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Sword of Convallaria X The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Collab adds Geralt of Rivia, Yennefer, Triss, and Ciri as Playable Characters

Unlock special gear and costumes straight from the world of The Witcher

Shanghai, China — November 21, 2025 | XD Games is proud to officially reveal the Sword of Convallaria X The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Collaboration, with an animated trailer showing iconic characters Geralt and Yennefer entering a portal into the pixelated world of Sword of Convallaria.

Watch the Sword of Convallaria X The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Trailer below:

Kicking off on 28 November, and running until 22 January 2026, the collaboration event will see beloved The Witcher 3 characters Geralt, Yennefer, Triss, and Ciri obtainable as playable characters in Sword of Convallaria.

Across several different events during the collaboration event, players will be able to obtain gear inspired by the world of The Witcher 3, including Zireael, the Obsidian Star, the Flames of the Fearless, and the Witcher’s Swords, plus unlockable skins for Geralt, Yennefer, and Triss.

This exciting collaboration was revealed during the Special Preview Program live stream.

Watch the Sword of Convallaria X The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Special Preview Livestream below:

The Sword of Convallaria X The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Collaboration begins on 28 November 2025. Sword of Convallaria is available now on Steam, iOS, and Android.

About XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

AFK Journey Gets Ready for a Delicious New Crossover Event with Popular Anime

Ahead of its November 28th launch, Farlight Games is delighted to share the official trailer for the AFK Journey x “Delicious in Dungeon” crossover event! 

This exciting crossover marks the second major IP collaboration with the award-winning RPG, currently available to download for free on iOS, Android, and PC. The event brings the popular anime “Delicious in Dungeon” to life in an unexpected way. 

Read on for the full news:

AFK Journey, published by Farlight Games and available on iOS, Android, and PC, will launch an exciting crossover event with the popular anime “Delicious in Dungeon” on November 28!

The crossover story follows two characters from “Delicious in Dungeon: who accidentally find themselves in the world of Esperia. With the help of Magister Merlin, they manage to find their way back to the dungeon. You will be able to enjoy monster cuisines and exclusive content from “Delicious in Dungeon”. Dinner is ready!

Crossover Overview

The crossover story begins with Laios, Marcille, Chilchuck, and Senshi navigating their way back to the surface from the depths of the dungeon. Along their journey, they encounter unfamiliar monsters and inadvertently open a path to Esperia during a fierce battle.

Laios and Marcille then embark on a magical adventure together with Magister Merlin.

This crossover event features:

  • Interesting battles to collect ingredients
  • A special “Delicious in Dungeon”-style cooking system that provides combat buffs.
  • A wide variety of ingredients

These features will be introduced throughout the season, offering an immersive “Delicious in Dungeon” experience!

About AFK Journey

AFK Journey is an overworld fantasy RPG created by the original AFK Arena team. With its visually stunning artistic design, the game offers an expansive world filled with adventure, immersive storytelling, and challenging battles. Players are whisked away into the magical world of Esperia, where they will recruit numerous heroes to their cause, take on powerful foes, and earn rewards both through in-game actions and idle (AFK) mechanics. Players can freely roam across Esperia’s rich and colorful world, exploring bustling towns and taking on quests from NPCs. As a live service title, Farlight Games supports the game with expansive seasonal content updates.

TRANSCEND THROUGH TIME AND EMBARK ON A JOURNEY TO THE BAKUMATSU PERIOD IN NIOH 3

In addition to Edo, Sengoku and Heian, the Bakumatsu period is the next stage to be unveiled.

Hertfordshire, 21st November 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA revealed the next stage in their upcoming dark samurai action RPG, Nioh 3, which releases 6th February 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®.

For the first time in franchise history, the Bakumatsu period will be established as a new setting for players to embark upon in Nioh 3. Serving as the final era of the samurai, the stage is set in 1800s Kyoto, where the land and iconic landmarks such as the Kiyomizu and Honnoji temples have been overtaken and transformed by the Crucible’s influence.

In addition to encountering new and fearsome yokai, players will also face the Shinsengumi, a military squad that serves the shogunate. Shinsengumi troops are challenging foes equipped with modern weaponry such as firearms and gatling guns, delivering a combination of ranged and multi-directional attacks – a first in the history of the Nioh series.

During their journey, players will encounter a new cast of distinctive characters unique to each time period. In Bakumatsu-era Kyoto, protagonist Takechiyo Tokugawa will meet Takasugi Shinsaku, Okita Soji, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th shogun of the Edo shogunate. Nioh 3 and the Nioh franchise will be featured in the upcoming Samurai exhibition at the British Museum in February 2026. For more information, please check the official website: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai

Nioh 3 is now available to pre-order physically and digitally. Players can digitally pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition or separately purchase the Season Pass. Furthermore, a SteelBook® edition is also available to pre-order, and comes with the base game and two exclusive bonus DLCs. All versions of the game come with an early purchase bonus** which can be redeemed from the PlayStation™ Store and Steam®, available for a limited time after the game releases. Finally, the system requirements for the Steam® version of Nioh 3 have been released. More information can be found on the official Nioh 3 website.

Nioh 3 is currently in development and is scheduled for release on 6th February 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

*Digital pre-orders in UAE, Australia and New Zealand territories will be available at a later date. Users can add the game to their Wishlist on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam® and will become notified when pre-orders are available in their country. **The Early Purchase Bonus will be available for those who purchase the game by 19th February 2026. Please be aware that the bonuses may become available for purchase or for free as add-on content for this title at a later date.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warrior’s series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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The PC Smash Hit A Game About Digging A Hole Breaks Ground on Consoles This December

One of 2025’s biggest gaming surprises levels up on PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S and Nintendo Switch

Darmstadt, Germany – November 21, 2025. The indie success story of the year is about to get even bigger. rokaplay select is thrilled to announce that A Game About Digging A Hole, the breakout PC sensation of 2025, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch on December 9. Pre-orders are live now on all digital storefronts.

What started as a 3-week experiment by a solo developer has erupted into a global gaming phenomenon. With over 1.2 million PC players already digging, and viral reach skyrocketing past 150 million combined views across TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, and 30 million views of rokaplay social posts, A Game About Digging A Hole has become a cultural moment, proof that creativity, simplicity, and heart can still break through in gaming.

Now, console players everywhere are invited to join the movement. On December 9, this unassuming indie title will step onto the biggest stages in gaming, ready to capture a whole new audience.

Watch the A Game About Digging A Hole console announcement trailer below

A Rare Indie Triumph

For an indie game built in just two weeks, this level of success is almost unheard of. A Game About Digging A Hole has captured headlines, timelines, and imaginations worldwide. Its affordable price of £4.29 GBP / €4.99 EUR / $4.99 USD, less than a takeaway coffee, has made it one of the most accessible and talked-about games of the year.

About A Game About Digging A Hole

Armed with nothing but your trusty spade, you’ll dig into your brand-new backyard, uncovering resources to sell, upgrading your gear, and unearthing mysterious secrets hidden beneath the soil. There’s no rush, no pressure, just the pure joy of discovery as you dig deeper and deeper.

Already available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and iOS via the App Store, the console launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch is set to mark a new chapter in the story of this indie sensation.

So put down the coffee. Pick up the shovel. And join millions of players in one of 2025’s most unexpected and exciting gaming events.

REANIMAL Release Date Confirmed for Friday, February 13, 2026

PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Pre-Order Starts Today, Console Demo Available Now Nintendo Switch 2™ Pre-Order and Demo Coming Soon!

Sydney , Australia – November 21st, 2025: THQ Nordic and Tarsier Studios, creators of Little Nightmares I & II, today announced that the highly anticipated horror game REANIMAL will officially launch worldwide on Friday, February 13, 2026! The game will release simultaneously across Nintendo Switch 2™, PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Starting today, pre-orders for REANIMAL open on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players who pre-order will receive the Foxhead & Muttonhead Masks because in this world of unspeakable horrors, your mask could be your only protection (pre-order bonus available for digital pre-orders only).

In addition, THQ Nordic and Tarsier today released console demos for both PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Now, players on these systems, as well as PC, can dive into the darkness and experience the first taste of REANIMAL’s unsettling world. On Nintendo Switch 2™, pre-orders and a platform-specific demo are coming soon. More information will be shared at a later date. REANIMAL news and updates can be found on socials at @THQNordic and @TarsierStudios.

Play the demo on consoles NOW:

PS5: https://thqn.net/re-demo-psn [thqn.net]
Xbox: https://thqn.net/re-demo-xbox [thqn.net]

Meanwhile, PC players can continue to explore the horrors that lurk in the shadows. The Steam demo remains live, inviting players to test their instincts and confront what humanity leaves behind.

Play the Steam demo: https://thqn.net/REdemo [thqn.net]

About the REANIMAL Demo:

In this exclusive, co-op demo, players start at the very beginning, including the reunion of orphaned siblings trying to survive the most dire circumstances. The Boy and The Girl, our protagonists, then begin their desperate search for their missing friends together. Explore eerie environments such as the Mill and Trainyard, and uncover the first fragments of the dark mystery that binds this unsettling world.

AVATAR: FRONTIERS OF PANDORA – FROM THE ASHES GAMEPLAY WALKTHROUGH: A NA’VI WARRIOR’S JOURNEY TO SAVE HIS FAMILY

Join Creative Director Omar Bouali For An Overview Of The Upcoming Expansion’s Intense Combat And Gripping Story, Scored by Award-Winning Composer John Paesano

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — 21 November 2025 Today, Ubisoft unveiled a gameplay walkthrough for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ – From the Ashes, the upcoming expansion launching 19 December on Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, Amazon Luna*, and PC via Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Developed by Massive Entertainment – a Ubisoft Studio**, in collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney, this expansion invites players to return to a section of the Western Frontier, encompassing the Kinglor Forest and a brand-new sub-region, in a gripping new story of vengeance and survival. The expansion launches the day after the theatrical release for Avatar: Fire and Ash™, extending the adventure for all Avatar™ fans.

In this walkthrough, players get an overview of the new story of Na’vi warrior, So’lek as he sets out to save those he loves in addition to the brutal and visceral combat mechanics that define the expansion. Omar Bouali, Creative Director at Massive Entertainment, guides viewers through a pivotal mission where So’lek, a battle-hardened Na’vi warrior, infiltrates the Arahane Hometree which is now occupied by the RDA and ruthless Ash clan. Once lush and vibrant, the Kinglor Forest now lies in ruin as the invaders aim to seize full control and wipe out the Resistance with particular attention paid to the Sarentu and So’lek. Armed only with his bow and knife, So’lek demonstrates the brutal efficiency of stealth and combat Finishers, and the ability to channel his Warrior Senses for heightened lethality.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes: Official Gameplay Walkthrough

The Ash clan marks the introduction of a new enemy to the world of Frontiers of Pandora, the agile, ruthless, and relentless Mangkwan warband infiltrating the Western Frontier led by Wukula. To save those he loves, So’lek will have to challenge his beliefs by facing off against, and even taking the life of another Na’vi. In From the Ashes, combat also escalates in this more hostile version of the Kinglor Forest through the RDA’s advanced technology, including upgraded AMPs, Skel suits, and hellhounds, while So’lek leverages his bond with his Ikran, Ìley for aerial support and tactical repositioning. By taking down those that stand in their way, players will earn XP in the form of Dog Tags, enabling So’lek to broaden his warrior skills in both combat and stealth through a streamlined progression system.

“With this walkthrough, we wanted to give players a glimpse of the raw intensity and emotional depth that defines From the Ashes,” said Omar Bouali, Creative Director at Massive Entertainment. “You’ll see how So’lek’s personal journey shapes the gameplay experience. Every choice, every strike carries weight. This expansion is about survival, vengeance, and the journey to save those you love.”

This walkthrough also introduces a taste of the amazing work of composer John Paesano on the score of this expansion. John Paesano is an award-winning American composer known for his work on the Maze Runner trilogy, Marvel’s Daredevil, Marvel’s Spider-Man games, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes™. His dynamic style builds worlds that reflect the narrative, blending orchestral and electronic elements to create emotionally rich soundscapes. His score highlights the darker, more visceral atmosphere of So’lek’s quest for vengeance as he fights to protect those he loves.

New editions of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ are available for pre-orders or purchase:

  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Standard Edition – AUD $49.95
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Edition (Immediate access to main game. Expansion available 19 December 2025) – AUD $59.95
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Expansion (standalone / Preorder available now. Expansion releases 19 December 2025) – AUD $37.95
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Complete Edition (Immediate access to main game. Expansion available 19 December 2025) – AUD $89.95

For more information about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora please visit www.avatarfrontiersofpandora.com or join the conversation on social media using hashtag #AvatarFrontiers.

For the latest news on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com.

*Ubisoft+ on Luna requires account linking and a Multi Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply.

** With the support of co-dev studios Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Romania, Ubisoft Shanghai and Ubisoft Toronto.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion.

To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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This Week in GTA Online: Free Casino Penthouse, Casino Heist Bonuses, Triple Rewards on Open Wheel Races, and More

Players can earn double the usual take on the Diamond Casino Heist and guaranteed valuable Diamonds in the vault for GTA+ Members – available via Arcade Properties on discount this week. 

Plus, completing the three New Listings Missions will grant entry to the Gold Tier of the New Prix Luxury VIP Program – unlocking a GTA$2M discount on Prix Luxury Real Estate listings arriving in December. 

Full details from this week’s update include:

  • Double GTA$ and RP on the Diamond Casino Heist Finale, Casino Story Missions, Casino Work, the Community Race Series, and New Listings Missions 
  • Triple Rewards on Open Wheel Races
  • 30% off Arcade Properties, Upgrades, and Modifications
  • New Prix Luxury VIP Program:
  • Completing all three New Listings missions by December 7 will award players a GTA$1M bonus, the black Rockstar Games Varsity Crew Neck, and a GTA$2M discount on all Prix Luxury Real Estate listings arriving in December
  • Those who play between November 13 and December 7 will claim a free Übermacht Revolter (Sports) wrapped with the chic Sessanta Nove Monogram livery and receive the Santo Capra Cap, Black Santo Capra Ornate Tee, Black Santo Capra Ornate Mini Dress (Ladies Only), Black Santo Capra Coin Pool Sliders
  • Free Casino Master Penthouse 
  • Double Daily Casino Chips
  • Gun Van Discounts: Free Baseball Bat, 50% off the Heavy Rifle, 30% off the Military Rifle for (GTA+ Members)
  • Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the RUNE Zhaba, Invade and Persuade Tank, Maxwell Vagrant, Karin Sultan Classic, Karin Sultan RS Classic, Dinka Blista Kanjo, HVY Insurgent Pick-Up, Imponte Arbiter GT, Maibatsu Penumbra FF, Albany V-STR, Vulcar Warrener HKR, Declasse Mamba, Lampadati Tropos Rallye, Dinka Vindicator, and BF Surfer Custom
  • GTA+ Members: GTA Online for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is now included in the GTA+ Games Library, free Enus Paragon S wrapped in the 76 Camo livery, new Chameleon Paints, extra payouts on the New Listings missions, and much more

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more information. 

SCREAMER INTRODUCES ANACONDA CORP THE LUST FOR POWER KNOWS NO MERCY

Sydney, Australia, November 21, 2025 – Violence, selfishness, and relentless ambition are the main traits of Anaconda Corp, the fourth team of Screamer introduced by Milestone. The trio entering Mr. A’s tournament represents a major holding company with wide-ranging interests and strong political ties, which have earned its founder, Abigail Mertens, a highly influential place in society.

Gabriel Mertens, Abigail’s son, leads the group obsessed with stepping out of his mother’s shadow and proving his worth within the corporation. Racing by his side are Hope Kaminsky,  a cold and calculating strategist driven only by personal goals, and Dirk van Wyk, a violent lunatic who delights in cruelty.

For Anaconda Corp, every race is a test not only of speed, but of opportunism and cunning. They are here to test limits, assert dominance, and show that when power is on the line, anything is fair game.

Scheduled for release in 2026, Screamer will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers and publishers in the world. The +300 people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IP, RIDE. For more information, please visit https://milestone.it/

NETMARBLE SHOWCASES FIRST PUBLIC HANDS-ON DEMO FOR SOLO LEVELING: KARMA AT G-STAR 2025

New Roguelite Action RPG Hands-on Demo Receives Positive Feedback from Players and Fans Worldwide

LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 20, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, announced that its upcoming Roguelite Action RPG Solo Leveling: KARMA successfully held its first offline playable showcase at G-STAR 2025 in Busan, South Korea from November 13 to 16. Fans from around the world visited the Netmarble booth to experience the game’s hands-on demo for the first time, generating strong interest and positive reactions throughout the event.

During G-STAR 2025, players experienced two dedicated demo modes designed to highlight the game’s core combat loop. The “Time Attack Dungeon” encouraged fast-paced boss clearing that awards top-ranked participants with prizes, including UMPC devices, RTX 5060Ti graphics cards, and Razer gaming peripherals. 

The “Event Dungeon” showcased large-scale wave battles and was featured in live creator showdown sessions where each demonstrated varied weapon and Blessing builds. Both demo modes included boss encounters faithful to the original series.

Thousands of attendees played the hands-on demo, praising the title’s worldbuilding and impactful combat that can change the flow entirely depending on which weapons or Blessing upgrades are used.

“We are thrilled to present Solo Leveling: KARMA in a public, hands-on environment for the first time,” said Executive Producer Do Hyung Kwon from Netmarble Neo. “G-STAR 2025 allowed us to gather valuable feedback directly from players, and we will continue refining the experience as development progresses.”

Meanwhile, Solo Leveling: KARMA released a game opening animation in partnership with A-1 Pictures Inc., depicting Sung Jinwoo returning to the Dimensional Gap to begin his decades-long war against the Monarchs. A separate in-game PV was also published across Netmarble’s official channels.

Solo Leveling: KARMA expands the universe of the global hit anime series with a new storyline set in the Dimensional Gap, where Sung Jinwoo endures a prolonged conflict among Monarchs. Players recover fragments of his lost memories to restore the Broken Cup of Reincarnation, driving both narrative progression and gameplay challenge.

Featuring isometric hack-and-slash combat, the game allows players to adapt their combat style through different types of weapons across daggers, scythes, and bows, supported by responsive evasion and counters. Through the strategic “Blessing” system, players can customize builds, while iconic Shadows like Igris can be summoned to execute powerful coordinated attacks. The game was first introduced globally via an exclusive teaser trailer at Anime Expo 2025.

Solo Leveling: KARMA is currently in development for mobile and PC, offering accessible action gameplay and deep replayability through roguelite progression systems. 

Further updates will be shared through the official website, YouTube, and X channels.

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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.

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Dismantle a False Paradise: 2.5D Time-Bending ARPG Retrace the Light Launches Today

GUANGZHOU, China – 20 November 2025 – Retrace the Light, the time-bending 2.5D action RPG from developer XiaMing Game and publisher GlintForge, launches on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET today for $17.99 with a two-week 10% launch discount. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are currently in development.

One thousand years into the future, the almighty artificial intelligence known as Primus maintains societal order by miraculously altering the minds of any humans deemed “unstable.” Citizens potentially unfit for day-to-day life can have their brains digitized and cleansed of destructive thoughts with the help of Primus’ Enforcers. 

After a failed mission, Enforcer Decem — Primus’ own creation — suffered a memory wipe. Now he journeys onward to relearn his life’s purpose. Enter mirrormazes filled with paranoid thoughts in need of purging, and collect memory fragments along the way that unveil sinister truths hidden behind a utopian facade. 

Dive into disturbed individuals’ brains, then hack and slash through digital manifestations of their thoughts. Ascend above the laws of physics and teleport to previous locations with Decem’s Retrace ability. Turn back the clock to dodge enemy attacks, solve fourth-dimensional puzzles, and set up time-traveling attack combos. Become electricity itself with his Volt Dash ability, enabling lightning-quick travel to far locations. 

Unlock Decem’s full potential with all seven Primary Combat Modules and modifiable Secondary Modules to create custom playstyles that prioritize area-of-effect damage, agility, counter-attacks, stances, charging heavy strikes, and much more. Meet other Enforcers, explore a beautifully hand-crafted world, and uncover unsavory truths across six chapters and five different endings.

Retrace the Light tells the story of a confrontation and dialogue between the rationality of AI and human emotions. As a researcher at a university AI institute, I hope this work will spark in-depth public discussion on the future applications of AI,” said Guo Lei, Producer, XiaMing Game. “Development has been a labor of love, and there is a certain magic within gameplay that feels both new and nostalgic at the same time. We’re excited to launch today on PC, and we can’t wait to bring the experience to consoles very soon.”

Retrace the Light will be available at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET today on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store for $17.99 with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. The game will launch later on PlayStation and Xbox. Language support includes English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with both English and Chinese voiceover. To learn more, join the community on X, YouTube, and Discord, and search #Retracethelight on social media.

About XiaMing Game

Guo Lei, a famed teacher at the China Academy of Art, founded XiaMing Game with a group of his newly graduated students. Xiaming means the buzzing cicada, which reflects the studio’s mindset — burning themselves for years to create a short but sweet game they love, echoing a cicada’s life cycle. Currently, the team is dedicated to bringing their debut title, Retrace the Light, to players around the world.

About GlintForge

With a pure passion for indie games, Jason (Wang Ziqiang) established GlintForge to help Chinese indie studios bring their creative ideas to life. Following the thrilling success of Chinese premium games in 2024 such as Black Myth: Wukong, and in the hope of releasing another remarkable Chinese AAA game in the future, Jason stays firm with his vision and aims to collaborate with more passionate indie studios.