Shueisha Games Presents Exclusive Deep Dive and Feature in Showcase Steam Event
Tokyo, Japan – June 4th, 2026 – Shueisha Games is pleased to announce that the heartfelt narrative adventure Schrödinger’s Call will be featured in the Women-Led Games Showcase, airing today, June 4th at 4pm PT as part of the Summer Game Fest week. During the broadcast, an exclusive deep dive segment will debut, while the game will also debut on the official Women-Led Games Showcase Steam Event page. Schrödinger’s Call is available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, with a limited 10% launch discount, bringing the price to $16.19 / £13.49 / €15.79 until June 11th, 2026.
The Women-Led Games Showcase will spotlight Schrödinger’s Call with an exclusive developer deep dive video, highlighting its picture book-inspired presentation and poignant, introspective narrative. Schrödinger’s Call will also be included on the Women-Led Games Steam Event page, where players can discover other showcased games from women-led and majority-women studios. For those curious to experience the game firsthand, a free demo featuring the entire first chapter and approximately 90 minutes of gameplay remains available, with save data carrying over seamlessly to the full game.
About Schrödinger’s Call
Developed by Acrobatic Chirimenjako, Schrödinger’s Call is an emotional visual novel adventure that unfolds like an illustrated storybook, exploring grief, connection and the hope of being heard. Set in the final 21 nanoseconds before a moon crashes into Earth and ends all life, players follow Mary, a girl who awakens in a strange room with no memory of who she is or how she arrived there. Guided by a mysterious cat named Hamlet, Mary becomes the world’s final listener, answering calls from strangers caught between life and death through an old telephone.
Each call reveals personal stories of love, pain, solace, and words left unsaid, while players slowly uncover the truth behind Mary herself. With theatrical presentation, intimate storytelling, and warm, picture book-inspired visuals, Schrödinger’s Call is a reflective experience about the pain and salvation of human connection, where every voice, memory, and regret carries weight in the final moments before the end.
About Acrobatic Chirimenjako Acrobatic Chirimenjako is a passionate three-person development team driven by a shared love of emotionally resonant storytelling. Schrödinger’s Call — their debut title — won the Grand Prize at the Shueisha Game Creators CAMP GAME BBQ Vol. 1, distinguishing itself through its cinematic, theatrical presentation and deeply layered narrative.
About Shueisha Games Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.
Sports Card Shop Simulator is coming to PC in Early Access this June 4. It is a relaxing game where players manage and expand their own collectible sports card shop. At launch, the title features cards based on 54 national soccer teams, with future updates planned to include additional sports. Sports Card Shop Simulator is also slated for a later release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
Sports Card Shop Simulator is developed by the independent Spanish studio OverPowered Team, known for titles like Sushi Cat – Tower Defense, Block Factory, and Godstrike. The game is published by Ultimate Games S.A.
Grow your card business. It’s time for soccer madness!
In Sports Card Shop Simulator, the player runs a sports card store. The gameplay focuses on expanding and managing the shop, serving customers, and trading cards. The developers have also prepared special sports minigames that allow you to earn extra cards.
The title places a strong emphasis on the collectible aspect of sports cards. Card packs include base, chrome, and numbered cards, as well as occasional special autographed editions. The game also features a card creator, allowing you to modify or design entirely new cards.
The developers at OverPowered Team have implemented advanced mechanics for grading cards based on various details (e.g., corners, edges, and surface). The card market itself is dynamic, with constantly fluctuating prices. Sports Card Shop Simulator also allows for comprehensive shop management, including layout design, upgrades, and customization. You can even hire staff to help you run the business.
At its Early Access launch, Sports Card Shop Simulator focuses primarily on soccer. There are over 4,000 card variants from 54 national soccer teams available to collect, trade, and grade. Over the coming weeks and months, updates will introduce new mechanics and additional content. Cards from other sports are also in the pipeline. The Early Access phase is expected to last approximately one year.
Sports Card Shop Simulator – Key Features:
Run a sports card shop
Grow your card business
Create your own cards
Hunt for extremely rare and legendary cards
Participate in sports minigames
Sports Card Shop Simulator launches on PC (Steam Early Access) on June 4, 2026. Console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are scheduled for a later release.
Team Up With Up to Two Friends to Scavenge, Survive, and Strike It Rich Beneath PAIMO
[June 4th, 2026] – Kickstone Studio revealed during the Latin American Games Showcase that MineGeon: Renegades, the co-op sci-fi bullet-hell roguelite, will launch on July 14th, 2026. The announcement arrived alongside a brand-new trailer showcasing the game’s chaotic combat, dangerous biomes, and high-risk co-op expeditions in action. Ahead of launch, the game will be featured during both Steam Bullet Fest and June Steam Next Fest.
After a failed heist leaves the Renegades stranded near the mysterious planet PAIMO, survival quickly turns into a dangerous fight for resources, riches, and answers hidden beneath the surface. Battle through swarms of enemies in intense bullet-hell combat, coordinate gadgets and abilities with your squad, and push deeper into hostile biomes filled with deadly creatures, environmental hazards, and towering bosses.
Whether diving in solo or teaming up with up to two friends, every expedition offers new upgrade paths, evolving builds, and difficult decisions that can shape the outcome of a run. Gather valuable minerals to unlock permanent upgrades, experiment with unique class synergies, and survive increasingly dangerous encounters as you carve a path deeper into the unknown.
About MineGeon: Renegades
Descend Together – Play solo or online with up to two friends as you fight through bullet-hell chaos, gather valuable minerals, and survive the dangerous depths of PAIMO.
Risk It All for Riches – The deeper you descend, the deadlier the dangers and the bigger the rewards become. Cash out your minerals safely or keep pushing your luck for an even bigger score.
Choose Your Renegade – Play as Trevor the Gunslinger, Marshall the Tank, or Ari the Engineer, each bringing unique weapons, abilities, and strengths into the depths.
Build Wild Synergies – Combine Gadgets, Weapons, and Ultimates to create devastating builds, powerful combos, and wildly different playstyles every run.
Explore the Depths of PAIMO – Descend through 6 hand-crafted biomes packed with hostile factions, ancient technology, hidden lore, environmental hazards, and deadly enemies.
Choose Your Path – Discover mysterious monoliths that let the team vote on branching routes, shaping every expedition deeper into the MineGeon.
Every Expedition Evolves – Experiment with evolving builds, randomized upgrades, branching paths, and unpredictable encounters where no two descents feel the same.
Customize Your Space Base – Access the Galactic Express PC to buy over 200 items, decorations, and themed objects from the biomes you explore, and customize the interior of your ship to your liking. Organize your base, visit other Renegades’ ships online, and show off your setup to the community.
Ready to descend into the depths of PAIMO and risk everything for the ultimate payday? Wishlist the game today on Steam to stay up-to-date on the latest updates, and join the growing community on Discord.
About Kickstone Studio
KickStone Studio is an independent game development company based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2023 by Cristóbal Pizarro and Nicolás Moreno. Our focus is on creating unique and engaging gaming experiences that combine creativity, strong narratives, and innovative mechanics.
What’s your deepest, darkest secret? I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours…
LOS ANGELES — 5 June 2026 — Latin American Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition unveiled the debut Steam demo for T.W.I.R.L., a horror game about growing up in 2006 and harboring a deep secret that must be protected for life, available now.
Genie Boy Games’ haunting debut narrative will launch on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux later this year, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Watch the trailer here to unveil the dark truth lying within…
Routines, rituals, and relationships may define us, but T.W.I.R.L. asks: what’s your deepest, darkest secret? Stay silent as a nine-year-old boy creeping out of his bedroom at 3:00 a.m. while everyone’s asleep. Feel the weight of every step forward while being followed by a demon…? Person? Something else?
Tiptoe through the haunted nostalgia of 2006, where a presence beyond evil draws us through P.T.-inspired loops, changing us and the environment, to unveil the life story of a boy who grows up hiding a deep, dark, and potentially sinister secret.
In the new Steam demo, roam through a 30-minute-long experience introducing a family, their house, and the unspoken enigma hiding within a story-rich narrative. Witness an intimate group of characters whose personalities are brought to life by a talented team of first-time video game voice actors, including 14-year-old Alexander Roff as “The Boy,” Jerry Schultz as “The Priest,” Colleen Arnold as “The Mother,” and others.
“Of many things, T.W.I.R.L. is a challenge to look fear in the eye, and see it for what it is: nothing,” said Ben Escobar, founder of Genie Boy Games. “Through our story about childhood secrets, the loss of innocence, and growing up in 2006, we hope that our game inspires you to embrace a rediscovery of self, and an acceptance of your lifelong fears.”
Check out the new demo for T.W.I.R.L. today, and wishlist the game Steam! Sneak through dark and daunting household hallways when the full game launches on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux later this year, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Genie Boy Games is an independent game development studio helmed by film producer, writer, and director Ben Escobar, where the fusion of film and interactivity flourishes. Video games were the medium in which the team learned to convey meaningful stories. Ben pairs his penchant for meaningful filmmaking with interactive storytelling techniques revolving around minimalism, experimental horror, and abstract themes to provide a frightful narrative in the studio’s debut game T.W.I.R.L. (spawned from the David Lynch: Catch Ideas Like Fish” Game Jam by the Haunted PS1 Community), currently in development.
The Terminator meets The Thing as you explore, survive and lead the resistance in a paranoia-infused Turing Test for survival
Sao Paulo, Brazil – June 4th, 2026 – Indie developer Coffeenauts is excited to reveal GHOSTLESS, a unique hybrid of 2.5D action-adventure and colony building coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Lead an uprising against AI in a post-apocalyptic world where you must root out machine infiltrators disguised as humans. Venture into a dangerous world to find survivors to grow your base, then lead your comrades into “incursions” against your android oppressors and their machine hivemind.
GHOSTLESS is set in an alternate 20th century, 15 years after a Cold War US cyber attack unwittingly caused an experimental Soviet AI super-intelligence to turn against humanity. You take on the role of the Envoy, sent to investigate rumours of a facility where AI is creating a new secret weapon. Your mission will set you on the path to uncovering the truth about what happened to this world in a dark sci-fi plot about humanity, creation and survival.
Exploration, platforming and combat come to the fore when you head out into the rubble-laden streets and abandoned buildings of a ruined city. Venture through sewers, metro tunnels, cold war bunkers and laboratories as you scavenge for resources and search for survivors. But beware! Your machine oppressors have eyes everywhere, with a variety of robotic adversaries roaming the land in search of human resistors. You can take down these dangerous foes with melee weapons and guns, but your adventure will also lead you to enemy strongholds that are too much for one man alone.
That’s where your base comes in: the heart of the resistance. Expanding your colony and assigning new recruits to crafting stations will allow you to build better gear and weapons for your next excursion, but it is also necessary to break through the strongholds that stand in your way. Manage the size, health and status of your base camp to reach the strength required, then lead your comrades on “incursions” to take the strongholds down. Issue orders and fight together against significant enemy forces in these exciting set-piece battles. Victory rewards you by opening up a new area of the map.
Your base camp is the source of your strength, which is exactly why the enemy will try and undermine it. Not only will you have to defend your camp against sporadic attacks – you also have to deal with the more insidious threat of paranoia-inducing android infiltrators, or the “Ghostless”, who pretend to be human to penetrate your defenses. After returning from robot-infested territory with new resources, you might find a weapon-station sabotaged, or a comrade murdered. Investigate, identify and eliminate impostors by analysing clues, observing behaviors, and interviewing recruits through a dynamic contextual dialogue system. Get it wrong and execute an innocent person and the weight lies on your conscience.
“GHOSTLESS originally came out of the idea of figuring out a scenario for a game where we could capture the paranoia of classic 80s movie The Thing,” explains Coffeenauts Creative Director Fábio Rosa. “Along the way, it’s taken on a lot of other aspects and we think we’ve created something of a unique hybrid that combines elements of exploration and survival games, colony-sims, detective games and action-platformers. We are really excited to offer a first look at it with our debut trailer and can’t wait to share more!”
KEY FEATURES
Rise up: Lead the human resistance against AI in a post-apocalyptic world where you can never be sure who is human and who is machine
Genre-hybrid: Unique blend of survival, exploration, colony-sim, investigation and action
Build the resistance: Recruit survivors, expand and manage your base camp, craft new weapons and equipment
Root out infiltrators: Investigate acts of sabotage through dialogue and contextual clues to try and identify the machines hiding among you
Incursions: Lead your comrades into big set-piece battles to take down enemy strongholds and unlock new areas of the map
Scavenge and survive: Head out into a ruined city to scavenge for resources, fight androids and find survivors
Hi-fi pixel art: A moody 2.5D art style that blends retro pixel graphics and modern 3D lighting and visual effects.
Sci-fi paranoia thriller: Uncover the truth in a dark sci-fi plot about humanity, creation and survival.
About Coffeenauts There are two things the Coffeenauts team is passionate about: a nice cup of coffee, and creating unique, captivating gaming experiences. Based in Brazil, Coffeenauts is the team behind the award-winning Xbox Game Pass title ‘Spacelines from the Far Out’. The studio is currently working on GHOSTLESS.
ELDEN RINGTarnished Edition Includes the Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion, along with New Starting Classes, All-New Character Armor and Customization Options for Torrent, Players’ Faithful Spectral Steed
Beginning on 28 August this year, the Lands Between and the Realm of Shadow come to life on the Nintendo Switch 2™ in ELDEN RING™ Tarnished Edition. The open world action RPG from FromSoftware Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. drops players in a vast, dark fantasy world as imagined by Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of the DARK SOULS® video game series, and George R.R. Martin, author of The New York Times’ best-selling fantasy series, “A Song of Ice and Fire.” ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition will include the acclaimed expansion Shadow of the Erdtree, featuring an epic new adventure expanding on the story of the original. The title also features brand new content including two new Starting Classes for players to choose along with new character armor and the ability to customize Torrent, players’ faithful Spectral Steed. ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition is coming 28 August to Nintendo Switch 2, and the new content will also be available to purchase for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, XBOX One, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam®.
The original ELDEN RING received more than 400 “Game of the Year” nominations and sold 30 million units worldwide. With ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, Nintendo players will soon be able to experience the incredible journey to become the Elden Lord. Face off against overwhelming challenges, sprawling environments, and danger at every turn in this open-world action RPG. Players will chart their own path in the vast and seamless world of the Lands Between, on foot or riding Torrent, their trusted Spectral Steed.
Also included in ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition is the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Expanding on the story of the original game, players embark on a new adventure full of mysteries and danger, setting off on a terrifying journey where they will confront threatening bosses and discover new gear, abilities, weapons and armor. Following in the footsteps of Miquella, the once tarnished legions who rose to Elden Lord may now need to leave their grace behind, as they unravel the sinister dark side of theELDEN RING story.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of Reflector Entertainment.
Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 4, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has announced a new update for its action game Solo Leveling: ARISE. Players can look forward to experiencing a new hunter, expanded story content, new dungeons, and various in-game events.
The update adds SSR hunter Liu Zhigang, a Fire-type Elemental Buster known for his stylish combat style that alternates between a sword and dao. His skills include “Hidden Dragon,” a technique where he swings his sword and dao powerfully from side to side; “Skyborne Dragon,” a move that sends him leaping into the air with an upward slash before delivering a powerful downward strike; and “Fire Dragon Ascension,” a skill that lets him absorb the power of a dragon to gain immense strength.
New story content has also been added, with Chapters 32 through 34 now available on Hard and Reverse Hard difficulties. Players can also explore the newly added Story Codex, where they can view webtoon scenes and illustrations from cleared main story chapters in one place.
Additional content includes the new dungeon “The First Land,” the new Remnant Power from Legia, two new Wind-type SSR weapons – “Soma & Asura” and “Moonlit Gale” – as well as eight new Surtur’s Flame artifact armor and accessory items.
Multiple in-game events are now available to celebrate the update. Players can participate in three “On the Road to the 3rd Anniversary!” events, the “2nd Anniversary Celebration! Artifact Crafting & Modification Event,” and Challenge Events to earn a variety of rewards by playing the game.
Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”
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.
Fans worldwide can experience The World’s Game like never before with the latest international football update, available at no additional cost* in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 and EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile.
Plus, fans yet to jump into the action in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 can pick up The World’s Game Edition to receive a Gold Starting XI Pack and three untradeable Player Picks.
As the summer of international football begins, EA SPORTS FC™ brings fans closer to the drama, intensity, and passion of global competition with The World’s Game Update, available now at no additional cost in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 and EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile. History is playable in EA SPORTS FC™, as fans can play, celebrate, and engage with football culture across multiple modes in an experience inspired by the global game.
WATCH THE WORLD’S GAME TRAILER FEATURING JUDE BELLINGHAM, ENDRICK, PEDRI, WESTON MCKENNIE, ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIĆ, AND DAVID BECKHAM
With 53 fully licensed national teams, including 41 qualified nations such as England, Germany, Mexico, Canada, USA, Uruguay, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and more, The World’s Game gives fans the opportunity to lead their nation to glory, create their own football lore, and rewrite history. Newly announced licensing partnerships with Brazil, Turkey, Spain, and Portugal further enhance in-game authenticity, allowing players to represent some of the world’s most iconic footballing nations with official kits, crests, and player likenesses.
“I’m excited for fans to be able to cheer us on and stay connected to the team through The World’s Game” said England Midfielder and FC 26 Cover Star Jude Bellingham. “I know the game holds a special place in everyone’s heart during these moments, and that fans all over the globe and back home will be playing along throughout the tournament. I’m really grateful for their support as we compete this summer.”
“Representing Brazil on the global stage is something that I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid. To wear the national team shirt and see myself in FC 26 and FC Mobile is incredible,” said Brazil forward Endrick. “It’s a special opportunity for me and for fans worldwide to connect with their national teams in EA SPORTS FC, and I hope they enjoy The World’s Game as much as I enjoy playing for Brazil.”
The EA SPORTS FC 26 update introduces a new 48-team standalone tournament mode that follows the journey from the Group Stage through the Knockout Rounds, culminating in the final. One-off international matchups will also be playable in Kick Off, allowing players to choose from 60 nations and create their own international football stories.
EA SPORTS FC™ 26: THE WORLD’S GAME EDITION For fans who have yet to jump into the action on console or PC, they can kick off the summer of international football with EA SPORTS FC™ 26: The World’s Game Edition, featuring a Gold Starting XI Pack and three untradeable Player Picks from select EA SPORTS FC™ 26 FUT™ campaigns.
The World’s Game Edition includes:
3,000 Season Points
Receive 3,000 Season Points for use in the FC Season Pass
One Gold Starting XI Pack (rated 84 OVR or higher, with at least one guaranteed 86+ rated player)
Contains 1 Goalkeeper, 4 Defenders, 3 Midfielders, and 3 Attackers. All Items are untradeable
1 of 5 Elite Campaign Player Pick (untradeable)
Choose from 1 of 5 Elite Campaign Players rated 90–93 OVR, from a selection of EA SPORTS FC™ 26 FUT™ campaigns §
1 of 5 ICONs or Heroes Player Pick (untradeable)
Choose from 1 of 5 ICONs or Heroes, rated 90–94 OVR from a selection of EA SPORTS FC™ 26 FUT™ campaigns §§
1 of 12 International TOTS Player Pick (untradeable)
Choose from 1 of 12 International Team of the Season Players rated up to 95 OVR §§§
HISTORY IS PLAYABLE IN FC 26 FOOTBALL ULTIMATE TEAM AND CAREER The World’s Game Update celebrates one of football’s greatest talents, Pelé. Fans who log in to Ultimate Team during the Festival of Football event will receive a 93 OVR Festival of Football ICON Pelé and three ‘Choose Your Journey’ Evolutions** celebrating his international achievements in 1970.
International football also arrives in FC 26 Football Ultimate Team™ as the new Journey of Nations introduces an Event Hub for the Festival of Football Season. Travelling across all five continents, fans can return each week for new campaigns, earning rewards inspired by iconic players, historic nations, and emerging stars from every region.
Alongside The World’s Game Update, Football Ultimate Team™ in FC 26 introduces new Tokens tied to events and campaigns, offering greater choice over how fans play and what they earn, completing challenges and redeeming themed rewards in a dedicated store.
The World’s Game Update also extends to FC 26 Manager Career through the addition of the International Men’s Tournament, following the same structure and rules as ‘The World’s Game’ mode. Player Career also benefits from Festival of Football-themed ICONs and Heroes, new Manager Live Challenges, and Season Objectives tied to national teams.
Read the FC 26 Pitch Notes for more information on what’s coming to FC 26 with The World’s Game update. For more information on EA SPORTS FC™ 26, please visit easports.com/fc26. Stay up-to-date on all upcoming news and announcements for EA SPORTS FC on our social channels.
PLAY THE WORLD’S GAME ANYWHERE ON FC MOBILE In EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile, players can compete for international glory with the new fully immersive Tournament Mode. ‘The World’s Game’ Tournament features more than 50 national teams to choose from, with each team matchday-ready featuring national kits, team history, star ratings, flag-themed Player Items, and ICONs and Heroes.
The World’s Game Update for FC Mobile also introduces Quick Match, letting players create a dedicated game room and share the code for a seamless, fast setup with friends or new challengers. Choose from your personal squad, or any club or national team, as you compete in Head-to-Head or VS Attack modes.
*Requires base game (sold separately) and internet connection. EA Account and/or platform may also be required. **Conditions & restrictions apply. See ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/game-disclaimers for details. § Picks pulled from Knockout Royalty, Fantasy FC, FUT Birthday, Answer the Call and UEFA Road to the Final. §§ Picks pulled from Knockout Royalty, Fantasy FC, FUT Birthday and Trophy Titans. §§§ Picks include 1 player from each of; Argentina, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, USA
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FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition to be released exclusively on Netflix Games on 11 June, coinciding with the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Fans can play as any of this year’s 48 participating teams using their mobile phone as a controller, with all 16 tournament stadiums featured
Included with a Netflix Games membership at no additional cost, creating a simple and accessible way for fans to engage with the competition
As outlined in FIFA’s recent Digital Football Strategy communication [add hyperlink], FIFA and Netflix Games are bringing fans closer to the tournament through FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, a new football gaming experience.
Designed to capture the excitement, emotion and universal appeal of the biggest single-sport event on the planet, FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition offers a streamlined football simulation experience – accessible for players with varying levels of skill and experience – that enables supporters to step onto the virtual pitch and create their own FIFA World Cup™ story from the opening day of the global extravaganza.
Available through Netflix Games at no additional cost to members, the game allows players to represent any of the 48 teams set to contest the FIFA World Cup 2026, compete at all 16 tournament stadiums and take control of more than 1,200 players who could line up at the event.
The game is another example of FIFA’s updated digital football strategy to make it easier than ever for audiences around the world to engage with football in different formats and the FIFA World Cup.
In FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, your phone is the controller and your TV is the stadium. Fans can launch the game on a smart TV, scan the QR code with a phone, and be swiping to shoot and pass in seconds. Even someone who’s never touched a video game can feel the rush of scoring the match-winning goal.
FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition has been designed to deliver seamless, shared fun, allowing up to four players to compete together regardless of their gaming experience. Whether seeking to replicate iconic tournament moments or creating new ones, fans can savour the drama of FIFA’s flagship men’s competition in a simple and intuitive format.
Inspired by the opening whistle of a FIFA World Cup match, this initial release focuses on immediate gameplay and ease of access, as well as marking the beginning of a broader journey. Updates to the FIFA World Cup title are set to introduce additional depth and new features in the future.
The roll-out reflects FIFA’s continued commitment to exploring innovative ways to connect with fans and expand engagement with football beyond the pitch. By bringing together the global reach of the FIFA World Cup and the accessibility of Netflix Games, FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition creates a new opportunity for supporters to celebrate the tournament and feel like part of the action.
FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition will be available exclusively on Netflix Games from 11 June.
Step into the paws of Doctor Shiberson – a shiba inu cartographer with endless curiosity and no intention of believing in talking fish. Fish & Hike launches into Early Access on June 4, 2026, inviting players into the serene and mysterious Eight Lakes Valley
June 4th, Cracow, Poland. Available globally on Steam, Fish & Hike is a cozy adventure game in which players take on the role of Doctor Shiberson – a renowned shiba inu cartographer – arriving in the picturesque Eight Lakes Valley for a well-deserved holiday. What begins as a peaceful trip full of fishing, hiking, and sketching shorelines quickly reveals something far more extraordinary.
With eight lakes, fifteen caves, four distinct biomes, charming animal NPCs, and a cartoonish art style that radiates warmth and humour, Fish & Hike is an Early Access adventure for players of all ages.
About Fish & Hike
Fish & Hike is a cozy adventure-fishing game set in the breathtaking Eight Lakes Valley. Players explore a world of four distinct biomes – from sunny lakeside meadows and forest trails to muddy swamps and subterranean caves – as Doctor Shiberson pieces together the mystery of a forgotten civilisation, catches legendary talking fish, and discovers that a peaceful holiday can sometimes become the expedition of a lifetime.
Fishing
Fishing sits at the heart of the game. Players will sail out and choose their fishing spots based on special highlights visible upon the surface of the water – and cast their lines. Each catch triggers a minigame: a circular active gauge must be managed carefully, with the challenge scaling on the fish’s strength and temperament. Rod power, reel speed, and line durability all affect the fishing experience, making gear upgrades feel impactful to the gameplay.
Different species of fish appear at different times of day and in different locations – dawn may favour one catch, while midnight favours another. Players will consult the in-game Fish Atlas to plan their trips. And occasionally, a legendary Golden Fish may rise from the depths – though not as a trophy, but as an NPC with quests and knowledge on hidden artifacts of the Valley.
Hiking
Part of the game also unfolds on land across four biomes:
A lush lakeside meadow
A muddy swamp,
A desert oasis
A subterranean cave system
Each location is filled with its own creatures, ingredients, and secrets. Players will gather crafting materials, uncover hidden treasures, solve puzzles, and discover the history of the ancient Pueblo civilization.
Combat
Some biomes may be home to creatures itching for a fight, but still, Fish & Hike’s combat is a casual and playful experience, lacking graphic violence and remaining stress-free throughout the entire game. Players may choose from six weapons (from a simple Stick to the legendary Sword of Destiny), and face off against three enemy archetypes:
Melee
Ranged
Flying
There are also stackable stat bonuses available to everyone via rings, crafted potions, and food from Perchville.
Crafting, Economy, and Perchville
Resources from fishing (including salvaged trash and rare dredged artifacts), hiking, and combat feed into a crafting system producing bait, potions, and equipment. A recycling machine converts junk into base materials. The Beaver’s shop in Perchville handles boat and rod upgrades; the Bear shopkeeper stocks food and recipes. Reputation – earned through quests, trophy catches, and cleaning up pollution – unlocks new NPC interactions and story content for the players to experience.
Environmental Mission
Clean water means more fish. Players will be able to fish out lake trash, clean litter on land, and process waste at the recycling machine for in-game rewards. Environmental stewardship directly builds Reputation in Perchville, unlocking new quests and storylines. The health of the valley is in the player’s hands.
Main Quest & Progression
The overarching goal is to catch four legendary Golden Fish – each a talking NPC who reveals the location of an ancient Pueblo artifact hidden somewhere in the valley. Placing these artifacts in the slots of the hilltop Temple of Obelisks restores it across four visible stages, ultimately summoning the Fish King – the true ruler of all the lakes – for a memorable endgame encounter.
Fish & Hike comes with an exciting set of features:
Arcade fishing minigame with gear-dependent difficulty, time-of-day mechanics, and species-specific bait
Four legendary Golden Fish NPCs who speak, give quests, and guide players to ancient hidden treasures
8 lakes, 15 caves, and 4 distinct biomes to explore across the Eight Lakes Valley
Dual gameplay across water (fishing, boating, salvaging) and land (hiking, traversal, exploration)
Casual PEGI 7 combat: 6 weapons, 3 enemy archetypes, and stackable stat bonuses
Crafting system: bait, potions, and weapons from dozens of foraged and salvaged resources
Eco mission: fish out lake trash and clean up the valley to improve the environment and boost reputation
Perchville hub town that grows with the player’s reputation and quest completion
Dynamic time-of-day system (Morning, Day, Evening, Night) affecting fish spawns and NPC schedules
In-game Fish Atlas documenting the habits and lore of every species
Unique 3D visual style with hand-drawn UI elements and warm, humorous tone
Full main storyline available from Early Access launch – all biomes and fish accessible from day one
Early Access
Fish & Hike launches into Early Access on June 4, 2026, with the full main storyline and all four biomes playable from day one. The team plans to spend several months gathering player feedback and expanding the game, with a v1.0 release targeted for later in 2026.
Planned additions during Early Access include:
Capybaras
Expanded side activities and additional content
Full character progression system and item statistics
Racing levels
Pollution system
Shrines tied to collected artifacts
Player feedback gathered through Discord and the Steam forums will directly shape balance, content priorities, and the game’s final form.
About Frozen Way
Frozen Way is a game development studio and publisher based in Cracow, Poland. You may know them from co-creating House Flipper along with its Pets DLC, Farm DLC, Dine Out DLC, and House Flipper Party Furniture Pack, as well as developing and releasing House Flipper VR and House Flipper Remastered Collection. They have also co-released Builder Simulator and Chornobyl Liquidators. Currently, the team is working on Honeycomb: The World Beyond and Farmbotic.
Frozen Way is a group of passionate and friendly developers who see game development as both a lifestyle and philosophy. There’s nothing more rewarding for them than seeing their creations bring joy to the community. After all, we’re all nerds at heart, aren’t we?
About Sleepwalking Potatoes
An indie game development studio founded by 2 friends. They are responsible for games like Hidden Cat Outlaws, Catch a Duck and SPORTAL. Mysterious forces can sometimes lead Sleepwalking Potatoes to amazing places! The power of unrestrained human imagination and the belief that there are still hundreds of extraordinary game ideas to discover is what leads them every day! Making games and prototypes since 2015 and expanding their team in 2022, together they have nearly 20 years of experience in game development and have created over a dozen games, from small puzzle/logic games to AA productions.
