Digital pre-orders begin today, starting at $39.99

Lakewood, CO – June 6, 2026 – Halloween: The Game, the upcoming asymmetrical stealth horror game developed and published by IllFonic, co-published with Gun Interactive, alongside partners Compass International Pictures and Further Front, teased the single-player storymode, as seen for the first time during today’s Future Games Show. Pre-orders for the digital edition begin today, with the Standard Edition priced at $39.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $59.99 (Includes: Game, 1 Exclusive Michael Myers Skin, 2 Exclusive Civilians, and more surprises!).

Live out the chilling story surrounding Michael Myers’ escape from Smith’s Grove Sanitarium and the terrifying events that followed. Embody pure evil as the true Boogeyman and commit the horrors leading to Halloween Night in 1978.

Cinematic story cutscenes introduce chapters, characters, and story beats with iconic Halloween aesthetics and shot recreations, building a Haddonfield inspired by the original film. Yet the game goes beyond paying homage to the seminal movie, taking it in creative new directions to inject surprises and build upon Michael Myers’ monstrous, mythical intrigue.

Become the Shape across six haunting chapters, slashing through new and familiar locations while Dr. Sam Loomis narrates his findings and experiences. Uncover how Myers acquired his iconic jumpsuit, mask, and kitchen knife, and orchestrated the deaths of every unsuspecting victim leading up to the final babysitter encounter. The single-player storymode weaves a mix of the original 1978 film while introducing space for player creativity: play and end Michael Myers’ bloody tale while making it personal.

Halloween: The Game’s sandbox approach continues in storymode, providing a multitude of ways to find, stalk, and kill victims. The perfect Michael Myers carefully stalks his targets, waiting for the right moment to execute kills for true murderous satisfaction. Yet he can’t always play with his prey: sometimes keeping the cops at bay necessitates a victim’s quick death.

Each chapter contains a distinct set of secondary challenges and collectibles that reveal new executions, scenarios, and lore, unlocking exclusive cosmetics for Multiplayer mode. Several difficulty options test and reward players who want to understand what it takes to be a truly ruthless Michael Myers.

“Halloween is one of the most iconic horror films ever made, and we knew that bringing it into a game meant earning the right to put players behind that mask,” said Jared Gerritzen, Chief Creative Officer, IllFonic. “We recreated specific shots, leaned into the original score’s DNA, and worked to make Haddonfield feel like the place fans remember. Now, it’s up to each player to create their own version of Michael: patient, brutal, methodical, or something else entirely.”

Halloween: The Game digital pre-orders start today. The Standard Edition is priced at $39.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $59.99 (Includes: Game, 1 Exclusive Michael Myers Skin, 2 Exclusive Civilians, and more surprises!). Halloween: The Game launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

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About IllFonic
Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado, and Tacoma, Washington. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Titles and collaborations include Halloween: The Game, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Arcadegeddon, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.

About Gun Interactive
Gun can best be described as a concept design studio and publisher, with an unrelenting vision and authentic approach to crafting some of the most popular horror experiences gaming has seen to date.  Founded in 2010, Gun has grown into a diverse team of people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a creative house, we’re responsible for over $200M+ in revenue and 20M players across our compact, but impressive portfolio.

About Compass International Pictures
Compass International Pictures, Inc. (a subsidiary of Trancas International Films, Inc.), is the iconic Producer of the original 1978 classic, “John Carpenter’s Halloween,” which continues to this day managing the rights to this classic film and the original slasher, Michael Myers.

About Further Front
Further Front pushes the boundaries in the world of licensing, merchandise, digital and live entertainment, bringing years of experience in numerous entertainment fields to consult on, produce, and deliver compelling and immersive experiences around the world.

Bunkhouse Games’ debut title, coming later this year to PC, sees 1-4players battling hordes of undead sheep as they attempt to survive the zombie sheep uprising

Reykjavik, Iceland, June 6, 2026 – Reykjavik-based developer Bunkhouse Games, and indie publisher Shoreline Games have today announced an upcoming Steam Next Fest demo, and revealed the brand new gameplay trailer, for upcoming co-op action adventure Flock Off! as part of IGN Live. The newest trailer showcases more of the hilarious, chaotic, and absolutely bonkers gameplay on offer when Flock Off! launches later this year, giving another glimpse at the sheer volume of highland horrors that await.   

Playable as part of Steam Next Fest from 15-22 June, the Flock Off! demo invites players to grab a friend, or three, for some 1-4 player PvE co-op carnage as they head to the Scottish Highlands to cull the undead sheep incursion. With both the prologue and Lochblight Forest level available, players will get to grips with an assortment of creative and convenient weapons as they (hopefully) survive long enough to fend off waves of sinister shambling sheep. 

An early look at the Flock Off! demo will also be made available exclusively through IGN starting today, for a limited time while codes are available, with IGN-themed collectables hidden throughout for players to find. 

Nobody’s Silencing These Lambs: 

In Flock Off! 1-4 players are dropped into an alternate reality version of the Scottish Highlands where a scientific experiment has gone horribly wrong, resulting in the undead zombie sheep uprising. Herds of vicious (and slightly radioactive) livestock roam the landscape, and players will need to utilize their wits, fists, and the environment in order to stay alive. Everything that isn’t nailed down (including co-op partners) can be used as a weapon to fend off the onslaught of live undead stock. A bedroll, potatoes, and a shelving unit that’s probably too big to actually throw… all make excellent weapons in a pinch, and will be crucial so players don’t end up flocked. 

Flock Off! Key Features:

• 1-4 Player Co-op – Cause mayhem with your friends as you team up to take on a barrage of undead live (undead?) stock, or head out alone into the Scottish Highlands 
• Unique Characters – With 4 distinct playable characters to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Always wanted to run around the Highlands killing zombie sheep as an old Scottish man? Well, now you can! 
• Everything’s a weapon – No, really, your environment, the food… your friend Paul. Everything is fair game in the Sheepocalypse. 
• Special Items – Alongside your arsenal of swingable bedrolls, throwable potatoes, and giant lobbable shelves, unique items provide some extra oomph to your firepower, with boomboxes, trashbags, and even glue bottles each boasting unique effects. 

About Bunkhouse Games 

An Icelandic game studio founded by industry veterans from studios including CCP Games, Ubisoft, and Tripwire Interactive, with a passion for gaming, creativity, and innovation, their mission is to create multiplayer experiences that are all about collaboration, social connections, and most importantly, having fun!

About Shoreline Games

Shoreline Games is an independent publisher focusing on unique, eye-catching, narrative-driven games developed by talented studios worldwide. Their catalog of indie titles ranges from the academia-inspired Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator, early 2000s-inspired action adventure, Onirism, and, most recently, Cyberpunk-Noir Narrative RPG Celestial Return.

WITH OVER 500,000 WISHLISTS AND UNANIMOUSLY POSITIVE PLAYTESTER FEEDBACK, WARDOGS HAS SECURED ITS “ONE TO WATCH” TITLE

Derby, UK – 6 June 2026 – BULKHEAD & Team17 have revealed a brand-new gameplay trailer for WARDOGS, their upcoming Tactical All Out Warfare FPS, during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase.

Watch the trailer now

The new gameplay trailer gives players the clearest look yet at WARDOGS in action. Set around the high-stakes Control Zone, 100 players and three rival teams fight to dominate the battlefield. WARDOGS combines tactical gunplay, combined-arms combat, construction, destruction, and large-scale team play, creating a warzone where coordination matters, risk pays off, and cash is king.

The reveal comes as WARDOGS recently passed 500,000 Wishlist’s on Steam, a major milestone for the independent studio, offering a clear signal that players are hungry for a different kind of large-scale shooter.

Following recent hands-on playtests, BULKHEAD is opening sign-ups for the next WARDOGS playtest. 

Players can sign up now at community.wardogs.com/signup/community

For BULKHEAD, playtesting has never been a marketing beat with a feedback form bolted on. It’s a real opportunity for players to push the systems, expose the cracks, test the chaos, and help shape WARDOGS into the all-out warfare experience they have been asking for.

Instead of another polished developer quote, BULKHEAD is letting real playtesters speak for themselves:

 “I have not felt this much excitement in a game in the past year, with 1300 games in my steam library, this one is going to be my next main game. The player base is already top notch, the gunplay feels smooth, the dev team is responsive, I am totally hooked.” – iShot

 “You guys are absolutely cooking with this game. It’s really good. There’s so much new stuff in here that other games just aren’t doing. If you keep at it, then I think you’re on to a winner.” – JackFrags

“Performance wise, I was not expecting it to be this smooth this early in development, you’ve done a spectacular job there” – CONiiD

“The only game where five guys sprint to revive you then start arguing over who gets to revive you. Not because they like you. They’re just here for the money.” – HietsoM

The WARDOGS party isn’t over yet. Head to WARDOGS.com now for an exclusive extended gameplay reveal stream with live footage taken during a team playtest earlier this week. Then, tune into the PC Gamer show tomorrow for a deeper look at what’s coming next.

WARDOGS arrives on Steam Early Access this summer and is available to Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1867240/WARDOGS/

About BULKHEAD:   

BULKHEAD is a video game development studio based in Derby, UK with an ambition to make a mark on the FPS genre. Founded in 2015 by a small group of friends the studio has expanded from creating acclaimed indie titles like The Turing Test and Battalion 1944 to building a larger team focused on ambitious multiplayer experiences such as WARDOGS. The studio was recently acquired from Tencent by a newly-formed consortium comprising SMG, everplay and HIRO Capital and BULKHEAD’s latest title WARDOGS is being published by Team17. 

About Team17: 

Founded in 1990, Team17 is part of Everplay Group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering indie developer 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.

The coolest story-based survival sandbox will enter Early Access on PC shortly before gamescom 2026

Oberhaching, Germany, June 6, 2026 – There is no escape from the cold. In the aftermath of a cataclysmic event known only as “The Shattering”, the whole Earth has been swallowed by ice, snow and constant sub-zero temperatures. What remains of humanity clings to survival. Challenge the overwhelming odds and prove that you have the skills and the resolve not only to survive in these unforgiving conditions, but to bring the splintered factions of society back together again. It is time to show your resilience and overcome the Permafrost. How long will you last?

Your chance to face the white hell in this sub-zero story-based survival sandbox is almost here. Development studio SpaceRocket Games and German publisher Toplitz Productions unveiled a new trailer for Permafrost at this year’s Summer Game Fest Green Games Showcase, which is focusing on games that reconnect us with nature, spark hope for the future and remind us what’s worth protecting.

Not only does the fresh video impress with new gameplay footage, but it also announces August 21, 2026 as the Early Access release date on PC for the highly anticipated survival game, whose demo gathered more than 300,000 downloads during its run at Steam Next Fest.

Players ready to become the protagonist Rook, a tech-savvy engineer able to build and craft tools from scraps, don’t have to wait that long, though. They can start looking for their long-lost friend Icarus and try to overcome the frozen wastelands, predatory wildlife and hostile factions vying for supremacy in the upcoming playtest. The date for the playtest will be announced soon, but interested players can head over to the official Steam product page already to register. With a bit of luck they will not only be able to enter the frozen landscape before the official release date, but also help the development team with their invaluable feedback. And don’t forget to tell your friends, because you can brave the cold not only solo just with your trusted dog at your side, but also in co-operative multiplayer for up to 4 survivors.

About the game

Permafrost is a story-driven survival sandbox set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Discover a vast lore-rich open world, alone or in co-op with up to 4 players. Explore, scavenge, craft, and build a network of shelters to outlast the cold.

• The Cold is your true enemy!
  The cold is alive and ever-present. Frostbite, storms, and creeping chill shape every journey, turning preparation, shelter, and timing into matters of survival.
• A frozen open world to explore!
  Traverse a frozen open world where city ruins fade into wilderness. A tense, grounded survival experience shaped by silence and scarcity – no constant gunfire, no fantasy tropes. Just winter, isolation, and resolve.
• Exploration-Gated progression!
  Progress is earned through exploration and adaptation. Restore abandoned shelters, repair broken machines, and reclaim fragile technology to push deeper into the frozen world.
• Your Dog as your loyal companion!
  Your loyal dog companion stands with you when the cold turns everything else silent. Rescued from the ruins, your dog scouts ahead, warns of danger, carries supplies, and keeps you grounded when the silence gets to be too much.
• Symbiotic 1-4 player Co-Op Survival!
  The cold doesn’t care how many of you there are. Play solo or survive alongside up to 3 friends, building shelter networks, dividing responsibilities, and playing to each other’s strengths. Co-op doesn’t simplify the world; it just means you don’t face the cold alone.

Permafrost will be available on PC in Early Access on Steam, GOG.com and EGS on August 21, 2026. More information can be found on the store pages. Join our official Discord server to get the latest news about Permafrost as well as the other exciting titles from Toplitz Productions.

About SpaceRocket Games
SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects. 

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Revealed at the Story-Rich Showcase, the clean-em-up immersive sim’s final chapter arrives this summer

Toronto, Canada – June 6, 2026 – Canadian indie developer Soft Rains today announced during the Story-Rich Showcase that Ambrosia Sky: Act Two – the conclusive chapter of Dalia’s journey – will launch on PC via Steam on August 6, 2026.

Act Two follows the successful release of Ambrosia Sky: Act One last fall. Ambrosia Sky is a clean-‘em-up adventure and immersive sim, where players explore abandoned space colonies ravaged by a sentient, erratic fungus that left many dead or missing. As Dalia, a young field scientist returning home to The Cluster, players cleanse the contamination with an upgradeable chemical sprayer, lay the dead to rest, and work to end the crisis.

Ambrosia Sky: Act Two Release Date Trailer: 

As she closes in on the truth behind the disaster consuming The Cluster, Dalia continues her search for her ex-girlfriend Maeve while laying the dead to rest and collecting DNA to advance research into human immortality. The final act resolves the major threads introduced in Act One while expanding the experience with new mission locations, fresh exo-fungus types to harvest and survive, and a reworked progression system with additional upgrades.

Key Features

• Cleanse the Contamination: Ambrosia Sky’s unique gameplay blends FPS action with meditative cleaning. Cleanse alien fungus with your chemical sprayer, harvest its fruit, and upgrade your gear to survive the spreading crisis.
• Discover an Alien Ecosystem: Each species of alien fungus has unique behaviors and properties – some explode, others electrify, and some will even hunt you down.
• Research and Update Your Equipment: Craft new ammo types that mimic the abilities of fungus you encounter. Upgrade your sprayer’s efficiency, create new spray types, or enhance your tether to better navigate and explore the unstable gravity fields of the colony.
• Navigate Zero-G Environments: Traverse treacherous pockets of unstable gravity throughout the Cluster. Use your tether to grab objects, uncover hidden corners of the colony, and explore environments where unpredictable fluctuations in gravity can change direction and strength at any time.
• Lay the Dead to Rest: Seek out the tragic victims of the crisis and lay them to rest in poignant scenes that unravel the mystery of what happened and why.

Ambrosia Sky: Act Two will launch as a free update for existing players. For new players, a limited-time 20% launch discount will allow them to pick up the full game at just $11.99 USD. Following the promotional period, the full game price will increase to $24.99 to reflect the expanded experience.

For more information, visit softrains.games.

About Soft Rains

Soft Rains is an independent game studio based in Toronto, founded by developers behind acclaimed titles like Skyrim, Grindstone, Fallout 3/4, Watch Dogs: Legion, A Mortician’s Tale, Creature in the Well, and VALORANT. In 2025, Soft Rains released its debut title, Ambrosia Sky: Act One. The studio is committed to crafting immersive worlds, emotionally resonant stories, and memorable gameplay experiences.

OAKLAND, CA — June 6, 2026 — Demonschool, the school-life tactics RPG with hints of Into the Breach, Shin Megami Tensei, and Italian horror cinema from developer Necrosoft Games and publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 HALL-A), officially lands on Nintendo Switch 2 and picks up a new assignment later this year with a brand new DLC expansion for PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1|2, Steam Deck, and Windows PC and Mac via Steam, as revealed today in the Story-Rich Showcase at Summer Games Fest.

Face off against monsters in 50 new puzzle battles, which challenge the player to solve prescribed combat scenarios in one turn. For their trouble, players will be rewarded with three new techniques to study. Encounter a mysterious antagonist in a never-before-seen side story, featuring a formidable new boss with a puzzling new mechanic. 

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version, launching later this year, will feature mouse control, a higher frame rate, improved graphics, and the New Game+ feature that allows players to start a new game with all abilities, opals, credits, relationships, clubhouse styles and upgrades, and fish gained through past playthroughs, including all of the playable characters starting on week 10, allowing players to use characters in battles where they weren’t meant to be.

Meet demon-hunting heir and college freshman Faye as she comes ashore on a haunted island university. Explore a world inspired by 70s Italian horror cinema and Japanese horror manga while completing strange assignments and engaging in turn-based tactical battles alongside a party of allies. Send demons back to their dimension and seal the breach between worlds…before it’s too late! 

Foster friendships (and perhaps relationships!) with 15 playable characters and forge strong bonds that create flashy combos on the battlefield when party members cross paths. Summon useful items from the demon world with Henk’s special ability, have Aina slice through strategically placed lines of enemies, or enthusiastically kick opponents away with Faye. Improve skills in training sessions and side quests to boost their demon-busting flair and survive a gruesome semester, leading to 13 possible endings.

“This DLC is for the battle and puzzle fiends out there,” said Brandon Sheffield, Creative Director at Necrosoft Games. “Anyone searching for a challenge that will squash your brain into a new shape, look no further.”

Demonschool’s DLC will begin enrollment on all current platforms later this year. Demonschool is currently available on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store for $24.99 with English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support.

Dig up more information about Ysbryd Games on its official website, @YsbrydGames on social media, and the official Discord community. Find Necrosoft Games on the official website, Discord, and @necrosoftgames on social media.

About Ysbryd Games

Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.

About Necrosoft Games

Necrosoft Games is an Oakland, California-based game developer with members all over the world. Founded by Game Developer Magazine and Gamasutra alum Brandon Sheffield after he left journalism, the studio now numbers six strong after developing a string of cult indie gems like Gunhouse, Oh, Deer!, and Hyper Gunsport.

Crow Country and Tangle Tower developer SFB Games announces The Mermaid Mask launches on PC and consoles, including Nintendo Switch 2, on July 16th 2026

London, UK – Saturday, June 6th 2025 – SFB Games, the studio behind Tangle Tower and cult favourites including Crow Country and Nintendo Switch launch title Snipperclips, today announced The Mermaid Mask, a stylish, witty, and atmospheric new instalment in the beloved Detective Grimoire series, launches on PC, Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 16th.

In the pitch-black waters beyond a long-abandoned fishing town, the enigmatic Captain Magnus Mortuga (rumoured to be everything from an immortal time-traveller to a cursed vampire) has been found dead within his submarine.

His body lies alone inside a locked room, marked by a single fatal wound, yet no weapon can be found. At the centre of the chamber sits an ancient, barnacle-covered cauldron with a heavy metal lid; recently opened, its interior eerily empty except for deep, unexplained scratches.

Summoned by the mysterious Captain Seafoam, players step into the shoes of Detective Grimoire and his sharp-tongued partner Sally to unravel the truth. Armed with little more than a cryptic letter and two photographs, they are drawn aboard the world’s strangest submarine and into a mystery that defies logic.

The Mermaid Mask builds on the acclaimed formula of Tangle Tower, blending clever puzzle-solving with sharp writing and a richly stylised world. Players will:

• Investigate an impossible locked-room murder
• Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted submarine filled with secrets
• Interrogate a cast of eccentric, fully voice-acted suspects
• Find and piece together clues to uncover motive, means, and opportunity
• Experience satisfying “aha!” moments through layered puzzle design

Balancing dark themes with light-hearted British humour, the game delivers a cozy-creepy experience that has become a signature of SFB Games.

Returning to their roles are acclaimed voice actors Edwyn Tiong (Loco Motive, Harold Halibut, Unavowed) as Detective Grimoire and Amber Lee Connors (Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, The Outer Worlds 2) as Sally.

They are joined by a diverse ensemble of English-language voice talent spanning games, anime, film, and radio, including Tara Langella (Hades II, The Outer Worlds 2), David Menkin (Pragmata, Still Wakes the Deep), Steven Kearney (SimCity), Justine Leah Hince (Killer Kiss, UnOrdinary), Anairis Quiñones (Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World, Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie), Eric Morgan Stuart (Life is Strange, Batman: Caped Crusader), Jacqui Bardelang (Metaphor: ReFantazio, Baldur’s Gate 3), Christy Meyer (Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Dead Island 2) and Alex Bankier (Cat’s Eye, Code Geass: Dakkan no Z).

The game features expressive animations and hand-drawn characters by Velvet V and Catherine Unger, bringing each suspect vividly to life, alongside a rich, cinematic score by Raphael Benjamin Meyer, performed by the Budapest Art Orchestra. A major improvement from Tangle Tower – the clues are now fully 3D interactive objects, modelled by Kindra Dantone.

From interrogating suspicious crew members to decoding cryptic evidence, The Mermaid Mask challenges players to think like true detectives. 

Prepare to take the plunge with The Mermaid Mask launches July 16, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. A playable demo is available now on Steam, offering players an early glimpse into the studio’s most ambitious mystery yet.

For more information on The Mermaid Mask and to add the game to your wishlist, visit the game’s Steam page.

About SFB Games

SFB Games is a British independent game studio, founded by brothers Tom and Adam Vian, who have been making games together since 2003. They’re passionate about designing unique games with a focus on fun, artistry, and innovation. These particular design philosophies lined up well with Nintendo, when the two companies worked closely together to create the Nintendo Switch launch title Snipperclips – Cut it out, together! SFB Games’ most recent release, Crow Country, was hailed as a GOTY candidate in 2024, inspiring countless fan art, cosplays, YouTube videos, streams and speedruns – as well as maintaining a user review score of 98% positive on Steam.

Physical Edition Releases 3 September

Walnut Creek, California — June 6, 2026 | Maximum Entertainment, in partnership with developer Polychroma Games, today announced Afterimages, a brand-new downloadable content expansion for the award-winning narrative adventure Until Then is launching 18 June on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.

Following the digital release of the Afterimages DLC, Until Then will be available physically on 3 September. The physical edition will include both the base game and the Afterimages DLC. 

Take a first look at the emotional continuation of Sofia and Mark’s stories in this new trailer:

Afterimages introduces two new chapters that explore grief, memory, and the quiet persistence of life in the wake of loss. Sofia returns home to confront memories she left behind. Meanwhile, Mark encounters both a new lover and an old friend. Through their separate journeys, both characters must navigate what it means to move forward while carrying the weight of absence.

Players will discover fresh gameplay moments woven into the intimate storytelling experience that defines Until Then. The DLC introduces new interactive activities, including tarot reading and baking minigames, alongside expanded in-game phone features such as dating apps and video platforms. Players will reconnect with beloved characters and encounter new faces across two deeply personal narrative chapters.

Since its release, Until Then has received critical acclaim for its heartfelt storytelling, striking visual style, and authentic portrayal of adolescence, memory, and loss. The game is currently rated 97% ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ on Steam.

The Afterimages DLC will be available across all major platforms on 18 June.

For more information, visit www.untilthengame.com

About Maximum Entertainment
Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment.

With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations.

About Polychroma Games
Polychroma Games is an independent game studio based in the Philippines seeking to explore and push the envelope of story in play. Our team believes that video games hold awesome potential as a medium of storytelling. We entwine the interactivity of play and the power of narrative into one.

Latest Trailer Debuts at Wholesome Direct 2026; New Demo Available Now and Physical Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Announced

London, UK, — 6 June 2026 — Marvelous Europe and Little Chicken Game Company today joined the Wholesome Direct showcase to reveal an eerily cozy new trailer for their upcoming supernatural (un-)life sim Moonlight Peaks, releasing digitally on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, Windows PC via Steam, and Google Play Games on 7 July 2026. Alongside a deeper look into the nightlife of the titular town and its colourful cast of supernatural residents, the publisher announced a new demo available now on PC and Nintendo Switch™.

Marvelous Europe also confirmed that a physical Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition will launch across Europe on 28 August 2026 for €49.99 / £44.99. The physical edition includes an exclusive collectible sticker sheet featuring fan-favourite residents of Moonlight Peaks, alongside a digital soundtrack.

Sprinkled with mystery and magic, the all-new demo welcomes prospective residents to experience character creation, magical mini-games, new interactions with the town’s charming inhabitants, and a deeper glimpse into the relaxing afterlife that awaits in the full game. The demo is available to download now for free via Steam and Nintendo eShop, with the Nintendo Switch™ version fully playable on Nintendo Switch™ 2.

Digital pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 versions are now available in Europe at €34.99 / £29.99 and €39.99 / £34.99 respectively. Players who purchase the Nintendo Switch™ version will be able to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version via an Upgrade Pack available at launch for €5.00 / £5.00. To celebrate launch, players on Steam and Google Play Games will be able to take advantage of a special 15% launch discount for the first seven days after release. The standard edition on Steam & Google Play will be available for €34.99 / £29.99 before the launch discount is applied.

Experience life as a vampire in a magical town full of werewolves, witches, mermaids, and more in Moonlight Peaks!In this heartwarming, supernatural (un-)life sim, players set out to show their skeptical father that a life of compassion is possible – even for the undead. Make friends with the other local creatures of the night and perhaps find eternal love in the mystical dating scene. Players will settle down in the family’s haunted cottage, customizing it to suit their own sense of gothic style. Embrace immortality and unlock ancient abilities, master potion brewing, and expand a grimoire of spells, all in the name of a more bountiful harvest. Unravel the mysteries of the seven families that inhabit Moonlight Peaks and bring a bit of light back to this spooky settlement. Just remember to be back in the coffin before the sun comes up!

Key Features

• Uncover a Sweet and Spooky Journey – Customise the perfect vampire persona and build relationships with the people of Moonlight Peaks to learn more about the town’s history. Uncover the secrets of the seven families who dwell there – and maybe even find “tomb” love from any of the two dozen romanceable characters in the process.
• Build Your Dream Gothic Farmstead –Design a custom cozy gothic homestead, turning a forgotten farm into the ideal sanctuary. Obtain new tools and develop the property to grow even more enchanted crops and raise magical livestock.
• Harness Magical Powers – Embrace a supernatural lineage! Shapeshift into other forms to explore all the town has to offer, and study witchcraft to learn spells that will help on the farm or when gathering resources.
• Delight in Dark Diversions – Beyond the farm, enjoy fishing, foraging, and potion-crafting, along with activities like embroidering, flower arranging, and more. Players can even collect cards for the town’s favorite game, Nokturna, to play against other residents.

Developed by Little Chicken Game Company and published in the Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, Moonlight Peaks is currently in development for Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Google Play Games on July 7, 2026. The game will be published in America by XSEED Games. This title has been rated PEGI 12 / USK 6 / ACB PG on consoles and mobile.

About Marvelous Europe

Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content. 

For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com

Wonderscope Games’ Hokko Life cosy sandbox spin-off to bring a calm, casual experience for gamers looking to take a beat and create their perfect place to relax.

Saturday, 6th June 2026 – Team17 and Wonderscope Games have announced Hokko Spaces, a brand-new game set in the cozy world of Hokko Life. Announced as part of today’s Wholesome Direct, Hokko Spaces combines the colourful aesthetic of Hokko with a casual sandbox experience. A Steam playtest is now available for players looking to get a taste of the full game, as they create their own relaxing dioramas tailored to suit the needs of its many anthropomorphic animal residents.

Hokko Spaces: Announcement trailer

Hokko Spaces features a broad set of options for players to build their perfect scenes, with over 300 decorative items available (such as campfires, benches, picnic baskets, planters, a wide variety of flowers, and picket fences) and 5 different block types (including stone cobbles, grass, and sand) to mould the environment. Further customisation is available through the choice of the four seasons, each with two different weather options. 26 furry visitors are available to visit the spaces, unlocked through meeting low-bar goals like destroying 20 weeds in the diorama.

Players can also take the perfect images of their creations with Hokko Spaces’ easy-to-use Photo Mode, and share their photos on social media.

Robert Tatnell, Wonderscope Games, said: “After the success of Hokko Life a few years ago I wanted to work on something smaller and more focused; a game that presents a bitesize dose of cuteness and creativity best enjoyed under a blanket with freshly baked cookies and a nice comforting drink. I love miniatures and dioramas and wanted to create a place where players can build their own small, lively spaces, decorate them with cute items and watch as the adorable Hokko characters potter about them and interact with the world”

He added: “We’re launching today’s Steam Playtest alongside the game’s announcement to not only give players the opportunity to get a taste of what’s in store for them, but to also allow them to give feedback on ways to make Hokko Spaces an even more relaxing and comforting experience. We’re looking forward to hearing what players have to say!”

Hokko Spaces is available to Wishlist now; the Steam Playtest is available to download from today.

About Wonderscope Games
Wonderscope Games is a super tiny games studio based in London, UK, founded by experienced indie developer Robert Tatnell. The studio is currently working on Hokko Spaces, a follow-up to its debut title, the community life simulator Hokko Life.

About Team17  
Founded in 1990, Team17 is part of Everplay Group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering indie developer 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.