Leamington Spa, UK/Leuven, Belgium – December 4, 2025: Kwalee has partnered with Belgian indie studio Happy Volcano to support the development of Modulus, the team’s upcoming factory automation game, through to its planned 1.0 launch in 2026. Alongside the partnership announcement, an expanded and updated playable demo is now available on Steam, giving players the chance to dive in today and begin building, automating, and optimizing elegant production lines.

The Modulus demo offers about two hours of content, but players can easily spend many more hours refining and optimizing their factory layouts. Factory floor size is the only limitation to creative freedom and expression in the demo. Players can experiment with a variety of operators, construct a variety of buildings with unique functions. A step-by-step tutorial is included for those new to factory automation games.

The current Modulus demo has been well received by players and holds a ‘Very Positive’ (95%) rating on Steam. Players have praised its pleasant visual style, strong mix of factory management and puzzles, and its relaxing music.

Modulus is coming to PC via Steam in 2026

About Modulus 

Design the pieces, not just the puzzle

Modulus is a creative sandbox factory simulation where you don’t just solve problems, you design the components that make up the solution. Build and automate elegant production systems using modular engineering tools: cut, paint, stamp, and assemble 3D building blocks called modules. From logic-driven problem solving to free-form expression, Modulus blends base-building, resource management, and thoughtful strategy in a game that rewards both beauty and efficiency. There’s no single solution, only the system you create.

Find your flow

No enemies. No combat. No timers.

Modulus offers a relaxing, low-pressure take on factory automation, where experimentation and optimization thrive. Build at your own pace and enjoy the quiet satisfaction of systems that simply work.

Every module has a purpose 

Modules aren’t just resources, they’re the building blocks of your factory. Each one you craft becomes a visible part of a structure rising in real time.

The more complex the goal, the more intricate your modules must become, rewarding strategic planning, creativity, and system optimization.

Endlessly modular, deeply yours 

Whether you’re solving intricate logistics puzzles or designing the most aesthetically pleasing factory possible, Modulus is built for creative expression. No two factories will look the same,  your solutions, like your factory, are uniquely your own.

Start Simple, Grow Smart

Begin with basic resources and learn the core systems. As your production needs scale, unlock new mechanics, tools, and challenges that deepen your understanding of logic, optimization, and modular design mastery.

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, and Town to City alongside upcoming releases such as Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Grime II, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Rune Dice, Luna Abyss and Modulus. 

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.

About Happy Volcano

Happy Volcano is an award-winning, remote-first game studio based in Belgium with a tight-knit team of just 11 senior specialists. Backed by Hiro Capital and Sir Ian Livingstone, known for crafting bold, innovative games with original mechanics and lasting appeal. Their past titles include the critically acclaimed You Suck at Parking® and The Almost Gone.

Currently developing Modulus, a meditative factory automation game that combines creative expression with strategic depth. Happy Volcano believes in inclusive collaboration, sustainable production, and building games that surprise and delight players around the world.

LOS ANGELES – DECEMBER 4, 2025 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has unveiled a teaser image for the upcoming “Death Knight” class in its mobile MMORPG Lineage 2: Revolution. This marks the game’s first new class in three years, which will be featured in the massive December update.

The forthcoming update will introduce the Death Knight, a powerful new class for the Humans wielding greatswords and heavy armor. They were once knights who stood against the Fire Dragon Valakas, but were afflicted with a curse of immortality and vanished from the world – only to reappear in Aden in their cursed form. The class is a reimagining of the original Death Knight archetype, redesigned to complement the unique features of Lineage 2: Revolution.

Fans can learn more about the new class and see images on the official forum.

Lineage 2: Revolution is a MMORPG bringing top-quality visuals, a massive open world and large-scale PvP to mobile devices. The game features stunning visuals and large-scale open-world combat where players can battle in real-time on a single screen – all in a gorgeous, fully featured, persistent world MMORPG that can be enjoyed alongside players around the world and all within the palm of your hands.

For more information regarding Lineage 2: Revolution, visit the official website, forum, and the official Facebook 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 athttp://company.netmarble.com.

Developer abnermtj and publisher Kakehashi Games have announced partnership on a brand new narrative adventure game

Singapore – December 4th, 2025 – Newly announced in a world premiere during the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted showcase, Singapore-based solo-developer abnermtj and Japan-based publisher Kakehashi Games have unveiled Epoch Reset, a brand new 2.5D cyberpunk adventure set to launch in 2027.

Boasting striking anime-inspired visuals, Epoch Reset follows Hector Rodriguez, a bumbling scientist who, between making ends meet with odd jobs, has created the world’s first working time machine… and the very invention that will one day destroy the world. At least, that’s what he’s told by the killers chasing him from the future.

Jumping between timelines and protagonists, players will explore futuristic cityscapes across Hong Kong, Tokyo, and more as they follow an immersive, twisting narrative and work to save reality from time-bending forces beyond Hector’s wildest dreams.

Epoch Reset is slated for launch on PC in 2027, and can be wishlisted on Steam today.

About abnermtj
Based in Singapore, solo-developer Abner Tolentino, known as abnermtj, has been developing games since 2020. His biggest goal is simply to make awesome games that resonate with players, and Epoch Reset is his debut commercial game. Follow his Twitter for developer updates, sneak peeks, and more!

About Kakehashi Games
Founded in Tokyo in 2013, Kakehashi Games is a boutique publishing team that strives to build bridges between the East and the West. Over the last decade they have helped release over 300 of the most acclaimed indie titles in Japan, including Hollow Knight, Sea of Stars, Dead Cells, Eastward, and more. As of 2023, Kakehashi Games has become a worldwide publisher as well, with a focus on bringing the best indie games from Asia to the rest of the world.

Watch the new PC Gaming Show trailer and pre-order the captivating new metroidvania today on PC and consoles

PARIS — Dec. 4, 2025 — Today Focus Entertainment and Douze Dixièmes are excited to announce the release date for their upcoming game, MIO: Memories In Orbit. The space-bound metroidvania will reach us on Jan. 20, 2026, as announced in a new trailer during the PC Gaming Show. Pre-orders are available starting today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a 10% discount* available to those who purchase early. Pre-orders will kick off on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 22.

A free demo for MIO: Memories In Orbit is currently available on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Video games as craft from a French studio

MIO: Memories In Orbit is developed by Douze Dixièmes, a small French studio previously known for their acclaimed debut, Shady Part of Me. True to their creative philosophy, the team has crafted MIO in a deeply artisanal way, building the entire experience atop a proprietary, in-house engine developed specifically for the project. This approach has allowed the studio to shape every aspect of the game’s mechanics, art direction and atmosphere with complete freedom.

Douze Dixièmes also maintains a seasonal (quarterly) blog where the team shares insights into studio life, their evolving creative process, and behind-the-scenes making-of content. Follow their journey here.

Cast light into an obscured past

Showcasing more of its unforgiving danger and atmospheric wonder, MIO: Memories In Orbit’s new trailer delves further into the game’s mesmerizing sci-fi world, which blends a mysterious narrative, challenging action gameplay, and a spellbinding art direction.

Come January 20, players will uncover it all as MIO, a nimble robot who awakens alone aboard the Vessel — a vast, drifting spaceship left in ruin. Once maintained by AI caretakers known as the Pearls, the Vessel is now overrun by wild vegetation and malfunctioning machines. With the ship facing imminent shutdown, MIO must explore its labyrinthine depths, recover its lost memories, and uncover the truth behind the collapse.

Start your journey now with the acclaimed demo

MIO: Memories In Orbit’s 2-3-hour-long demo is still live on Steam and the Microsoft Store. Experience the game’s beginning, with a secret area to discover and a major challenge to overcome.

MIO: Memories In Orbit launches on Jan. 20, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders are live today on Steam, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 — with a 10% discount* available on all platforms. Pre-orders on Nintendo Switch 2 will open on December 22.

SYDNEY (Dec. 5, 2025) – Today SQUARE ENIX® released OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, the latest standalone entry in the critically acclaimed OCTOPATH TRAVELER RPG series, for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam® and Microsoft Store.

To learn more about the game, check out the Square Enix Blog: https://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=BLOG&l=OCTOPATH-TRAVELER-0

In OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, players will experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings in an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra. The game features returning core elements from the series, and–for the first time in series history–players will be able to customize their own protagonist and rebuild their hometown after it has been destroyed with the new town build feature. The story builds upon that of the mobile game OCTOPATH TRAVELER: Champions of the Continent, adding new story content where players rebuild their town, and reinterpreted story beats unfold throughout. Fans familiar with the series can enjoy the return of its iconic HD-2D art style, the ability to interact with other characters in various ways through Path Actions, and the Break and Boost battle system which can turn the tide of battle.

The OCTOPATH TRAEVELER 0 consumer demo is available now for all platforms, allowing players to create their own custom protagonist and play up to three hours of content, including the beginning Prologue and Chapter 1 of the Master of Wealth, Master of Power and Master of Fame story arcs. Within those three hours, players can also experience Chapter 1 of the Kindlers of the Flame story arc, which allows them to try the all-new Town Building feature to restore their hometown of Wishvale. Save data can be carried over to the full game once purchased.

Additionally, there is a Save Data Bonus Campaign for OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, which allows players who have save data or play data for relevant demos from OCTOPATH TRAVELER, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake or DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake on their system (or purchase history of these titles on accounts for some systems) to redeem bonus items in OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0. For additional information, visit: https://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=OCTOPATHTRAVELER0&l=save-bonus-campaign-details

OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 is now available for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™,　PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam® and Microsoft Store.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 207 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 95 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

New biome, incorporated DLC, shop overhaul, in-game gallery, more available now

BORDEAUX, France – 5 Dec. 2025 – Northgard, the critically acclaimed Viking strategy game with more than 5MM copies sold from developer Shiro Games, conquers untold lands with the release of its new Definitive Edition, available now on PC via Steam.

Claim territory in the new Valhalla biome, and engage in both PvE and PvP games in the Bifrost biomes. Enjoy enhancements to the base game, including a significant overhaul of the shop with new items to browse, graphical improvements for select units, a beautiful digital artbook, an in-game gallery featuring concept art, alternate artworks, alpha and beta visuals, and much more. 

Dive into content from several freshly incorporated DLC expansions, including the full campaign from the Cross of Vidar expansion pack. Brave the frey with mighty clans including Neustria – Clan of the Lion, as well as the first three clans ever released for Northgard: Sváfnir – Clan of the Snake, Nidhogg – Clan of the Dragon, and Svardilfari – Clan of the Horse. 

“We’ve truly honed a fulfilling, well-rounded experience with this edition, packed with some of the game’s best content,” said Nicolas Cannasse, CEO, Shiro Games. “After nearly eight great years of active support, we’re thrilled to welcome new players into the expanded experience, and excited for long-time fans to revisit the new content for free today.”

Northgard: Definitive Edition is available now for $34.99 with an additional 60% launch discount including French, English, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Korean language support.

For more information about Northgard, please visit the official website.

About Shiro Games 

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 5MM units across various platforms, as well as Dune: Spice Wars, the spice-infused blend of 4X and RTS gameplay. Wartales is their latest title, with several major DLC additions since its release in April 2023. 

The colourful post-apocalyptic town-builder leaves Early Access with new story content and major gameplay improvements.

Ghent, Belgium – 4th December 2025. Developer Pajama Llama Games and publisher Stray Fawn Publishing are thrilled to announce that Flotsam, the cheerful yet challenging survival town-builder set in a flooded world, officially leaves Steam Early Access and launches asVersion 1.0 today for $24.99 / €22.99 / £19.99. 

Flotsam is a challenging survival town-builder set in a colourful post-apocalyptic world where humanity drifts among the ruins of civilization. Manage drifters, recycle waste, explore the ocean, and build a community that thrives amid the tides, all at your own pace! 

After years of community-driven development, Flotsam is ready to set sail into its full release, packed with brand-new story content, upgraded gameplay systems, new regions, and long-awaited features that bring fresh life to this floating city-builder.

Version 1.0 introduces a main narrative questline, allowing players to complete the game’s story for the first time, alongside an array of new features and enhancements designed to make your floating city-building adventure more immersive and rewarding than ever before.

Highlights of the 1.0 Update include:

• Main Narrative Questline – Experience a complete story campaign for the first time.
• Specialist Quests & 4 New Specialists – Each specialist has their own quests and unique roles, New specialists include Chemist, Electrician, Birdkeeper, and Aquaculturist. 
• New Upgrade System – Install upgrades like Air Filters and Gas Bags to enhance town performance.
• New Regions – Explore Industry, a hazardous, highly polluted area, and the Polluted Woods, now split into healthy and toxic zones.
• 10 New Buildings – Including advanced bio-energy systems and new production pipelines.
• Achievements & Quality-of-Life Reworks – More reasons to replay, explore, and perfect your floating paradise.

Check out the Flotsam  V1.0 launch trailer below

Build Your Floating Home

Turn ocean waste into vibrant, living communities. Collect driftwood and scrap to build homes, workshops, gardens, and water purifiers. Decorate your town, keep your drifters healthy, and recycle your way to happiness in this heartwarming post-apocalyptic world.

Explore a Drowned World: Navigate your floating settlement across a procedurally generated ocean of trash and discovery. Salvage ancient ruins, rescue stranded survivors, and uncover old-world technologies to keep your people thriving, but beware the dangers of pollution and scarcity.

Meet Your Crew of Drifters and Specialists: Every drifter has a story, and every specialist brings something new to your survival journey. Recruit unique characters like the Birdkeeper, Chemist, and Electrician, unlock new technologies through their expertise, and dive into personal quests that reveal their pasts and shape your town’s future.

Recycle, Research, Reinvent: Create connected production lines that transform junk into essential resources. Develop cleaner energy, research new tech, and evolve your settlement from makeshift rafts to a thriving eco-town powered by innovation (and the occasional eel).

Flotsam V1.0 launches today for PC via Steam, bringing the definitive version of the floating city-builder to players worldwide. Be the first to experience life after the flood, where hope, humour, and recycling rule the seas. 

About Pajama Llama Games 

Pajama Llama is a 3 man indie game developer based in Ghent, Belgium. We focus on making colorful and imaginative games with a quirky touch.

About Stray Fawn Studio

Stray Fawn Studio is a ten person indie game studio based in Zurich, Switzerland. The company focuses on developing their own projects which are often situated in the simulation game genre. Procedural content generation and the simulation of living worlds form the core of the studio’s creations. Stray Fawn was founded by Micha Stettler, a space enthusiastic software engineer and Philomena Schwab, a biology loving game designer. In 2023 the studio expanded into indie game publishing and is now supporting other developers on their journey.

Step into This Haunting Retro-Futuristic Lunar Base to Explore and Investigate the Mysteries Lurking in the Unknown

STOCKHOLM – Dec. 4, 2025 – Today, Swedish indie game publisher Raw Fury and UK-based developer Lunar Software released their first-person sci-fi horror game, ROUTINE, worldwide. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Steam. ROUTINE also supports Xbox Play Anywhere and is Xbox Handheld Optimized.

Set in a retro-analogue future inspired by 80s technology, ROUTINE tasks players with exploring the lunar base in search of answers as to why the base has gone quiet, putting them face to face with an enemy who is certain that they are the main threat. But the discoveries they make will only lead to deeper unknowns.

Key features in ROUTINE include:

• Investigate a retro-analogue future – Roam through contrasting sectors of the Lunar station, from abandoned malls to deteriorating living quarters.
• Immersive design and gameplay – Full body awareness, diegetic audio, and a minimal UI create a gripping and atmospheric experience.
• Explore using tools – The Cosmonaut Assistance Tool (C.A.T.) is vital, and players must use it to access critical terminals, navigate the environment and identify clues.
• Survive the unknown – Run, hide, or attempt to defend against threats, using the C.A.T. as a last resort.

Follow along for updates on Raw Fury’s official website here and X page here, as well as Lunar Software’s X page here.

About Lunar Software

Lunar Software was founded in 2010 and is an independent games developer made up of three people, based in the northwest of the UK. Lunar Software is currently working on its first title, ROUTINE

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is an indie (un)publisher dedicated to connecting games with players by creating unforgettable experiences. With over 50 games published, including the Kingdom series, Blue Prince, Cassette Beasts, Norco, and Sable, Raw Fury has been consistently recognised as a top 10 publisher in Metacritic’s annual rankings. With an unwavering commitment to being the best partner for indie developers, Raw Fury continues to champion unique games and bring exceptional experiences to players worldwide.

The wait is almost over for Sad Cat Studios’ & Thundeful’s highly anticipated retro-futuristic action platformer

Gothenburg, Sweden – December 4th, 2025 – Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful are thrilled to announce that their highly-anticipated cyberpunk action platformer, REPLACED, will be releasing on PC and Xbox Series X|S on March 12th. This exciting milestone is being marked with a stunning new release date announcement that offers players another chance to dip their toes into the rich, dangerous and atmospheric world that awaits them.

Wishlist REPLACED on Steam

Uncover the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corporation, through the eyes of its own creation, R.E.A.C.H. – an AI trapped in a human body against its will. In an alternate 1980s America reshaped by nuclear catastrophe, Phoenix-City has become one of the Corporation’s strongholds – a haven for corruption where outlaws thrive and human life is traded like currency. Step into the role of R.E.A.C.H., expose the Corporation’s hidden agenda, and uncover the purpose behind your creation.

REPLACED is a 2.5D cinematic action platformer wrapped in an intense cyberpunk thriller narrative. Run, climb, and fight through crumbling districts, industrial wastelands, and neon-lit alleys with fluid movement and fast, responsive combat. Chain precise melee strikes with satisfying ranged attacks to take down enemies in high-intensity encounters while keeping the flow of exploration.

Explore themes of humanity, identity, and control through morally complex characters and the slow reveal of a world pushed to its limits. Feel it being brought to life with hand-crafted pixel art enhanced by modern visual effects, while a moody, synth-driven soundtrack sets the tone. REPLACED delivers a single-player journey that blends cinematic platforming, fast-paced action, and a tense cyberpunk thriller narrative. Immerse yourself in a world where every secret – and every life – has a price.

“It feels great to finally have a set date for the release of REPLACED,” said Game Director Yura Zhdanovich. “It’s no secret that it’s taken longer for us to get here than we initially thought and we want to thank everyone for your continued patience and support. We’re looking forward to making it worth your while on March 12th!” 

About Sad Cat Studios
Sad Cat Studios was founded in 2018 in Minsk, Belarus, by game developers and entrepreneurs Yura Zhdanovich and Igor Gritsay. Yura, with over 8 years of experience as an artist and visual designer in game development companies and startups like MSQRD, joined forces with Igor, who has a strong background in IT and e-commerce, to establish the foundation for the studio’s remarkable journey. Since then, Sad Cat Studios has relocated its headquarters to Limassol, Cyprus and now operates remotely across Europe. 

About Thunderful
Founded in 2017, Thunderful is a video game publisher headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Thunderful offers third-party publishing, co-development services and publishing support services. The company has published and/or developed award-winning and critically acclaimed titles such as the SteamWorld IP, Planet of Lana, Viewfinder, LEGO® Bricktales, Lost In Random and more.

GFA Games invites players on a tour of Tartarus Island in a new trailer and kicks off final pre-release open testing

BELGRADE, Serbia –Dec. 4, 2025 – GFA Games is giving players one last chance to experience their highly anticipated post-apocalyptic MMO shooter, PIONER, for free before the game’s Steam Early Access release on December 16. Players can join the final Open Beta Test now until December 9 on Steam.

The studio has also released a new trailer today taking players on a tour of the post-apocalyptic landscapes of Tartarus Island – a place that can be just as dangerous as it is unexpectedly beautiful.

The Open Beta gives players access to:

• The full story campaign
• New locations: Explore Middlelands, Mushroom Plain, and other territories
• More challenging raids
• Team Deathmatch with multiple game modes

PIONER will debut via Steam Early Access on Dec. 16, 2025. Players can still add PIONER to their Steam wishlist to stay updated on the latest news and be among the first to explore its dangerous, anomaly-ridden world. The game’s console launch date will be announced at a later date.

For more information about PIONER, visit the official GFA Games website.