Home Blog Page 40

CATCH ’EM, BOND WITH ’EM, BATTLE WITH ’EM: MONSTER-COLLECTING RPG LUMENTALE: MEMORIES OF TREY COMING TO XBOX AND PS5 

Beehive Studios’ monster-collecting RPG to invite more players into the enchanting world of Talea later this year.

Thursday, 20th August 2026, Milan, Italy – Team17 and developer Beehive Studios have today confirmed LumenTale: Memories of Trey will arrive on Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 consoles later this year. The RPG’s original and successful launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch* was in May 2026, bringing with it a blend of creature collecting (and battling), customising, and crafting, wrapped into a story of exploration and discovery.

Console announcement trailer

LumenTale: Memories of Trey follows the titular hero who awakens in the enchanting world of Talea with no memories, and sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about his past. Along the way, players encounter and capture Animon, magical creatures imbued with Anivis, a powerful energy that gives them the ability to affect the emotions and soul of every living being in Talea. More than 140 Animon types are available to collect through capture or turn-based battles across PvE and PvP battles, enabling players to leverage their unique abilities and skills to secure victory from 1v1 duels up to tense 4v4 showdowns.

Providing a change of pace to Trey’s adventuring is The Anispace, an ‘other realm’ where players can train their collected Animon and create their ideal home by crafting and purchasing a range of furniture from vendors. Spending more time with their new creature friends in The Anispace strengthens the bonds between Trey and the Animon, enabling them to battle foes with increased effectiveness.

Key features

  • Travel an expansive world: Journey across the rich and cultural world of Talea, filled with secrets, quests and regions as unique and diverse as the Animon you encounter.
  • Collect and train Animon: Discover and capture 140 Animon, each with elemental affinities and assigned one of five different emotional attributes that can offer advantages in battle. 
  • Unique art cards: Increase the chances of finding your perfect Animon, or the rare Lost variants, to build the ultimate team. Trade these locally or online through the Animon Trade Station 
  • Cooking and crafting: Rest at fountains throughout the world to cook food from found and bought recipes, and craft resources to support your journey.
  • The Anispace: Train your Animon in the Anispace, a dedicated area offering a change of pace from adventure. Craft or purchase furniture from local vendors and customise it to make the perfect home for your creatures.

About Beehive Studios
Beehive Studios is an Italian Game Dev company founded in 2021 aspiring to amaze as many people as possible, always trying to innovate and bring our passion to our work. Our mission is to make players have a good time, by telling stories and playing in a way they normally wouldn’t expect.

About Team17 Digital  
Founded in 1990, team17 is part of everplay group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering independent partners and games. Team17 has an extensive portfolio of over 150 titles that players around the world love for a lifetime, including DREDGE, Date Everything!, and Overcooked!, together with multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands such as Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise.

First Look at Co-op in New God Save Birmingham Trailer

Get a sneak peek at what a medieval zombie apocalypse is like with friends

Torrance, CaliforniaAugust 20, 2026 | Publisher Kakao Games and developer Ocean Drive Studio have released a brand new trailer, giving players their first look at what co-op will be like in zombie survival sim God Save Birmingham.

Watch God Save Birmingham – Official Co-Op Reveal below:

A co-op-focused Core Group Test for a select number of players who have been playtesting the game since the pre-alpha and alpha stages will be announced in the coming weeks. An announcement about a co-op beta test will follow that. Players can follow the God Save Birmingham Steam page for news and updates on the game, such as a breakdown of player feedback from the latest closed beta test, which showed that the biggest request among God Save Birmingham players is co-op.

Anyone looking to try the game out can do so from 4-7 September when God Save Birmingham will be at PAX West in Seattle, Washington.

God Save Birmingham is available to wishlist on Steam now.

About Kakao Games

Kakao Games (Co CEOs Taehwan Kim and Siwoo Lee) is a game company specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and PUBG: Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.

About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they have released the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13. Upcoming games include the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is Out Now

The first major expansion for Heart of Chornobyl is now available on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. 

KYIV, UKRAINE — August 20, 2026 – GSC Game World is pleased to share S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope launches today on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. 

Step into a new journey through the Zone — a massive nonlinear expansion offering dozens of hours of gameplay. Discover haunting stories, twisted characters, and the familiar atmosphere of decay… where even the darkest moments leave room for a flicker of hope. 

It’s time to step into a new chapter of a well-known conflict. Duty, one of the Zone’s oldest factions, sees it as a threat that must be contained and ultimately destroyed. On the other side, Freedom believes it’s a gift — something to explore and harness for the greater good. For a time, this tension was held together by a fragile peace. But deals like that rarely last.

In Cost of Hope, players once again take on the role of Skif, the protagonist of the base game, as he navigates events unfolding alongside Heart of Chornobyl. Explore the iconic Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the maze-like paths of the Iron Forest — and discover new locations beyond your knowledge. New weapons and gear give Skif a fighting chance against mutants, anomalies, and other dangers lurking in the Zone.

“Throughout the Cost of Hope development, we allowed ourselves to experiment more. To take risks. To surprise. Sometimes that meant trying things we’d never attempted before. Sometimes it meant making bold creative decisions simply because we believed they would make the experience more memorable. Above all, we wanted to create something that would genuinely excite long-time fans of the series. We can’t wait to hear what you think,” said Ievgen Grygorovych, Game Director and CEO of GSC Game World.

“For us, the release of this DLC is proof that even in the most difficult times, Ukrainians continue to create, work and deliver great games, and even the full-scale war has not been able to put the development of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe on hold. We have done everything we could to bring this story to the world, because the game gives us a unique opportunity to reach millions of people around the globe and tell them about Ukraine: its strength, talent, culture, identity and resilience,” said Max Krippa, Owner of GSC Game World. 

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is available as a part of the Ultimate Edition of the game or a standalone purchase for 29.99 USD/EUR (subject to regional pricing).

PC:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3765020/STALKER_2_Cost_of_Hope/
https://www.gog.com/en/game/stalker_2_cost_of_hope
https://store.epicgames.com/p/stalker-2-heart-of-chornobyl–cost-of-hope

Xbox/Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9mxv6p2fnddc
PlayStation 5: https://www.playstation.com/games/stalker-2-heart-of-chornobyl/

Alongside the long-awaited Cost of Hope release, Update 2.0 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is now live on all platforms — free for every owner of the game. It upgrades the game to Unreal Engine 5.5.4, bringing the biggest overhaul to how the Zone looks, feels, and lives since launch. With the lighting overhaul, AI improvements, three types of binoculars, new weapons and attachments, highly customizable difficulty settings, and much more, the unique evolution of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 since its original release shines brighter than ever.

The detailed overview of the update can be found here.

The war in Ukraine continues. GSC Game World continues to support our country in every possible way. If you’d like to help, consider donating via the official fund of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:
https://u24.gov.ua/

About GSC Game World
Founded in 1995, GSC Game World is a Ukrainian video game developer known for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is dedicated to delivering exceptional gaming experiences with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl being the most well-known now. The studio has just released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — the first story expansion for the base game.

Strange Scaffold’s Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! Launches September 14 on Nintendo Switch 2

The absurdist anime driving game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2

El Paso, TX – August 19, 2026 – Developer Strange Scaffold (I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere) and publisher Frosty Pop today announce that Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 14.

Originally released on Xbox Series X|S and Steam for PC on July 29, Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! is an absurdist driving game that combines capitalist satire and an isekai-inspired premise. It begins with Carissa, a young woman about to start her new corporate job, being struck by a truck and awakening in a fantasy world as a buff elf.

Players must help her fight ghoulish enemies and get home in the most efficient way possible: spectacular vehicular mayhem and iseka-ing helpful resources into her dimension. Hit pedestrians, break through billboards at full speed, make rushed deliveries, and smash cops into oblivion. Together, you’ll unlock the Galactic Gate, defeat the Skeleton King, and claim his legendary Scroll of Resurrection.

Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! SWITCH 2 REVEAL:

Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! is a humorous, OVA-sized spin on the “truck-kun” meme, a recurring anime and manga trope in which protagonists are transported to fantasy worlds after being hit by a truck. True to Strange Scaffold’s style, the game blends absurdist comedy with personal storytelling as its characters find unexpected connection and surmount impossible odds.

Key Features:

  • Dodge cops, make deliveries, and smash through objects in the chaotic small town of Wenvale, USA!
  • Complete objectives across two worlds to power up a Galactic Gate with stars and unlock a subversive, heartwarming story rooted in a love for anime and its absurdities.
  • Run over pedestrians to turn them into monsters Carissa can slay for stars and XP. It’s fine! Don’t worry! Stop thinking about it!!
  • Energetic, ska-inspired soundtrack by award-winning composer David Mason (Dredge, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3).
  • A giant, screaming man whose meat you can legally drive through.

About Strange Scaffold

Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., known for his work as a leading developer on Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere, I Am Your Beast, and dozens of other critically acclaimed projects. For more information on Strange Scaffold, visit www.strangescaffold.com.

FIRE UP YOUR OVENS, EXPAND YOUR TERRITORY AND CONQUER THE WORLD OF FLAVOR IN ECONOMIC MANAGER FOOD TRUCK EMPIRE

Download the Extended Demo on Steam Today, and Sign Up to Join the Upcoming Playtest to Get a Taste of What’s to Come

LONDON (Aug. 20, 2026) – Fire up your grills and hit the streets to make your fortune in Food Truck Empire, the economic strategy/management title from developer Lichthund (Lichtspeer, ROCKBEASTS) and publisher Fireshine Games (Denshattack!, Far Far West) heading to PC via Steam this year. Players can download an extended demo now on Steam to begin customizing their fleet and crafting recipes for their hungry customers, with sign-ups open for the next playtest packed with even more tasty secret ingredients coming in Sept. Food Truck Empire will also be playable on the Gamescom showfloor in the Indie Arena Booth, Hall 10.2, Booth F010g – E019: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1872970/Food_Truck_Empire/

Become the owner of a budding food truck enterprise and grow it from a single truck serving up basic hamburgers, to managing an entire fleet of trucks across multiple cities. The only way to get there is to satisfy your hungry customers with delicious and unique foods of your own creation to earn those coveted 5-star reviews.

You won’t just design your truck with colors, stickers and even your own drawings, but the entire cooking process inside. Fully automate the workflow within your trucks to be fast, efficient and, most importantly, delicious. As you unlock additional ingredients and appliances, new recipes and methods of food preparation will become available to satisfy an even wider customer base.

As you expand your fleet, you will push into new territory with different culinary preferences to learn and cater to. Will you target the downtown lunch rush to capitalize on the wealthy crowd, but face stiff competition, or go for the hungry industrial workers and late night party goers? And watch out for city-wide events that can offer a huge payout if you are able to adapt. If you don’t, you can bet your competition will.

About Lichthund

Founded in 2015 as a two-man effort, Lichthund quickly became an award-winning studio focused on unorthodox game ideas.

Today we’re a group of industry veterans focusing their creative might on building fresh and exciting experiences for a worldwide audience. Tight design, fresh art direction, and the courage to try new things are the core values of our team.

About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of acclaimed and award winning digital titles, including Far Far West, Core Keeper, Denshattack!, Voyagers of Nera and Popucom, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Atomfall from Rebellion, Balatro from Playstack, and Jurassic World Evolution 3 from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition – Gameplay

0

With the shadow drop of a remaster giving us a chance to revisit Middle-Earth we take a trio of warriors to assist the Fellowship of the Ring by distracting and taking on Sauron’s forces in Aspyr Media’s The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition.

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition – Gameplay

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition brings the cult-classic action RPG back to modern platforms, sending players into the darker reaches of Middle-earth during the War of the Ring. Form your own Fellowship as the Ranger Eradan, Dwarf Farin, or Elven Loremaster Andriel and journey north to stop Agandaûr, a powerful servant of Sauron building an army while the Fellowship of the Ring undertakes its own legendary quest. Battle through locations including Fornost and Mount Gundabad as you uncover a story taking place alongside the events of The Lord of the Rings.

Designed around three-hero cooperative action, combat combines brutal melee encounters, ranged attacks, magic, loot, and RPG character progression, with each hero offering their own abilities and skill trees. The Legacy Edition modernizes the adventure with hot-swappable characters, refined enemy targeting, an improved interface, autosaving, numerous fixes, and other quality-of-life improvements. Whether adventuring solo or assembling a Fellowship with friends, War in the North – Legacy Edition offers another chance to experience one of Middle-earth’s darker and more action-packed journeys

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition
Developer: Aspyr Media
Publisher: Aspyr Media
Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC/Steam/GOG
Release: 12th August, 2026
Price: $19.99 USD

Available here – https://linktr.ee/aspyrmedia#collection-b9b9cd3e-1ad1-45e4-98bc-ab596964973c

Summary:

Recommended – “The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition is a flawed yet enjoyable throwback action game, bringing a fresh trek through familiar faces and locales.”

Check out our review for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition here!

Check out all the latest in the world of video games, anime, and entertainment at Capsule Computers:

Website: https://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CapsuleComputers
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/capsulecomputer
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/2666558-Capsule-Computers/
Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/capsulecomputer/

PT-Inspired Psychological Horror ‘T.W.I.R.L.’ Launches Today on PC

What’s your deepest, darkest secret? I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours…

LOS ANGELES — Aug. 20, 2026 — What’s your deepest, darkest secret? I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours…again in T.W.I.R.L., the debut horror game from developer Genie Boy Games about growing up with a deep secret that must be protected for life. T.W.I.R.L. crawls out of bed today on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch versions are planned to awaken at a later date.

Awakened at 3:00 AM each morning by an otherworldly pull drawing him out of bed, he is instructed to move through the dark, moonlit hallways of his childhood home. Creep out of the bedroom undetected. Walk down the corridor. Open the door. Now “T.W.I.R.L.” — whatever that means.

TELL NO ONE. Not a soul can know. Feel every trembling step forward with haptic controller feedback, exploring an oddly cozy house of horrors rendered through a nostalgic, retro lens. Wander through memories of a concealed adolescence in P.T.-inspired loops as introspection becomes a matter of youthful life or quiet death. Protect your secrets for as long as possible. If anyone were to find out…who knows what hell would come of it?

Follow the boy as he ages into his teenage years, bearing the unspeakable weight of his past. Experience introducing a family, their house, and the unspoken enigma hiding within a story-rich narrative. Witness an intimate group of characters whose personalities are brought to life by a talented team of first-time video game voice actors, including 14-year-old Alexander Roff as “The Boy,” Shannon Mindlin as “The Girlfriend,” Jerry Schultz as “The Priest,” Colleen Arnold as “The Mother,” and others.

“Of many things, T.W.I.R.L. is a challenge to look fear in the eye and see it for what it is: nothing,” said Ben Escobar, founder of Genie Boy Games. “Through our story about childhood secrets, the loss of innocence, and growing up in 2006, we hope that our game inspires you to embrace a rediscovery of self, and an acceptance of your lifelong fears.”

Hold on tight to the truth as T.W.I.R.L. launches today on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam for $5.99, with a 15% launch discount. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch versions will launch later this year. For more information, join the community on Discord, visit the official Genie Boy Games website, and follow the developer on Twitter and Instagram.

About Genie Boy Games

Genie Boy Games is an independent game development studio helmed by film producer, writer, and director Ben Escobar, where the fusion of film and interactivity flourishes. Video games were the medium in which the team learned to convey meaningful stories. Ben pairs his penchant for meaningful filmmaking with interactive storytelling techniques revolving around minimalism, experimental horror, and abstract themes to provide a frightful narrative in the studio’s debut game T.W.I.R.L. (spawned from the David Lynch: Catch Ideas Like Fish” Game Jam by the Haunted PS1 Community), currently in development.

RAVEN2 CELEBRATES 300 DAYS WITH SPECIAL CORPS APPRECIATION FESTIVAL

LOS ANGELESAUGUST 19, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new update for its brutal dark fantasy MMORPG RAVEN2, celebrating 300 days of service with the opening of Special Corps Appreciation Festival, new growth systems, and generous player rewards.

As part of the 300-day celebration, RAVEN2 is holding a Special Corps Appreciation Festival through September 16. The event provides extensive growth support rewards, including seven different RAVEN2 Special Coupons and up to 440 Summon Scrolls. 

Of the total Summon Scroll rewards, 330 can be obtained through Dazzling Growth Support and Event: Appreciation Festival Pass, while an additional 110 Summon Scrolls can be earned through Dominion Defeat Event. The special field boss Dominion will appear during the event period that offer Summon Scrolls and crafting materials for event collection items. Additional rewards are available through Dazzling Growth Support such as Summon Scrolls, Rift Fragments, Coin of Devotion, Medal of the Sworn Vow, and more. 

The update also brings enhancement to growth systems to further support character progression. Heavenstone slots have been expanded from six to seven, while a new Heavenstone Amplification feature has been introduced. Players can also make use of the newly added Rune Enchanting system and fifth Latent Trait “Life.” 


An official sequel to Raven (EvilBane: The Iron King), RAVEN2 is a blockbuster MMORPG set in a dark fantasy realm reimagined with unrivaled graphics. As a member of the Special Corps, players will onboard on a journey to investigate dangerous and bizarre incidents under royal order, and engage in a large-scale, cruel war.

For more information about RAVEN2, stay tuned to the game’s official forumYouTube channel and Facebook . Players can also visit the official website to find out more about the game. 

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 Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

HYPER REAL Publishing Helcast, Physics-Based Roguelite Deckbuilder Hits Early Access Q1 2027, Debuting Demo at Gamescom

TOKYO — 19 August 2026 — Helcast, the physics-juggling merge-puzzle roguelite deckbuilder rooted in Norse mythology developed by Ricpau Studios, marches toward Odin’s doorstep through a collaboration with Japanese publisher HYPER REAL, and goes godslaying on PC via Steam Early Access in Q1 2027. Go hands-on with the debut demo at gamescom 2026 (Indie Arena Booth, Hall 10.2 F-010 E-019).

Odin, the All-Father, has declared war on the Underworld. The dishonorable dead have escaped Helheim, and they’re dead-set on Asgard’s destruction. Modgunn, the bridgekeeper between life and death, must fight her way from the realm of the dead to the realm of the gods and put an end to this madness once and for all!

Fight through Hel in a combat system where merge puzzles and physics add satisfying tactility to each encounter. Drop weapons into shifting platforms to merge them, dealing damage while becoming a bigger, more powerful weapon. Aim and account for mass, velocity, and ricochets to trigger multi-hit merge combo chains. Modgunn strikes whatever stands above the merge — position carefully or a perfect combo might go to waste in an empty corner.

Each class plays with its own godslaying combat mechanics: balance offensive prowess and defensive resiliency as the Shieldmaiden, whose merge combos build up armor during every skirmish. Or, strike from afar with the Huntress, whose piercing arrows mix with magic that can add Burn, Chill, and Life-Steal onto every hit.

Turn the tide of battle in an instant with Spells and Totems that reshape the arena. Summon a vicious bird of prey with the Eagle Totem that attacks all enemies when hit, and keep the Oath Ring in play for added damage after every merge. Strike the Pulse Stone to blast objects in all directions, opening pathways to merge unreachable weapons beneath the stack.

In the debut demo available at Gamescom, battle through the first realm of mythical brutes across merge-puzzle battles that reward precision as much as planning. Early Access opens up four realms and the first visceral boss battle, with the march on Odin himself arriving at 1.0. 

“It’s cliché to say no run is ever the same, but with physics-based merge mechanics, we can say that literally every turn within Helcast’s gameplay is unique,” said Rickard Paulsson, lead developer at Ricpau Studios. “HYPER REAL has taken our original vision for Helcast to new heights, and we look forward to gamescom attendees taking the first look at gameplay at the end of the month.”

Helcast will arrive on PC via Steam Early Access in Q1 2027 with language support options in English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, and German. 

About Ricpau Studios

Founded by developer and artist Rickard Paulsson, Ricpau Studios is a five-person independent team based in Gothenburg, Sweden, with background spanning indie, AA and AAA development. Helcast is the studio’s first commercial release.

About HYPER REAL

HYPER REAL is a Japan-based publisher that specializes in bringing edgy, unique indie games to global audiences, with an emphasis on tapping into developers’ raw creativity and seeking to expand the concept of what video games are as a whole. The team behind HYPER REAL brings experience across a wide range of titles, from AAA blockbusters to indie games. 

Sandbox survival game Honeycomb: The World Beyond launches on PC, PS5 and Xbox September 8th

Demo coming to Steam on August 31st!

Los Angeles, California – August 19, 2026 – Developer Frozen Way Studio, in partnership with publisher Snail Games USA, have revealed that their survival sandbox game Honeycomb: The World Beyond will launch September 8th on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms. You won’t have to wait that long to play it, as a demo is coming to Steam on August 31st! Gamescom attendees will also be able to play it at Hall 8.1, A-041. Prepare for a journey of scientific exploration and survival on an awe-inspiring planet that can be both incredibly friendly – and slightly hostile.

Honeycomb: The World Beyond puts players in the astro boots of Hennessy, a pioneer forging an expedition on an uninhabited, mysterious planet that could be the key to saving mankind. Explore the world of Sota7 and uncover its secrets. From calm forests and vibrant jungles to vast fields spread at the foot of a mysterious volcano, every trek through its diverse terrain is sure to leave a lasting impression. Carve out a home for yourself and use that safe space to further your research. Play your part in saving the Earth’s ecosystem through experimenting with innovative bioengineering mechanics on Sota7.

Gathering information about an ecosystem is a crucial part of a bioengineer’s work. Analyze samples and procure resources carefully in order to find familiar patterns and understand this world. This will help you create new, fascinating life forms that will harmonize with its alien environment. Hennessy’s understanding of Sota7’s new ecosystem will be fundamental in solving the problems back on Earth. Use innovative in-game mechanics such as allogamy and grafting to create hybrids that could change the world. Unleash your inner scientist and become a master of the art of crossbreeding.

A true explorer needs a safe haven to rest and contemplate if they’re to succeed. Plan and build your perfect modular base as a means of shelter, as well as a lab to carry out your experiments, report progress, and rest. Inspired by natural shapes found in Art Nouveau, the modular design of your base isn’t just a visual feature, but also a strategic advantage that allows you to adapt to your changing needs as an explorer and a scientist. Nestled within your base lies a sanctuary of profound significance: the laboratory. Here you can grow as a scientist and bioengineer. Gather resources and create varied laboratory devices to experiment with samples collected during the exploration of the world. Cultivate plants to decorate your place as well as yield a satisfying harvest. Ensure your base is a habitat that matches its surroundings in form and function. 

Honeycomb: The World Beyond is our realization of the dream of intergalactic adventuring. Of landing on a strange new planet and having to figure out how it functions on an organic level,” said developers at Frozen Way. “We wanted to capture both the awesome wonder of a strange, new world, as well as the creative freedom that comes from taming it your own way. “Honeycomb: The World Beyond offers a world of discovery and innovation, and we can’t wait for you to touch down on Sota 7 on September 8th!”

Frozen Way Studio has partnered with NVIDIA to integrate advanced features such as NVIDIA RTXDI, NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 with Ray Reconstruction, Multi Frame Generation and Reflex to deliver a visually stunning and immersive experience.

Honeycomb: The World Beyond key features:

  • Explore the unknown – each corner of Sota7 offers diverse biomes with different plants and animals for you to discover. Explorer, let curiosity guide your steps! Encounter the kaleidoscope of life forms, learn about them, and apply that knowledge to further research.
  • Awaken your inner bioengineer – in Honeycomb: The World Beyond you are both observer and creator. Find and experiment with new fauna and flora species to unlock their potential.
  • Witness the synergy of nature and science – crossbreed various plants or animals using bioengineering mechanics such as grafting and allogamy..
  • Build your perfect base –  to survive and conduct experiments, you need to build your base of operations. Gather materials and set up your own sanctuary – an oasis in a foreign world. If you’re not a keen builder, utilize the Planning Mode – which will do the job for you!
  • Arrange the laboratory – the heart of your base is a lab, where you can experiment with collected samples.
  • Find hidden riches – remember that Sota7 is a unique yet challenging place. You should always be on the lookout for better resources!
  • Survive at any cost – face the upcoming challenges with courage and try to survive in the unfamiliar world of Sota7.

Honeycomb: The World Beyond: Website | Steam | Xbox | PlayStation |

About Frozen Way Games 
Frozen Way Games is a group of over 80 cheerful people from Cracow, Poland, with a passion for video games. Gamedev is our lifestyle and philosophy, so there’s nothing better than seeing our creations bring a lot of joy to the community. frozenway.games

About Snail Games
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