The next major update to GTA Online is now available to play.

A Safehouse in the Hills introduces three lavish new mansion properties with a wealth of amenities, a set of exciting new missions, a chance to reunite with Michael De Santa and his wife Amanda from GTAV Story Mode, a fleet of new upscale vehicles, the new Rockstar Mission Creator, and much more.

Here’s a summary of everything included in A Safehouse in the Hills:

• Three new Mansion properties, The Richman Villa, Tongva Estate and Vinewood Residence, featuring:
• AI Assistant, allowing players to fast travel from the Mansion to any of their owned properties, throw public or private Mansion Parties and boost Production at any Businesses, and more
• Master Control Terminal to remotely manage Businesses
• Driveway to park a Personal Vehicle and Private Rooftop Helipad with the complementary Mansion Volatus helicopter
• 20-vehicle Garage
• Yoga area and Gym Equipment to temporarily boost player stats
• Swimming Pool and Hot Tub
• Dog kennel and cat bed from which players can add a nameable companion
• Salon with a resident Barber and Tattoo Artist
• Trophy Cabinets to display accomplishments
• Interior customizations and add-ons, including an Armory, Arcade, indoor Car Podium, Vehicle Workshop, a dedicated Security team that reduces the frequency of attacks and raids on Businesses or prevents them entirely with a security upgrade, and more

• New Vehicles: The futuristic Pfister X-treme (Super), the throwback-inspired Übermacht Sentinel XS4 (Sedan), and the retro-styled Grotti GT750 (Sports Classic)
• KnoWay Out: Brand-new Missions helping Avi Schwartzman take down a shadowy surveillance network by a self-driving vehicle start-up – available to all players
• Weekly Challenge: A GTA$400,000 bonus for successfully foiling KnoWay’s plot as a Leader
• A brand-new Rockstar Mission Creator: An in-depth toolkit allowing players to design, build, and share their own Missions
• New GTA+ Benefits: Early access to the new Vapid FMJ MK V, the added benefit of adding Hao’s Special Works, Benny’s, Drift Tuning, and Missile Lock-On Jammer capability to vehicles from a mansion’s Vehicle Workshop, 50% off HSW Upgrades, and the ability to remotely give assignments to Hangar, Warehouse, and Bail Office Staff from The Vinewood Club App
• Plus, a new Getaway Driver random event, four new Emotes, and Missile Lock-On Jammer capability for 50 additional vehicles, with more to come including festive celebrations, more vehicles, Odd Jobs, Missions, seasonal Adversary Modes and more

Please see the Rockstar Newswire for more information about today’s launch.

This month, stalk the streets of ancient Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, cut down demons across a fallen empire in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, shred through hell’s underworld in Skate Story, or soar among the clouds in Granblue Fantasy: Relink. All these titles and more are available in December’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup. Meanwhile, Soulcalibur III brings arcade action to PlayStation Plus Deluxe. All of these will be available to play Tuesday, 16 December, aside from Skate Story, which released into the service Monday, 8 December.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

Assassin’s Creed Mirage | PS5, PS4 

Play as a cunning young street thief seeking answers in this majestic Middle Eastern open world. Experience the home of the original Assassins in this exciting, narrative-driven, open-world adventure. In this smaller scale, back-to-basics Assassin’s caper, you play Basim, a young street thief seeking answers. Roam the richly detailed, reactive and vibrant streets of 9th-century Baghdad, uncovering the mysteries of the past as you fight to secure your future. Stalk the shadows and become the ultimate assassin. Enjoy 6 hours of extra gameplay with Valley of Memory, the major update that expands Basim’s story and introduces the breathtaking new region of AlUla, with gameplay improvements across the full game.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty | PS5, PS4

184 AD, Later Han Dynasty China. The land is overcome by chaos and destruction. The imperial dynasty that prospered for many years is now about to collapse. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.

Skate Story | PS5

You are a demon in the Underworld, made out of glass and pain. The Devil has given you a skateboard with a simple deal: Skate to the Moon and swallow it — and you shall be freed. Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the ash and smoke of The Emptylands as you take on a seemingly impossible quest. Learn to master your weight and motion to conquer the weeping concrete. Savour the ritualistic beauty as you set your feet to pop a perfect kickflip. Skate fast to destroy vicious demons, help a forgetful frog, and save other tortured souls on your journey from fragile beginner to hardened skater. Push through hell and discover The Devil’s greatest weakness: humility, perseverance, and a disgustingly sweet backside tailslide. All you need is your skateboard.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink | PS5, PS4

Explore the Sky Realm, a floating archipelago set against a great blue expanse, and battle to decide its fate in this 3D action RPG. Become captain of a skyfaring crew as you sail with a colourful cast of crewmates on your quest to find Estalucia, a legendary island said to lie beyond the sky’s end. Visit the Zegagrande Skydom and unveil a web of intrigue that will embroil you in a battle for the fate of the entire Sky Realm. Create a party of four, each with unique weapons, skills and combat styles, and master a deep real-time combat system with team-based techniques including Link Attacks and Chain Bursts. Take on quests, battle enemies and score valuable loot solo, or party up with friends for up to four-player co-op.

Planet Coaster 2 | PS5

Reach new heights of creativity, management, and sharing as you construct the theme parks of your dreams, combining epic water rides and coasters to delight and thrill your park guests. Balance thrilling your guests with managing your budget – populate your park with amazing, efficiently powered attractions and the right amenities to boost your rating and become a theme park master. Enhanced and improved building and pathing tools let you create spectacular, true-to-life theme parks, complete with sprawling plazas. Dive into a world of creativity with nine distinct themes, from returning classics like Pirate and Western, to exciting new additions in Viking and Mythology. With thousands of themed customisable pieces at your fingertips, every creation will be truly unique.

Cat Quest III | PS5, PS4

Play as a swashbuckling privateer in this 2.5D open-world action RPG set in a fantastical pirate-themed world, the Purribean — an archipelago swarming with Pi-rats searching for the Northern Star, a long-lost mythical treasure. Alongside your trusty spirit companion, set sail through the Purribean in your very own ship! But beware, the seas are dangerous, and a mutiny is nigh as the hordes of Pi-rats under the order of the Pirate King hunt you down… Cat Quest III is playable either solo or in local co-op.

Lego Horizon Adventures | PS5

Journey to a distant future, where the land is made of Lego bricks and lush nature has reclaimed the Earth. Join hunter Aloy as she battles to save Earth from an ancient digital demon, and a gang of sunworshippers who want to live in a world without shade so they can soak up the rays while everything burns. Hunt machines on your own as Aloy, or unlock colourful heroes Varl, Teersa, and Erend, and use their unique skills to defeat enemies and overcome challenges. Share the fun with another player online, or via innovative couch co-op on a single screen, so you’re always in the same world together.

Paw Patrol: Grand Prix | PS5, PS4

No track is too big, no racer too small! Race around Adventure Bay with all your favourite Paw Patrol pups and up to 4 players at once – but look out for the obstacles left by mischievous Mayor Humdinger! The Paw Patrol are on their fastest mission yet, to win the Pup Cup! Drive around iconic locations, including Adventure Bay, Jake’s Snowboarding Resort and The Jungle to find out who will be crowned the winner. Play with friends in this multiplayer championship, where you can pick any of your favourite pups including Chase, Skye or Marshall. But watch out, because sneaky Mayor Humdinger could be just around the corner to turn your race into a crazy catastrophe!

Paw Patrol World | PS5, PS4

Explore the world of Paw Patrol like never before, in a 3D action adventure where anything is possible. Play as your favourite pups, drive their vehicles and save the day by taking on fun rescues and missions. Freely roam Adventure Bay, Jake’s Mountain, the Jungle and Barkingburg, in missions designed for pre-school players. Enjoy a brand-new story and play flashback missions inspired by classic Paw Patrol episodes, either in single-player or with a friend in split-screen co-op mode. And customise your game with countless collectables, like emotes, pup tags, postcard stamps, costumes, vehicle stickers, and artworks for the Chickaletta Exhibition.

PlayStation Plus Deluxe

Soulcalibur III | PS5, PS4

Chosen by history, a man becomes a warrior. Engraved into history, a warrior becomes a hero. Enjoy this timeless tale of swords and souls, transcending history and worlds, destined to be told forever. Experience Soulcalibur III, originally released on PlayStation 2, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. The Soulcalibur series is a weapon-based fighting series of games where players put their mastery of their character’s weapon to the test. The game features the Chronicles of the Sword mode that fuses real-time simulation with versus fighting-style action. In Soul Arena, choose between Quick Play for relentless battles against CPU opponents and Mission mode for fights set under special conditions.

*PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue and PlayStation Plus Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.

Sony Pictures Core Movie Credit Promo | Thursday, 11 December – Monday, 12 January**

Purchase any 12-month PlayStation Plus membership and get movie credit(s) to spend on the Sony Pictures Core app. Dive into epic blockbusters like Venom The Last Dance, 28 years later, Karate Kid Legends, Anaconda, and more***—your next movie marathon starts here****!

**Offer valid between December 11, 2025 to January 12, 2026. Offer available only where no other discount applies. Cannot combine or stack offers. Number of movie credits varies based on plan and membership status. Offer only available when purchased on PS5, Web browser and Mobile (PS App). PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Separate download of the Sony Pictures Core App is required to redeem Movie Credits. Must be 18+ to register for a Sony Pictures Core account. Movie Credits must be claimed and redeemed in App by January 12, 2026. Sony Pictures Core terms apply: https://www.sonypicturescore.com/termsofservice

***Titles and availability vary by market. 

****Regions: Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, United States.

To learn more about the full lineup, visit the PlayStation Blog.

Keep up with the latest news from PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

TOKYO, Japan — Dec. 10th, 2025 — NeverAwake FLASHBACK, the nightmarish roguelite twin-stick shooter and sequel to NeverAwake (Metacritic’s 40th highest-rated PC game of 2022) developed by Neotro Inc. and published by Phoenixx Inc., launches today on PC via Steam for $9.99 with a 20% discount until Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

A horde of adolescent horrors has trapped young Rem into an eternal slumber, and only by facing her biggest fears head-on can she reawaken. Float through the dark recesses of a child’s mind, and fight against inner turmoil caused by dislikes on social media, upcoming dentist appointments, and her disdain for vegetables (gross, right!?). 

What, were you expecting run-of-the-mill ghosts and ghouls? Nah, these are real terrors. Dodge incoming projectiles and return fire while dashing around the screen in classic twin-stick SHMUP fashion. Spice up the arcadey action with FLASHBACK’s roguelike twist, with more than 90 randomly shuffled levels filled with uncomfortable memories, dozens of bosses, and powerful, run-altering equipment.

Equip a customized combination of three weapons and three accessories for every run. Create long-range builds that can accurately batter bad dreams from afar, or opt for close-quarters firepower that spreads in multiple directions. Collect codes in Rem’s dreams that can transform stages, alter difficulty levels, and increase item drop frequency. Find out where Rem’s nightmares lead in a hand-drawn dreamscape with a touching narrative and multiple endings.

“NeverAwake FLASHBACK represents childhood in multiple forms,” said developer Hiroshi Sawatari. “The fast-paced action is reminiscent of arcade games when we were kids, back when we faced the same adolescent fears Rem encounters…though she definitely handles them differently than we did!”

Revisit the award-winning prequel and its sequel with the new “NeverAwake Nightmare Bundle” featuring both NeverAwake and NeverAwake FLASHBACK with a special 35% discount until Thursday, Dec. 18th, 2025, lowering to 15% off afterwards.

NeverAwake FLASHBACK is now available on PC via Steam for $9.99 with a 20% discount for two weeks with language support in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Phoenixx Facebook page, follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter, follow Neotro Inc. on X / Twitter, and follow developer Hiroshi Sawatari on Twitter. 

About Neotro Inc.

Neotro Inc. is a Japanese independent game development company based in Yokohama with a particular affection for arcade games, and has previously released the 2D fantasy side-scrolling shooters VRITRA Complete Edition and VRITRA HEXA for exA-Arcadia. By bringing two words, “Neo” and “Retro” together, Neotro Inc. chose their name to follow the saying “OnkoShuin”（温故知新, which translates to “learning from the past” and “carrying old wisdom to create new.” 

About Phoenixx Inc.

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx Inc. aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

A cozy culinary quest with real bite

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 10, 2025) – Timberline Studio have been hard at work in the kitchen, and they’re about to turn up the heat. This charming mix of cozy cooking, light-hearted farming and strategic deckbuilding adventure, made a delicious appearance at Day of the Devs and announced that players can get a taste of the game in its brand-new playable demo available right now on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2417470/Beastro/

And that’s not all, Timberline have also announced Beastro will also be coming to PlayStation 5 in Spring 2026, joining the already announced releases on Steam, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass. 

Welcome to Palo Pori, a peaceful village of artisans and tastemakers, where not all heroes wield swords, some prefer the spoon.

When darkness stirs beyond the village walls, it’s up to Panko, a talented young chef, to keep his community, and the brave Caretakers who defend it, fueled and ready for adventure.

In Beastro, players will chop, flip and sizzle their way through charming cooking minigames, growing fresh ingredients, serving townsfolk and preparing strategic meals to empower their adventuring allies. Every dish they create becomes a powerful card in a flavorful deckbuilding combat system, played out in theatrical puppet battles.

In Beastro, saving the world starts with a really good meal.

Prepare to cook up a storm and support the heroes of Palo Pori when Beastro launches in 2026 on PS5, Steam, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass. For more information, visit https://www.beastro.game 

About Timberline Studio:

Timberline Studio is an independent game studio based out of Los Angeles, CA and our homes.  We build games that explore vibrant worlds with unexpected characters and stories. That desire stems from our diverse team, which brings varied perspectives, identities, and backgrounds into our creative process. We pride ourselves on building a team combining both experienced members of the industry and untapped talent who are seeking to find their place to shine and grow. Timberline is built on the mindset that we are here to make great games and better ourselves as a team and studio.

Lead your team of unique heroes and outwit the competition in this fast-paced 1v1 multiplayer turn-based tactical strategy game!

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Dec. 10, 2025 – Polden Publishing and Blindspot Games are excited to launch a new demo for Infinity: HexaDome Tactics on Steam today! The demo features four unique playable champions – the first heroes from a much larger roster planned for release. Matches are designed to be fast, tense, and highly tactical, with interactive arenas, cover, and tactical cards shaping constantly evolving battlefield conditions.

Blending turn-based tactics and PvP combat, HexaDome Tactics is a turn-based, 1v1 multiplayer, tactical strategy game built on the deep gameplay mechanics of the Aristeia! board game and set in the rich sci-fi world of Infinity Universe. Assemble a diverse team of class-based heroes with unique abilities and gameplay. Be merciless but not brainless: take control of your team, outwit your opponents, and rise to the top.

HexaDome Tactics is planned for release in 2026, developed with a player feedback-driven approach and ongoing community playtests. The demo gives players an early chance to experience the game and help shape its final form.

Key Features

• 1v1 turn-based tactical battles
• Deep systems inspired by Aristeia! and the Infinity universe
• Four demo champions from a larger upcoming roster
• Fast, interactive matches with tactical cards and dynamic arenas
• Development shaped by playtests and community feedback

The Infinity: HexaDome Tactics demo is live now on Steam! To learn more about Polden and the games in its publishing line-up, visit polden.gg and join the Discord community.

About Blindspot Games

Based in Montreal, Blindspot Games is a brand-new independent studio whose objective is to create high-quality games with a small team in which every member has a direct impact on the quality of their projects.

About Polden

Polden Publishing is an indie game publisher dedicated to helping talented creators connect with their audience. We provide transparent, honest, and data-driven support, empowering developers to bring their unique visions to life. To find out more, visit polden.gg.

TOKYO — Dec. 10, 2025 — Awaysis, the physics-fueled co-op dungeon brawler from Kyoto-based developer 17-BIT, combines crisp combat and comic relief in Q2 2026 on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, as revealed today during Day of the Devs. Go hands-on with the first level in Awaysis’ debut demo, available now as part of the ID@Xbox Demo Fest until Sunday, Feb. 22nd, 2026.

The Dark Lord of Darkness and his gaggle of Grimlins have cut off an entire planet’s water supply, turning the Animal Tribes’ fertile soil into inhabitable hardscape. Adventure solo or assemble a mangy crew of up to three additional misfits, investigate a life-threatening drainage clog, and fight to end famine for an entire world.

Awaysis’ comedic mischief, physical humor, and arcade action come together in deep, chaotic combat, but hyper-responsive, crisp controls keep you in charge at all times. Introduce foes to your best friends “Physics” and “Gravity” by bopping foes off ledges and into nearby hazards with weighty, directional weapon swings. Dish out swift combos with lightweight swords, or charge up haymakers with heavy axes. It’s fighting you can feel!

Dash and surf atop hilly terrain to build momentum, then hit ramps to get airborne. Clear massive gaps, find hidden treasure in hard-to-reach areas, and unleash high-speed attacks against brutes that block the path forward.

A motley mixture of creatures is here to save the day! Venture into the unknown as Auro, the fearless fox from the surface world. Join forces with gullible-yet-loyal frog Cicero, the trash-talking turtle Vernelle who speaks only in rhyme, and Sperling — the newest member of an elite Sparrow special ops unit… with zero combat experience. A true dream team!

Take a break from saving the world to duel against friends. Test brains and brawn in a variety of free-for-all and 2 vs. 2 game modes, including Deathmatch and King of the Hill, complemented by a soundtrack from renowned games composer Hip Tanaka (Metroid, EarthBound, Super Smash Bros. Brawl), and artwork by Satoshi Matsuura (Illustrator, Bravely Default, Bravely Second, Mother 3, Legend of Mana) and Alexandre Diboine (Illustrator, Disney).

Awaysis’ demo is now available on Xbox Series X|S with English language support, andarrives on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in Q2 2026 with language support for English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), and Chinese (Traditional & Simplified). For more information, visit the official 17-BIT website, and follow 17-BIT on Instagram, X / Twitter, and YouTube.

About 17-BIT

17-BIT is an award-winning, independent game development studio based in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in experiences inspired by classic games that hearken back to the 16-bit golden age of gaming, augmented with the best of the latest modern technology. Previous titles include Skulls of the Shogun, GALAK-Z, and Song in the Smoke.

Dear diary, it is time to survive a spaceship crash against all odds

[Aotearoa / New Zealand] – December 10, 2025 – Stormcloak Games and indie.io have announced during the Frosty Games Mini showcase that Adaptory, the indie survival base-building colony sim, will enter Early Access on Steam on January 26, 2026. Frosty Games Mini is an online event dedicated to the finest games created in Australia and Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Adaptory is an ambitious systems-driven adventure focusing on the valiant crew of a Terranean starship on a mission of exploration. A sudden malfunction forces the ship to crash land on an uncharted planetoid. Roused from their long slumber, the player’s four explorers now need to survive on the seemingly barren rock, build a base to sustain themselves – and hopefully not get on each other’s nerves too much.

Each explorer is procedurally generated, with their own set of skills, traits, and opinions. Beyond simply determining what they can do well and what will almost certainly lead to an emergency, they drive relationships between explorers. Their interactions create a unique story for each playthrough, with each explorer leading a unique life after the crash. Players can explore their thoughts by examining their diaries or listen in on the conversations going on as they go about their busy daily routines.

These routines start out simple, focused on immediate survival: Find food and oxygen supplies scattered in the crash, build shelter to protect explorers from the cold vacuum, and set up a rudimentary base. Complexity naturally grows over time: Pre-packaged supplies run out eventually and explorers need to set up agriculture to secure food and oxygen supply, while research using recovered data chips requires expanding across the planetoid for more raw resources. Eventually, players are able to add automation to the base, to manage the volume of tasks as the post-crash shelter turns into a sustainable settlement.

Players are free to tackle these emerging challenges as they see fit, backed by CHARLI, the cheeky artificial intelligence tasked with ensuring the explorers’ survival. CHARLI’s tutorials help players grasp each element of the gameplay, interlocking with the intricate simulation of physics and chemistry. Adaptory simulates gravity, temperature, density, viscosity, and even phase transitions for fifty different materials. Each problem has a solution limited only by the players’ ingenuity in using these systems for their own benefit, whether it be funneling molten rock to provide heat and power, or refining materials into rare resources. Players should stay on their toes: Environmental anomalies, unchecked expansion, the odd meteor shower or sun eclipse will stress-test both explorers and their base, requiring further creative thinking in case of an emergency.

The resulting emergent gameplay and players coming up with novel, yet sustainable solutions to these problems are a pillar of the game’s design.

“We wanted to create a game that encourages resiliency, long-term thinking, and reflecting on the impact that the player has on their environment and community,” notes Jevon Wright, solo developer and designer. “We believe that the challenge of nurturing them is more rewarding than simply abandoning our mistakes and looking for a fresh canvas.”

Are you up to the challenge? Adaptory will enter Early Access on Steam on January 26, 2026. Join the Discord server and a growing community of Adaptory fans actively involved in helping shape the game’s design.

Play the free demo today in the Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest ahead of the full Xbox and PC launch in Spring 2026.

Publisher 4Divinity and developer Leap Studio today confirmed that the highly anticipated action roguelite Realm of Ink will launch on Xbox Play Anywhere in Spring 2026, arriving day-and-date with the game’s PC V1.0 release. 

To mark the announcement, Realm of Ink is now featured in the Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest, offering players a free, hands-on first look at its fast-paced ink-washed action. Running through the end of December 2025, the event highlights standout indie titles with exclusive playable demos available only on Xbox

What’s Inside This Demo: A Glimpse into the Ink Realm

Realm of Ink is a roguelite action game that uniquely fuses the artistic essence of traditional Chinese ink painting with the spatial dynamics of Western art, creating a visually striking experience where poetic beauty meets a tangible, dimensional world.

Blending this exquisite ink-style art with razor-sharp combat, the Xbox demo puts players in the role of Red, a swordswoman hunting the elusive Fox Demon. Along her journey, she uncovers a shocking truth: her life is part of a scripted tale, dictated by the world around her. To survive and shape her destiny, Red must break free from the story, defy fate, and rewrite her own path – one battle at a time.

The demo provides a substantial preview of the game’s foundation, covering content from the first two major chapters including: 

• Rich Exploration: Traverse over 40 distinct maps and face 8 formidable boss battles.
• Dynamic Identity: Unlock 3 playable characters in the demo and switch between different combat forms at the base camp. The full game will feature 11 unique forms, including the Swordsman, Assassin, Summoner, and more.

The Signature System: Ink Gems & Perks

At the heart of Realm of Ink’s gameplay lies the Ink Gems & Perks system, fully showcased in the demo with access to more than 40 distinctive items.

• Strategic Synergy:
  Equip two Ink Gems and unleash powerful combo effects. Nearly every pairing creates a unique synergy and can even summon an ink-formed pet to fight at your side.
• Endless Possibilities:
  Discover Perks throughout levels and shops to amplify or transform your build. Mix and match them with your Ink Gems to trigger massive damage, dramatic battlefield effects, or additional pets. Every run offers new surprises and explosive potential.

Following a successful run in Steam Early Access, the team at Leap Studio has continued to refine Realm of Ink with regular content updates, improvements, and community-driven adjustments. The Xbox demo now gives console fans their first chance to experience the game’s evolved combat, stunning ink-style world, and roguelite depth ahead of launch.

Xbox fans can wishlist Realm of Ink now on the Xbox Store, and PC players can continue to support the game by wishlisting on Steam.

Realm of Ink Key Features

• Evolving Action Combat – Switch between distinct combat forms, combine powerful Ink Gems, and build creative loadouts that change with every run.
• Rebirth-Forged Progression – Death reshapes the narrative, unlocking new abilities, forms, and story paths as you fight to break the ink-bound cycle.
• Deadly Ink Pets – Summon and evolve companion creatures that support you in battle with unique forms and abilities.
• A Striking Eastern-Inspired World – Explore shifting realms filled with creatures and myths drawn from Chinese folklore, brought to life through expressive ink-style art.

Realm of Ink launches on Xbox Play Anywhere and PC V1.0 in Spring 2026. Try the free demo during the Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest or on PC via Steam, where players can also explore the game’s story, lore, and mechanics through Early Access. Wishlist now to stay updated on upcoming reveals and development progress.

Expand your bus empire to feature a school bus service, be sure not to miss pick ups and drop offs, or you’ll have a lot of angry parent emails to answer to!

Paderborn, Germany, 10th December 2025: PeDePe and Aerosoft are proud to share the release of City Bus Manager’s newest DLC,School Bus & Student Transportation, available now on PC via Steam for only €9.99 (inclusive of a 20% launch discount). 

City Bus Manager made an instant impact in Early Access, inspiring players worldwide to recreate and improve the bus networks they use every day, expanding coverage, designing smarter routes, and building the transport systems they always wished existed. 

With the new “School Bus & Student Transportation” DLC, players can take their networks further by adding a complete, highly realistic school transport ecosystem to their cities. Starting today, players can add 10 new school bus models from different regions, plan dedicated school routes with morning pickup and afternoon drop-off lines, and tune schedules to authentic, country-specific school timetables. New features like a Student Pass ticket type, school satisfaction ratings, punctuality tracking, and fresh stats make every route a test of reliability and safety, especially as student numbers shift by district, residential zones, and time of day. 

Main Features of the School Bus & Student Transportation DLC Include:

• Ten new school bus models: from compact regional buses to classic long-body school vehicles
• New line type: Create school-only bus routes, adapting to student numbers and home locations
• Timetable integration: Match your schedules to real-world school hours based on each country
• New ticket type: Introduce Student Passes for dedicated school routes
• Detailed statistics: School satisfaction ratings, punctuality scores and comprehensive feedback
• New scenarios and challenges reflecting the daily demands of running a city’s school transport network

Buy, maintain, clean and schedule buses, manage your staff, and turn your company into a thriving transport empire. The “School Bus & Student Transportation” DLC for City Bus Manager is available now for PC via Steam.

About Aerosoft – HOUSE OF SIMULATION

Aerosoft GmbH was founded in 1991 at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport and develops add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator. From 2002 onwards, add-ons for Train Simulator were also developed. Since 2007, Aerosoft has expanded its spectrum to include a wide range of transport and professional simulation titles including On the Road, OMSI 2, Autobahn Police Simulator and City Bus Manager. In 2016, Aerosoft published the successful Fernbus Coach Simulator in cooperation with FlixBus, as well as Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation. Aerosoft also acts as the exclusive European distributor for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and XPlane 12. With over 40 employees, Aerosoft is one of the leading publishers in the world of transport simulation.

About PeDePe:

PeDePe GbR was founded in 2015 in a small town by Lake Constance, Germany, when three brothers decided to turn their shared passion into a professional game development studio. As experienced software engineers and architects, they combined their expertise to create realistic economic systems for bus simulation games, beginning with popular OMSI 2 add-ons such as Bus Company Simulator, OmniNavigation and Control Centre Simulation. In 2022, PeDePe released their first full game, City Bus Manager, which quickly became a fan favourite. Today, the team expands the world of CBM once again with the release of the “School Bus & Student Transportation” DLC on Steam for PC.

Enemies learn. Hunters adapt. New Rise City bleeds neon.

[Indonesia – December 10] – Step into the neon-soaked chaos of New Rise City. Indonesian indie studios SeblaccSoft and YSY Softworks, in partnership with indie.io, are bringing Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters—a high-octane action roguelite where enemies learn from every move—to PC via Steam on January 16, 2026.

Set in a dystopian metropolis ruled by crime lords and corporate enforcers, Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters puts players in the boots of two elite bounty hunters whose destinies collide on opposite sides of the same vendetta. Angel, a driven student out for revenge, and Lea, a sharp-edged survivor chasing her next big payout, are both tracking the most dangerous crime lord in New Rise City. Their missions intertwine, their motivations clash, and their choices shape a branching narrative of loyalty, betrayal, and survival.

At the heart of Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters is its Adaptive Combat System. Bail Force introduces a groundbreaking system where enemies dynamically learn and counter the player’s fighting style in real time, forcing constant tactical evolution. Unlike traditional roguelites with static enemy patterns, this creates a living, breathing challenge that adapts to each player’s unique approach: lean on ranged weapons and enemies will close the distance; favor melee or dodge-heavy play and they’ll change how they spawn, pursue, and attack.

“We built the Adaptive Combat System so enemy reactions are directly tied to how players fight,” said SeblaccSoft. “If players stick to one comfort zone—melee or ranged—the game responds by shifting enemy stats, spawn patterns, and behavior to push them out of that habit and keep each run feeling tense and fresh.”

Combat takes inspiration from classic 2D arcade action: tight controls, crisp hit-stop, and fast, readable encounters where every slash, shot, and dash matters. Run-and-gun firefights blend with close-quarters blade work and stylish combos, while a modular Add-On Upgrade System lets players customize builds. Add-Ons provide passive bonuses and active ability enhancements that can be tuned to amplify favored weapons, flip a failing strategy on its head, or lean into the shifting demands of late-game hunts.

As an action roguelite, Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters is built for replayability. Procedurally generated city hunts send players across changing New Rise City zones, remixing layouts, encounters, and enemy compositions so no two runs play quite the same. Each hunt unlocks new perspectives on Angel and Lea’s intertwined story, with multiple endings shaped by protagonist selection, combat tendencies, and key narrative choices. The result is a roguelite loop where mechanics and story evolve together, rewarding experimentation not just with better builds, but with new narrative outcomes.

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