooming today, launching on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Settle into a soothing management experience, enhanced by a colorful solarpunk setting, and let the soft sounds of nature enfold you as you tend to your planet.
The planet needs you, Keeper!
Take your first steps as a Keeper, a specialist entrusted by the Cosmic Collective to bring life back to a world quietly waiting to be healed. Design and nurture a living ecosystem of interconnected domes, each a reserve carefully balanced to meet the Collective’s demands. Manage your resources mindfully, develop your progression trees, and slowly watch a self-sustaining world take shape around you.
Inside your domes, you’ll welcome back dozens of extraordinary species, each with its own needs. Gather DNA samples and carefully tend to the conditions each animal requires before releasing them into the wild.
Wander the planet at your own pace, uncover the mystery of the Great Unraveling, and turn these wastelands into warm edens where flora and fauna can bloom once more!
Sil and the Fading World Brings the Challenge of MMO-Inspired Raid Bosses and Deep ARPG Buildcrafting in a Solo Experience – Play the Free Demo Now on Steam and Join the Official Discord for Opportunities to Participate in Upcoming Playtests
LOS GATOS, Calif. – Sept. 3, 2026 – Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie games on PC and console, today announced a partnership with IceCrack Games to publish Sil and the Fading World, a solo-raiding action RPG inspired by the epic raid boss encounters of classic MMOs and the deep buildcrafting of ARPGs. Featuring multi-phase boss encounters, immersive third-person combat, and deep character build customization, Sil and the Fading World challenges players to face MMO-inspired raid bosses alone – no group and no queue required. To celebrate the partnership, players can jump into Sil and the Fading World right now with the free demo available on Steam and join the official Sil and the Fading WorldDiscord for opportunities to participate in upcoming community tests.
This partnership brings together Arc Games’ worldwide publishing expertise and IceCrack Games’ creative vision for Sil and the Fading World, their debut game reflecting their passion for theorycrafting and optimization. Under this collaboration, Arc Games will support global distribution, marketing, and long-term strategy for Sil and the Fading World, while IceCrack Games will continue to lead development and creative direction.
Watch the official Sil and the Fading World announcement trailer below.
“Sil and the Fading World immediately stood out to us with its distinct approach to bringing the challenge of MMO-inspired raid encounters into a solo action RPG,” said Yoon Im, CEO of Arc Games. “We’re thrilled to partner with IceCrack Games to help bring their vision to players.”
“As a small independent team, we’ve poured our passion for RPGs, theory-crafting, and challenging raid encounters into Sil and the Fading World,” said Bardh Dervishaj, Co-Founder of IceCrack Games. “Partnering with Arc Games is an incredible milestone for us. We’re excited to have a partner who believes in what we’re building and can help us bring the game to even more players.”
ABOUT SIL AND THE FADING WORLD
Face MMO raid bosses alone. Inspired by the epic raid encounters of classic MMOs and the deep buildcrafting of iconic ARPGs, Sil and the Fading World is a solo-raiding action RPG that lets you take on epic raid-style boss encounters, no group and no queue required! Craft your perfect build from 9 class specializations, a 200+ node skill tree, 100+ unique items and more. Every fight will test your might in visceral third-person close combat as you challenge intense multi-phase bosses and forge your own destiny along the way. No Group, No Queue, All Boss Raids!
Key Features
A Solo Challenge: Face off against powerful foes in epic raid boss-style battles inspired by classic MMOs. Fight, challenge, and win when and where you want.
No Group, No Queue, No Problem: This solo-raiding action RPG lets you take on epic raid-style boss encounters on your schedule. Play when you want.
Play Your Way: Customize your build with 9 unique class specializations and a wealth of magical items from a deep, randomized loot system. Perfect your gear, experiment with powerful items and define your strategy. Put your build mastery to the ultimate test!
Fast and Fluid Third-Person Combat: Cleave through enemy swarms and challenge deadly bosses in thrilling, high-velocity third-person action. Execute tight skill combinations with rotation-based combat inspired by MMOs and control the arena with powerful abilities and swift decision-making where every second counts.
Powerful Relics and Soul Crystals: Harness ancient relics to embed Soul Crystals containing the essence of defeated bosses, turning your foes’ own strengths against them.
Challenge Yourself with More Dangerous Dungeons: In the Abyss, the raids you’ve conquered before offer exponentially better rewards while exponentially increasing in difficulty. How high can you climb, and how long can you survive?
ABOUT ICECRACK GAMES
IceCrack Games is an independent game development studio based in Switzerland, founded by twin brothers with a shared passion for RPGs, competitive gaming, theory-crafting, and game development. The studio is dedicated to creating deep, challenging gameplay experiences inspired by the games its founders love to play. Sil and the Fading World, a solo-raiding action RPG combining MMO-inspired raid boss encounters with deep ARPG character progression and buildcrafting, is the studio’s debut title.
Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games, including premium and live-service titles, across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death and Frosthaven. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Eckental, Germany – September 3, 2026
A new announcement trailer for Petty Ungodliness, the roguelite deckbuilder where forgotten gods have to work retail jobs, has been revealed in the Best Indie Games Fall Showcase by ClemmyGames. Together with the fresh trailer, the Petty Ungodliness developers CRNG Games have started an open playtest to give the players a taste of the game, as well as to gather all the possible feedback.
Everyone can join the open playtest through the Petty Ungodliness Steam page or the Firstlook.gg platform. Those wishing to share and discuss the feedback directly with the developers can do it in the CRNG Games’ Discord server.
Help the gods back to their former glory and give the world back its colors
Petty Ungodliness is a single-player tactical roguelite deckbuilder where you bond with forgotten gods, reclaim their power, and push back the creeping Apathy that’s draining all color from the world. The story of the game goes like this:
The gods aren’t dead. They’re just forgotten, and working retail. Ares, former God of War, now pulls espresso shots like they’re battle orders. Gaia, once the Earth Mother, sells cut flowers by the stem. A century ago they surrendered their divinity, the world went gray, and they’ve had a hundred years to get petty about it. Now they want their power back. You’re how they get there.
In Petty Ungodliness you build decks, forge alliances, and fight across shifting three-lane Places of Power, where every choice reshapes your run.
In the fresh playtest version of the game, the developers have fixed the issues pointed out by the players during the first wave of testing and at Gamescom, as well as fine-tuned some gameplay aspects. Each enemy now has their own deck, the opening and tutorial are better readable, the end of a run is really the hardest part, while card values have been adjusted: nine got stronger, one got weaker.
Key features
Battles across 3 simultaneous lanes – Places of Power Build Influence with cards to claim lanes: win a lane to deal damage, lose one and you bleed life. Places of Power rewrite the rules every match: one lane might reward expensive cards, another might punish them.
Your relationships with the gods shape your deck Earn gods through combat, conversation, and choice. Story decisions grant cards, upgrades, or remove weaknesses from your deck. Deepen your bonds to unlock new cards, new decks, new artifacts, and new story paths.
3 choices – 1 run Every run begins with three defining decisions:
Your god – your partner and your rule-breaker. Your deck – your starting strategy. Your artifact – the run-shaping wildcard.
Artifacts anchor entire archetypes and demand different playstyles. Choose wrong, and you’ll find out the hard way that a barista with a grudge packs quite the punch.
Petty Ungodliness is currently in development for PC/Steam, the exact release date is to be announced. There’s currently an open playtest running until September 9th.
About CRNG Games
We’re a small team of former TCG pros and industry veterans from Bavaria, building deeply tactical premium indie games with rich worldbuilding. Exactly the games we always wanted to play. We take our work seriously. But thanks to plenty of dad jokes we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
We are a bit cringe and weird. But CRNG also stands for Controlled RNG. We give players control. We replace pure chaos with meaningful choices. If you ever beat one of our games in a way we didn’t see coming, that’s the whole point.
