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Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition now available on PS5 with new narrative expansion, combat survival mode, and more

Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition is now available on PS5, expanding Atsu’s journey with the new Echoes of Sekigahara narrative expansion and Most Wanted single-player combat survival mode, alongside additional content and updates for Ghost of Yōtei.*

In Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara, players venture into Ashoro Foothills, a previously unseen area of Ezo now controlled by the Vipers, an enemy faction group loyal to the Snake. Told across the present day and flashbacks to the Battle of Sekigahara, the new narrative expansion explores Atsu’s history with Nagato, a key figure from her past who fought alongside her on the mainland.

Along the way, players will encounter new enemy types, wield new heavy weapons, and discover new Mythic Tales, abilities, armor sets, cosmetics, and more.

In Ghost of Yōtei’s new Most Wanted mode, players choose from four playable characters and take on increasingly difficult bounties inspired by the Yōtei Six. Each run challenges players to battle waves of enemies and minibosses, selecting perks and upgrades along the way to build their character before facing the bounty’s final boss.

The playable roster includes Atsu with dual katana, Oyuki with the kusarigama, Nagato with the yari, and Jin Sakai, returning from Ghost of Tsushima with his katana and all four of his signature combat stances. Each character features unique weapons, abilities, Ultimates, and Kill Streaks, while perks spanning weapon mastery, gear loadouts, summons, parries, survivability, and more allow players to experiment with different builds across runs.

Players can also earn Mon to unlock new techniques, weapon upgrades, charms, and characters between runs, while cosmetics earned in Most Wanted carry over to the main game and Echoes of Sekigahara.

Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition is available now for $124.95 AUD and includes the main Ghost of Yōtei game, Ghost of Yōtei Legends online co-op mode, Echoes of Sekigahara, Most Wanted, all in-game content previously included in the Digital Deluxe Edition, and the Charm of Hokkyokusei.**

Existing Ghost of Yōtei owners can access Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted by purchasing the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Upgrade for $22.95 AUD.*

The Complete Edition also includes new Photo Mode stamps, additional New Game+ cosmetics, and new Trophies for Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted.

Additionally, all Ghost of Yōtei owners can download a free update featuring Beauty of Yōtei mode, which allows players to browse the environments of Ezo and explore them in Photo Mode. The update also includes new Watanabe Mode tracks that can be experienced throughout the game, the ability to retain one armor set’s appearance while using another set’s stats, and a new high contrast accessibility option.*

Also announced today, Ghost of Yōtei and Marvel’s Wolverine are the first titles to use Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), a new technology that improves image detail and stability on PS5. QSSR is available as an additional graphics option for both titles beginning today. 

For more information on QSSR, visit the PlayStation Blog.

*Available via patch v.2.0 on Thursday, 1 October 2026 globally, and Friday, 2 October 2026 in some territories, including Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Internet connection and account for PlayStation required to download.

**Online multiplayer requires a PlayStation Plus subscription. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation.

METRO REDUX NEXT-GEN UPDATE ARRIVES IN OCTOBER AS A FREE UPDATE FOR EXISTING OWNERS

Join the 50 million players who have already experienced the critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic METRO series

Sydney, Australia, October 2, 2026: The award-winning origins of the METRO saga return this October, as 4A Games announce the upcoming METRO Redux Next-Gen Update – a free update for METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux, bringing a host of visual, performance, and platform enhancements to modern hardware. The update launches on PC on 22 October, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 29 October*.

Coinciding with this announcement, METRO is also celebrating a major milestone, having now surpassed 50 million sales worldwide. “It has been an incredible journey over the last two decades, and we could not be more proud of what the team has achieved or more grateful to the players who have walked these tunnels with us,” said Jon Bloch, Executive Producer at 4A Games. “Our community has supported us from the very beginning; every milestone we reach belongs to them as much as to us. Returning to where it all began with the Next-Gen Update of METRO Redux – and bringing it to fans free of charge as we did with METRO Exodus – felt like the right way to continue to say thank you.”

For long-time fans, the Next-Gen Update provides the perfect opportunity to return to Artyom’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic adventure, while newcomers can experience the events that shaped one of gaming’s most celebrated narrative-driven FPS series ahead of METRO 2039, the next chapter in the METRO story coming February 4th.

Journey once more into the haunting tunnels of the Moscow Metro with updated visual and performance enhancements designed for modern hardware while preserving the authentic look and feel of the original games. Improvements include enhanced animation fidelity, higher-quality audio, richer environmental detail, upgraded textures, and refined lighting and shadows – bringing greater depth and atmosphere to the haunting world of METRO.

On console, players will experience true 4K at 60FPS or upscaled 4K at 120FPS, with native support for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S. Platform-specific features include PSSR support on PlayStation 5 Pro, TSR upscaling and anti-aliasing support on Xbox Series X, and Spatial Audio support on Xbox platforms. With Xbox Handheld and Xbox Play Anywhere support, your journey through the Metro can continue wherever you choose. The update also supports Adaptive Triggers for DualSense controllers and Impulse Triggers for Xbox controllers. 

On PC, experience 4K resolution with uncapped frame rates, alongside DLSS and Spatial Audio support. Across all platforms, players will also benefit from a range of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements. Full patch notes detailing all technical improvements and platform-specific features will be published alongside each platform launch.

The METRO Redux Next-Gen Update will be available as a free update for all existing owners of METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux. For more information on METRO Redux Next Gen Update and the upcoming METRO 2039, visit the official METRO website METRO2039.com, and follow us on X, TikTok Instagram, Facebook, Threads, YouTube and Bluesky with @MetroVideoGame.

*console editions in Japan coming at a later date.

The METRO franchise continues to be developed in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion, and in Malta. 4A Games continues to support its homeland and team members in Ukraine in every possible way.  If you wish to contribute, we can recommend the Official Fundraising Platform of Ukraine: United24: https://u24.gov.ua/ 

About 4A Games:

4A Games is an award-winning, multinational video game development studio known for its immersive, story-driven experiences and technical ambition. Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2005 by industry veterans with a shared passion for AAA-quality games, the studio has established itself with the METRO series, building one of the most acclaimed narrative-led FPS franchises in gaming. 

Now headquartered in Malta, with the majority of the development team still located in Ukraine, 4A Games has over 200+ talented team members from all over the world, with diverse and unique backgrounds that brings countless years of experience and love towards creating deep memorable experiences for our audience. 

About DEEP SILVER:  

Deep Silver is the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of METRO, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come: Deliverance.  
 

BATTLEFIELD COMBAT – UPDATES ARRIVING IN BATTLEFIELD 6 AND REDSEC

Today, Battlefield Studios revealed new significant updates for Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC players, focusing on some of the core gameplay changes coming to both experiences.

Season 5 marks the start of Year 2 for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC, following an incredible first year. With this landmark moment comes a host of quality of life improvements and changes to the way combat looks and feels, with enhancements that ensure that each round feels as dynamic and thrilling as possible. 

Full details about these reworks can be found in the following blog, with key highlights featured below.

 Battlefield 6 and REDSEC Changes

  • Changes to Vehicle Health Regeneration & Damage to better reward infantry for good positioning and flanking maneuvers.
  • Anti-Air System Changes to create a stronger interplay between Anti-Air and aircraft.
  • Additional Gunplay Changes include an attachment tuning pass to improve gameplay diversity and a polish pass on animations for certain weapons, gadgets, and poses.
  • Vehicle Balance Changes

Battle Royale Specific Changes

  • Improved Matchmaking Ranked Bands to create more accurate skill brackets.
  • Reconnect Features to put you back in the fight in ongoing Battle Royale matches if you crash or disconnect unexpectedly.
  • Recommended Drop Zones (Casual BR Only) to give newcomers a guided drop zone system to guide them to recommended POIs and nearby loot that avoided immediate squad conflict.
  • Armor Mechanics and Application Speeds have been significantly accelerated.
  • Classes Have Received Tweaks And Training Paths Have Been Rebalanced
  • Weapon Balance Changes

Season 5 is only the beginning of this second year of content and evolution. Throughout 2027, Battlefield Studios will continue delivering new content for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC while refining the core systems that define the Battlefield experience, including making vehicle gameplay even more immersive and continuing to expand gunplay systems. The team continues to work closely with players through Battlefield Labs and live game feedback, to ensure the game continues to evolve.

Visit us on Battlefield.com. Join the official Battlefield community channels over at discord.gg/Battlefield. Follow us on @Battlefield to stay informed on the latest updates, and @BattlefieldCom for the rollout of live updates.

About Battlefield
Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay, and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.

CRITICAL REFLEX DROPS INKBLOOD STEAM DEMO AT 28 GAMES LATER HORROR SHOWCASE

Investigate the first three curious cases of this darkly occult detective adventure game, officially releasing later this year

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Oct. 1, 2026 — Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, No, I’m not a Human) and developer Hey Bird! have opened the doors to the bizarre world of Inkblood with the release of the occult detective game’s first official public demo during Insider Gaming’s 28 Games Later showcase. The new demo, perfect both for fans of observation, investigation, and deduction games as well as all things eerie and mysterious, is available now on Steam through the upcoming October Steam Next Fest.

In Inkblood’s new demo, you’ll delve into three murky mysteries in a world teetering on the brink. As an Inquisitor, you must investigate the wicked machinations behind each unsettling scenario, including the tutorial case, the murders at the Burned Inn (featuring a new ending since the game’s playtest earlier this summer), and a totally new case featuring an encounter with an unexpected ally. Use your occult tools and the secrets of your traveling carriage to see not only what is, but what once was, and deduce the truth, no matter how unpleasant it may be…

About Inkblood

Wicked sorcery abounds, rotting the minds of people and the very fabric of reality itself. Prove your worth as the Inquisitor, figure out what is happening, and don’t fail the Inquisition as your predecessor did…

The full release of Inkblood will challenge you to solve 10 unique cases, each filled with escape room-style puzzles and clever obstacles to overcome. Examine both outside and inside of your carriage, with non-linear investigations inspired by games like The Room, The Case of the Golden Idol, and Strange Horticulture. Be warned – not every mystery in life is meant to be solved…

Inkblood will officially release later this year. Play the new demo and wishlist now on Steam! To dive deeper into all things CRITICAL REFLEX, visit www.criticalreflex.com.

About Hey Bird!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a fish? We honestly don’t know. We found an egg and this thing came out of it. All we know is we like making weird games and experiences.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

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

About CR Channel

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

The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Gameplay Trailer Tours Five All-new Games Destined to Bring Everyone Together – The Hilarious Hijinks Begin Oct. 15

The global smash-hit series hosting 10s of millions of players annually returns with fun-for-all antics perfect for any gathering

CHICAGO (Oct. 1, 2026) – The party starting masterminds at Jackbox Games today released new gameplay showcasing how The Jackbox Party Pack 12’s creative, lighthearted games will leave groups in a fit of giggles when the collection launches Oct. 15 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Apple TV, iPad and the Mac App Store for US$29.99. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4199960/The_Jackbox_Party_Pack_12).
 
Whether you strive to crack a smile from your grumpiest uncle by drawing a one-of-a-kind greeting card or dream of delivering a heroic performance in a battle-bolstered new take on trivia, The Jackbox Party Pack 12’s icebreaking, crowdpleasing goofs are enjoyable and approachable by party animals of all ages and skill levels. Connect with loved ones and new friends alike for low-stakes hilarity suited to bring any room of people out of their shells for game nights, holidays or everyday hangouts.

The Jackbox Party Pack 12 features five all-new games, each suited for 2-8 players:

  • We Forgot a Card (Design, Joke-Writing): A game where you craft ridiculous greeting cards for weird occasions with the option to purchase them IRL. You’re running late to your big event and you stumbled upon a shop with limited options. Time to get creative.
  • MegaPals (Speed, Guessing): A mind-melding game that celebrates friends both old and new. See how connected you are with your pals through impulsive wordsmithing and explosive match-ups. How well do you know how your fellow players think?
  • Debate and Switch (Presentation, Head-to-Head): A game of dispute and discussion where both simple and outlandish topics meet lively debate. Persuade your fellow players to side with your silly and strongly held opinions, that you are of course correct about, in this town hall talk-’em-up tourney.
  • Idol Factions (Teamwork, Trivia): An action-packed battle of facts where two teams race to sort answers into the right categories. You’ll need to think fast and yell loudly to sort the answers that just keep coming.
  • Hyperface (Head-to-Head, Photoediting): A game where you take selfies or use stock photos and warp them in wild ways in order to respond to bizarre prompts like “your face when you’ve just seen a bear.” Smudge, yank, squash and draw on photos to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces meant to be shared.

For more updates on the antics The Jackbox Party Pack 12 has in store, visit https://www.jackboxgames.com/games/packs/the-jackbox-party-pack-12.

About Jackbox Games
Jackbox Games is a Chicago-based developer and publishing studio best known for The Jackbox Party Pack series of games, which draws tens of millions of players worldwide each year. In addition to their original party games, Jackbox now also publishes independent titles that share its passion for creativity, humor, and accessible design.

Follow their social accounts for more information: https://linktr.ee/jackboxgames

DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA HEROES ARRIVE IN SEVEN KNIGHTS RE:BIRTH

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 1, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released the first collaboration update between its collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH and the highly popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This speical collaboration will run for four weeks from October 1 to October 29, with the first update running from October 1 to October 15 and the second update to follow from October 15 to October 29. 

The collaboration introduces several Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba heroes to Seven Knights Re:BIRTH. Tanjiro Kamado and Zenitsu Agatsuma will be available through Pick Up Summons throughout the full four-week collaboration period, while Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho will be available during the second phase of the collaboration. 

Players can also obtain Tanjiro Kamado as a day-one check-in reward that allows them to add the collaboration hero to their roster immediately and more easily progress toward Awakening. The collaboration also features the new Legendary Pet Nezuko Kamado, which players can obtain through gameplay during the event period. 

New collaboration content is also available through the update. Infinity Castle, a special event mode similar to Infinity Tower, will grant valuable rewards for clearing floors. In addition, the Event Challenge Stages will feature Akaza as a boss enemy that gives players another way to experience the collaboration within Seven Knights Re:BIRTH. 

The collaboration will continue with a second update on October 15, adding more content and events for players to enjoy through October 29. Additional details will be shared sequentially through the official Seven Knights Re:BIRTH community.

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH inherits the key elements of the original Seven Knights, Netmarble’s flagship IP that has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads, including its story, characters, combat systems, and core mechanics while enhancing the gameplay experience with modern gameplay features and the latest trends. 

More details on Seven Knights Re:BIRTH are available on the official website and forum. Fans can also stay up-to-date with the latest information on the game by following official social channels on Facebook and YouTube. 

©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable ⓒ Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble Nexus Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

Mythwright Brings Epic Discounts to the Steam Autumn Sale, With Savings on Thronefall, TerraTech Legion, Bladesong & more

London, UK – October 1st, 2026 – On the search for a great deal to kickstart the cosy season? Look no further, as Mythwright is pleased to reveal its lineup of discounted games available in today’s Steam Autumn Sale. 

Available until October 8th, grab a saving on a range of Mythwright titles, including the biggest ever discounts for minimalist strategy game Thronefall, vehicular survivors-like TerraTech Legion, and laidback marble run builder Cozy Marbles.

Mythwright – Steam Autumn Sale Discounts: 

  • Bladesong – 20% off
  • Cozy Marbles – 20% off
  • Galacticare – 34% off
  • Going Medieval – 25% off
  • Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts – 25% off
  • TerraTech – 75% off
  • TerraTech Deluxe Edition – 75% off
  • TerraTech Legion – 23% off
  • TerraTech Worlds – 33% off 
  • Thronefall – 40% off
  • Touch Type Tale – Strategic Typing – 55% off
  • War for the Overworld – 80% off

Additional discounts are also available on selected DLC.

Check out the full range of games on the Mythwright Steam page.

ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT
Mythwright is the independent publisher of hit Simulation, Management and Strategy games including Thronefall, Going Medieval, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Bladesong and TerraTech Legion.

Synergistic Space Roguelite ‘Glory on Pluto’ Launches Feature-Packed New Demo and Trailer Ahead of November 12 Release

Demo available now on Steam! Master your fuels, dodge space pirates and make those numbers go up until you reach everyone’s favourite planet!

Bristol, UK – October 1, 2026 – Publisher Yogscast Games and developer Little Big Ears are over the moon to announce that a major new demo for Glory on Pluto is available now, giving players their best look yet at their next roguelite obsession ahead of launch on November 12th!

Play the demo here

Glory on Pluto is an incremental space rocket management roguelite where you build and manage cells and synergise unique items to power the engine. Find the right combination of weird and wacky fuels to generate enough power to break orbit, optimising your build to reach increasingly further destinations. Discover waypoints, recruit dynamic crew members and collect bonuses to aid you on your journey – but watch out for pirates! Boost from planet to planet until you reach glorious Pluto (and beyond!).

Demo Highlights Include:

  • Stunning UI Overhaul & Customisation: Brand-new UI design, customisable themes with community share codes, improved fuel drag-and-drop salvage placement, and fixed crew blueprint cell tracking.
  • Supreme Structural Rework: Faster runs and higher stakes, increasing the danger of running out of boost tokens.
  • Stellar New Animations: Enhanced visual guidance and pulsing visual cues.
  • Streamlined Tutorial: Dynamic engine clearance to showcase fuel placement clearly and updated RPM stock fuel instructions for a smoother onboarding experience.
  • More Stickers & Collabs: Unlockable sticker additions, including exclusive collab stickers with The Subminer and Yogscast.
  • Expanded Language Support: Full localisation added for Japanese, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Game Features:

  • Engine-builder roguelite focused on synergising unique fuel cells
  • Over 250 weird and wonderful fuel items over multiple categories, each with their own distinctive archetypes and playstyles
  • Over 50 crew members to hire and promote
  • Segment modifiers to further shape your build
  • Waypoints with events, traders and encounters in between planets
  • A sense of glory every time you navigate to a new planet!
  • Find the perfect synergies, or watch your builds get out of control and break your engines.

Whether you’re exploring the rocket engine mechanics for the first time or returning to optimise your fuels, space explorers and Pluto believers can download and play the new demo today!

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017 with a simple goal: to work with independent teams to develop and publish games that are as fun to watch as they are to play. Responsible for a string of hits such as PlateUp!, which has sold over two million copies on Steam, and Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers, which grossed over $1m in its first month on sale, it prides itself in working with tiny teams doing brilliant things.

About Little Big Ears

Littlebigears is secretly a guy called Tom from Bristol, UK. After over a decade as a freelance motion designer, he wanted to combine his passions for design and coding with his love of gaming. Most importantly, he wanted to move away from the cynical advertising world, and focus on creating projects that would have no ulterior motive aside from creating joy in those who use them. His first project, Glory On Pluto, has been a vessel into which he’s funnelling everything he loves about the roguelike genre, while trying to move away from the idea of non-violent roguelikes being tied directly to real world analogues.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Third Year of Content Kicks Off Today with Anniversary Update II, Out Now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & PC

Anniversary Update II comes with a new Siege Mode spin-off, new progression mechanics, weapons, armour pieces, and the first two DLCs for Season Pass 3

PARIS – Oct. 1, 2026 – Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are pleased to announce the release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Anniversary Update II, marking the beginning of its third year of post-launch support. Available now forall PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players, today’s update brings new game modes and progression mechanics, as well as two cosmetic DLCs for Season Pass 3 holders.

Patch 15 features a new Chaos Siege Mode, Crucible challenges & more!

  • Chaos Siege Mode: Heretics and traitors of all faiths rejoice! Patch 15’s free update adds a brand-new mode letting you play as Chaos Space Marines in PvE games for the very first time. Fight Tyranids, Cadians and loyalist Space Marines alike across two new Siege sectors set on Avarax.
  • Crucible System: Showcase your skills and devotion to the Imperium by inflicting yourself with Penances (i.e., debuffs and negative modifiers) through the new “Crucible System.” Each successful mission gets you closer to brand-new rewards, like a full Lamenters armour set.
  • One-Handed Thunder Hammer: One of the community’s most-requested weapons is finally here, available for the Tactical, Assault, Bulwark and Techmarine classes.
  • Heroic Weapons & Armour: Three new variants for the Power Axe, Auto Bolt Rifle and the new One-Handed Thunder Hammer are now available in the Armoury, in addition to two new Pauldrons and a new Iron Halo.
  • Two Cosmetic DLCs: Get the new Season Pass 3 to receive the Space Wolves Champion Pack, adding a Wolf Guard Champion skin for the Bulwark equipped with a Space Wolves shield and a unique One-Handed Hammer. Pair them with the new Exorcists Cosmetic Pack, which includes six unique armour pieces inspired by the iconic daemon hunters of the Imperium.

A Battle-Packed Year 3 Roadmap

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s full Year 3 content roadmap was unveiled just a few days ago with our September Community Update. Take a look at everything we have in store before the game turns three years old!

Heed the call of battle with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Anniversary Update II, available for free on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Join the Space Marine 2 community, share feedback, and get exclusive rewards on our Focus Together platform.

Focus Entertainment’s Elta: Defy All Gods Set to Launch February 2, 2027, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!

Get a sneak peek at the beginning of the game in a free demo available now on all platforms, and pre-order today to receive an exclusive cosmetic

PARIS – Oct. 1, 2026 – Focus Entertainment Publishing and Afterburner Studios are excited to announce that Elta: Defy All Gods, revealed this summer at Opening Night Live, will release on February 2, 2027, on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. To let everyone get a first-hand experience of the adrenaline-fueled action-platformer, a free demo is available now on all platforms. The full game will be priced at $29.99 and is available for pre-order starting today.

Master explosive combat and fluid platforming in the free demo

Starting today, players can experience the beginning of Elta: Defy All Gods in a free demo available on all platforms, including PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In this 45 to 60-minute experience, you’ll get to play as Victus, a warrior monk tasked with finding their lost dragon-god and embarking on a journey featuring intense martial arts, tight platforming and sci-fi exploration. These first steps will lead players to their first boss encounter, Kan Loa’s Chosen, in an epic showdown.

Pre-orders are now live for the game, with a $29.99 price point

With a commitment to respecting players’ time and money in a market of rising game prices, Elta: Defy All Gods will be priced at $29.99, offering a total playtime of 15-20 hours.

“We’re thrilled to bring this demo to players on all platforms so everyone can get a hands-on taste of our game,” said Ian Cofino, Co-Founder & Game Director at Afterburner Studios. “This project is incredibly close to our hearts, and we hope this free preview, paired with an accessible price point, will inspire players to jump in and continue the journey with us.”

All players who pre-order will receive the Vanguard Armor DLC, a special cosmetic skin for the main character, as a bonus for purchasing the game early. Worn during the Empyreal War, this alternate ceremonial armor was designed to strike fear into opposing forces.

About Elta: Defy All Gods

Brawl your way out of corrupted worlds alongside your dragon-god companion in an adrenaline-fueled action-platformer blending free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration. Become the champion of your fallen god, Elta.

  • Show your fighting prowess with intense melee combat, mixing lethal martial arts and devastating magic attacks in explosive group fights
  • Explore three winding science-fantasy worlds, and chain your traversal abilities to reach new areas and discover their hidden secrets
  • Hone your skills and become stronger alongside Elta, walking in the steps of your ancestors to unlock new fighting moves and acrobatic skills
  • Bring down the gods who wronged your people, exiled for centuries, and help Elta set things right to pave the way for a brighter future

Elta: Defy All Gods will release on February 2, 2027, on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Play the demo now, pre-order today, and keep an eye on Focus Entertainment’s official channels to stay updated on the game!

About Afterburner Studios

Ready to try a new approach to making games outside of the large studio system, Afterburner Studios was founded in the summer of 2018 by Robert Taylor, Ian Cofino and Paul Svoboda with a mission to create evocative action experiences that put fun first.

Their debut title, Dreamscaper, launched in August 2021 on PC and Nintendo Switch, then Xbox and Game Pass the following year. Since release, Dreamscaper has garnered critical praise and reached over 750,000 players.