Throw dice and unleash powerful combos in this endlessly replayable, bite-sized roguelike produced by acclaimed game designer Rami Ismail!

UTRECHT, Netherlands – Oct. 9, 2025 – Mystic Forge and solo developer Heckmouse, in partnership with producer Rami Ismail, are thrilled to reveal that DOG WITCH, the turn-based, deck-building roguelike, will launch on Steam on Nov. 5, 2025. In this bite-sized adventure with endless replayability, you’ll become the legendary Dog Witch – half doggo, half witch, all magical mutt – and throw dice to unleash powerful combos in a strategic experience that combines the best of dice-driven roguelikes and deck-builders. Check out the new trailer and try out the game’s free demo on Steam now!

“I started working on DOG WITCH in late 2019 with the goal of capturing the feeling of mastering a deep, punishing game like Magic: The Gathering and distilling it into something that plays like an approachable arcade experience,” said Andy Runyon (Heckmouse). “During this time, I’ve been very lucky to have a single tester, my mom’s retired husband, a chess and bridge player with no nerd game experience, to shape the game just by gauging his pure, caveman-level-gamer reactions to things. A lot has changed in my life since then, but I remained obsessed with card game mechanics. Yes, there’s a cute dog, and yes, you can pet it. But the game is about mastery.”

If you enjoy the strategic layering of games like Slay the Spire or the dice-rolling unpredictability of Dicey Dungeons, DOG WITCH offers a deeply replayable adventure that will keep you discovering new angles run after run. You’re on a mission to overthrow your former owner, the Mad Master Wizard, journeying through short and snappy runs where you’ll discover over 150 magical artifacts (and their corrupted counterparts), summon unpredictable allies, and master the whims of enchanted dice.

Face off against an eclectic group of enemies and enchanted creatures inspired by the likes of Adventure Time and more in a playful dice-and-card-powered roguelike where every roll sparks comedic chaos. But don’t let the cute art style fool you – this is a dangerous world and you’ll need to keep yourself on a tight leash to get your treats!

🐕 Key Features

• Dice-Driven Mayhem: Every dice roll fuels your spells, powers up combos, and triggers unpredictable item effects. No passive rolling – just fast-paced, high-stakes action that keeps every run fresh! 
• Short & Snappy Runs with Endless Replay: The more you experiment, the deeper the strategies become! Dive into short sessions that each feel distinct thanks to randomized items and upgrades. Master the tension between luck and planning to optimize each run.
• Over 150 Items (Plus “Corrupted” Twists): Mix and match spells, relics, and silly dog-themed gear, then push your luck with corrupted variants for extra power (and extra risk).
• Absurdly Quirky Enemies: Battle gun-wielding Russian Dolls, vengeful Cat Ladies, and questionable Vending Machines. Each encounter is a chaotic puzzle, testing your synergy-building skills in unexpected ways.
• Summon Doggo Friends: Need friends? Summon laser ponies, gun-toting rats, skeleton sidekicks and more to fight by your side. Pair them with relics and spells to trigger clever chain reactions that tip even the wildest battles in your favor.
• Switch Up Your Style, Switch Up Your Strategies: Once you think that you have mastered the game, try on different Dog Witch hats. Each introduces its own unique twists and challenges, requiring clever new strategies to overcome. 
• Craft Your Own Magical Pup: Choose your fur, hat, bark, and even your chonk level. Recreate your own pet or conjure something cursed!

Who’s going to play the demo and wishlist DOG WITCH, launching November 5 on Steam?? You are! Yes, you are! Follow along on Discord and TikTok for the latest news and updates from the game.

About Mystic Forge

Mystic Forge is a boutique, PC-first publisher focused on Strategy, RPG and Simulation games with a unique gameplay hook. The team brings decades of experience launching standout indie titles, with a mission built around one clear idea: work on games we believe in, with people we enjoy working with. In addition to Australia Did It, Mystic Forge is publishing DOG WITCH, a dice-powered rogue-like described as “perfect for veterans burnt out on rogue-likes,” and an unannounced passion project from a South Asian studio that impressed the team with its ambition, creative drive, rich setting, original themes and potential to introduce new stories to a wider global audience.

About Heckmouse

Heckmouse (Andy Runyon) has been developing board- and videogames since 2015. His previous titles include the critically acclaimed Dr. Meep, which was selected as Zach Gage’s 2018 Puzzle Game of the Year.

9 OCTOBER 2025 – The long wait is over. After very positive player feedback on the demo, Flatline Studios is now ready to announce the Steam Early Access release date for its cyberpunk roguelike deckbuilder and dungeon crawler, Into The Grid:

Into The Grid Early Access Release Date Trailer:

Early Access Launches on 10 November

The Early Access release will turn the Grid into a layered maze. Go deeper through its layers in your search for the Core Node as the enemies around you scale in power and complexity.

The playtime of each layer is roughly 40 minutes and gives players a natural pause point to rethink strategies or to save and resume playing another time.

Early Access launches with two playable characters, each with a unique card pool, map skills, Commands, and Drivers that support distinct playstyles:

• Ursa, the Stray Dog | Ursa is the character featured in the demo. Her mechanics revolve around the Feral and Grit keywords. If you haven’t tried the demo yet, now’s the perfect time!
• Darwin, the Maker | Darwin introduces new mechanics via his Assist and Script cards, “on discard” effects, and the Augment keyword. He wields twice as many Commands as Ursa and has his own set of Drivers that synergize with his archetypes.

The 10 November Early Access Launch is just the start for the game; the developers will continuously add updates, from major changes such as new playable characters, to smaller balance tweaks and fixes. Player engagement is essential for the team, and they will be in constant contact with their community, gathering feedback and input on how to make Into The Grid the best possible experience for its fans.

Regular Updates:

• New enemies, new nodes, new Drivers, and new environmental themes.
• Balance and mechanical adjustments
• Bug fixes

Major Updates:

• Two more characters, each with their own mechanics, cards, Drivers, Commands and archetypes.
• New systems will be added, such as Progression, Events, and Missions.
• The team will add lore and a main narrative, going beyond the current gameplay focus and telling a captivating story along the way.

About the game

Into The Grid is a cyberpunk roguelike deckbuilder about hacking and taking down the evil mega corporations that control the world from the shadows. Build and upgrade a deck of powerful programs. Unlock perks and skills, and unleash digital hell on your enemies.

It’s a game about the personal stories behind each of these hackers and their Factions. The narrative and worldbuilding will be another aspect that sets the game apart from others in the genre.*

*The story & lore is a work in progress and will be built upon over the course of the Early Access period.

Key Features

• An exciting blend of Deckbuilding, Card Battler and Dungeon Crawler – Ever wondered what the love child of a Roguelike Deckbuilder and a Tabletop Boardgame would look like? Here’s the answer: Into The Grid features action-packed card battles and deeply tactical map exploration with resource management.
• Death to dead draws – Into The Grid has a unique dual-resource system where each card is played for its effect while simultaneously generating Virtual Memory (VIM), which allows the player to take advantage of even the most suboptimal hands. Use VIM to activate your Commands during battle and obliterate your enemies’ defences!
• Exploit the Commands – Commands are powerful unlockable skills that can be the difference between victory and defeat. Choose them wisely, sync them with your deck, and strategically deploy them for knockout wins.
• Tactical Dungeon Crawler-like navigation – The Grid is the infinite digital landscape where information lives. Full of riches and dangers, it’s a place where only the sharpest minds can thrive. Experience a layer of depth never seen before in the genre; consider every move as if it were your last… because it might be. Fight or flee? Visit this area now or later? Cash in a reward immediately, or hold on to it for an even bigger payoff? The choice is yours, as well as the punishment and the profit.
• Unveil the stories behind the Hackers– Into The Grid will include four* distinct characters, each with their own story arc, gameplay mechanics, art, and much more. Every playable hacker belongs to a different Faction that determines the hacker’s ethos and their reasons to be outlaws.

*Note: There will be two playable hackers at Early Access Launch.

About the Studio

Flatline Studios is an indie game development company founded by Argentinian brothers Bruno and Mauro Annetta, who started working on the “2112 Narrative Universe” in August of 2021. The studio is formed by a multi-cultural team spread across Argentina, Spain, and the Netherlands. Its main goal is to expand the 2112 IP through games and experiences that they would enjoy as players.

Copyright © 2025 Flatline Studios, All rights reserved.

Play the first three stages for free, just like in 2000!

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 9th, 2025 – Continuum Entertainment, in partnership with CriticalLeap, will be releasing a demo of Outlive 25, the remaster of their classic 2000 RTS game rebuilt by the original developers for an all-new era! Get ready for a battle of unprecedented proportions, fight to achieve supremacy—and above all—to ensure humanity’s survival.

For more information on Outlive 25:
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2948680/Outlive_25/
Visit the Continuum Entertainment website: https://continuum.com.br/

Outlive 25’s Steam Next Fest demo will be available from October 10th at 10am PT – October 20th at 10am PT. Just as Outlive 25 is a remaster of Outlive, its demo is a remake of the original game’s demo from 2000, featuring a standalone campaign that serves as a prologue to the events of the three main campaigns, as well as a tutorial to familiarize new players with the genre. Feedback gathered here will be used to enhance the final version, just as it was 25 years ago!

The full game will let players choose between two factions, Humans and Robots, as you decide the fate of earth across three epic story campaigns. Set in a future where machines have risen to wage war against their creators and the world is suffering a scarcity of natural resources, you must pick a side and make your play for world domination. Customize your units’ AI, allowing you to focus on base building, exploring the terrain, or launching crushing attacks against your enemies.

Outlive 25 brings back the beloved 16-player multiplayer mode and a fully rebuilt Campaign Editor allowing players to create and share their own maps, missions, or even full campaigns. Use custom event scripting to generate controlled actions and iconic moments, and design your own game modes where the only limit is your creativity and imagination!

“Outlive was among the first Brazilian games to gain global recognition and success, yet it’s not been easily accessible for several years as technology has advanced in the past quarter century,” said Rodrigo Dal’Asta, co-founder of Continuum Entertainment. “That said, we didn’t simply want to port the original Outlive to modern hardware, as there was so much potential for improvement. We plan to add ranking boards, even more customization options, and enhanced presentation. Outlive 25 takes everything that was great about retro RTS games and infuses it with a jolt of contemporary polish and accessibility for the ultimate fusion of old and new!”

Features:

• Research Tree: Upgrade your units and make your buildings more efficient during matches, making each battle unique.
• Espionage & Counterespionage: Scout enemy bases, intercept incoming missiles, and carry out other covert actions.
• Pathing System: Automate unit behaviors so you can focus entirely on your strategy.
• Diplomacy: Forge alliances with other armies to take down your opponents.
• Online Multiplayer: Play against other players to claim the top spot as the ultimate war strategist!

About CriticalLeap: 
CriticalLeap is Nuuvem’s new publishing label, dedicated to connecting brilliant, culturally rich games to the audiences who didn’t know they needed them — by being the most daring, smart, and regionally tuned publisher in Latin America. We launch Brazilian games with global ambition and bring mid-size Asian titles to LATAM players with humor, flair, and full cultural fluency.

With over a decade as the leading digital store in South America, Nuuvem brings deep insight into local pricing, platform relations, influencer networks, and cultural nuances. CriticalLeap’s goal is to turn that expertise into a competitive advantage—propelling local studios onto the global stage while giving foreign developers a best-in-class launchpad into Brazil.

About Continuum Entertainment:
Continuum Entertainment, founded in 1998, is a Brazilian studio focused on creating memorable video games. Established by gaming enthusiasts, the studio gained international recognition with Outlive, the first Brazilian AAA title to conquer the global market. Now, with Outlive 25, Continuum reinforces its commitment to the gaming community, bringing back a classic updated for modern times, without losing the essence of real-time strategy.

About Nuuvem
Nuuvem is the Official GameStore of Latam — created by gamers, for gamers. Founded in 2011, the company was a pioneer in drawing the global gaming industry’s attention to Brazil and other countries across the Americas, establishing direct and official partnerships with major publishers such as Nintendo, PlayStation, Microsoft, Konami, Capcom, Warner, Ubisoft, Rockstar, Take-Two, and many others.

Dedicated to providing gamers with trusted purchases and great prices, Nuuvem offers thousands of titles for PC, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile.

Get your hands on this modern grand strategy game grounded in real-world roads, rails, and battlefields. Lead your nation to victory this Steam Next Fest! 

[Warsaw, Poland – October 9th] — Only you can lead your nation to victory! Polish development studio Play of Battle is excited to showcase the first gameplay-driven trailer for their upcoming grand strategy RTS game, Systemic War, ahead of its first playable demo this October Next Fest. 

The Steam Next Fest demo marks the first opportunity for players worldwide to step into the battlefield in Systemic War ahead of its planned 2026 release! The demo throws players into an alternate 2022, where Kyiv has fallen under the weight of a massive invasion, and Poland becomes the next target of expansion. Maneuver through hybrid warfare and lead your forces to victory during a full-scale invasion. Focus on defense in-depth to protect your homeland, or adopt a more aggressive posture and pursue active defense; the choice is yours. 

“Our approach to war and peace is truly unique. Conflict in Systemic War doesn’t flip between peace and war—it evolves through diplomatic escalation and de-escalation, with real consequences for your allies’ willingness to support you. While this is still an early demo, we believe we’ve already captured the depth and complexity that Grand Strategy fans are looking for.” — Jarosław Kotowski, Vice President & Game Director, Play of Battle S.A. 

Systemic War is a grand strategy game built on a living infrastructure model where real rail and road networks connect the world. Lead your country in all DIME (Diplomacy, Information, Military, Economy) domains — and take direct command in pivotal battles that faithfully recreate real-world locations, such as the Suwałki Gap or the Battle of Warsaw. 

The co-creator of Systemic War, acclaimed geopolitical expert Dr. Jacek Bartosiak, ensured that the geopolitical aspects are fleshed out and realistic. From conquering on the battlefield to navigating complex diplomatic relations and shaping monetary policy, you’ll mold every aspect of your nation and lead your people to victory. 

Key Features in full version: 

• Complex RTS Battles Meet Grand-Strategy War: Engage in dynamic RTS battles on a global scale where every decision matters. 
• Choose your Country, Command your Troops: Choose to ally yourself with any country in the world and guide it from 2008 through 2025, managing everything on the geopolitical spectrum from supply lines to diplomatic struggles. However at launch, six nations will feature unique, dedicated content: the United States, China, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, and Turkey. 
• Clash in Real World Locations: Duke it out in over 25 handcrafted focal points from around the globe located in flashpoints (Central and Eastern Europe, The Middle East, Korean Peninsula, Asia and the Pacific inc. Taiwan or Guam), complete with their distinctive architecture and landmarks. Maneuver your units through authentic layouts of cities, roads, and bridges. 
• Monitor Currency, Make Bank: Balance a dynamic macroeconomic system by securing supply lines and monitoring fluctuating currency exchange rates using the modern IS-LM-BP economic model. Will you turn your nation into an export powerhouse, invest abroad, or buy social prosperity on credit? 
• Experiment, Deploy, Conquer: Command over 150 different units, lead the charge across diverse battlefields. Test the effectiveness of various unit compositions — from open terrain to dense urban environments. 
• Develop Groundbreaking Technology: Form and cultivate specialized research teams that can help you make informed decisions, such as how to upgrade weapon systems most effectively. The key choice lies in balancing your own technology — enabling domestic production against reliance on imports and diplomatic dependencies. 

Ready to deploy into battle? The Systemic War demo launches this Steam Next Fest on October 13. The full version of the game will allow players to take control of any country in the world during the years 2008–2025. At launch, six nations will be featured with unique, dedicated content, including the United States, China, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, and Turkey.

About Play of Battle

Play of Battle is a newly formed game studio, working on its first title, Systemic War, a game combining modern grand strategy with RTS combat. Among the studio’s co-founders, one can find industry veterans, including Jarosław Kotowski (creator of Total Tank Simulator), geopolitical expert Jacek Bartosiak (creator of Strategy&Future, the biggest geopolitical think-tank in Poland) and former military high command officers, including Krystian Zięć Col. (R), one of the first F-16 pilots in Poland.

The Social Universe Where Physical Versions of Your Avatar’s Outfits and Items Arrive at Your Doorstep Launches Today

MIAMI, FL – October 9, 2025 – The resistance is here! The highly anticipated “cozy cyberpunk” MMO, m00m world, is now available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. Extending the universe of an existing webcomic and audio series to mobile devices, m00m world invites players to design their dream shipping container home, embark on chill quests with friends, and collect limited-run fashion drops for both their avatar and themselves in real life.

m00m world is a social universe where players express their creativity by building and decorating custom shipping container homes that double as chat server hangouts. With the innovative Digital Double™ system, when a player collects a rare in-game fashion item, its exclusive, physical counterpart—like a collectible figurine, bag, or clothing item—is shipped to their real-world home.

“Digital culture meets drop culture,” said Jordan Freda, founder of m00m world. “Today, our community can finally step into the world they helped us build. This is a place to be creative, show off your style, and own a tangible piece of the universe. We can’t wait to see you in-world.”

Key Features Include:

• Design Your Dream Home: Customize your shipping container with endless themes, turning it into a social hub with voice and text chat.
• Play Chill Quests & Mini-Games: Team up with friends for casual, fun, and rewarding adventures.
• Unlock Real-World Fashion: Collect rare in-game outfits and receive their physical twins at your doorstep with the Digital Double™ system.
• Shape the World: m00m world is built with its community, whose feedback directly fuels the universe’s evolution.

m00m world is free to download now:

• App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/m00m-world-play-with-friends/id6517352377
• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=world.m00m.play

For more information, visit the official website at https://www.m00m.world.

About m00m world
m00m world is a gaming, entertainment, and fashion company building a cyberpunk universe based on its popular webcomic. Backed by Adam Draper’s Boost VC, its ecosystem connects a massive existing fanbase with a cozy cyberpunk MMO where players can socialize, play casual games, and decorate their digital space. m00m world also features a unique Digital Double(™) system where players can purchase in-game items and receive a physical copy of that item IRL. The company was founded on the principle of building in public, with its early adopter community helping shape the game and its world.

As Next Fest demo drops for Seismic Squirrel’s upcoming narrative RPG, the studio unveils the creators behind its enchanting soundtrack

Issaquah, WA, USA – 9th October, 2025 – With the new Next Fest demo for Aether & Iron now available, Seismic Squirrel are marking the occasion with a new video unveiling the Grammy award winning and nominated team behind the game’s music. Seismic Squirrel is delighted to reveal that two-time Grammy winning Christopher Tin and Grammy nominee Alex Williamson, best known for their work on the Civilization series, are creating the game’s atmospheric music. The duo has also worked on the PGA Tour 2K series, Old World and more.

Aether & Iron invites players to step into a captivating and intricately crafted world. The incredible music created by Chistopher and Alex plays a key role in helping bring the world to life, enhancing the game’s incredible writing from a team with credits on Mass Effect, Far Cry and Sovereign Syndicate, the exciting and strategic car-based combat, and the tense moments where you must make tough decisions.

Aether & Iron is a narrative-driven RPG coming to PC in 2026 where you play as a smuggler in an alternate 1930s New York. Build your crew, upgrade your skills, and dive into a compelling mystery with a customized car to help you survive in turn-based vehicle combat battles. Try the game for yourself now with the Next Fest demo now available on Steam. 

Key Features

• Muster Your Crew: Recruit unique and resourceful companions to watch your back, and follow their stories. 
• Turn-Based Vehicular Combat: Assemble a wide range of incredible aether-powered vehicles and unlock new tactical options to try out in an interesting twist on strategic, turn-based vehicular battles.
• Dive into An Underground Life: Navigate secret paths, dodge enemies, hide contraband, and stay ahead of the big bosses out to get you.
• Your Choices Matter: Your decisions will shape the unfolding history of New York and the lives of its citizens, determining whether they will be able to find hope in a corrupt world of manipulation and violence.
• Grow your Talents: Level up your Hustle, Smarts, and Brass abilities to improve your chances in combat and social situations. But no matter how good you are, you’re always a dice roll away from success or failure.
• Drive in Style: Upgrade your aether-powered rides to suit your playstyle. Enhance your cars with every trick in the smuggler’s toolkit – hidden compartments, smoke dispensers, and flamethrowers of course.
• Fascinating Visuals: Inspired by 1930’s detective comics and the art deco period, Aether & Iron brings a unique visual identity to gameplay.
• Full Voice Acting: Experience an alt-history 1930s New York directly through the voices of its inhabitants. Learn their stories; sometimes funny, sometimes philosophical, usually tragic.

About Seismic Squirrel
Seismic Squirrel is a talented and passionate team of both industry veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. We share a strong desire to tell fascinating stories supporting engaging gameplay mechanics. 

Ahead of Godbreakers PC and PlayStation release on October 23rd, To The Sky and Thunderful are excited to reveal that an updated demo that gives players the chance to sample the thrilling combat that awaits is available now. The updated demo, which will also be part of Next Fest when it kicks off October 13th, introduces a brand new biome, new boss, new miniboss and “Tangles” – optional modifiers that allow you to make the game more challenging. To celebrate the release of the demo, the team has also released a new Features Spotlight video, highlighting the key elements that await when the game hits PC and PS5.

Players who beat the developers fastest time in the demo have a chance to win two keys for the full game at launch so they can hop straight in with a friend. To The Sky will be giving away double the amount of keys to four of the most agile players. You can find more information here.

The demo will get you and your buddies in the mood for some fluid 1-4 player hack and slash action in a game where you can steal enemies’ powers using the “Godbreak” mechanic, explore diverse and colourful biomes, find cool loot as you sharpen your playstyle, and deal with a host of memorable boss fights. The demo is available in English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.

New features in the updated Godbreakers demo:

• Explore the recently added biome of Marik, featuring entirely new environmental challenges, three unique enemy types, and a formidable main boss waiting to challenge you at the end. Marik’s muscular frame embodies the Monad’s will to dominate, serving as its enforcer and guardian of the final hierarchy.
• Expanded Run: You can now finally traverse between both the UHR and Marik biomes in a single run! This expanded session will allow you to truly experience the progression and power fantasy of your evolving build.
• Tangles: Discover a sneak peek of our Tangles system, which allows you to modify each run with distinct challenges. Three unique Tangles are now unlockable in the demo, offering a glimpse into the diverse possibilities of the full game. For example, when the Parting Gift tangle is active, defeated enemies leave mines behind.
• New Cosmetic Flair: Personalize your character with two new cosmetic options: the Gladiator Head and the Ergos Head! Make sure you look ready for the battle ahead.

Website: http://www.godbreakers.com

Write two chapters of Tabitha’s memoirs ahead of the full story in 2026

Leamington Spa, UK – 9 October 2025: When someone writes the story of your life, how will it begin? A demo for wholesome puzzle game A Storied Life: Tabitha is available now on Steam, giving you the chance to sort through the belongings of a deceased loved one and write two early chapters of their memoir ahead of the game’s launch in 2026.

The demo will introduce players to two rooms in the home – the entrance and the dining room – allowing you to sift through the belongings that made up Tabitha’s life. Pack away the items you want to keep, sell what might have value, and give away the rest as you clear the house ready for new memories to be made within its walls.

After tidying through the items, you’ll then be given the chance to fill in a few pages of Tabitha’s memoir, using words associated with the items you’ve packed to fill in the blanks. Find specific themes to uncover more of Tabitha’s layered past or write an entirely new story based on your own feelings from what you’ve found.

The demo for A Storied Life: Tabitha is available for free now on Steam. The full game is set to launch in early 2026.

About A Storied Life: Tabitha

A Storied Life: Tabitha is a cozy narrative game about memory, legacy, discovery, and joy.

An elderly loved one has died, leaving you their estate and a letter encouraging you to sell any valuables. But when a mishap spoils their soon-to-be-published memoirs, you set out to repair the damage, piecing together their hidden past using the items you inherit.

House clearing with care

Explore a picturesque country house and pack away its contents, room by room. Move furniture, lift rugs, and open cupboards to uncover hidden and forgotten objects.

What separates cherished items from rubbish? Slowly sift through fragments of someone’s past and decide whether to keep, auction, or discard each object. 

Relaxing packing puzzles

You can’t keep everything. Move and rotate items to fit them into boxes. Limited space and weight considerations mean you must let some things go.

Strengthen boxes with tape and vacuum pack soft goods to fit more in. Don’t forget to bubble wrap fragile objects or they may break when unpacking.

Restore your loved one’s memoirs

Every item you save unlocks a set of associated words. Use these to mend the gaps in the damaged memoirs, completing the sentences to reveal a storied life.

You determine how the past is recorded. Uplifting, silly, shocking, funny, sombre… the memoirs have many potential branches, and every decision is yours.

A Storied Life: Tabitha will launch on PC in early 2026. A demo is available on Steam now.

About Secret Mode
Secret Mode is an independent publisher and the winner of the MCV/Develop Indie Publisher of the Year 2025 award, Ukie Best UK Publisher 2024 award, and the Debug Indie Game Best Influencer Marketing 2025 award. Our titles include triple-BAFTA-winner Still Wakes the Deep, A Little to the Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and Empyreal. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything.

About Lab42 Games
Founded in 2015, Lab42 became a Sumo Digital studio in 2020. The studio has worked on a range of projects for console, PC, VR and mobile for clients including Sega, Activision, Microsoft, Klei Entertainment, Aspyr, Ripstone, Dovetail Games, and Payload Studios. Lab42 holds an exclusive licence to use the World Snooker Tour brand. Recent projects from Lab42 includes porting services for Sonic Mania, Forza Motorsport, A Little to the Left and Metal: Hellsinger VR.

A new look at the story and the modernised version of Benoît Sokal’s cult classic

Sydney, Australia – October 9, 2025 – Microids is pleased to unveil the Story Trailer for Syberia Remastered, set to launch on November 6, 2025 on PlayStation 5.

This new trailer highlights the iconic story and characters from Benoît Sokal’s acclaimed classic, while showcasing the extensive modernisation work behind this remastered edition. Faithful to the spirit of the original, Syberia Remastered retains the narrative depth and distinctive artistic identity that have inspired generations of players.

A Respectful and Ambitious Revival

Co-developed by Virtuallyz Gaming and Microids Studio Paris, Syberia Remastered invites players to relive the unforgettable journey of Kate Walker, a New York lawyer embarking on an initiatory quest in search of Hans Voralberg. Reimagined graphics, revamped animations, and a modernised interface enrich this timeless experience, while preserving the narrative and emotional depth at the heart of Benoît Sokal’s work.

With this remastered version, Microids continues its commitment to bringing back classic titles from its catalog, following the critical success of the remake of Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy.

Syberia Remastered will be available on November 6, 2025 for PlayStation 5.

About Microids

Founded in 1985, Microids is a French video game publisher that has established itself as a key player in the international market. Its editorial strategy focuses on two main pillars: adventure games and titles aimed at experienced players. By collaborating with renowned studios and creators, Microids delivers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to embark on brand-new adventures alongside iconic characters.

Showcasing New Resonators Qiuyuan and Galbrena, New Weapons, Events, Quests, Optimizations and More!

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – OCTOBER 9, 2025 – Kuro Games released a new update titled Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides for its award-winning, story-rich, open-world action role playing game Wuthering Waves. The update features two new resonators, Qiuyuan and Galbrena, new quests, weapons and events that appeal to all players.

Watch the Galbrena trailer below: Wuthering Waves | Resonator Showcase | Galbrena — THE HUNTER

The Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides update introduces two new 5-Star Resonators, Galbrena, a cold and decisive “Discord Slayer” who hunts Solaris, and Qiuyuan, a former senior agent of Mingting’s Internal Security Agency. 

Wuthering Waves Version 2.7 Update Features:

• Maintenance Time & Compensation Details
  • Maintenance Time: 10/09/2025 04:00 through 10/09/2025 11:00 (UTC+8)
  • Maintenance Compensation: Astrite x300, Crystal Solvent x2
  • Compensation Eligibility: Create a character and unlock the Mail feature before 2025-10-09 04:00 (UTC+8). The compensation can be claimed before the next version update.
    • In the event that the maintenance is extended, the dev team will issue a follow-up notice and adjust the compensation accordingly.
  • Bug Fixes Compensation: Astrite x300
  • Compensation Eligibility: Create a character and unlock the Mail feature before 10/09/2025 04:00 (UTC+8). The compensation can be claimed before the next version update.
• New Resonators
  • Galbrena – 5-Star Resonator (Fusion / Pistols)
    • Galbrena is cold and decisive, she is the “Discord Slayer” who hunts across Solaris and the same “Fiend of Ever-burning Flame” spoken of in whispers.
    • Galbrena’s Combat Roles include: Main Damage Dealer, Heavy Attack DMG
    • Obtainable through ‘From Ashes’ Featured Resonator Convene.
  • Qiuyuan – 5-Star Resonator (Aero / Sword)
    • Qiuyuan is a former senior agent of Mingting’s Internal Security Agency. Though enmity filled his younger days, loyalty defined his later years. However, scapegoated for a murder, he is now but a blind swordsman wandering the world alone.
    • Qiuyuan’s Combat Roles include: Concerto Efficiency, Heavy Attack DMG
    • Obtainable through the ‘Wanderer Knows No Far and Near’ Featured Resonator Convene.
• New Weapons
  • Lux & Umbra (Pistols) – 5-Star Weapon
    • From darkness she seizes power, layering sins upon herself. To hunt. To kill. To deliver a relentless and fatal blow to all evil. From the light she falls, with her vows etched in her mind. For the deceased. For the living. For her pistol’s true targets. O
    • Obtainable through the ‘Absolute Pulsation – Lux & Umbra’ Featured Weapon Convene.
  • Emerald Sentence (Sword) – 5-Star Weapon
    • Bamboo, hollow yet full; People, whole yet seldom true. Bamboo speaks without deceit, acts without conceit, seeks no vanity. Few ever measure up to this.
    • Obtainable through the ‘Absolute Pulsation – Emerald Sentence’ Featured Weapon Convene.
• New Locations
  • Sanguis Plateaus – Three Heroes’ Crest
    • The highest peak in the Sanguis Plateaus, named for both its unique summit and the three Heroes of Heroes – Fabius, Altilus, and Valeria, who once stood there.
    • Accessible in Version 2.7 upon unlocking the Sanguis Plateaus.
  • Plane of Dark Tide – Journeying Paradise
    • Another world concealed within the Dark Tide. From its depth resound the whispers of the ancient “Divinity,” the origin of all malice and fear.
    • At the edge of the underworld, an immaculate Paradise draws bewildered souls, whose lifeless forms chant in unison, day and night – for naught but to earn its grace and redemption.
    • Reach the location during Main Quest Chapter II Act XI “Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides”.
• New Echoes
  • Nightmare: Viridblaze Saurian
  • Nightmare: Baby Viriblaze Saurian
  • Nightmare: Baby Roseshroom
  • New Nightmare Purification Challenge: Three Heroes’ Crest Nightmare Nest
    • In Nightmare Purification, a set number of Nightmare Tacet Discords are available daily. Defeat them to claim the corresponding Echoes without spending Waveplates.
• New Sonata Effect: Flamewing’s Shadow
  • Flamewings’s Shadow (3pcs Set): Dealing Echo Skill DMG increases Heavy Attack Crit. Rate by 20% for 6s. Dealing Heavy Attack DMG increases Echo Skill Crit. Rate by 20% for 6s. While both effects are active, gain 16% Fusion DMG Bonus.
• New Stories:
  • Main Quest Chapter II Act X: The Bygone Shall Always Return
    • To open the Civilization Capsule left by Imperator, you and Abby prepare for Ragunna to find Cartethyia, only to discover that the people of Ragunna are being plagued by nightmares. Meanwhile, inside the Inverted Tower, Avinoleum, the returning Discord Slayer fires her pistol at the once Blessed Maiden… On the other hand, Fractsidus’s “story” in Rinascita approaches its final chapter.
    • Duration: Permanently available after the Version 2.7 Update
    • Eligibility: Complete Main Quest Chapter II Act IX “By Moon’s Fated Light”
  • Main Quest Chapter II Act XI: Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides
    • The prophesied Journeying Paradise makes its descent. Even though no Divinity remains on this land, familiar faces have begun to take action to prevent Rinascita’s doom. Bearing everyone’s will, you are determined to step into the Dark Tide… Go now. Gather every last hope and face the inevitable showdown with the ancient “Divinity.”
    • Duration: Permanently available after the Version 2.7 update.
    • Eligibility: Complete Main Quest Chapter II Act X “The Bygone Shall Always Return.”
  • Segue – Afterstory – A Stranger in a Strange Land
    • In this battle that sealed the fate of Rinascita, its people rose in defiance. And among them stood another, a swordsman of Huanglong, guided across the seas by Huanglong Mingting to lend you his strength. He fought as one among the countless souls drawn to this hour, but the story of his own journey, and the shadows of his past, remain known to few…
    • Duration: Permanently available after 10/30/2025 10:00 (server time)
    • Eligibility: Complete Main Quest Chapter II Act XI “Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides”.
• New Events and Gameplay Features
  • Special Events:
    • Lament Recon: Solaris Soldier – Combat Event
      • To help prevent another Waveworn Phenomenon on the scale of a Dark Tide, the Black Shores and Rinascita have come together on a joint project: to conduct simulations using a hologram device in regions vulnerable to the Threnodian’s power. Thus, you and your reliable companions have been invited to help test this unique device.
      • Duration 10/11/2025 at 10:00 through 11/19/2025 03:59 (server time)
    • Septimont Weather Forecast – Featured Platforming Event
      • KU-Ryan, a Black Shores robot, is currently looking for help in gathering Surveillance Datasets on Waveworn Phenomena in Septimont. Interested individuals are welcome to speak with him.
      • Duration 10/16/2025 04:00 through 10/30/2025 (server time)
    • Freeze Frame: Action Highlights – Combat Photography Event
      • Behold! Wutherium Film Studio Special Feature: Resonators in Combat Edition has officially launched! Capture Resonators’ exhilarating moments during combat, then submit the photos to Fulmine and C-MOSS to earn plenty of rewards!
      • Duration: 10/30/2025 10:00 through 11/19/2025 (server time)
    • Lollo Campaign: Ice Savior – Featured Commission Event
      • Complete the campaigns to claim your Lollo Stamps—a gift of gratitude from Lollo Logistics. Lollo Stamps can be exchanged for Lollo Helper special deliveries.
      • Duration: 11/06/2025 04:00 through 11/19/2025 03:59 (server time)
    • Gifts of Approaching Dawn – 7-Day Login Event
      • During the event, log in to claim the day’s login rewards from the event page.
      • Duration: Version 2.7 update through 11/19/2025 03:59 (server time)
    • Gifts of Ink Song Limited-Time Login Event
      • During the event, log in to claim the day’s login rewards from the event page.
      • Duration: 10/30/2025 10:00 through 11/19/2025 (server time)
• Other New Content
  • New Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain Challenge: Lioness of Glory
  • New Sigil: “Lighthouse and Blake Bloom” Medal
  • New Avatar: Lighthouse and Blake Bloom
    • Participate in the Combat Event “Lament Recon: Solaris Soldier” to obtain the “Lighthouse and Blake Bloom” Medal and the Sigil “Lighthouse and Blake Bloom”.
• Additional Optimizations, Adjustments and Bug Fixes

 
Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Compose a harmonious battle concerto with characters of different abilities. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breathtaking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
 
Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, Mac App Store, PC via The Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Steam and compatible with Steam Deck.

ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.

Kuro Games independently developed Punishing: Gray Raven, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG Wuthering Waves is receiving the same public reception.