The highly anticipated debut title asks, “what does it mean to be human?”
Helsinki, Finland – October 1st, 2025 – Channel 37, a boutique developer based in Finland is pleased to reveal The Last Caretaker will launch into early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store on November 6th, 2025. Priced at $34.99 / €29.99 / £26.99, The Last Caretaker is a survival-crafting adventure set in a vast ocean world where you are the last caretaker, a robot charged with a single task; save humanity.
Check out the brand new trailer for The Last Caretaker below.
You are the last caretaker; a reawakened machine tasked with saving the future of the human race by saving human seeds from a desolate earth, nurturing them and launching them toward humanity’s last settlement in space.
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: Explore a vast ocean world filled with abandoned structures, mysterious laboratories, and humanity’s last remaining harbours.
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.
Subscribe to Channel37’s YouTube and Twitch channels to watch the weekly developer livestream series, showcasing more of the world and gameplay mechanics of The Last Caretaker.
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.
Behemoth Update unleash a colossal flagship and reshape the Ursee with bold new features
Watford, UK – October 1, 2025: Independent solo developer Tomas Sala and publisher Wired Productions are excited to announce the Behemoth Update for Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is out now for free. This update is the biggest expansion yet for the city-builder set in the Ursee, and introduces a big flagship warship, espionage mechanics, new architecture, more fixes and updates for the game.
The Behemoth Update is free for all players and releases as a part of the Steam Autumn Sale, with the game available at a discount. Fans are encouraged to support ongoing development by purchasing one of the small supporting DLC packs that help fund Bulwark’s continued evolution.
Key features in the Behemoth Update:
Upgradable Surveyors: Surveyors now receive visual and gameplay upgrades, letting players expand and improve their faction’s influence.
The Behemoth Surveyor: A massive, heavily-armed flagship packed with cannons, point defences, and firepower. Once lost, it’s gone for goodraising the stakes for every battle.
Entagon Subterfuge Events: Deploy espionage and sabotage to speed up late-game conquests. Recruit enemy commanders, capture settlements outright, or dismantle rival defenses with the Entagon’s unique structures and schemes.
Arbology Towers: Plant greenery across the Ursee with Freebooter splinter-tech towers, reintroducing forests to the ocean world and expanding the lore of the ash-faced tribes.
Curved Wall Segments: Build more beautiful and functional defences with newly added curved wall and gate sections for every material tier.
“Behemoth is perhaps the last big Update of this type that can be done as the Ursee, once a lonely place, is filling up rapidly with new challenges, new buildings and features.” Said Tomas Sala, the developer of Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles mixes elements of a chill builder with grand strategy and exploration elements. It’s a genre bending experimental game that can be both a peaceful building experience or a total conquest with airships, warbirds and fortresses. It’s up to the player to decide!
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is available on PC through Steam, Epic Games store, GOG, also on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X.
About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: Hotel Architect, DIG VR, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, The Falconeer, and Deliver Us the Moon.
Find @WiredP on YouTube, Discord, and BlueSky.
About Tomas Sala
BAFTA-nominated Tomas Sala is an independent game artist and designer as well as the co-founder of game studio Little Chicken Game Company. Known to most gamers for his exotic Skyrim Mod series: Moonpath to Elsweyr, Tomas has developed a unique visual style over the years that have helped turn games such as Rekt! (iOS/Switch), SXPD (iOS) and TrackLab (PSVR) into unique visual and interactive experiences, before creating the critically acclaimed The Falconeer.
These fluffy sheep need herding, are you up for the task?
[Lyon, France – October 1, 2025] — Grab your friends and family for some cute, cozy chaos in Sheepherds! Following their prominent feature in the Six One Indie Showcase, Ultimo Disco is excited to reveal that players can get their paws on a brand new demo in time for October Next Fest! With eight levels to enjoy, a new 3D lobby for players preparing to manage their flock, a first look into the story woven within Sheepherds!, more new language options, and so much more to discover, the new demo is a pawesome good time.
Sheepherds! is a cozy co-op game where you play as an energetic sheepdog, whose job is herding colorful sheep and collecting their wool. Sheepherds! is all party, zero stress, and will have you and your fellow sheepdogs (and the potential pig) woofing with joy! Customize your dog to be the goodest pup, with 5 starting breeds and over10 unlockable breeds, as well as various fur patterns and goofy outfits, as you prepare to go on a collaborative sheepherding adventure!
New with the Steam Next Fest Demo:
New 3D Lobby – While you’re waiting for your herding companions to join you, unleash your sheepdog’s playful side and have some fun in the new lobby! Whether you’re playing soccer, taking cute selfies, or just relaxing, the lobby is a new addition all players can enjoy!
Enter the Glowing Fields!– Included in the eight available maps, silly sheepdogs can now enter the Glowing Fields map for the first time! The Mossy Highlands map also has some improvements from the August Playtest — give it another run and explore what’s new.
New Languages – The team at Ultimo Disco is working tirelessly to make Sheepherds! accessible to more users globally, and have successfully implemented nine new languages being added in this demo build (French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Japanese, German, Russian, and Spanish).
Story Elements – Sheepherders will be able to get a first look into the overlying narrative within Sheepherds! We won’t spoil anything here… but check your mailbox for a certain letter in the hub!
Quality of Life Fixes – With new difficulty settings, additional support settings and hints for keyboard, Xbox and PlayStation controllers, and improved timed challenges reinvented, everyone can play Sheepherds! free of stress as intended.
Begin herding your fluffy flock in the Sheepherds! Steam Next Fest demo, available September 29th on Steam! Eager sheepherders can wishlist the game now.
Key Features:
Master the flock – The sheep follow and influence each other, just like in real life. Learn to manage them like a good sheepdog, by positioning yourself strategically and barking at just the right moment! Or, just do whatever: after all, you’re a dog.
Spice it up with bonus challenges – Add an extra layer of depth with optional challenges designed to test your skills and teamwork. These features provide a rewarding experience for those seeking more engaging gameplay, while remaining entirely optional for a relaxed session.
Not just any dog – your dog – Turn your well-earned treats into exciting rewards! Unlock a variety of stylish accessories, colorful outfits, and unique skins to personalize your sheepdog. From corgis to pugs, choose from 15 different lovable breeds. Mix and match your favorite combinations to create a look that perfectly reflects your style and makes your dog stand out in the flock.
Small scope, big heart – Sheepherds! doesn’t try to do everything—it focuses on what matters most: cooperation and playfulness. Every detail, from the sheep’s behaviors to the lovingly crafted landscapes, is designed to deliver a polished experience that will leave you smiling.
Herd with friends near and far – Although it can be enjoyed solo, Sheepherds! is designed to be played together, whether you’re side by side on the couch or connecting from across the globe. The game supports both local co-op and a fully integrated online multiplayer mode, making it easy to team up with friends wherever they are.
About Ultimo Disco
Ultimo Disco is an indie team based in Lyon, France, formed by five passionate developers who collectively bring 29 years of experience and 11 released games. Most team members previously worked at Mi-Clos Studio.
About Yahaha Games
Yahaha Games is the publishing partner behind Sheepherds!. Backed by Yahaha Studios, a 3D UGC platform and Diamond Sponsor at GDC 2023, the label launched in 2024 and is dedicated to bringing standout indie titles to global players.
A haunting journey begins this November! Demo now available on Steam
[October 1st, 2025] – The nightmare draws closer. Dark Atlas: Infernum, the psychological survival horror title from Night Council Studio and publisher SelectaPlay, has officially revealed its release date during the Horror Game Awards Showcase. The game will launch on November 14th, introducing players to a twisted world of terror and fractured reality. Alongside the announcement, a free playable demo is now available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest as well as on PS5, giving players an early taste of the horrors that await.
In Dark Atlas, you step into the role of Natalia Asensio, Grand Master of a secret esoteric order. As the world crumbles and interdimensional horrors seep into reality, Natalia awakens in a dark, dust-filled basement drugged, disoriented, and plagued by disembodied voices whispering cryptic orders. She must confront a terrifying blend of physical and psychological threats, where every step could lead to salvation… or madness.
Every corner of Dark Atlas: Infernum is designed to unsettle. From spine-chilling soundscapes to meticulously detailed environments, the game immerses players in a bleak, oppressive atmosphere where the only escape may be through the dark corners of the mind.
Key Features:
Psychological Survival Horror: Navigate collapsing dimensions and unravel Natalia’s fractured identity in a narrative-driven horror experience.
Immersive First-Person Gameplay: Engage with disturbing environments and uncover secrets using caution, not confrontation.
Stealth and Strategy: Avoid enemies through the clever use of darkness and environmental awareness. Stay hidden, stay alive.
Atmospheric Worldbuilding: Explore interconnected indoor and outdoor areas crafted to fuel tension and discovery.
Art and Audio Excellence: A visual and sonic experience crafted to blur the line between reality and nightmare.
Dark Atlas: Infernum launches November 14th on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players can wishlist the game now and experience the horror firsthand with the demo, live now on Steam and PS5. Those looking to manifest their fears further can pre-order the physical edition for PlayStation 5 starting today.
About SelectaPlay
SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video game publishing branch. The company partners with talented studios to publish unique titles in both physical and digital formats across Europe and worldwide.
About Night Council Studio
Night Council Studio is an independent video game developer based in Spain. Dark Atlas: Infernum — successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter and nominated in the categories of Best Narrative, Best Soundtrack, and Game of the Year at the VII edition of the PlayStation Awards — is the studio’s debut title.
New video showcases five dangers the players will face in the subzero world of this story based sandbox
Oberhaching, Germany, October 1, 2025 – Humanity is on the brink of extinction. Rivaling factions battle for supremacy. Communication lines as we know them ceased to exist. Explore a frozen wasteland and try to survive in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event.
But in the open world of Permafrost, a hardcore survival experience from SpaceRocket Games and Toplitz Productions, the cold is not the only danger you’ll encounter. Death can lurk behind every corner and can even hide behind the unexpected. Join us for a video journey into the unknown dangers of a world thrown into chaos as you navigate the white hell of Permafrost and prepare yourself for an intense survival experience.
Grab your gear, don’t forget the dog treats and get ready to face a story-fueled sandbox survival adventure in sub-zero temperatures. Call on your friends, as you explore, build and craft in an unforgiving environment with up to four participants in co-operative multiplayer. Or try to brave the cold alone, only with your canine companion at your side.
Main Features:
Survival in a Harsh Environment Adapt to the perpetual winter by scavenging for resources, hunting rare animals, and crafting essential tools for survival amidst the unforgiving elements. Adapt to the conditions and learn to adapt to ensure survival.
Base Building and Crafting Construct shelters, cultivate areas to grow food, and develop technology with upcycled materials to thrive in the icy expanse, utilizing blueprints and engineering skills to create essential structures and equipment to make destroyed buildings accessible and useful.
Cold Zones Explore cold zones that will test your resolve and skill for additional resources and other valuable loot, scout and restore buildings and even create new living space for you and others.
Dog Companion A rescued dog serves as a canine early warning and faithful companion, utilizing its keen sense of smell and awareness when roaming the wilderness. Your canine companion also helps carry items.
Multiplayer Co-op: Go alone or join forces with friends in online co-op to scavenge, craft, build and survive a brutal world utilizing resources to forge an existence in a sub zero climate.
Permafrost will be available on PC in Early Access. More information on the game can be found on the official Steam product page, where the game can already be wishlisted. Or join the active Discord community to stay up-to-date with all news and discussions about the game.
About SpaceRocket Games SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects.
About Toplitz Productions The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.
EXTENDED LOOK REVEALS NEW TRAILER, GAMEPLAY DEEP DIVE, AND FIRST HANDS-ON REACTIONS
Sydney, Australia – October 1st, 2025 – Vertigo Games, in collaboration with Maze Theory and Eidos-Montréal, today presents an extended look at the upcoming Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, a fully immersive stealth experience set to launch later this year on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3, and 3S, and PC VR.
In the Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow Gameplay Premiere video, host Dan Maher takes viewers to a special preview event in London, England. The video features a brand-new gameplay trailer, an extended look at gameplay with Vertigo Games’ Principal Game Designer Nick Witsel, and first reactions from media and creators who played the game for the first time at the event.
Gameplay Trailer
Extended Gameplay
London Event First Reactions
ABOUT THIEF VR: LEGACY OF SHADOW
The City is a place of shadows, ruled by the tyrant Baron Ulysses Northcrest. You are Magpie, a cunning thief shaped by the streets, who steals as the only means to survive until uncovering something greater: a legendary artifact holding a legacy from the past.
Experience the world of Thief for the first time in VR, blending classic stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion. Use your body to sneak past guards and your hands to pickpocket, pry open hidden compartments, and bypass locks through tactile interactions. Wield an array of arrows and tools to distract, disable, or eliminate threats with immersive VR archery as you climb rooftops, sneak through back alleys, and uncover secrets in a dark, steampunk-inspired world. Every heist offers multiple paths and playstyles, whether you sneak past guards unseen or take them down from the shadows.
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is scheduled for release later this year and is now available to wishlist on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR. To stay up to date about Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and other titles from Vertigo Games, sign up for the newsletter at ThiefVR.com.
About Vertigo Games
Vertigo Games is an award-winning, multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. The company offers a portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences. Recent games include Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine® Remake, Arizona Sunshine® 2, The 7th Guest VR, and After the Fall®. Vertigo Games is a PLAION Group company. https://vertigo-games.com/.
About Maze Theory
Maze Theory is a pioneering immersive entertainment studio that blends storytelling, technology, and gameplay to redefine the future of interactive experiences. With an award-winning portfolio that includes Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, and The Infinite Inside, the studio continues to push the boundaries of narrative and immersion.
About Eidos-Montréal
Established in 2007, Eidos-Montréal® is a premiere developer of interactive entertainment based on new intellectual properties and beloved franchises. Renowned as master storytellers, the studio builds immersive worlds and adventures that create lasting memories for players across the globe. Eidos-Montréal crafts its multiple interactive projects with close-knit teams in a hybrid work environment, keeping their focus on creativity and technological innovation. Eidos-Montréal is part of Crystal Dynamics – Eidos, an operative group within Embracer Group AB, which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. Learn more at eidosmontreal.com.
Slam-dunk your family game nights with hilarious mini-games, customisable players, official NBA mascots, and action-packed multiplayer fun.
Sydney, Australia – 1st October 2025: Get ready to shoot, dribble, dunk, and have a blast as NBA Bounce is out now! Players can hit the court solo or with friends in this fast-paced, family-friendly basketball experience, now available on PlayStation 5® and Nintendo Switch™. And, with the 2025-26 NBA season tipping off in less than a month, and anticipation for another year of incredible highlights running high, NBA Bounce arrives at the perfect time to give fans of all ages their own way to join the excitement!
Published by Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, and developed by Unfinished Pixel, NBA Bounce brings a colourful and light-hearted spin to the sport, packed with fun game modes, customisation options, and the excitement of playing as your favourite NBA mascots. Whether it’s a quick pick-up game, a full season run, or over 30 unique challenges, NBA Bounce has something for everyone – from lifelong fans to first-time players – inviting all to hit the court, share the fun, and feel the magic of basketball together.
Experience fast-paced, family-friendly basketball action on the court.
Customise your player in your likeness and create unique cartoon avatars
Play as official NBA mascots from your favourite teams
Play locally with up to 4 players for fun-filled family game nights.
Simple controls and multiple difficulty levels make it easy for everyone to join in
Players can create their own basketball star with a huge range of avatar customisation options – from head size and skin tone to clothing, accessories, and over-the-top wacky cartoon designs. All official NBA team mascots are also available to unlock and play, including fan favourites from the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Milwaukee Bucks.
Accessible and fun for players of all ages, NBA Bounce features simple controls, three difficulty settings, and helpful tutorials to ensure even the youngest rookies can get in on the action. Players can enjoy a variety of modes, from fast-paced 3v3 Quick Matches and full NBA Seasons to custom tournaments for up to four local players. The standout Party Mode adds wild twists each quarter – like shocking Electroball or confetti-filled Ball Pop! – making it the perfect choice for family game nights and friendly rivalries with up to four players sharing the court.
“Launching NBA Bounce today represents a major milestone for Outright Games,” said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “Working alongside the NBA, a world-renowned brand with a rich history, has given us the opportunity to develop a game that blends competitive basketball action with accessibility and charm. Basketball is more than just a sport – it’s a global phenomenon whose influence stretches far beyond the court, shaping music, fashion, and culture worldwide. With NBA Bounce, we’ve designed an experience where players of all ages and skill levels can enjoy that same spirit of fast-paced fun, whether playing solo or with family and friends. We’re excited to see families everywhere hit the court and make unforgettable memories together.”
“NBA Bounce represents a meaningful extension of the league’s commitment to engaging fans through innovative and family-friendly experiences,” said Adrienne O’Keeffe, Senior Vice President, Head of Consumer Product Partnerships, NBA. “By combining accessible gameplay with authentic NBA elements, the game offers a unique opportunity for families and younger audiences to connect with the sport in a dynamic and entertaining format.”
Outright Games is a global video games publisher who specialise in bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games based on beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game and PAW Patrol World with Paramount Game Studios, Bluey: The Videogame with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, Barbie Project Friendship with Mattel, Inc. and Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com
Perfect Tides: Station to Station, the coming-of-age point n’ click narrative adventure sequel to developer Three Bees’ award-winning Perfect Tides, is set to debut a brand new demo on PC for Steam Next Fest on Oct. 13 – 20, 2025.
Guide 18-year-old Mara through the big city as she starts college to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer. The charming point-and-click adventure features the signature artwork and incisive, earnest writing of Meredith Gran, creator of the hit webcomic Octopus Pie.
The new demo features a first look at new in-game mechanics. This includes Mara’s expanding and tradable library of books, which further influences her knowledge, writing, and relationships – as well as a new playable “Wyrmies” game on her phone. Choose how Mara spends her time, balancing classes, friendships, and potential romantic relationships, all facilitated through the city’s mass transit system.
Perfect Tides: Station to Station launches on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac via Steam on January 22, 2026. For more information, please visit the official website, follow the team on Bluesky and Twitter/X, join the community on Discord, and search #PerfectTides on all social media platforms.
About Three Bees
Three Bees is an independent game development studio founded by cartoonist and animator Meredith Gran. From 2007-2017, Meredith wrote and illustrated the webcomic popular Octopus Pie, amassing more than 100,000 readers over its 10-year run.
In 2022 Three Bees released its first title, Perfect Tides, a conduit for explorations of time, love and sexuality, creative drive, and the buried past. Its next title, Perfect Tides: Station to Station, is currently in development. It further meditates on the early years of adulthood, of moments both scarring and sublime. For more information, visit the official website.
AUSTRALIA — September 30, 2025 —Gooey, the sticky precision platformer with a stretchy hero, swings into action with a new demo for October’s Steam Next Fest available now on Steam via PC and Mac, ahead of its launch next year on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Swing through the night in a neon light as Gooey, a little green goo born in a cutting-edge lab experiment! Test Gooey’s elastic excellence across 50 physics-driven platforming levels. Reach for the stars using Gooey’s sticky extendable arm to grab onto platforms, launch through pipe networks, across conveyor belts, and more, all while avoiding scientific oopsies. Soon you’ll see why the little guy is cool enough to have his own theme song.
Time Gooey’s swings carefully to execute flawless movement-driven combos and put the “go” in “gooey.” Get a swinging start, zoom through pipes, and then harness built-up momentum to close wide gaps in satisfyingly stylish traversal combos. Collect the L-A-B letters scattered across the stage and arrive safely at the Beacon to clear each level.
Create, share, and discover fully-custom cross-platform levels with a robust built-in Level Editor available on both PC and Nintendo Switch! Access an ever-expanding library of community-created levels from the Workshop to never run out of sticky situations.
“We feel like proud parents finally bringing our little green goo of a passion project to life,” said Ben Darling, Co-founder at OG Pixel. “While we’re heavily inspired by retro pixel platforming classics, we couldn’t be more excited to hit the scene with a high-quality 2.5D indie platformer and can’t wait to see what kind of twisted contraptions players cook up in the level editor!”
Gooey’s fresh Steam Next Fest demo is available now on PC and Mac via Steam. Gooey will launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch at a later date. For more information, visit the official Gooey website.
About OG Pixel
OG Pixel is a two-man independent game development studio founded and operated by veteran game developers Phil Brown and Ben Darling. After more than 20 years of game development experience on licensed IPs like Scooby-Doo and Shrek and on titles like Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS2/Wii), Phil and Ben formed OG Pixel as their passion project. Their first OG Pixel title Gooey serves as a celebration of the freedom they feel when now working on their first-ever fully original IP.
Experience One of FINAL FANTASY’s Greatest Standalone Tales withEnriched Script, Full Voice Acting, and Enhanced Graphics
SYDNEY (Oct. 1, 2025)– SQUARE ENIX has ushered FINAL FANTASY TACTICS into the modern era with the release of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles. Widely regarded as the gold standard for tactical RPGs for its strategic combat, deep job system, and one of most unforgettable stories in gaming—the critically acclaimed title, now earning perfect and near-perfect scores worldwide, is now available on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam® and Steam Deck.
Today’s release comes alongside a brand-new launch trailer, showcasing more footage of the revamped gameplay, voice acting, characters and more.
Check out the two-part Square Enix blog featuring an in-depth interview with Director Kazutoyo Maehiro and Co-Director Ayako Yokoyama, where they share their inspiration behind the new features in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles, including newly added conversations, voice acting, the State of the Realm system, and more. Read it here: https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/.
Key features include:
Tactical Battles that Define the Genre – Engage in strategic, turn-based combat across diverse and dynamic terrains where every decision matters. Terrain advantages, unit positioning, and character customization come together to deliver thrilling battles full of unexpected twists. This acclaimed battle system is what makes FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles a quintessential tactical RPG experience.
Robust Job System – Utilize over 20 jobs and 300 abilities, from black mage to dragoon to time mage—each job features a distinct skill kit, which can be further customized by assigning abilities learned from other jobs, providing nearly endless builds and strategies unique to each player’s playstyle.
Enhanced & Classic Versions – The enhanced version of the game includes a breadth of new features such as updated visuals, an overhauled UI, added dialogue and full voice acting alongside quality-of-life enhancements like fast-forward and autosave. The classic version lets players relive the faithful 1997 classic with the renowned War of the Lions translation—discover what made the original a timeless masterpiece.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles transports players to the war-torn Kingdom of Ivalice, a medieval realm fractured by political infighting, class struggle and the ambitions of rival noble houses in the wake of the Fifty Years’ War. Against this backdrop appear Ramza, third son of House Beoulve, one of Ivalice’s leading military families, and his childhood companion Delita, a commoner raised amongst nobles, who find themselves on opposing sides of a war brewing within the kingdom.
The game is brought to modern platforms by a team that bridges generations, combining original creators with a new roster of talent. Returning to the project are Kazutoyo Maehiro (Director), Hiroshi Minagawa (Art Director), and Yasumi Matsuno (Original Script, Scenario Writer, and Editor), whose visionary work defined the original. They are joined by a new generation of developers, including Shoichi Matsuzawa (Producer) and Ayako Yokoyama (Co-Director), who bring fresh energy and perspective to this ambitious revival.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles’s voice cast featuring an all-star lineup of new and returning FINAL FANTASY cast members, including Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), Harry McEntire (Mustadio), Ben Starr (Dycedarg), and cameos by Cody Christian (Cloud Strife from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series) and Briana White (Aerith Gainsborough from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series) as Cloud and Flower Peddler.
To watch the archived program of Square Enix’s livestream of the game hosted by comedian and YouTube personality Jesse Cox and featuring the English voice actors Joe Pitts (Ramza Beoulve) and Gregg Lowe (Delita Heiral), visit: twitch.tv/SquareEnix.
To watch the voice actor roundtable video, featuring Joe, Gregg, Ben Starr (Dycedarg Beoulve), Eleanor Bennett (Princess Ovelia), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias Oakes), and Timothy Watson (Cidolfus Orlandeau),
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Steam Deck. For more information, visit:https://finalfantasytactics.com/.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 204 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 95 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
