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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 Godswill release on February 2, 2027, onPC (Steam),Xbox Series X|SandPlayStation 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.
ROGUE OPS arrives on October 22, bringing major changes to Gray Zone Warfare, including a new core Hideout gameplay loop and a crafting system. MADFINGER Games is also announcing a major autumn sale ahead of the update’s release.
Allow Jakub Vamberský, Communications Lead at MADFINGER Games to guide you through the teaser trailer, now available here:
Brno, Czech Republic, October 1, 2026 — Gray Zone Warfare is entering its Alpha stage of development with a wide range of new content and improvements, many of them directly inspired by player feedback. Among the most requested additions is the ability to create multiple playable characters.
Three major new locations, the Radio Observatory, Asylum, and Military Research Site, will offer hours of new exploration while expanding the game’s lore, atmosphere, tactical challenges, and opportunities to secure some of Lamang’s most valuable loot.
“Announcing the release date for Rogue Ops is a commitment to delivering the best possible experience to our dedicated community,” said Tomáš Nawar, spokesperson for MADFINGER Games. “We will also give our most dedicated supporters the opportunity to experience the update before its official release.”
Three days before launch, selected journalists, streamers, content creators, and owners of the Supporter Edition will be invited to play the update early. Through previews, livestreams and creator coverage, the wider community will be able to see authentic gameplay and experience firsthand how far Gray Zone Warfare has come.
One of the biggest additions in Rogue Ops is the introduction of the Hideout and crafting system, creating an entirely new layer of progression and player choice. Players will be able to produce chemical substances and narcotics for medical purposes or the illegal market, opening up new opportunities and creating competition based on the paths they choose to pursue.
Crafting will also allow players to research and develop new technologies, including hacking tools that can unlock previously inaccessible areas. This new gameplay loop represents another step on the journey toward Ground Zero.
Rogue Ops will also be the first major Gray Zone Warfare update to preserve players’ existing progression. As part of the game’s first soft wipe, only in-game currency and equipment will be reset, while existing progression will remain intact.
From October 1 through October 8, all editions of Gray Zone Warfare will be available at a 33% discount as part of the Steam Autumn Sale. The discounted Supporter Edition offers an ideal opportunity for players who want to take part in the Rogue Ops Supporter Preview ahead of the full release.
Over the three weeks leading up to the launch of Rogue Ops, the Gray Zone Warfare community can also look forward to a three-part devlog series, in which the developers will reveal a wide range of new features, improvements, and details about the upcoming update.
ABOUT MADFINGER Games
MADFINGER Games is an internationally recognized independent game studio known for award-winning titles enjoyed by millions of players worldwide since 2010. The studio is currently developing Gray Zone Warfare, a PvE-first open-world tactical shooter in Early Access, powered by Unreal Engine 5.
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 1, 2026)– Vincent Adinolfi and DreadXP announced that the lo-fi psychological horror thriller Heartworm is now live on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Blending the spirit of the survival horror classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill with modern gameplay options, Heartworm tells a deeply personal story through pre-rendered and in-game cutscenes, classic and mind-bending puzzle-solving, and limited but meaningful, tense combat using a camera as your weapon to fend off what lies ahead. Originally launched on PC in July of 2025, Heartworm has become a cult classic among its growing community. Heartworm Launch Trailer:
In Heartworm, players are invited to step into a world where memories and mourning blur the lines between reality and supernatural visions. Follow Sam, a young woman overcome with grief after the passing of her beloved grandfather, as her quest for closure leads her into a deep rabbit hole of online forums – and ultimately to a remote haunted house up in the mountains. What begins as a desperate attempt to reconnect with the past quickly spirals into something more sinister and inexplicable, as she pushes deeper into the unknown armed with only a camera and her determination to venture further.
Featuring optional tank controls, PSX-style visuals and retro effects, you can tailor the experience to make it feel like it’s straight out of the late ’90s, or scale back the nostalgia a little bit for a more modern experience.
An original soundtrack and evocative environments guide you through 4-6 hours of exploration, tension and discovery, with multiple endings waiting on the other side.
About Vincent Adinolfi
Vincent Adinolfi is a solo developer-turned indie studio lead who is based out of Connecticut. Vincent is a multidisciplinary artist who has been working on video games in concept since adolescence, and in practice since 2019. He is drawn toward horror and more surreal and artistic interpretations of what goes bump in the night. He aims to create beautiful and deeply unsettling games, and is currently working with his team on their first published title – Heartworm.
About DreadXP
DreadXP is a leading independent horror games publisher. DreadXP’s goal is to seek out and publish great titles, and uplift members of the indie dev community. DreadXP releases include award-winning games such as The Mortuary Assistant, My Friendly Neighborhood, Dread Delusion, White Knuckle, Heartworm, and the Dread X Collections, an anthology series of mini-horror games. DreadXP’s upcoming titles include Entropy, The Secret of Weepstone, and PIGFACE. DreadXP is a sister company of the independent horror film production company, DREAD. To learn more about DreadXP, please visit www.dreadxp.com.
Leamington Spa, UK – October 1, 2026: Immersive, Disco-punk, space horror RetroSpace is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can now step aboard the Aurora 5 and attempt to survive a space station swallowed by a black hole, with the game available for $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99, alongside a launch discount for the first week.
Players looking to dive even deeper into the world of RetroSpace can also pick up the Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game and the unOfficial Janitors’ Handbook, a 48-page digital artbook packed with concept art, character and creature designs, locations, equipment, weapons, and in-universe propaganda. Filled with handwritten notes and hints from the station’s janitors, the handbook offers a closer look at the strange world of Aurora 5 and the people and creatures who call it home.
To celebrate the launch, RetroSpace has also teamed up with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, Void Bastards and Gloomwood for a series of Steam-only bundles, giving players the chance to pick up RetroSpace alongside some of the games that helped define its unique brand of immersive sci-fi horror.
RetroSpace is an immersive, disco-punk space horror where you can be a sneaky chap or a mutant action hero as you try to survive on a space station swallowed by a black hole. A mind-bending ride with weird creatures, immersive features, time jumps, and ’70s mustaches!
About RetroSpace
RetroSpace is a love letter to the immersive games of yesteryear, with a modern sensibility and some unique, genre-bending twists.
KEY FEATURES
Play Your Way – Sneak, hack, create diversions, lure enemies into traps, discover hidden routes, or fight your way through Aurora 5. Every obstacle has multiple solutions.
A True Immersive Sim – Manipulate interconnected systems, exploit environmental hazards, turn security against your enemies, and solve problems creatively.
Mutamods™ – Unlock powerful mutations that enhance stealth, combat, exploration, and mobility. Beware – every upgrade may come with unexpected side effects.
Explore Aurora 5 – Navigate a massive interconnected space station filled with secrets, shortcuts, alternate paths, and hidden areas.
Death, Cloning & Consequences – Death is not the end. Clone yourself, recover your lost gear, and deal with the consequences of repeated resurrection.
Disco-Punk Space Horror – Experience a unique blend of retro-futurism, cosmic horror, dark humor, and narrative-driven exploration.
Reactive Gameplay – Learn enemy behaviours, adapt your strategy, and use the station’s systems to gain the upper hand.
IMMERSIVE DISCO-PUNK SPACE-HORROR!
You were but a simple janitor, now you are the last hope of all humanity! A space station has been swallowed by a sentient black hole, weird animal and plant hybrids roam the corridors, and even time itself has gone completely mad around you. Navigate with stealth or unleash a blast-tastic odyssey through the cursed station. Will you be the hero Earth needs, or are you groovin’ to save your own soul? The choice is yours!
SURVIVING AURORA 5
The enemies on the station of Aurora 5 are completely different from each other, so you’ve gotta channel your inner mad scientist to outsmart ’em. Survival ain’t just luck; it’s about cracking the code on their behavior, special abilities, and weaknesses. You will also have to deal with a variety of environmental factors. Security systems – for example – can be extremely deadly unless you find a way and turn them into traps or even unlikely allies…
STEALTH VS ACTION
Don’t like conflicts? Would you rather hide in the dark or find a way around your enemy? Or are you the kind who goes completely mental and attacks your opponent with its own flaming body part? The choice is yours, janitor! RetroSpace allows you to solve situations in many different ways. Total avoidance is as legit as a diversion, trap setting, or full-on “balls-to-the-wall” action.
THE STATION
Aurora 5 is a massively interconnected and open station that you are free to explore. As you discover new and new areas, shortcuts, and secret paths will open up to previously visited locations. This can be accessed through a (mostly) peaceful central HUB area, where you can return anytime when you can’t take the madness and horror any longer.
MUTAMODS, DEATH, AND REBIRTH
Mutamods™ can make your life much easier and enhance your combat and stealth skills. Want to become a tentacle-armed, mind-controlling, shadow-lurking mutant madman? Be our guest. BUT BEWARE! Mutamods™ may have unexpected and irreversible side effects…
Death will be integral to your journey, but don’t worry! Aurora can produce an infinite number of clones of you. But here’s the hitch – cloning ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. You should be prepared for some severe cloning degenerations, and of course, it is highly recommended to get your stuff back from your former self. Get ready for a wild ride through the psychedelic unknown, where every death is just another funky twist in your interstellar journey!
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, Town to City, Don’t Stop, Girlypop!, Grime II, Modulus: Factory Automation, Rune Dice, Call of the Elder Gods, Ground Zero, Shift at Midnight, SPRAWL zero, Welcome to Elderfield, lily’s World XD and RetroSpace as well as upcoming titles including Hark the Ghoul, BPM Bitcrushed, Steam to Electric, Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS, Ballistic.exe and more.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder, David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and invites developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate, serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.
About The Wild Gentlemen
The Wild Gentlemen was formed in 2018 by three friends with the aim of creating a truly unique, creative and ambitious new indie development team.
They’re now a team of 23 professional veterans and talented newcomers, whose first game – Chicken Police – Paint it RED! – was a huge critical success. The team creates in a variety of genres and moods, but their priority is always to produce games of artistic merit and the highest possible quality.
The team is currently working on several projects, the highly anticipated sequel – Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!, Moses & Plato – Last Train to Clawville, and RetroSpace.
