Bit Reactor’s Debut Title Combines Tactical Depth and Cinematic Elegance for a New Star Wars Story

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – AUGUST 27 – Electronic Arts Inc. and Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced today that Star Wars Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars™, is now available for PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store, and PlayStation®5 and XBOX Series consoles. In Star Wars Zero Company, former Republic officer Hawks and Zero Company, an elite squad of unconventional professionals for hire, are recruited for an operation by Republic Intelligence. From ex-nobles to ex-cons, they now share one mission: Stop the Infinite Coil, a Separatist-aligned cult, and their leader Kundri Fathom before the deadly Shadow Plague consumes the galaxy.

“After all these years of hard work from our amazing team, Star Wars Zero Company is a go for launch,” said Greg Foertsch, Game Director and CEO of Bit Reactor. “On behalf of everyone at Bit Reactor, I want to thank players for their encouragement and passion so far on this journey. We’re incredibly proud of this game and excited to see what Zero Company YOU forge through your choices and playstyle. Getting to create this Star Wars™ game in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games is a dream come true.”

Watch the Final Trailer to Witness What’s at Stake in the Galaxy

Lead the Clone Wars’ most cunning operatives in tactical operations, investigations, and other heart-pounding missions through a cinematic original story. Forge deep bonds between squadmates to unlock new combat synergies and turn the tide. Customise Hawk’s combat specialisation and appearance, then fill out the team with original and custom-made Star Wars characters, tailoring their appearances, loadouts, and abilities. Strategise and adapt both on the battlefield and at your base of operations, The Den, to make every move count. Star Wars Zero Company charts the future of turn-based tactics by combining deep strategic gameplay with cinematic elegance for a blockbuster tactical thrill ride.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Bit Reactor and EA to deliver a deep, tactical experience set in the darker corners of the Clone Wars,” said Douglas Reilly, VP and GM of Lucasfilm Games. “Bit Reactor’s team of genre veterans brings a fresh perspective to this debut title that pushes boundaries and creates a distinct experience for Star Wars fans. We can’t wait for players to take command of Zero Company and uncover an authentic Star Wars story unlike anything they’ve experienced before.”

Star Wars Zero Company is now available in retail and digital storefronts for PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series consoles. The Digital Deluxe Edition, featuring unique cosmetic items inspired by the Clone Wars era, is available for $89.95 SRP on PC and SRP $109.95 on consoles. The Collector’s Edition is available for $424.00 SRP and features a Star Wars Zero Company-themed Hasbro Black Series Thermal Detonator, Steelbook, Desk Mat and more. Alongside the game’s launch, the soundtrack for Star Wars Zero Company, featuring an original score by GRAMMY® award-winning composer Gordy Haab, is available via Walt Disney Records.

Follow EA Star Wars on X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to stay up to date as more information is revealed. Additionally, join the conversation over at our official EA Star Wars Discord server.

About Bit Reactor
Bit Reactor, LLC was created by longtime strategy game developers as an independent, developer-first game studio creating and perfecting experiences that blend game design, art and technology with a passion for making something great. The talented team is composed of some of the minds behind decorated titles like XCOM, Civilization, Gears of War, Elder Scrolls Online, and more.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL and EA SPORTS™ College Football. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. 

JAPAN – Aug. 27, 2026 – Mind Diver, the award-winning detective adventure developed by Indoor Sunglasses and published by PLAYISM, launches today on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, with a 10% discount available for users PS Plus members and Switch 2 owners based in North America until Wed, Sept. 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT.

Lina and Sebastian’s relationship seemed idyllic until his sudden disappearance, and her recollection of his last known locations and interactions are the only warm leads. The police investigation takes a dark turn as rapid-onset amnesia clouds Lina’s memories. Only an experimental mnemonic technology known as Mind Diving can extract the truth before the shards of Lina’s fragmented memories disappear forever. 

Lina was there when Sebastian was confronted outside the party… but who was the person yelling, and what did they say? The conversation next morning was tense… but why? Delve through incomplete memories frozen in time, connecting nearby objects with moments to synaptically turn fragmented recollections into full-blown memories. Piece together a timeline through careful deduction across eight Regions of her deteriorating subconscious. 

Unlock new Regions by rebuilding neural connections, opening pathways deeper into Lina’s subconscious. Scan more than 130 Echoes, artifacts containing fully voiced snippets of conversation. Carefully listen for hints to separate clues from coincidences, and form complete thoughts by filling Memory Holes with 700+ missing objects from Lina’s surroundings. 

Isolated moments may have surprising connections — gather dossiers on persons of interest, narrow down the list of suspects, and analyze where the dots connect while working out possible motivations for every suspect. Cross-reference their conversations in the Memory Log, and elucidate exactly where Lina and Sebastian’s love story took its tragic, dark turn. 

“Mind Diver has a special way of making players slow down, listen, and process what they just heard,” said Victor Breum, Co-Founder and Lead Developer of Indoor Sunglasses. “It’s been a hard-fought, well-deserved journey from Best Student Game at IGF 2023 to now launching onto the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and we look forward to creating even more mystery games in the future.”

Mind Diver is available now on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 for $17.99 USD / €17.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 with a 10% discount available for users based in North America until Wed, Sept. 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT. Language support options include English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Danish, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). For more information, follow Indoor Sunglasses on X/Twitter and BlueSky, and subscribe on YouTube.

About Indoor Sunglasses

Indoor Sunglasses is a worker-owned indie game studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mind Diver was their first commercial title, which was nominated for Best Student Game at IGF 2023, GDWC 2024’s Innovation Award, and Best Narrative at the 2025 Danish Game Awards. Indoor Sunglasses makes games rooted in simultaneous curiosity, challenge, and entertainment.

About PLAYISM

Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as the Momodora series, the Bright Memory series, The Exit 8, the La-Mulana series, Refind Self, Ib, Mad Father, LiEat, The Silver Case, Fight Crab, Samurai Bringer, DEEEER Simulator, Gnosia, Idol Manager, among other titles.

PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Game to the World.”

To learn more, visit the PLAYISM official website and follow @PlayismEN on Twitter.

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look is now playing on Netflix and coming to our official YouTube channel and the Grand Theft Auto VI site later today at 9 p.m. ET.

Captured entirely from in-game footage on PlayStation 5, this extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI showcases the biggest, most immersive evolution of the series yet — arriving November 19 to PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S.

Catch all the excitement at the Awesome Indies show and go hands-on at the showfloor

LONDON (Aug. 27, 2026) – Publisher Fireshine Games (Denshattack!, Far Far West) is serving up a feast of tasty new announcements for the Awesome Indies Show during Gamescom 2026, including the management simulator Food Truck Empire, adorable survival crafting adventure Isle Goblin and brand new details on the first major Far Far West update, Frostburn. Those on the showfloor can demo all of the above, as well as Denshattack!, Duskfade, Husk Protocol and AEROMACHINA in the Indie Arena Booth (Hall 10.2, Booth 31-32).

Food Truck Empire | Lichthund | PC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1872970/Food_Truck_Empire

Fire up your grills and take to the streets in the economic strategy/management simulator Food Truck Empire heading to PC via Steam with a brand-new public demo out now. Craft new and delicious recipes, outfit your fleet of trucks and grow your business while racking in those coveted 5-star reviews.

Isle Goblin | Kilowatt Games | PC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1688640/Isle_Goblin

Step into the shoes of a friendly goblin whose island is under attack by the nasty humans. It’s up to you to explore, craft, build and fight to protect your goblin family in this adorable sandbox adventure playable solo or with up to seven goblin buddies.

Far Far West | Evil Raptor | PC | Available Now in Early Access: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3124540/Far_Far_West

Time to get back in the saddle, because a whole host of fresh horrors are making their way to Far Far West today. The Frostburn update will test your resolve on the new Hellfire map, which is packed with new quests and secrets, but also a giant volcano ready to blow at any moment to light a fire under your feet. Gear up with a new shield system, a new spell element, melee weapons and more.

Keep up to date on these and all other Fireshine Games titles here: https://fireshinegames.co.uk/

About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of acclaimed and award winning digital titles, including Far Far West, Core Keeper, Denshattack!, Duskfade, Voyagers of Nera and Popucom. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.

Grand theft…without the auto in a bite-sized (semi) open world sandbox

WARSAW – Aug. 27, 2026 – Odd Town, the retro-styled first-person sandbox adventure from solo developer The Flying Baguette and publisher HYPERSTRANGE, brings an off-kilter open-town adventure to PC via Steam in September 2026, as revealed during today’s Awesome Indies Showcase.

There’s never a dull moment in Saint Sectaire, a small town with strange secrets. Left stranded in town after their car breaks down, Odd Town’s protagonist quickly finds themself at the center of a conspiracy as residents start to disappear. Short on cash and careful to avoid the cops, there’s little else to do other than finding work and tracking down allies who can help unravel what’s really happening in Saint Sectaire.

Take on odd jobs by day and cause chaos at night. Earn dough as a baker, supplying Saint Sectaire with delicious treats. Clean up the town’s movie theatre, or take a walk on the wild side by selling drugs to residents looking for a fix – whatever it takes to make some money. When the sun goes down and shops close for the day, enterprising thieves will find plenty of ill-gotten gains to pilfer. Break into stores, shake down unsuspecting townsfolk for extra cash, or use an arsenal of pliers, crowbars, and a shovel to access locked locations.

Odd Town’s open-ended, highly interactive town provides a focused, semi-open-world experience that respects your time. Featuring a compact world design full of secrets to uncover and trouble to find, Odd Town distills the thrill of open-world games into a bite-sized package. Chat with locals to uncover narrative breadcrumbs leading to the heart of the town’s conspiracy. Make friends – and enemies – that remember your actions, and recruit a team of specialists capable of uncovering the truth of Saint Sectaire.

No matter the approach, avoid the cops at all costs. Lay low, avoid patrols, and buy new clothes to avoid detection and become anonymous again. When all else fails, use a tool to break out of jail. Just be careful, because each escape technique can only be used once. Run out of options, and it’s game over.

Learn the ins and outs of a living low-poly world that never overstays its welcome. Navigate through tight streets lined with alleys, apartments, shops, and restaurants. Encounter peculiar characters, taking on quests and jobs that unfold across Saint Sectaire and the surrounding area. Investigate a morgue for clues, cause mischief in the town’s cemetery, or poke around other interesting locales.

“Every little thing players do in Odd Town bears weight,” said Przemysław Miliński, co-founder of HYPERSTRANGE. “There are no flippant mechanics or meaningless meters to fill up, just mysteries to solve in whichever way you want. Go ahead and extort that shopkeeper, just remember that they will not forget. But that won’t matter if you manage to escape! Fix your car and get out of town.”

Descend slowly into a pixelated madness when Odd Town launches on PC via Steam in September 2026. For more information, visit the official website, follow HYPERSTRANGE on X/Twitter, BlueSky, Facebook, and join the community in the official Discord server!

About HYPERSTRANGE

Hyperstrange is a game development and publishing studio based in Warsaw, Poland. Founded on the day of the 2015 Solar Eclipse, the team continues to bring Metal, Fantasy, Action, and Hyper-strangeness to gamers worldwide. Some of Hyperstrange’s works include Blood West, an immersive stealth FPS horror set in the wicked Wild West, and POSTAL: Brain Damaged, an action-oriented take on Running With Scissors’ cult game series.

About The Flying Baguette

The Flying Baguette is a one-man indie games studio based out of France, twisting old school gaming aesthetics into modern open worlds as seen in their debut first-person adventure, Odd Town.

Explore Floating Sky Islands and a Mythical Underwater City, Command Trireme Warships Across Dynamic Seas, Tame the Ferocious Boaratos and Confront the Kraken in Two Epic Boss Battles

GAMECOM 2026: COLOGNE, GERMANY – AUGUST 27, 2026 – Studio Wildcard today launched ARK: Astraeos ‘Heaven & Abyss’ the massive update that completes the Greek mythology-inspired adventure. Spanning more than 264 square kilometers of breathtaking marble cliffs, ancient temples, cherry blossom paradises, and mythological landscapes, Astraeos invites players to prove their worth in new divine trials stretching from floating island peaks to the darkest depths of the abyss.

Astraeos Heaven & Abyss Key Features

• Helianthos: A bright, lush realm featuring open flower-filled plains, peaceful creatures, and sky islands suspended high above the landscape.
• Abyssanthos: A fog-shrouded deep-sea expanse featuring massive underwater air bubbles surrounding a mythical city, opening up massive new spaces for deep-water base-building.
• The Trireme & Dynamic Seas: Command ancient Trireme warships across a restless frontier driven by dynamic, rolling wave mechanics and violent weather events. The seas are no longer a passive boundary but an undiscovered treasure to those brave enough for an ocean odyssey.
• The Boaratos: Tame or defeat a massive, fiercely aggressive, and scorching new wild boar exclusive to Astraeos.
• Kraken Ascension Boss Fights: Confront the merciless leviathan in two distinct encounters—one beneath the waves and one on the open surface.
• Minibosses & Divine Rewards: Challenge the immense Colossus and the ferocious Kroaratos to claim Astral Souls alongside the Agamemnon Helmet, Trireme Chair, Boaratos Spartan Saddle, Divine Shield, Divine Spear and Divine Sword.

Originally created in partnership with Nitrado and by popular ARK modder Nekatus – who has now officially joined the Studio Wildcard team – the ARK: Astraeos Heaven & Abyss update is now available on PC via Steam and Epic Game Store, Xbox and PlayStation. The ARK: Astraeos DLC is available for a limited promotional price of $4.94 (67% off MSRP) on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. Step into the pantheon, brave the open waters, and master the final chapter of Astraeos today. 

But That’s Not All – More New Adventures Added Today Across ARK!

The horizons of ARK: Survival Ascended continue to expand with brand-new creatures, naval warfare, and coastal raids, as part of today’s major update:

Available now on ARK: Survival Ascended

• Concavenator: This ruthless pack hunter turns the desert into a lethal playground as they swim beneath the dunes ambushing prey with aerial attacks and blinding sand clouds!

Available now with ARK: Tides of Fortune

• The Galleon: Take the helm of the majestic Galleon, the ultimate naval titan designed for extensive fortress-style base building and a devastating battery of cannons built for catastrophic broadside barrages!
• Land Outposts: Scour coastal shores for land-based pirate camps across Genesis 1’s oceanic islands, eliminate the defending rogues, and plunder their buried treasure!

Lastly, ARK: Survival Ascended and other DLCs are on sale on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation for up to 75% off for a limited time!

The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem.  ASA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store and Steam.

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

CRITICAL REFLEX and TALLBOYS reveal the Colossal Policeman immersive sim for consoles for the first time with a new trailer at the Xbox @ Gamescom Showcase

COLOGNE, Germany – Aug. 27, 2026 –After a long slumber, HE wakes! CRITICAL REFLEX and TALLBOYS announced during the Xbox @ Gamescom Showcase that the surreal, kafkaesque first-person immersive sim Militsioner will launch in 2027 on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass for PC and console. Explore an expansive city at your own pace, negotiate with its suspicious residents, avoid the watchful eye of the Colossal Policeman, and do whatever you must to escape.

You’re an ordinary nobody who hasn’t done anything noteworthy, let alone… a crime. Must be a mistake, but this morning you were arrested. Pack your stuff and leave as fast as possible, but be wary – every move you make is being followed by a Colossal Policeman. Navigate the city and escape by using your wits – and remember, every problem has multiple solutions. Run, hide, lie, steal, snitch, sneak… But keep on guard. The town and the Policeman are watching.

Key Features

• Non-Linear Action:You have tons of freedom to find your own solution to each obstacle. Decide how to spend your time, where to go, who to trust…or snitch on. Run, hide, sneak around, bribe, lie, and manipulate others to get what you want, or break the law and steal what you need. The risks – and the rewards – are yours to discover.
• Tamagotchi-Like Relationships: Every character – including the Colossal Policeman – has their own mood you can influence with a reactive conversation system. Keep the townsfolk happy with flattery and gifts, but be careful not to upset them or they may try to turn you in. You can even go on a date with the Giant! Just be mindful when he’s on duty…
• Dynamic World & Exploration: The city is alive and constantly changing, with new people, places, and secrets around every corner. Each character has their own schedule, and you can change the time of day to find new ways forward. Real-time flooding opens up new areas to discover, and even the eclipse comes with its own intense surprises.

Militsioner is available to wishlist now on Steam, Xbox and the Microsoft Store. For more info and updates, follow TALLBOYS on X/Twitter and CR Channel on X/Twitter. Join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.

About TALLBOYS

TALLBOYS was founded by developers who came together to create Where The Clouds End, an atmospheric adventure game. Encouraged by the positive feedback from showcases, they shifted their focus to Pandemic Express, a multiplayer survival game that combined asymmetrical mechanics with player-driven action. The team grew during the development of Pandemic Express and, after its release, began working on Militsioner.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

About CR Channel

CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 27, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has rolled out a new update for its action game Solo Leveling: ARISE. The update features a new SSR hunter, new gameplay updates, and more.

Lee Joohee, Pilgrim of the Labyrinth joins the roster as a Light-element Buster with a combat style built around prisms. Her skills include Reflecting Chain, which allows her to reflect a damaging beam through a prism to attack enemies, Lucent Release, that strikes the area ahead with concentrated light, and Prism Blast, which focuses light from multiple magical prisms onto a single point, triggering a powerful explosion.

The update expands story content with Hard and Reverse Hard difficulties for Hidden Chapters 11 and 12. Players can also obtain the new Sung Jinwoo-exclusive SSR weapon “Spirit Blade: Snowstorm.” Moreover, a new season of the Simulation Gate is now underway, with higher difficulty levels added. Balance adjustments have been made to select Sung Jinwoo weapons, hunters, and artifact set effects. 

Looking ahead, the new “Hall of the Monarchs” challenge content is scheduled to open on September 3. Players face increasingly stronger bosses and aim for high scores. Clearing a stage grants a base score, and additional points can be earned through the Proof of Mastery system that allows players to adjust the difficulty by selecting custom challenges. 

The Hall of the Monarchs will be unlocked after clearing Workshop of Brilliant Light Tier 10 and will operate on a two-week seasonal cycle. Each season will feature enemies from the Workshop of Brilliant Light appearing at random, and players will be able to earn a special Title and Frame based on their rank. 

Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”

Please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and official YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.

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.

Announced for Xbox Game Pass as part of Xbox’s gamescom showcase, the newest title from award winning developer Bossa Games challenges players to team up with their friends to stack, balance, and jury-rig giant, regulation breaking, towers of space trash.  

Cologne, Germany, 27th August, 2026 – Bossa Games and team17 have announced physics based 1-4 player co-op puzzle game, What Goes Up for Xbox Games Pass, as part of the Xbox gamescom Showcase. Also coming to PC and PlayStation 5 later this year, What Goes Up sees players employed by GALACTIC REFUSE CO, the galaxy’s most ambitious provider of high-risk junk removal solutions. They are tasked with scouring planets in search of Earth’s finest discarded garbage, cleaning up the mess they find, and then turning it into titanic towers of trash.  

Equipped with their grav gun and hover pack, and ready to go toe to toe with gravity, players will explore dangerous planets in search of top-tier trash with which to create their masterpiece of misalignment – building up, down, and sideways to ensure the junk reaches the recovery ship. Players can approach the task at hand however they wish – with careful, methodical planning, each item providing load-bearing support for the next – or, as a mad dash to the top, flinging bathtubs and campervans into the mix and hoping for the best. 

Going Up?

Players can grab up to three friends to join them on their What Goes Up adventure (or take to it solo), working together to plan, build, and – probably – panic when it all comes tumbling down because somebody put the hot dog cart in completely the wrong place…again. 

Anthony Kyne, Head of Studio, Bossa Games said “What Goes Up started life in a game jam, with a simple goal: give friends a playground where they could build, experiment and cause chaos together. Team17 understood the vision from our earliest demo, and we were thrilled to welcome them on board as publisher. Together, we’ve created a game about ingenious ideas, impossibly tall towers and the hilarious consequences when everything comes crashing down.”

Harley Homewood, General Manager, team17, said: “Bossa Games are renowned in the world of creative co-op experiences, and What Goes Up is, once again, testament to their creativity. We’re delighted to partner with them, and to bring this over-the-top and chaotic piece of puzzle game fun to life on Xbox Games Pass.”

What Goes Up Key Features

• 1-4 Player Co-op: More hands make light work… or make for more hilarious tower malfunctions. 
• Hazardous Working Conditions: Lava rivers, electric hazards, bounce pad miscalculations and structural embarrassment are but a few of the challenges that await.
• Keep it professional: Hidden amongst the trash – players will be able to find snazzy outfits to spice up their look – just don’t think too hard about where they came from. 
• Lofty Ambitions: No great tower was built with both feet on the ground, and to achieve the haphazard masterpiece of their dreams, players will need to stack, climb, hover, bounce and improvise their way through awkward terrain. 

About Bossa Games

Bossa Games is a multiple award-winning independent studio based in London, UK, with over a decade of great games made by its team. Bossa is recognized as one of the most creative game companies in the world, with titles such as Surgeon Simulator, I Am Bread, and I Am Fish cementing our reputation for disruption. Bossa Games has a shared mission to ‘Forge the best co-op experiences friends will ever share together’ and their values are their guiding principles and beliefs to get them there.

About team17  
Founded in 1990, team17 is part of everplay group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering independent partners and games. Team17 has an extensive portfolio of over 150 titles that players around the world love for a lifetime, including DREDGE, Date Everything!, and Overcooked!, together with multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands such as Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise.

Dunebound Tactics, the roguelite tactical RPG where your crew doubles as your fuel supply, launches on Steam September 14. Playable this week at gamescom.

COLOGNE, GERMANY — August 27, 2026. Every survivor aboard your sand-ship can be worth more dead than alive. Announced today from the Gamescom show floor, Dunebound Tactics launches on Steam on Monday, September 14. It is a roguelite, turn-based tactical RPG of caravans, sacrifice, and terrain you can tear apart, built by Terahard Studios and published by indie.io, and a free demo is live now on Steam and playable at Booth F011g, Hall 10.2, this weekend during Gamescom.

The world runs on Elios, a resource that rewrites life and death and leaves crystals where the dead used to be. It powers the engine that drags your caravan across the Sands. It also sits inside every member of your crew. When a battle takes its toll, the infirmary is one option. Extraction is the other, and it leaves a survivor as a husk while the engine keeps turning. Neither choice is free, and the dunes rarely make the first one easy.

That pressure lands in combat, where the battlefield is something you build rather than something you find. Obliterate cover or drag it out of position. Summon ice pillars to choke enemy movement or explosive ones to trap them. Lay mines, set traps, then shove an Imperial into the pitfall you dug two turns earlier. Caravan skills reach in from off the field to buff your party or clear the way for it. This is not a cover-and-shoot affair. It is a game about deciding what the ground is going to do next.

Legend places Haven somewhere beyond the Sands, a sanctuary for anyone desperate enough to go looking. Nobody who has gone has come back. Each attempt feeds the next one, with the wrecks of previous caravans yielding modules and sometimes survivors, and dynamic world generation reshaping the route every time. Fifteen classes, sixteen traits, and more than fifty modules go into a crew, and thirty-eight enemy types stand between it and the horizon as the Imperials and the Arcanists fight over what is left.

The demo is playable on the show floor at Gamescom this week at the indie.io booth in Hall 10.2, Stand F011g, running through August 30. It travels to PAX West next, September 4 to 7 in Seattle, on indie.io Booth #316. Members of the Terahard team are at Gamescom and available for interviews on request.

For everyone not in Cologne, the demo is live on Steam right now and was rebuilt around player feedback after Steam Next Fest, with reworked encounters, smarter enemy AI, and a full balancing pass. Dunebound Tactics launches on Steam on September 14, 2026.