LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 20, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has officially launched global pre-registrations for its upcoming monster-taming action RPG title MONGIL: STAR DIVE. Starting today, fans around the world can pre-register via the MONGIL: STAR DIVE official website, Epic Games Store, Google Play, and the Apple App Store. Players can sign up on their preferred PC or mobile platform to secure generous in-game rewards.

Players who pre-register through the official website by submitting their email address will receive the fan-favorite character, Francis (4-Star Grade). Additional rewards, including Compass of Promise ×10, will be granted to those who pre-register via the App Store or Google Play.

MONGIL: STAR DIVE celebrates the pre-registration launch by hosting a Social Media Follower Milestone Event. Players will receive Compass of Promise and various growth materials when the game’s official social channels reach 100,000 and 300,000 followers. Upon surpassing 500,000 followers, all players will earn a special in-game reward of the Mollumander Monsterling. Monsterlings are a signature feature of the game that allow players to capture and collect monsters, then equip them as keychain-style companions that grants special effects.

In addition, MONGIL: STAR DIVE will be playable at gamescom 2025 through a special collaboration with Samsung Electronics. Visitors can experience the demo on both the main showfloor and The World of #PlayGalaxy event that offers exclusive Galaxy Z Fold7 gameplay.

Developed by Netmarble Monster, MONGIL: STAR DIVE is the long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2013 mobile RPG Monster Taming. For more information, visit the game’s official website.

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Stand-Alone TRPG Brings Modernized Gameplay and Timeless Story to Life with Enhanced and All-New Features

SYDNEY (Aug. 21, 2025) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released a new gameplay trailer for the highly anticipated tactical RPG, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles. The trailer gives an exciting overview of the game’s moment-to-moment action, showcasing the genre-defining tactical RPG experience that made FINAL FANTASY TACTICS a classic, as well as modern enhancements that make the upcoming release as accessible as ever, including enriched visuals, UX updates, and a sampling of the game’s superb voice acting. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles is set to launch on September 30, 2025 on all major consoles and PC.

The new trailer provides a quick look at the tactical combat and unit management systems that define the game’s thrilling, yet challenging, tactical battles. Players can also get a glimpse at the game’s robust job system, in-depth ability progression, and deep character systems. Battles will require players to wisely traverse the tile-based battlefield, search for advantageous positioning, and determine which of the wide range of melee attacks, spells and other abilities to secure victory. Recruiting powerful allies and developing their job abilities over time will be key – but be careful, as allies who fall in battle may be permanently lost if aid does not reach them in time. 

Hailed as one of gaming’s greatest stories, players will step into the Kingdom of Ivalice—a medieval world steeped in political conflict— where players will uncover the truth behind the young noble Ramza Beoulve, whose role on history’s stage has been buried from view. The dramatic tale of ambition, betrayal, and honor will come to life with an updated and enriched script with fully voiced dialogue, alongside improved graphics that bring a new level of immersion and playability to the battlefield. Additionally, the enhanced version brings quality-of-life updates like new difficulties, a revamped UI, auto save, and more that make the game more accessible to newcomers. The game features strategic, turn-based combat and an elaborate character progression system that makes every battle exhilarating and filled with unexpected twists.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles will launch on Nintendo Switch 2™, Nintendo Switch™, PS5®, PS4®, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Steam Deck on September 30, 2025. 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 203 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 94 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.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

SQUARE ENIX
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Experience the Fan Favorite Tactical RPG Featuring a Strategic Turn-Based Battle System, Deep Branching Story, and Arduous Moral Choices

SYDNEY (Aug. 21, 2025) – During the Xbox broadcast at gamescom, SQUARE ENIX^® announced that the critically acclaimed Tactical RPG from Team Asano, TRIANGLE STRATEGY, is now available on PlayStation 5®, as well as Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC as part of Xbox Play Anywhere, available for purchase at Microsoft Store. Previously released on Nintendo Switch (published by Nintendo), Steam, and Meta Quest, TRIANGLE STRATEGY is now playable on multiple major platforms. Additionally, PlayStation and Xbox players can purchase the title and enjoy a limited-time 30% discount starting today through September 3.*

From the team behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT, TRIANGLE STRATEGY challenges tactics RPG veterans and those who are new to the genre to determine the fate of three powerful kingdoms embroiled in conflict – Glenbrook, Aesfrost and Hyzante. Players will guide protagonist Serenoa Wolffort and his companions- childhood friend Prince Roland, fiancée Princess Frederica Aesfrost and the steward of House Wolffort Benedict, on their journey to navigate their way through this new conflict.

Dive into the details of TRIANGLE STRATEGY by checking out the official SQUARE ENIX blog here. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_US/games/triangle-strategy.

*Sale ends September 4, 2025 at 12:00am UTC on the Microsoft Store and September 4 at 12:00am local time on Sony platforms. 30% discount only applies to PS Plus members on Sony platforms.

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 203 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 94 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.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

If you thought escaping an ever-changing town guarded by a giant cop would be easy, the surreal immersive sim’s latest trailer will prove you wrong!

COLOGNE, Germany – Aug. 20, 2025 –Indie game publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, Buckshot Roulette), in collaboration with developer TALLBOYS, released a new gameplay trailer for the fantastical immersive sim Militsionerduring today’s FGS Live show at gamescom. The team also announced that the new open playtest for Militsioner kicks off today on Steam and will run for two weeks. Explore a dynamic clockwork town, navigate the colossal policeman’s changing needs and emotions, and use your wits to escape from his watchful eye your own way.

The titular colossal Militsioner demanded that the following information be provided with a few fresh details on what players can expect!

• You’re Always Being Watched – You can run, but you can’t hide from the Militsioner. Everything you do is monitored – from stealing, to vandalism, to being a menace to the local townsfolk.
• Judgment Is Inevitable – There will be moments where you’ll have to decide what kind of person you are – and the town responds accordingly. Maybe you can build goodwill through meaningful conversations and have the townsfolk assist you. Or perhaps you’re more likely to use people as pawns to achieve your goals. Either way, the town always remembers.
• There’s No Such Thing As A Simple Escape – This immersive sim isn’t for the faint of heart. You’ll need to learn the lay of the land, wait until the Militsioner is at his most vulnerable, and put your escape plan into action. But be warned. The consequences of a failed scheme could cost more than you’re willing to pay.

Curious, brave players can jump right into the live playtest today and wishlist Militsioner on Steam. You’ll have to wait a little longer for a concrete release date. But, hey. If Militsioner is nothing else, he’s a patient giant!

About TALLBOYS

TALLBOYS was founded by developers who came together to create Where The Clouds End, an atmospheric adventure game. Encouraged by the positive feedback from showcases, they shifted their focus to Pandemic Express, a multiplayer survival game that combined asymmetrical mechanics with player-driven action. During the development of Pandemic Express, the team grew, and after its release, they began working on Militsioner.

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

Face What Lurks Beneath the Surface in a Village Teetering on the Edge of Its Own Memories

[August 20th, 2025] – Premiering today during the Future Games Show Live at Gamescom, Town of Zoz returns with a brand new trailer that pulls back the curtain on one of its most emotionally powerful features: the Village Nightmares. In this vibrant cooking action RPG from Studio Pixanoh, players step into the role of Ito, a reluctant Shaman Chef returning to a hometown that’s as warm as it is strange—and sometimes, deeply unsettling. 

The new trailer, featured in today’s showcase, dives into the surreal heart of Zoz, where the everyday joys of cooking and community are shadowed by a growing unease. As players forge bonds with the townspeople and explore Zoz’s tangled past, they’ll uncover the Nightmares—twisted manifestations of unresolved emotions, lingering regrets, and family curses that threaten to consume the villagers from within.

Key Features:

• Action-Fueled Combat: Take advantage of Ito’s skills with his trusty machete as you slash and dodge through enemies while teaming up with several trusted companions. Each one has their own unique skills to dispatch enemies.
• True Soul Food: Food plays a central role in Zoz, with Ito preparing meals that allow him to forge relationships with the townspeople. Give villagers their favorite dishes to strengthen bonds, get to know them better, or consume meals to boost stats for future hunts.
• A Town Full of Stories: Many townspeople have their own unique story, and it’s up to Ito to help them overcome personal nightmares. Help legendary heroes, quirky shopkeepers, and even the Boonbola team, a local sports group, all while discovering secrets hidden beneath the town’s surface.

Town of Zoz is currently in development for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Stay updated on the latest news by following Studio Pixanoh on Twitter and wishlist Town of Zoz now on Steam.

About Studio Pixanoh

Studio Pixanoh is a fully remote indie studio based in Los Angeles, and employs 26 passionate developers in North America, South America, and Europe. Their goal is to create exciting new experiences inspired by classic games and anime, updated to modern standards. They are driven to create vibrant, unique worlds that bring new and exciting twists to the tried-and-true gameplay we love. They focus on creating experiences that are nostalgic while pushing the boundaries of what the game can offer. Town of Zoz is their first title.

Developer Goose Byte also reveals a peek at the narrative, hostile environments, and survival gameplay in the first in-depth trailer as part of the Future Games Show Gamescom showcase. 

Montreal, Canada – August 20, 2025 – Independent developer Goose Byte and publisher Spiral Up Games have today confirmed the first public demo for THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis will be released in time for October’s Steam Next Fest. The upcoming PC demo was announced as part of a brand-new narrative trailer for the story-driven survival game, which debuted as part of the Future Games Show’s Gamescom showcase. 

This first in-depth look sets the stage for THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis’ tone and themes, introducing protagonist Jane who searches desperately for her brother while attempting to survive a strange and hostile planet. The trailer also introduces players to the voice of the planet itself, Sirenis, portrayed by Patricia Summersett, best known for her role as Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, quickly becomes your companion and guide. Together, you will navigate lands teeming with strange creatures, across multiple biomes harboring deep secrets and dangerous threats. 

Theodor Diea, Creative Director, Goose Byte said: “We are thrilled to finally be releasing a public demo for THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis during October’s Steam Next Fest. The journey to get here hasn’t been an easy one. We’ve spent years playtesting, and trying out wildly different designs to land on something that we feel has the potential to become the foundation of a truly timeless game. This is our love letter to games like Subnautica, Half-Life, Portal, and BioShock, and we hope players love the world we’ve built with their feedback”

Running from October 13–20 as part of Steam Next Fest, the upcoming demo is a result of more than four years of development, player feedback, and iteration, and represents a major milestone in the development of a survival game where mystery, discovery, and meaningful progression take center stage.The demo highlights THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis’ survival mechanics, layered exploration systems, and light extraction gameplay. Players will scavenge for resources, craft essential tools, upgrade their gear, and begin uncovering the truth behind Sirenis—and the signal that led them there.

Demo Features Include:

• Narrative-first experience: Play through the game’s opening moments, offering over two hours of story-driven survival
• Dynamic biomes: Explore diverse zones filled with docile fauna, aggressive predators, and remnants of long-lost visitors
• Crafting and building: Create tools, resource processors, weapons, and customisable vehicles
• Extraction gameplay: Venture into dangerous, high-risk environments to gather rare resources… and make it back alive
• Unravel the Mystery: Log entries, journals, and your in-game database help you find what you are looking for…. and eventually piece together the planet’s secrets 
• Multiple game modes: Survival, Explorer, or Hardcore, tailor your challenge

Brought to life through a haunting, original score by award-winning composer Murray A. Lightburn, with a theme song featuring vocals by Emi Evans (NieR, Dark Souls), THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis, sees players desperately searching for a missing loved one as their ship crash lands on an alien world that quickly reveals itself to be far more than it seems. They’ll need to scavenge, build, extract, and survive as they unravel the true nature of this sentient planet… and the reason it brought them there in the first place.

Kickstarter pre-registration for THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis is now live, with the campaign launching later this year. 

THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis is currently in development for both PC and virtual reality platforms. 

About Spiral Up Games

Spiral Up is a global game publisher headquartered in Singapore, focused on bringing high-quality indie titles to players worldwide. Its mission is to discover hidden gems and polish them into diamonds through experienced publishing, marketing, and community support.discussion.

About Goose Byte

Founded in Montreal in 2021, Goose Byte is an independent game studio creating unique worlds and memorable player experiences. THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis is their debut title, combining survival gameplay, sci-fi mystery, and emotional narrative into one atmospheric journey.

IllFonic honors the iconic 1978 film on PC and consoles in its latest creation coming in 2026

Lakewood, CO – August 20, 2025 – Halloween, the asymmetric stealth horror game with single and multiplayer modes from developer and publisher IllFonic, co-published by Gun Interactive, and in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front will stalk its way to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Game Stores in 2026, as revealed today on Future Game Show Live from gamescom.

Step into the chilling world of John Carpenter’s genre-defining film, now transformed into a suspenseful one-versus-many stealth horror experience. Put on the iconic mask to become the ultimate slasher, Michael Myers, stalking and executing the citizens of Haddonfield one by one, or striving to thwart Michael Myers’ plans as Civilians determined to save the unaware townsfolk before it’s too late. 

Stick to the shadows as Civilians, seeking out Haddonfield residents to warn them and searching for a way to contact the authorities. As Michael Myers, give them a reason to fear the dark and cut the phone lines to prevent the police from ruining his favorite holiday. Whether playing solo in story mode, against bots offline, or facing others in online multiplayer, each mode rewards stealth, strategy, and skillful play. Staying true to the original film, IllFonic masterfully recreates the eerie atmosphere of Haddonfield across multiple maps and authentic locations. With a haunting ambience and score inspired by the legendary movie, Halloween brings the terror home in a new experience that will keep both old and new generations looking over their shoulders

“Working with Compass International Pictures and Further Front has been a dream,” said Charles Brungardt, CEO and Co-Founder of IllFonic. “As rights holders of the film and producers on the game, they’ve shared incredible insights to help us stay true to the soul of the 1978 film. Their tremendous passion for Michael Myers has pushed us to craft something that fans of the franchise will truly appreciate.”

“We are very excited to have partnered up with the great team at IllFonic to finally bring the definitive digital version of Halloween and Michael Myers to video game fans everywhere,” said Malek Akkad, President of Compass International Pictures, Inc. “Gun Interactive is proud of our friends at IllFonic on their newest project Halloween. As longtime peers within the world of horror, we are excited to lend a hand to their team as needed to see their vision come to light. Seeing them pour all their efforts into honoring an IP near and dear to so many horror fans, we’re happy to help ensure players get to experience the world of Halloween that they’ve built. We can’t wait to see folks in Haddonfield,” Gun Interactive shared.

Halloween will unleash Michael Myers onto Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Game Stores in 2026. 

To dig deeper into IllFonic and its titles, visit IllFonic’s official website and follow the game’s official socials on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and join their official Discord to get the latest news as development continues.

© 2025 Compass International Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Halloween and Michael Myers are trademarks of Compass. Game software excluding Compass International Pictures, Inc. elements: ©2025 IllFonic, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Developed by IllFonic, Inc. IllFonic® and the IllFonic Logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of IllFonic, Inc. throughout the world. © 2025 Gun Media Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Gun Media™ and the Gun Media™ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Gun Media Holdings, Inc. throughout the world.

About IllFonic

Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado and Tacoma, Washington. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Titles and collaborations include Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Arcadegeddon, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.

For more information visit www.illfonic.com

About Gun Interactive

Gun can best be described as a concept design studio and publisher, with an unrelenting vision and authentic approach to crafting some of the most popular horror experiences gaming has seen to date. 

Founded in 2010, Gun has grown into a diverse team of people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a creative house, we’re responsible for over $200M+ in revenue and 20M players across our compact, but impressive portfolio.

For more information visit: www.guninteractive.com

About Compass International Pictures

Compass International Pictures, Inc. (a subsidiary of Trancas International Films, Inc.), is the iconic Producer of the original 1978 classic, “John Carpenter’s Halloween,” which continues to this day managing the rights to this classic film and the original slasher, Michael Myers.

For more information, visit https://www.trancasfilms.com

About Further Front

Further Front pushes the boundaries in the world of licensing, merchandise, digital and live entertainment, bringing years of experience in numerous entertainment fields to consult on, produce, and deliver compelling and immersive experiences around the world. For more information, visit https://www.furtherfront.com

As Revealed During the Future Games Show, the Grotesque Pixel Adventure Goes Full Chaos Next Month

[August 20, 2025] – NetherWorld, the depraved pixel art action-adventure from Hungry Pixel will launch for PC and Nintendo Switch on September 12th, which was revealed today during the Future Games Show at Gamescom. Prepare to descend into a booze-soaked fever dream of heartbreak, bullets, and jellyfish-based bad decisions as Medoo’s grotesque journey finally kicks off in full. A free demo is now available on Steam and the Nintendo eShop, and fans can pre-order the NetherWorld physical edition for Nintendo Switch.

Step into Medoo’s tentacles one last time as NetherWorld prepares to unleash its full, filthy glory on September 12th. What starts with a marriage crisis spirals into a riotous narrative adventure packed with brutal boss battles, twisted humor, roguelike dungeon runs, and a cast of deranged characters you’ll love to hate (or hate to love). Whether you’re gambling away your dignity in vile minigames or facing off against nightmarish foes, every moment of NetherWorld is soaked in sleaze, style, and strangely heartfelt depravity.

Key Features: 

• Narrative Mayhem – Help Medoo piece together his broken life through a twisted, alcohol-fueled journey full of depraved humor and outrageous encounters.
• Unhinged Minigames – Win items and money in drinking competitions, seedy encounters, shootouts, or while controlling Tick Joe in filthy roguelikish dungeons.
• Brutal Boss Battles – Face off against savage bosses with a wide array of weapons—or go in swinging with bare tentacles.
• Pixel Art with Bite – Explore a beautifully grotesque pixel world packed with shocking surprises and morally questionable choices.
• Depravity with Depth – Beneath the drugs, bullets, and vodka, NetherWorld explores real themes of loneliness, failure, and trying to put yourself back together.

Wishlist NetherWorld on Steam and Nintendo Switch now and mark your calendars for its September 12th release.

About Hungry Pixel

Hungry Pixel is a small indie game studio based in Spain. They’re currently developing a dark and bizarre adventure called NetherWorld. 

About Selecta Play 

Selecta Play is Selecta Visión’s video game publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

Announced at the Future Games Show, Serial World is made by veteran JRPG developers and is launching exclusively for PC in 2026

Tokyo, Japan – August 20, 2025 – Kakehashi Games and Japanese indie developer Serial Project have announced a publishing partnership at tonight’s Future Games Show for the upcoming deck-building JRPG adventure game, Serial World, launching for PC in 2026.

Serial World is a fantastical, genre-bending experience that fuses playful storytelling, exploration and puzzle mechanics in a richly stylized, dreamlike world where players team up with mysterious creatures known as Anima to uncover strange happenings in their hometown.

With deck-building mechanics and DNA drawn from cult classic JRPGs and anime, Serial World stars a young boy named Milo, exploring whimsical and colorful worlds, raising Anima through and diving into a loop of battles and exploration. As the debut title from veteran developer duo Serial Project, Serial World will be published internationally by Kakehashi Games (Hirogami, SONOKUNI, Sagres). 

Serial World Features

• Roguelike Dungeons Meet JRPG Mechanics – Explore Bricktown to unlock new areas, chat with townsfolk, and collect useful items, then tackle the dungeons with your chosen trio of Anima. Hone your strategy with each consecutive loop as you navigate the ever-changing map system armed with your newest skills and traits!
• Choose Your Anima – There are eight Anima in total for Milo to meet and battle with, and each Anima have different strengths! Vary your team to test out new tactics, whether it’s an all-out attack, a patient defense, or a strategic status effect sabotage.
• Strategic Turn-Based Battles – Put the powers of your Anima to the test and face off against quirky foes in turn-based combat! Each Anima on your team can learn and use a personalized variety of skills – mix-and-match to brainstorm endless battle strategies. As combat intensifies, your Anima’s talisman will fill with power – use it to trigger their evolution, grow even stronger, and expand the depth of battles!
• Friends and Foes Await – Encounter a colorful cast of characters as you venture into the unknown. Befriend cheerful neighbors, battle oddball enemies, and meet merchants, masters, and more! From bouncing dragons to baby donuts, you never know who you’ll meet next.
• Unravel the Mystery Within – When Milo discovers a monstrous door on the outskirts of Bricktown, he’s thrown into a strange new world full of fantastical creatures, zany enemies, and seemingly-endless dungeon mazes. Each time he finds an exit, he suddenly wakes up at home in bed, and the journey begins again. Little by little, things in Bricktown begin to change, and as the days repeat, Milo slowly begins to unravel the truth of these otherworldly experiences.

Serial World will be available for PC on Steam at launch. Players can add it to their wishlist today and prepare to step into the unknown.

About Kakehashi Games

Founded in Tokyo in 2013, Kakehashi Games is a boutique publishing team that strives to build bridges between the East and the West. Over the last decade they have helped release over 300 of the most acclaimed indie titles in Japan, including Hollow Knight, Sea of Stars, Dead Cells, Eastward, and more. As of 2023, Kakehashi Games has become a worldwide publisher as well, with a focus on bringing the best indie games from Asia to the rest of the world.

Envar Games debuts first original IP during the Future Games Show gamescom 2025 showcase

Stockholm, Sweden (August 20, 2025) –  Envar Games has officially revealed Witchspire, bringing a world of magic to the survival-crafting adventure genre when it launches first on PC via Early Access in 2026. Witchspire is the debut title from Envar Games, the newly established game development division of Envar, a studio known for its co-development and creative contributions to hits like League of Legends, Overwatch 2, and Valorant.

Prepare to be enchanted by Witchspire’s handcrafted world, where you and up to three friends will become entirely customizable characters, trapped in a mysterious world after activating the titular spire. Travelling by foot or by broom, you’ll explore a land brimming with magic yet teeming with danger, encountering a number of wild and corrupted creatures, mystical structures, and secrets of ancient civilizations on your journey.

Take down and even tame these enemies with the plethora of upgradeable wands, trinkets, spells, spellblades and more at your fingertips. You can also bring backup in the form of friendly familiars, choosing 1 of 4 starter options, with many more in the wild to become part of the team. Battle wild creatures and befriend their essence to transforms them into familiars, before taking them into combat or making use of their skills to give your actions a boost or to get more out of the environment! 

Outside of combat, Witchspire presents a welcome twist on base-building mechanics. Your base is a sanctuary and safe haven and building it is part of the fun. Conjure entire forests, call down comets of ore, summon phantom pickaxes, and gather resources with dazzling displays of magic. Once you’ve gathered all you need, enter astral projection to build your dream home; freely place and maneuver your way around structures. Once settled, enlist your familiars to aid you with household chores because teamwork makes the dreamwork, after all.

“Witchspire marks a new chapter for us as a studio, and we couldn’t be prouder,” said Atey Ghailan, CEO of Envar Studio. “We’ve worked with industry giants such as Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Tencent, Netflix, and Wizards of the Coast and now have the opportunity to create our own world in the survival and adventure game genres,” Ghailan added. “This announcement is our first step in building a AA studio and establishing Witchspire as a fresh, new quality IP and we’re delighted to be able to share it with you.”

Key Features of Witchspire:

• If Not Friend, Why Friend Shaped?: Turn beasties into besties with creature collecting gameplay, as you collect dozens of familiars to team up with you in battle.
• Go Vroom on Your Broom: Whizz around a large open-world with multiple biomes via your broomstick and on foot, but boosted with abilities such as spirit jumps, and blinks.
• Choose Your Coven: Begin by choosing your Coven and gaining a specialized starting outfit and passive boost, before collecting and crafting additional stat and aesthetic-boosting outfits throughout the game. 
• Your Witch, Your Way: Define what sort of spellcaster you’d like to be, with an entire cosmos of customization options. Character levelling and the cosmic Luminaries tech tree allows for further upgrades to your abilities.
• Safe and Sound: Design a sanctuary base for you, your friends, and your familiars to hang out in. Using astral projection to move around, you’ll never need to build a makeshift ramp or cobble together a random staircase to get to hard-to-reach places or get your window or door placement just right. 

Witchspire will be released first on PC in Early Access in 2026.

About Envar Entertainment and Envar Games

Envar Entertainment is a global art outsourcing and co-development studio founded in 2020. The veteran development team has experience in supporting giants such as Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, and Tencent.

The newly founded Envar Games team, based in Stockholm, Sweden, is embarking on their own adventure to craft timeless AA gaming experiences that never compromise on quality. The developer’s first original IP is Witchspire, which is set to launch in 2026.