Bellring Games’ dark-fantasy extraction ARPG drew nearly 430,000 players during its Open Beta and charted on Steam Next Fest’s Top Demos and Top Trending Upcoming lists

July 17, 2026 — Skystone Games and developer Bellring Games today confirmed launch details for Mistfall Hunter, the dark-fantasy extraction ARPG. It will be released July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM PT on Steam, PlayStation, and XBOX.

The release rides a breakout Open Beta. During Steam Next Fest, Mistfall Hunter pulled in nearly 430,000 players and landed on both Steam’s Top Demos and Top Trending Upcoming charts.

Every run is a high-stakes hunt. Drop into a cursed, mist-shrouded world, claim your loot, and extract with your life, or lose it all to rival hunters and the horrors waiting in the fog. PvPvE is the core of it: the threat of other players is what makes every extraction matter.

About Mistfall Hunter

The gods are dead, and the Gyldenmist is devouring the world. Revived by a mysterious girl named Dew, you awaken as a Gyldhunter sent into a bleak, forbidden realm to gather precious Gyldenblod and repair the broken Web of Fate.

That realm is the hunt. Mistfall Hunter drops you into a mist-choked world of corroded horrors, forgotten relics, and rival Gyldhunters, all fighting over the same spoils. Every run is a deadly gamble: loot deep, survive the fog, and ring the bell to extract with your haul because death strips you of everything you were carrying. Secure the loot, or risk it all for more.

Gameplay features:

• Hunt solo or in a three-player squad: fight back-to-back to bring down towering monstrosities and outmaneuver rival hunting parties.
• Magic and steel: choose from six distinctive classes, then switch weapons mid-battle to counter whatever the mist sends at you.
• A battlefield that never sits still: each season reshapes the world with new content from fresh classes, forbidden arcana to uncharted zones, and ancient relics.
• Skill over spending: no pay-to-win, no purchasable stat boosts. Every victory is earned in blood.

Two editions, available on all platforms:

Standard Edition — $24.99
The full base game.

Deluxe Edition — $39.99

The base game plus exclusive bonus content:

• Exclusive Outfit: Forsaken Skeleton
• Exclusive Background: Shipwreck Coast
• Exclusive Earrings: Web of Fate
• Exclusive Standing Pose: Justice
• Exclusive Emotes: Pip’s Daily Life
• Exclusive Avatar: Dew
• Exclusive Avatar Frame: Light Feather
• 2,500 Fate Coins — the in-game currency for cosmetic items

Players who buy Standard can upgrade to Deluxe at any time to unlock the same bonus content.

Launch discount: All platforms get 10% off from July 30, 2026 (01:00 UTC) through August 12, 2026 (17:00 UTC). Note there is no pre-download — the game goes live at launch.

Mistfall Hunter launches July 29 on Steam, PlayStation, and XBOX.

About Bellring Games

Bellring Games is an emerging studio dedicated to gamers around the world. Its first project, Mistfall Hunter, is an upcoming extraction looter set in a dark, mysterious fantasy world. Bellring Games is committed to creating best-in-class action games that inspire and entertain.

About Skystone Games

Skystone Games is a global video game publisher founded by Diablo creator David Brevik and veteran Bill Wang. With a passion for bold ideas and breakout talent, Skystone supports unique projects like Mistfall Hunter, Tiny Bookshop, Crystal of Atlan, HELLCARD, ACECRAFT, and more.

The community-driven strategic auto-battler leaves Early Access with Campaign Mode, progression systems, competitive rankings, and a roadmap of future Factions, Biomes, and content updates

Brisbane, Australia – July 17, 2026 – Independent Australian developer The Tea Division is proud to announce that Vanguard Exiles, the strategic auto-battler designed in collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering, will officially launch into 1.0 on Steam on February 4, 2027.

Watch the official Vanguard Exiles gameplay trailer:

First introduced through a public demo in August 2024 before entering Early Access in March 2025, Vanguard Exiles has spent nearly two years evolving alongside its community. Version 1.0 represents the culmination of that journey, delivering what the team considers a complete, fully featured experience while laying the foundation for years of future growth.

Blending deep board game strategy with competitive auto-battling, Vanguard Exiles places players in the role of Generals commanding their unique Squads across a constantly shifting battlefield. Set in a war-torn dieselpunk world where magic and machinery collide, the game combines accessible mechanics with remarkable strategic depth, creating an experience that would be impossible to recreate in a traditional tabletop format. Digital systems enable endless strategic possibilities, evolving battlefields, and emergent interactions.

The 1.0 launch will introduce the long-awaited Campaign Mode, allowing players to explore Vanguard Exiles‘ world, uncover its lore, and experience a structured single-player alongside the game’s competitive multiplayer offerings. Version 1.0 also introduces progression systems, achievements, rankings, player milestones, unlockable content, and a complete player lifecycle designed to support both casual and competitive audiences. But for The Tea Division, it certainly doesn’t end there.

“Vanguard Exiles is the deepest, most exciting project I’ve been a part of in my over 25 years in the games industry. It’s a sprawling labyrinth of tactical depth that offers endless possibilities,” said Mark Rowley, Director at The Tea Division. “I’ve been blown away by the creative strategies our players have come up with and have been eagerly awaiting this launch so I can watch everyone learn from each other and test out tactics I never would have thought of. That’s why we added Spectator Mode, so players can learn just by watching.”

While the February launch marks Vanguard Exiles’ transition out of Early Access, The Tea Division emphasizes that it is only the beginning of the game’s journey.

The systems being implemented for Version 1.0 have been designed to support future expansion, including new factions, units, actions, biomes, progression opportunities, and ongoing balance updates. The studio intends to continue developing Vanguard Exiles in collaboration with its community, maintaining the player-focused approach that has guided the project throughout Early Access.

Players can wishlist or purchase the Early Access version of Vanguard Exiles on Steam today and join the game’s Discord community for regular development updates, exclusive access to experimental builds, and direct access to the development team.

“Vanguard Exiles combines tabletop design with digital design into a unique and eclectic gameplay experience. The variety offered by the game is exciting, and skillful play introduces all sorts of unexpected novelty,” said Richard Garfield, designer of Vanguard Exiles and Magic: The Gathering. “My favorite thing in game design is having an interesting space to explore – like with Magic: The Gathering and Keyforge. Like those games, Vanguard Exiles is deeply interesting, and I am delighted to share it with a broader audience!”

By locking in a launch date now, The Tea Division says it is confident in the roadmap to deliver every remaining feature planned for Version 1.0, while ensuring the foundations are in place for future iteration and expansion beyond release.

Vanguard Exiles Version 1.0 launches on Steam on February 4, 2027, marking the beginning of the game’s next chapter.

Key Features

• Designed in collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering
• Strategic auto-battler blending board game depth with digital-only gameplay possibilities
• Command unique Squads as powerful Generals
• Explore a dieselpunk world where magic and machinery collide
• Play solo campaigns and challenges, or compete in multiplayer PvP mode
• New Campaign Mode arriving with Version 1.0
• Progression systems, achievements, rankings, unlockables, and player milestones
• Accessible for newcomers while offering deep strategic mastery
• Ongoing post-launch support planned, including new factions, biomes, units, and balance updates

About Vanguard Exiles

Vanguard Exiles is a strategic auto-battler that combines board game-inspired decision-making with the flexibility of a digital platform. Designed by Richard Garfield and developed by The Tea Division, players lead their distinctly unique Squads through dynamic battlefields where every match presents new tactical opportunities. Since its debut demo in August 2024 and Early Access launch in March 2025, Vanguard Exiles has been shaped through close collaboration with its community.

About The Tea Division

The Tea Division is an independent remote studio based in Brisbane, bringing together a passionate group of veterans, many of whom have worked together for decades and collectively have worked on over 100 games spanning 20 years of console, mobile, PC, indie, and AAA video game development. A dynamic and innovative development team, their track record for delivering efficient solutions in a timely manner remains flawless, never compromising quality or service.

With extensive experience in leading/development, the studio boasts no shortage of expertise in platform ports, project delivery, co-development, and project firefighting.

Vanguard Exiles is The Tea Division’s first proudly owned self-published title.

The gates to the white hell will open with a slight delay to finetune the story-based survival sandbox

Oberhaching, Germany, July 17, 2026 – The open world of Permafrost will challenge the hardcore survival players with its constant sub-zero environments and dangers a little later than originally planned. Development studio SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions push the release of the highly anticipated game from its projected summer release date August 21, 2026 to October 9, 2026.

„We are aware that gamers around the globe are eager to dive into the white hell of Permafrost and experience life in the aftermath of a global catastrophe which covered the whole Earth under a deep blanket of snow, ice and deepfreeze temperatures. And we certainly would have loved to open the doors to Permafrost on the originally scheduled release date.“ comments Sebastian Fleer, COO Toplitz Productions. „However, to satisfy the rightfully high expectations that the gamers, the community and not least ourselves have, we decided to give the development team a little more time to finetune the game from performance to content. Quality is key and when Permafrost finally unleashes its survival sandbox with a slight delay in October, we want to make sure that your fight for survival is a memorable gaming experience from start to finish.“

About the game:

Permafrost is a story-driven survival sandbox set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Discover a vast lore-rich open world, alone or in co-op with up to 4 players. Explore, scavenge, craft, and build a network of shelters to outlast the cold.

• The Cold is your true enemy!
  The cold is alive and ever-present. Frostbite, storms, and creeping chill shape every journey, turning preparation, shelter, and timing into matters of survival.
• A frozen open world to explore!
  Traverse a frozen open world where city ruins fade into wilderness. A tense, grounded survival experience shaped by silence and scarcity – no constant gunfire, no fantasy tropes. Just winter, isolation, and resolve.
• Exploration-Gated progression!
  Progress is earned through exploration and adaptation. Restore abandoned shelters, repair broken machines, and reclaim fragile technology to push deeper into the frozen world.
• Your Dog as your loyal companion!
  Your loyal dog companion stands with you when the cold turns everything else silent. Rescued from the ruins, your dog scouts ahead, warns of danger, carries supplies, and keeps you grounded when the silence gets to be too much.
• Symbiotic 1-4 player Co-Op Survival!
  The cold doesn’t care how many of you there are. Play solo or survive alongside up to 3 friends, building shelter networks, dividing responsibilities, and playing to each other’s strengths. Co-op doesn’t simplify the world; it just means you don’t face the cold alone.

Permafrost will be available on PC in Early Access on Steam, GOG.com and EGS on October 9, 2026. More information can be found on the store pages. Join our official Discord server to get the latest news about Permafrost as well as the other exciting titles from Toplitz Productions.

About SpaceRocket Games
SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects. 

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Shoreline Games Lifts Lid on New Release Strategy at Convergence Showcase

Switzerland, July 17, 2026 – Solo developer nospacelost and indie publisher Shoreline Games have today confirmed that cozy, side-scrolling, slice-of-life adventure Kick will launch on Steam in November 2026, with the new release window having been exclusively revealed during today’s Convergence Showcase.

Following a busy summer that saw Kick take to the pitch at IGN Live and put players through their paces with its first playable demo during Steam Next Fest, the team has decided to switch up the formation and give the game a clearer run at a goal this November.

The move will give Kick more room to build momentum in the months ahead, ensuring that when ‘The Kid’ finally laces up his boots, the game is ready to hit the back of the net in style.

Watch the brand new Convergence Showcase trailer here

“The response to Kick this summer has been brilliant, and we’re excited to spend the coming months introducing even more players to nospacelost’s wonderfully charming world before the final whistle blows and Kick launches later this year,” offered Keith Kawamura, CEO of Shoreline Games.

Coming to Steam, the debut title from solo developer nospacelost offers players the chance to race through scenic, Japanese-inspired landscapes, each with its own obstacles to avoid and soccer-ball challenges to master. From bustling streets and scenic beaches to shaded underpasses and sprawling parks, Kick‘s story will see players practicing their skills in the park, running to catch the train, and taking well-trodden shortcuts to shave much-needed seconds off their travel time, all in hopes of beating the dreaded school bell. 

“Kick has always been about those small, overlooked moments of childhood,” added nospacelost. “The response to the game and demo has meant so much to me, and I’m incredibly excited to keep building towards November and finally let players experience The Kid’s full journey.”

Key Features:

• Kick, jump, ‘n’ run through 23 levels, each with its own hazards and opportunities.
• Beat the timer in select timed levels set to challenge your skills, or disable timers for a more laid-back experience. 
• Collect coins to unlock skins for your ball and flags, which can be displayed in-game. 
• Use your ball skills to complete in-game challenges

Kick will launch on Steam this November. A release date will be announced in the months ahead.

About nospacelost

Working on their debut title, Kick, nospacelost is a solo developer from Switzerland committed to creating cozy experiences for everyone to enjoy. 

About Shoreline Games

Shoreline Games is an independent publisher, focusing on unique, eye-catching narrative-driven games developed by talented studios worldwide. Their catalog of indie titles ranges from the academia-inspired Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator, early 2000s-inspired action-adventure Onirism, and most recently, Cyberpunk-Noir Narrative RPG Celestial Return.

The first-person survival horror adventure of stealth, exploration, and prehistoric terror arrives on PC this November

Dundee, Scotland – 17 July, 2026 – Junkfish is thrilled to announce Wilderdark, its all-new first-person survival horror adventure, is coming to Steam on 3 November, 2026, as revealed on the Convergence showcase last night.

Take a closer look at Wilderdark’s release date announcement trailer here

In Wilderdark, players are sent by the mysterious organisation they work for on a dangerous mission in search of immortality. Their destination is an unnatural island overtaken by a strange ectoparasitic organism that has begun corrupting both dinosaurs and plant life. Players take on the role of a field operative, tasked with documenting the island’s ecosystem, collecting samples, and uncovering the fate of earlier expeditions that never returned, including one led by the protagonist’s own parents.

Survival in Wilderdark is about staying hidden. Stealth is the player’s greatest weapon when navigating dense jungles, abandoned research camps, and parasite-infested ruins while avoiding relentless apex predators that hunt by sight and sound. To uncover the truth, players will need to carefully observe their surroundings, document discoveries through photography, and craft essential tools from whatever they can find. 

Players are able to get an early taste of the adventure in the demo available on Steam. In response to community feedback, the demo has recently been updated with a map and waypoint for improved navigation across Wilderdark’s eerie, mystery-shrouded island, alongside numerous quality of life tweaks and bug fixes. 

Launching on 3 November, Wilderdark marks Junkfish’s return to the stealth survival horror genre following their hit title Monstrum.

About Junkfish
Junkfish is a leading independent game development studio based in the UK and Singapore with a passion for creating unique, innovative and high-quality games for a worldwide audience. Junkfish are proud of the passion, knowledge, and approachability of their people which underpins their “Person First” approach to producing their games. Junkfish launched their first game, Monstrum, on PC in January 2015, receiving nominations for “Best Debut Game” at the TIGA Awards and “Best Game” at Scottish BAFTA Awards.

team17 confirms Crisalu Games’ dungeon-resetting co-op title will run a mop on the console platforms alongside the v1.0 on PC next year.

Friday, 17th July, 2026 – team17 and Crisalu Games have announced Goblin Cleanup will launch on console platforms alongside the game’s full release on PC in 2027. Currently in Steam Early Access, Goblin Cleanup combines creative, chaotic co-op gameplay for up to four players while answering a critical question: Who resets video game dungeons for the next would-be heroes ready to try their luck?

Watch the Goblin Cleanup: Console Announcement Trailer

After customising their cleaning goblins, players enter the each dungeon’s manky maze, mop up gore and viscera, refill its treasure chests, and reset the area ready for the next sword-swinging victims, all while working chaotically collaboratively to avoid falling victim to the many still active traps.

The announcement during the Convergence Showcase follows the release of the Dungeon Daddy update in June, which marked the completion of the game’s first dungeon with its end-stage boss. The doors to the second dungeon opens for early access goblins later this summer, me hearties…

Goblin Cleanup features:

• Customise your Goblin Maid: What better way to clean up than doing it like a pro? Choose your outfit, gather your Goblin pals and get scrubbing!
• Clean and tidy: It’s your job to clean up the mess, so clean it up you shall! Use your Slimop, mimic, and slime dispenser tool to help you remove all that blood from the floor and ceiling!
• Restore Objects: To ensure the dungeon returns to its original state, you must restore objects and place them back in their original positions.
• Restore Traps: What kind of dungeon would it be without traps? You’ll need to restore and reactivate them. But beware, there might be active traps that weren’t triggered by hapless adventurers.
• Respawn Creatures: You’ll also need to respawn creatures and dispose of their remains. Just keep an eye out for some creatures that may not have perished.
• Replenish Loot: You’ll also need to refill chests with items and treasures.
• Dynamic Dungeons: Each dungeon is filled with unique challenges…and hazards!

Goblin Cleanup is available to Wishlist now on Steam.

About Crisalu Games

Crisalu Games was founded by three friends: (senior gameplay programmer Santiago Arriazu, senior technical artist/programmer Cristian Trinidad Lima, and senior 3D artist Lucas Rollano) with a dream of making engaging games we could really be proud of creating, that are first and foremost, fun for our fans to play. Located in Argentina, Goblin Cleanup is their first title in active development.

About team17

Founded in 1990, team17 is part of Everplay Group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering indie developer 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.

Uncover the mysteries of the mimic moon and the abyss within its depths

Sydney, Australia – July 17, 2026 – Microids is pleased to announce that Luna Abyss, the critically acclaimed action-adventure from Kwalee, will receive a physical PlayStation 5 release on August 27, 2026, with the Adrift Edition exclusive to JB Hi-Fi in Australia. Since its digital launch on May 21, 2026, the game has earned praise from critics and currently holds a Metacritic score of 81.

Combining fluid platforming with intense bullet-hell combat, Luna Abyss follows the journey of Fawkes, a prisoner of Luna, a mysterious mimic moon, as they become entangled in a cryptic prophecy that may hold the key to their fate.

Players can pre-order the Luna Abyss – Adrift Edition here: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/playstation-5-luna-abyss-adrift-edition.

The Adrift Edition includes:

• Luna Abyss base game
• Mini Concept Artbook
• Digital Soundtrack

About Luna Abyss

You are a prisoner sentenced to explore a derelict megastructure that sprawls deep beneath the surface of the mimic moon Luna. You are tasked with recovering forgotten technology from within the Abyss and the lost colony it consumed. Every move you make will be overseen by your artificial prison guard named Aylin.

These centuries-old ruins are alive with maddening echoes, insinuating secrets of the once prosperous city of Greymont and its terrible fate. The Scourge. The tenets of the All-Father. The choir of the Collective. The voices of the Abyss call to you; they whisper strange missives…

Luna Abyss key features:

• WELCOME TO THE ABYSS: “Don’t be afraid, little wanderer. You need only go deeper, the better to be seen by us. The slumbering, silent one breathes deep and waits. All we need is the key. All we need is you.”
• BURIED MYSTERY: Uncover the mysteries of the mimic moon and the abyss within its depths. Come face to face with remnants of the colony’s downfall & discover your role within this doomed world. Learn all the secrets the abyss has to offer.
• NAVIGATE FORSAKEN CHARMS: Sprint, jump & dash your way through this brutalist alien megastructure. Experience fluid first-person platforming as you travel through Luna & the depths of the abyss.
• WITHSTAND THE ONSLAUGHT: Face corrupted souls & twisted cosmic horrors of Luna Abyss with a weapon in hand. Master your tools, adjust on the fly, and survive in a bullet hell.

Luna Abyss Adrift Edition will be available on August 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5

About Microids

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 Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, Town to City, Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Grime II, Modulus: Factory Automation, Ground Zero, Rune Dice, Call of the Elder Gods, and Luna Abyss alongside upcoming releases such as Hark the Ghoul, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Steam to Electric and more.

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.

Explore more of the Submerged Lands in DREADMOOR’s demo announcement trailer

NICOSIA, Cyprus – July 17, 2026 – DREADMOOR, the dark first-person fishing adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world from developer Dream Dock and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, cruises into the Submerged Lands with the demo launch on PC for Steam on Tuesday, Oct. 6, as announced in the Secret Sauce Showcase. 

Watch the new demo release date trailer here!

Take the helm of a creaky old boat and fish to survive in the Submerged Lands – a cursed region twisted in the aftermath of a cataclysmic catastrophe. Scout the best spots to reel in mutated monstrosities, ranging from sharp-toothed small fry to predatory fish that put up a desperate fight. Fill the ship’s hold, then float back to the bait shop looming over the water atop a set of gigantic crab legs.

Sell fish to buy new gear, or dissect them for their rare and valuable organs, which can be used to fashion complex and irresistible lures for drawing in craftier prey lurking in the deepest recesses of the bayou. Salvage wreckage and scrap to upgrade the boat, then fuel up for the journey ahead.

“DREADMOOR is a mash-up of our two favorite things – movies and fishing,” said Rostislav Fedorov, CEO of Dream Dock. “This demo will offer the deepest dive yet into what DREADMOOR has to offer, and with the valuable feedback we collect from our community, we will make the game even better.”

DREADMOOR’s PC demo launches on Tuesday, Oct. 6, on Steam for PC. The game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Portuguese – Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Polish, Russian, and Japanese language text. For more information, wishlist the game, join the official Discord server, and follow DREADMOOR on X/Twitter for the latest updates. 

About Digital Vortex Entertainment

Digital Vortex Entertainment is an independent publisher founded by experienced game industry professionals who have contributed to titles such as Atomic Heart, Lost Ark, and PUBG: Battlegrounds. The company supports distinctive projects across genres and platforms. Digital Vortex Entertainment is part of Utmost Games, founded by Vladimir Nikolsky, former CEO of MY.GAMES.

About Dream Dock

Dream Dock is an independent game studio based in Kyrgyzstan and founded by three former colleagues who left their high-paying roles at top game companies to pursue a shared creative vision. Collectively, their experience includes six years at industry leaders such as Playrix, MY.GAMES, Saber Interactive, and Owlcat Games. With a portfolio that spans AA and AAA projects, the studio is dedicated to crafting original, emotionally resonant worlds. DREADMOOR, a fishing survival adventure, is their debut IP.

Stellar Jockeys’ isometric insurgent simulator launches next month on Steam and GOG, following a Very Positive-rated Steam demo and featuring an original soundtrack by Makeup and Vanity Set.

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 – Stellar Jockeys has announced that Brigador Killers, the long-awaited continuation of the cult-classic Brigador saga, will launch in Early Access on August 20, 2026 via Steam and GOG. The release date was revealed today during the Convergence Showcase, alongside a new trailer offering players another look at the game’s explosive, boots-on-the-ground insurgency.

Set on the world of Mar Nosso, Brigador Killers casts players as part of Team Anchor, an insurgent crew operating behind enemy lines to dismantle entrenched corporate power. Building on the tactical destruction and overwhelming firepower that defined Brigador: Up-Armored Edition, Brigador Killers expands the series with on-foot combat, vehicle warfare, private arsenal-building, base development, and a more flexible mission structure.

The Early Access launch follows an enthusiastic response to the Brigador Killers demo on Steam, which currently has a 93% rating with over 400 reviews. The demo gives players an early taste of the game’s violent, tactical sandbox, with missions that let them fight on foot, steal and salvage vehicles, build out their arsenal, and take the war directly to the corporate forces occupying Mar Nosso.

Brigador Killers also features an original soundtrack from Makeup and Vanity Set, returning to the world of Brigador with a new score built around the series’ heavy industrial atmosphere, synth-driven tension, and grimy science-fiction violence. The soundtrack helps anchor Brigador Killers’ world of corporate warfare, insurgency, and mechanical destruction, giving every firefight, getaway, and wreckage-strewn mission the same unmistakable pulse that helped define the original game.

“Years in the making, but the fun part is only just beginning. We can’t wait to build out Brigador Killers together with our players,” said Hugh Monahan, co-founder and designer at Stellar Jockeys. 

Brigador Killers is available to wishlist now on Steam, with Early Access launching on August 20, 2026 via Steam and GOG. Players can find the latest information, trailer, demo details, and storefront links through the official Brigador and Stellar Jockeys channels.

Brigador Killers launches in Early Access on August 20, 2026 via Steam and GOG.

About Brigador Killers
Brigador Killers is an isometric insurgent simulator from Stellar Jockeys, set in the world of Mar Nosso. Players fight on foot and in vehicles, build and steal a private arsenal, develop their base, and bring the war home to the businessmen who started it all. As a continuation of the Brigador saga, Brigador Killers combines destructive combat, tactical freedom, and industrial sci-fi atmosphere with expanded systems built around insurgency, adaptation, and escalation. Brigador Killers features an original soundtrack by Makeup and Vanity Set.

About Stellar Jockeys
Stellar Jockeys is the independent studio behind Brigador: Up-Armored Edition and Brigador Killers. Known for its distinctive worldbuilding, tactical isometric combat, destructible environments, and industrial sci-fi aesthetic, Stellar Jockeys creates original games built around player expression, heavy machinery, and high-impact action.

Plus, Discounts on STAR OCEAN Titles During Multiple Sales

SYDNEY (July 17, 2026) – Today, SQUARE ENIX announced and launched the critically acclaimed STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY R for Nintendo Switch^™ 2, bringing the 2.5D remake of the highly regarded second installment of the STAR OCEAN series to new players with graphical enhancements and quality-of-life updates. Today’s launch joins previous releases for Nintendo Switch^™, PlayStation^®5 and PlayStation^®4 consoles, and digitally on PC via Steam^®.

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R revitalizes the renowned 1998 RPG with a stunning 2.5D style that combines beautiful 3D graphics with nostalgic 2D pixel characters. Switch between the original and a new, rearranged soundtrack and enjoy Japanese and English text and voice language support, with voiceovers performed by members of the original cast. The Japanese voiceover can even be switched between the newly recorded original cast or the cast from STAR OCEAN: Second Evolution (PlayStation^® Portable version). Numerous quality-of-life improvements modernize the adventure, such as fast travel and improved presentation of Skills, Specialties and Item Creation.

In STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R, Claude, a Federation officer, is searching for a way home after being transported to an underdeveloped planet. A chance encounter with a girl named Rena draws them together into a quest to save her people, just as an ancient prophecy foretold. Choose to begin the game with either Claude or Rena, with their perspectives and potential allies changing depending on the choice. Experience fast-paced, real-time combat, a deep skill system and Private Actions, which will allow players to grow relationships with their party members and unlock multiple different endings.

In addition, for a limited time, STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R and other franchise favorites are on sale on select platforms:

• STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE – 60% OFF
• STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION – 60% OFF
• STAR OCEAN – THE LAST HOPE – 4K & Full HD Remaster – 70% OFF
• STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R – 50% OFF

On July 28, STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY R and STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will be released on the GOG store for the very first time. And from July 28 to Aug. 9, the games will be offered at a discounted price:

• STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY R – 50% OFF
• STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE – 60% OFF
• STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION – 60% OFF
• STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE DIGITAL DELUXE UPGRADE – 60% OFF

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is now available for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC. For more information, visit https://starocean2r.square-enix-games.com/en-us/.

About the STAR OCEAN Series

Developed by tri-Ace Inc. and published by Square Enix, the STAR OCEAN series is a long-running action-RPG series spanning multiple entries and commemorating its 30th anniversary in 2026. The series is known for its exciting gameplay, epic storylines, diverse cast of characters, as well as its innovative approach to action combat. In 2019, an HD remaster of the first installment in the series, STAR OCEAN First Departure R, released for the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4, delivering the classic title with updated visuals, audio, and several quality-of-life improvements to fans around the world. In 2022, STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE, the sixth main installment in the series, delivered a fresh and exciting gameplay experience. STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R, the latest release in the series, reimagines the second STAR OCEAN game with new 2.5D graphics, a rearranged soundtrack, new difficulty settings and numerous quality-of-life improvements.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Ranked as the #1 Publisher of the Year in 2025 by Metacritic.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 212 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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