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THE HORDES ARE HUNGRY – SURVIVE TERRIFYING ZOMBIE ACTION IN WORLD WAR Z VR’S NEW “SWARM” GAMEPLAY TRAILER

Battle hundreds of zombies in this totally new immersive VR experience, releasing August 12!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. July 11, 2025 – Today Saber Interactive released a brand-new “Swarm” gameplay trailer for World War Z VR, the upcoming first-person, single-player experience based on the blockbuster Paramount Pictures film and Saber’s best-selling game franchise, enjoyed by over 25 million players around the world. The new “Swarm” trailer offers a terrifying glimpse of the overwhelming hordes of zombies you’ll face down in this immersive VR experience inspired by the intense action of the original World War Z video game.

World War Z VR launches on August 12, 2025, and is available to pre-order now for $19.99 on Meta Quest and SteamVR.

In World War Z VR, you’ll choose between seven playable heroes and try to survive gruesome challenges against the undead across three massive unique locations: New York, Tokyo and Marseille. Featuring a variety of customization options to fit any playstyle, World War Z VR brings the franchise’s iconic action and nonstop thrills to life like never before for both VR fans and newcomers alike. With up to 200 ravaging zombies at a time on screen, there’s no time to wait – get ready to lock and load!

Key Features

  • Battle Hordes of Zombies in VR: Endure overwhelming swarms of up to 200 zombies on screen at a time in the ultimate VR zombie experience!
  • Explore Immersive Environments: Navigate massive levels with total immersion across three real-world locations overrun by the undead – New York, Tokyo and Marseille.
  • Seven Playable Characters: Select your operative and dive into each mission with your pre-selected AI squad. Equip a wide variety of weapons and perks to give yourself the edge over the most gruesome firefights.
  • Survive Epic Challenges: Zombies will adapt to their surroundings and your playstyle to hunt you down, while special infected enemies raise the stakes even higher. Choose from three difficulty modes and overcome all odds to live to fight another day!

Pre-order World War Z VR for Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, or SteamVR today to secure four exclusive weapon skins when the game debuts on August 12.

For the latest World War Z news, visit WWZgame.com, and follow the series on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

Mission Accepted: Unseen Diplomacy 2 Trailer Set to Debut at UploadVR Showcase

Bude, United Kingdom – July 11th, 2025 – Triangular Pixels is thrilled to announce that Unseen Diplomacy 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to their award-winning VR espionage adventure, will reveal a brand-new extended trailer during the UploadVR Summer Showcase on July 11th, 2025. Fresh off their recent feature in the Women-Led Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition 2025, the studio is ready to reveal more of the game’s stealth action, inventive gadgets and thrilling physical gameplay!

For More Information on Triangular Pixels
Wishlist on Steam now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3634690/Unseen_Diplomacy_2/
Official Meta page: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5153488951339667
Website: https://triangularpixels.com/

“We’re excited to reveal more of Unseen Diplomacy 2 in the Upload VR Showcase, with extended gameplay that shows how your whole home can become the mission space,” said Katie Goode, Creative Director at Triangular Pixels. “Mixed reality has always been a key part of the experience, letting players blend the spy world into their everyday surroundings. As we get closer to launch, we can’t wait for players to step into their own spy stories soon.”

In Unseen Diplomacy 2, players take on the role of a spymaster, leading their own elite agency while also getting their hands dirty out in the field in a 1990s inspired retro-futuristic setting with analog technology. Sneak around enemy bases to steal valuable intel and resources, sabotage their plans, and then successfully escape without being noticed. To fully immerse themselves into this role, players will physically crawl, roll under lasers, and dodge side to side while utilizing new gadgets, like the wire clippers, and wearing disguises to dupe the enemy. Those who prefer a less quiet approach can also utilize blow darts. To ensure every mission and campaign feels fresh, Triangular Pixels uses a new system that not only procedurally generates levels, but also tailors the experience based on the space you have and the actions you take.

Beyond the thrilling action, the spymaster’s job is to also manage the agency, adding a strategic layer to the game. Players recruit agents, manage resources, and deploy operatives on high-stakes missions to thwart rogue corporations, mad scientists and secret organizations threatening global stability. Every mission will bring you closer to uncovering the truth, and depending on the choices the players make, the road to success varies from playthrough to playthrough.

Key features:

  • High-stakes operations: utilize stealth, strategy, and quick thinking to steal assets, gather evidence, sabotage obstacles that will slice, dice, zap, crush, burn or call the guards, and escape unseen
  • Dynamic and replayable missions: every playthrough is unique, with missions providing fresh challenges. You can play through the Campaign or hop into Quick Play to do your daily exercise and keep track of your fitness journey
  • New  gameplay mechanics: in addition to the locomotion-based stealth, the game features clipping and rerouting wires, hacking computer terminals, enemy robots, disguises, photography, and shooting
  • Strategic spymaster gameplay: manage your agency, recruit agents, and deploy them on missions to gather intel and outmaneuver enemy counterspies
  • The Director Graph System: developed by Triangular Pixels, this system allows for generating dynamic, procedural levels that adapt to the play area, hardware, difficulty settings and gameplay preferences, as well as making the process of creating content much easier and allowing level designers to hand craft the flow of levels
  • Mixed reality integration: Meta Quest 3 players will be able to experience the spy world in their living space, blending the virtual with the real world.
  • Accessibility: The game comes with new support for those with tremors, one handed play, difficulty control and also supports those needing standing and seated play.

About Triangular Pixels

Triangular Pixels is a BAFTA nominated Cornish independent games studio, founded over 10 years ago by ex-Sony London Studio developers. Triangular Pixels has a passion for fun, light hearted, and manic gaming that is fun to share. They have previously released Unseen Diplomacy and Smash Hit Plunder, and collaborated on projects with other developers like XR Games, Vive and Ramen VR. Triangular Pixels also developed VR tools such as Technie Collider Creator, Technie Virtual Console, and Technie Scene Palette.

Hide The Corpse Sneaks Physics-Based Slapstick Schemes Onto PlayStation VR 2 August 18

RIGA, LATVIA – July 11, 2025 – Hide The Corpse, the chaotic and quirky VR body-hiding sandbox from publisher HyperVR Games and developer Realcast, seeks out new hiding spots on PlayStation VR 2 on August 18th, as revealed during the UploadVR showcase. Hide the Corpse is also available on Meta Quest.

The cops are on their way, and time is running out! Move through different themed rooms and find a spot to stash Gus the corpse out of sight. Minding a short four-minute timer, drag and maneuver Gus across physics-based levels, hide pieces of evidence, erase incriminating fingerprints, and leave no traces that could lead to a guilty verdict!

Conceal Gus among challenging surroundings in each distinct location. Blend his brightly-colored ‘70s button-up with retro Diner seats, shuffle furniture and trinkets around in the Apartment, or hide in plain sight among modern marvels at the Museum. But wait, it gets weirder! Float away from felony charges on the zero-gravity Spaceship, and send evidence to the seafloor in the Sunken Ship!

Earn points for destroying critical evidence like fingerprints and spend them on the latest in corpse costumes! Opt for an era-appropriate Disco outfit, become the supervillain to Gus’ superhero suit, or get spooky with Zombie clothes and makeup! Overcome additional trials with game-altering Modifiers, like Gas Crisis, where a flatulent Gus’ farts propel him across stages.

“We’re thrilled that our supportive community loves Hide the Corpse – their positive feedback has empowered us to continue to expand Gus’ world with updates and new platforms,’’ said Eneko Barandiaran, Publishing Manager, HyperVR Games. “We can’t wait to invite PlayStation VR players to join the corpse-hiding party next month!” 

Hide the Corpse will plan perfect cover-ups on PlayStation VR 2 on August 18th. The game is available on the Meta Quest Store for USD 14.99, with a SteamVR version launching soon.

To find out more about Hide The Corpse, check out the PlayStation Store and Meta Quest pages. Follow HyperVR on TikTok and Twitter, and join accomplices on the official Discord community! 

About HyperVR Games

HyperVR Games is a virtual reality game development and publishing company based in Riga, Latvia, focused on creating immersive and interactive casual experiences. Its titles include Shave & StuffPets & StuffTitans Clinic, and Hide the Corpse.

To stay up-to-date on all things HyperVR Games, join the team’s Discord, visit its official website, and follow the studio on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

Build Adorable Figurines Brick by Brick in Relaxing Builder “Block Factory,” Available Now on Steam

Enjoy satisfying automation in a chill environment designed for maximum creativity

BORDEAUX, France – July 11, 2025 – Block Factory, the calming and creative building game where you craft delightful 3D figurines from blocks, from publisher Shiro Games (Northgard, Wartales, Dune: Spice Wars, Ale Abbey) and developer OverPowered Team, is now available for PC via Steam.

Design and build a custom assembly line to snap individual building bricks together to form charming miniature figurines in a laid-back factory automation experience. Set your own pace while refining each step of the process, experimenting with new machines and bricks to create the perfect production line. Seek serenity, embrace creativity, and reject pressure!

Stack, shape, cut, glue, and paint bricks as they progress through the production line with clever selection of assembly machines. Try out new devices and stacking mechanisms across 24 highly replayable levels that gradually introduce new concepts and machines.

Freewheel in Creative Mode to design and assemble unique new figurines, bringing them to life with custom workflows. Discover the zen of automation and share designs with friends and other players using integrated Steam Workshop support.

Finish off the job by adding completed figurines into themed dioramas that evolve over time, providing the perfect showcases for figurines like red pandas, race cars, and seafaring ships as they come off the production line.

“We love automation games, and with Block Factory, we wanted to create one that welcomes all players and inspires their creativity,” said Pablo López, Co-Founder and Designer at OverPowered Team. “The stages provide an introduction to the mechanics and are a chance to learn and try those out, and we can’t wait to see what players end up designing in Creative Mode.”

Block Factory is available now on PC via Steam for $9.99 | £8.50 | 9.99€ with a 10% discount at launch. The game supports English, French, German, Spanish, Galician, Russian, Italian, and Simplified Chinese. 

For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and follow Shiro Games on Bluesky and OverPowered Team on X (Formerly Twitter).

About Shiro Games 

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 3 million units across various platforms as well as Dune: Spice Wars, the spice-infused blend of 4X and RTS gameplay. Wartales is their latest title, with several major DLC additions since its release in April 2023. 

For more information, please visit the official website or our LinkedIn.

About OverPowered Team

OverPowered Team is an independent video game developer based in Madrid, Spain. Comprised of passionate developers who met in college over a decade ago, OverPowered Team strives to continually create fun and engaging games. Their previous work includes Ruin Raiders, a turn-based tactical roguelike and Godstrike, a fast-paced twin-stick shooter.

For more information on OverPowered Team, please visit the official website.

Demolish and Build 3 launching on Xbox today!

Warsaw, July 11, 2025 – The latest installment of the popular construction work simulator – Demolish and Build 3 – launches on Xbox Series S/X, as well as Xbox One consoles today! The game will be available at 3:00 pm UTC / 10:00 am PDT and will be priced at 17,99 USD. Demolish Games S.A. is also happy to announce that the game will be released with a 20% discount to celebrate the launch. 

Step Into the Construction Site Today!

In Demolish & Build 3, players will engage in a range of activities that make every workday a new challenge. From breaking walls, cutting roofs, and leveling land to building new structures, the game offers a comprehensive experience filled with realism and creativity. With a wide selection of machines like excavators and bulldozers – each with unique attachments and tools – players can master the art of demolition and construction.

Key Features of Demolish & Build 3:

  • Diverse Tools & Machines: Operate detailed vehicles and equipment, each designed with authentic sounds and physics, making every job as realistic as possible.
  • Challenging Missions: From demolishing old buildings to constructing new ones, every mission presents unique objectives that will test your skills and strategy.
  • Immersive Physics System: Demolish & Build 3 introduces a groundbreaking physics system where every beam, brick, and fragment interacts realistically, allowing players to enjoy dynamic demolitions with a strategic touch.
  • Economic Management: Earn money from completed projects and reinvest it into your company by purchasing new vehicles, tools, and attachments to take on even more demanding jobs.
  • Expanding Your Empire: Start with a humble business and grow into a construction tycoon, managing a fleet of vehicles and expanding your operations to take on larger, more lucrative contracts.
  • Play Your Way: With multiple approaches to every challenge, players can choose their own methods and strategies to succeed.

Compared to the previous titles in the series, Demolish and Build 3 offers an upgraded game engine, improved game physics and even more realism of the environment and the construction machines.

About Demolish Games

Demolish Games is a leading developer of construction simulation games, known for their attention to detail, realistic physics, and engaging gameplay. With a commitment to continuous improvement and community involvement, Demolish Games strives to create immersive and enjoyable experiences for players around the world.

Cattle Country Rides Into Town! Physical Edition OUT NOW on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch!

Grab your boxed copy and saddle up for a cozy cowboy adventure of your dreams.

Macclesfield, UK – July 11th, 2025. Yee-haw, partner! The wait’s over! The physical edition of Cattle Country, the charming Wild West life-sim, is out today on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, and it’s sittin’ pretty on store shelves now. Giddy up and grab your copy!!

Published physically by the cowboys at Silver Lining Interactive, Cattle Country is developed by the fine folks at Castle Pixel and digitally published by Playtonic Friends. This pixel prairie tale lets you live out your pioneer dreams: build a ranch, raise cattle, grow close to the townsfolk, and unwind under the golden glow of a frontier sunset. From crafting to crop-tending and the occasional run-in with bandits, there’s a whole Wild West life waiting just for you.

So what are ya waitin’ for? The boxed edition is ready to ride, and your next cozy cowboy adventure begins the moment you pop it into your PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch.

Available now via Silver Lining Direct and local retail stores. Don’t mosey too long or you’ll miss out on your own slice of pixel paradise.

About Cattle Country

  • Ranchin’ and Handcraftin’ – Work the land, raise cattle, and build your dream homestead from sunup to sundown.
  • Swappin’ Stories – Make friends, share tales, and earn your place in the heart of the community.
  • Beware of Bandits – Stay sharp, as rustlers and rogues aren’t far behind.
  • Rodeos to Romance – Meet and woo one of 18 romanceable locals.
  • Buried Treasure – Brave the mines and unearth secrets from the old frontier.
  • Trackin’ Game – Hunt, explore, or simply soak in the wild beauty of the open range.

The physical edition is OUT NOW. Go on, cowboy, make Cattle Country part of your cozy collection!  

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 Playtonic Friends

The studio that brought you Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Playtonic launched their publishing arm, Playtonic Friends to be a helping hand to indie developers around the world. Established in February 2021 Playtonic Friends has helped bring incredible titles such as B.P.M, Demon Turf, Blossom Tales 2 and Lil Gator Game to wider audiences.

About Castle Pixel

Castle Pixel are a small creative indie dev team based in the US and Canada. They are devoted to making big new adventures inspired by the classics they grew up with! Get ready for a new experience from the team that brought you Blossom Tales and Rex Rocket.

Five Years, Half a Million Copies Sold: Touhou Luna Nights Celebrates Milestone with 5-Year Anniversary Limited Edition Release

A beloved Metroidvania classic gets the ultimate physical release packed with exclusive items, celebrating five years of fan support.

[Japan – July 11, 2025] – Publisher Selecta Play and developers Team Ladybug and WSS Playground are thrilled to announce the launch of the 5-Year Anniversary Limited Collector’s and Physical Editions of Touhou Luna Nights, available now for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. These special editions include a physical copy of the critically acclaimed Metroidvania-style game, along with exclusive bonus content such as a collectible game manual and more.

Get a closer look at everything included in the box by watching the official unboxing trailer below.

More than five years after its original release in 2018, the critically acclaimed Metroidvania Touhou Luna Nights has officially surpassed 500,000 copies sold. The game has also earned more than 12,000 “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam, cementing its place as a fan favorite in the genre.

To celebrate this milestone, publisher Selecta Play has announced the launch of a 5-Year Anniversary Limited Edition, now available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. This premium package includes:

  • A 5-Year Anniversary Collector’s Box
  • A physical copy of the game (Switch or PS5)
  • An exclusive game manual
  • A steelbook case
  • A double CD featuring the original soundtrack
  • Three alternate box art inlays
  • A serialized certificate of authenticity

If you haven’t yet experienced Touhou Luna Nights, it’s an exploration-driven 2D Metroidvania from developer Team Ladybug—the studio behind Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth and Drainus. Take control of Sakuya, a time-manipulating maid armed with deadly throwing knives, and battle through beautifully animated sprite-based levels. Master time-stopping mechanics, unleash powerful combos, and dodge enemy attacks with style.

The Touhou Luna Nights 5-Year Anniversary Limited Edition is available now for $89.99 via AmazonGameStopBest BuyWalmart, and VGP

About Team Ladybug

Team Ladybug is a Japanese indie game developer group led by its leader who goes by the nickname Ladybug. Team Ladybug has achieved international prominence through their previous titles, including popular Metroidvania Touhou Luna Nights (Touhou Project Fan Game), 2D action exploration platformer Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- (based on the Record of Lodoss War series), and original 2D side shooter DRAINUS.

About WSS Playground

Developing a game is to “Play” for a human being, there is nothing more serious than “Play”. We are an indie game label that wants to create this “Play” to maximize individual creators’ potential, and our goal is to make the world a “Playground

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.

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo, a psychological puzzle-adventure game about memory, trauma, & healing receives September release date (PC)

Trauma-Resolving Puzzle Adventure Launches September 17, 2025 on SteamDemo & Official Discord Available Now

Xiamen, China – July 11, 2025 Developer Dank Hearts and celebrated publisher WhisperGames are excited to announce that Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo, a psychological puzzle-adventure game about memory, trauma, and healing, will be released on PC Steam on September 17, 2025.

About the Game – Illogical Logic

In a city twisted by memory and emotion, six teenagers awaken without knowing how they got there. This strange metropolis, the one Noise Scramble City, is a surreal, Tokyo-like prison built from trauma itself. To escape, one must solve over 40 unique puzzles, explore dreamlike environments, and piece together the fragmented pasts of the cast.

More than an escape room, Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a deeply emotional journey that merges narrative and gameplay, asking players to confront not just mysteries, but the hidden wounds within the characters’ hearts.

Meeting the Cast

An exciting array of characters will join you including: Zena Yugamizora, our 15-year old protagonist, an icy girl that loves superhero team shows; Itsuki Houzuki, a 16-year old boy tormented by jealousy; Honoka Kirishima, a sharp-tongued, stubborn, and skeptical 16-year old girl; Kaito Shimizu, a 17-year old withdrawn boy, bearing visible and emotional scars; Hiyori Endou, a 17-year old streamer girl and habitual liar; Soto Ochibana, a meddlesome yet honest 15-year old boy; and Specter, the Whimsical Watcher of the City.

Brought together by a shared crisis, this group of teens must escape the city while confronting the memories buried deep within their hearts. As each of them grapples with whether they can accept their past selves, the true nature of the city slowly becomes clearer…

These six brain-teasing stories explore the complex struggles people face today, alongside universal themes shared by all of us. As you journey through the past with these boys and girls, you’ll uncover the delicate emotions hidden deep within your heart—and confront truths you never even realized were there.

Key Features

  • Solve 40+ Diverse Puzzles
    From courtroom-style deduction battles to logic games, music staves, and even board game-inspired challenges, every puzzle is a piece of the story.
  • Unravel Emotion-Driven Storytelling
    Each character faces a personal trauma. The narrative explores themes of identity, memory, and acceptance.
  • Explore a Psychedelic Metropolis
    Traverse warped cityscapes that reflect the characters’ inner worlds. Each new zone reveals more of their secrets… as well as the city’s.
  • Discover Six Playable Characters
    Experience the story through six interwoven perspectives. From jealousy and shame to denial and courage, each protagonist brings something different.

Multi-language Support
Comes available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese at launch.

Deeply inspired by classic JRPGs and anime storytelling, crafted to resonate with fans around the world!

About WhisperGames

Founded in 2015 and based in Xiamen, China, WhisperGames is a global publishing partner offering localization, marketing, community management, QA, and legal support across 20+ markets. Known for working on titles like ASTLIBRA Revision, Wildermyth, CrossCode, and Chained Echoes.

Website: http://www.whisperinteractive.com/

KOEI TECMO DELIGHTS ATELIER FANS DURING SPECIAL LIVESTREAM!

More details about Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian shared! Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack announced with new exclusive content!

Hertfordshire, 11th July 2025 – Today, at Bilibili World, KOEI TECMO and developer Gust delighted fans during a special Atelier livestream by sharing new gameplay information about Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian, revealing more details about the synthesis and combat systems ahead of the game’s release on 26th September 2025 on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ and PC Windows via Steam®. Furthermore, KOEI TECMO surprised fans with the announcement of Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack, the definitive version of Ryza’s summer adventures, scheduled for release in 2025 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam®.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack will take fans back to the adventures of fan-favourite alchemist, Reisalin Stout, and her friends in a collection featuring all three titles from the “Secret” series. This Deluxe Pack will include exclusive content such as new playable characters and new story elements for each of the three titles, allowing fans to extend their adventures alongside Ryza. Furthermore, a special livestream dedicated to Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is already scheduled for 4th August 2025 at 9pm JST (1pm BST / 2pm CEST)*. During this special programme, the development team will reveal the release date and other details about this definitive edition of the “Secret” series.

The Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian dev team also shared new details on the connection between the game andAtelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, as the two titles are jointly considered as A25 in theAtelierfranchise, making the upcoming title a completely new entry in the series and not a spin off nor a port. While the two titles share the same universe and timeline, the upcoming new Atelier Resleriana title takes place after the Weltex is defeated and introduces players to a new story occurring in parallel with Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemist and the Polar Night Liberator, where players follow the adventures of Rias Eidreise and Slade Clauslyter as they explore the Lantarna continent.

In their quest, they will encounter new and familiar characters from pastAteliertitles, such as fan-favourite alchemist Ryza and her friend Klaudia from the “Secret” series, or Ayesha Altugle from the “Dusk” series. These characters will interact with Rias and Slade and help progress through the story. The two main protagonists will engage in turn-based combat against various opponents while influencing the order of action turns to make the most of their team members’ skills. Players will be able to trigger “Multi-Actions” with support characters, enabling them to perform up to three actions in a row. During multi-skills attack, players can use items, and by using two or more in a row, trigger an “Item Mix” that will add extra effects, allowing for a unique combination of items.

By attacking their opponents, players will need to fill in the “Unite Gauge”, allowing them to benefit from different effects depending on the number of “unites” available. For example, when two unites or more are filled in, a special “Unite Attack” will automatically trigger when two front-row characters act consecutively. Once the “Unite Gauge” is completely full, players can use the five unites to trigger a “Unite Burst” where all front-row characters gain consecutive turns. While the “Unite Gauge” progressively depletes from actions consuming unites, the “Unite Attacks” will be considerably strengthened, allowing players to deal massive damages to enemies.

In Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian, players will synthesise items by connecting the “Gift Colours” of selected ingredients, adding traits to the final item. Some specific ingredients, known as “Catalyst Ingredients”, will have particular effects included, allowing fans to synthesise special items. For example, the “Altus” catalyst ingredient will allow players to determine the “Gift Colours” of the next ingredient, while the “Iris Stone” catalyst ingredient will change the pre-designated category of the next ingredient slot. Adding certain ingredients will trigger a “Recipe Morph” and change the recipe being synthesised, allowing players to create new items. By cooperating with up to three other team members or fairies during the synthesis process, players can create items with even more powerful effects, while using Slade’s Geist Core will allow them to enhance only once an item has already been synthesised.

Lastly, during their exploration of the Lantarna continent, players will venture to the “Dimensional Paths”; dungeons whose structure will change randomly with each visit. Fans will be able to pick the difficulty of these dungeons, which will change the enemies they face, the category, and placement of the ingredients they can gather. The higher the difficulty, the more valuable the ingredients and rewards. Fairies can also be encountered, and will give players various useful items, as well as being able to recruit them to work at the “Mistletoe Miscellaneous”, helping to sell various synthesised items.

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian will include Japanese voices with English texts only. Everyone who purchases either a physical or digital edition up to the first two weeks after release will receive the “Activewear Adventuring Set” for Rias and Slade, and the “Adventuring Charm Set” as early purchase bonus.

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian will be available as an entirely offline adventure with no internet connection required*. The game will not include any gacha system (lootboxes) and players will be able to fully enjoy the synthesis and combat systems of a classic Atelier game. The PlayStation® 4 version will not be sold outside of Japan.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is currently in development and is scheduled for release in 2025 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam.

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX will include Japanese voices with English texts only.

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost legends & the Secret Fairy DX will include Japanese voices with English and French texts.

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian website: https://atelier.games/resleriana_rw/uk/
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack website: https://atelier.games/secretdx/uk/

ABOUT ATELIER RESLERIANA: THE RED ALCHEMITS & THE WHITE GUARDIAN

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is set in the universe of Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator and takes players on a new mysterious and cosy adventure alongside new characters Rias Eidreise, an adventurer with a talent for alchemy, and Slade Clauslyter, a young man capable of opening entrances to dimensional paths leading to alternate dimensions. These two protagonists will join forces in an attempt to discover the reason for the disappearance of the inhabitants of Hallfein, while also trying to follow in the footsteps of their loved ones and restore their hometown.

ABOUT THE “SECRET” SERIES

The Atelier series is a JRPG franchise with the theme of alchemy developed by Gust. The series includes Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout (2019), Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy (2020), and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key (2023), and it is the first in the Atelier series to feature a same protagonist across multiple titles. The story follows an ordinary girl, Ryza, who discovers alchemy and embarks on a summer adventure with her friends, illustrating her growth through the experiences.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

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Sun’s Out, Guns Out! Let the Carnage Begin! Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation Steam Demo Unleashed. 

Welcome to Orca Isle. Hope You Brought a Body Bag.

Macclesfield, UK – 11th July, 2025. Batten down the hatches and grab your Boom Brew – the chaos has officially begun. Coming in hot after the Mix Indie Summer Showcase, Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation is back with a vengeance AND a brand-new playable Steam demo! Available to download now, this ain’t just a taster, it’s a full-on feast of carnage featuring two brand-new levels and a host of gore-filled action only the Captain can bring! 

This isn’t your standard demo; it’s your first step into the high-octane, blood-drenched cartoon nightmare that is Captain Wayne.

What’s in the New Demo?

  • 2 brutal new levels and an overhauled tutorial
  • Rewritten soundtracks that crank the chaos to 11
  • All-new voicelines – Wayne’s not done talking trash
  • VFX & SFX overkill – it’s louder, gorier, nastier

So what are ya waiting for, ya salty sea dogs? The demo is live now on Steam, so dive in, rip through the opposition, and slap Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation on your Wishlist.

Half Game, Half Cartoon, All Carnage! 

Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation is a hand-drawn, action-packed FPS epic inspired by genre legends and the golden days of Cartoon Network’s more edgier offerings. Play as Captain Wayne, the hot pink-wearing, fish-chomping, cigar-huffing one-man bloodstorm with a shotgun where his arm used to be. After a nasty ambush by the Killer Whales mercenaries leaves him stranded on Orca Isle, Wayne’s on a roaring, gore-splattered rampage to steal his ship back and annihilate every rich bastard along the way.

You’ll explore 8 massive, enemy-infested areas, packed with explosive weapons, chaotic encounters, and fully-voiced animated cutscenes that dive deep into Wayne’s insane adventure.

Captain Wayne doesn’t just bring the pain; he is the pain! Armed with a double-barreled shotgun grafted to his stump, he blasts enemies point-blank without a second thought. When that’s not enough, he unleashes a barrage with his chain-gun fingers, mowing down anything in his path. Want something with a little more flavour? Boom Brew, his signature explosive liquor, turns crowds into confetti. And if all else fails, he’ll bring a more personal touch and just punch you into paste!

FEATURES:

  • Hand-drawn carnage with animated, fully-voiced cutscenes.
  • An outrageous arsenal built for destruction.
  • Aggressive, chaotic soundtrack designed to melt eardrums.
  • 8 enormous zones across Orca Isle.
  • Fast, brutal FPS combat with zero mercy.
  • A main character who makes Doomguy look chill.
  • Endless Mode – a relentless death gauntlet where it’s kill or be chum.

The demo is now live, so don’t wait for an invitation! Dive into the chaos, blast your way through Orca Isle, and experience the carnage for yourself.

Wishlist Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation on Steam, and stay tuned as more blood-soaked updates are on the horizon

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 Ciaran Games LLC

In order to look to the future, we must look to the past. With gaming’s past, the key to innovation is iteration! This ideology is the basis of philosophy at Ciaran Games. These guys aspire to scratch a retro itch while giving you an experience you can ONLY find TODAY through the power of modern game design and a unique brand of ingenuity. Some would call their oddball brand of style a tad off-kilter… they prefer the term “rebellious”. Founded in the West Coast USA with nothing but a hope, a dream, an idea for a game, a motley crew of artists, and a repertoire of industry knowledge  (ok, so maybe not nothing), the team at Ciaran makes it look easy. As much as they assure you otherwise, one thing remains a constant: With Wayne under their belt, you’re in good hands. As long as you don’t mind one of those hands being a shotgun…