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ROUTINE – Gameplay

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Awaking alone in a mysterious abandoned lunar base it quickly becomes clear that something has gone terribly wrong. With only our wits and C.A.T. to navigate the puzzles and horrors we survive as far as we can in Lunar Software and Raw Fury’s Routine.

ROUTINE – Gameplay

ROUTINE is a first-person sci-fi horror set on an abandoned lunar base in a retro-futuristic 1980s vision of the future. What begins as quiet exploration turns into a fight for survival when the base has gone completely silent and something far more sinister than a malfunction awaits. As you roam through the eerie halls of the moon station — from decaying living quarters and deserted malls to derelict transit sectors — every corridor, every flickering terminal, and every shadow could hold clues to what went wrong… or a killer lurking in wait.

With minimal UI, diegetic audio, and full-body awareness, ROUTINE emphasizes immersion and atmosphere over hand-holding. Your main tool — the Cosmonaut Assistance Tool (C.A.T.) — becomes your lifeline: use it to access terminals, gather clues, and interact with the environment. But when danger strikes, running, hiding, or using the C.A.T. as a last-ditch defence becomes your only options. It’s a slow-burn horror experience that builds dread not with cheap jump scares, but through mounting tension, isolation, and the unknown.

ROUTINE
Developer: Lunar Software
Publisher: Raw Fury
Platform: PC (Steam), Xbox Series X/S (and Xbox)
Release Date: December 4, 2025
Price: US $24.99

Official Website: https://www.routinegame.com/

Summary:

Recommended – “Routine delivers tense, atmospheric space horror, clever puzzles and enemies, as well as a bold story twist, but a short runtime, weak late puzzles, and no pausing drags this horror game down.”

Check out our review for ROUTINE here!

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New GRAFTTrailer Explores Who or What You’ll Be When You Escape!

Explore a continent-sized decaying space station in the new Horror Game Awards 2025story-driven trailer.

[Seattle, WA – December 15, 2025] — Prepare to splice to survive as your body is your most powerful weapon in the thrilling post-cyperpunk survival horror RPG GRAFT coming to Steam and the Epic Games Store. From the makers of BATTLETECH, the Shadow Run Trilogy, and the Lamplighters League, developer Harebrained Schemes is excited to reveal a brand new trailer during the Horror Game Awards 2025! The new trailer highlights the chilling narrative and atmosphere that await you on your daring escape ahead. Delve into the mysteries of the Ark with the new ‘Inosculation’ Trailer below:

Blending classic survival horror combat with a visceral twist, GRAFT allows you to take on nightmarish creatures and transform yourself into something new—something capable of surviving the horrors that prowl around you. Tear pieces from your enemies to unlock deadly tools to expand your arsenal, but there’s a catch: every Graft carries with it some small piece of its previous owner… and now they are all a part of you. Navigate the fragments and reshape to survive.

Key Features:

  • Post-Cyberpunk Horror: Escape a continent-sized station filled with biomechanically enhanced citizens, all working toward some greater purpose lost to time. 
  • Delve into a Haunting World: Master forgotten technologies and unearth secrets as you traverse yawning chasms, self-replicating labyrinths, and techno-catacombs in search of a way out.
  • A Dark RPG Experience: Form fragile alliances and build them into deeper relationships. The choices you make will shape your journey and decide the fates of those you meet.
  • Tense Survival Horror Combat: Use the tools in your growing arsenal as you fight through the horrors in a visceral new twist on classic survival horror combat. You will need to pick your battles and manage your resources carefully in order to escape the Arc alive.
  • Transform to Survive: Your changing body is your most powerful weapon. Augment it with Grafts and build out your abilities according to your own strategies. Each Graft you rip from a fallen foe or find hidden in the recesses of the Arc is one more deadly tool in your expanding arsenal. 
  • A Strange Metamorphosis of Self: With each Graft, strange cravings and half-glimpsed memories flood your system. You must choose what each of these fragments means to you and live with the consequences of each choice. 


Who, or what, will you be when you escape? Those brave enough to board the decaying ship of Theseus can wishlist GRAFT on Steam and the Epic Games Store today!

About Harebrained Schemes

Harebrained Schemes began making games in 2011, releasing Crimson Steam Pirates and Strikefleet Omega on mobile. The studio then focused on PC games that combine tactical gameplay with nuanced and engaging stories, includingShadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall, Shadowrun Hong Kong, and BATTLETECH. Their newest adventure, The Lamplighters League, is a 1930s-inspired tactical RPG that balances clever design with engaging turn-based strategy. You can find more on the official website here.

Retro Games Ltd. Announces THEQUICKSHOT II

A Modern Reimagining of the Legendary 1980s Joystick will be released in 2026

15th of December 2025:  Retro Games Ltd. (RGL), in partnership with PLAION REPLAI, is proud to announce THEQUICKSHOT II, a modern reimagining of one of the most iconic joysticks of the home-computer era.  Reviving the unmistakable silhouette, hands-on feel, and arcade-inspired attitude of the original Quickshot II, this new USB-enabled controller brings authentic retro play into the modern age while honouring one of the most beloved pieces of gaming hardware ever made.

For millions of players in the 1980s and early 1990s, the Quickshot II wasn’t just a controller, it was the controller.  Its flight-stick profile and signature red trigger made it a ubiquitous presence across the most important gaming platforms of the time.  Decades later, it remains instantly recognisable and deeply nostalgic for retro fans worldwide.

THEQUICKSHOT II stays true to the heritage-defining feel of the original while enhancing it with modern reliability, plug-and-play USB connectivity, and refined ergonomics.

Key features include:

  • Eight action and feature buttons, including two fire buttons and six function buttons for full game-pad functionality
  • Floating ball-joint design enabling smooth, precise eight-way circular movement
  • All-microswitch (an RGL innovation) construction for every directional input and fire button, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness
  • Auto-fire switch for rapid-fire high-score attempts; this feature was key to the success of the original Quickshot II
  • Ergonomic grip designed for extended comfort during long gaming sessions
  • Stabilising suction cups for confident single-handed control on flat surfaces
  • Compatible with all Retro Games Ltd.’s machines, and with most USB-based computer systems and retro gaming platforms
  • Generous 1.8m USB-A cable, ideal for contemporary gaming setups

The Quickshot II became a cultural touchstone because it wasn’t tied to just one machine.  It helped define the gaming experience across nearly every major home-computer platform of its time.  On the C64, the Quickshot II was everywhere.  Its responsive trigger and arcade-like feel made it the controller of choice for classics such as Summer Games, International Karate, Impossible Mission, Uridium, and thousands more.  For many players, the Quickshot II was the Commodore experience.

In addition, ZX Spectrum owners gravitated toward the Quickshot II as a premium, more durable alternative to the basic sticks of the day.  For beloved titles like Jet Set Willy and Saboteur, it offered the precision that Spectrum gaming demanded.

The joystick’s legacy is further enhanced by its importance to yet more systems from the 1980s and 1990s.  These include the Amstrad CPC, the Atari ST, and the Commodore Amiga.  As Amiga games grew more ambitious with richer action, sharper controls, and greater precision, the Quickshot II’s build quality and ergonomics made it a mainstay on Amiga desks everywhere, further cementing its iconic status.  Across all these platforms, the Quickshot II wasn’t just popular, it was defining. It shaped how an entire generation learned to play.

“The original Quickshot II is one of the most recognisable controllers of the home-computer era.  For so many of us, it was our first taste of truly immersive gameplay. It was a controller that felt powerful, precise, and built for arcade-style action.  With THEQUICKSHOT II, we wanted to honour that legacy while enhancing it for the modern player.  This new version stays true to the spirit of the original, right down to its distinctive ergonomics, but adds the reliability and functionality expected today.  It’s a piece of gaming history, reborn for the players who remember it, and for those about to discover it,” said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at Retro Games Ltd.

THEQUICKSHOT II is now available to pre-order fromThe Gamesmen at $64.95.  The iconic joystick will be released on 30th January 2026.

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ABOUT RETRO GAMES LTD.

Retro Games Ltd are the creators of THEC64, THEA500 Mini, and THE400 Mini – authentic recreations of the world’s most beloved home computers.  Their mission is to keep the spirit of classic gaming alive, celebrating the creativity, design, and excitement that defined the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.  For more information, visit www.retrogames.biz.  Follow us on social media for the latest updates, reveals, and retro celebrations.

ABOUT PLAION REPLAI

PLAION REPLAI is a dedicated label under PLAION focused on preserving and celebrating gaming history through high-quality, officially licensed hardware and software.  With a commitment to authenticity, design fidelity, and nostalgia, REPLAI works with the world’s most respected creators to bring timeless classics back to life for a new generation.  For more information, visit www.plaionreplai.com.

SABER INTERACTIVE & BOSS TEAM GAMES REVEAL BEHIND-THE-SCENES GLIMPSE INTO PURE DEPRAVITY IN NEW CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER:REVIVAL DEVELOPER DIARY VIDEO

The dark and discomforting survival-horror action game comes to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam in 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Dec. 13, 2025 –Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games just released a grisly surprise for fans of the upcoming survival-horror action nightmare Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival,revealing an all-new developer diary video featuring Pinhead himself – the legendary Doug Bradley – at the 2025 Horror Game Awards! If you’ve been waiting for a peek behind the fleshy curtain, your pleas have been answered. Releasing in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is set to be a menagerie of hedonism, brutality, and death. Don’t believe us? See for yourself…

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival delivers a totally new Hellraiser story starring Aidan, who is on a journey to save his girlfriend from Hell and the realm of terrors ahead. Using the dark powers of the Genesis Configuration puzzle box, unlock mysterious powers as you face dark cultist worshippers, sex-crazed deviants, and infernal monstrosities. Arm yourself with various jaw-dropping weapons – some cruel, some strangely fun – but will it be enough to spare you from an eternity of torment?

KEY GAME FEATURES

  • A Terrifying New Story in the Hellraiser Universe: Discover a chilling new story in the iconic horror franchise as you unwittingly kickstart Pinhead’s (voiced by Doug Bradley) ritual to unleash the ultimate torment on the world.
  • Unleash the Power of the Box: Harness the unique abilities of the Genesis Configuration in combination with an arsenal of earthly weapons to inflict bone-breaking, flesh-searing pain (or pleasure?) upon your enemies.
  • Battle for Survival Against Hell’s Armies: Take on Hell’s wretches, deviants, cultists, and its most infernal priests in an unholy war for your immortal soul.

We have such sights to show you… Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is available to wishlist today on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

True Hellraiser believers can pre-order one of two special Collector’s Editions of the title from Boss Team Games, including an exclusive version of the Hellraiser Puzzle Box with a unique illumination effect inspired by the game, a special Hellraiser statue to display it on, as well as other officially licensed collectibles that have been created especially for these limited editions. More information on the Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Collector’s Editions can be found at hellraiser.bossteamgames.com.

For more Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, visit www.HellraiserGame.com.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles includeWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About Boss Team Games

Boss Team Games, LLC is focused on crafting unforgettable experiences across console, PC, mobile, and VR platforms. The company has worked with top entertainment companies to bring iconic characters and franchises to life such as Evil Dead: The Game, Cobra Kai: Card Fighter, and the RetroRealms series featuring Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. Stay connected with Boss Team Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bossteamgames for the latest updates or visit the company website at bossteamgames.com.

Game content, code, and other game development materials © 2025 Saber Interactive Inc. Other game content and code is © 2025 Lament GameCo, LLC. Published by Saber Interactive Inc. Saber Interactive™ and the Saber Interactive logo are trademarks of Saber Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Hellraiser™ and The Hellbound Heart titles, characters, settings, protected marks, plot lines, and themes are exclusively licensed for video games to Lament GameCo, LLC by Clive Barker and Park Avenue Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Golf 5 MAX Revealed for PC, Hits Hole-in-One with Arcade Golf Gauntlets in Q2 2026

Madrid, SPAIN — Dec. 8th, 2025 — Golf 5 MAXthe retro-meets-modern arcade golf game and spinoff of the Golf5 VR simulator series developed by AAA Game Studios, approaches the first tee on PC via Steam in Q2 2026.

Ready to claim a spot on golf’s Mount Rushmore? Drive, chip, and putt a path to glory while the world watches every shot…no pressure! Make the crowd roar on live TV with an ‘80s retro sports broadcast backdrop. Aim for the flag with precision thanks to the realism of Golf5’s physics engine, complemented by gameplay that takes inspiration from classic arcade golf games of yesteryear.

Experience the high-octane thrills of Arcade Mode’s “Birdie or bust” course rules, where only the greatest golfers can persevere to the 18th hole. Birdies keep hope alive by boosting the point total, while points get deducted with each punishing par — bogeys or worse might end the round on the spot, returning players to the first tee to try once more. 

Golf purists can establish a handicap in Classic Mode for traditional 18-hole golf gameplay. Select from eight rivals with different attributes, improve after every round with RPG-style career progression, and apply skill points across multiple skillsets to craft the perfect golfer.

Boost Power for legendary long-drive distance, Technique mastery for sharper fades and draws, Consistency to slow down the shot meter, Focus for additional attempts at pre-shot controls, and Putting to improve green-reading abilities. Grip it and rip it with official Callaway golf clubs like the Mavrik set, and unlock the Epic set by lowering your handicap.

During Early Access, split the fairways of three iconic courses, Prepare for prickly situations when navigating the cactus-covered canyons of the Golden Dunes. Go island-hopping with every tee shot at Tropical Paradise. A slice or a hook can spell disaster as serene, tree-lined fairways of Forest Parkland become inescapable mazes, where golf balls are forever lost to its infinite branches. 

Hit the links solo, play head-to-head, or organize a fearless foursome with 4-player multiplayer with options including Stroke Play, Match Play, Scrambles, and 2 vs. 2 Four-Ball format. Compete for International eGolf Federation ranking in official online tournaments.

“We wanted to bring the fun of old-school arcade golf to the next generation,” said Antonio Marín, CEO and co-founder of AAA Game Studios. “Just like golf in the real world, you can feel the tension. There is an ever-present risk-reward analysis during every moment, and we can’t wait for golf fans to take a first look at it during Steam Next Fest in the coming weeks.”

Golf 5 MAX is now in development for PC via Steam Early Access with language options in English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. To keep up with the latest information, visit the official AAA Game Studios website, and follow Golf 5 Max on XTikTok, and Instagram.

About AAA Game Studios

AAA Game Studios is a team of twenty five members who are equal parts game developers and golf aficionados, specializing in the creation of golf gaming experiences. Their most recent title, Golf5 eClub, is the second-most downloaded golf game on Meta Quest and also available on both Steam VR and Pico.

Terminator 2D: NO FATE – Full Playthrough

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Feeling like we’ve gone back in time ourselves we play through the entirety of Bitmap Bureau’s Terminator 2D: No Fate and take on a number of new and iconic locations and familiar enemies in both present and future levels to put a stop to Skynet and the impending apocalypse.

Terminator 2D: NO FATE – Full Playthrough

Terminator 2D: NO FATE delivers a brutal, arcade-style side-scroller that reimagines the world of Terminator 2: Judgment Day in glorious 2D pixel-art — complete with pulse-pounding action, classic run-and-gun combat and intense boss fights. As either Sarah Connor, John Connor or the iconic T-800, you’ll fight your way through nostalgic renditions of the film’s most iconic moments — and explore new “what-if” scenarios that diverge from the movie’s path. Expect a mix of shooting, sneaking and raw brawler-style combat as you evade the T-1000, battle Skynet’s forces and take part in gritty future-war missions.

On top of its faithful recreation of T2’s atmosphere, NO FATE adds replayability and choice: your decisions during key missions can unlock alternate story paths, secret levels and different weapon loadouts — giving players a fresh experience even on repeat runs. Mix in pixel-perfect sprite work, a soundtrack inspired by the original film score, and a faithful arcade flow, and you’ve got a side-scrolling action game made for fans of retro shooters and Terminator lore alike.

Terminator 2D: NO FATE
Developer: Bitmap Bureau
Publisher: Reef Entertainment
Platform: PC (Steam & other PC stores), PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One & Series X/S
Release Date: December 12, 2025
Price: $29.99 USD

Available here – https://www.terminator2d.com/

Summary:

Recommended – “Strong presentation and tough gameplay make this Terminator 2 tribute shine, but Terminator 2D: No Fate’s brief runtime and sparse extras disappoint.”

Check out our review for Terminator 2D: NO FATE here!

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THE MYSTERIOUS CELESTIAL DRAGON AURELIAX REVEALED FOR ARK: LOST COLONY LAUNCHING NEXT WEEK

Studio Wildcard has unveiled the Aureliax, a new apex creature coming to ARK: Lost Colony on December 18. As revealed on ARK’s Community Crunch, the Aureliax is a telekinetic serpentine dragon that demands players prove their worth before they are able to tame it. The Aureliax is just one of the brand new major creatures that players will encounter when ARK: Lost Colony launches next Thursday, December 18 for SteamEpic Game StorePlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The first major canonical update to ARK: Survival AscendedARK: Lost Colony serves as the narrative bridge between Extinction and ARK 2. The expansion features the voice talents of Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) reprising her ARK: The Animated Series role as Mei Yin, Madeleine Madden (Wheel of Time) as Helena Walker, Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as Meeka, along with Katie Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica) as Diana Altaras, David Tennant (Doctor Who) as Edmund Rockwell, and Keith David (The Princess And The Frog) as new villain The Lost King.

Lost Colony drops survivors into a vast occupied city where they become the hunted, gaining access to 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 connect ARK’s past and future? Players can find out when ARK: Lost Colony launches December 18. 

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

SOLO LEVELING: ARISE OVERDRIVE SHOWCASES NEW TRAILER AT THE GAME AWARDS

LOS ANGELES DECEMBER 12th, 2025Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE premiered a new trailer at The Game Awards (TGA), capturing global attention during the annual event held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on December 11th (PT).

The trailer highlights the game’s signature combat system, including high-speed action sequences and the transformation of the protagonist Sung Jinwoo into his penultimate form. This Monarch Awakening system is a core gameplay feature that enables players to engage in dynamic battles by temporarily awakening Jinwoo’s full prowess as the Monarch of Shadows.

Following its global release on November 24th, Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE made a strong debut on Steam’s Top Seller charts, ranking #8 globally, #7 in the U.S. and #5 in Germany and France, alongside successes in other major Western markets. The game’s fast-paced and fluid combat has garnered positive reception from players, and it continues to maintain a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam, with over 75% of reviews expressing favorable feedback. The development team has also responded quickly to community input, further enhancing player satisfaction.

Looking ahead, Solo  Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE has confirmed via its Developer Note that an “Offline Mode,” a widely requested feature, is currently in development. A console version of the game is also planned for release in 2026.

Based on the worldwide megahit webtoon Solo Leveling, this action RPG delivers an original take on a beloved adventure in the immersive format that fans have been waiting for. Complete with gorgeous animation, deep progression systems, and dynamic battles, the game brings to life the story of the hunter Jinwoo as he rises from humble beginnings to become the world’s strongest hunter – the Monarch of Shadows. Players can engage in cooperative boss battles in 4-player co-op raids, experiment with a broad palette of skill and playstyle customization, and harness the full potential of Jinwoo’s Monarch abilities.

Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is available now on Steam and Xbox PC.

For more information, visit the official website and Steam page,

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.

NETMARBLE REVEALS NEW TRAILER FOR THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ORIGIN AT THE GAME AWARDS 2025

Showcasing a Multiverse Narrative and Intense Multiplayer Boss Battles Set in the Vast Open World

LOS ANGELES DECEMBER 12, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, revealed a new trailer for its upcoming open-world action RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin at The Game Awards 2025, held on December 11 (PT) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

The trailer captivated global audiences with high-resolution graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5 and immersive cinematic storytelling. Highlighting the game’s multiverse narrative, it featured characters like Meliodas and Tristan flying over Britannia on pets, showcasing the game’s expansive open-world experience.

It also revealed real-time cooperative raid battles, where players team up to defeat powerful bosses, underscoring the game’s core feature as a multiplayer-driven open-world RPG. The gameplay focused not only on exploration but also on teamwork and shared challenges. In addition, a key moment hinted at Escanor’s possible return through the multiverse, further building anticipation for fans.

Following appearances at Summer Game Fest, gamescom ONL, Tokyo Game Show, and G-STAR 2025, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin maintained its momentum with this latest trailer. Set to launch globally on PlayStation® 5 (console exclusive),Steam, and mobile simultaneously, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is now available for pre-registration on Google Play, the App Store, and the official website, with wishlist options on PlayStation® 5 and Steam.

Further cementing its position as a highly anticipated title, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin was recently featured in Sony Interactive Entertainment’s “Most Anticipated Games Coming to PlayStation®5 (PS5®) in 2026,” unveiled on December 10. Its inclusion highlights growing anticipation among global gamers ahead of its official release.

Based on the hit Japanese manga and anime IP The Seven Deadly Sins, which has sold over 55 million copies globally, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin lets players explore Britannia in a vast open world. It features tag-based combat, combination skills, and customizable teams using diverse characters and weapons. Multiplayer elements include forming parties for exploration or teaming up to defeat bosses.

In October, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin held a global closed beta test, which received strong feedback with 95% of survey respondents saying they would continue playing after launch.

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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.

Spartan Afterlife Survival Game Dawn of Defiance Gains New Battles, Quests, Customization Options & More in Free Desert Reign Content Update

Brave the Temple of Poseidon and its formidable champions as a fully customizable god-like anti-hero

LONDON (Dec. 12, 2025) – Dawn of Defiance, a Greek mythology inspired open world survival crafting game set in the afterlife, today gains a major content update free to players who own the game. Forge your ascent from the ranks of common soldiers to a peerless god-like warrior while diving into the Desert Reign update, released today by publisher Fireshine Games and independent developer Traega Entertainment. Dawn of Defiance is available for $19.99 on Steam and Epic Games Store.

(https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059530/Dawn_of_Defiance/)

A new trailer tours the dangers and wonders in store for those exploring Desert Reign’s trojan horse-sized scope of additions:

Desert Reign Features

  • Customize Your Anti-hero: Give your Spartan personality with an all-new character creator, featuring the long-awaited female player model and dozens of characterization options spanning hairstyles, face shapes, makeup and more. 
  • Defeat the Champions: Within the Temple of Poseidon, master the aqueducts, navigate the labyrinth and challenge the greatest of its champions: the Ironwake golem, Queen Nyssara and the minotaur known as Taurok, the Crownbreaker.
  • Wield the Trident: Through this raid, earn powerful new rewards including the legendary Spirit Bow of Artemis, the Stillblade of Aphrodite and the newly improved Trident of Poseidon, in addition to two new armor sets and three unique-tier weapons. 
  • Survive the Desert: With the overhaul of the Ancient Desert, prepare to face the devastating heat as you take on nine new shrine quests in the name of Aphrodite, Artemis and Demeter to unlock the gates of Poseidon’s Temple.
  • Control the Weather: Call upon the power of Demeter with the Kythera, a new facility granting you the ability to control the weather in the Mediterranean, plus a new, dedicated facility to craft inlays: the Arcanist bench.
  • Expand Your Skills: Desert Reign increases the skill cap to level 25, adding new level 10 and level 25 skill perks, plus the ability to raise your skill in Dash, Downward Strike and Fishing, along with the new Legendary skill which lets you maximize the potential of your strongest items. 

About Dawn of Defiance

In Dawn of Defiance, you are the Defier and must begin your afterlife on the Crossroads. Ascend from humble beginnings as a fledgling soldier turned notable anti-hero, building your capabilities into god-like strength as you survive the isles, build impressive Greek structures and break seals placed by the Gods. Gather resources, craft and upgrade your gear and fight your way to your eternal destiny in Elysium.

Traega Entertainment will continue evolving Dawn of Defiance throughout its time in Early Access, implementing additions and refinements guided by community feedback.

Key Features

  • Explore the Crossroads: Traverse coastal cliffs, dark woods and blistering sands with heightened movement abilities, unlocking treasure and power amidst reclaimed temples.
  • Empower Yourself: Your victories across the isles will advance your strength through acquired recipes and upgrades. Build and adorn impressive Greek structures that rival the halls of Olympus, and protect yourself with customizable, crafted gear and relics of the Gods.
  • Defy the Gods: In the Gods’ mysterious absence from the Crossroads, their shrines are overrun by their enemies. To discover the truth and break the Olympic seals, you must venture into their domain and slay the enemies of legends within.
  • Band Together: Undertake this deadly odyssey on your own or recruit up to three friends to aid your journey at any time in online cooperative multiplayer.

Dawn of Defiance is available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit www.dawnofdefiance.com.

About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England. With a passion for discovering unique indie gems and helping them reach players worldwide, Fireshine pairs hands-on support with genuine creative collaboration.

Established in 2014, Fireshine has built a growing portfolio of acclaimed digital titles, including Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while also partnering with leading studios to bring major digital hits to physical release, such as Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Jurassic World Evolution 3 from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies.

About Traega Entertainment

Traega Entertainment is an independent video game studio based in Nashville, Tenn. Traega has been in a state of evolution for the last nine years and has built a team of exceptional talent with decades of experience from well-known studios, including Sony, Epic, Gearbox, and Funcom.

Traega is self-funded by founder Dax Hock who, with the creation of Traega in 2015, has turned his lifelong passion for video games into his dream business. Now he and his team are proud to share their creations with the world.