CD PROJEKT RED and Go On Board today announce that the crowdfunding campaign for The Witcher: Legacy, a story-driven board game set in the universe of The Witcher, has now launched on Gamefound!

Snapshot

• The Witcher: Legacy is a story-driven campaign board game for 1 to 4 players, created by Go On Board in collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED, set in the universe of The Witcher games.
• The game focuses on a long-term narrative gameplay, where players take on the roles of witchers traveling through the Northern Kingdoms, hunting monsters and making decisions that affect future sessions.
• With over 71,000 followers in its pre-launch phase, The Witcher: Legacy is the most followed project in Gamefound’s history.
• Day one backers will receive an exclusive Gorgon monster set — a monster never-before-seen in any Witcher story.

Developed in close collaboration between Go On Board and CD PROJEKT RED, The Witcher: Legacy is a story-driven board game for 1 to 4 players, set during a pivotal moment in history of the Continent. Kaer Morhen has been attacked, many witchers of the School of the Wolf have fallen, and the survivors seek answers. Players take on the role of these remaining witchers, deciding who to trust as they search for those responsible.

Ahead of launch, The Witcher: Legacy became the most followed project in Gamefound’s history, with more than 71,000 people choosing to follow the campaign in its pre-launch phase and surpassing the previous record of 66,837 followers. Now, the full crowdfunding campaign is open on Gamefound. On the campaign page, Go On Board presents various pledge options and expands the project through stretch goals that add new free content and upgrades. Throughout the campaign, updates from the development team will highlight newly unlocked elements and changes to the project as it develops.

Join the crowdfunding campaign for The Witcher: Legacy

The Witcher: Legacy focuses on an earlier chapter in the timeline, long before the era of Geralt of Rivia. Presented as a long-form tabletop campaign, its narrative is divided into interconnected scenarios played over multiple sessions. Players journey across Kaedwen and the Northern Kingdoms, exploring misty marshes, remote villages, and bustling cities, including the Ban Ard sorcerers’ school. As they progress, players develop their witchers by refining a personal deck of combat actions, improving attributes, and expanding an alchemy book with new potions and bombs. Legacy-style mechanics track key decisions and permanent changes to cards, boards, and maps, allowing regions, characters, and challenges to evolve, leaving a unique mark on the Continent with each campaign.

As part of the crowdfunding offer, everyone who backs the campaign on day one will receive an exclusive Gorgon monster set added to their copy of the game at no additional cost. This set includes a detailed miniature, dedicated encounter cards and a short quest that can be integrated into the main campaign. The Gorgon has not appeared in previous Witcher games and is not planned for standard retail release, making it an exclusive addition reserved for the Gamefound campaign.

Full details of The Witcher: Legacy, including campaign structure, pledge options, and stretch goals, are available on Gamefound.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with studio TRIGGER, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

About The Witcher franchise
Created by CD PROJEKT RED, The Witcher is a series of dark fantasy role-playing games that has sold over 75 million copies to date worldwide and garnered over 1,000 awards. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which follows the story of Geralt of Rivia, was released in 2015 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, and later in 2019 for Nintendo Switch. In 2022, a next-gen update for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 was released. The game has won a total of 250 Game of the Year awards and sold over 60 million copies worldwide. The upcoming single-player open-world role-playing game The Witcher 4 marks the beginning of a new saga, focusing on protagonist Ciri as she embarks on the Path to become a professional monster slayer. The Witcher games are set in the universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski in his series of books.

About Go On Board
Founded in 2015, Go On Board is a Polish board game publisher known for its successful crowdfunding campaigns and strong community engagement. The studio regularly attracts large and active player communities, creating games that are praised around the world. Its portfolio includes hits like Valhalla, Titans, The Witcher: Old World, The Witcher: Path of Destiny, and its latest release, Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game. The team is currently working on The Witcher: Legacy. Go On Board aims to set new standards in the board game industry by combining high-quality components, refined mechanics, and immersive storytelling. The studio actively invites its community to co-create games, using crowdfunding as a platform for a shared journey. Go On Board creates games that not only deliver thrilling entertainment but also connect people through shared experiences, turning every game session into an unforgettable adventure.

Jump into a wild wizard sim joyride featuring tons of new content, over 1,000 new voice lines & much more!

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland – Nov. 25, 2025 – Today Aldin Dynamics’ wild, wacky wizard simulator, Waltz of the Wizard, has released the massive “Skully’s Fantastic Fails” free content updateon PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2! Embark on a new arcane adventure with your favorite snarky skeletal sidekick: Skully! With countless secrets and mysteries to discover, conjure up magical spells alongside your chatty, wisecracking skull companion, who now has over 1,000 new voice lines and thousands of unique reactions.

Inspired by classic fantasy fiction, Waltz of the Wizard’s handcrafted blend of highly interactive fun, mystery, and secrets has sold more than one million copies worldwide. “Skully’s Fantastic Fails” expands the wizardry sim with a fascinating new rocket launch section in the Courtyard, a fully redesigned menu with a detailed Waltz Codex, and brand-new Tower events.

Here’s what’s new in “Skully’s Fantastic Fails!”

• A brand-new rocket launch section in the Courtyard where players can engage in wild experiments with Skully
• New reactions and voicelines!
• New events in the Tower!
• A detailed in-game Waltz Codex filled with information and discoveries

Waltz of the Wizard and the free “Skully’s Fantastic Fails” update are playable now on iOS, Steam, Steam Deck, SteamVR, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest. For the latest news and updates, follow Aldin Dynamics on X/Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.

About Aldin Dynamics

Based in Reykjavík, Iceland, Aldin is pioneering a new gaming format that blends simulated reality with dark comedy — where you can do and say anything you want, with hyper-interactive characters that feel alive. www.aldin.io

LONDON (Nov. 25, 2025) – Your new job as a game tester begins today in A.I.L.A, the first-person psy-tech horror adventure led by a fictional AI. As you test new horror experiences for the revolutionary AI, you’ll soon find that things are much more real than anticipated. Can you make it out as these games begin to prey on your deepest nightmares? A.I.L.A is available now across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $29.99 with a 20% launch discount for two weeks from publisher Fireshine Games (Core Keeper, Denshattack!) and Brazilian horror studio Pulsatrix Studios (Fobia – St. Dinfna Hotel): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2695430/AILA/

Today’s news was revealed alongside an all-new trailer that gives you just a taste of the terror you’ll be forced to handle and the meta-narrative that A.I.L.A begins to weave:

As a game tester for the revolutionary new AI, A.I.L.A, you’ll be trying out brand-new horror experiences before the general public gets to try them out for themselves. However, A.I.L.A’s experiences soon begin to make you question what’s really happening and what is merely virtual reality across a variety of genres, including survival, psychological and action horror. 

Solve puzzles, outrun a cult bent on making sure you won’t escape and take on monstrous forces in gruesome combat as you begin to unravel. But remember, this is all just virtual. Everything is fine.

A.I.L.A is available now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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 digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition 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.

About Pulsatrix Studios

Pulsatrix is a Brazilian game development studio focused on high-performance titles and is currently working on techno-horror experience A.I.L.A following the release of psychological thriller FOBIA – St. Dinfna Hotel in 2022. Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, the studio strives to utilize local resources and talent to bring refined gaming experiences to the world. 

The Definitive Edition is Now Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with digital release on PlayStation 5  and PC

NIS America, Inc. is excited to share the release date trailer for Ys X: Proud Nordics, the definitive edition of the critically acclaimed entry in the Ys series. Originally announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC, NIS America, Inc. today revealed that Ys X: Proud Nordics is also coming to PlayStation 5. Ys X: Proud Nordics will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and PlayStation 5 on 27 February, 2026.

As the definitive edition of this critically acclaimed entry in the Ys series, Ys X: Proud Nordics offers all of the fast-paced combat and enthralling narrative of the original release, with new mechanics, a high-difficulty dungeon, and a brand-new storyline seamlessly integrated into the game.

After a tense encounter at sea, the young red-haired adventurer Adol and the proud Norman Karja find themselves bound together by shackles of Mana and the looming threat of an undying horde. Board your ship, the Sandras, gather a trusty crew of friends and allies, and go head-to-head with the Greigr to protect Obelia Gulf in this unforgettable journey!

Experience a new story centering around Öland Island and the mysterious newcomers Canute and Astrid. Then, challenge yourself in the devious, time-trial dungeon of Muspelheim, where every second counts. Adventure awaits!

Key Details:

• Adventure Anew: The spectacular adventure of Ys X: Nordics is back and better than ever, with improved graphical performance and quality of life updates that make this the definitive way to experience Ys X.
• Isle of Mystery: Arrive at Öland Island and take part in a brand-new adventure! With Shield Siblings Canute and Astrid by your side, dig deep into the mystery surrounding this island in a story that’s been seamlessly integrated into the original.
• An Ocean of Experiences Awaits: New mechanics and content abound in Ys X: Proud Nordics! Use the new Mana Hold ability to manipulate the world around you, try your hand at new challenges on Öland Island, and prepare yourself for Muspelheim, a timed dungeon of diabolical difficulty.

About Nihon Falcom Corporation:

Nihon Falcom is a game developer founded in 1981 that has created many titles for consumer game platforms and boasts an extremely enthusiastic fanbase worldwide. Notable titles include the Ys series and the Trails series.

About NIS America, Inc.

In 2003, NIS America, Inc. was established in Southern California as a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., to bring exciting, one-of-a-kind Japanese culture to North America.

NIS America, Inc.’s team members devote themselves to the fans. Their respect for their fans is at the heart of everything they do. As an established entertainment publisher in the U.S., NIS America, Inc. is committed to continuous growth and improvement.

In keeping with its mission, NIS America, Inc. also publishes other popular Japanese games, like the critically acclaimed The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak.

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Plus, more coming with the Title Update 11, launching from November 26

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 25, 2025 – Today, Ubisoft announced an exclusive in-game event in collaboration with the Attack on Titan anime series launching tomorrow, November 26 AEDT, and running for 4 weeks until December 22.  This event comes as part of an upcoming update available to all players, which also includes a free additional story content.

A strange encounter draws Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where whispers of forbidden rituals and monstrous transformations echo through the shadows. Guided by strangely garbed woman named Ada, they venture deep into the enigmatic Crystal Cave to rescue her friend from a mysterious cult. As strange experiments unfold and a monstruous enemy emerge, the duo must rely on their instincts to survive a threat unlike any they’ve faced before. All players having unlocked Yasuke as a playable character can access this event for free, by heading north-east of Yamashiro where they will be able to find the Quest Giver.

Upon completing the quest, players will obtain exclusive rewards, including a new katana and objects in several hidden chests scattered throughout the cave. They will also be able to further personalise their Assassins with Attack on Titan-themed packs available in-store, featuring a titan inspired outfit for Yasuke, a Mikasa inspired outfit for Naoe, weapons and a Survey Corps mount.

This update also includes a free story drop, the third in the game, titled “A Puzzlement”. Bringing a humorous twist to the adventure, the quest follows Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange and teach each other new skills: Naoe learns to perform her own dramatic version of Yasuke’s war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. As its name suggests, “A Puzzlement” also introduces a new, intricate environmental puzzle that may reveal some answers players have been seeking.

With development led by Ubisoft Quebec*, Assassin’s Creed Shadows embarks players on a captivating journey through feudal Japan, featuring a richly detailed and immersive world powered by the enhanced Anvil engine. Players take on the dual roles of Naoe, a stealthy shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a powerful samurai warrior, each offering distinct skills and abilities. They can seamlessly switch between the two as they master their complementary playstyles, uncover their shared destiny and usher in a new era for Japan. 

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is currently available on Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation^®5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Amazon Luna, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam and the Epic Games Store. It will also be available on Switch 2, along with the Attack on Titan quest, from December 2.

For more information about Assassin’s Creed Shadows, please visit assassinscreed.com

For the latest news about Assassin’s Creed Shadows and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.  To purchase, please visit store.ubisoft.com

*Along with the following co-devs studios: Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Odesa, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Pune, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Toronto and our teams in Japan. 

About Assassin’s Creed

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 230 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media. 

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed^®, Brawlhalla^®, For Honor^®, Far Cry^®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon^®, Just Dance^®, Rabbids^®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^®, The Crew^® and Tom Clancy’s The Division^®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2024–25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.  

© 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries

Experience a modern spin on classic RPGs featuring deep combat, rich exploration, and meaningful choices in a world with no quest markers!

SEATTLE – Nov. 24, 2025 – Video game publisher tinyBuild and indie developer Fire & Frost are proud today to release Of Ash and Steel, the immersive, third-person, open-world RPG inspired by the golden era of exploration and role-playing, available now on PC via Steam and GOG for $23.99 with a 20% discount for two weeks after launch (standard price $29.99)! As Tristan, a humble cartographer thrown into a life-changing adventure, you’ll travel the vast island of Grayshaft, a world with no quest markers tethering you from one objective to the next. Discover your own journey organically in a game that blends the classic RPG spirit of storytelling, combat, and decision-making with modern design and gameplay!

Let curiosity be your one and true guide in Of Ash and Steel! Learn to survive in an unforgiving realm, exploring the land, honing your combat prowess, and forging alliances with different groups to shape your story. Many corners of Grayshaft contain hidden secrets and events that will only reward those with the skill and determination to seek them out.

Experiment with skill trees and professions, craft a variety of gear and items, and train with different weapons and combat stances to unlock powerful abilities and become a force on the battlefield. Wield two-handed weapons like axes for colossal damage and sweeping strikes, agile weapons like the rapier for mobility and bleeding damage, or one-handed weapons like the mace for something in between. True gladiators can also prove their worth in Arena Master Mode, where your skills are put to the test in fast-paced battles for experience, gold, and fame.

Key Features

• Heroes Are Forged: You aren’t born a legendary hero in Of Ash and Steel. You must fight your way to the top! Learn the ropes, grow your character, and prove your might in battle by mastering your weapons and combat stances. Discover ancient knowledge unlocking long-lost powers to devastate your enemies.
• Shape Your Story with Allies: While many of your choices impact the world, none are as impactful as the friends you make. Choose to align with the Order of the Seven to navigate the path of Knighthood, fight for what’s right even when it’s hard as a member of the Free Hunters, or seek an alliance with a guild to earn some coin.
• A Land of Many Legends: Of Ash and Steel is full of unique and well developed characters, each with a story to tell. Every conversation helps you dive deeper into the world and understand it better. Learning about Grayshaft will help you find the right solutions to quests, many of which have different answers to discover.

Grab Of Ash and Steel on Steam or GOG and begin your legend on the isle of Grayshaft today! For the latest news and updates from Of Ash and Steel, follow Fire & Frost on X/Twitter, Facebook, and Discord. For all things tinyBuild, be sure to follow the studio on X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord.

About Fire & Frost Studios

Fire & Frost is a game studio of enthusiasts with burning hearts and cool heads. Our mission is to create a bridge between old and new-school games with love and care for both. We are a small studio by choice, because it is important that each member of our team can contribute to development.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, The King is Watching and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com

Madrid, Spain – 24 November, 2025. Meridiem is pleased to announce that Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure, a 2D platformer with a retro-modern aesthetic and a colorful, lighthearted tone, is now available digitally on Steam. Developed by The Dude Games, in Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure, take on the role of Cacops, a charming amphibian dinosaur who embarks on a journey to recover his stolen egg, facing off against ninjas, unique enemies, and colossal bosses.

Set in a pixelated world full of references to the 80s and 90s, Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure pays homage to classics such as Wonder Boy, Alex Kidd, and Contra. This game captures the essence of the golden age of 2D platformers, but with updated graphics and gameplay for modern audiences.

With stages and characters inspired by iconic pop culture references, Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure aims to be the ultimate 2D platforming experience, seamlessly blending classic nostalgia with a fresh sense of innovation.

Features

• Simple shooting and reloading mechanics: Access special items throughout the adventure that will enhance your attacks. Use Cacops’ abilities to shoot and recharge water projectiles. This unique mechanic adds a strategic layer that enriches classic platformer gameplay.
• Modern aesthetics and a retro atmosphere: Enjoy a 2D platforming experience with a visual style full of nods to the myths of the ’80s and ’90s.
• Unique characters and enemies: Face a large number of creatures and epic final bosses.
• Arcade minigames: Surf waves in true California Games style and tackle hidden extra challenges inspired by the spirit of classic arcades, adding variety and replayability.

Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure is now available digitally on Steam.

For more information, visit www.meridiem-games.com

About Meridiem

We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor in love with its culture, which we protect and pass on in order to preserve it. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.

When we stop working on video games, we celebrate by playing video games. https://meridiem-games.com/  #PLAYTOREMEMBER.

About The Dude Games

The Dude Games, founded in 2019, is a one-man retro-style video game development studio based in El Vendrell, Tarragona. Javier Vázquez is a self-taught developer with a passion for video games who aims to create games with a retro feel that are adapted to modern gameplay while retaining a challenging level of difficulty. The studio’s previous game is Zeus Begins, a classic and simple beat ’em up that pays homage to Golden Axe and Double Dragon.

Content update brings new car parts and game modes

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the “Forced Measure” major content update is now available to players in the post-apocalyptic online action game Crossout. Now, wasteland warriors can build armored cars with a new chassis type – an air-cushion vehicle. New weapons and parts from the “Lunatics” faction have also been added to the game, along with three time-limited modes with special rules.

Each of the new parts offers something unique: for example, vehicles with the “MVP Torpedo” air cushion are more resistant to contact and ramming damage, and at high speed, to all other types of damage. The “Shredder” shotgun operates on the principle that the further away the target is, the greater the damage. The “Hybrid” machine gun has two firing modes: bullets and slow projectiles that attach to the target and explode with a delay.  Players can check out the new tech in the “Test prototypes” brawl, where battles are held in pre-assembled armored cars using the new season parts.

Two other brawls are “Dangerous Cargo” (a team battle where the main goal is to escort your cargo cart to the finish line faster than the opposing team) and “Old Enemies” – a team PvP brawl created specifically for the anniversary of the post-apocalyptic vehicular combat game Ex Machina (a title made by the same developers as Crossout and originally released in 2005). Battles are fought here using festive armored cars.

The mode schedule and update information are available on the official Crossout website.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

About Crossout
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Crossout is an MMO vehicle combat game available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S offering players complete customisation in building and upgrading deadly armored vehicles to destroy enemies in open PvP and PvE battles. Crossout gives players thousands of possibilities to design their vehicle, including shape, armor, weapons, support systems and, of course, cosmetic enhancements. Official website: http://crossout.net/

Fortnite players can soon channel their inner immortal demon slayer—Ember and Blade cosmetics arrive with the game’s launch in 2026. 

[November 24th, 2025] — LINE Games announced a cross-title collaboration with Epic Games to coincide with the 2026 launch of Ember and Blade on the Epic Games Store. As part of the collaboration, exclusive Ember and Blade cosmetics will arrive in Fortnite, giving players the chance to wield the fiery style of the upcoming action RPG within one of the world’s most popular battle royale titles. These cosmetics will be available at launch and included with all purchases of Ember and Blade on the Epic Games Store. 

In Ember and Blade, play as Fenrix, a cursed immortal bound to an endless cycle of death and rebirth. Once a man, now a weapon of divine punishment, he descends into the burning depths of Oblivion to stop the rise of the archdemon Asmodeus. Every death reshapes his path, driving him closer to mastery as he unlocks relics, forges new weapons, and turns his curse into divine power.

Key Features of Ember and Blade

• Heavenly Blessing and Limitless Strategies – Your journey is blessed by the abilities of unique angels! Unlock powerful Awakening Skills by combining skills bestowed by angels and discover a universe of infinitely evolving strategies.
• Hellsent Boss Encounters – Twisted Judicators of Fate who sold their souls to become demons for reasons of their own, obstruct your path with immense power and deadly attacks. Achieve victory through meticulous planning, perfect timing, and the power of immortality.
• Truth Concealed Beyond Death – Death is not the end of the story, but a new beginning. The secrets of the universe gradually come to light through countless cycles of death and rebirth. What deep, dark truths lie beyond the twisted web of fate?
• Otherworldly Visual Art – A stunning yet delicately balanced setting, unique characters with vibrant colors and striking forms, and captivating visuals produced by outstanding visual effects and dynamic battle scenes await you.

Ready to slash into the ethereal world of Ember and Blade? Wishlist the game on the Epic Games Store and Steam. Want to stay up-to-date on all things Ember and Blade?

About LINE Games

LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide. Its in-house studio, Nine Lives, is a small team of 15 industry veterans, with experience across globally recognized titles, dedicated to delivering high-quality, memorable game experiences.

Watch a new trailer for the terrifying found-footage horror game blending isometric and first-person gameplay

THE DROWNED LAKE – Nov. 24, 2025 –Today indie video game publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, No, I’m not a Human) and developer Monumental Collab invite you to the Drowned Lake for the Brazilian folklore-inspired horror game’s first public playtest, out now on Steam. Watch a new trailer, premiered at the OTK Winter Games Expo, showcasing the terror that awaits you in the forests of Brazil!

Deep in Brazil’s coastal forest is the Drowned Lake, an area of sinister folk tales and legends, where many who trespass never return. When a young student goes missing, it sets off a twisted story to discover the truth. Explore your surroundings by boat, collecting evidence with a fishing rod while solving puzzles in first-person adventure-like segments. But try to avoid disturbing these troubled waters too much. Remember: you’re not safe here.

Key Features

• A Non-linear Horror Story, Told From Three Perspectives: Explore the most forbidding reaches of the forest as a firefighter, a journalist and an elderly fisherman. Unravel the mystery and each character’s true motives in an interactive narrative where your choices matter.
• Scour Dark Waters for the Truth: Collect evidence and uncover what hides beneath the surface of the Drowned Lake by exploring, fishing, investigating, and solving puzzles.
• Beware Making Noise: As you probe the forest’s farthest depths, your choices and actions may increase your noise level, attracting unwanted attention from the horrors of the night.
• Discover the Nightmares of Brazilian Folklore: Experience a tragic, twisted tale inspired by the unique melting pot of Brazilian culture and mythology.
• Investigate in First-Person Mode: Navigate narrow areas, complete intricate puzzles, and experience the true terrors the darkness hides in first-person POV sections inspired by escape rooms and classic horror games.

Drowned Lake’s playtest is live now on Steam. You can also get a taste of Monumental Collab’s terrifying worlds by playing 2023’s TELEFORUM, free on Steam!

To dive deeper into all things CRITICAL REFLEX, visit www.criticalreflex.com.

About Monumental Collab

Monumental is a small collective spread throughout Brazil – a team formed by award-winning professionals known for games with a great sense of mood, mysterious narratives and immersive atmospheres.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

About CR Channel CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror.