Multiplayer Mayhem & More update now live – Yield! Fall of Rome is 50% off in Steam’s Daily Deal

Hamburg, Germany – June 8, 2025 – Developer Billionwords and publisher Daedalic Entertainment announce a significant content update for Yield! Fall of Rome, titled the “Multiplayer Mayhem & More”-update hitting another big milestone on the game’s roadmap to Release 1.0. This latest release introduces major enhancements to multiplayer gameplay, new buildings and wonders, improved mechanics, and expanded strategic options. Yield! Fall of Rome is currently featured in Steam’s Turn-Based Thursday Fest and available at 50% off as part of a Daily Deal. There’s never been a better time to join the battle for Europe. A list of changes from the update can be found below.

Steam-Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561960/Yield_Fall_of_Rome/ 

List of Enhancements for the “Multiplayer Mayhem and More”-Update

Multiplayer Upgrades
The update introduces two new multiplayer lobby types:

• Live Lobbies: Public real-time lobbies that any player can join. Players can chat, adjust settings within the lobby, and must confirm readiness before starting the match.
• Asynchronous Lobbies: Public async matches that can fill over time, enabling more flexible matchmaking.

Additionally, players can now add AI opponents to both live and asynchronous games. Cooperative play against AI teams is also possible, although AI behavior remains unchanged.

Technical improvements include a more efficient network protocol that reduces data usage and improves synchronization speed, along with in-game chat for all multiplayer sessions.

New and Rebalanced Buildings
Several updates enhance early and mid-game strategies:

• New Level 1 Building: Barracks – Produces civilian units (2 production)
• New Level 2 Building: Corn Silo – +6 population, costs 4 production
• Rebalanced Level 1 Throne – Now grants 3 gold per kill (4 production)
• Watchtower – Extended sight range
• Embassy (Level 2) – Reveals the nearest undiscovered city

National Wonders
The update adds a new tier of strategic late-game structures:

• Wild Boar – Rewards +1 of each yield when chopping natural resources
• Woolmill – Reduces unit cost by 2 gold if 3 wool mills are present
• Stonework – Reduces building costs by 2 production with at least 2 present
• Windmill – Intended to reduce supply costs (currently not functional due to technical constraints)
• Royal Science Institute (Level 3) – Grants +3 gold for each technology already researched when constructed

Additional Improvements

• Completing all policy milestones now awards a Crown
• New unit skills: Shield and Greater Shield, boosting defense against ranged attacks
• Adjustments to Raid and Siege skills to affect fortified units with reduced strength
• Scouts now gain experience from exploring huts
• Palace building income slightly increased
• Lumberhuts now cost 3 gold

Veterancy Overhaul
Many unit types, particularly navy, scouts, and civilian units, have received a balance and progression update, further diversifying strategic options.

Currently Featured in Turn-Based Thursday Fest
Yield! Fall of Rome is currently featured in Steam’s Turn-Based Thursday Fest and available at 50% off as part of a Daily Deal. There’s never been a better time to join the battle for Europe.

For more information, visit the Steam-page.

About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 17 years, bringing its titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, REVEIL, Potion Tycoon, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.

Please look out for upcoming games, including The Occultist, Woodo, Once Upon a Puppet, Wild Woods, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon.

Follow Daedalic Entertainment on Steam so you don’t miss out on future releases: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/daedalic.

Los Angeles – June 7, 2025 – Shortly after premiering the gameplay trailer of Dying Light: The Beast during Summer Game Fest, Techland followed up with a full 30 minute gameplay walkthrough for the most anticipated action survival horror of this summer. Players are getting an extended look at what makes Dying Light: The Beast so unique: A rare combination of open world and survival horror, first in class parkour and off-road driving, technically advanced, next-gen graphics showing you the beautiful Castor Woods valley in full decay, our trademark day & night cycle which impacts not only the visuals but changes the whole gameplay, and a one of a kind hero who’s not just fighting a world full of zombies but also a fierce inner conflict between man and beast.

In addition to the gameplay demo, fans can also hear more about the development process directly from Franchise Director Tymon Smektała. In the latest Dev Blog he shares the studio’s passion and dedication in crafting Dying Light: The Beast, highlighting its significance as their most ambitious project to date. The blog post also reflects on the 10-year journey of the Dying Light series and expresses gratitude for the unwavering support of the community.

Dying Light: The Beast – Dev Blog: Save the date, Survivors!

Dying Light: The Beast launches August 22, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-order now to get the Hero of Harran bundle featuring a set of items that bring back dear memories from Dying Light’s history. And while you’re waiting – why not explore the acclaimed legacy of the franchise? Kyle Crane’s origin story in Dying Light is currently up to 80% off, while you can get Dying Light 2: Stay Human for up to 67% off for a limited time.

For more information about the Dying Light franchise and Techland, head to dyinglightgame.com or follow us on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or X.

About Techland

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wrocław and Warsaw, we’ve built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.

We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.

Bake a cake filled with love and bond deeply with Caleb in No-Return Night

June 8, 2025 – Love and Deepspace players will celebrate the birthday of their beloved Caleb in No-Return Night, where they’ll spend rest and relaxation time with the beleaguered Colonel, helping him take the weight off his shoulders by enjoying a homemade cake, filled to the brim with the love and adoration only Love and Deepspace players can provide.  

New Limited-Time Wish Pool: “Caleb: No-Return Night”

From 5:00 AM on June 8 to 4:59 AM on June 15 (server time), players can unlock a brand-new limited 5-Star Memory: [Caleb: No-Return Night] through a dedicated birthday-limited Wish Pool. With drastically increased drop rates, this exclusive memory will give players a rare and heartfelt glimpse into Caleb’s inner world.

Note: This 5-Star Memory is event-exclusive and will not be added to the permanent Xspace Echo Wish Pool.

Summer Daydream: Caleb’s Birthday Event

The celebration continues in Summer Daydream, a special multi-part birthday event where players can express their affection through:

• Cake DIY – Prepare a delicious cake just for Caleb
• An Event Shop to unlock custom birthday items
• A sweet and surprising Event Story
• A Birthday Video Call directly from Caleb
• A chance to Write a Birthday Card that will reach him
• 10 Free Pulls via Caleb’s in-game birthday mail

On his birthday, present him with the [Cake] and [Card] you made, and unlock the birthday story.

Birthday Mail: Free Pulls & A Special Call

Players who log in between June 8 and June 15 will receive a special [Deepspace Wish: Limited ×10] in their inbox to commemorate the occasion, along with a birthday video call from Caleb—an intimate moment no Hunter will want to miss.

Dreamy Shop: Unique Birthday Rewards

By completing event tasks and collecting [Pilot Ta-ta Discs], players can redeem them in the Dreamy Shop for a range of birthday-exclusive items, including:

• 3-Star Memory – Caleb: His Gravity
  Daily Outfit – Caleb: Skyline Clouds
• Photo Pose – Caleb: His Gravity
• Chibi Avatar – Caleb: Intertwined Hearts
• With Him Decor – Custom Hang: Intertwined Warmth
• Title – My Exclusive Summer’s Embrace
• Background Music – Summer Chimes
• And an additional [Deepspace Wish: Limited ×10]

During the event, the new [Universal Gravity Pack] and [Cloud Walk Pack] series, which include [Deepspace Wish: Limited] and other materials, will be available in Shop at special prices, up to 90% off.

Whether it’s through heartfelt messages, shared memories, or the perfect slice of cake, Caleb: No-Return Night invites players to make every moment count.

More information about Love and Deepspace is available on the official website here.

About Love and Deepspace

Love and Deepspace by Infold Games transports players to a galaxy-wide adventure as a Wanderer-slaying Deepspace Hunter alongside five striking male heroes, all of whom possess powerful ‘Evol’ abilities and lethal finishing moves. Packed with immersive cutscenes, carefully crafted storylines, and satisfying RPG and roguelike combat, over 50 million players have downloaded the game as of January 2025.

About Infold Games

Established in 2021 and headquartered in Singapore, with branches in key cities such as Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Seoul, Infold is a company dedicated to content creation. Guided by our company culture, “Creativity that Empowers, Imagination that Inspires,” we continually create and operate long-term Intellectual Properties (IPs). Our “Nikki series” and “Mr. Love series” IPs have already amassed over ten million fans worldwide. Apart from focusing on the development of game titles like “Love and Deepspace,” “Project: The Perceiver,” and “Infinity Nikki,” Infold is also investing and innovating in various entertainment fields such as animation, film, and music to craft a more comprehensive IP ecosystem. 

Forge weapons and bonds to stand the test of time in a new action-adventure set in a vibrant world filled with beauty and danger

The world hangs in the balance as the evil Magatsu threatens the land with just the young priestess Towa and her eight companions standing in his way. Developed by Brownies inc., and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, the vibrant world of TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE comes to life as a 2D isometric roguelite. The game was revealed at Summer Game Fest and is coming on September 19, 2025 to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam® and is now available to pre-order.

TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE features engaging game play with fast-paced action, gorgeous characters in a hand-drawn style and stunning scenery reminiscing of the warmth of Japanese ink painting, and a unique soundtrack by composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. These come together to create a colorful world where visually peaceful splendor belies a lurking threat, and where courage is the only way forward. Set in a distant land, the tranquil village of Shinju is threatened by the evil Magatsu’s quest for domination. Towa, the priestess of Shinju Village, stands united with eight unique, trustworthy companions to defeat Magatsu and his evil minions.

Players choose two Guardians to venture on each quest – one guardian wields the power of the sacred sword called Tsurugi and the other is the bearer of the magical staff Kagura. Each guardian has unique skillsets that can be unlocked and upgraded both inside the dungeons and through a meta-progression in the hub world of Shinju Village. Beyond each Guardian’s abilities, players can find various crafting materials to forge and upgrade their swords, making each combat style and guardian pair unique. As the guardians pursue their quests across different timelines, the village will evolve over the years. Players develop unique bonds with residents and learn more about their customs and stories that are woven into the inner workings of the village. Ultimately, they must fight together through these colorful lands, conquer dungeons, and defeat Magatsu’s minions to restore peace to the land.

TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC on September 19, 2025.

For more information on TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok or join the conversation on X.  

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About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment.

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

From Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and Kakehashi Games, Hirogami was featured on today’s Future Games Show and launches for PC and PlayStation 5 on September 3

Tokyo, Japan – June 7, 2025 – Origami adventure Hirogami has launched its first playable demo on Steam, announced first in today’s Future Games Show Summer Showcase. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and published by Kakehashi Games, Hirogami launches for PlayStation 5 and PC on September 3, 2025.

First announced for PC in 2024, and revealed for PlayStation 5 on this week’s State of Play, Hirogami is playable today in an exclusive Steam demo available ahead of Steam Next Fest.

The new trailer reveals a first look at Hirogami’s more challenging gameplay, featuring high-stakes platforming, formidable boss battles, and a peek into the rich narrative that ties everything together.

Players can experience the action themselves in Hirogami’s Steam demo, which will be available from today and throughout Steam Next Fest from 9-16 June.

About Hirogami
In Hirogami, players will assume the role of Hiro, a brave warrior defending their fragile world from digital invaders known as “the Blight”. Armed with the ancient art of folding, Hiro harnesses the power of origami animal forms to crash, smash, leap, roll, and soar through platforming puzzles, defeat foes, and – with your help – save their tranquil homeland of Shishiki Village. 

Roll through obstacles and enemies alike as a hardy Armadillo, traverse the treetops and pound pests as a mighty Ape, and leap to previously unreachable heights as a formidable Frog.

The excitement unfolds when Hirogami launches for PlayStation 5 and PC on September 3, 2025. Wishlist on Steam, or pre-order on the PlayStation Store today.

About Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd

A team of diverse, talented, and enthusiastic people whose mission is to create and deliver exceptional gaming experiences. Over the years, Bandai Namco Studios Singapore has worked on a variety of iconic game titles such as TEKKEN 7, TEKKEN 8, ACE COMBAT 7, SOUL CALIBUR VI and Taiko no Tatsujin: VR Festival!.

About Kakehashi Games

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

Harness the Power of Æther to Become Water Itself! Flow and Crash Through the Stunning Vistas of Fading Echoes as you Unravel the History of a Shattered Planet and Fight For a Better Future.

New Tales and Emeteria unveil their First Original Action-Adventure: a Fluid, Form-shifting Journey Coming in 2026 to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. 

Paris, France – June 7, 2025 – New Tales and Emeteria made their public debut with Fading Echo, revealed for the first time during the Future Games Show — and yes, it made some waves! Currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Fading Echo is built on a simple idea: movement, combat, and enigmas can all flow from the same source.

The first trailer is now available to watch below. And if you have seen it… well, feel free to watch it again. It’s really good. (We’re not totally biased.)

 A Journey Through Fluid Gameplay

In Fading Echo, you play as One, a young Legend who shifts between human and aquatic forms to explore, fight, and adapt across ever-changing realities. From gliding through pipes as a droplet to crashing down as a water bomb, movement becomes your greatest tool — and your sharpest weapon.

Time’s unraveling, and One’s running out of track. To save what’s left of her world, she’ll need to reboot the Ætheric flow, kick the heart of a broken bastion back to life, and crack open the secrets festering in her own bloodline. Reality is fracturing fast, and the truth might be tucked into a legacy she barely understands. Oh, and there’s a flying whale, sort of… we call it the Last Wonder. Just roll with it.

The game is built around systemic interactions, where water, vapor (steam), and elemental forces collide in unexpected ways. Each ability opens up new tactical options — casting crushing waves, unleashing powerful close-range attacks, and evolving your playstyle as you unlock new skills. Master the shift between offense, tactics, and exploration to shape how you approach each encounter. Thankfully, your hero knows how to go with the flow — quite literally.

A Living, Systemic World

The Echoverse is a fractured multiverse made up of many shifting worlds — and Corel is one of them. It’s the starting point of your journey: a mysterious planet where ancient ruins, unstable portals, and strange forces collide.

Across the Echoverse, each zone rewrites the rules. Portals distort logic, surroundings evolve, and no two areas behave the same way. The world shifts in a challenging way, forcing you to adapt, experiment, and occasionally just go with the flow.

The game’s comic-inspired art direction reinforces this sense of instability and wonder, turning each zone into a striking, unpredictable space where style meets surprise.

“We didn’t want to make a backdrop — we wanted to make a world you can mess with,” says Sylvain Sechi, Head of Studio at Emeteria. “Fading Echo is a game where creativity, curiosity, and a little recklessness are always rewarded.”

“Fading Echo is our first fully internal project, and I couldn’t be prouder of what the Emeteria team has built. It’s a fresh and exciting start for us, and a great testimony to the kind of games we want to make.” added Cédric Maréchal, co-founder and CEO at New Tales.

To bring even more life into the vibrant world of Correl, Fading Echo will feature full English voiceover, brought to life by a cast of ridiculously talented (and, frankly, adorable) people — including Samantha Béart, Jasmine Bhullar, Laura Bailey, and Matt Mercer, among others.

“We’ve been incredibly fortunate. What started as a bold indie adventure somehow brought together world-class voice talents, a brilliant composer, and an extraordinary writer. I think they saw the spark in our vision and just said, ‘Let’s do this… but seriously, stop chasing me every day.’” concluded Emmanuel Obert, co-founder and CCO at New Tales.

Stay Connected

Players can already wishlist Fading Echo on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

About Emeteria

Emeteria, a New Tales studio, has embarked on a quest to CRAFT MEMORABLE GAMES. Formed by experienced, passionate, and good-hearted game developers, the studio is working with Fading Echo on its first Action-Adventure game, set in an ambitious, brand-new IP. For more information, visit www.emeteria.com.

About New Tales

New Tales is an independent publisher and game developer focused on games’ DNA & player communities. Shaped by its international background & live games expertise, the New Tales team join forces with their partner game studios, working as one team to unleash new gaming gems. For more information, visit www.newtales.com.

Melbourne, Australia – June 8, 2025 | Announced in the Frosty Games Fest, Melbourne-based studio Pixel Drake has announced their upcoming arcade sci-fi puzzle game Jupiter Junkworks is launching on PC (via Steam) in 2026, with an Early Access launch slated for late 2025. A demo is also available to download now in time for Steam Next Fest.

In Jupiter Junkworks, complete contracts to earn resources, rebuild a run-down spaceship junkyard, and unlock upgrades. Dive into a sci-fi narrative campaign where an unlikely trio of travelers from far corners of the solar system must learn to work together. But unknown to them, something awaits beyond the vault.

Set in a high-tech future among Jupiter’s moons, the story follows Ryla, Grant, and Jun—a misfit trio from vastly different corners of the solar system. After an unexpected twist of fate leaves them broke and stuck with a run-down spaceship salvage yard, they’ll have to work through their differences and pool their skills to turn Jupiter Junkworks into something worth fighting for. 

“Jupiter Junkworks is our debut title and we’re extremely excited to share what we’ve been working on with everyone,” shared Pixel Drake founder Will Deragon. “This demo release marks the first time the full team’s work will be in-game and it is amazing to see how each member’s unique style and flair have come together. For many of the team, this is their first time working on a game professionally, so it is quite surreal to see it now being available on Steam. We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and can’t wait to continue building our final vision and sharing the trio’s story with the world. And none of this could’ve happened without the support of Screen Australia, who we are deeply grateful to.”

Jupiter Junkworks is launching in 2026 on PC (via Steam), with an Early Access launch slated for later this year, and a demo available to download now on Steam. For future updates, you can follow Pixel Drake on X @pixel_drake and Bluesky. Check out the Steam Page

About Jupiter Junkworks

Set in a high-tech future among Jupiter’s moons, the story follows Ryla, Grant, and Jun—a misfit trio from vastly different corners of the solar system. After an unexpected twist of fate leaves them broke and stuck with a run-down spaceship salvage yard, they’ll have to work through their differences and pool their skills to turn Jupiter Junkworks into something worth fighting for.

As you progress, you’ll uncover secrets about their pasts, their motivations, and maybe even why the junkyard’s last owner vanished without a trace.Arcade Puzzle Action

Fast, strategic, and satisfyingly crunchy—Jupiter Junkworks brings classic arcade puzzle vibes with a fresh sci-fi twist. Complete contracts to earn resources and unlock upgrades in both gameplay and story.SLAM

Slamming blocks is at the heart of Jupiter Junkworks’ arcade puzzle action. Every slam lets you shear off parts of existing blocks or compress gaps beneath them—essential techniques you’ll need to master to succeed. It’s also how you recharge your power-ups, so keep slamming and keep the momentum going!MATCH

Match colored bits to collect valuable resources and trigger block tumbles! In many challenges, collecting these bits is your primary objective—often more important than simply clearing rows. They also carry over into the campaign, so going above and beyond your contract goals means extra resources to invest in upgrades and progress.CRUSH

Strategic placement and timing are key, as building massive rows and chaining combos together will earn you greater rewards and help you complete contracts faster. But there’s a twist: every crushed row fuels your heat meter, gradually ramping up the pace and intensity. As your heat rises, so does the speed of incoming blocks, pushing your reflexes and decision-making to the limit.SMASH

Unlock a growing arsenal of tools designed to obliterate blocks and boost your strategy. One of the first at your disposal is the Rail Driver which compresses everything in a block-wide column, clearing space and setting up massive plays. Each powerup can be used to create a unique loadout tailored to your playstyle, whether you prefer calculated combos, brute force, or chaos-fueled improvisation.The Jovian Frontier

Join Ryla, Grant, and Jun as they band together to make the most of their unexpected new life at Jupiter Junkworks. Hailing from wildly different corners of the solar system—a Mars orbital workyard, Earth’s sprawling megacities, and a commercial pilot training fleet—they’ll need to overcome their differences to have any hope of success.

As your team grows closer, so does the mystery behind Jupiter Junkworks. What really happened to the last owner? And what will you do when you finally uncover the truth ? Check out the Steam Page

About Pixel Drake

Pixel Drake is an indie game development studio mostly based in Victoria, Australia. Jupiter Junkworks is set to be their debut commercial project and brings together amazing work from talented individuals from all across Australia.

About The IndiEXP

The IndiEXP is a small marketing and PR agency based in Adelaide, Australia looking to market and promote hidden gems made by talented independent game developers.

Coming in 2026, CODE VEIN II Delivers an Epic Story that Transcends Time Across a Haunting World

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today announced CODE VEIN™ II, the next major action RPG from Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and a follow-up to the 2019 hit CODE VEIN. The debut trailer introduces a post-apocalyptic world where memories of loss echo across time and the fate of the Revenants and humanity hangs by a thread. Featuring dynamic action with strategic combat, explorable environments, intense boss battles and memorable characters that drive the rich narrative forward, players are called to wield time itself as a weapon. CODE VEIN II is coming in 2026 to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®.

See the full-length CODE VEIN II announcement trailer below:

CODE VEIN II features a rich narrative where players and characters are bound by blood, fate, and destiny, set in a future where the last remnants of humanity and Revenants struggle against a world on the verge of collapse. Following the sudden emergence of a threat known as the Luna Rapacis, Revenants have succumbed to madness, transforming into terrifying creatures called Horrors. The players, as the Revenant Hunter, will be guided by a mysterious girl named Lou who possesses the power to travel into the past. They will both intervene in crucial moments of history to alter key revenants’ destinies that reveal hidden truths and information to rewrite the fate of the world and save the future.

Players will embark on a journey through a world that spans two eras, where decisions carry weight and every battle tests skill and resolve. CODE VEIN II features distinctive gameplay for an action RPG, where players use blood drained from enemies to unlock a variety of powerful skills, build strategy for combat with Blood codes, and use unique weapons and equipment called Jails to overcome challenging foes and epic bosses. Players can also forge bonds with powerful Partner allies who fight alongside them and enhance their abilities. Each Partner offers distinct skills and deep narrative connections that shape the journey. Bandai Namco will reveal many more details about the rich universe and game play in CODE VEIN II at a later date.

For information on CODE VEIN II and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, please

visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.

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About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment. 

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets. 

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu 

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Press Release © 2025 Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.   
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Experience the latest trailer and a deep dive into the new Turning Points feature, revealed at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase

GUILDFORD, England –June 7, 2025 – Supermassive Games today revealed a brand-new gameplay trailer for its sci-fi survival-horror narrative adventure, Directive 8020, as part of the Future Games Show Summer Showcase during Summer Game Fest – highlighting its newest feature, Turning Points.

The trailer plunges players into the heart of the spaceship Cassiopeia, demonstrating “The Scanner,” where crew members must be scanned to see if they’re human or alien. Action intensifies as the hydroponics bay is overrun by an alien substance, where two crewmates face off with alien mimics of themselves and fans are introduced to horrifying Hunter Variants of characters Cernan and Williams.

The trailer also presents a major new gameplay mechanic: Turning Points. This series-first feature gives players the ability to rewind to pivotal points in the story, replaying decisions to unlock different narrative paths, discover missed content, or change outcomes entirely, offering a new level of player control. And for players who want the full-pressure experience, Survivor Mode keeps things unforgiving with no rewinds.

Will Doyle, Creative Director, Dark Pictures at Supermassive Games, said: “With Directive 8020, we’re introducing a brand-new major gameplay feature – Turning Points. For the first time in a Dark Pictures title, players can rewind the story to key decision moments and change the outcomes. It’s an exciting step for us, especially with a story that has branching and multiple endings. It’s all about giving players more control, more replayability, and more ways to uncover every layer of the story.”

Attendees at Summer Game Fest are invited to visit Supermassive Games’ Directive 8020 booth for a hands-on experience with an exclusive demo. The demo offers a tense introduction to the game as players explore the Cassiopeia using tools like the Tap Strap, Messenger System, and Wedge Tool. The demo builds to one of the game’s major dilemmas: a detained crewmate and a split-second decision. Do you pull the trigger, or trust them?

Introducing Digital Deluxe Edition:

The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack

• Play as Cassiopeia crew members wearing iconic outfits from across The Dark Pictures Anthology. Includes:
  • Sleep Technician Carter in Jason’s army gear from House of Ashes
  • Science Technician Anders in Julia’s diving outfit from Man of Medan
  • Each character comes with their own outfit variation from the series

Cosmic Visual Filter Pack

• Customize the game’s look with three cinematic visual filters that represent each era of space missions:
  • 60s Filter – Classic black and white
  • 70s Filter – 8mm-style film grain
  • 80s Filter – Retro VHS aesthetic

Digital Artbook

• Get a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s visual development
• Includes concept art for Tau Ceti f, the Cassiopeia, and terrifying alien transformations

Exclusive Soundtrack

• Original score by Jason Graves
• Includes licensed tracks and in-game music

The Dark Pictures Exclusive Heirlooms Mission

• A secret, collectible-based mission
• Search for dolls and figures hidden throughout the game that unlock secrets to previous Dark Pictures games, including Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me

Directive 8020 launches October 2, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).

• Xbox Series X|S – bit.ly//Directive8020-Xbox
• PlayStation 5 – bit.ly//Directive8020-Playstation
• PC (Steam) – bit.ly//Directive8020-Steam

For more information on Directive 8020, check out the official socials to keep up to date with the latest news: X, Instagram, Facebook.

Supermassive Games invite you to join the mission and find out more at www.directive8020.com.

About Lashana Lynch

Directive 8020 will feature actress Lashana Lynch as the groundbreaking astronaut ‘Young’ in an intense cinematic sci-fi horror narrative. She can be seen starring in and the co-EP of the series The Day of the Jackal with Eddie Redmayne. Previous projects include The Woman King, Bob Marley: One Love, Matilda the Musical and appearances in the MCU’s The Marvels, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Captain Marvel. Most notably, Lashana played the first black and female 007 agent ‘Nomi’ in the latest instalment of the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die, alongside Daniel Craig and Rami Malek.

About The Dark Pictures  

The Dark Pictures is a series of standalone, cinematic horror games, designed to present a new, terrifying experience with each release. Each game features a brand-new story, setting, and new cast of characters.

About Supermassive Games  

Founded in 2008, we are a BAFTA-winning game studio, developing innovative storytelling games. We have released a number of successful titles and are best known for Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology and The Quarry.

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Build A Flying Castle, Explore a Mystical Cloud Realm of Floating Islands, and Conquer the Skies

TORONTO, CANADA – JUNE 7, 2025 – Veteran independent video game developer Blue Isle Studios (Slender: The Arrival, Valley, Citadel: Forged With Fire) announced today its latest project, survival-crafting adventure Guardians of the Wild Sky, will be launching this Summer on Steam. In this vast magical world in the skies players will be challenged to survive, build, craft and explore, solo or with friends. 

Guardians of the Wild Sky is a survival-crafting adventure where magical creatures called Guardians are your greatest allies. Soar through the skies by building your fully customized airship to explore the massive world where players will discover floating biomes filled with unique creatures to tame, hidden treasures, and terrifying beasts to take down. Guardians of the Wild Sky features the distinct visual style to the creatures from artist Anya Boz, and an enchanting musical score by composer Andreas Waldetoft (Stellaris, Crusader Kings). 

“We set out to build a world worth getting lost in, and Guardians of the Wild Sky is the game we’ve always dreamed of making,” states Alex Tintor, founder of Blue Isles Studios. “The game is truly enormous in scope, combining some of the best features from our favorite genres, all wrapped up in a beautiful art style. Why not build a castle that can fly from island to island in the skies?”

Guardians of the Wild Sky Features

• Bond with Magical Guardians: Meet elemental creatures called Guardians each with unique abilities and personalities. Capture, tame, and fight alongside them and breed new Guardians by combining traits to create even more powerful allies.
• Create Your Sky Home: Build floating castles, cozy cottages, or battle-ready airships. With a deep crafting system, you can create hundreds of tools, weapons, and magical items. Farm, fish, and survive high above the clouds in sky high frontiers.
• Face the Wild Sky: Explore ancient dungeons, uncover hidden caves, and battle fierce enemies like Titans, Eternals, and the mysterious Cultists faction. Survive the dangers of the sky and earn rewards that prove your strength.
• A Living, Breathing World: Discover thousands of sky islands with dynamic weather, shifting climates, and diverse wildlife. Study creatures, unearth secrets, and piece together the world’s forgotten history.
• Adventure Solo or Together: Play solo offline or team-up in online co-op for up to five players (or more with custom servers). Choose your own path—build, explore, or fight at your own pace or with friends.

Guardians of the Wild Sky is coming to Steam this Summer and players can wishlist the game now on Steam. Stay up to date with game news on the official website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

ABOUT BLUE ISLE STUDIOS

Founded in 2010, Blue Isle Studios is an independent video game developer and publisher located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada. Led by industry veterans Alex Tintor and Brenden Frank, Blue Isle has established itself as one of gaming’s most exciting developers, creating iconic titles that have sold millions of copies worldwide. A small yet passionate group of artists, designers and programmers, Blue Isle works to build captivating virtual worlds, delivering the best gaming experience possible no matter the genre. www.blueislestudios.com.