Experience Over One Thousand Handcrafted Puzzles and Discover an Epic Tale in Jonathan Blow’s (The Witness, Braid) Largest Puzzle Game Yet!

LOS GATOS, Calif. – Oct. 8, 2026 – Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie titles for PC and consoles, and Thekla, Inc. are excited to launch Order of the Sinking Star, the massive, highly anticipated, enigmatic puzzle adventure led by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow (The Witness, Braid). Order of the Sinking Star is available now on PC via Steam and Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 for $29.99! 

To celebrate the launch, three special bundles are now available on Steam at a 10% discount. Players can pair the massive puzzle adventure with a deep cat-tactics roguelite by getting the Order of the Sinking Star + Mewgenics Bundle, or opt for the Order of the Sinking Star + Animal Well Bundle for those looking to jump into atmospheric, secret-filled worlds. Additionally, the Order of the Sinking Star + Original Soundtrack Bundle offers the full game alongside its original soundtrack, which is also sold separately. 

Play Order of the Sinking Star on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 now!

After a decade, Jonathan Blow is finally back with a brand-new puzzle adventure that mixes uniquely distinct mechanics to create unexpected results and challenge how you think about puzzle games. Explore a realm of curious magic and ravenous monsters in this massive experience that seamlessly intertwines an epic, colliding tale with more than a thousand handcrafted challenges, hundreds of hours of gameplay, and a slew of surprises along the way.

To shepherd players through this enigmatic journey, Order of the Sinking Star features a fully voiced ensemble cast of fan-favorite talent. The massive puzzle adventure’s voice cast includes, Emily O’Brien (Death Stranding) as The Queen, Liam O’Brien (Critical Role) as The Warrior, Darin De Paul (Overwatch, Marvel’s Spider-Man) as The Wizard, Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Ms. Marvel) as The Bard, Erica Luttrell (Steven Universe) as The Sailor, Matthew Waterson (X-Men ’97) as The Druid, and a special appearance by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow.  

Take the helm of a motley crew of heroes and experience what happens when their worlds collide. Designed to respect players’ boundless curiosity, Order of the Sinking Star delivers a deeply satisfying, “just one more puzzle” gameplay loop — while its open-ended, interconnected world gives players total freedom to solve puzzles at their own pace.

As you venture into intercardinal regions where puzzle mechanics collide, you’ll piece together a deep mythos through exploration, cryptic notes, and professional voice-over narration from a talented cast of actors. Whether you’re a major puzzle fan or a newcomer, the game’s non-linear, open design ensures that hitting a challenging roadblock in one realm simply means you can pivot to another world and return whenever you are ready.

“Building this game, Order of the Sinking Star, has been an extraordinary collaborative effort lasting a decade, and it’s without a doubt the largest and greatest puzzle game I’ve ever worked on,” said Jonathan Blow, Founder of Thekla, Inc. and Game Director of Order of the Sinking Star. “From the puzzle designers who contributed to push the limits of what’s possible in a puzzle adventure to the brilliant voice-over cast and the fans who supported us along the way, we have all made a good contribution to the history of video games. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who helped shape this project over the years, and we’re thrilled to finally let everyone play it today!”  

ABOUT ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR 
 
From legendary director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) comes Order of the Sinking Star, a massive puzzle adventure featuring more than one thousand handcrafted puzzles designed to put your intellect to the test. You are transported to a realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions, and vicious monsters. Explore four distinct worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and stories, and then watch as they all collide. As the worlds merge, and characters meet one another, puzzle systems intertwine, creating surprising new gameplay possibilities. Explore at your own pace, revisit worlds and return to challenges as you see fit. Discover unique playable characters, master evolving gameplay mechanics, and decipher the deep mysteries of a sprawling, interconnected game world. Blending exploration, storytelling, and ever-progressing mechanics, Order of the Sinking Star invites you into a mysterious, living puzzle unlike anything you’ve played.

Game Features

• Master a Thousand Interwoven Challenges – Embark on an innovative puzzle adventure with dozens of game mechanics and hundreds of hours of unique gameplay. Each puzzle builds on the last, introducing new game mechanics that reward curiosity and persistence.
• Choose Your Path, Roam at Your Pace – Explore four expansive, mysterious game worlds, each with its own characters, rules, dangers, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Come and go as you like; you are free to take on the puzzles you discover at your own pace.
• Take the Helm of a Band of Unlikely Heroes – A queen, a thief, a warrior, a wizard, and a talking boat are just some of the heroes of this tale. Each character wields complimentary abilities and has captivating stories to tell.
• Decipher an Epic Tale – As playable characters begin to meet and worlds collide, the mystery untangles. Through gameplay and notes you collect, you’ll learn more about this enigmatic realm. Piece by piece and clue by clue, you’ll uncover the secrets of the Order of the Sinking Star.

Order of the Sinking Star is available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.

ABOUT ARC GAMES

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 Frosthaven and Have a Nice Death.

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 more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.

ABOUT THEKLA, INC.

Thekla, Inc. is an independent video game studio led by Jonathan Blow, known for creating critically acclaimed titles like The Witness and Braid. Originally established in 2009, the studio is based in Denver, Colo., and focuses on making games with high artistic and technical quality. The studio’s newest game, Order of the Sinking Star, is its most ambitious and massive puzzle adventure yet, available now on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.

LIVING HELL, the 1-4 player co-op horror game from DEVOUR creator Joe Fender (7M+ copies sold), has surprise launched its first Steam playtest alongside a new trailer at the prestigious Triple-i Showcase.

The announcement also revealed that LIVING HELL is coming to Steam in 2027. The game is developed by Joe Fender and published by Future Friends Games (CloverPit, Queen’s Domain, The Cabin Factory).

LIVING HELL is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror game set in Pelican City. The collapse of the ozone layer triggered widespread, terrifying mutations. Capture specimens and turn them into biofuel to power your train: your last chance to reach one of the remaining rockets and escape Earth. 

NEW: Join the playtest on Steam

About the game

From the creator of DEVOUR (+ 7million copies sold), ​​LIVING HELL is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror game set in Pelican City. The collapse of the ozone layer exposed the city to devastating solar radiation, triggering widespread, terrifying mutations. Capture mutated specimens and turn them into biofuel to power your train: your last chance to reach one of the remaining rockets and escape Earth. 

FUEL YOUR RIDE

​​Leave the safety of the train and explore dangerous, handcrafted locations in search of mutated specimens. Process them into biofuel and scavenge materials to craft what you’ll need to survive the journey ahead.

TRUST NO ONE

​​The blistering heat is a threat of its own. Manage your Thermal Load and find ways to stay cool, or risk mutating and turning against your own teammates.

A DIFFERENT JOURNEY EVERY TIME

​​Each journey through Pelican City follows a different subway route, changing the path you take to reach the launch site. Along the way, face a variety of mutated creatures, each with their own unique behaviours.

FEATURES

• 1-4 player online co-op 
• Full offline single-player
• Numerous unique locations across multiple subway routes
• More than a dozen mutated creatures with unique behaviours
• Six playable characters with unique passive abilities
• Immersive proximity voice chat with lip-sync and handheld radios
• Crafting and inventory systems inspired by classic survival horror
• Persistent save files across sessions
• Full gamepad and Steam Deck support
• Original score by Mario Sello Nuñez

About the developer

LIVING HELL is made by UK developer Joe Fender, one of the creators of DEVOUR. For LIVING HELL, he has assembled a talented crew of collaborators to create the biggest and most ambitious horror game of his career.

About Future Friends Games

Future Friends was founded in 2017 with a simple mission: help indie games get the love they deserve. Indie hits they publish include CloverPit, Queen’s Domain, Slots & Daggers, Exo One, Laysara: Summit Kingdom, The Cabin Factory, and On-Together, with more very exciting unannounced things on the way!

One of the industry’s most successful curated showcases, made by devs for devs, returned today with a blockbuster lineup of Triple-i games

Bordeaux, France (Oct. 8, 2026) – The inaugural Fall Triple-i Initiative showcase brought viewers a 40-minute show packed with announcements for 40 games from some of the industry’s most beloved, creative teams – including new game reveals, DLC announcements for massively popular titles and release dates for soon-to-be absolute bangers.

But anticipation means waiting, and everyone hates waiting, which is why today’s show also included announcements of more brand-new demos and playtests than in any other previous Triple-i Initiative showcase, that viewers can download and play starting right now: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/triple-i-initiative-2026 

Watch the show in its entirety on YouTube here:

The Triple-i Initiative Showcase is always home to some of the best games to announce and launch throughout the year, and today’s show is no exception, including news about:

• A brand-new crossover DLC for DAVE THE DIVER with Subnautica 2, coming in early 2027 and bringing alien oceans to Dave’s Blue Hole
• Risk of Rain 2’s latest DLC, Hallowed Concepts, which is available right now, adding new bosses, new trials and new challenges
• The reveal of team17’s The Escapists 3, a brand-new entry in the acclaimed franchise, launching in 2027 and bringing more 3D prison sandbox action players know and love
• Machinarium 2, the long-awaited sequel to Amanita Design’s 2009 adventure classic, revealed today and wishlist-able on Steam now
• World premiere of Lazare’s Sacrifice, a narrative deckbuilder crafted in collaboration with Damien Monnier, the game designer behind the original Gwent and Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, set at the height of the French Revolution.
• Among Us Story: On Guard, a brand-new game in the Among Us world, launching Feb. 17, 2027 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and mobile, that places players in the shoes of a detective who must prove their own innocence and catch the Impostor
• A first look at gameplay for The Talos Principle 3, the last entry in Croteam and Devolver Digital’s thought-provoking first-person puzzle series
• Everyone’s favorite game about a giant cop, Militsioner, which is playable for the first time since its 2020 reveal via a Steam demo
• A public playtest for Pony Island 2, the next game from Daniel Mullins, the creator of the critically acclaimed roguelite deckbuilder Inscryption
• The latest crossover for Astral Ascent, which brings Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 into the standout roguelike, marking the latter’s first crossover ever
• Aftergods’ world premiere, a brand-new top-down survivalite ARPG from developer Norsfell, best known for Tribes of Midgard
• The demo shadowdrop of Dandelion Void, a hardcore survival title from some of Project Zomboid’s most creative modders
• A brand-new update for Escape The Backrooms, After Party, bringing new skins this month and new levels in December

Below is a round-up of everything that was announced along with links to each individual press kit, a best point of contact for each respective title and all the trailers.

Aftergods

World Premiere: Introducing a new godly top-down survivalite ARPG

Summary: Introducing Aftergods, a new top-down survivalite ARPG from the makers of Tribes of Midgard. In Aftergods, you play as a god who survived Ragnarök! Rise from the aftermath to form a new pantheon and restore the fallen Seeds of the World Tree. Recruit followers, build temples, and battle giant monsters solo or with friends across a mythical handcrafted open world. The reveal trailer was scored by a live orchestra of over 60 musicians, with an animated sequence by the team behind the Blood of Zeus and Castlevania shows. Wishlist Aftergods now on Steam, Epic Games Store, XBOX Series X|S, and PS5.

team17 is set to bring this violent, action-roguelike to PC, when the low-res little hunter prepares to burn bright in the forests of the night.

Thursday, 8th October 2026 – team17 has announced Little Prince Tyger, a brand-new dark fantasy, action-roguelite from French studio, Saltitude Games, is in development for PC. A reference to the iconic William Blake poem ‘The Tyger’, players will embark on an honourable and bloody, violent journey as a tiny hunter battling to overcome strange beasts to progress across more than 1,000, hand-crafted, single-screen levels.

Coming in 2027, Little Prince Tyger is a stylised, low-resolution adventure that combines precise, physics-driven combat and fluid simulation, with strategic action gameplay. Armed with a simple bow and arrow and tasked by the Queen with finding her lost son, Prince Galaad, the 2D pixelated hero’s adventure builds on action-roguelike gameplay. Each run combines fast-paced combat and a rich variety of perks that change the game, from adjusting stats (from bleed damage and movement, to an arrow’s draw speed and weight), to manipulating fluids, slowing down time, and even gaining the ability to access to additional weapons (such as javelins, boomerangs, throwing knives, traps, and more), ensuring successive loops continue the journey to victory.

Little Prince Tyger | Announcement Trailer

Through past memories, players will meet a wonderful cast of characters, who – amidst the dark and unforgiving world – try to find their own place. These include Sauterelle, the brave kamanaï warrior with whom, to have a good time and share a meal; Machiavelli, keeper of the kitchen garden and who has a secret past; and Dagaubert, king of the world with a big heart, and more!

Key features

• Bite-sized challenges: Master intense archery combat across 1000+ handcrafted one-screen levels.
• Tiny player, big physics: Use surgical precision, environmental manipulation and the immutable laws of physics to overcome your foes.
• Fast-paced action: Features an ever-changing roguelike loop full of growth opportunities.
• Become the Little Prince Tyger: Take up the honourable mantle of hunter, and do not question it.

About Saltitude Games

Saltitude Games is a tight-knit team of friends based in Toulouse in the South of France, officially founded four years ago, and united by a deep passion for making videogames. Working under a mission of crafting original, memorable gaming experiences, the studio’s team members each have multiple skills and specialties that allow them to switch between  programming, art direction, sound design, narrative design. Together, they choose and develop the creative vision for their latest title, Little Prince Tyger, each adding their own spark to it!

About team17 
Founded in 1990, team17 is part of everplay group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering independent partners and games. Team17 has an extensive portfolio of over 150 titles that players around the world love for a lifetime, including DREDGE, Date Everything!, and Overcooked!, together with multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands such as Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information. 

The taskbar idle auto-battler invites players to recruit, battle, and build their ultimate Duelist squad

Hong Kong, China – October 8th, 2026 – One Interactive Studio and Infini Fun are celebrating today’s release of Duelist: Idle Expedition on Steam with a new launch trailer. Duelist: Idle Expedition is an idle auto-battler designed to live on your taskbar. Build and manage a travelling Guild of hand-drawn Duelists, watching them fight, grow, and adventure across the Continent.

Duelist: Idle Expedition is available now for $8.99 USD / €9.19 EUR / £7.99 GBP, with a 20% launch discount for the first two weeks. Two DLCs launch alongside it: the Supporter Pack ($1.99 USD / €2.09 EUR / £1.79 GBP, also 20% off at launch) adds Camp Four Seasons skins, and the Beginner Pack ($0.99 USD / €1.09 EUR / £0.95 GBP) adds a new character, the Instructor, plus a resource pack. The Beginner Pack is free for the first month.

There are 91 unique roles spanning 7 main classes and 21 sub-classes for you to recruit.  Defeating regional Duelists to win the alliance of their followers will unlock unique regional combat styles that allow you to further refine your team’s strategy. Equip them from among the 200 pieces of equipment there are to grind for, customise that equipment through enchantment and support your team with essential resources while travelling the continent.

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4282780/

To thank players for their support, One Interactive Studio is giving away an idle reward package during the two-week launch discount. It includes the Oathsword, a Mythic weapon whose basic attacks deal percentage-based True Damage, along with two late-game “Joke Gears” to add some extra fun to every expedition. The Golden Poop falls from the sky and slows enemies who step on it by 90% for 2 seconds (low physical damage, maximum emotional damage), while the Mighty Weight makes your Duelist 10% bigger and 10% slower every 3 seconds in battle, because bigger is better, and bigger is justice.

The game offers a deep camp management system complete with a Tavern to find new recruits, a Blacksmith to provide your squad with superior equipment and a shopkeeper who can sell your spoils to secure the funds needed for supplies.

Key Features

• 91 Unique Duelist Roles: Choose from 7 main classes, each branching into specialized roles with individual abilities and hand-drawn combat animations. Discover the most powerful combinations to build your legendary team.
• Taskbar Idle Battler: Your Guild fights and progresses automatically, making it the perfect companion for your working day. Your adventure continues even when you’re busy.
• Deep Equipment System: Grind for over 200 items, including 60+ class-exclusive Legendary Equipment pieces, and customise each piece through enchanting to perfect your build.
• Camp Management: Run your travelling camp; grow revenue at the Tavern, upgrade your Blacksmith for superior gear, and let your Shopkeeper turn spoils into supplies.
• Followers & Combat Styles: Defeat rival Duelists to earn Followers and unlock regional Combat Styles that add new layers of strategy and progression.
• Multilingual Support: Available in 31 languages, including English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Russian.

About Infini Fun

Infini Fun is a China-based game publisher founded in 2024 with a strong focus on the global market. Specializing in multi-platform titles for PC and consoles, the company provides funding and technical support for developers, while also offering comprehensive services across all stages of game development, including platform porting, localization QA, and design consulting.

Backed by a team with over 15 years of publishing experience, Infini Fun approaches each project with care and passion, aiming to build long-term creative partnerships with developers and serve as a bridge connecting creators and players around the world.

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The Blue Hole is soon getting a visitor from the other side. Coming Early 2027. 

SEOUL (October 8, 2026) – Today, Mintrocket pulled the curtain back on its final DLC pack for DAVE THE DIVER – Subnautica 2 Content Pack, a DLC developed with cooperation from Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Coming in early 2027, the free expansion will see players explore the unfamiliar ocean moon of Proteus, filled with unfamiliar creatures and valuable resources waiting to be discovered.

The upcoming Subnautica 2 Content Pack creates a confluence of mysterious waters unlike anything before, with Dave and Bancho traveling interdimensionally to make new discoveries, unlock strange and exotic recipes, and lend a hand to new friends in need—all while facing periodic confrontations with Subnautica 2’s signature creature, the massive Leviathan. 

“For our final DLC expansion, we wanted to create something that felt especially meaningful, and a Subnautica collaboration is what players have been asking us about for a long time,” said Jaeho Hwang, Mintrocket Studio Director. “Both games are set underwater, but Subnautica has such a distinct approach to underwater exploration, so working with the Subnautica 2 team gave us a chance to bring a new wave to Dave the Diver experience. We’re really excited for players to see what we’ve been working on, and we hope this collaboration gives them one more fresh and surprising adventure with Dave and his friends, old and new.”

“We’re so excited to collaborate with the team at Mintrocket. It’s clear that we both adore one another’s games a lot, and the expansion is a love letter to both Dave the Diver and the Subnautica universe. People are in for a treat,” said Anthony Gallegos, Creative Director of Subnautica 2. 

About DAVE THE DIVER 

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, single-player adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day, discovering over 200 kinds of sea creatures, and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night.

Dive into the ever-changing Blue Hole and use a harpoon and other weapons to catch fish and various creatures. Upgrade and forge equipment with collected resources and sushi restaurant profits to prepare for the dangers that lurk in the unknown. Running out of oxygen means leaving collected items and fish behind!

Quirky but lovable characters and a story full of in-jokes, spoofs, and other humorous scenes provide an approachable and enjoyable gameplay experience. A combination of pixel and 3D graphics provides a stunning art style that showcases breathtaking underwater scenery. Minigames, side quests, and multiple storylines provide many hours of entertainment and varied gameplay.

Key Features:

• Award-Winning Adventure, RPG, & Management Hybrid – Explore the Blue Hole by day, serve sushi by night. A unique gameplay loop that’s easy to get hooked on.
• Deep-Sea Exploration & Rogue-like Elements – Use harpoons, weapons, and upgrades to face the ever-shifting dangers of the depths. Beware: run out of oxygen, and your hard-earned catch is lost to the sea.
• Quirky Cast & Humorous Narrative – Meet eccentric characters, enjoy playful storytelling, and uncover a treasure trove of in-jokes and spoofs.
• A Stunning Underwater World – Pixel-meets-3D art brings the ocean to life, with breathtaking scenery and over 200 species of sea creatures to discover.
• Hours of Extra Content – From side quests and mini-games to branching storylines, there’s always more beneath the surface.

The free Subnautica 2 DLC expansion for Dave the Diver is available to wishlist on Steam, Epic Games, and Xbox.

About MINTROCKET: 

MINTROCKET is a South Korea–based game studio dedicated to delivering fun, memorable interactive experiences. Guided by a passion for creativity across genres, the studio strives to contribute to a world where new, imaginative games can coexist. MINTROCKET believes that great games are defined by the players themselves, a philosophy reflected in the global success of the hybrid marine adventure with a sushi twist, Dave the Diver. With a focus on engaging gameplay and immersive worlds, MINTROCKET continues to develop unique, inspiring titles that resonate with gamers everywhere.

About Unknown Worlds: 

Unknown Worlds is a renowned, global game development studio. The studio is best known for the genre-defining Subnautica series, which has sold over 18.5 million units worldwide, as well as the Natural Selection franchise and the turn-based strategy game Moonbreaker.

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 8, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new update for its anime open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The latest update introduces the new hero Lancelot, brand-new story content, and limited-time events. 

Joining The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is Lancelot, the son of Ban and Elaine, who can fight with Staff, Longsword, and Gauntlet. Lancelot equipped with Staff becomes a Holy Attacker that increases Holy-type damage for several seconds when using an Ultimate Skill against enemies with Burst activated. Using Longsword, he turns into a Physical attacker whose attack increases for a while upon successfully landing Perfect Charge. Lancelot takes on a more supportive role as an Earth Support when equipped with Gauntlet, helping the team recover Tag Gauge and boosting Earth-type allies. 

Lancelot arrives with the new Pick-Up Draw “Heart-Piercing Eyes,” which will be available until October 28. Players can try out the new hero with one of his weapon types through the Hero Lancelot Trial Event and earn rewards such as Star Fragments, Supreme Mastery EXP, and more. During the “For What We Hold Dear” event, Lancelot’s costume draw featuring his exclusive skin and weapon skin, will also run during the same period. 

The main story continues with Act 17 “Heart of Water,” set in the newly added region Cordin Village. As a mysterious petrification disaster spreads across the village, players will follow a story in which Tristan helps uncover the stories of the villagers affected by the crisis. The episode also introduces a mystery surrounding a stolen keepsake and hints at further developments.

The update also features the new Transcendence difficulty for [Draco King Drake] Boss Challenge, where players can acquire Transcendence Refinement/Engraving materials. Several limited-time events are underway, including a check-in event that rewards players with Brilliant Engraving Seal, Regular Hero Draw Tickets, Cube Keys, and more. “Exciting Cube Unboxing!” offers Cube Keys, Star Fragments, and Regular Hero Draw Tickets through Cube Key-based missions. Starting October 14, the returning 15-player boss battle event “Chaos That Devours the Desert” will feature Kalbash and offer rewards including Lichdragon’s Roar Weapon Selection Chest and Star Fragments.

Based on the hit Japanese manga and anime IP The Seven Deadly Sins, which has sold over 55 million copies globally, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin lets players explore Britannia in a vast open world. It features tag-based combat, combination skills, and customizable teams using diverse characters and weapons. Multiplayer elements include forming parties for exploration or teaming up to defeat bosses.

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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.

The iconic team17 franchise is back, bigger than ever and now fully 3D! Plus, there are more prisons to explore, more weapons to craft and steal, and more completely ridiculous ways to escape (did somebody mention a pogo stick?)

Thursday, 8th October, 2026 – team17 have today announced prison sandbox The Escapists 3, the sequel to the award-winning prison escape franchise. Coming to PC and consoles in 2027, and revealed for the very first time during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase, The Escapists 3 brings back everything players know and love about the iconic series, with even more prisons to explore, weapons to loot and craft, and ridiculous ways to escape.

Escaping from prison is no mean feat and inmates will need to craft, sneak, fight, and improvise their way through five distinct prisons as they plan their perfect escape…and then execute a much less perfect one when it all goes wrong. With more than 120 new weapons to steal and craft, guard rotations to observe and learn, and systems waiting to be exploited for maximum gain, there is no single solution for each escape, just good plans, bad plans, and the occasional plan involving molten chocolate. 

Don’t Forget to Make Roll Call:

The Escapists 3 also offers players the ability to break out of prison with their pals, utilising each other’s strengths and weaknesses to pull off the perfect escape (or perfectly hilarious failure) – with two players in local split screen, and up to four online. And, new to The Escapists 3, inmates will gain XP as they play, unlocking new skills and gameplay options to enable them to specialise into specific areas of escape that carry over to each prison. 

Harley Homewood, General Manager, team17, said: “The Escapists, as a series, has aptly been both a breakout and runaway success for team17. As such, I’m delighted that we’re offering players the chance to become institutionalised once more, but this time in fully realised, 3D correctional facilities. It’s a fresh perspective on a fan favourite, and today’s announcement is just a sneak peek of what’s to come.”

The Escapists 3 Key Features:

• Escape Your Way: Every prison is a system waiting to be understood, exploited and very badly outsmarted.
• Turn Rubbish into Freedom: Search cells, trade with inmates and complete jobs to get your hands on supplies.
• Five Prisons: Break out of five distinctive prisons, each with its own routines, characters, and secrets.
• Make Your Inmate Your Own: Earn XP as you play, unlock new skills and tailor your inmate to your style of escape.
• Better with Accomplices: Try and escape solo or team up with friends. Play with two players in local split-screen, or take your escape online with up to four.

About team17  
Founded in 1990, team17 is part of everplay group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering independent partners and games. Team17 has an extensive portfolio of over 150 titles that players around the world love for a lifetime, including DREDGE, Date Everything!, and Overcooked!, together with multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands such as Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise.

CRITICAL REFLEX and TALLBOYS give players the opportunity to explore the entire first act before launch next year!

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Oct. 8, 2026 –CRITICAL REFLEX (Buckshot Roulette, No, I’m not a Human) and TALLBOYS were thrilled to surprise fans during today’s Triple-i Initiative showcase with a brand-new Steam demo for the first-person surreal immersive sim Militsioner! Navigate a vast city, speak with its mistrustful residents, and do anything you can to get away. Militsioner launches next year on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, XBOX Series X|S, and Game Pass for PC and console.

In the new demo for Militsioner, you’ll get to experience the entire first act of the game as you try to escape the watchful eye of the Colossal Policeman while navigating the strange town around you. Explore every alley of the city in your search for an escape route, all the while doing what you must to survive. Lie, sneak, cheat, steal, and repeat until you find a way out. Each person you come across bears a different reaction to everything you do… especially the Policeman and his volatile moods.

Militsioner will officially release in 2027 and is available to wishlist now on Steam, XBOX, and the Microsoft Store. For more info and updates, follow CRITICAL REFLEX, TALLBOYS, and CR Channel on X/Twitter. Join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.

About TALLBOYS

TALLBOYS was founded by developers who came together to create Where The Clouds End, an atmospheric adventure game. Encouraged by the positive feedback from showcases, they shifted their focus to Pandemic Express, a multiplayer survival game that combined asymmetrical mechanics with player-driven action. The team grew during the development of Pandemic Express and, after its release, began working on Militsioner.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

About CR Channel

CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy