Rain and wind affect weight and drag, making sailing through the skies more dynamic than ever!

Los Angeles, CA – August 20, 2026 – Loric Games and Snail Games USA have just launched a major new update for their airborne open-world survival RPG crafting game Echoes of Elysium. Called the Tempest update, this adds highly requested rain and wind effects, along with rebalancing adjustments and quality of life improvements.

These new weather effects aren’t just for show either, as precipitation now interacts directly with your ship and everything on it. Wet ship pieces and stored items gain weight and drag, certain stations can be inoperable if they’re soaked through, and the world gets a moodier, rainy atmosphere to match. Each biome has its own separate cycle and rate of weather events, and while your ship and everything on it gains a wetness status while in rain, they’ll dry out once the rain lets up.

Wind is also stronger and more variable than ever, where sailing against and the current has much more of an impact. This is made especially prevalent through new wind effects. Furthermore, thrusters, sails, and weight have all been rebalanced with wetness/added weight and wind in mind.

Other quality of life adjustments in this update include a ship encumbrance bar adjustment where it now shows the weight to be added to the ship if you build something, as well as how much weight will be removed should you destroy something. There are also improved tooltips in build mode and on stations, now showing more details like weight and speed. Elsewhere, scrap metal piles will no longer spawn underground, and music and sound effects overall have been improved, tweaked, and tuned.

More About Echoes of Elysium:
Set in the enchanting world of Elysium, where ancient mechanisms coexist with serene skies and breathtaking landscapes, players must set sail for adventure in airships of their own design. Your fleet is more than simple transport, but your base of operations where you can transport supplies, craft materials, and engage in aerial combat against an armada of adversaries.

Work alone or with friends in up to 6-player co-op as you uncover the mysteries of a forgotten paradise where danger lurks in the form of soul-powered clockwork beasts. Gather, craft, and grow in power as you fight for survival across a fractured landscape of diverse environments. Harvest unique resources to craft vital tools, contraptions, and airships, all aiding in your defense and exploration. Everything you would normally do on the ground in survival RPGs happens in the sky for a unique airship-focused experience.

About Loric Games
Loric Games, a venture-backed game development company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, stands at the forefront of creating immersive online gaming experiences. With a commitment to innovation, Loric Games continues to captivate audiences worldwide. loricgames.com

About Snail Games USA
Snail Games is a leading global developer and publisher, known for delivering innovative, immersive gaming experiences across a range of genres and platforms. With a legacy of technological innovation and a focus on community engagement, Snail Games is shaping the future of interactive entertainment. snail.com

Graphix has obtained exclusive rights to develop five of Osamu Tezuka’s properties! 

New York, NY – August 2026 – Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, announced it will be partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd., Osamu Tezuka’s IP company, to reimagine five of Tezuka’s original manga titles for children.

Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd. is a Japanese mass multi-media company founded by Osamu Tezuka, who is often referred to as the “God of Manga.” Tezuka is famously known for jumpstarting Japan’s modern comic and animation industries, producing over 700 stories, including some of his most popular series, Astro Boy, Princess Knight, Kimba the White Lion, and many more.

Scholastic partnered with Tezuka Productions, Co. Ltd. first in 2024 with the reimagining of Tezuka’s UNICO series. Since the UNICO AWAKENING series launched in August 2024, Graphix has released three volumes from acclaimed author, Samuel Sattin, and Eisner Award-winning Japanese artist duo, Gurihiru. The series has become a national bestseller and sold in more than 17 countries around the world. UNICO AWAKENING will culminate with its eighth volume, completing the story arc left unfinished by Tezuka in his lifetime.

In a similar vein to UNICO, Scholastic is partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd. to reimagine five properties from Osamu Tezuka. These titles will include, Three Eyed One, Princess Knight, Triton of the Sea, Zero Men, and Atom Cat/Astro Cat. Author Samuel Sattin is tagged once again to spearhead the efforts to develop and reimage these series, working alongside Japanese artists. 

“Working with Tezuka Productions and Samuel Sattin on the UNICO AWAKENING series has been a dream come true and I’m thrilled that we’ll be working together to create more reimagined series for children based on the brilliant storytelling of Osamu Tezuka.” says David Saylor, Creative Director and SVP of Graphix at Scholastic.

“We are thrilled to partner with Scholastic and Graphix to bring more of Osamu Tezuka’s beloved stories to global readers. Following the incredible success of the UNICO AWAKENING series in over 17 countries, we have immense trust in Samuel Sattin and his fellow talented artists who will reimagine these five classic titles for children. We look forward to the day when children everywhere discover these timeless worlds,” says Hirotaka Ishiwata, Publishing Manager of Content Division at Tezuka Productions.

 
“Working with Scholastic and Tezuka Productions to create modern reimaginings of Osamu Tezuka’s work is at once a dream come true and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. Writing UNICO AWAKENING has been an immeasurable honor, and I look forward to bridging art and stories across Japan and the US to bring a new generation of readers to Tezuka’s world—a world I’m deeply excited to continue creating in,” says bestselling and Eisner-nominated author,  Samuel Sattin.

About Graphix

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Graphix is the groundbreaking imprint of Scholastic that publishes graphic novels for early, middle grade, and young adult readers. Launched in 2005 with the publication of Jeff Smith’s acclaimed epic series BONE, Graphix is an innovative force in the publishing industry with global bestsellers and acclaimed books including Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier’s books, the Amulet series by Kazu Kibuishi, the Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman, the Sunny books by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright, Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter, and the graphic novel adaptations of The Baby-sitters Club and Wings of Fire series. Graphix titles continue to receive awards and critical acclaim including multiple Eisner Award wins and nominations, a National Book Award Longlist selection (Hey, Kiddo), a Stonewall Book Award Honor (Drama), a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor (Smile), and an Edgar Allan Poe nomination (The Lost Boy). Graphix also publishes manga for young readers including the bestselling UNICO series by Osamu Tezuka, Samuel Sattin, and Gurihiru, and the American Manga Award-nominated, Hikaru in the Light! by Mai Matsuda.  Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

About Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd.

Tezuka Productions Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multi-media company founded by Osamu Tezuka, who is often referred to as the “God of Manga.” The studio, founded in 1986, is now mainly engaged in management and operation of Tezuka’s copyrighted works, both manga and animation, and in animation production. It is known for notable animation works such as Astro Boy (1980/2003), Jungle Emperor Leo (AKA: Kimba the White Lion), Dororo, and Black Jack. 

Dimension Omega brings its hand-drawn, challenging Metroidvania to Cologne for a hands-on first look, alongside a newly updated demo now live on Steam.

[August 20th, 2026]: Dimension Omega, the independent studio behind Astra: Fading Stars, today announced it will exhibit at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, running August 26th to 30th. The team will host its own booth on the show floor – located at Hall 10.2, Stand E-041g – giving attendees a hands-on first look at its challenging, hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania ahead of release. Alongside the announcement, an updated build of the game’s free demo is now available on Steam.

Set in a mysterious, atmospheric world where the stars are fading and a dark corruption spreads in their wake, Astra: Fading Stars casts players as a hero wielding Astra Call, a signature power that comes from within, carried into combat, traversal and environmental interaction throughout the game. Every character and environment is traditionally, fully hand-drawn, and the world is built around multilayered secrets that reward exploration and interpretation over explicit guidance.

Astra: Fading Stars is designed to challenge players, pitting them against dangerous bosses, mini-bosses and otherworldly enemies that demand precision and pattern recognition to overcome. The playable Steam demo gives players and press an expanded slice of that experience ahead of Gamescom.

Said the team at Dimension Omega: “Gamescom is our first chance to put Astra: Fading Stars directly in players’ hands outside of Steam, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it. The updated demo reflects everything we’ve learned from player feedback so far, and we can’t wait to see how people react to it in person.” 

Gamescom runs from August 26th to 30th, 2026, at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Dimension Omega’s booth will be located at Hall 10.2, Stand E-041g where attendees can play the latest demo and meet the development team. Players unable to attend in person can download the same updated demo now on Steam.

 Key features of Astra: Fading Stars include:

• A Power From Within. Astra Call, a unique ability carried into combat, traversal and environmental interaction throughout the game.
• Challenges To Overcome. Dangerous bosses, tough mini-bosses and punishing otherworldly enemies test players’ skill and precision.
• A Hand-Drawn World. Every character and environment is brought to life through traditional, fully hand-drawn animation.
• A Mystery to Uncover. Multilayered secrets and scattered clues reveal why the stars are fading, with Multiple Endings shaped by what players piece together.
• Build Your Own Path. Players spend Astra to grow their character in the direction they choose, shaping how the world reacts and how each subsequent playthrough unfolds.

Astra: Fading Stars is available to wishlist now on Steam, where a free demo is also available to download.

About Astra: Fading Stars

Astra: Fading Stars is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania action-adventure from Dimension Omega. Set in a mysterious, atmospheric world where the stars are fading and a dark corruption spreads in their wake, players wield Astra Call, a power that comes from within, to fight through dangerous bosses, uncover multilayered secrets, and shape their own path forward. A free demo and more information are available now on Steam.

About Dimension Omega

Dimension Omega is the independent studio developing Astra: Fading Stars, a challenging, hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania built around exploration, mystery, and a signature ability drawn from within its protagonist. This is their debut release.

Purchase STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on Steam® and Save Up to 10%

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (August 20, 2026) – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is available now on Steam. Players who purchase the game on Steam within the first two weeks of launch can save up to 10% on the Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition. See the Steam store page for details.

Steam
Standard Edition: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4012810
Digital Deluxe Edition: https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1707312/

The STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Digitial Deluxe Edition includes: 

• STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT game
• STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT VISUAL COLLECTION digital art book
• STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Soundtrack
• STEINS;GATE 15th LIVE ONE WORLD live event footage (with English subtitles)

Free Bonus: STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space for Steam
Purchase STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Standard Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition on Steam and receive the 80s PC-style adventure game STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space as a free bonus. Offer valid until November 30, 2026 (PST). See the Steam store page for the offer period in your region. STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space available on October 29, 2026.

About STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT revisits STEINS;GATE, which was originally released in 2009 for the XBOX 360™ video game and entertainment system, and features completely revamped visuals and new narrative content. To learn more about the game’s characters, revamped graphics, and more, visit the official site STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT at https://steinsgate.jp/reboot/en-us/ STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is developed by MAGES.

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is scheduled for release in North America and Europe on October 29, 2026, for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, and XBOX Series X|S. 

Beware the Eyes of the Whispering Crypt

São Paulo & Los Angeles (Aug. 20, 2026) – A knight of the Crimson Clan has embarked on a perilous journey into an ancient labyrinthian crypt, driven by a legend that proclaims an irrefutable wish shall be granted to those who collect the four artifacts of desire. CONCRETE BURIAL beckons you into a brutalist catacomb to find the fabled artifacts, confront god and obtain your wish on Sept. 17 in a bite-sized, first-person horror game from developer Games From the Abyss and publisher DreadXP (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4810070/CONCRETE_BURIAL).  Check out today’s announcement trailer, which gives the first glimpse at the catacombs and some of its inhabitants, including a mysterious ancient entity who is always watching.

Armed with one weapon consuming your own blood, you’ll explore an ever-expanding maze deep below the surface as you are challenged in four unique trials.

CONCRETE BURIAL is the latest game from Games From The Abyss (THE LACERATOR, Death Elevator), a small Brazilian studio unafraid to make weird games. Prepare thyself for the journey at https://store.steampowered.com/app/4810070/CONCRETE_BURIAL.

CONCRETE BURIAL is the third entry in the XP ULTRA series of games from DreadXP, a collection of smaller experimental titles, including FLATHEAD from Tim Oxton, and VILE: Exhumed from Final Girl Games.

About DreadXP

DreadXP is a leading independent horror games publisher. DreadXP’s goal is to seek out and publish great titles, and uplift members of the indie dev community. DreadXP releases include award-winning games such as The Mortuary Assistant, My Friendly Neighborhood, Dread Delusion, White Knuckle, Heartworm, and the Dread X Collections, an anthology series of mini-horror games. DreadXP’s upcoming titles include Entropy, The Secret of Weepstone, and the 1.0 launch of PIGFACE. DreadXP is a sister company of the independent horror film production company, DREAD.

Build thriving towns, explore the frontier and take care of your people’s needs in this modern take on historical city builders

Oberhaching, Germany, August 20, 2026 – The time has almost come. The treks are getting ready. The excitement and anticipation for the settlers who want to venture out to conquer the wild frontier and find their slice of the American dream is palpable. And now the start for the treacherous journey into the unknown has a date: Development studio Empire Crafters and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to announce September 25, 2026 as the Early Access release date for the anticipated city builder.

Media and Content Creators visiting this year’s gamescom in Cologne have the chance to check out the game at the Toplitz Productions booth in the business area, Hall 4.1, Booth # D-038g/C-029g.

Prove that you have the entrepeneurial spirit and the strategic acumen to become Governor in the Western outskirts of the American frontierlands. Start by building a humble settlement and setting up first resource streams as well as production lines. React to the people’s demands and help them achieve the American Dream, while your settlement grows and thrives and slowly turns into a busy town or small city.

Send Scouts on expeditions to uncover the surrounding areas, discover new quests and secure new resources that will help you grow your municipalities even further. But be careful: Every decision you make, from chosing city officials like Mayor or Sheriff up to seemingly mundane choices like allowing other settlers into your village, might influence your standing with your people and lead to unforeseen consequences.

Main features:

• It Is Your Choice
  You decide what the West will look like. Choose from a wide variety of buildings both residential as well as commercial like the sawmill or butcher up to warehouses and transport hubs to distribute your produce. Upgrade them over time to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the settlers. Pick mayors and sheriffs, but be careful who you appoint – their perks will affect the cities’ growth.
• The West Is More Than One City
  One settlement is only the beginning. While you discover new resource streams and production chains the urge to expand will become unstoppable. Send your settlers into uncharted territory and build new villages. Then set up trade routes, so resources can be exchanged. Don’t leave anybody behind or it will cost you dearly.
• Every Settler Is A Person
  Your villages are filled with characters. Everybody has needs and demands that you have to fulfill, if you want your reputation to precede you. Only with a sufficient happiness level influenced by job availability, health standards etc. will you be able to attract new settlers and become one of the driving forces in the expansion of the United States.
• The Circle Of Life
  Day and night cycle have an impact on the game world. Watch the city life change from dusk till dawn and show true leadership skills when you take on the challenges of efficient production chains and trade routes.
• Strategize Your Expansion Of The West
  The strategic map will help you to plan your progress. Send expeditions, establish trading outposts and dispatch wagons with daring explorers eager to found new settlements. With the sandbox character of Wild West Pioneers, no game will ever be the same.
• Take A Seat
  Sit back, chill and watch your plans come to fruition. Observe the hustle and bustle of city life, where every job is executed by a person and not a backend value. Watching your settlement grow in its detailed glory is half the fun.

Wild West Pioneers will be available in Early Access on PC via Steam, GOG.com and Epic Games Store on September 25, 2026. For more information, please visit the respective official store pages. Join our official Discord server for the latest info not only on Wild West Pioneers but all the exciting games from Toplitz Productions

August 20th – Elementa’s immersive, empathy-driven 3D idol game V Project has officially been renamed StarToU. (Note: “Empathy-driven” is achieved via in-game Touch technology.)

Alongside the rebrand, the game unveiled its brand-new, self-producing hip-hop group MacGuffin, while debuting its core gameplay for the very first time.

Recently, V Project was officially renamed StarToU. The new title represents the entertainment community platform at the heart of the game’s world. At the center of this experience is “Echo,” a memory-based interactive medium powered by TOUCH technology. It invites fans to connect with their idols through immersive experiences, creating unforgettable moments together.

New Group MacGuffin Debuts: A Hip-Hop Group Bringing a Bold New Style to StarToU
On August 20, StarToU officially unveiled MacGuffin, a new self-producing idol group with a distinct hip-hop identity. Built around the spirit of “breaking the rules while keeping the fun alive,” MacGuffin combines a rebellious edge with a playful sense of humor. Their fearless attitude and unique creative style set them apart from traditional idol groups. In their first group PV, the four members Tay, Yoora, Lim, Noki make their entrance in stylish streetwear that blends trendsetting fashion with a rebellious spirit. Their mature and confident image creates a striking contrast with the three youthful trainees introduced previously, LEE, Near, and OCT, showcasing the diverse range of idol concepts featured in StarToU.

With MacGuffin’s arrival, the idol universe of StarToU continues to expand with greater depth and variety. Beyond emotional connections between fans and idols, StarToU aims to deliver a comprehensive idol experience centered around group management and richly developed character IPs. More unique groups and characters will be introduced in the future, bringing players an ever-evolving journey within the world of idols.Rhythm Gameplay Revealed: Experience Immersive Idol Interactions and Stage Performances

Following the brand evolution and the introduction of MacGuffin, StarToU has unveiled its core gameplay features for the first time.

As users of StarToU, players will step into the world of idols and immerse themselves in branching storylines, reliving memories through TOUCH technology. Within Starlit Stage, players can immerse themselves in rhythm-based interactions and stage performances, experiencing the unique charm of Empathy between idols and fans. Before each performance, players can freely customize their lineup, outfits, and card sets to create a stage experience that is uniquely their own. In addition, features such as the Star Journey, TOKI Interaction, and other interactive experiences will offer a richer idol development journey, allowing players to build deeper connections with their idols.

StarToU will begin Closed Beta Testing in select regions in the second half of this year, with global testing planned for the future.

For more information, visit our official website and follow us on social media. (Official Website: https://startou.elementagames.com/en-us）

About Elementa

Founded in 2020 and based in Singapore, Elementa is a global game developer and publisher with offices in Japan and South Korea. We are dedicated to creating and delivering high-quality games that offer a more immersive and joyful gaming experience to players around the world.

Switch 2 Features GameShare, 1-4 Player Local and Online Co-op and a $4.99 Upgrade for Existing Switch Owners

LONDON, UK – August 20, 2026 – Curve Games and developer RubberBandGames today announced that Wobbly Life, the open-world physics-driven sandbox adventure, is available now on both Nintendo Switch™ 2, and making its debut on mobile platforms (Android and iOS). Whether delivering pizzas, driving taxis, flying helicopters, or simply causing hilarious mayhem with friends, there are now more ways to jump into Wobbly Life anytime, anywhere. 

The Wobbly Life Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available as a standalone purchase for $29.99, while existing Nintendo Switch owners can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for $4.99. The game will launch at a 25% discount and 10% off an upgrade pack that allows players who already own the game on Switch to upgrade to the Switch 2 version. The new edition features more ways to play together, with 1-4 player local and online co-op, GameChat and seamless save migration. With GameShare, one Wobbly Life owner can also share the fun with up to three friends locally or online with just one copy of the game.

Designed to make the most of Nintendo Switch 2, the new edition introduces enhanced multiplayer and system-level features, including:

• 1-4 Player Local & Online Co-op: Join up with up to four Wobblies in local split-screen or online co-op.
• Share the Fun with GameShare: Invite up to three friends to jump into your game locally or online with just one copy of the game!
• Stay Connected via GameChat: Communicate seamlessly with integrated live audio and video chat directly through the console.
• Seamless Save Migration: Nintendo Switch players can easily transfer their saves, houses, outfits, and vehicles straight to Switch 2.
• Space Update: An expansive zero-gravity space playground twice the size of Wobbly Island, featuring rocket building, asteroid mining, cosmic gardening, and new missions.

For the first time, the full Wobbly Life adventure is also available on iOS and Android, bringing Wobbly Island, its missions, jobs, vehicles, homes, pets and secrets to mobile players around the world.

• Cross Play: Wobblies can play together between mobile platforms and Google Play Games on PC as they explore the massive open world, tackle more than 20 unique jobs, collect 500+ clothing items, unlock 90+ vehicles
• Content Complete: Enjoy all original Wobbly Life content including the massive Space update 
• Controller Compatibility: Attach a controller to your mobile device for a console experience
• Multiplayer: Play solo or with friends 1-4 person multiplayer
• Leaderboards: Compete for bragging rights on Google Play Games, across challenges including Richest Wobbler, Job Master, Race King and Wobble Run Champion 

This release brings Wobbly Life to more players than ever! Over 6.8 million players have explored the Wobbly world, with 3 million copies sold worldwide and over 2 billion views on YouTube. The game’s original Nintendo Switch release was a global success, selling close to half a million units and reaching the Top 5 best-seller charts across the United States, UK, France, Germany and Japan.

Wobbly Life is available now for $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop and on iOS/Android for $8.99| €8.99 | £7.99 limited time sale (retail $9.99|€9.99 | £8.99*). The game is also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam PC. 

*Mobile game prices can vary country to country due to local currency rates.

About Wobbly Life

In Wobbly Life, Grandma has officially had enough of your freeloading ways and kicked you out of the house with one simple directive: GET A JOB! To make Grandma proud, players must explore Wobbly Island, earn cash through odd jobs, buy vehicles, unlock outfits, and eventually purchase their dream home.

Unmatched Sandbox Scale:

• 100+ unique missions and jobs to master, from firefighting to deep-space exploration.
• 90+ hilarious vehicles to ride, drive, and crash.
• 500+ unlockable customization items to dress up your noodle-limbed Wobbly.
• A fully interactive, open sandbox world where almost anything can be grabbed, thrown, or played with!

About Curve Games 

Based in London, Curve Games (a Nazara Technologies group company) is an award-winning publisher across PC, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and mobile. Curve boasts a uniquely diverse games catalogue of over 50 titles that includes smash hits such as For The King I & II, Bomber Crew, Lawn Mowing Simulator, the 60 million player Human Fall Flat, and Nintendo Switch chart-topper Wobbly Life.

About RubberBandGames 

RubberBandGames is a small independent studio based in the UK. Founded in 2020 by Thomas Dunn, the team is dedicated to creating fun, interactive games that bring people together. Wobbly Life is their first title and continues to grow thanks to a passionate community of players around the world.

Shueisha Games and historia invite players and media to step inside the mind of a girl whose soul tells a different story every time, a story where only one soul can remain. 

COLOGNE, GERMANY – August 25, 2026 | Publisher Shueisha Games and developer historia Inc. today announced that UN:Me, their psychological horror adventure, will be showcased at Gamescom 2026 (August 26-30, Koelnmesse, Cologne) with a new gameplay trailer & a hands-on playable demo on the show floor. UN:Me is currently in development for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a release planned for 2026.

In UN:Me, a girl awakens inside an unsettling mental labyrinth with four human “souls” adrift within her, each dead, each with its own desires, each desperate and convinced that they are the real one. Any of them can seize control without warning, shifting not just her behaviour but the dangers she faces and the choices available to her. To escape, players must speak with each soul, confront the trauma that binds them, and face the question the game never lets you forget: Which soul will you erase so one can survive? 

Only one can remain. The trouble is, every soul will say whatever it takes to remain.

A new UN:Me gameplay trailer will debut at Gamescom 2026 and will be available immediately afterward across Shueisha Games’ channels. The trailer offers an extended look at the labyrinth’s shifting environments, from an eerie hospital to an abandoned chapel, and shows the game’s signature mechanics in motion: souls seizing control mid-exploration, traumas warping the girl’s vision and senses, and the weight of choosing which self survives.

Playable Demo on the Show Floor

Attendees can experience UN:Me at Hall 10.2 E010G – D011G throughout the public days (August 26-30). The demo centers on a single unbroken sequence built around the game’s core loop:

• Unpredictably Shifting Souls – the four souls take control regardless of the player’s intentions; each brings different skills, fears, and available actions, fostering a sense of “doubt” within the player when making a choice.
• Traumas That Hunt You – the active soul’s wounds react during exploration, destabilising vision, senses, and movement.
• Dialogue Mode – special items unlock direct conversation with individual souls, where memory fragments reveal different truths, cryptic hints, and reasons to doubt.
• “Only One Can Remain” – players must weigh every conversation, every contradiction, and every gut feeling, knowing their choices are irreversible and the soul they are searching for may have already been lost.

About historia Inc.

Historia Inc. is a Tokyo-based game developer founded in 2013, specializing in Unreal Engine development. The studio is known for The Caligula Effect: Overdose and The Caligula Effect 2, as well as co-development on Square Enix’s LIVE A LIVE remake and its own free-to-play racer Faaast Penguin.

About Shueisha Games

Shueisha Games is the games label of manga publisher Shueisha, established in February 2022 to develop and release titles for consoles, PC and mobile. Its catalog includes Urban Myth Dissolution Center, SOULVARS, Arcana of Paradise – The Tower, and Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions.

Put on your thinking cap and combine everyday objects to complete challenges with bizarre contraptions in solo play and local multiplayer!

TOKYO – Aug. 20, 2026 – If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again! Asobism is excited to officially announce OmOchim, a brand-new physics-based sandbox game set to launch next year on Steam. Build hodgepodge gizmos and movable contraptions from everyday objects like pencils, tires, plastic bottles and much more to complete challenges, then go head to head with your wacky creations in local multiplayer with friends!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5029720/

Meet OmOchim, a tiny mech helper who can fit in the palm of your hand! Together you’ll invent clever machines to deliver cargo, cross rivers and even save the city from disaster. The only tools at your disposal? Common household objects that can be combined in ingenious ways to get the job done!

If it works, it’s an invention – if it fails, it’s a disaster! But those disasters are the best part. Let your “failures” fuel your imagination, inspire your next creation, and see just how far you can go!

Key Features

• Build With Imagination: Springs, pencils, plastic bottles…use whatever you can get your hands on to create cleaning robots, flying bicycles and all manner of thingamabobs to complete a wide variety of tasks! No blueprints – just stick parts together and see what happens.
• Build Even BIGGER With Imagination: Why stop there?! Build giant robots, walking houses and whatever else you can think of! Tasks are designed to have multiple solutions – the only limit is your creativity.
• Unlock New Possibilities With Programming: Mechs can be controlled with an easy-to-learn style of visual programming. Get your creations moving to your command, pilot drones, automate a house and so much more!
• Dynamic Park Editor: Design your own courses and playgrounds for racing, destroying or just pure chaos – then share them online for anyone to try!
• Play & Share With Friends: Battle with your custom mechs in local multiplayer on a single screen! Compete for speed, push with power, or just laugh with weirdly shaped crafts. You can even save and share your own mech creations online.

OmOchim is available to wishlist now on Steam.

About Asobism

Founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Asobism Co., Ltd. is a Japanese game developer known for creating engaging and original gaming experiences.

The company has produced popular mobile titles such as Castle & Dragon and Dragon Poker, and has since expanded into PC and console gaming with the Steam hit ShapeHero Factory and Vivid Knight.

Visit https://www.asobism.co.jp/en for more info.