New clips give a far-reaching look into Douze Dixièmes and Focus Entertainment’s upcoming new indie metroidvania
PARIS – Jan. 13, 2026 –MIO: Memories in Orbit is launching on January 20 on PlayStation 5,Xbox Series X|S,PC,Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. With just a week left before its release, the enchanting metroidvaniahas pulled back the curtain on the world of wonder that awaits players with a series of video featurettes. From exploring its captivating surroundings and meeting its inhabitants to facing the challenges that lie ahead, these clips offer a glimpse into what to expect in the depths of the Vessel.
Pre-orders are available across all platforms – with a 10% discount* for those who grab their copy early.
MIO: Memories In Orbit Featurette Videos
In the Vessel, nowhere is safe and danger is always around the corner. Mio must learn to persevere as survival is the only way forward.
Characters in Motion | YouTube
Meet the Vessel’s inhabitants, and learn about the heartache they’ve faced as they help you breathe life back into it.
Visions of the Vessel | YouTube
Let your curiosity get the better of you and explore MIO’s mysterious world as you uncover beautiful scenery in every new chamber you come across.
Exploration & Agility | YouTube
Find new paths through the Vessel as you master Mio’s movements through precision, timing, and agility.
Stay tuned as two more featurettes on the game’s powers and music are on their way ahead of launch!
MIO: Memories In Orbitis releasing January 20 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The game will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and is Steam Deck verified. Pre-orders are live now — with a 10% discount* available on all platforms!
*PlayStation Plus subscription required for discount on PS5.
Perform wicked tricks while free-falling and score massive combos in this twisted aviation time loop!
Melbourne, Australia, January, 13th, 2026 – Indie developer S-Bend Games is excited to announce their debut game, Freefall ‘95, a ‘90s-inspired, fast-falling, adrenaline-inducing experience filled with radical combo-creating action. A demo of the game will be making its crash landing onto Steam January 29th. Play as a sole survivor of a mid-air disaster, plummeting towards Earth through a variety of levels; from clear, blue skies to stormy mountains, erupting volcanoes, and more.
A Doomed Flight
Combine sick tricks, attempt deadly stunts, and collect items to build up huge brain-tickling scores. Dodge various airborne hazards such as broken aircraft parts and flaming debris, as each hit you take will deal damage and risk ending your run prematurely. Eventually, you’ll inevitably meet your doomed fate, only for you to wake back up on the plane, stuck in a twisted time loop, and do it all again. Inspired by classic arcade extreme sports games of the ‘90s, Freefall ‘95 takes the player back to simpler times with its nostalgic art style and soundtrack.
Perform Radical Tricks for Massive Combos
Well, don’t just sit there, do something! Throughout your free fall, make use of the items nearest to you by grabbing broken parts, passenger belongings, or even…snakes? Then, fall with style while performing tricks like backflips, somersaults, and even the Worm. Picking up items while performing tricks seriously amplifies your score, so try your best to chain as many combos as you can before eating the ground face-first! Bullet hell fans will find a special treat waiting for them, as with each new level, new environmental-based objects and obstacles are introduced. Ice blasts, lightning, and even flaming projectiles; each zone presents a checklist of challenges you must complete to advance. Aim for clean, smooth runs as you compete for high scores on the leaderboard against your friends on every level!
Meet Your Fellow Passengers
While in the peaceful confines of the pre-devastated plane, interact with your fellow passengers and take on quests to discover what might be causing this aviation nightmare. Spend your hard-earned coins from previous runs on useful items and upgrades that’ll make future falls more enjoyable. Try out each ability item, experiencing levels in wild new ways, and find items during your falls to share with other passengers for their insights. As you unlock new levels, uncover more of the narrative, slowly piecing together what’s really going on. If you’re lucky enough, you might just unravel the mystery and save yourself from a doomed flight… but do you really want to?
Mind-Bending Gadgets and Abilities
As you progress through the levels, you’ll collect unique items and gadgets that change how you play. Draw items to you with the Electromagnet, or use the Repulsor to clear your course of obstacles; all in the name of preserving your epic combos. Don’t stop there, though; combine the two to create an orbit of collectibles and hazards all around you. Teleports, Turbo Gloves, and more mind-bending gadgets await you in Freefall ‘95!
Demo Available January 29th!Players will now have the exclusive opportunity to get a glimpse ofFreefall ‘95 when its demo drops later this month on January 29th. Be one of the first to experience the first two levels and try your hand at the high-falling, combo-flipping fun!
Game Features
5 varied levels, each with unique special items, landing locations and hazards to look out for.
A deep combo system that allows for MASSIVE brain-pleasing numbers and scores.
Arcade-like leaderboard with friends-only and worldwide options to keep it competitive and fun.
A rich, time-bending narrative that will keep your brain wracking for answers.
10+ total ability items and traits that allow the player to explore and experience levels in wild new ways.
Experience unique arcade themed challenges and side quests to help your fellow passengers, including capture the ring, maximum combo challenges, and more!
Interested in the timey-wimey, fast-falling fun? Head over to Steam and wishlist Freefall ‘95 now!
About S-Bend Games
S-Bend Games is a three-person indie games studio based in Melbourne, Australia, with a focus on creating unique and fun experiences. Formed in 2024, their first game is due to release in March 2026: Freefall ‘95, an exciting arcade/adventure game about falling from a catastrophic plane disaster!
LOS ANGELES — January 13, 2026 — Newly revived video game publisher Acclaim and Swedish indie studio Elden Pixels are excited to announce that The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest is headed to the Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 10, 2026.
Created by the team behind Alwa’s Legacy and A Void Hope, The Prisoning invites players to step into the fractured mind of Fletcher Howie Jr., a developer on the brink of a mental breakdown at the final stages of a massive project. During a post-crunch therapy session, Fletcher becomes trapped in his subconscious and is forced to confront his fears and anxieties in a comedic Metroidvania adventure.
To celebrate today’s release date announcement, Acclaim has released a mind-melting new gameplay trailer. Watch as Fletcher navigates the hazard-filled recesses of his mental prison, goes toe-to-toe with towering bosses, and blasts his way through more emotional baggage than you can stuff into a ten-gallon hat in the footage below.
About The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest
After a visit to the psychologist that went horribly wrong, you’re trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the last stages of an intense project. Experience a Metroidvania drenched in anxiety based on a very true story.
Help Fletcher Howie Jr. escape his mental prison and save the day!
About Elden Pixels
Elden Pixels was founded in 2016 when a group of friends got together and started making the game Alwa’s Awakening. What started just like a small side project eventually turned into a real studio when the game became successful. Now the goal is to create fun, creative and cool games with a focus on gameplay.
About Acclaim:
Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself as a leading global developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam into homes worldwide. Today, Acclaim carries its legacy forward with an unwavering commitment to supporting talented indie developers and delivering high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience. Acclaim’s modern revival stands as a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.
New “Extra Mission” Endgame Content Promises Unprecedented Challenges
Tokyo, Japan – January 13th, 2026 – Shueisha Games is excited to announce that the gem-matching roguelite ANTHEM#9 will launch on February 5th on PC via Steam. Along with the release date, the new “Extra Mission” mode has been revealed – a high-difficulty endgame challenge for players who complete the main campaign. The publisher also confirmed that ANTHEM#9’s creator Koeda will also host a special developer talk and Q&A session on January 30th at 8:00 PM JST via the official Discord server.
Extra Mission: A Brutal Endgame Challenge “Extra Mission” is a challenging endgame mode in ANTHEM#9, unlocked after completing the standard campaign (Missions 1-4) and designed for players seeking the ultimate test. Players begin with Extra-1 and progress through increasingly brutal stages. Each level boosts enemy stats and adds restrictions that push players to their limits. Clearing Extra-1 unlocks Extra-2, challenging players to test how far their skills can go in an escalating gauntlet.
Refined UI Based on Community Feedback Based on recent community feedback from the ANTHEM#9 demo, the full release has undergone a major user interface overhaul. The redesigned UI is cleaner, more intuitive, and streamlined to make gameplay smoother and more accessible for players. Every element has been refined to keep players focused on the core gameplay and maximize enjoyment in the fast-paced roguelite action.
Developer Talk & Q&A – January 30th Don’t miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes with ANTHEM#9’s creator, Koeda! On January 30th at 8:00 PM JST, Shueisha Games will host a special live developer talk on the official ANTHEM#9 Discord server, where fans can hear never-before-shared stories from the game’s development and ask Koeda questions directly. The session will be presented live in both English and Japanese, making it accessible to fans around the world. Another creator talk is planned for the launch period — stay tuned!
About ANTHEM#9 ANTHEM#9 is a turn-based roguelite where players match red, green and blue gems to activate skills and unleash dazzling combo chains. Quick thinking and smart deck-building are the keys to survival as every run challenges you to adapt, strategize and push your combos to the limit.
Match gems to trigger powerful skills, chain them together for massive damage and crush bosses with style. Collect new skills and “Blessings” as you progress through procedurally generated dungeons as you customize your deck to fit your strategy. The higher the combo, the greater the thrill of battle!
About Koeda Koeda is a self-taught game creator who began developing games in 2021. With no prior industry or programming experience, he pursued his passion for game development from scratch, ultimately creating his debut title, ANTHEM#9. The project earned the Grand Prize at the Shueisha Game Creators Camp Game BBQ vol.2 (No Demo Division).
About Shueisha Games Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.
Investigate your first murder, follow the clues your way, and decide how far you’re willing to go for the truth.
13th January, 2026 – The case is officially open. Obsidian Moon, the noir detective simulator from Lost Cabinet Games, is launching its first publicplayabledemo as part of Steam Detective Fest, inviting players to step into the shadows and take on their very first investigation.
Set in the smoke-filled alleys of a city drowning in secrets, Obsidian Moon is a text-based detective adventure rooted in 1930s noir and psychologicaltension. Players take on the role of Carter, a once-respected homicide detective haunted by grief and failure, tasked with solving a series of interconnected murders through logic, instinct, and the steady collapse of his own sanity.
“The call came in last night about a corpse found at the Obsidian docks. By the time I rolled in, head still spinning from the bottle of Jack the previous night, our boys in blue had already cordoned off the scene and rounded up three suspects…”
In the demo, players will take on the first murder investigation, navigating a dense web of leads, choices, and consequences. Whether you interrogate witnesses, dig through records, rely on forensic work, or take more questionable shortcuts, the case adapts to your methods, offering more than 30 different investigative paths depending on how you approach the case.
“Steam Detective Fest felt like the perfect moment to let players get their hands dirty,” said Yannis Antonakakis, Game Director at Lost Cabinet Games.
“The demo isn’t a vertical slice, it’s a real case, built to show how much freedom the game gives you. We want players to experiment, make mistakes, and feel what it’s like to live inside an investigation, even if it costs them.”
KEY DEMO FEATURES:
An introductory tutorial case plus the first original case of the game
30+ investigative solutions, depending on your choices and methods
20 – 45+ minutes of gameplay, based on player approach
The (almost) complete gameplay feature set, including the atmospheric Noir Mode
A first glimpse into Obsidian’s dark past and unsettling atmosphere
AVAILABILITY
The Obsidian Moon demo will be available on PC via Steam starting January 12, as part of the Steam Detective Fest. The game will launch on PC via Steam in 2026. Players can wishlist the full game now and experience the demo during the event.
About Lost Cabinet Games:
Lost Cabinet Games was born out of love for video games. We long for the magic that made the early days of gaming truly special and for the thrills of future technology. Our vision is to create transcending experiences for all players, by carrying on the essence the 80’s and 90’s video games and projecting it boldly into the future.
European battleships sail into Early Access, joined by a new “Salvage for Victory” Event with Legendary French Submarine Surcouf, and a Commander in collaboration with YouTube martincitopants
January 13th, 2026 – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game World of Warships, is ringing in the new year with another jam-packed update bringing new Commanders, ships, events, and more. Players can look forward to a host of new European battleships as they drop anchor into Early Access, French submarine Surcouf arriving as part of the newest “Salvage for Victory” event and a new Commander in collaboration with the YouTuber martincitopants. Beyond the game, World of Warships is launching the Naval Museum Atlas 2026 Calendar, its newest heritage project in collaboration with 12 renowned U.S. ship museums, anchored by a collectible wall calendar and supported by a series of free combat missions.
European Battleships Sail into Early Access
Kicking off the new year are new battleships sailing into Early Access. Players will be able to get hands on with seven brand new Pan-European battleships across increasing tiers: Yavuz Sultan Selim, Tegetthoff, Laudon, Chios, Enigheten, Gustav den Store, and Thor. Each ship comes equipped with long range torpedoes to deal significant damage, the strength of which scales as ship tiers progress, as well as good concealments for battleships. From Tier V, these ships also come equipped with a time-based Emergency Engine Power consumable for quick repositioning, and ships from Tier VIII upwards also feature the Surveillance Radar consumable.
A new Event Pass arrives to celebrate these additions, offering two progression lines and packed with rewards, including camouflages, two of the new European vessels, and containers for the “Honor, Integrity, Virtue” Collection. This 60-piece collection is themed around Royal Australian Navy Vice-Admiral John Augustine Collins, and players who complete the collection will receive Collins as a Commander, marking the first Commonwealth Unique Commander in the game with unique talents and improved skills.
Legendary French Submarine Surcouf Headlines new “Salvage for Victory” Event
Starting from 5 February in the final week of the update, players will have the chance to dive into a new “Salvage for Victory” event. By combining and trading resources, they’ll unlock enviable rewards, amongst which include Tier VIII Premium Pan-Asian cruiser Narai, Tier VIII Italian Premium battleship Marcantonio Colonna and Soviet Tier IX Premium battleship Zarya Svobody.
Headlining these prizes is Legendary French submarine Surcouf, a historic ship armed with four forward torpedo tubes, two stern-based triple launchers, a turret equipped with two 203mm cannons, as well as anti-submarine warfare airstrike capabilities. The tier X Surcouf has depth restrictions on its tools, and no sonar or acoustic torpedoes for enemy submarine engagements, making it most optimal as a surface vessel with diving reserved for stealthy repositioning.
Martincitopants Leaps into World of Warships
Naughtical nonsense is coming to the high seas, as YouTuber martincitopants joins the game as Commander Captain Mart, and with him a martincitopants special permanent camouflage. Players can unlock Captain Mart and additional goodies from a special mission, unlocked via a code that will be revealed on social media in the near future. A custom Captain Mart flag will also be available to unlock in the Armory.
New Naval Museum Atlas Calendar Celebrates 12 months of U.S. Maritime History
Finally, bringing World of Warships into the new year, is the Naval Museum Atlas 2026 calendar. Developed in close collaboration with 12 renowned U.S. ship museums, the Naval Museum Atlas 2026 Calendar celebrates iconic vessels that shaped America’s maritime legacy. The project includes a collectible wall calendar available for purchase at: merch.worldofwarships.com, as well as a free online calendar open to all players starting in January.
Through in-game combat missions tied to the online calendar, players can explore the stories of participating museum ships and experience them directly for a limited-time. As part of the initiative, World of Warships will donate its share of the wall calendar’s profits to support the Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) and its ongoing work to preserve historic naval vessels.
About World of Warships
World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including five different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.
About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Its 15 offices around the world include studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Belgrade, and Kyiv. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warships Blitz.
Today, after 1.3 million wishlists and 2 million demo plays, the checkpoint finally opens.
Developed by Brigada Games, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is an apocalyptic admin simulator set against the backdrop of a zombie outbreak.
Take on the role of a government agent stationed at a critical checkpoint in the midst of the chaos, screening survivors, managing scarce resources, and making impossible moral decisions that determine who gets in – and who doesn’t.
Between juggling food, fuel, and defence systems, or fending off the zombie hordes – by deploying an armed drone to take them out safely from afar or getting up close and personal with your sidearm – you’ll also face the human side of survival: trust, desperation, and the haunting consequences of every call you make.
Played the demo to death? Don’t worry, the full version of Quarantine Zone: The Last Check includes a whole host of infectious new features including:
Use the new portable X-ray to scan a person’s internal organs for signs of infection, or check whether they’re hiding contraband where the sun don’t shine
With the new metiascope you can inspect peoples’ eyes for signs of the virus, or test if they have healthy reflexes with the new medical reflex hammer
Examine survivors with unknown symptoms in the laboratory to discover dangerous new signs of the virus
Send zombies to a cage and feed them corpses. Not just for the fun of it: the government will pay handsomely for them
With the new base management interface, oversee things from a bird’s eye perspective and manage all resources from a single interface.
And many other improvements to defence and the overall experience
Since its reveal last year, Brigada’s zombie checkpoint sim has become one of the most anticipated games on PC – and the wait is finally over.
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is available now on Steam with a 10% launch discount, or via PC Xbox Game Pass.
LEIPZIG, Germany – 13 Jan. 2026 – Confidential Killings – A Detective Game, a gritty thriller set in Hollywood’s twisted world of stars from developers BRANE and Lorenzo Boni, as well as publisher Surefire.Games, tells a tense tale brimming with sinister secrets on PC via Steam today.
Key Features:
True Detective Work – Unlike standard hidden object games, Confidential Killings demands expert deduction skills. Sleuths will:
Build the String Board: Analyze every piece of evidence and add elements to a string board to make connections and drive the narrative forward.
Employ True Deduction: Interrogate witnesses and suspects in dressing rooms and crime scenes. Use your deduction skills to identify inconsistencies and catch them in their lies.
Analyze Multiple Cases, Discover One Truth: Connect the dots between seemingly unrelated killings to uncover what’s really happening behind the glamour.
Enjoy a Noir Graphic-Novel Presentation: A striking noir art style paired with a dark, thematic soundtrack pulls you into Hollywood’s underbelly.
“Confidential Killings presents a chilling and captivating narrative wrapped in a beautiful graphic novel style,” said Henry Zeng, Director, Surefire.Games. “The developers did a great job crafting an immersive experience, and aspiring detectives will need to activate their best deduction skills to uncover the unexpected secrets hidden within this thrilling story!”
Confidential Killings – A Detective Gameis now available on PC via Steam for $14.99, with support for English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Russian, Korean, and Japanese.
The “Must-Play” Detective Bundle: To celebrate the launch, the game is available in a special Steam bundle featuring notable genre contemporaries. Players can pick up Confidential Killings alongside the critically acclaimed The Rise of the Golden Idol and The Roottrees are Dead.
BRABE and Lorenzo Boni are a small team of talented developers best known for their high-quality indie web and itch.io titles with their special noir-graphic style, including Let Sleeping Dogs Lie and We Suspect Foul Play. The team is currently working on their commercial debut title, Confidential Killings – A Detective Game, a gritty thriller set in Hollywood’s twisted world of stars.
About Surefire.Games
Surefire.Games is a video game publisher dedicated to connecting global games with the expansive Chinese market while helping indie developers reach a worldwide audience. Leveraging its expertise gained from collaborating with industry giants like Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, Ubisoft, CD Projekt Red, and Koei Tecmo, Surefire serves as a bridge to expand the reach of games across borders. Its mission is to provide a seamless, one-stop publishing experience, empowering indie developers with the knowledge and resources needed to succeed globally.
Build By Day, Defend By Night. A God Game Reimagined – Watch the Action Unfold in the New Release Date Trailer
Guildford, UK – January 12, 2026 – 22cans, led by legendary game creator Peter Molyneux, today announced that Masters of Albion will launch on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 18:00 BST, exclusively on PC via Steam. A brand-new release date trailer showcases the game’s unique blend of cosy creativity by day and brutal survival by night. Built by a team that includes legends of the industry, Mark Healey, Russell Shaw, Iain Wright and Kareem Ettouney, who were key in developing Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable, Masters of Albion reimagines the god game for today. Blending strategy, simulation, town management, and real-time defence, the game gives players extraordinary freedom to play the game the way they want to play it.Taking inspiration from some of Peter’s classic titles, Masters of Albion is a return to form, blending gameplay mechanics from multiple genres, strategy with simulation, town management with defence, to reinvigorate the god game, and give players the power and freedom to create.
Or destroy… Said Peter Molyneux:
“Masters of Albion is the culmination of my life’s work, a game that owes so much to titles like Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable. It’s a totally unique game that we hope will delight players, a game that brings God Games into the modern gaming landscape and puts the genre firmly back on the map.”
Albion, a land shaped by the hands of heroes, is at a great turning point in its history. Its lords and luminaries have pulled Albion’s society into a new age of manufacturing and production, a golden era, an industrial revolution. But behind this modernisation lurks a painful past of magic and mayhem, one that threatens to drag Albion back into a dark age of mysticism.
Shape the world from above as a god or step directly into it by possessing heroes, workers, animals and more.
Masters of Albion mixes strategy, simulation, town management, and real-time defence, all woven into a rich narrative-driven world.
“Some are born with power, some achieve power, and some have great power thrust upon them.”
Build, Create, and Customise
As a god, you have absolute freedom over your towns and villages:
• Design and build every structure • Hire, house and manage your workforce • Customise buildings with paint, patterns and embellishments • Combine building types into unique multi-purpose structures • No timers or waiting, build instantly and iterate freely
From small workshops to sprawling towns, Albion grows exactly how you decide.
Wield the Power of the God Hand Command the world with ancient powers:
• Manipulate buildings and objects freely • Possess and control the living • Inspire, reward, insult, or punish your people • Throw giant boulders, spiked balls, exploding barrels or just plain old-fashioned people • Rain lightning, fire and destruction down upon your enemies • Shape Albion with absolute authority
Enjoy the freedom that being a god brings, but with great freedom comes great responsibility.
Roam Freely Across Albion Experience the world from multiple perspectives:
• View Albion from the heavens or possess living beings to explore on foot • Control heroes, dogs, workers and even chickens • Complete quests to unlock treasures and secrets • Delve into dangerous underground cave networks • Craft weapons and armour for your heroes • Design the clothes that your workers wear (however bizarre) • Explore, experiment and uncover the forgotten history of Albion
Defend the Night When night falls, Albion is no longer safe. Malevolent creatures emerge from the darkness, attacking towns and killing indiscriminately. Survival depends on preparation and decisive action:
• Design, build and arm powerful defensive turrets • Hire heroes to protect the people • Escort the vulnerable through the terrors of the night • Construct walls, choke points, and deadly defences • Channel enemies into carefully planned kill zones • Use god powers to strike fear into the undead • Possess heroes and fight enemies directly in real-time combat
Each night tests your planning, creativity, and resolve.
Key Themes • Power and responsibility • Industry versus ancient magic • Freedom of choice and consequence • Cosy creativity contrasted with chaos and danger
Players can enjoy the freedom that comes with being a God by Wishlisting the game now via Steam ahead of its release on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
About 22cans
22cans was founded in 2012 by industry legend and creator of the god game genre, Peter Molyneux. It’s a proudly independent company, driven by true innovation and creativity, and passionate about creating the next generation of innovative digital entertainment.
Brought together to test out new high-tech combat equipment as an excuse, Van, Rean, Kevin, and their numerous allies have all been witness humanity’s first steps into space only for dangerous forces to be moving in the background in NIS America’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon – Gameplay
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon continues the long-running, interconnected JRPG saga with a bold new chapter that pushes the world of Zemuria toward an uncertain future. Set after the events that reshaped the continent, the story follows returning and new protagonists as political tensions rise, hidden truths surface, and the limits of humanity’s progress are tested. Deep world-building, layered storytelling, and character-driven drama remain at the core, rewarding longtime fans while remaining approachable for newcomers.
Combat builds on the series’ signature blend of turn-based strategy and real-time elements, introducing refined systems that emphasize positioning, synergy, and tactical decision-making. Outside of battle, players explore detailed regions, uncover side stories rich with lore, and watch the consequences of their actions ripple across nations. With its cinematic presentation, evolving mechanics, and emotional narrative weight, Trails beyond the Horizon represents a major step forward for the Trails series.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Developer: Nihon Falcom Publisher: NIS America Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC Release Date: 15th January, 2025
Recommended – “Trails Beyond the Horizon delivers strong writing, countless returning characters, and a big narrative push, even if its largely unchanged combat keeps things familiar rather than fresh.”
