During Etheria: Restart’s launch celebration, players can participate in limited-time summon banners for two new SSR Animus characters; read on to find out more!

Shanghai, China — 13 June, 2025 | Etheria: Restart is introducing its newest SSR Animus characters to the game this weekend; Hoyan and Holden, both R.C.S executioners and possessed of devastating skill-sets in battle. 

Etheria: Restart introduces its newest SSR Animus — Hoyan, the formidable sixth executioner of R.C.S., and she’s bringing a deadly edge to the battlefield. With a unique passive ability that allows her to cheat death, Hoyan heals herself upon receiving fatal damage and retaliates with her ultimate move. Her role as a high-output, survival-based damage dealer is sure to shift PvE and PvP metas across the board.

The second new SSR Animus, Holden, is the enigmatic sixth-ranked Executioner of R.C.S.  — veiled in mystery and misdirection. At first glance, he appears a fragile youth, but in truth, he is a relentless combatant whose attack power scales with his defence stats. Once battle begins, Holden ramps up his counterattack rate and damage output, using his ultimate skill to dispel enemy buffs and debilitate their offensive strength. 

His kit revolves around sustained DPS, utility disruption, and powerful counter mechanics, making him a strategic asset in high-pressure PvE and PvP scenarios. Whether repelling foes with sheer resilience or cutting through their formations with precision, Holden is a blade cloaked in calm — and danger.

Official Launch Summons: June 14-26

Players can participate in limited-time summon banners for two new SSR Animus characters:

The Unseen Lady

• Guarantees SSR Hoyan
• Available June 14, 4:00 AM – June 26, 3:59 AM (SVT)
• Guaranteed pull within 80 summons
• Banner Type: Anima Limited Summon

Abyss Hunter

• Guarantees SSR Holden
• Available June 14, 4:00 AM – June 26, 3:59 AM (SVT)
• Guaranteed pull within 80 summons
• Banner Type: Anima Limited Summon

Etheria: Restart is set in a future where humanity’s minds have been uploaded into a digital sanctuary called Etheria, the game’s story explores themes of memory loss, corrupted identities, and digital permanence. It’s now officially live with players able to join on the Apple store, Google Play, or via the official website. 

XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users. 

XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

Atlanta-based pop culture event gathers together than 59,000 fans

ATLANTA, GA — June 12, 2025 — MomoCon, the largest celebration of gaming and anime in the Southeast United States, once again broke its annual attendance records as it celebrated its 20th anniversary with 59,222 fans at the Georgia World Congress Center this past Memorial Day weekend.

This year, MomoCon welcomed back renowned game director, designer, and writer Goichi “Suda51” Suda (No More Heroes series, Shadows of the Damned, and the recently announced Romeo IS A DEADMAN) joined by friend and collaborator Hidetaka “Swery” Suehiro, the director and writer of cult hits including the Deadly Premonition series and D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die. The pair led a panel discussion on their upcoming roguelike hack n’ slash thriller Hotel Barcelona, slated for release late this year.

MomoCon 2025 raised a total of more than $12,500 for its charity partner Johnson STEM Activity Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides hands-on STEM education opportunities and materials to underserved youth.

MomoCon is set to return to the Georgia World Congress Center from May 21-24, 2026 for another four days filled with video games, animation, and all things pop culture. The first special guests for next year’s event are the stars of Netflix’s Dan Da Dan anime: A.J. Beckles (Tokyo Revengers, Mufasa: The Lion King, Beyblade X), Kari Wahlgren (Fate series, Rick and Morty, Phineas and Ferb), and Ben Diskin (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Codename: Kids Next Door, Aggretsuko).

For more information, visit the official MomoCon website, and follow MomoCon on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Discord, and Instagram for event updates. 

About MomoCon

Founded in 2004 by Jessica Merriman and Chris Stuckey, then students at Georgia Tech, MomoCon has grown from a 700-person on-campus event to the largest event in the Southeast United States for fans of video games, animation, cosplay, comics, and tabletop games.

Silver Lining Interactive unleashes two deadly physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, including a Special Edition packed with collectables worthy of a true ninja.

Macclesfield, UK – 12th June, 2025. Silver Lining Interactive has joined forces with publisher Dotemu and acclaimed developer The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous) to bring NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, the fierce new side-scrolling chapter in the legendary NINJA GAIDEN saga, to life in two breathtaking physical editions, launching on September 12th 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. 

A bold mix of the 8-bit and modern trilogies by KOEI TECMO GAMES, Ragebound slices its way into new territory with the best of both eras to bring the ultimate epic adventure. 

Two Editions. One Epic Legacy.
Fans can pick between the Standard Edition and the Special Edition – both packed with the legendary spirit of NINJA GAIDEN. The Standard Edition delivers

• Full-throttle game for PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch
• Heart-pounding soundtrack
• Retro booklet

But for those seeking the true path of ninja mastery and devotion, the Special Edition awaits.

Special Edition Includes:

• Standard edition contents – Game, Soundtrack and Retro Booklet
• Cloth map – frame it or study it like a true warrior.
• 4 metal pins – Bold, pixel-art-inspired designs you’ll want to show off (or guard like treasure).-
• Double-Sided Hero Medallion – A solid metal coin featuring both protagonists: feel the weight of the legend!
• Pixel Stage Standee – A badass backdrop to show off your ninja pride on any shelf.
• Double-Sided Poster – Wall-worthy art showdown!
• All encased in a premium collector’s box

This meticulously crafted edition is more than a game, it’s a tribute to a legendary franchise and a must-have for fans who walk the path of shadows.

Both the Standard and Special Editions are available from Silver Lining Direct and local retail stores throughout North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and regions in the Middle East. Pre-orders are live now, so secure your copy and bring honour to your collection.

The way of the ninja is never easy… but it has never looked this good.

Do you have what it takes to become a true ninja master?

Pre-order the NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Standard and Special Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch now from Silver Lining Direct or your local retail store throughout North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and regions in the Middle East.

From the acclaimed creators of Blasphemous comes NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, a masterful fusion of the 8-bit classics and the intensity of the modern 3D era. Classic lore, modern precision. This is NINJA GAIDEN reimagined.

The story kicks off as Ryu Hayabusa journeys to America to honour his father’s will. In his absence, the seal between worlds shatters, unleashing a demonic army on Hayabusa Village.

With Ryu away, young ninja Kenji Mozu, his protégé, must rise. Outmatched and desperate, Kenji dares to do the unthinkable: forge an alliance with the notorious Black Spider Clan. Together, they’ll defy ancient rivalries to stop the Demon Lord’s advance.

Ragebound delivers the pick-up-and-play feel of the originals, now with deep, strategic combat and a twist: dual protagonists. Command both Kenji and the lethal assassin Kumori as you unravel their intertwined fates.

Unleash devastating Ninja Fusion attacks, master intricate mechanics, and test your skills in a world that honours NINJA GAIDEN’s roots while raising the bar for modern pixel art. Every enemy, every frame, is crafted with brutal beauty.

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 Dotemu

Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in bringing back the best video games and legendary pop culture licenses on PC and modern consoles, to create experiences carefully crafted for fans around the world.

The Dotemu team has published and developed a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including the award-winning games Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, other great development and publishing work from Dotemu includes Metal Slug Tactics, Windjammers 1 and 2, Pharaoh: A New Era and more. Dotemu is currently working on unannounced projects planned for 2025 and beyond.

Learn more at http://www.dotemu.com.

About The Game Kitchen

Founded in 2010, The Game Kitchen is an independent game studio based in Seville, Spain. Their motto is “we make meaningful indie games”.

They are well known for both their horror point-and-click adventure The Last Door (2013) and more recently for their best-selling indie game Blasphemous (2019), and the sequel Blasphemous 2 (2023). They are currently developing Stone of Madness for PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™.

Characters From Stellar Blade – EVE, Raven, and Lily – Join the Nikke Universe in Highly Anticipated Crossover Event Featuring Two Beloved SHIFT UP Franchises

PALO ALTO, CA – June 12, 2025 – Level Infinite announced that the highly anticipated collaboration between two of Shift Up’s projects, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE x Stellar Blade is now available for PC and mobile platforms. This limited-time crossover promises an exciting fusion of the two sci-fi universes, bringing iconic Stellar Blade characters – EVE, Raven, and Lily – as playable characters to NIKKE.
  
This update also delivers an original storyline ‘MEMORIES TELLER’ where players encounter Roam, a scrap-collecting robot-in-training, who reports finding humans on the surface, kicking off a new story and unexpected encounters.  

NIKKE x Stellar Blade Collaboration Features

• Three Playable Stellar Blade Characters
  • EVE, the innocent but tenacious angel from the 7th Airborne Squad, joins as a SSR Attacker Nikke. She performs additional attacks when landing critical hits and inflicts debuffs based on the opponent’s element. Her Burst Skill enhances her skills and attack power, allowing her to unleash powerful additional attacks.
  • Raven, an angel from the 2nd Airborne Squad who found out the truth. She is also a SSR Attacker Nikke, and her attack power grows stronger whenever she destroys enemy parts. Her Burst Skill allows her to unleash AoE attacks, further enhancing her own offensive.
  • Lily, a tech-savvy engineer from the 5th Airborne Squad, supports the team as a SR Supporter Nikke, boosting the ally’s attack power and recovering the ally’s cover during battle.
• Original Story Event ‘MEMORIES TELLER.’
• The limited-time costumes for EVE, Raven, Scarlet.
• New 3D Mini-Game ‘NATIVE RAID’ featuring cinematic boss battles inspired by Stellar Blade.

With over 45 million downloads since launch, GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is available globally for PC, iOS and Android mobile devices. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE continues to deliver regular updates and content expansions that keep players immersed in the game’s evolving narrative. 

To learn more about GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, go to: http://nikke-en.com

About Level Infinite
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more.

• The Second Closed Beta for Duet Night Abyss officially launches on both PC and mobile platforms simultaneously today.
• Brand-new storylines, playable characters, and gameplays are introduced delivering a fully upgraded, more thrilling combat experience.
• F2P-friendly features such as selectable starting characters, guaranteed first pull in limited banners, and free exquisite costumes offer generous rewards for players.

HANGZHOU, CHINA – JUNE 12, 2025 – Pan Studio announced that the Second Closed Beta for Duet Night Abyss is now live today and will run for 20 days ending on July 2 at 5:00PM (UTC +8). This beta introduces 7 new playable characters, leading players into an expanded main storyline with deeper narrative layers. Comprehensive upgrades to environments, visuals, and UI, paired with new gameplay mechanics and weapons, deliver a more exhilarating and immersive combat experience. Additionally, F2P-friendly features return with selectable starter characters, guaranteed 100% UP on first pity in limited banners, and free costume trials. Be sure to dive in and explore!

Seven Playable Characters Join the Roster in Children from the Snowfield

Following the main storyline in Icelake, players journey with the protagonist to Galea Theatre, where stories in Children from the Snowfield (the second episode of Chapter of Noctoyager) officially begins. With new playable characters in the spotlight, a chilling mystery beckons players to reveal the secrets beneath.

What is the source of the eerie, raspy singing that haunts the city? What secrets lie behind the fearsome Charon Hunt that has thrown the town into panic? Are the new faces allies or foes? With immersive cutscenes and thrilling battle sequences, the narrative experience reaches new heights of tension and engagement.

Fresh Challenges Await: Discover Richer Gameplay and Exciting New Modes

This CBT introduces and refines various gameplay modes, expanding both game content and exploration depth. Enter the all-new Immersive Theatre, where players can take on increasingly difficult stages by combining strategic team compositions with diverse combat mechanics. Also, three new casual modes have been added: players can roam the map to search for the Advensphere, delve deeper into the hidden realms of the Avian Spirit Trials, or freely capture a wide variety of uniquely shaped Paniemon. These gameplay modes not only deepen the world-building but also offer diverse and immersive experiences.

Combat Revamped: Thrilling Upgrades and More Rewards Unlocked

Beyond the thrilling challenges brought by new gameplay, this test significantly increases spawn rate and density of on-screen enemies, while combat impact and control responsiveness have been enhanced to deliver stronger visual intensity and battle excitement. Additionally, over 10 new weapons have been added to expand tactical depth, like Embla Inflorescence, that locks onto targets for precise and vital kills, and Guixu Ratchet, unleashing a giant spinning blade that sweeps across the battlefield, delivering an overwhelming and exhilarating sense of power.

In addition to improvements in combat, visuals, and gameplay systems, this CBT further optimizes monetization mechanics with generous benefits. Starter Chrono (new player pool) now allows players to select a specific 5-star character, while Event Character Chronos (limited-time banner) guarantees the event-exclusive 5-star character on the first pity with a 100% drop rate. Additionally, three exquisite costumes have been released for free trial during this CBT, providing players with a richer and more personalized gaming experience.

Content Creator Event Ongoing

The official Content Creator Event for the Second Closed Beta Test is still underway. Submit your creative work for a chance to win exclusive surprise rewards. Keep the entries coming—we’re excited to see your talent shine!

Duet Night Abyss is a thrilling hybrid action RPG, featuring a dual narrative. Players can seamlessly switch between melee and ranged weapons, freely combines dynamic movements, like Helix Leap, for fast-paced and fluid battles. The game allows players to explore the intertwined fates from two perspectives through the adventure that blends high-impact action with deep, story-driven progression.

Return to the Beira D in a haunting expansion to the original story

Brighton, UK – 12 June 2025: 1986. Over a decade has passed since the Beira D incident. A specialist dive team journeys to the North Sea to uncover the truth…

From the acclaimed developer The Chinese Room comes Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest, a paid story expansion for Still Wakes the Deep, winner of three BAFTA Games Awards. Published by award-winning indie publisher Secret Mode, Siren’s Rest will launch on 18 June on Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and PlayStation®5 (PS5™), for $12.99/£9.99/€12.99.

Set over a decade after the events of Still Wakes the Deep, players will sink below the waves of the North Sea to explore what’s left of the Beira D. Swim through the underwater wreckage armed with a cutting torch, crowbar, and camera, and try to piece together the final moments of the oil rig’s crew. But beware – there are things lurking in the depths that even the sea cannot claim.

Siren’s Rest features a new story written by Sagar Beroshi (Helldivers 2) and introduces a new voice cast. Lois Chimimba (Doctor Who, Shetland) stars as Mhairi alongside Lorn Macdonald (Bridgerton, The Lazarus Project) and David Menkin (Final Fantasy XVI, Alan Wake 2), and the cast are once more directed by Kate Saxon.

About Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest
1986. The Beira D is now a groaning steel catacomb interred in the inky depths of the North Sea. What really happened that December day in 1975, when communications to the mainland were severed and the rig sank without a trace? What answers can be given to families who still grieve, ten years on?

You are Mhairi. And you will find those answers. As the leader of a saturation dive to the wreck of the Beira D, you descend, a fragile light in the crushing dark. Your mission: uncover the fate of the crew and recover what remains of their passing.

Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest launches on 18 June for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5 for $12.99/£9.99/€12.99, with a 15% launch discount available on Steam.

A copy of the base game is required to play this expansion.

Still Wakes the Deep is available from for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5. It is also available with Game Pass for console and PC.

About Secret Mode

Secret Mode is an independent publisher and the winner of the Ukie Best UK Publisher 2024 award and the Debug Indie Game Best Influencer Marketing 2025 award. Our titles include Still Wakes the Deep, A Little to the Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and indie action RPG Empyreal. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything. 

About The Chinese Room

The Chinese Room is an award-winning game development studio based in Brighton, UK. Since 2012, the studio has built a reputation for innovative first-person gaming. Its titles include the ground-breaking Dear Esther (2012); the cult horror Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs (2013); the internationally acclaimed Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture (2015), the recent acclaimed Still Wakes the Deep (2024), and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (TBA).

Since joining the Sumo Digital family in 2018, The Chinese Room has been hard at work building on its reputation for creative excellence in game development. From humble roots in modding and academia to a team of over one hundred game devs and numerous influential titles, the studio is busy with projects that merge TCR storytelling with new directions, new genres and new ambitions.

Global Release Introduces New Features, PvP Gameplay, and Digital Ownership Through the Mythical Platform

ZÜRICH & LOS ANGELES–FIFA, the global governing body of football, and next-generation gaming technology studio Mythical Games today announced the worldwide launch of FIFA Rivals, the officially licensed arcade-style mobile football game now available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

Powered by FIFA’s global license and Mythical Games’ cutting-edge platform, FIFA Rivals delivers an arcade-style football experience with gamers building their dream teams and attempting to dominate their rivals by competing in live events and PvP leagues. Following a successful soft launch, the global launch introduces innovative features, fast-paced multiplayer, enhanced gameplay, and digital ownership, providing a fresh take on competitive football gaming.

“Football is the world’s game, and we’re thrilled to bring its billions of global fans an experience that captures the thrill of the sport, with the accessibility of mobile gaming,” said John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games. “With FIFA Rivals, we’re blending high-energy arcade gameplay with team-building strategy and actual ownership in gaming. This is just the beginning of what we believe will become a landmark title in gaming.”

In FIFA Rivals, gamers can build their dream football team from their favorite stars, teams, and leagues, compete in real-time PvP matches, and take on live events to climb the global leaderboards. Dynamic gameplay and intuitive controls, designed for mainstream mobile gamers, allow users to pull off skill moves, trick shots, and signature plays from star athletes — each represented as a tradable digital collectible on the Mythical Marketplace.

Highlights include:

• Fast-paced PvP gameplay designed for mobile users worldwide
• Skill-based progression with real-time events and competitive leagues
• Player collectible ownership and trading through blockchain technology, with no prior web3 knowledge required
• PVE Scenarios Mode to hone your skills and relive highlights from famous matches
• Access to Mythical Marketplace allowing gamers to trade, buy, and sell their way to the greatest football team.

The launch of FIFA Rivals forms part of FIFA’s broader objective to make esports and gaming more accessible, offering fans across the globe a wide range of digital football experiences. The global launch of the free-to-play mobile game FIFA Rivals marks the latest milestone in this journey.

FIFA Rivals is available now on the App Store and Google Play Store. For updates and more information, visit fifa.rivals.game and join the community on X (@fifarivals).

About Mythical Games

Acknowledged by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021 and recently Forbes’ Best Startup Employers (2024), Mythical Games is a next-generation game company creating world-class games and empowering players to take ownership of their in-game assets through the use of blockchain technology. The team has helped develop major franchises, including Call of Duty, Call of Duty Mobile, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Magic: The Gathering, EA Madden, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Marvel Strike Force, Modern Warfare 3, and Skylanders. Mythical’s current games, Blankos Block Party and NFL Rivals, are already played by millions of consumers worldwide and create a new economy for players, allowing them to engage in a new way with games, but also directly trade and transact safely with other players worldwide.

The Mythical Marketplace, the first in-game blockchain Marketplace on iOS and Android, provides gamers with ownership and control over the purchase and sale of digital assets, while the Mythical Platform protects gamers that may be new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items.

Available exclusively on PlayStation®5 until 18th June 2025.

Hertfordshire, 12^th June 2025 – Last week, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA announced that Nioh 3 will be releasing simultaneously in early 2026 on PlayStation® 5 and Windows PC via Steam®. To celebrate, a free limited-time demo exclusive to PlayStation®5 was released.

The Nioh 3 Alpha Demo is available for a limited time until 18^th June 2025. The free demo allows players to try out the new Samurai and Ninja gameplay styles, providing an early look at the game, including an in-progress character creation system. Players are invited to enjoy the final weekend of this demo and provide feedback through a survey on the official game website upon completion.

Clearing the demo will also unlock a special helmet to use in Nioh 3’s full game upon release.Nioh 3 is currently in development and is scheduled for release early 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French. Italian, German and Spanish.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warrior’s series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

©KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Team NINJA is a trademark of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

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©2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation”, “PS5 logo”, “PS5”, “PlayStation Shapes Logo” and “Play Has No Limits” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

June 10th, 2025 – Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC25) officially kicked off, launching a week-long series of events, with the 2025 Apple Design Awards presented during the opening session. Infold Games’ Infinity Nikki received the award in the Visuals and Graphics category. Founder Yao Runhao attended the ceremony in person to accept the award.

Caption: 2025 Apple Design Awards ceremony, Infold Game Founder Runhao Yao is pictured in the back row, first from the left.

 As “a beautiful open world built around the joy of collection”, Infinity Nikki received high praise from the Apple Design Award. The comment highlighted the game’s ground-breaking innovation in shifting the  gameplay focus on collecting clothes instead of weapons. Also commented that “Lavish yet cozy at the same time, Infinity Nikki is an often literally glowing example of what mobile graphics can be.”

Caption: Award description from Apple’s official website

As the world’s first cross-platform open-world game built on Unreal Engine 5, Infinity Nikki has been celebrated globally for its exceptional visual effect and graphics design. During its beta release, IGN awarded the game an impressive 9/10, recommending Infinity Nikki as “deep open-world exploration, a quirky story, and some of the most beautiful in-game outfits you’ll ever see.” Besides IGN, 29 international media outlets contributed to a collective score of 80 on Metacritic.

“One of the best-looking games of the year.” —The aesthetic expression of Infinity Nikki is only made possible with the technological breakthrough of its developers. To render the intricate fabric textures and dazzling lighting effects, the development team implemented over 100 proprietary technical innovations. For example, to present dynamic movement across a wide variety of outfits, the team carefully distinguished the texture of different fabrics  and employed advanced skeletal physics to simulate the real-world behavior of different materials.

“Collect clothes instead of weapons, lavish yet cozy at the same time.” — This refreshing gameplay philosophy is one of the standout reasons Infinity Nikki caught the attention of Apple. The game uniquely combines dress-up mechanics with an open-world framework, delivering a relaxing and immersive experience through elegant outfit design, audio, and visual expression. For instance, when Nikki crafts the “Wind of Purity” outfit, she gains purification abilities — allowing her to purify enermies and corrupted zones on the map.

To let players capture and cherish Nikki’s magical moments across the world of Miraland, Infold Games has also overhauled the in-game camera. With upgrades that allow players to adjust focal length, lighting, aperture, filters, and character actions — along with dynamic scene rendering based on weather and environment setting — Infinity Nikki offers a powerful tool for visual storytelling and memory-making.

“It’s beauty, not violence.” — As players explore the richly designed landscapes and intricate fashion, Infinity Nikki’s light combat and progression mechanics have sparked passionate discussion among global players who say it offers “no substitute.” Nikki, together with her charming companion “Momo”, has bounced her way into the hearts of players worldwide.

Caption: The Apple Design Award trophy for Infinity Nikki.

“We thought it would take time for players to appreciate an uncoventional and slow-paced open-world game. But on launch day, the average play time showed us many were already indulged.” said Yao Runhao in an internal memo the day after the game’s open beta launch.

WWDC25 hosts its Media Day on June 10, Pacific Time, (UTC-7), where Infinity Nikki and other development teams will engage directly with members of the press.

About Infold Games

Infold Games is an international business brand created by Papergames. Based in Singapore, Infold Games strives to develop creative projects with strong emotional connections and immersive experiences to inspire and encourage players around the world. It is well regarded for the Nikki series and the Love series with more than 400 million downloads worldwide. The team is currently developing AAA projects including Ballad of Antara and Project: The Perceiver as well as the next installment of the Nikki series, Infinity Nikki, a whimsical open-world adventure.

Update Kicks off With Exciting Events, Introduces New Resonators Cartethyia and Lupa, New Weapons and Brand New Septimont Region

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – JUNE 12 – Kuro Games has today released the latest update for its award-winning, story-rich, open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves. The version 2.4 update titled ’Lightly We Toss The Crown’ offers an impressive amount of new content, events, optimizations and updates. Notable features include the debut of resonators Cartethyia and Lupa, a brand new region called Septimont, events for everyone including the Gifts of Grand Opening where players can claim 10 Radiant Tides through in-game mail simply for logging in, added Echoes, new Convenes bundles, and plenty more! The update is now available on all platforms where Wuthering Waves is playable.
 
Watch the Wuthering Waves Cartethyia – COME TO LIGHT trailer below:

Wuthering Waves Version 2.4 Gameplay Features, Events and Bundles

• New Main Quest
  • Chapter II Act V – Shadow of Glory
  • Chapter II Act VI – Flames of Heart
• Gifts of Grand Opening
  • Claim Radiant Tide x10 via in-game mail
• New Outfits
  • Laurel Nymph
  • Changli – Deluxe Outfit
  • Splashing Summer
  • Carlotta – Deluxe Outfit
• New Region
  • Septimont
• New Echoes
  • Lioness of Glory
  • Nightmare: Kelpie
  • Kerasaur
  • Pilgrim’s Shell
  • Devotee’s Flesh
  • Spectro Drake
  • Fusion Drake
  • Havoc Drake
• New Phantom Echoes
  • Phantom: Cuddle Wuddle
  • Phantom: Fae
  • Ignis
• New Sonata Effects
  • Windward Pilgrimage
    • 2 Piece Set: Aero DMG + 10%
    • 5 Piece Set: Hitting a target with Aero Erosion increases Crit Rate by 10% and grants 30% Aero DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
  • Flaming Clawprint
    • 2 Piece Set: Fusion DMG +10%
    • 5 Piece Set: Casting Resonance Liberation increases Fusion DMG of Resonators in the team by 15% and the caster’s Resonance Liberation DMG by 20% lasting for 35 seconds.
• New Echo Aspects
  • Premium Aspect: Dawn upon Thorns (Glide)
  • Premium Aspect: Dawn upon Thorns (Flight)
  • Exploration Aspect: Moment of Triumph (Flight)
  • Obtainable through Special Events
• New Permanent Challenge Gameplay
  • Banners Never Fall
• New Tactical Hologram Challenge
  • Tactical Hologram: Kelpie
• Optimizations
  • In-Game Guide Depot: Visit the In-Game Guide Depot for information on how to build your Resonators and set up optimum team comps.
  • Focus Mode: Main quest Focus Mode will become available once Version 2.4 goes live. In Focus Mode, no Resonator or location will become unavailable as you progress through a quest.
  • Global Filter: Added the Global Filter feature for PC, PS5, and Mac. Select a filter that you prefer on the Global Filter page and adjust the intensity of the filter. Using the Global Filter feature allows you to adjust in-game visuals. Please note that cutscenes and UI elements will not be affected by the filter.
  • Main Quest Fast Track Event: Optimized the event “Next Stop: Rinascita.” After activating Jinzhou’s Resonance Nexus during Main Quest, you can go to Rinascita directly and start experiencing Version 2.0 content.
  • More Optimizations Coming: Stay tuned for more official announcements on updates and optimizations.
• Lightly We Toss the Crown
  • New Resonators
    • Cartethyia
    • Lupa
  • Upcoming Featured Resonator Convene
    • Phase I – Dance in the Storm’s Wake
    • Phase II – Roar of Triumph
  • New Weapons
    • Defier’s Thorn
    • Wildfire Mark
  • Upcoming Featured Weapon Convene
    • Phase I – Defier’s Thorn
    • Phase II – Wildfire Mark
  • Special Events
    • The Everglorious Summit
    • Area Exploration Event
    • Septimont Travel Atlas
    • Featured Exploration Event
    • Uncovering Past Heroes
    • Photo Collection Event
    • Gifts of Applause
    • 7-Day Login Event
    • All Out! Towards the Peaks of Prestige
    • Echo Combat Event
    • Lollo Campaign: Verification
    • Featured Commission Event
    • Virtual Crisis: Frontier Trials
    • Crisis Trial Challenge Event

Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Compose a harmonious battle concerto with characters of different abilities. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breathtaking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
 
Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, Mac App Store, PC via The Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Steam.  

ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.

Kuro Games independently developed Punishing: Gray Raven, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG Wuthering Waves is receiving the same public reception.