[Craon, France] — December 17, 2025 — The developers of The Abbess Garden today announced that the cozy narrative gardening game will launch on March 2, 2026. The release date announcement coincides with the game’s inclusion in the Women-Led Games – The Game Awards Edition, celebrating women-led development teams and their upcoming titles.

Set in 1643 France, The Abbess Garden is a third-person gardening game that blends grounded horticulture, historical intrigue, and gentle storytelling. Players take on the role of Agnès, a young peasant entrusted with restoring a long-abandoned private garden at the abbey of Port-Royal-des-Champs – a real historical site that today stands as a national museum.

At the heart of the experience is gardening inspired by real botany. Players plant, water, move, and care for flora based on authentic needs such as soil type, moisture, and proximity to other plants. With no grid-based placement, the garden grows organically, changing across seasons and through multiple life stages for each plant. Flowers, roots, leaves, and seeds can be gathered at the right moment for botany, medicine, and story-driven quests.

As the garden slowly comes back to life, players uncover hidden objects, expand collections, and unlock new areas. These discoveries feed into a quiet narrative centered on a mysterious book left behind by a deceased spy – a text the local community must decipher before its meaning reaches the attention of European royalty. Alongside this intrigue, The Abbess Garden tells a warm, linear story about care, curiosity, and connection, including a tender romance that unfolds naturally over time.

Designed to be calm and approachable, The Abbess Garden encourages players to progress at their own pace. Story chapters advance only when the player chooses, allowing space for exploration, observation, and simple enjoyment of the garden itself.

The Abbess Garden will be available on March 2, 2026. The game is currently featured in the Women-Led Games – The Game Awards Edition, highlighting projects led by women across the industry.

This summer, when the world gathers to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™, fans can playa newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game exclusively on Netflix Games.

Through this game, developed and published by Delphi Interactive, Netflix members will be able to experience the emotion and drama of the tournament in its purest, most joyful form: fast to learn, thrilling to master, and built for anyone to jump in. Fun will be just a click away, and anyone can play – solo or with their friends online. All you need is Netflix and your phone.

“The FIFA World Cup is going to be the cultural event of 2026, and now fans will be able to celebrate their fandom by bringing the game right into their living rooms,” said Alain Tascan, President of Games at Netflix. “We want to bring football back to its roots with something everyone can play with just the touch of a button.” 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, “FIFA is very excited to team up with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This major collaboration is a key milestone in FIFA’s commitment to innovation in the football gaming space, which aspires to reach billions of football fans of all ages everywhere in the world and will be redefining the pure notion of simulation games. Our reimagined game truly marks the beginning of a new era of digital football. It will be available for free to Netflix members and is a great historic step for FIFA.”

“Football is the biggest thing in the world. As lifelong FIFA fans, we’re honoured to help usher in the bold, next generation and reimagine the future of the franchise. Our mission is simple: make the FIFA game the most fun, approachable, and global football game ever created,” said Casper Daugaard, Founder & CEO of Delphi Interactive. Andy Kleinman, President of Delphi Interactive added, “Together with FIFA and Netflix Games, Delphi is building a game worthy of the world’s favourite sport – a game that anyone, anywhere, can pick up and instantly feel the magic of football.” 

Millions of people already watch Netflix on their TVs, and now you can play games there too. The new FIFA game will join recently released titlesas part of a suite of games that Netflix members can find on TV right alongside their favorite shows and movies, using their phones as a controller. 

More information to follow in 2026. *This game will be available on select TVs in certain countries, with plans to roll out further over time. Read more here.

Leamington Spa, UK – December 17, 2025: Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and independent studio Clover Bite have released a new gameplay overview trailer for the upcoming metroidvania GRIME II. Narrated by Yarden Weissbrot, Director and Producer of GRIME II, the trailer showcases the range of abilities players will have at their disposal. These abilities can be enhanced and used to parry from a distance, activate traps, and steal health from enemies.

Players can test some of these abilities and venture into a new and mysterious land in the GRIME universe by downloading the demo today. The demo lets players explore the dangerous Temple of Hands, take on tough enemies and challenging boss fights, and experiment with different weapons, abilities, and mold summons while uncovering secret paths throughout the world.

Download the demo here

About Grime II 

Become a stealer of forms in GRIME II, the sequel to 2021’s acclaimed action-adventure metroidvania. You are a Formless – an art mimic, absorbing creatures and summoning molds in their shape.

Venture into a new and mysterious land in the GRIME universe, where danger and wonder await around every corner. Use your surroundings in tandem with your summoned molds to overcome deadly enemies and epic bosses, all the while exploring a deep world full of diverse cultures and characters.

Create your own playstyle by choosing from a variety of abilities, weapons, and mold summons. Learn the makings of your enemies as you summon their form to both aid you in combat, as well as in exploring the various secrets paths of the world.

Features: 

• Molds– Absorb defeated enemies, shaping them into molds which can then be used for special attacks. Use molds to throw enemies, fire projectiles, stun, and even turn into summons.
• Environmental Combat – Wherever you go, the environment provides ample opportunities to damage enemies nearby or from a distance. Be wary, for they can do the same to you!
• Parry and Grasp – Send hand-tendrils to either parry enemy attacks or grasp and absorb them, drawing you closer to learning their shape.
• A Lived-in World – Discover incredible locations made of painted nails and giant vases, each with its own unique civilization, culture, and deep characters to converse with.

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, and Town to City alongside upcoming releases such as Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Grime II, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Rune Dice, Luna Abyss and Modulus. 

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.

About Clover Bite 

Founded in 2014, Clover Bite is the internal studio of Tiltan School of Design and Visual Communication. Harnessing industry expertise and exceptional graduates and students, it employs 7 teams working on projects spanning PC, mobile, consoles and VR, including the veteran Team Malignant, whose debut game GRIME released to critical acclaim in 2021.

The new major update brings some of the latest tanks and fighters jets

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the “Line of Contact” major content update for the online military action game War Thunder is now available to players. It brings dozens of new iconic ground, naval, and air vehicles, including the M10 Booker tank, the Terminator series tank support combat vehicles, the F/A-18E Super Hornet carrier-based fighter, and the Prince of Wales battleship. Applications for the Infantry mode Closed Beta Test have also opened on the official website, and the test itself will start in the coming weeks.

The M10 Booker is a modern American light tank with good mobility, a 105mm XM35 gun, and the best armor-piercing shell of its caliber, capable of penetrating even the best protected main battle tanks. The fire control system includes a convenient panoramic sight, a laser rangefinder, and a thermal imager. Although the M10 Booker program was canceled this year, two dozen vehicles were delivered to the troops in February 2024. In War Thunder, this tank is ideal for reconnaissance and in the sniper role.

The F/A-18E Super Hornet is a major upgrade of the F/A-18C Hornet, significantly different from the original model. For example the airframe was redesigned and is 90% different, featuring an increased proportion of composite materials. It is the most modern and advanced carrier-based 4++ generation fighter-attack aircraft in the US Navy, equipped with an active electronically scanned array radar, 11 hardpoints, a vast arsenal of smart weapons, and a convenient helmet-mounted targeting system.

The BMPT Terminator is a Russian specialized tank support vehicle. Its two 30mm automatic cannons can engage light vehicles and aircraft, while the Ataka ATGM allows for tank hunting. The first iteration of the Terminator also has an automatic 30mm AGS grenade launcher as part of its combat module. Both Terminator versions added to War Thunder use a tank chassis (T-90 or T-72), which provides good mobility and a good amount of protection compared to infantry fighting vehicles and other light vehicles.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

About War Thunder
War Thunder is a free-to-play, cross-platform, massively multiplayer military masterpiece with millions of fans worldwide, that allows players on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac and Linux to fight their way across air, land, and sea in the same battlefield. War Thunder offers 2000+ playable aircraft, armored vehicles and ships from the 1900s to the 2010s. The US, Russian, British, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish, Israeli, South African and French military vehicles represented in game are carefully researched, historically accurate recreations of their real world counterparts. Fans can expect hundreds more added as Gaijin Entertainment commits to ongoing development via regular updates. Official website: http://warthunder.com

Original team of the roguelike pioneer, alongside the Dealer’s iconic voice actor Anthony Skordi, return for upcoming launch 

BRISBANE, Australia – Dec. 17, 2025 – Hordes of Fate : A Hand of Fate Adventure, the grimdark deckbuilding auto-shooter and next installment in the Hand of Fate franchise enjoyed by millions, will launch into Early Access on PC via Steam and Linux in Q2 2026. Additionally, console editions are in the cards for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S launching in 2026. 

The original creators of the series, now at Spitfire Interactive, return to the critically acclaimed and fan-favorite Hand of Fate series nearly ten years after establishing the roguelike deckbuilding genre. Spicy Koala, the PC publishing arm of Yodo1, partners with Spitfire Interactive to elevate Hordes of Fate : A Hand of Fate Adventure by providing the resources needed to deliver a trailblazing experience once again.

“Hands of Fate is a foundational series that paved the way for talented developers who have continued to iterate on roguelike deckbuilders,” Morgan Jaffit, Director, Spitfire Interactive. “We look forward to continuing our spirit of innovation, improving upon the auto-shooter genre, integrating deckbuilding mechanics in new and exciting ways, while delivering a quintessential Hand of Fate experience that millions love.”

It wouldn’t be Hand of Fate without the enigmatic voice of the Dealer, equal parts narrator, dungeon master, and villain. Storied actor Anthony Skordi reprises the role, drawing on years of experience from roles in Star Wars Battlefront II, Mafia: The Old Country, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Mass Effect 3, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Defy fate as one of four iconic characters, using their distinct skill-sets to confront hordes upon hordes of relentless monsters. Engage in action-packed combat and grasp the reins of fate by wisely selecting from a series of equipment and ability cards offered mid-run. Grow to unimaginable levels of strength by cleverly stacking synergistic upgrades, and unlock surprising, branching encounters throughout each battle, all narrated by the infamous Dealer. 

Hordes of Fate: A Hand of Fate Adventure will launch on PC via Steam and Linux in Q2 2026, and later on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S, with both English and Chinese voiceover. The language support includes English, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. 

To learn more, check out the official website, join the community on X and Discord, and search #HordesofFate on social media.

About Spitfire Interactive

Spitfire Interactive is a small independent developer based in sunny Brisbane, Australia, comprised of key creatives behind the Hand of Fate franchise. They are focused on creating high-quality, original titles with a small, talented team. Spitfire Interactive released their debut title, Capes, a turn-based superhero tactics game set in a world where the supervillains have won, in collaboration with Morgan Jaffit, writer on cult classic Freedom Force (2009). Capes released in May 2024.

The team is excited to be returning to the world of Hand of Fate with a new spin on the game of Life and Death. The new project, Hordes of Fate, is a deckbuilding survivor-like auto-shooter set in the Hand of Fate universe.

About Spicy Koala

Spicy Koala is the PC publishing arm of Yodo1, an experienced publishing firm renowned for its mobile hits, including Ski Safari, Rodeo Stampede, and Transformers: Earth Wars, each with hundreds of millions of downloads and lifetime revenue. The team endeavors to build, grow and monetise creative games, previously helping the Hands of Fate series achieve a thrilling success in the Chinese market.

They uphold a developer-first mindset, transparent processes, and a long-term view that focuses on building sustainable, franchise-ready games. The creation of Spicy Koala is a big step in the company’s long-term mission to support talented developers worldwide.

Splitgate 2emerges from Beta with a new era and a new name. No factions, no abilities, no limits. 

Zephyr Cove, NV (Dec 17, 2025) – 1047 Games returns to the arena with SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded, which launches today on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. 1047 also unveiled a new launch video for the portal-based shooter’s next chapter, which features five new maps, four new weapons, improved performance, a new progression system, a generous new storefront and much more.

SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded combines the best of the rewarding DNA of the original Splitgate with the innovations of Splitgate 2, delivering the ultimate Splitgateexperience. The new era of Splitgate celebrates its roots, eliminating factions and abilities while re-emphasizing the kinetic arena gameplay of classic modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination and King of the Hill. SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded also evolves the impressive movement mechanics and immersive visual worlds that distinguished Splitgate 2, delivering momentum and polish in every match. 

Here’s a detailed look at what’s going live: 

• Five New Maps
• Hammerhead: The movement never stops as the combat unfolds in a giant rolling tank.
• Terra 13: A large, circular map in the valley of a mountainous space colony.
• Abyss: The subterranean Splitgate fan favorite returns. 
• Oasis: The sun, the sand, the verticality. A port of Splitgate’s desert palm-tree playground. 
• Karman Station: The very first Splitgate map, reimagined.
• Read here for more on the Five New Maps, including a new Practice Range to test weapons and loadouts: https://www.splitgate.com/news/new-arenas-are-coming-to-splitgate-arena-reloaded
• Arena Modes, Mode Select and Multi-Queue
• Added a true Classic Arena mode with even starts and fixed loadouts–all players begin with an Assault Rifle and a Carbine, just like in the original Splitgate.
• Added the highly requested Mode Selectfeature so players can fine-tune their preferred modes across Quickplay and select playlists, plus the ability to queue for multiple modes at once.
• Added Free For All (FFA) Deathmatch, Shotty Snipers, Team SWAT, Gun Game and Team Fiesta to Quickplay mode selection.
• Improved Performance, Especially for Last-Gen
• Made extensive performance optimizations across the board both within Unreal Engine itself and all of the tech we have built on top of it.
• Significantly improved frame rates, reduced hitching/stutters and minimized mid-match stalls.
• Rebuilt Progression System
• New Career Levels dramatically deepen progression opportunities, with 75 Rookie levels and 1,000 Challenger levels beyond.
• New ability to earn Proelium upgrade currency.
• Added player stats, unlockable weapon cosmetics and Daily Login Rewards.
• Read here for more on the enhanced Progression System: https://www.splitgate.com/news/diving-deep-on-progression
• New Store Experience, Lower Prices and Splitcoin Refunds
• Reduced bundle prices across nearly the entire store, with nothing above $20.
• Automatic reimbursement of price difference via Splitcoin for previously purchased Splitgate 2 bundles whose prices are now reduced.
• Added new Proelium Exchange for players to purchase weapon cosmetics with the newly earnable Proelium upgrade currency.
• Read here for more on all Store changes: https://www.splitgate.com/news/splitgate-arena-reloaded-store-update
• Streamlined Battle Pass w/ New Ultra Tier
• Battle Pass tickets now function like XP, advancing you automatically as you play.
• Battle Pass rewards are no longer gated by chapters, allowing players to grind at their own pace.
• Added Ultra Pass upgrade option.
• Read here for more on all Battle Pass changes, including the Pass Epilogue: https://www.splitgate.com/news/splitgate-arena-reloaded-battle-pass-update 
• Four New Weapons
• New Power Weapon – Railgun: charge it to take out multiple enemies with a single beam.
• New Primary Weapons – Light Machine Guns (LMGs): Velocity (large-mag), Strata (four-round burst fire) and Barrage (triple barrel chaingun that shoots three at a time).
• Refreshed Audio
• New in-game music, new music for climactic phase of select modes.
• New audio cues for enemy portal emergence, portal gunfire and in-air movement.
• UI & Visual Overhaul
• New color palette emphasizing darker tones evoking arena shooter origins.
• New post-match flow, including a new MVP spotlight.
• New refer-a-friend feature.
• Customization Enhancements to The Lab (Map Creator)
• Ability to swap custom materials.
• New skybox and lighting options.
• New color-picker tool, refreshed gamepad controls and more.

And this is just the beginning. The team at 1047 will bring Splitgate 2’s Battle Royale and multi-team Onslaught modes with additional improvements to SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded in 2026. For more details on everything launching today, check out the full Launch Overview (https://www.splitgate.com/news/splitgate-arena-reloaded-launch-overview). We can’t wait to see you in the arena. 

A vast new open-world awaits you; register on Steam now to secure your spot in the playtest!

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – 17 December 2025 – Solo indie developer ALX Theory is excited to welcome all dungeon crawler enthusiasts and MMO addicts to traverse their massive new open-world in the latest Playtest for the Steam PC melee slasher, Swordai, starting Dec. 17th and lasting through Dec. 23rd. 

Grab your sword and get ready to venture through extraction MMO Swordai’s merciless new open-world trials in their upcoming playtest. With the new world, comes new enemies, each more challenging than the last. Master brutal, fast-paced directional combat, with ripostes, feints, parries, kicks, and combos all at your disposal. If your adventures are successful, you’ll be rewarded handsomely, but push too far, and you risk losing it all.

Go Beyond the Walls

A new open-world awaits you in Swordai! Go beyond the castle walls to explore a region filled with new monster types and major objectives, including the Forsaken Mines, Athari Castle, Forsaken Chapel, and the Challenges of Lava and Mist. Find soul monuments to gain permanent buffs, and uncover the region’s secrets, including over 90 chests to loot. Once you’ve built up enough strength, unlock fast travel pads and soar easily to your next destination. While PvP is still a major part of the open-world experience, collaboration is key to conquering the more challenging objectives. 

Meet the Arcanist

The Arcanist, and with it potion crafting, has been added to Swordai and will be available in the upcoming playtest. Use the materials you gather during your journeys to create powerful potions and reusable healing flasks that’ll aid you in diving deeper into the world. Improve your recipes for longer-lasting buffs that you can stack to grow even deadlier. 

Enhanced Player Experience

Swordai features an easy-to-learn, yet difficult-to-master combat system. Beginning with basic abilities, players will be able to pick up the combat system easily and unlock more advanced moves as they progress throughout the game. For every unique challenge a dungeon presents, players must constantly adapt to complete different levels that test their strategy and quick-time combat skills. Scaling dungeons means better loot as players progress further. The NPCs that roam these halls offer different rewards based on their region and tier.

QoL Improvements

With each new patch and playtest, Swordai continues to grow and improve. The current playtest features an update to the feint system, allowing a more fluid combat experience. It also offers a plethora of upgrades to the animations and visuals, as well as sound improvements and general optimization of the dungeons. Lastly, players can look forward to being able to bulk purchase items from the shops for more streamlined interactions.

Gameplay Features:

• Compete in massive, multiplayer dungeons while traversing sprawling tower floors filled with monsters, bosses, traps, treasure, and rival players.
• High-risk, high-reward gameplay that pushes players to determine if they should escape while they can or risk it all and dive deeper for better loot.
• An easy-to-learn yet difficult-to-master directional combat system provides a fluid yet brutal combat experience filled with an elaborate moveset of feints, kicks, parries, and more.
• Step through the portal with friends to meet up in your region’s lobby and take on the dungeons, or open-world, together. 
• Grow stronger with powerful abilities and upgrades as you progress through the game. The more dungeons you conquer, the harder you’ll hit back against the NPCs in between you and your hard-earned loot.
• Level up your alchemy skill and craft potions to give yourself a fighting chance in your next dive, with reusable healing flasks and combat elixirs that unlock and improve the more you play.

If you’re interested in getting in on the action, sign up for the playtest now through Swordai’s Steam page.

About ALX Theory

ALX Theory LLC is a one-man operation by Alex Sutherland, a solo developer from Las Vegas, Nevada. Combining two of his favorite genres, melee slashers and dungeon crawlers, Alex is making the game he’s always wanted to play with Swordai– and he can’t wait to share it with the world.

Templar Brings Gate Zero to AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona This Week

ALPHARETTA, GA – DECEMBER 17, 2025 – Video game publisher Templar Media today announced its strategic acquisition of Bible X, the Norwegian development studio behind the highly anticipated time-travel action-adventure title, Gate Zero. This partnership secures the long-term future of the Gate Zero intellectual property and provides Bible X with the support to deliver its story to a global audience, including its recently confirmed plans to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

“From the moment we saw Gate Zero, we knew it had enormous potential as a high quality game that was being created for a massive, yet underserved gaming audience,” said John Gibson, CEO and founder of Templar Media. “With this acquisition we can now apply the full experience, support and resources of Templar Media into creating the incredible ‘Entertainment First’ experience that gamers worldwide have been asking for.”

This acquisition by Templar Media marks a cornerstone investment for the new publisher founded by Gibson, a 25-year games industry veteran. The company’s “Entertainment First!” philosophy is central to its mission of bringing great experiences likeGate Zero to the market. For Bible X, this acquisition provides the resources and support to fully realize its ambitious goals.

“Templar Media gives us the stability and strategic support to fulfill our original vision and expand on it,” said Arve Solli, studio head of Bible X. Our goal from the very beginning of the project has been to take players on a fun and engaging journey back in time, allowing them to experience firsthand the events of the Bible during one of the most pivotal and significant moments in history. Now, we have even greater tools and resources to bring this vision to life in an even more powerful, immersive, and high-quality way. “As proven by the commercial success of TV and movies like The Chosen and The King of Kings, there’s a massive audience seeking top-tier content that explores their values. With Gate Zero, we plan to meet that demand with a full-featured, story-rich video game that allows the player to explore the history and stories found in the Bible, in a grounded and historically accurate way.”

Faith-based media has seen continued momentum with titles like Sound of Freedom grossing over $250 million worldwide, while streaming platforms and studios significantly increased their investment in religious content (WSJ). At the same time, overall music streaming growth is slowing – but Christian and gospel genres are bucking the trend, continuing to rise in popularity and engagement (AP).

Bible X first illustrated its creative talents with a very successful Kickstarter campaign that hit 100% of its goal of €200,000 within 79 hours – signaling strong audience interest. The story-rich action-adventure video game sends players on a journey back in time through the Bible to complete missions, evade capture and uncover and restore the real version of history.

ABOUT TEMPLAR MEDIA
Based in Atlanta, GA, Templar Media is a video game publishing and media company founded by 25-year game industry veteran John Gibson. With an “Entertainment First!” philosophy, Templar goes beyond traditional funding and marketing by prioritizing a “Relational Publishing” approach, fostering deep partnerships with development teams to ensure mutual success. Leveraging its extensive experience from franchises likeKilling Floor, Maneater, and Chivalry 2, Templar is poised to bring unforgettable, high-quality gaming experiences to a global audience.

ABOUT BIBLE X
Bible X is a Norwegian game studio founded in 2020 as part of the BCC Media. We strongly believe in the powerful medium of gaming and its role in engaging, educating and inspiring youth today. Our goal is to take players back to the source and allow them to experience the message of Jesus in a modern and immersive way. Gate Zero is our debut game.

ABOUT GATE ZERO
Gate Zero is a historical, semi open-world action-adventure with sci-fi elements, set in a dystopian future where a ruthless global regime is the sole arbiter of truth. Journey with Max, who discovers his late parents’ hidden time machine during his grandmother’s arrest by the authorities. Complete missions, evade capture, assist legendary Biblical figures, and unravel intricate riddles that reveal profound truths, as you learn the extreme lengths the regime will go in order to ensure true history is never known. Overcome oppressive Roman forces and battle evil entities in limbo between future and past, as you work to save your grandmother, history, and the future!

Studio Wildcard Reveals Bob’s New Look, Urban’s Expanded Role, and Exclusive Cinematic Tease During Snail Games Investor Day

NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 17, 2025 – Studio Wildcard has announced that Karl Urban (The Boys, Dredd, The Lord of the Rings) will expand his creative partnership with the ARK franchise, returning to voice fan-favorite character “Bob” in ARK: Lost Colony and lending his likeness for the upcoming 2026 slate of new Bob-focused content for ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA). The news was revealed during yesterday’s Snail Games Investor Day, where Wildcard co-founder and Development Director Jeremy Stieglitz presented ARK franchise updates.

The first in-game screenshot of Bob has been revealed, showcasing a redesigned model in Urban’s likeness as well as confirming new voiceover performances including Bob’s True Tales: Tides of Fortune and Bob’s True Tales: Galaxy Wars, both highlighted in the ARK: Survival Ascended 2026-2027 roadmap.

“I’ve had a blast working with the ARK creative team, and I’m excited to step deeper into Bob’s world,” said Urban. “The new look, the expanded story, the tone – they’re all coming together in a really fun way. Bob is an extravagantly boastful personality who is a riot to bring to life and I can’t wait for players to see what’s next.”

First appearing in ARK: The Animated Series and featured as the grandiose narrator in ARK: Bob’s Tall Tales, Bob has quickly become one of the most outlandish characters in the ARK universe. Known for his self-aggrandizing claims in the franchise’s history, his charismatic presence as an ARK veteran – whose success is fueled more by luck than extraordinary ability – has made him a fan-favorite within the ARK community.

“ARK fans love Bob. They were…let’s just say passionate when he was killed in the opening of the animated series, but luckily death can be impermanent in the world of ARK.” said Stieglitz. “Bringing Karl’s likeness into the game closes the gap between the voice fans know and the 3D character they’ll now see on-screen. Karl already has the strong, ‘all-American’ look of Bob, so it just made sense. With so much content coming, this is the right moment to fully portray the character within ARK: Survival Ascended.”

Lost Colony drops Survivors into a vast occupied city where they become the hunted, unlocking powerful new kinds of character abilities, unique gear, building systems, and exotic tames. Will Survivors be able to face down the demons lurking in Arat Prime, and bridge ARK’s past and future? Players can find out when ARK: Lost Colony launches December 18.

Buy the Lost Colony Expansion Pass ($29.99) now to unlock exclusive ARK: Lost Colony preview gameplay content for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC platforms.

Studio Wildcard also confirmed that ARK: Survival Ascended has now surpassed 4 million units sold since launch. For the latest updates, join the ARK Survivor’s conversation on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit our website at playark.com and watch us tame ‘n train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com

A supernatural deduction adventure where logic and psychic powers collide

Team Tetrapod and Gamepia are excited to announce three major updates for the supernatural deduction adventure Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest: a newly updated key art, the second official trailer, and a free playable demo releasing on Steam.

The new key art visually reflects the emotional undertones of the story — an inverted world and a girl falling into the sea, hinting that the narrative behind the calm surface is far from purely bright.

The newly released second official trailer captures the world of Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest and the core appeal of the game, portraying the supernatural mysteries the protagonist confronts and the emotional shifts that unfold on the path toward the truth in a cinematic way. 

This new footage introduces the mysterious tool known as “Staff,” a relic with supernatural power, and the journey to uncover its forgotten past, hinting at a world where what is shown on the surface and what lies beneath tell two very different stories.

The trailer suggests that the first answer is not always the real one; there is another story hidden behind the obvious, and the player’s deduction can expose it — or overwrite it. In a world where logic and psychic powers collide, players reconstruct the past, rewrite their own conclusions, and overturn the truth itself, creating a distinctive and tension-filled deduction experience.

The second official trailer reinforces the chilling yet beautiful tone that defines Staffer Retro, highlighting its emotional contrasts, striking atmosphere, and thematic depth.

The trailer is now available on the official YouTube channel.

Players can now experience the entire first case of the full game in a free Steam demo.

The demo supports five languages at launch: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese

Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest is currently in development for a global release in 2026.