Free update 12 Expands X-11 with Meteor Showers, Missions, and The Return of The Galactic Front

August 20, 2026 – Run for cover, Troopers! Offworld, in partnership with publisher Knights Peak, has launched the free Update 12, “Attack on X-11,” for Starship Troopers: Extermination. Nearly doubling the size of the X-11 map, the update opens up new build locations, combat areas, and places to take on missions. 

On X-11, Bugs are no longer the only threat. Meteor Showers make their debut on the planet because threats on the ground just weren’t enough. The popular Galactic Front limited-time event also returns with new Perks and, of course, the Morita Mk 3. Check out the key highlights for Update 12 below:

X-11 Map Expansion

Planet X-11, located inside the rings of a gas giant, is a scientific and mining colony in the Tibannis System that houses a deep space listening post and the Teefang communication array for the federation. 

The expanded X-11 battlefield introduces new combat zones, build sites, and territory for Troopers to explore, including new missions across the planet:

• 3 AAS
• 1 ARC
• 1 Horde
• 1 Hive Hunt

Troopers will also need to keep one eye on the sky as the new Meteor Showers Environmental Mutator will send them racing for cover.

Events, Missions, and Service Records

Update 12 brings back the popular Galactic Front limited-time event, new daily missions, and service records to take on:

• 18 New Class and Weapon Daily Missions
• 21 New Class and Weapon Service Records 
• New Perks and the Morita Mk 3 weapon
• The Galactic Front returns its limited-time event

New supporter DLC

Troopers can now gear up with two new Supporter Cosmetic Packs, Toxic Sunrise Supporter Pack and Hydro Hydra Supporter Pack, available to purchase at [4,99 $/EUR] each. 

Toxic Sunrise Supporter Pack Includes:

• Toxic Sunrise Helmet Decal
• Toxic Sunrise Weapon Skin
• Toxic Sunrise Helmet Visor
• Toxic Sunrise Uniform Palette
• Toxic Sunrise HUD Nameplate: Emblem
• Toxic Sunrise HUD Nameplate: Frame
• Toxic Sunrise HUD Nameplate: Background
• Toxic Sunrise Player Banner: Medal
• Toxic Sunrise Player Banner: Ribbon
• Toxic Sunrise Player Banner: Background

            Hydro Hydra Supporter Pack Includes:

• Hydro Hydra “toxic” Helmet Decal
• Hydro Hydra Weapon Skin
• Hydro Hydra Helmet Visor
• Hydro Hydra Uniform Palette
• Hydro Hydra HUD Nameplate: Emblem
• Hydro Hydra HUD Nameplate: Frame
• Hydro Hydra HUD Nameplate: Background
• Hydro Hydra Player Banner: Medal
• Hydro Hydra Player Banner: Ribbon
• Hydro Hydra Player Banner: Background

Update 12 rounds out its new content with performance enhancements, optimizations, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes. For the full list of Update 12 changes, check out the official patch notes here.

Inspired by the Starship Troopers movie, Starship Troopers: Extermination is an up to 16-player co-op FPS with six unique classes that puts players on the far-off frontlines of an all-out battle against the Bugs! Squad up, grab your rifle, and do your part as an elite Deep Space Vanguard Trooper to take back planets from the Arachnid threat! Starship Troopers: Extermination is available for PlayStation 5, Windows (Steam), and Xbox Series X/S.

For more information, check out the press server and the official website: https://www.starshiptroopersextermination.com/news

Featuring 10-Star Kyo Kusanagi, the arrival of new Legendary fighter Leona Heidern, and a host of anniversary events and rewards.

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 20, 2026 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, is celebrating the first anniversary of its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK with a special update centered on Fighters Festa, running from August 20 to September 16. Players can also experience a new fighter, new growth content, a major Team Battle renewal, and more.

At the heart of Fighters Festa is the Kyo Kusanagi Arrival event, spotlighting Kyo Kusanagi (KOF ‘98 version) who can be raised up to 10-Star during the event and carries [Endurance] Synergy. To thank players for a year of support, the celebration also delivers a Thank-You Gift of 500,000 Rubies and a 1st Anniversary Special Check-In event with daily login rewards. In addition, a set of limited-time benefits are now available, including increased Legendary rates on the Arrival Pick-Up Summon; the returning Ruby BACK Event; and a Premium Summon Rate Up & Point Boosting Event with boosted chance to summon Legendary fighters and bonus Premium Points. The Minigame Arcade, featuring five mini-games from the game’s history, opens August 27.

This new update adds Legendary fighter Leona Heidern (KOF XIII version). A mercenary commander who navigates the battlefield with calm composure and carries [Rush] Synergy. Leona Heidern’s arrival event and the [Rush] Synergy Pick-Up event are now underway through September 2 that give players the opportunity to obtain Leona and fighters with [Rush] synergy, respectively.

Keepsake is a newly-added system that lets players upgrade unique items symbolizing each Legendary fighter for additional stats and effects. Each fighter will receive a Keepsake, joined by a matching Pick-Up Summon Rerun. The first is Athena Asamiya, arriving August 20 with an [Endurance] Synergy running through September 2.

Team Battle also receives a major renewal this update: fighter deployment expands from 5 to 7 members, a new Formation System grants team-wide bonus buffs for a chosen formation such as offense or defense, and rotating Season Buffs bring bi-weekly changes to the competitive environment. Alongside these changes, Practice Mode has been improved to let players test team compositions under the same penalty conditions as live matches.

Story Stages, Growth Dungeons, and other progression content receive further expansion, including Gold Rush, Void Sanctuary, City of Vengeance, Paradox Research Lab, and Influence.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is based on SNK’s “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” IP. The game features iconic fighters from “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” series reimagined in pixel art graphics that gamers are familiar with from THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, allowing players to build their own team of favorite Fighters and enjoy dynamic combats. Players can strategically create their decks by combining at least 5 and up to 25 different Fighters and formations.

For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website.

“THE KING OF FIGHTERS” is an iconic fighting game series that led the fighting game craze in the 1990s, with over 15 titles released to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS and its Fighters have been receiving strong support among fans around the globe for decades as the series’ systems and stories have evolved over time. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

ⓒ SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ⓒ Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble Neo Inc. 2024 All Rights Reserved. 

Design marble masterpieces in a rich, physics-based marble run maker, available now

London, UK – August 20, 2026 – Roll into a world of cozy creativity and build your own marble run masterpieces in Cozy Marbles, an imaginative, physics-based marble run building sim, available today on Steam.

Engineer masterful marble runs and showstopping courses in a deep and creative marble run sim. Discover a rich library of parts and tinker with freeform construction tools to create your perfect marble run, from looping ASMR tracks to high-speed marble races. 

Place spirals, twists, boosters and drops for high-speed marble mania, float across anti-gravity fields, and use cannons to launch your marbles across the track. Feeling extra creative? Bounce your marbles across xylophone blocks to make music and melodies!

Customise your marbles using a range of colours, faces, and hats, and unlock exciting new track pieces and environments, including a whimsical Fairytale Tavern and a futuristic Space Station. 

Take on in-game challenges or enjoy a massive toybox at your own pace, all while unwinding to a relaxing lo-fi soundtrack. Share your marble-lous masterpieces with other players by exporting your courses online, or easily import a world of creations via in-game Steam Workshop integration.

Cozy Marbles is available now on Steam for $9.99 USD / €9.99 EUR / £8.99 GBP, with a 10% launch discount available until September 1st.

ABOUT PIXEL PEA GAMES
Pixel Pea Games is a solo developer making cozy games, based in Berlin, Germany. Cozy Marbles is the studio’s debut game.

ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT
Mythwright is the independent publisher of hit Simulation, Management and Strategy games including Thronefall, Going Medieval, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Bladesong and TerraTech Legion.

Rain and wind affect weight and drag, making sailing through the skies more dynamic than ever!

Los Angeles, CA – August 20, 2026 – Loric Games and Snail Games USA have just launched a major new update for their airborne open-world survival RPG crafting game Echoes of Elysium. Called the Tempest update, this adds highly requested rain and wind effects, along with rebalancing adjustments and quality of life improvements.

These new weather effects aren’t just for show either, as precipitation now interacts directly with your ship and everything on it. Wet ship pieces and stored items gain weight and drag, certain stations can be inoperable if they’re soaked through, and the world gets a moodier, rainy atmosphere to match. Each biome has its own separate cycle and rate of weather events, and while your ship and everything on it gains a wetness status while in rain, they’ll dry out once the rain lets up.

Wind is also stronger and more variable than ever, where sailing against and the current has much more of an impact. This is made especially prevalent through new wind effects. Furthermore, thrusters, sails, and weight have all been rebalanced with wetness/added weight and wind in mind.

Other quality of life adjustments in this update include a ship encumbrance bar adjustment where it now shows the weight to be added to the ship if you build something, as well as how much weight will be removed should you destroy something. There are also improved tooltips in build mode and on stations, now showing more details like weight and speed. Elsewhere, scrap metal piles will no longer spawn underground, and music and sound effects overall have been improved, tweaked, and tuned.

More About Echoes of Elysium:
Set in the enchanting world of Elysium, where ancient mechanisms coexist with serene skies and breathtaking landscapes, players must set sail for adventure in airships of their own design. Your fleet is more than simple transport, but your base of operations where you can transport supplies, craft materials, and engage in aerial combat against an armada of adversaries.

Work alone or with friends in up to 6-player co-op as you uncover the mysteries of a forgotten paradise where danger lurks in the form of soul-powered clockwork beasts. Gather, craft, and grow in power as you fight for survival across a fractured landscape of diverse environments. Harvest unique resources to craft vital tools, contraptions, and airships, all aiding in your defense and exploration. Everything you would normally do on the ground in survival RPGs happens in the sky for a unique airship-focused experience.

About Loric Games
Loric Games, a venture-backed game development company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, stands at the forefront of creating immersive online gaming experiences. With a commitment to innovation, Loric Games continues to captivate audiences worldwide. loricgames.com

About Snail Games USA
Snail Games is a leading global developer and publisher, known for delivering innovative, immersive gaming experiences across a range of genres and platforms. With a legacy of technological innovation and a focus on community engagement, Snail Games is shaping the future of interactive entertainment. snail.com

Graphix has obtained exclusive rights to develop five of Osamu Tezuka’s properties! 

New York, NY – August 2026 – Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, announced it will be partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd., Osamu Tezuka’s IP company, to reimagine five of Tezuka’s original manga titles for children.

Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd. is a Japanese mass multi-media company founded by Osamu Tezuka, who is often referred to as the “God of Manga.” Tezuka is famously known for jumpstarting Japan’s modern comic and animation industries, producing over 700 stories, including some of his most popular series, Astro Boy, Princess Knight, Kimba the White Lion, and many more.

Scholastic partnered with Tezuka Productions, Co. Ltd. first in 2024 with the reimagining of Tezuka’s UNICO series. Since the UNICO AWAKENING series launched in August 2024, Graphix has released three volumes from acclaimed author, Samuel Sattin, and Eisner Award-winning Japanese artist duo, Gurihiru. The series has become a national bestseller and sold in more than 17 countries around the world. UNICO AWAKENING will culminate with its eighth volume, completing the story arc left unfinished by Tezuka in his lifetime.

In a similar vein to UNICO, Scholastic is partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd. to reimagine five properties from Osamu Tezuka. These titles will include, Three Eyed One, Princess Knight, Triton of the Sea, Zero Men, and Atom Cat/Astro Cat. Author Samuel Sattin is tagged once again to spearhead the efforts to develop and reimage these series, working alongside Japanese artists. 

“Working with Tezuka Productions and Samuel Sattin on the UNICO AWAKENING series has been a dream come true and I’m thrilled that we’ll be working together to create more reimagined series for children based on the brilliant storytelling of Osamu Tezuka.” says David Saylor, Creative Director and SVP of Graphix at Scholastic.

“We are thrilled to partner with Scholastic and Graphix to bring more of Osamu Tezuka’s beloved stories to global readers. Following the incredible success of the UNICO AWAKENING series in over 17 countries, we have immense trust in Samuel Sattin and his fellow talented artists who will reimagine these five classic titles for children. We look forward to the day when children everywhere discover these timeless worlds,” says Hirotaka Ishiwata, Publishing Manager of Content Division at Tezuka Productions.

 
“Working with Scholastic and Tezuka Productions to create modern reimaginings of Osamu Tezuka’s work is at once a dream come true and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. Writing UNICO AWAKENING has been an immeasurable honor, and I look forward to bridging art and stories across Japan and the US to bring a new generation of readers to Tezuka’s world—a world I’m deeply excited to continue creating in,” says bestselling and Eisner-nominated author,  Samuel Sattin.

About Graphix

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Graphix is the groundbreaking imprint of Scholastic that publishes graphic novels for early, middle grade, and young adult readers. Launched in 2005 with the publication of Jeff Smith’s acclaimed epic series BONE, Graphix is an innovative force in the publishing industry with global bestsellers and acclaimed books including Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier’s books, the Amulet series by Kazu Kibuishi, the Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman, the Sunny books by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright, Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter, and the graphic novel adaptations of The Baby-sitters Club and Wings of Fire series. Graphix titles continue to receive awards and critical acclaim including multiple Eisner Award wins and nominations, a National Book Award Longlist selection (Hey, Kiddo), a Stonewall Book Award Honor (Drama), a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor (Smile), and an Edgar Allan Poe nomination (The Lost Boy). Graphix also publishes manga for young readers including the bestselling UNICO series by Osamu Tezuka, Samuel Sattin, and Gurihiru, and the American Manga Award-nominated, Hikaru in the Light! by Mai Matsuda.  Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

About Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd.

Tezuka Productions Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multi-media company founded by Osamu Tezuka, who is often referred to as the “God of Manga.” The studio, founded in 1986, is now mainly engaged in management and operation of Tezuka’s copyrighted works, both manga and animation, and in animation production. It is known for notable animation works such as Astro Boy (1980/2003), Jungle Emperor Leo (AKA: Kimba the White Lion), Dororo, and Black Jack. 

Dimension Omega brings its hand-drawn, challenging Metroidvania to Cologne for a hands-on first look, alongside a newly updated demo now live on Steam.

[August 20th, 2026]: Dimension Omega, the independent studio behind Astra: Fading Stars, today announced it will exhibit at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, running August 26th to 30th. The team will host its own booth on the show floor – located at Hall 10.2, Stand E-041g – giving attendees a hands-on first look at its challenging, hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania ahead of release. Alongside the announcement, an updated build of the game’s free demo is now available on Steam.

Set in a mysterious, atmospheric world where the stars are fading and a dark corruption spreads in their wake, Astra: Fading Stars casts players as a hero wielding Astra Call, a signature power that comes from within, carried into combat, traversal and environmental interaction throughout the game. Every character and environment is traditionally, fully hand-drawn, and the world is built around multilayered secrets that reward exploration and interpretation over explicit guidance.

Astra: Fading Stars is designed to challenge players, pitting them against dangerous bosses, mini-bosses and otherworldly enemies that demand precision and pattern recognition to overcome. The playable Steam demo gives players and press an expanded slice of that experience ahead of Gamescom.

Said the team at Dimension Omega: “Gamescom is our first chance to put Astra: Fading Stars directly in players’ hands outside of Steam, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it. The updated demo reflects everything we’ve learned from player feedback so far, and we can’t wait to see how people react to it in person.” 

Gamescom runs from August 26th to 30th, 2026, at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Dimension Omega’s booth will be located at Hall 10.2, Stand E-041g where attendees can play the latest demo and meet the development team. Players unable to attend in person can download the same updated demo now on Steam.

 Key features of Astra: Fading Stars include:

• A Power From Within. Astra Call, a unique ability carried into combat, traversal and environmental interaction throughout the game.
• Challenges To Overcome. Dangerous bosses, tough mini-bosses and punishing otherworldly enemies test players’ skill and precision.
• A Hand-Drawn World. Every character and environment is brought to life through traditional, fully hand-drawn animation.
• A Mystery to Uncover. Multilayered secrets and scattered clues reveal why the stars are fading, with Multiple Endings shaped by what players piece together.
• Build Your Own Path. Players spend Astra to grow their character in the direction they choose, shaping how the world reacts and how each subsequent playthrough unfolds.

Astra: Fading Stars is available to wishlist now on Steam, where a free demo is also available to download.

About Astra: Fading Stars

Astra: Fading Stars is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania action-adventure from Dimension Omega. Set in a mysterious, atmospheric world where the stars are fading and a dark corruption spreads in their wake, players wield Astra Call, a power that comes from within, to fight through dangerous bosses, uncover multilayered secrets, and shape their own path forward. A free demo and more information are available now on Steam.

About Dimension Omega

Dimension Omega is the independent studio developing Astra: Fading Stars, a challenging, hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania built around exploration, mystery, and a signature ability drawn from within its protagonist. This is their debut release.

Purchase STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on Steam® and Save Up to 10%

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (August 20, 2026) – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is available now on Steam. Players who purchase the game on Steam within the first two weeks of launch can save up to 10% on the Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition. See the Steam store page for details.

Steam
Standard Edition: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4012810
Digital Deluxe Edition: https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1707312/

The STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Digitial Deluxe Edition includes: 

• STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT game
• STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT VISUAL COLLECTION digital art book
• STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Soundtrack
• STEINS;GATE 15th LIVE ONE WORLD live event footage (with English subtitles)

Free Bonus: STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space for Steam
Purchase STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Standard Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition on Steam and receive the 80s PC-style adventure game STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space as a free bonus. Offer valid until November 30, 2026 (PST). See the Steam store page for the offer period in your region. STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space available on October 29, 2026.

About STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT revisits STEINS;GATE, which was originally released in 2009 for the XBOX 360™ video game and entertainment system, and features completely revamped visuals and new narrative content. To learn more about the game’s characters, revamped graphics, and more, visit the official site STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT at https://steinsgate.jp/reboot/en-us/ STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is developed by MAGES.

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is scheduled for release in North America and Europe on October 29, 2026, for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, and XBOX Series X|S. 

Beware the Eyes of the Whispering Crypt

São Paulo & Los Angeles (Aug. 20, 2026) – A knight of the Crimson Clan has embarked on a perilous journey into an ancient labyrinthian crypt, driven by a legend that proclaims an irrefutable wish shall be granted to those who collect the four artifacts of desire. CONCRETE BURIAL beckons you into a brutalist catacomb to find the fabled artifacts, confront god and obtain your wish on Sept. 17 in a bite-sized, first-person horror game from developer Games From the Abyss and publisher DreadXP (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4810070/CONCRETE_BURIAL).  Check out today’s announcement trailer, which gives the first glimpse at the catacombs and some of its inhabitants, including a mysterious ancient entity who is always watching.

Armed with one weapon consuming your own blood, you’ll explore an ever-expanding maze deep below the surface as you are challenged in four unique trials.

CONCRETE BURIAL is the latest game from Games From The Abyss (THE LACERATOR, Death Elevator), a small Brazilian studio unafraid to make weird games. Prepare thyself for the journey at https://store.steampowered.com/app/4810070/CONCRETE_BURIAL.

CONCRETE BURIAL is the third entry in the XP ULTRA series of games from DreadXP, a collection of smaller experimental titles, including FLATHEAD from Tim Oxton, and VILE: Exhumed from Final Girl Games.

About DreadXP

DreadXP is a leading independent horror games publisher. DreadXP’s goal is to seek out and publish great titles, and uplift members of the indie dev community. DreadXP releases include award-winning games such as The Mortuary Assistant, My Friendly Neighborhood, Dread Delusion, White Knuckle, Heartworm, and the Dread X Collections, an anthology series of mini-horror games. DreadXP’s upcoming titles include Entropy, The Secret of Weepstone, and the 1.0 launch of PIGFACE. DreadXP is a sister company of the independent horror film production company, DREAD.

Build thriving towns, explore the frontier and take care of your people’s needs in this modern take on historical city builders

Oberhaching, Germany, August 20, 2026 – The time has almost come. The treks are getting ready. The excitement and anticipation for the settlers who want to venture out to conquer the wild frontier and find their slice of the American dream is palpable. And now the start for the treacherous journey into the unknown has a date: Development studio Empire Crafters and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to announce September 25, 2026 as the Early Access release date for the anticipated city builder.

Media and Content Creators visiting this year’s gamescom in Cologne have the chance to check out the game at the Toplitz Productions booth in the business area, Hall 4.1, Booth # D-038g/C-029g.

Prove that you have the entrepeneurial spirit and the strategic acumen to become Governor in the Western outskirts of the American frontierlands. Start by building a humble settlement and setting up first resource streams as well as production lines. React to the people’s demands and help them achieve the American Dream, while your settlement grows and thrives and slowly turns into a busy town or small city.

Send Scouts on expeditions to uncover the surrounding areas, discover new quests and secure new resources that will help you grow your municipalities even further. But be careful: Every decision you make, from chosing city officials like Mayor or Sheriff up to seemingly mundane choices like allowing other settlers into your village, might influence your standing with your people and lead to unforeseen consequences.

Main features:

• It Is Your Choice
  You decide what the West will look like. Choose from a wide variety of buildings both residential as well as commercial like the sawmill or butcher up to warehouses and transport hubs to distribute your produce. Upgrade them over time to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the settlers. Pick mayors and sheriffs, but be careful who you appoint – their perks will affect the cities’ growth.
• The West Is More Than One City
  One settlement is only the beginning. While you discover new resource streams and production chains the urge to expand will become unstoppable. Send your settlers into uncharted territory and build new villages. Then set up trade routes, so resources can be exchanged. Don’t leave anybody behind or it will cost you dearly.
• Every Settler Is A Person
  Your villages are filled with characters. Everybody has needs and demands that you have to fulfill, if you want your reputation to precede you. Only with a sufficient happiness level influenced by job availability, health standards etc. will you be able to attract new settlers and become one of the driving forces in the expansion of the United States.
• The Circle Of Life
  Day and night cycle have an impact on the game world. Watch the city life change from dusk till dawn and show true leadership skills when you take on the challenges of efficient production chains and trade routes.
• Strategize Your Expansion Of The West
  The strategic map will help you to plan your progress. Send expeditions, establish trading outposts and dispatch wagons with daring explorers eager to found new settlements. With the sandbox character of Wild West Pioneers, no game will ever be the same.
• Take A Seat
  Sit back, chill and watch your plans come to fruition. Observe the hustle and bustle of city life, where every job is executed by a person and not a backend value. Watching your settlement grow in its detailed glory is half the fun.

Wild West Pioneers will be available in Early Access on PC via Steam, GOG.com and Epic Games Store on September 25, 2026. For more information, please visit the respective official store pages. Join our official Discord server for the latest info not only on Wild West Pioneers but all the exciting games from Toplitz Productions

August 20th – Elementa’s immersive, empathy-driven 3D idol game V Project has officially been renamed StarToU. (Note: “Empathy-driven” is achieved via in-game Touch technology.)

Alongside the rebrand, the game unveiled its brand-new, self-producing hip-hop group MacGuffin, while debuting its core gameplay for the very first time.

Recently, V Project was officially renamed StarToU. The new title represents the entertainment community platform at the heart of the game’s world. At the center of this experience is “Echo,” a memory-based interactive medium powered by TOUCH technology. It invites fans to connect with their idols through immersive experiences, creating unforgettable moments together.

New Group MacGuffin Debuts: A Hip-Hop Group Bringing a Bold New Style to StarToU
On August 20, StarToU officially unveiled MacGuffin, a new self-producing idol group with a distinct hip-hop identity. Built around the spirit of “breaking the rules while keeping the fun alive,” MacGuffin combines a rebellious edge with a playful sense of humor. Their fearless attitude and unique creative style set them apart from traditional idol groups. In their first group PV, the four members Tay, Yoora, Lim, Noki make their entrance in stylish streetwear that blends trendsetting fashion with a rebellious spirit. Their mature and confident image creates a striking contrast with the three youthful trainees introduced previously, LEE, Near, and OCT, showcasing the diverse range of idol concepts featured in StarToU.

With MacGuffin’s arrival, the idol universe of StarToU continues to expand with greater depth and variety. Beyond emotional connections between fans and idols, StarToU aims to deliver a comprehensive idol experience centered around group management and richly developed character IPs. More unique groups and characters will be introduced in the future, bringing players an ever-evolving journey within the world of idols.Rhythm Gameplay Revealed: Experience Immersive Idol Interactions and Stage Performances

Following the brand evolution and the introduction of MacGuffin, StarToU has unveiled its core gameplay features for the first time.

As users of StarToU, players will step into the world of idols and immerse themselves in branching storylines, reliving memories through TOUCH technology. Within Starlit Stage, players can immerse themselves in rhythm-based interactions and stage performances, experiencing the unique charm of Empathy between idols and fans. Before each performance, players can freely customize their lineup, outfits, and card sets to create a stage experience that is uniquely their own. In addition, features such as the Star Journey, TOKI Interaction, and other interactive experiences will offer a richer idol development journey, allowing players to build deeper connections with their idols.

StarToU will begin Closed Beta Testing in select regions in the second half of this year, with global testing planned for the future.

For more information, visit our official website and follow us on social media. (Official Website: https://startou.elementagames.com/en-us）

About Elementa

Founded in 2020 and based in Singapore, Elementa is a global game developer and publisher with offices in Japan and South Korea. We are dedicated to creating and delivering high-quality games that offer a more immersive and joyful gaming experience to players around the world.