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KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE: DESTINY AND STRATEGY EXPANSION PACK BUNDLE!

Fans can discover the 40th anniversary official website and new trailer!

Hertfordshire, 10th October 2025 – Today, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS series, KOEI TECMO Europe and famed developer Kou Shibusawa announced ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle. A celebratory website was also unveiled, sharing details about new elements added to the Destiny and Strategy Expansion Packsuch as scenarios, traits, events, and more. The bundle is scheduled to release 29th January 2026 on Windows PC via Steam®.

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle trailer

Released in 2023,ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE was the first major remake in the ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS series and offered all-new graphical and game system upgrades to help reawaken the title as the newest addition to KOEI TECMO’s long revered franchise.ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle brings all the content from the original remake with new additional elements that will broaden players’ experience, such as Chinese voices. Among these novelties, all officers of varying status can obtain certain commands, and the ‘Gems’ they obtain will change with each playthrough.

The Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle will allow players to have a more intense experience than ever before thanks to ‘Turning Points’ which will play a crucial role in players’ strategies. Fans will also experience new traits and events, as well as new Parliament and City commands, and five new fictional scenarios to enhance theirROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMSexperience.

Everyone who purchases a digital edition ofROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle up to the first two weeks after release will receive the “Loyal Han Retainer Ma Teng” scenario as an early purchase bonus. Those who pre-order the game will also receive the “Guan Yu Advances” scenario as a pre-order bonus.ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle is currently in development and is scheduled for release digitally on 29th January 2026 on Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and Chinese voices with English texts only.

ABOUT ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE

Released in 2023, ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE is the first major remake in the ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS series and offered all-new graphical and game system upgrades to help reawaken the title as the newest addition to KOEI TECMO’s long revered franchise. Among the new additions, the number of playable officers was increased and introduced new officers and forces, allowing players to discover new events and relationships between officers for an even more authentic experience. The “All Periods Scenarios” feature was also updated to offer over 55 scenarios, making it the largest number of scenarios available in the series history. Combats in ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE remained turn-based, just like the original title, while featuring a completely restructured system, the result of Kou Shibusawa’s 20 years of know how since the release of Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII to offer an easy-to-play yet highly tactical combat experience.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

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

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Survival-Crafting Adventure The Last Caretaker Sets Sail Across The Steam Next Fest

Demo available now ahead of Steam Next Fest

Helsinki, Finland – October 10th, 2025 – Channel 37, a boutique developer based in Finland is pleased to reveal that a demo of science-fiction survival-crafting game The Last Caretaker is available now, and will take part in Steam Next Fest (October 13th – 20th) ahead of its early access launch on November 6th, 2025.

New trailer. Steam Next Fest. More world. More machines. More purpose. More Jack Watch it below:

Download the demo first, then add it to your wishlist … or the other way around. The order doesn’t matter; only survival does.
Play The Demo!

You are the last caretaker, a reawakened machine in a drowned world, nurturing the final human seeds and sending them to the stars to begin again. Offering a rich narrative to discover across a world shaped by humanity’s choices and consequences, you’ll uncover, step by step, the story behind your awakening, the echoes of those who came before, and the ultimate question of what it truly means to be human.

The Last Caretaker is a thoughtful take on the survival-crafting genre featuring a modular crafting system and resource-based combat with unrivalled depth.

  • Dynamic Resource Management: Your resources are your means of survival. Make choices between crafting weapons for offense or saving your materials for an easy exit from fearsome mechanical foes.
  • Immersive Worldbuilding: A real, living world. This isn’t decoration, it’s a place that exists. A vast ocean scattered with silent docks, rusting towers, navigation beacons, and forgotten vaults. Every structure has a purpose, every ruin tells a story of what was left behind.
  • Crafting & Recycling: The world is your salvage yard. Dismantle abandoned structures, tear down machinery, and decide what is worth carrying to the recycler to craft weapons, power grids, and tools in a dynamic and deep crafting system.
  • Save Humanity: Nurture the last human seeds, keep the systems alive, and send life back to the stars. Every launch matters. Every success means humanity has one more chance.

For more information about Channel37 and The Last Caretaker, visit www.channel37.co.

About Channel37
Founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2021, Channel37 is a boutique studio that calls upon decades of games industry experience to make bold titles that connect players and provide experiences worth talking about. The nine-person studio comprises CEO and co-founder Miika Aulio, co-founders Vesa Halonen, Antti Ilvessuo, Sami Saarinen, and Community Manager Jack Pattillo. Collectively, the team has many decades of experience in the games industry, shipping major PC and console titles.

Ghost of Yotei – Gameplay

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After losing her family to a terrible warlord, Atsu manages to survive and hone her skills as a mercenary before returning to her homeland to seek revenge against the six men who slew her family all while exploring a jam-packed open world with a wide variety of content to uncover in Sucker Punch and Sony’s Ghost of Yotei.

Ghost of Yotei – Gameplay

Set 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei casts you as Atsu, a lone mercenary driven by vengeance. In feudal Japan’s northern region of Ezo, she hunts down the infamous Yōtei Six, the masked warriors responsible for her family’s slaughter, exploring a jagged landscape that mirrors her internal turmoil.

Gameplay fuses stealth, swordplay, and open-world exploration. You’ll wield an arsenal including dual katanas, ōdachi, kusarigama, and firearms, choosing your approach from aggressive duels to quiet infiltration. The game features a flexible narrative structure—players can choose the order in which they confront each Yōtei Six—and atmospheric touches like dynamic weather effects, cinematic visual modes, and rich environmental detail.

Ghost of Yotei
Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform: PlayStation 5 (exclusive)
Release Date: October 2, 2025
Price: $69.99 USD

Available here – https://www.playstation.com/en-au/games/ghost-of-yotei/

Summary:

Recommended – “Ghost of Yotei expands its world and sharpens combat, but a weak revenge tale leaves side-quests and twists to carry this otherwise impressive open-world adventure.”

Check out our review for Ghost of Yotei here!

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“Barbie Horse Trails,” a New Open-World Equestrian Digital Game – Now Available on Consoles and PC

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and LONDON, UK, October 10, 2025 – Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and Outright Games, a leading publisher of family-friendly licensed video games, today announced the launch of Barbie™ Horse Trails, a new open-world equestrian adventure, available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Players join Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts and Barbie “Malibu” Roberts as Junior Park Rangers-in-Training, riding their trusted horse, Lucky, across Canterbury Trails Park to help restore the park and uncover mysteries.

Erika Winterholler, Head of Licensed Games, Mattel Digital Studios, said: “For generations, Barbie has inspired imagination and empowerment, and for many fans, her horse-riding adventures were a treasured escape into the digital world of Barbie. With Barbie Horse Trails, we’re celebrating that cherished legacy while opening a new chapter, inviting players to rediscover the joy of Barbie horse games and create their own stories alongside Barbie “Malibu”, Barbie “Brooklyn”, and their friends in Canterbury Trails Park.”

“Launching Barbie Horse Trails today is an incredible milestone,” added Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “Collaborating with Mattel to bring this iconic brand to life in an immersive adventure has been such a joy. Barbie is such an enduring global icon, and we’re incredibly proud to work with Mattel on a game that captures the brand’s spirit of friendship, adventure, and discovery.”

Key features include: 

  • Join the Junior Rangers: Team up with Head Ranger Annalise, Archaeologist Dr. Potts, and Ken’s aunt, Lady Carson, to solve mysteries, restore park areas, and discover ancient artifacts. 
  • Find Your Adventure: Explore peaceful lakesides, wildflower meadows, rugged mountain trails and lush forests in a vast open world. Mini-games and races challenge players’ riding skills, while dynamic quests invite them to discover the park’s wildlife, restore natural spaces, and uncover the mystery of the legendary horse.
  • Reconnect with Familiar Faces: Reunite with beloved characters like Ken, Teresa, Nikki, and Daisy, who offer guidance and join in on activities throughout the park.
  • Capture the Magic: Use the in-world camera to capture moments and document findings in a journal to help guide players on their quests. 
  • Horse Care: Build a bond with Lucky by cleaning, grooming, pampering, and feeding them.
  • Express Your Style: Find collectible chests to customize outfits, gear, and colorful accessories like bridles, saddles, braids, and ribbons.

Since 1959, Barbie has inspired the limitless potential in every girl, sparking imaginations and shaping futures through play. The brand boasts over 175 diverse dolls, celebrating inclusivity and offering a unique voice across multiple platforms to engage a wide range of audiences. Throughout this evolution, the Barbie brand’s connection to horse riding has remained a beloved and recurring theme, as featured in several previous video games titles including the popular Barbie Horse Adventures series (2003-2008) and in the television series, Barbie Mysteries: The Great Horse Chase, currently on Netflix.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, Polly Pocket®, and Barney®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

About Outright Games

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

LITTLE NIGHTMARES III AVAILABLE NOW

Face Your Childhood Fears Together with a Friend in Online Co-op, or On Your Own and Escape the Spiral

Players can now play as Low and Alone, and try to escape the Spiral, a dangerous world filled with delusions in Little Nightmares III, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by SuperMassive Games, and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, the game explores a brand-new story with original protagonists, and can now play in online co-op for the first time in the franchise’s history.

Discover Little Nightmares IIIlaunch trailer below.

Set in the Spiral, a world filled with delusions located within the Nowhere, Little Nightmares III has you play as Low & Alone, two children who will have to work together to find an escape. Low, is a young boy with a blue cape and a mask while Alone, his best friend, wears a green jumpsuit and pigtails. Both are equipped with an iconic item that will help them fend off threats and solve the different puzzles that block their way out. For the first time in the franchise, online co-op is available, and thanks to Friend’s Pass, players will be able to invite a friend to escape the Spiral together. More information on Friend’s Pass here: LINK

Little Nightmares III is also available in a Deluxe Edition, with additional content including a The Secrets of The Spiral – Expansion Pass which includes two additional chapters to explore, that will be detailed and available at a later date, as well as an exclusive Costumes Set, featuring a character that fans might recognize available at launch. The Deluxe Edition is available here: https://store.bandainamcoent.eu/

For more information about Little Nightmares III and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bandainamcoeu/.  Join the conversation on X at https://twitter.com/littlenights, and Discord at https://discord.gg/2ncXBKQm.

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.    

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.  

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment.  

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.  

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu   
Press Release © 2025 Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

WITNESS A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF RUIN IN CODE VEIN II

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today unveiled the rich storyline and memorable new cast of characters in the upcoming action RPG CODE VEIN™II, the long-awaited follow-up to the 2019 hit CODE VEIN. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the new action narrative-driven RPG takes players on an epic journey where they wield time as a weapon, traverse through past and present versions of an explorable world and uncover a dramatic battle to save the world. Players will travel across vast environments with companions who factor large into a dynamic Partner System as they take on challenging foes and massive, unforgettable bosses. Code Vein II is launching on 30 January 2026 and is available now for pre-orders on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®.

Experience the rich narrative and world of Code Vein II in the story trailer below.

The trailer reveals a deep dive into the world of Code Vein II where players take the role of the Revenant Hunter to prevent the Resurgence, a cataclysmic event that threatens the fate of the world. Accompanied by Lou MagMell, a Revenant girl who revives the protagonist with her own heart and wields the power to travel through time, the Revenant Hunter embarks on a mission to rewrite history and save the world. The trailer also highlights the powerful bonds between Revenants, introduces new characters and voice performances, and features a powerful original score composed by Go Shiina, unveiling a dramatic story shaped by fate, sacrifice, and choice.

Code Vein II features a deep narrative where players and characters are bound by blood, fate, and destiny, set in a future where the last remnants of humanity and Revenants struggle against a world on the verge of collapse. The player’s journey will span across haunting, post-apocalyptic landscapes including the flooded ruins of the Sunken City, The Undead Forest, the isolated MagMell Island, and more. As the story unfolds, players will encounter the legendary heroes, Revenants who may hold the keys to saving this collapsing world. Among them are Josée Anjou, the “Queen of Solitude,” who once ruled a sanctuary swallowed by the sea, and Holly Asturias, a healer burdened by the title of “Reaper Witch.”

Code Vein II features distinctive gameplay for an action RPG, where players use blood drained from enemies to unlock a variety of powerful skills, build strategy for combat with Blood codes, and use unique weapons and equipment called Jails to overcome challenging foes and epic bosses. Code Vein II also features a deep customization system for the game’s protagonist, where players can customize their characters to perfection with a vast array of settings for body type, hairstyle, facial expressions, accessories, makeup and more.

Code Vein II will release on 30 January 2026 and is available now for pre-orders on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

For information on CODE VEIN II and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, please 

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.   

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. 

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets. 

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu 
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Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch launches into 1.0 on PC and Consoles

The perfect blend of tactical depth and fast-paced roguelite intensity

El Segundo, California – October 9, 2025 | Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games are delighted to announce the launch of Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch! Combining classic grid-based tactics with the fast-paced intensity of a roguelite, players can begin their quest on Steam, Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch today.

Building upon the deep tactical combat that captured players’ hearts in the original Lost Eidolons and expanding on it to create a unique blend of roguelite elements with strategic battles, standalone spinoff Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch lets players to enjoy the depth of choice and challenge that defines the series, with a faster pace and infinite replayability. Every run is unique, and players will need to use all of their strategic nous to face ever-changing battlefields and come out victorious.  

Over the last year, the Steam community has helped shape Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch into the best version of itself during its Early Access period. Thanks to their feedback, and over 500 reviews, the team at Ocean Drive Studio was able to make Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch the ultimate turn-based tactics experience.

“We’re thrilled to bring Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch to its full 1.0 release on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch,” said Creative Director Jin-Sang Kim. “Building on the foundation of Lost Eidolons, our goal has been to expand its world and refine the tactical RPG experience. We hope fans of the genre will enjoy what we’ve created and continue this journey with us.” 

Stranded on a mysterious, cursed island without their memories, the player has to gather information from the island’s inhabitants, not all of which have their best interests at heart. Tearing through hordes of monsters, side-by-side with their chosen allies, not even death is a true end. With each run, players will become more knowledgeable and powerful, learning from mistakes and getting revenge for their fallen comrades. This launch unveils the mysteries of the island and reveals the truths the protagonist has been seeking all along, supported by fully voiced dialogue and action filled combat. 

Players can now explore the world of Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch on the go or huddled under blankets, with Steam Deck verification and Xbox Play Anywhere, so visit Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo or Xbox to begin the adventure today! 

About Kakao Games

Kakao Games (CEO Sang-Woo Han) is the gaming subsidiary of Kakao, specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and Kakao Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.

 About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son,. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experience to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres. 

Horror-Fantasy Game Bye Sweet Carole Launches Today

Unravel the eerie mystery of Bunny Hall in this twisted tale of friendship, fear, and fantasy

Walnut Creek, California – October 9, 2025 | Maximum Entertainment, in partnership with Italian studio Little Sewing Machine and Meangrip Studios, proudly announces the worldwide launch of Chris Darril’s Bye Sweet Carole, a highly awaited horror adventure inspired by the golden era of hand-drawn animation. The game is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.

Bye Sweet Carole transports players into a hauntingly beautiful realm where dark fairy tales and nightmarish realities intertwine. Players will follow the story of Lana Benton, a courageous young girl on a desperate search for her missing friend, Carole, in the ominous Bunny Hall orphanage.

Explore a mesmerizing, hand-animated world inhabited by unforgettable characters—from Lana’s devoted companion Mr. Baesie to the sinister owl Velenia, the dreadful Mr. Kyn, and an overwhelming swarm of nightmarish tar bunnies. Every frame of this fantastical universe has been meticulously illustrated to bring its dark charm to life.

The game also launches physically on PS5 and Nintendo Switch in EMEA and Australia today, with the physical edition hitting the Americas on October 21st. This special retail version of Bye Sweet Carole includes the following bonus items:

  • Reversible Coversheet with alternate artwork
  • Digital Original Soundtrack (27 tracks)
  • Digital Artbook with exclusive behind-the-scenes elements

Purchase Bye Sweet Carole here on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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 Little Sewing Machine

Founded by acclaimed artist and director Chris Darril, creator of the “Remothered” series, Little Sewing Machine is a new media development company: video games, cinema, and animation, currently working on “Bye Sweet Carole“, blending the first case a horrific adventure and a traditional animation inspired by classic Disney. Today with more than twenty internal and external collaborators, including veterans from the gaming and animation industries, Little Sewing Machine is a company made up of artists who “sew” arts for art’s sake.

Neolithic Dawn Gets Maternal in the “Baby” Update

New features and enhancements refine your Neolithic journey! 

London, UK, 9th November 2025 – VR survival adventure Neolithic Dawn has taken many leaps and bounds during Early Access on Meta Quest and Steam. Today sees another giant step forward with the launch of its second major update, collectively called the “Baby” update.

Adding a plethora of new features based on player feedback, the Neolithic team has overhauled the tutorial for new players. Not only does the new tutorial make it quick and easy to understand the basics of Neolithic Dawn, but now you have a baby to protect, and that baby is you! Neolithic Dawn takes a further step back in time, allowing players to experience their origin as their original ancestor, navigating a treacherous Ice Cave, baby in hand (no diaper changes required!). 

And for those players who love to record their escapades in the Neolithic era, the highly requested LIV recording feature is now available. Making the capture experience smoother and higher quality. Furthermore, plenty of Quest performance enhancements and quality of life improvements continue to refine the Neolithic Dawn experience.

Neolithic Dawn “Baby” Updates:

  • LIV creator kit – Easily record your gameplay for both Steam and Quest editions
  • New Tutorial – Play as your original ancestor, protect the baby (you), and navigate a dangerous Ice Cave
  • UI Updates – Icons and textures are sharper and clearer
  • Quality of Life –  Set custom controller offsets, distance grab items by pressing the trigger rather than flicking the wrist
  • Bug Fixes
    • Save data
    • Co-op
    • Social multiplayer
  • Performance Optimisations for Meta Quest 2 and 3/3S

Neolithic Dawn is available now in Early Access on the Horizon Store for Meta Quest and on Steam for PC VR headsets.

About Neolithic Dawn:

An open-world VR survival adventure like no other, Neolithic Dawn has been built exclusively for VR. Become a hunter/gatherer in 10,000 BC North America, taking a journey of more than one lifetime. Explore dense forests and icy tundras in this unrelenting wilderness, looking for valuable resources. Craft tools and weapons to fight prehistoric beasts, or test your skills and tame them!

About Neolithic LLC:

Started by James Bellian in 2021, Neolithic Dawn was originally a solo project looking to harness the power of VR. Over the past four years, the project and the development team have grown to create an expansive, prehistoric world filled with exciting possibilities.

The Catch of the Year: Nice Day For Fishing Physical Edition Hooks PS5 and Nintendo Switch on 21st November

Macclesfield, UK – 9th October, 2025. Silver Lining Interactive, in partnership with acclaimed developer FusionPlay, digital publisher Team17 Digital, and officially licensed by Viva La Dirt League, is proud to announce that the physical edition of Nice Day For Fishing will officially launch on 21st November 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

Adventurers should ready their rods and pack their bait and get ready for launch as pre-orders are available now via Silver Lining Direct and participating local retail stores.

The upcoming physical edition includes the Legendary Edition DLC, packed with exclusive chests of heroic gear and premium items forged from Erangel steel and Sanhok leather. Fans will also enjoy the latest visual enhancements and quality-of-life updates, making this the definitive way to experience the game.

This one-of-a-kind RPG pixel adventure puts players in the well-worn boots of Baelin the Fisherman, the unlikely hero of Honeywood, who must rise up and cast more than just his line to save the world of Azerim. Armed with only a rod, a pocketful of bait, and an unexpected sense of destiny, Baelin must battle monstrous boss fish, uncover hidden treasures, and face epic quests that stretch far beyond the riverbanks.

With only a trusty rod in hand and a boat to carry him across Azerim’s troubled seas, Baelin shows that sometimes the humblest adventurers can rise to become the greatest of heroes.

Nice Day For Fishing Physical Edition launches on 21st November 2025. Pre-order today from Silver Lining Direct or local retailers to secure your copy of this heroic adventure.

About Silver Lining Interactive 

Silver Lining Interactive is a brand new independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About FusionPlay

FusionPlay GmbH is an Indie developer and micro-publisher from Leipzig, Germany. FusionPlay is designing creative games fueled by fresh, one-of-a-kind concepts. As a publisher, they port indie games from regional studios and bring them to market. FusionPlay develops, ports, and publishes for Sony PlayStation 4, 5, VR and VR2, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

FusionPlay is a member of the German games association.

About Viva La Dirt League

Viva La Dirt League (VLDL) is a New Zealand-based YouTube channel and studio, renowned for hilarious and creative comedy skits. Founded by Rowan Bettjeman, Alan Morrison, and Adam King, VLDL rose to fame with parody gaming videos, notably the hit ‘Epic NPC Man’ series. With their unique blend of humour, creativity, and camaraderie, VLDL has built an exceptional on-screen and off-screen team, earning a devoted global fanbase of millions. Their success is a testament to genuine friendship, creativity, and gaming passion.

About Team17 Digital

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Everplay Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.