New update removes key friction points for reviewers and benchmark authors

Breda, The Netherlands
Traverse Research today announced the release of Evolve Benchmark 13.0, a significant update focused on improving the day-to-day workflow of journalists, reviewers, and content creators covering GPU performance.

Over the past year, Evolve has increasingly been used by members of the press to analyze modern graphics workloads, including ray tracing, rasterization, compute, and energy efficiency across desktop and mobile GPUs. During this period, reviewers shared clear, practical feedback on what slowed them down when using benchmarking tools. Evolve 13.0 is a direct response to that feedback.

Designed Around How Reviewers Actually Work

Two issues came up repeatedly in conversations with journalists and influencers: reviewing previous benchmark runs was cumbersome, and exporting data required command-line usage. Evolve 13.0 addresses both with new, media-focused features.

Benchmark History
A new Benchmark History screen allows users to instantly access previous submissions from the start screen. Each entry shows submission date, GPU name, and category scores, with direct links to detailed online results.

Benchmark Speed Control
Custom benchmark runs now support adjustable playback speeds of 1x, 2x, or 4x. At 4x speed, a full benchmark completes in approximately one minute, making iteration and exploratory testing significantly faster. Official benchmark runs remain locked to 1x speed to preserve fair comparison.

Export Benchmark Results Without the Command Line
Benchmark results can now be exported as a zip file directly from the user interface. Previously, this was only possible via command-line tools. This export feature is available in the Advanced and Professional editions and is designed specifically to support editorial workflows.

Additional Improvements in 13.0

• Added lower render resolutions for custom runs: 640×360, 854×480, and 960×540
• Fixed shadow rendering issues on Intel GPUs
• Resolved loading screen logo scaling issues

Built for Modern GPU Coverage

Evolve is a modern benchmarking suite designed to evaluate contemporary graphics workloads using native ray tracing and advanced rendering techniques. It provides seven core performance scores, including ray tracing, rasterization, compute, driver behavior, acceleration structures, workgraphs, and energy consumption.

The benchmark supports both desktop and mobile GPUs and is built to evolve alongside real-world graphics technology rather than relying on static, outdated test scenes.

Free Demo Available on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2717790/Evolve_Benchmark

A free demo version of Evolve Benchmark is available on Steam, allowing reviewers and enthusiasts to experience the benchmark with consistent, fixed settings for comparable results.

About Traverse Research

Traverse Research is a Netherlands-based team of former game developers and graphics engineers focused on building next-generation performance analysis tools. Evolve Benchmark is their flagship product, used by hardware vendors, developers, and media to better understand modern GPU behavior.

Step into a gorgeous high fantasy world inspired by MMOs and built by a team of former Blizzard veterans

California, United States —January 21, 2026 | Notorious Studios is pleased to announce that its debut title, extraction-RPG Eldegarde, is out now on Steam, bringing dynamic fantasy combat and RPG mechanics to players on PC.

Eldegarde launches today following a successful period in Steam Early Access, receiving over 3,000 Mostly Positive reviews, and building a dedicated community of players who have supplied the development team with invaluable feedback in the lead up to launch. 

Players are able to pick from a selection of iconic fantasy classes, including classics like Warrior, Rogue, Wizard, and Priest, as well as the newly added Paladin. Eldegarde’s 1.0 launch also introduces a PvE mode, allowing newcomers to learn the game’s maps and combat mechanics at their own pace, playing the game in a whole new way, safe from the flagship full loot PvP extraction experience.

Watch the Eldegarde Official Launch Trailer here:

Eldegarde has been created by Notorious Studios, a team composed mostly of Blizzard veterans and led by former World of Warcraft Game Designer Chris Kaleiki.

“Eldegarde is a game that raises the bar on so many stagnant RPG systems like class design, combat, PvP and progression found in many RPGs and MMOs” said Chris Kaleiki, Founder of Notorious Studios. “Extraction has really taken off recently with Arc Raiders. Eldegarde is really the Fantasy RPG version of that experience, so we feel it has a ton of potential. This genre is still very much in its infancy.”

Eldegarde is available now on Steam priced at $24.99 / €24.99 / £21.99.

Notorious Studios

Notorious Studios is a venture-backed start-up headquartered in Irvine, California, with a global team of passionate developers. Founded by core developers from Blizzard Entertainment who worked on iconic titles like World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, the studio is committed to creating immersive and engaging worlds that foster community and creativity. With a team of 30 talented individuals, including remote employees from around the world, Notorious Studios is focused on delivering high-quality gaming experiences built for players, not powerpoint. Our current project,Eldegarde, exemplifies our dedication to building rich, player-driven narratives within dynamic, ever-evolving gameplay environments.

The coziest baking adventure is coming to all major platforms, with a physical release completing the confectionery set!

Macclesfield, 22 January 2026– Get ready to whisk, bake, and heal hearts on the go: The Witch’s Bakery is expanding its magical world to Nintendo Switch 2. The cozy, emotion-filled bakery RPG from Sunny Lab, in partnership with Silver Lining Interactive, is confirmed to launch in Q2 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and now Nintendo Switch 2!

A Community Rising Like Dough
Fans are already bubbling with excitement. The Witch’s Bakery has surpassed 90,000 wishlists on Steam, and with more cozy players than ever on the lookout for their next favourite, the Sunny Lab team is ready to deliver a true cherry on top for the genre-lovers!

With its Switch 2 release, cozy gaming fans will be able to experience one of the most heartfelt indie RPGs of 2026, anywhere they want, whenever they want, on the next-gen console. To celebrate this announcement, the team prepared a brand-new trailer, showcasing The Witch’s Bakery experience!

From enchanting éclairs to exploring the city’s charming streets, and helping friends unlock their emotions, every day in this magical bakery adventure is a recipe for warmth, wonder, and joy.

As if one announcement wasn’t enough, the teams have also announced physical editions for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2! Pre-orders are now open via Silver Lining Direct and participating local retailers, giving cozy RPG fans the chance to bring this heartfelt adventure home! Packed with love and fresh pastries, the boxed edition comes with an enchanting digital cookbook, inspired by the magical treats found in-game, so players can bring a little bakery magic into their own kitchens long after the oven doors close! 

About The Witch’s Bakery
The Witch’s Bakery is a cozy Adventure RPG about a joyful witch who opens her bakery in modern Paris. She has one special power: she can see into people’s hearts and heal emotions through magic!

YOUR DAILY LIFE AS A WITCH-BAKER IN PARIS

You play as Lunne, who has just arrived in the city! Each day is split into three phases:

• Daytime, where Lunne manages her bakery and serves clients with her team of friends.
• Evening, where Lunne explores Paris, builds relationships, discovers the city’s secrets and goes inside her friends’ troubled heart.
• Night, where Lunne rests, improves her magic, decorates her bakery and spends time in her cosy atelier.

The story progresses through the days as you earn experience, money, and fame, meet new friends and heal their heart.

A COLOURFUL PARIS IN A JOYFUL ADVENTURE

Once your work day is done, you can visit several districts of Paris to meet with main characters, engage in activities to learn new skills, buy books for new recipes, etc. Each district has its own characters, activities and shops!

A STORY ABOUT EMOTIONS AND VULNERABILITY

For some people, their emotion is locked away so strongly that Lunne needs to go inside their heart to help them. She enters their “Heart Palace”, a magical space where emotions and thoughts take shape. Lunne needs to guide the personified Emotion back to the heart.

Inside the Heart Palace, Lunne discovers the person’s deepest struggles and finds the key ingredient she needs to make a bread that will heal them!

About Sunny Lab

Sunny Lab is an indie team of experienced developers from France, united by a passion for creating hopeful stories filled with lovable characters, joyful smiles, and deep emotional journeys. The Witch’s Bakery is their first title, due to come out in 2026, following a massively successful kickstarter campaign. They cannot wait to share it with their community and new players!

About Silver Lining Interactive

Silver Lining Interactive is a brand new independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

Gather gear, muster the troops and master the loop for glory, for death, for loot, on PC, Switch and mobile

Berlin, Germany – January 22, 2026 – Sidekick Publishing, solo developer Hamma Studios and porting studio ATEO are excited to announce that the early access auto-battler roguelike, Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot officially launches in 1.0 TODAY. 

[all proceed to yell ‘DWARVES’ in unison with thunderous pride]

Watch the brand new launch trailer, featuring dwarf-lore accurate voiceover by Ravs of Yogscast and Scotland fame below

Following its popular Steam early access period (with over 130,000 units sold and ‘Very Positive’ from 1,735 reviews) Dwarves is taking the leap into 1.0 like that one dwarf in that battle that one time who didn’t want to tell the elf. Available on PC (Steam), Switch and mobile (iOS and Android), the platform expansion brings the infectious dwarven mayhem to handhelds and pocket devices for exciting pick-up-and-go action.

“Four years of development and beards that grew longer with every iteration. This game was born from sleepless nights, wild ideas, and amazing community feedback. It’s an homage to dwarves, chaos, and the sheer joy of letting things escalate.” says Rafael Weilharter, owner and Solo-Developer at Hamma Studios.

To celebrate the 1.0 release and platform expansion, Sidekick Publishing has launched a brand-new trailer born from a spontaneous and very fitting collaboration.

“We wanted to celebrate Rafael’s incredible work and vision with a trailer befitting of pure dwarven energy, so a Scottish accent was a must,” says Jasmin Oestreicher, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Sidekick Publishing. “Having met Ravs from the Yogscast at TwitchCon last year, Melvin [Melvin Frank, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Sidekick Publishing] and I reached out via Discord and he was on board instantly. It’s a great example of why we value direct, authentic relationships with creators who share the same spirit we do.”

On porting the game to handhelds and mobile Sebastian Tobler, Co-Founder and General Manager at ATEO says “Our core challenge was fitting the scale of a chaotic dwarven raid onto a handheld screen. We delved into the depths with Rafael, digging all the way to Moria to forge a Switch and mobile experience that captures the true essence of the game.”

In Dwarves, players build a fully customisable army from ten unique dwarf classes that eat rocks for breakfast. Take your cohort of tanks, assassins, mages and more on in a familiar roguelike loop to conquer orcs, great foes and dragons in auto-battling carnage that will have beardlings such as ‘Simon’ chomping at the bit to get back in the action with full meta progression. With millions of army and loadout compositions possible, strategy and loot are everything. Gather gear, muster the troops and master the loop for glory, for death, for loot!

Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot follows hot on the heels of Sidekick Publishing’s first published title, Deadly Days: Roadtrip which launched into early access in September 2025.

London, UK – January 22, 2026 – Forge unique weapons and carve your legacy as a legendary swordsmith in BLADESONG, the ultimate swordmaking game, available today in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

In the dark corners of Eren Keep, whispers of rebellion stir. As the city’s swordsmith, customers come with coin in their hands and demands on their lips, seeking blades of deadly precision, balance, and beauty. Perfect your craft as a master bladesmith to meet their requests and find trusted companions in an original blacksmithing RPG/sim.

Use innovative blade shaping tools and an intricate modular building system to craft any sword you can imagine. Create the weapons of any world, from East to West, and history to fantasy. With every detail customizable, and each piece meticulously crafted and adorned, no two creations are ever the same. 

For the roadmap of content coming to BLADESONG during Early Access, check out this Steam post.

KEY FEATURES: 

• Become a legendary swordsmith by crafting swords for Eren Keep’s various factions, fulfilling requests for warriors, nobles, and mercenaries to earn your keep and improve your forge.
• Use innovative tools to design and craft each sword, balancing ratings and requirements with precision to meet your customers’ specific needs and expectations.
• Unlock new skills and abilities to master the art of swordsmithing, and discover a story-rich narrative with RPG elements as you uncover the secrets of Eren Keep. 
• Grow your collection of sword parts in Campaign Mode and forge without limits in Creative Mode, a deep swordmaking sandbox featuring a vast library of sword parts, tools, materials, and engravings.
• Use Magic Words to easily share creations among a community of swordsmiths, and print decorative models of your in-game creations by exporting STL files for 3D printing.

“With over 180,000 wishlists on Steam and a phenomenal response to the demo and playtests, we’re so excited to share BLADESONG with players today,” said Stuart Morton, Publishing Director at Mythwright. “Blending rich creativity with deep storytelling and the thrill of swordmaking, BLADESONG is a wholly original game that has already captivated the hearts of the creative game community. With big Early Access plans already in the works, we can’t wait for players to jump into BLADESONG and start providing us valuable feedback on what they would like to see added.”

BLADESONG is available now in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store for $19.99 USD / £16.99 GBP / €19.99 EUR, with an additional 10% launch discount available for a limited time. A bundle containing the game, soundtrack and a bonus package of desktop wallpapers is also available, alongside a playable demo available to download on Steam and the Epic Games Store. 

ABOUT SUN AND SERPENT CREATIONS
SUN AND SERPENT creations are a rising indie studio based in Germany with talent from Moon Studios and Ninja Theory. Founded in 2023, Bladesong will be the studio’s debut title with an Early Access release in January 2026.

ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT
Mythwright is an independent publisher founded by industry veterans. Established in 2024, Mythwright has already signed a range of exciting titles including Thronefall, Kaiju Cleanup, TerraTech Legion, TerraTech Worlds, TerraTech, Going Medieval, Cozy Marbles, Galacticare, War for the Overworld, Bladesong, Innkeep, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Deadstick – Bush Flight Simulator and Touch Type Tale – Strategic Typing.

A new trailer celebrating the launch of the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version and large-scale DLC has been unveiled.

Hertfordshire, 22^nd January 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force invite players on a thrilling journey through the Three Kingdoms with the launch of their tactical action game DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS on Nintendo Switch™ 2. Simultaneously, fans can experience brand-new stories, expanding the world of DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS with the release of a major DLC, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS Visions of Four Heroes, now available on Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. In celebration, a new launch trailer has been released.

Originally released in January 2025, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS thrusts players onto the battlefield as a nameless hero endeavouring to restore peace in a new and deeper interpretation of the traditional Three Kingdoms narrative. With the largest number of on-screen soldiers in the history of the DYNASTY WARRIORS series, fans can experience the action of 1 vs. 1,000 battles like never before.

The expansive DLC Visions of Four Heroes will allow players to delve into new sides of the legendary heroes Zhang Jiao, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, and Lu Bu, accompanying them in “What If” scenarios. New companions, including a mysterious new officer, will also appear, adding depth to the unfolding story. Also enhancing the experience are two new weapons, the “Bow” and “Rope Dart”, which will enable players to influence the battlefield in unique ways by employing the individual characteristics of each weapon. Furthermore, additional features such as the “Training Ground”, where players can hone their skills before setting out onto the battlefield, will allow players to enjoy their action-packed Three Kingdoms experience to the fullest.

DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS is already available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS Visions of Four Heroes and the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version are now available. The game features Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of

Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com.

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Classic ‘90s mech anime merges with Greek mythology in this fresh deckbuilder experience, with a Pre-Alpha demo available on Itch.io from January 21.

London, UK – January 22, 2026 – Developer Turtle Juice and publisher Curve Games have today announced MECHBORN, an innovative roguelike deckbuilder experience that blends ’90s mech anime with Greek mythology – but with an added twist. In MECHBORN, your mech is your deck; freely mix and match mech parts and unlock new pilots to craft devastating custom decks, carving a path across three ever-evolving continents to protect Earth’s colonies and repel the Kaiju incursion. 

Whilst Earth is on the brink of destruction from a constant onslaught of Kaiju attacks, only one organization has the ability to fight back. TITANCORE forges the ‘MECHBORN’, elite pilots who go through a mech-synchronization process to develop the skills needed to defend Earth’s colonies, and hold off the hordes of invading enemies. 

The trailer below offers a first look at MECHBORN’s kaiju-slaying combat and roguelike deckbuilding systems:

MECHBORN reimagines traditional deckbuilding with the unique Conveyor Belt system. Every card played is immediately replaced, forcing players to think ahead, position cards strategically, and chain pilot abilities to forge mech-pilot synergies and unleash attack combos that can turn the tide of battle.  

Ernani Rocha, Lead Designer at Turtle Juice shared: “With MECHBORN, we wanted to rethink what moment-to-moment strategy feels like in a roguelike deckbuilder. The conveyor-belt card system fundamentally changes how players plan, adapt, and position themselves every turn.”

Key Features

• Pilots: Play as one of 12 pilots with unique skills and backstories. Combining different pilots with different mechs can even lead to unique and devastating pilot-mech synergies to crush enemies. 
• Adaptive Exploration: There are no fixed routes in MECHBORN – you can move and fight in any direction you choose across the three expansive continents. But beware! Fuel is finite, so mismanagement of resources might result in a stranded pilot ending up as Kaiju prey. 
• Endless Builds: Players can freely mix and match mech parts to add new cards to their deck – either creating custom builds for deadly combos or fully matching sets for valuable perks. 
• Conveyor Belt System: MECHBORN doesn’t use a traditional hand of cards. Instead, players start with 7 cards in their ‘Conveyor Belt’. With each card that’s played, a new one enters. Position support cards to unlock new abilities and combine with pilot skills to create combos that reshape the course of battle!

MECHBORN is coming to Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 in late 2026. Players can play the Pre-Alpha demo on Itch.io, which is live now. 

About Turtle Juice

Founded in the outback of Brazil in 2012, Turtle Juice are an indie game studio made up of 23 passionate developers. With over a decade of experience, the team is known for creating original, mechanically driven games such as Fluffy Horde and Elderand. Every Turtle Juice title is built around a strong creative vision, distinctive gameplay systems and a deep sense of care and personality. True to their motto “In every game, a piece of our soul”, the studio pours heart and craftsmanship into everything they create.

About Curve Games 

Based in London, Curve Games (a Nazara Technologies group company) is an award-winning publisher across PC, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and mobile. Curve boasts a uniquely diverse games catalogue of over 50 titles that includes smash hits such as For The King I & II, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, Lawn Mowing Simulator, the 55 million unit-selling Human Fall Flat and Nintendo Switch chart-topper Wobbly Life.

The creators of I Am Your Beast release an off-kilter alien infant stock market sim on PC, with Xbox coming soon as part of a multi-game partnership

El Paso, TX – January 22, 2026 – Developer Strange Scaffold (I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere) is thrilled to announce that the upcoming alien infant stock market sim Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is launching on Steam for PC on January 29. It will be Steam Deck verified at release. As part of a multi-title partnership with Xbox, the title will also be soon available on Xbox consoles.

From the team behind I Am Your Beast comes Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, a sharp arcade satire that skewers financial systems and corporate greed. It’s set in the same universe as Strange Scaffold’s 2021 hit, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator. Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is part of Strange Scaffold’s multi-game partnership with Xbox, which has included recent titles like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown and Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3.

“Xbox has supported my creative voice, and Strange Scaffold’s systematic approach towards sustainability in video games, from the very beginning” says studio head Xalavier Nelson Jr. “Continuing a 7-game partnership to ensure players on Xbox receive Strange Scaffold games consistently and in style is something I’m both honored and excited to do.”

“Xalavier Nelson Jr. and the team at Strange Scaffold are consistently creating innovative experiences with unique perspectives, making them an ideal partner for the Developer Acceleration Program,” says James Lewis, Director of ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program. “We are proud to partner with this team to ensure that more Strange Scaffold games continue to reach players on Xbox platforms.”

Lewis continues: “Building on our previous partnership to bring El Paso, Elsewhere and I Am Your Beast to players on Xbox, we are excited to welcome the next seven titles from the Strange Scaffold team. This partnership will ensure that games like Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3, TMNT: Tactical Takedown, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and other unannounced titles are reaching players on Xbox and giving them the options to play in more places by supporting Xbox Play Anywhere.”

In Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, players inhabit the lives of baby traders across the universe in rapid-fire anthology campaigns, and hire shady consultants to gain insight on prospective investments. Don’t worry, you’re not bargaining on actual alien children—just their digitally simulated lifespans. Totally above board.

This includes shorting a baby’s life if you have a hunch their existence will be miserable, or cashing out just after they win the Galactic Lottery to share in the positive market sentiment. Chase profits through the highs and lows of day trading on a volatile stock market, and confront the messy ethical and economic consequences that inspired it in the real world in the process.

Key Features

• Seven distinct planets to trade procedurally generated alien baby stocks on, each showcasing unique ideas of what it means to be profitable and productive to society.
• Consultants you can hire before the trading day to gain information on your trading targets.
• An anthology of mini-campaigns following the lives and complications of baby traders across the universe.
• A loan shark that won’t let you pay him back, because he’s then legally allowed to shoot you.
• A pulsing electro-industrial soundtrack by Kris Kirk.
• The ability to short a baby, because you believe its life will suck.

About Strange Scaffold

Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., known for his work as a leading developer on CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere, I Am Your Beast, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, and dozens of other critically acclaimed projects. For more information on Strange Scaffold, visit strangescaffold.com.

Discover Dice-Driven Tactics and Replayable Adventure on PC

Brussels, Belgium, January 22 2026  – The dice are rolling today! Independent studios eSolu and Team Mojo Games announced that a free playable demo for Odds Chronicles is now available on Steam for PC, giving players their first hands-on experience with the tactical roguelite RPG.

The Odds Chronicles demo offers between two and four hours of gameplay, depending on player skill and choices, with strong replayability for those eager to explore different abilities, dice combinations, and tactical approaches.

Players step into the role of Evryn, a fallen royal bodyguard trapped in the mysterious Tavern outside of Time, and venture back into a land shaped by memory, chance, and consequence. The demo introduces the game’s story, grid-based and dice-driven combat, where positioning, line of sight, and smart resource management are just as important as the roll itself.

Each run is tracked through an Adventure Journal available in the Tavern hub. This journal records scores and detailed run information, allowing players to compare past attempts, analyze their choices, and experiment with new strategies on future runs.

The demo culminates in a challenging boss encounter designed to put players’ tactical planning and strategic decision-making to the test. This final battle brings together the demo’s core systems (dice management, positioning, ability synergies, and risk-taking) into a decisive confrontation. Players are invited to sharpen their strategy, embrace the odds, and see if they can defeat the boss before the run comes to an end.

With its mix of tactical combat, roguelite progression, and tabletop-inspired presentation, the demo offers a representative slice of the full game planned for its 2026 PC release, with versions for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S arriving later.

Players can wishlist the game on Steam and Epic Games Store to follow development and stay informed about upcoming updates ahead of the full PC launch in 2026.

About the game

In Odds Chronicles, you play as Evryn, a fallen royal bodyguard whose defeat at the hands of the tyrant Hyria sparks a journey across shifting lands and branching destinies. Stranded in the mysterious Tavern outside of Time, Evryn must reclaim honor, face powerful enemies, and uncover secrets that stretch beyond revenge. Along the way, additional heroes with unique dice loadouts and playstyles will join the adventure.

Combat plays out on diorama-style battlefields where positioning, line of sight, and clever use of abilities are key. Each roll of the dice generates Strength, Dexterity, and Magic resources that fuel attacks, trigger powerful combos, and unlock Wild Dice to turn the tide when you need it most. Every decision, from when to unleash a skill to how you adapt to an unlucky roll, can change the course of battle.

Between runs, the Tavern grows with new allies, upgrades, and skills unlocked through Memory Shards. This persistent progression system ensures every journey feels meaningful, while randomized events, shifting storylines, and branching choices keep each run unique.

Key Features

• Dice-driven tactical combat on grid-based battlefields with terrain elevation, and line-of-sight mechanics
• Branching adventure with evolving story events shaped by your decisions
• Multiple playable heroes, each with unique dice pools, skills, and playstyles
• Replayable roguelite progression with permanent upgrades and expanding Tavern features
• Strategic relics, consumables, and dice enhancements to build your own approach
• Atmospheric, tabletop-inspired visuals that bring the world of Lynn to life

About the Developers

Odds Chronicles is co-developed by eSolu and Team Mojo Games, a collaboration between five industry veterans and a talented junior team. With more than 75 years of combined experience across PC and console development, art, engineering, and production, the studios bring both expertise and fresh creativity to the project. United by a shared passion for role-playing games and tabletop adventures, the teams set out to create a game where dice-driven chance meets tactical depth and narrative exploration.

GRYPHLINE Debuts the Next Evolution of the Arknights Universe with 135 Free Pulls and a Frontier Reimagined

SHANGHAI — Jan. 22, 2026 — Step into the wilderness and light the path beyond…Global publisher GRYPHLINE today announced that Arknights: Endfield has launched globally on PlayStationⓇ5, PC via the official launcher and Epic Games Store, and mobile devices via Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The 3D Industrial RPG arrives as a free-to-play title with cross-platform progression following a global pre-registration phase that surpassed 35 million sign-ups. To celebrate the global debut, players can claim an extensive array of rewards, including sign-in bonuses and milestone rewards equivalent to at least 135 pulls across different banners. 

Arknights: Endfield is the latest entry in the popular Arknights universe, a franchise that has exceeded 100 million downloads to date. This launch marks the first time the IP has expanded beyond mobile, bringing its signature strategic depth to console and PC. Arknights: Endfield introduces a new frontier storyline and a world built around exploration, real-time combat, and base-building. Players command squads of up to four Operators, combining skills, elemental synergies, and coordinated tactics across fast-paced encounters. 

“Bringing the Arknights IP into a 3D space is a huge milestone for me personally. Making that leap from 2D to 3D is no small feat as a developer, and from the start, we knew we didn’t want to make something that felt like everything else out there. Instead, we leaned into what we genuinely love playing ourselves, factory automation, and committed to seeing that idea through. It took a long time, and a lot of hard work, to turn that obsession into the Endfield you’re seeing today,” said Light Zhong, Co-Founder & Director at GRYPHLINE.“I believe people support our games because they can feel the quality and the heart behind them. I hope you enjoy the experience, and I look forward to hearing your feedback as we continue shaping the game together.”

The story follows the Endministrator (Endmin) – a legendary guardian awakened from a ten-year hibernation to lead Endfield Industries from their orbital headquarters, the OMV Dijiang. On Talos-II, players harness the Automated Industrial Complex (AIC), a system used to architect integrated production networks and power grids across the wilderness. As the Endmin, players must manage these facilities, defend the Civilization Band from organized raider clans, and investigate the origins of their self-commissioned “Zeroth Directive”. 

Key Features: 

Explore The Rugged World of Talos-II – Venture into the vast industrial landscapes of Talos-II. Lead Endfield Industries in expanding across the planet, neutralizing threats, and uncovering an unfolding mystery. 

Engage in Tactical Squad Combat – Command your entire four-operator tactical team at once, working in sync to unleash powerful combo skills. Coordinate team synergies to stack elemental effects, weaving abilities together to amplify damage through continuous combat interactions as you overcome the formidable threats of Talos-II! 

Architect Integrated Production Networks – Master the Automatic Industry Complex (AIC) to bridge the wilderness with automated production lines. Follow blueprints or design freely to produce everything from advanced gear to medicine, creating the industrial backbone required to support Endfield Industries’ expansion. 

Command from Orbit – Manage Endfield Industries’ headquarters aboard the orbital OMV Dijiang. Construct and upgrade cabins, build trust with fellow operators, and interact with guests to discover unique narrative moments. Arknights: Endfield leverages the latest graphical technologies, including native 120 FPS support, realistic snow-stepping, environmental puddle reflections, and more. Players can also toggle NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and Frame Generation independently. The title includes plug-and-play support on PC and mobile for both PlayStation (DualSense & DualShock) and Xbox controllers with haptic feedback for a premium, tactile experience.

Arknights: Endfield has been rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. To learn more about the game, visit the official website and X @AKEndfield. For more information about GRYPHLINE, please visit the official company site.

About GRYPHLINE

GRYPHLINE is the global publishing brand of HYPERGRYPH, headquartered in Singapore, with branches across multiple countries and regions. Our mission is to bring unique and high-quality gaming experiences to players across the world. As the trusted global publishing partner of HYPERGRYPH, we are responsible for releasing titles including Arknights: Endfield, Ex Astris, and POPUCOM. We are also expanding into more areas of global publishing, launching the official player community SKPORT, and actively engaging in investments and IP licensing to grow our global business. More information can be found here on the official company site www.gryphline.com.