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Paradox Interactive and Haemimont Games Return to the Red Planet with Surviving Mars: Relaunched

Remastered Experience and New Content Coming Soon to Sci-Fi City Builder on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S

STOCKHOLM and SOFIA, Bulgaria – Aug. 20, 2025 – Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of remasterpieces, today announced the upcoming release of Surviving Mars: Relaunched, an updated, expanded, and remastered edition of Surviving Mars, the award-winning sci-fi city builder originally released in 2018. Haemimont Games, the studio behind the original title, have created an updated version of their game that adds enhanced graphics, new UI, and new content never before seen in the original, bringing Surviving Mars to a new generation of colonists on modern gaming platforms. This version will include the newly updated original game alongside all existing DLC, from expansions to cosmetic additions, in one comprehensive experience – and offer players all-new gameplay features including Martian governance. Surviving Mars: Relaunched will be available soon for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will launch with a substantial discount for owners of the original Surviving Mars.

See the red planet like never before in the announcement trailer:

The award-winning sci-fi city builder is back – remastered, expanded, and more stunning than ever, in Surviving Mars: Relaunched. The mission remains: colonize Mars and survive the process, from exploration and infrastructure to welcoming human colonists and achieving long-term stability. In the Relaunched edition, there are new challenges to overcome, new strategies to plan, and an upgraded look and feel for a new generation of explorers.

Surviving Mars: Relaunched brings together the original colony management game from Haemimont Games, its entire catalogue of expansions, improved and reworked, from major expansions to cosmetics and radio stations, as well as the all-new Martian Assembly update. Upgraded graphics together with updated UI will give veteran players the definitive Surviving Mars experience, and provide an ideal launch point for new commanders as well.

Features of Surviving Mars: Relaunched will include:

  • The Award-Winning Martian Colonization Game, Remastered: Players must overcome the challenges of building a habitable, life-sustaining colony in a hostile environment, bringing in human colonists, and keeping them alive long enough to become self-sustaining. Relaunched brings a reworked UI to players for easier access to their toolset and upgraded graphics fidelity and lighting for modern systems.
  • The Full Expansion Catalog: Compete with other colonies with Space Race, introduce Animal Life with Project Laika, and terraform the martian desert with Green Planet – along with all major and minor expansions, cosmetics, and radio stations released for the original game.
  • New Gameplay Feature: The “Martian Assembly” update adds colony factions to the game, adding players’ greatest challenge yet to the unforgiving environment of Mars: politics. Colonists will adopt agendas and personal demands, allowing players to shape the society of their colonies’ future. Establish laws and policies, and even push for full independence from Earth!
  • Expansive Mod Support: Craft your own buildings, parks, or even a sci-fi mystery to share through the game’s extensive and convenient modding tools. Modding is integrated into the game across all platforms, making it easy to browse, install, share, and manage mods without ever leaving your colony.

Surviving Mars: Relaunched will be available on all listed platforms for a suggested retail price* of $39.99/£34.99/€39.99. Owners of Surviving Mars who purchase Surviving Mars: Relaunched on the same platform will receive a discounted price of SRP $19.99/£17.50/€19.99. For more details on receiving this discount, please consult the store page.

For more information on Surviving Mars: Relaunched, please visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/surviving-mars-relaunched

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com

‘Cozyvival’ Adventure Outbound Coming to Xbox Series X|S in the First Half of 2026

Microsoft debuts brand-new sea coast biome trailer during Xbox @ gamescom Live Broadcast

Macclesfield, UK – August 20, 2025. Pack your bags, start your engine, and prepare to live off-grid. Publisher Silver Lining Interactive and developer Square Glade Games have confirmed today that Outbound, the highly anticipated “cozyvival” camper van virtual roadtrip, is coming to Xbox Series X|S in the first half of 2026 alongside PC via Steam and PlayStation 5

The news broke during the Xbox @ gamescom Live Broadcast, where a brand-new gameplay trailer debuted, revealing a sun-soaked new biome, The Coast, inviting players to park their vans right on the sandy beach and build their perfect coastal getaway.

Attendees at gamescom can get behind the wheel early, as Outbound is playable now on the Indie Arena Booth, Hall 10.2 where the team will be waiting to welcome players with some Outbound goodies, including postcards of the game’s iconic views, and exclusive pins!

About Outbound

In Outbound, freedom is your destination. Dropped into a vibrant, utopian near-future with only a modest camper van, you’ll transform it into your dream mobile home and set out on a road trip of your own design. Play solo or with up to four friends in online co-op as you:

  • Build Your Dream Van – Expand and customise your rolling base with modular systems, paint jobs, furnishings, and decorations.
  • Harvest Nature’s Power – Use solar, wind, or water energy to live sustainably off-grid.
  • Live Sustainably – Grow crops, forage wild edibles, and cook wholesome meals on the road.
  • Explore Together – Journey across varied landscapes and discover hidden secrets in dynamic biomes.
  • Craft and Innovate – Refine resources, research new tech, and create tools to thrive in the wild.

Outbound is your invitation to step off the grid, follow the horizon, and discover who you are when the road is truly yours.

Outbound launches digitally on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in the first half of 2026. Outbound is available to pre-order on Xbox Series X|S and Wishlist for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam now. 

About Silver Lining Interactive

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

About Square Glade Games 

Square Glade Games is an independent game studio based in the Netherlands, founded by developers Tobi and Marc. Known for their debut title Above Snakes, which sold over 60,000 copies in its first six months, the studio combines technical expertise with a passion for immersive, stylised worlds. Their upcoming title, Outbound, became one of Steam’s top 50 most-wishlisted games following a successful Kickstarter campaign. Square Glade Games is committed to crafting unique experiences that blend creativity, technology, and community-driven development.

DISHING UP BEASTRO, A COZY COOKING ADVENTURE WHERE SAVING THE WORLD STARTS IN THE KITCHEN

Don your apron, prepare your ingredients and make sure the caretakers are full and ready for adventure

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 20, 2025)– From Timberline Studio, the creators of The Red Lantern, comes Beastro, a brand-new cozy cooking adventure with some real bite. In this sumptuous blend of cooking, laidback farming and delicious deckbuilding combat, players will learn that sometimes in order to save the world you’ve got to start with a really good meal.

Beastro will launch on Steam and Xbox Series X|S (available day one with Xbox Game Pass) in 2026.

In Beastro, play as Panko, a young, talented chef helping to run the local eatery. When Panko’s teacher goes missing, a mysterious visitor arrives with warnings of the dangers beyond the wall. It’s up to Panko to step up and take over the restaurant, farm and forage for ingredients and tend to patrons. But that’s not all, Panko also finds himself serving the Caretakers; brave adventurers sent to save the world. In this adventure, preserving peace starts in the kitchen. Through cooking minigames Panko will chop, sizzle and flip his way to success

Trouble is stirring beyond the village walls, and it’s up to Panko to make sure visiting Caretakers are battle-ready. Each Caretaker hails from their own flavor region, affecting their own tastes and preferences: some like it bitter, some like it sweet and some are just looking to fulfil their craving of the day. Craft thoughtful meals and balance the flavor profiles to boost their spirits, sharpen their skills and unlock new abilities. After devouring their favorite dish and unlocking various cards to curate their deck of attacks and abilities, Caretakers will set off from Palo Pori to wield their new abilities against the ravenous monsters just beyond the wall.

Upon the Caretakers’ return from their expeditions, players will relive and act out their adventures through a puppet show featuring turn-based battles, careful decision making and monstrous spoils to cook up later. Success awaits adventurers who carefully plan their attacks and prepare ahead of time – after all, nobody can save the day on an empty stomach.

Prepare to cook up a storm and support the heroes of Palo Pori when Beastro launches in 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S. For more information, visit www.beastro.game

About Timberline Studio:

Timberline Studio is an independent game studio based out of Los Angeles, CA and our homes. We build games that explore vibrant worlds with unexpected characters and stories. That desire stems from our diverse team, which brings varied perspectives, identities, and backgrounds into our creative process. We pride ourselves on building a team combining both experienced members of the industry and untapped talent who are seeking to find their place to shine and grow. Timberline is built on the mindset that we are here to make great games and better ourselves as a team and studio.

Forge A Legendary Path Across Gielinor in RuneScape’s First-Ever League with ‘CATALYST’, Launching September 15th

Face accelerated progression, explosive XP rates, and epic rewards in the first RuneScape League ‘CATALYST’

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, Cambridge, UK. Get ready to rewrite the rules and bend RuneScape to your will in the eagerly-anticipated first ever RuneScape League, ‘CATALYST’ arriving for RuneScape members on September 15th. 

Start fresh and jump into the familiar surroundings of Lumbridge Castle to take part in a thrilling limited-time game mode with explosive XP rates, game-changing relics, and a unique list of tasks to conquer.

In CATALYST, tasks come in all shapes and sizes, so whether you’re slaying goblins or taking down an entire horde of tormented demons, there’ll always be a new challenge awaiting you. Completing tasks will earn you League Points and give you the power to unlock Relics which are insanely powerful upgrades that shape your journey and elevate your playstyle. As hinted at in the Leagues CATALYST trailer, players will be able to utilise brand-new relics such Farming Frenzy and Golden Footed, as well as some fan-favourites from Old School RuneScape Leagues to give them powerful passives along with a unique edge across a variety of skills.

Collect League Points to move higher up the CATALYST League HiScores and become immortalised as one of the greats in RuneScape Leagues history. All players in the League will go home with a decorated Leagues Trophy, but only the best will secure the rare and coveted Dragon Trophy. And the fun doesn’t end when the League does, as hard-earned points can be exchanged for exclusive themed rewards back in the main game. 

RuneScape: CATALYST kicks off on September 15th and runs until November 16th. RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.

About Jagex

Jagex is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise.

Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; its titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped. The most recent entry in the RuneScape franchise, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, launched into Steam Early Access in 2025. An open world survival crafting experience set in the RuneScape universe, RuneScape: Dragonwilds welcomes existing fans and new players alike to the ever expanding and evolving world of RuneScape. Jagex is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

JOYCITY Announces FreeStyle Football 2: A Next-Generation 5v5 Team Sports Experience Launching Globally Q2 2026

Unreal Engine 5-powered Console Title to Bring High-Intensity Cooperative Football Gameplay, Distinctive Characters, and Deep Customization to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation® 5

 (Seoul, South Korea) – August 20, 2025 JOYCITY, in partnership with game developer WOORE, today announced FreeStyle Football 2 (FSF2), a premium 5v5 team football (soccer in North America) game designed for next-generation consoles. Built on Unreal Engine 5 and launching on Xbox Series X|S, day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and PlayStation 5 in Q2 2026, FSF2 blends the speed and strategy of real football with the personality-driven gameplay that JOYCITY fans have come to expect.

View Freestyle Football 2’s game announcement trailer:

In FreeStyle Football 2, each of the 12 characters available at launch will feature unique skills that dramatically shape playstyles, whether it’s delivering lightning-fast passes, boosting teammates’ morale, or unleashing a power shot at the perfect moment. Every match is about teamwork, precise coordination, and tactical depth, with players controlling one character each in intense 5v5 online battles.

Key Features

  • 1 Player, 1 Character Control System: Delivers a more realistic and dynamic football experience that truly makes players feel like they’re on the field.
  • Unique Characters & Skills: 12 distinctive players at launch, each with unique abilities and playstyles.
  • Story Mode: 10-20 hours of single-player gameplay, exploring each character’s backstory.
  • Collection & Customization: Extensive options to personalize characters and express individual style.
  • Club System: Form football clubs to compete in ranked divisions, manage strategies, and engage in merchandising and fantasy leagues via a companion app.
  • eSports Ready: Built for competitive play, with dedicated servers and systems designed for tournaments.
  • Global Flair: Play on creative, realistic fields inspired by iconic locations worldwide.

The game will be available in multiple editions, including Basic, Premium, Deluxe, and Limited Club Edition, with monetization through a familiar console framework of Season Passes, DLC, and ongoing content updates.

FreeStyle Football 2 isn’t just about scoring goals, it’s about the thrill of building plays, working as a unit, and celebrating every hard-earned victory with your team,” said Myungsu Kim, CEO at WOORE. “With our deep customization, club system, and eSports-ready design, our goal (pun intended) is to provide the complete football gaming experience to the players around the world!”

FreeStyle Football 2 will launch in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese, bringing its unique brand of team-based sports action to players worldwide.

About JOYCITY

JOYCITY is a premier developer and publisher of online games, renowned for delivering outstanding gaming experiences across console, PC, and mobile platforms. The company has built a strong reputation in sports gaming with the global success of 3on3 FreeStyle, while also achieving acclaim with popular titles such as Gunship Battle: Total Warfare and Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War.

About WOORE

WOORE is a game development studio founded by CEO Myungsu Kim and CTO Insoo Song, the original creators of FreeStyle Basketball and FreeStyle Football. Established in 2021, WOORE is led by a team of experts with vast console and online gaming experience, with the studio’s debut effort inspired by a deep passion for football.

Embrace a Familial Fate in a SNES-inspired JRPG Adventure, Shrine’s Legacy, on October 7th, 2025

[United States] – August 20, 2025Positive Concept Games and indie.io are delighted to announce that the classical JRPG, inspired by the heyday of 16-bit SNES gaming, Shrine’s Legacy, will launch on October 7th, 2025 on Steam. Playable in single and co-op modes,  Shrine’s Legacy whisks players away to Ardemia, a magical world under siege from a returning evil. The only chance for saving the world lies in uniting the Sword of the Shrine with the elements of magic – but the price the heroes have to pay might be too steep for them to bear. 

The Dark Lord Aklor returns after a centuries-long banishment, with his minions spreading across the land. Rio, heir to the Sword and a direct descendant of the hero who once banished the evil from the land is ripped out of his idyllic existence as the evil army descends on his village. Saved only by the timely intervention of Reima, a mage desperately seeking the Sword, he and his new ally face a monumental task: Uniting the eight elements scattered across Ardemia for a chance to defeat the evil once again and save the world. 

No struggle comes without a cost: As Rio and Reima travel across the land, they will see loss, sorrow, and grief as Aklor’s army spreads across the world, bringing pain and misery everywhere they go. They will suffer their own losses and have to come to terms with them – just how much are they willing to sacrifice to save the world from certain doom? 

Embracing its JRPG roots, Shrine’s Legacy combines a complex, multi-layered story with real-time combat and rewarding exploration. Rio focuses on melee, with well-timed attacks and movement crucial to realizing his full potential as he unlocks the magic of the Sword of the Shrine, while Reima relies on a wide array of spells to overcome obstacles in their way. 

Their diverse skills are necessary to succeed in the desperate quest for victory over Aklor: A single player can switch between the two characters at any moment during gameplay – or they can invite a friend, configure a second controller, face Aklor and his minion together at the same time, sharing a single screen. 

Awaiting them is an expansive world full of dungeons to delve into to uncover new treasures and develop both protagonists using an elegant JRPG progression system, unlocking new abilities and spells. Beyond them lies a vast overworld full of intriguing characters and stories to experience, and a gripping, well-paced story – all brought together by smooth pixel graphics inspired by the heyday of 16-bit gaming when SNES reigned supreme. 

Ready to face Aklor? Shrine’s Legacy will launch on Steam on October 7th, 2025.

ABOUT POSITIVE CONCEPT GAMES

Positive Concept Games is an independent studio founded by lifelong friends Joseph Duke and Alan Gabbard, based in Indiana. Officially registered in 2020, the studio’s origins trace back much further—Shrine’s Legacy, their current project, began as a passion project during their high school years and started to take its modern shape in 2016. Joseph serves as Technical Director, bringing years of personal modding and game development experience that began on his dad’s PC. Alan, the Creative Director, found his love for game development after playing Final Fantasy IX as a kid.

Today, Positive Concept Games is supported by a close-knit team of two level designers and a rotating group of freelance pixel artists and digital illustrators. United by friendship and a love for classic RPGs, the studio is dedicated to crafting heartfelt, imaginative games built on years of shared creativity.

ABOUT INDIE.IO

indie.io is home to hundreds of the world’s most innovative independent video games and developers. Founded in 2020 by Donovan Duncan and Ben Robinson – industry veterans with a collective 40 years of experience across the video game landscape – our mission is to provide support to independent developers and set the standard for gaming creation, management, and promotion. Our tools and services include marketing, QA, playtesting, partnership deals, and distribution to all major platforms to maximize your visibility, revenue, and engagement to ensure long-term success – with no upfront costs. You may know us from Echoes of the Plum Grove, HumanitZ, the Dark Deity franchise, and Coromon!

We’re powered by a worldwide team of 35 remote employees; a mix of semi-professional esports players, developers, and gaming enthusiasts whose passion and technical know-how fuel the company’s mission. As industry experts, we dedicate ourselves to providing innovative marketing support services and integrations; as players, we want to discover and elevate the creators of exceptional, inspiring, and unexpected games of every genre. Join us on our quest to cultivate a vibrant global community of players and creators alike!

EXPERIENCE THE EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL PREVIEW OF KAWAII MULTIPLAYER TAG GAME, OBAKEIDORO 2: CHASE & SEEK, AT PAX WEST!

The charming sequel to OBAKEIDORO! (‘Bail or Jail’ on Steam) will be showcasing a preview of the game, coming soon to the Nintendo Switch™ 2.

NAGOYA, JapanAugust 20th, 2025 – Travelling all the way from Japan, FREE STYLE, Inc. is excited to share that they will be in attendance at PAX West 2025, this August 29th – September 1st, 2025. Visitors can try out OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek, showcasing for the first time in the West, and walk away with exciting game-branded swag.

Spooky but Safe!

OBAKEIDORO 2 is a family-friendly, asymmetric, multiplayer chase-and-capture game. With all the heart pumping thrills of popular asymmetric games like Dead by Daylight and none of the horror or gore, OBAKEIDORO 2’s spooky, chibi aesthetic is for players of all ages. The game follows the same rules as the original OBAKEIDORO! (Bail or Jail on Steam) with three minute matches and simple controls. Players play on either the Human team (3 or 6 players) or the Monster team (1 or 2 players), with up to 8 players online. Evade capture as a Human to ensure your team’s triumph, or capture all Humans before the time runs out to secure victory as the Monster. Each Monster character offers unique traits and skills that can be used to develop a winning strategy!

Find Us at Booth #638!

FREE STYLE Inc. will be showcasing an exclusive global preview of the game at PAX West in the Arch Building, Level 4, at Booth #638. Play with other attendees or test your ability with a team of CPUs. Visitors of the booth can receive an OBAKEIDORO 2 hand fan made exclusively for the event, as well as postcards for following the game on X and trying the demo! Limited supply available each day!

During the last hour of each day (5pm – 6pm PT), players can join in on ‘Players vs Director’ matches and compete against Game Director Katsu Tanaka for special prizes. Human teams that can evade Director Katsu Tanaka’s clutches, can earn rewards like customized t-shirts, keychains, button sets, acrylic dioramas, and pass holders! These matches will continue throughout the weekend until all prizes are gone.

Don’t miss out on OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek’s only global preview ahead of their Nintendo Switch™ 2 launch. Visit FREE STYLE Inc. during PAX West at Booth #638 to meet with the developer and other fans. Learn about the game through its website.

About FREE STYLE Inc.

FREE STYLE, Inc. started in 2006, as a Nagoya-based IT company in Japan. With over 200 team members working across Japan, we specialize in providing comprehensive IT solutions. Our game department was launched in 2014 with the mission of bringing joy to people through our games. Along with developing original titles, we also do work-for-hire projects for game publishers. For more information about us, please visit the company’s website at https://freestyles.jp/ 

HELL LET LOOSE: VIETNAM REVEALED AT FUTURE GAME SHOW  

TIME TO FIGHT A WAR WITH NO FRONT LINES 

Weds 20th August – Team17 and Expression Games have shared a world exclusive with the reveal of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, a new game from the world of their hugely successful 2021 tactical first-person multiplayer shooter – Hell Let Loose. In this platoon-based, hardcore FPS you alone are not a hero. Victory can only hope to be achieved through teamwork, tactics, strategy and communication with your squad. Ensure victory against the enemy. Nothing else matters.  

Set during the Vietnam War, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam offers existing and new fans a high caliber gameplay experience of authentic warfare where teamwork is the key to success. Experience 50v50 player battles across stunning, sprawling maps with careful attention aimed at creating an authentic, atmospheric and historically sensitive experience of events that occurred during armed conflict that occurred in Vietnam, between 1965-1973. Retaining the gameplay base that fans loved from the first title, this is a brand new experience, utilising combined arms, with air, water, armour, infantry and support weapons that encapsulates the theatre of war feeling beloved by fans of the original title.  

Game features: 

  • Welcome to the Jungle – You and your fellow soldiers will be thrown into dramatic terrains and engage in warfare across 6 new Vietnam maps.​
  • Aerial Units – Allowing fully operational helicopters for troop deployment and fire support.  These units play a pivotal role in transporting soldiers to landing zones, delivering supplies to the team in tactical locations, conducting reconnaissance and offering aerial firepower.
  • Patrol boats – Take control of heavily armed vessels, such as iconic U.S. patrol boat, the PBR.
  • Tunnels – The North Vietnamese forces can construct extensive tunnel networks, offering strategic advantages for surprise attacks and troop movements. This means that mastering tactics will become essential to winning the battle.​ 

While Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is being developed, Team17 and Expression games continue to be committed to their amazing community and can confirm players of the original Hell Let Loose can expect new content and continuous support.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is available to wishlist now on Xbox, Playstation , Epic Game Store and Steam.  

About Expression Games 

Expression is a UK-based game developer for console and PC, founded in 2022. The company employs over 110 people and leads development on the Hell Let Loose franchise, as well as providing co-development services for partners. Expression was recognised in 2023 and 2024 as a GamesIndustry.biz Best Place to Work. 

About Team17 Digital    

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 140 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.

GIANTS SOFTWARE SHOWS OFF FARMING SIMULATOR 25: HIGHLANDS FISHING WITH GAMESCOM TRAILER

At gamescom, enthusiasts of agriculture and aquafarming can dive into the rugged beauty of the Highlands: Publisher and developer GIANTS Software brings a playable version of the Highlands Fishing expansion for Farming Simulator 25. The accompanying gamescom trailer offers a glimpse at its standout features, from stunning locations to fresh gameplay mechanics.

Preview Presents New Features

Highlands Fishing introduces Kinlaig, a new map defined by rocky valleys, rough grass, and highland cattle beneath sweeping overcast skies. This wind-bitten, history-rich region blends traditional farming with aquaculture while the authentic architecture sets the scene for new activities, including breeding, raising, and harvesting fish alongside the introduction of onions as a new crop. The equipment roster expands with machinery from Monosem, Can-Am, Agri-Spread, and GT Bunning, adding further depth to both land and sea operations.

Playable Premiere of Highlands Fishing

Visitors will have no trouble finding the booth in hall 6 to play the upcoming Farming Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing as GIANTS Software rolls into gamescom with the John Deere 9RX 830, a massive tractor with more than 900 horsepower. The on-site team will entertain all visitors with stage shows, give-aways, plenty of gaming stations and other activities.

Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Year 1 Season Pass is obtainable and includes the Highlands Fishing Expansion to be launched on November 4th and three other packs – fans save up to 25% compared to getting the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub.

GIANTS Software is exhibiting at gamescom in Cologne from 20th – 24th August in the entertainment area in hall 6 and in the business area in hall 4.2, stand B42. Visit the official Farming Simulator website.


About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international game developer and publisher from Switzerland, established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. Self-sufficient with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and the Czech Republic (Brno), the team is committed to position itself as a leading publisher in the simulation genre, with Project Motor Racing to be introduced to the racing scene soon. The company maintains a global network of partners and close ties with respective industries. Visit giants-software.com for more information.

About Farming Simulator

With more than 40 million copies of the main series sold worldwide since 2008, the Farming Simulator franchise is leading in its genre. Available on all major platforms, the games feature hundreds of authentic machines from renowned brands and offer compelling agricultural simulation with relaxing, family-friendly gameplay. It’s based on the powerful GIANTS Engine – built in-house to provide realistic physics, high-fidelity graphics, dynamic systems and extensive modding support. Visit farming-simulator.com for more information.

© 2025 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, vehicles, machines, equipment, names, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The vehicles, machines, and equipment in this game may be different from the actual ones in shapes, colors, and performance. © 2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 + Gameplay Trailer for The Order of Giants DLC

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™, the award-winning cinematic adventure from MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, revealed during gamescom Opening Night Live that it will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

This news was released alongside the all-new gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™: The Order of Giants, which debuted at the event. In this story DLC launching on September 5 for existing platforms, players will dive beneath the bustling city of Rome as Indiana Jones™ to uncover the dark secrets of the Nephilim Order— facing dangerous cultists, intricate puzzles, and whatever else lurks in the shadows.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants takes place during the events of the main game, when a young priest sends Indy on a perilous journey to find a mysterious artifact—and uncovers the secrets of the labyrinth-like Cloaca Maxima, the dark Cult of Mithras, and the myth of an enormous beast along the way. From foreboding crypts to the ancient River Tiber, players will visit stunning new locations throughout the city to the tune of a brand-new soundtrack as the adventure unfolds.

Players who purchased the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade, Collector’s Edition or Collector’s Bundle of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on currently available platforms will have access to the new content when it launches on September 5, 2025. The DLC will also be available for purchase separately (base game required to play)—to learn more, check out the official website at https://indianajones.bethesda.net/en-US

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available now on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, PC, and Game Pass. Stay tuned for more information on preordering the game on Nintendo Switch 2.

Indiana Jones © & ™ 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.