Rogue-Lite Strategy Game Blends Real-time and Turn-Based Tactics in a Charming Tabletop World
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – May 21, 2025 – Playwood Project, the indie team behind the renown Wartile, announced today that their new tactical RPG Successor will launch into Steam Early Access for PC and Steam VR, on May 29, 2025. A tabletop-inspired game set in a dark fantasy world, Successor is brought to life through stunning miniature diorama visuals and blends deep strategic gameplay with engaging rogue-lite mechanics.
In Successor, players take on the role of a Lord and lead a team of miniature, battle-hardened heroes through exotic regions and handcrafted battle boards. Each kingdom is procedurally generated, offering a new challenge every time you play. As players explore, they’ll need to equip their heroes, plan each move carefully, and pick their battles wisely—because defeat comes with real consequences.
Successor will launch in Early Access with a strong foundation of content, and Playwood Games has planned a robust roadmap including new Lords, biomes, enemies, and systems based on community feedback.
Combat unfolds in real-time, but with a full tactical pause system that allows players to freeze time, use abilities, and watch them hit before diving back into the real-time battles. Whether fighting through forests, dungeons, or mountain passes, warriors beware as each environment can shift the outcome of battle through terrain effects and environmental modifiers.
Successor is a dark-fantasy, rogue-lite tactical RPG that fuses real-time action with pause, plan, and execute mechanics on lavish miniature diorama battlefields. Players choose a Lord, recruit and equip unique hero classes, and battle their way through procedurally generated regions. With handcrafted story campaigns and a customizable Adventure Mode, Successor offers endless replayability and a living tabletop aesthetic.
About Playwood Project
Playwood Project ApS is a Danish independent game development studio, creators of the strategy game Wartile. Known for their distinctive miniature diorama art style, Playwood Project is passionate about crafting unique and engaging tactical gameplay experiences. They are committed to community involvement in the development process.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, a remastered version of the PS2 classic Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army, will be released on 19 June 2025. The game combines detective work with action RPG elements in an alternative Tokyo of the Taishō era. The remastered version features improved HD graphics, full voice acting in English and Japanese and a revamped battle system that now allows the use of two demons simultaneously. New features such as the MAG Drain, the Spirit Slash and the ability to summon over 120 demons significantly enhance the gameplay. Players can choose between different difficulty levels, including the challenging ‘Detective Legend’ mode, which is unlocked after the first playthrough. Quality-of-life improvements such as autosave, quicksave and an extended save system have also been implemented.
The Deluxe Edition includes additional content such as the ‘Kuzunoha Village Training’ DLC, the ‘Demons of the Aril Rift’ pack and other extras. As a pre-order bonus, players will receive the stylish ‘Raidou Glasses’, inspired by the Taishō era.
RAIDOU Remastered will be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam .
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be released exclusively for PlayStation 5 on 26 June 2025. Hideo Kojima’s action sequel picks up eleven months after the first part and takes Sam Porter Bridges (Norman Reedus) from Mexico to Australia to reunite a fractured society. The gameplay has been significantly expanded: In addition to the familiar delivery gameplay, there are now deeper combat mechanics, including stealth options and direct confrontations reminiscent of Metal Gear Solid V. New vehicles, such as customisable hovercrafts, make it easier to get around in a world characterised by natural disasters. A skill tree allows individual specialisations in combat, stealth and delivery skills. The story is told more quickly, offers early access to new equipment and is said to be around 75 hours long. In addition to familiar characters such as Fragile (Léa Seydoux) and Higgs (Troy Baker), new characters appear, including Tomorrow (Elle Fanning) and Tarman (George Miller). The game already went gold, so there will be no delays, and we are definitely looking forward to playing Kojima’s latest title.
Pre-orders of the Digital Deluxe or Collector’s Edition of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach get 48 hours early access from 24 June. A special DualSense controller in the game design will be released at the same time.
The DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for a recommended retail price of $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480. Pre-orders start on May 22, 2025 at 10am local time at direct.playstation.com (where available), as well as participating retailers. The exact launch date and availability for the controller may vary by country/region.
Sydney, Australia – May 21, 2025 – The time has come to enforce the law in Averno City!
Acclaimed by players, The Precinct, from Fallen Tree Games and Kwalee, is now available in a beautiful limited physical edition with an explosive new trailer.
Averno city, 1983. Gangs rule the streets, and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neo-noir action sandbox police game.
Dive into the heart of Averno City with exclusive physical bonuses that will immerse you in the captivating world of The Precinct.
The Precinct Limited Edition includes:
The full game
A Sleeve
A Steelbook
Digital Original Soundtrack
City Map poster with collectibles marks
This limited edition of The Precinct, designed by Microids, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.
About The Precinct
You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defence for Averno’s citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, sandbox crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s murder in the line of duty.
Take to the streets
A tribute to classic cop movies, The Precinct combines police sim with action sandbox spectacle. Patrol the streets and respond to callouts to fight criminals petty and powerful. Choose your own tactics in thrilling chases and shootouts. Feel the shifting power struggles of Averno’s gangs in a living city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals.
Hot pursuit
Speed through the city in intense car and helicopter chases and pursue your mark through twisting alleyways before bringing them to justice. There’s no need to be a lone wolf: You’ve got Averno’s Finest backing you up, with an in-depth support system that allows you to call in squad cars, roadblocks, spike strips, and more.
A sleepless city
Explore the ever-shifting criminal underbelly of Averno City. Deal with yuppies, bums, street vendors and furious taxi drivers from the Projects to the Financial District. Chase perps through neon-lit alleys, rain-soaked streets, and grand, decaying parklands, all subject to a day/night cycle and dynamic weather. This is the 1980s East Coast in all its neo-noir glory.
Features
Explore a vibrant, living city by foot, squad car and helicopter.
Respond to sandbox crimes ranging from parking violations to gang shootouts.
Engage in intense vehicle chases through destructible environments.
Go solo or call-in backup with an in-depth support system.
Investigate the gangs who rule the city and the dark conspiracies keeping them in control.
Day/night cycle with dynamic weather.
This limited edition of The Precinct is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.
About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink and The Spirit of the Samurai, along with upcoming titles The Precinct, Hordes of Hunger, and GladiEATers.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a team of global games experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (TIGA 2022), Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of charities like Safe In Our World, GamesAid and SpecialEffect.
About Fallen Tree Games
Fallen Tree Games is a renowned indie game development studio with a rich history of creating immersive and innovative gaming experiences. Founded in 2012, the studio was born out of the shared passion and vision of industry veterans Joe Moulding and Lewis Boadle. With a diverse portfolio of releases ranging from mobile puzzle series ‘Quell’ to epic open-world sandbox ‘American Fugitive’, the team is fully remote. Throughout their journey, Fallen Tree Games has consistently demonstrated their commitment to quality, creativity, and memorable player experiences. Their games have garnered numerous awards and nominations, earning them a loyal fanbase worldwide.
UK based studio, Cardboard Sword, releases their debut title
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – May 21, 2025 – Cardboard Sword’s debut title The Siege and the Sandfox, is out today on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG and Humble for $22.95 AUD.
TheSiege and the Sandfox is an innovative 2D stealth Metroidvania game with parkour platforming. Players will explore the palace and cavernous depths below an ancient desert city, under siege by its neighbouring kingdom. Master dynamic parkour abilities and use cunning and stealth to discover the true threat lurking within. Evade guards, befriend allies and improve skills to foil the evil plot before it’s too late.
“We’ve created a uniquely rich pixel art style that feels warm and nostalgic, though distinctly our own. We wanted to create a visually stunning indie pixel-art game, while standing out from what’s already available. Our artists have hand-painted everything from frame-by-frame animations to normal maps on textures, and adding extra details, effects and finishing touches. Our code and design teams have worked tirelessly to achieve 2D in Unreal, giving us its excellent lighting and features to really show off that work. We hope players appreciate the passion and determination rooted into creating The Siege and the Sandfox,” explains Olly Bennett, CEO, Cardboard Sword.
From their art-led approach to their wealth of technical expertise and proprietary tools Cardboard Sword have created a fresh take on the Metroidvania formula, designing a game that immerses players in a rich atmosphere and gripping intrigue.
“Our priority for The Siege and the Sandfox was to create an evocative and meaningful 2D stealth game. It’s been a huge challenge being restricted to those two dimensions, and especially without the ability to kill enemies; we’ve had to play with verticality and clever platforming abilities, to turn each encounter into essentially its own puzzle for players to solve. We cannot wait to see how they navigate through our parkour platformer, especially for our enthusiastic and supportive fans who have come along the development journey with us.”
Features:
2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour exploration
Rich retro-style pixel art, hand animated frame-by-frame, with modern effect from Unreal Engine
Immersive and dynamic audio builds tension and highlights danger
An eclectic range of characters to discover and aid
Smooth controls and fluid animations
Avoiding enemies, evading capture and finding other ways to deal with threats
A shining city lies besieged in the heart of a vast desert. As the moon rises over the royal palace, a notorious assassin watches the king die to a traitor’s hand. Discovered, falsely accused, and thrown into the labyrinthine dungeons below, they must escape to tell the tale – else the city will fall.
Master dynamic parkour abilities to explore the cavernous depths of an ancient underground prison, evading detection and avoiding certain death from a sand-borne evil. Fight for your city! Foil the enemy’s attempt to strike from within the heart of the kingdom.
About Cardboard Sword
Cardboard Sword is a AAA-experienced multi-talented team, with over 150 years of combined experience, creating original IP and providing full-stack development services – specialising in Unreal Engine and offering strong technical expertise and powerful tools, for use in our and our client’s projects. Founded in 2013, our current team of 10 has received multiple Epic MegaGrants and other funding awards, and is working for a number of clients and on other own-IP titles. The Siege and the Sandfox is our debut game.
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.
Greco-Roman Mythos on an Otherworldly Spaceship Comes to PlayStation 5 and Xbox on July 8
TONSBERG, NORWAY – MAY 21, 2025 – Independent video game developers Rock Pocket Games and Lav Games announced today its action-adventure sci-fi metroidvania Somber Echoes is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox on July 8. Armed with God-given powers, players take on the role of Adrestia, who has been given a second chance to save the universe from her crazed twin sister, with gameplay featuring unique traversal and puzzle elements blended with action packed combat and a rich story.
With a ‘very positive’ rating on Steam, Somber Echoes premiers on console with a fresh new way to experience the game through the new Challenges mode. In the new mode players unlock challenges after completing boss fights and events, designed to extend gameplay and offer skill-based objectives to expand gameplay beyond the story experience.
Somber Echoes Gameplay Features:
A Modern Console Metroidvania: Action packed side-scrolling gameplay, ideal for console players. Powered by Unreal Engine 5 players will embark upon a haunting journey through seven distinct districts, looming with decay, ruin and eerie beauty. Every dark corner hides a story.
Greco-Roman Story: Inspired by Greco-Roman mythos, and sci-fi visuals, players explore a wrecked spacecraft in deep space that is overrun by extra-dimensional horrors.
Multiple Endings: Gameplay actions shape how the story ends, the more players explore and discover the entirety of the ship, the more choices there will be when deciding the fate of the Atromitos.
Challenges Mode: A new way to experience Somber Echoes designed to extend gameplay and provide players with intense, skill-based objectives beyond the core story experience, including boss fight and puzzle challenges with more content planned for subsequent updates.
Somber Echoes is a Greco-Roman inspired sci-fi Metroidvania set within the shell of the spacefaring vessel Atromitos, where divine ruin and cosmic rot intertwine. Awakened by primordial Gods and Goddesses, Adrestia ascends from ash and oblivion to hunt her twin sister Harmonia, now a mad architect of unmaking, through echoing halls and sanctums lost to time. Wield godlike wrath, uncover ancient sins, and carve your legacy into the bones of a dying world.
Somber Echoes is available now for Steam, and is coming to Playstation and Xbox on July 8. For more information about the game visit the website, follow on Twitter, like on Facebook, Instagram, and join the conversation on Discord.
ABOUT ROCK POCKET GAMES
Rock Pocket Games is an independent game development studio founded in 2008 and headquartered in Tonsberg, Norway. Specializing in crafting engaging and innovative video games, the studio has delivered over 30 titles across mobile, PC, and console platforms, including award-winning projects like Moons of Madness and Shiftlings. Known for its expertise in Unreal engines, Rock Pocket Games is dedicated to creating high-quality gaming experiences with a focus on passion, communication, and fun. For more information, visit rockpocket.games.
ABOUT LAV GAMES
Lav Games is a game development studio focused on delivering high-quality co-development services and crafting original IP’s. The studio has contributed to a range of acclaimed AAA titles while building its own visually bold, artistically ambitious IP’s. Lav Games is dedicated to creating immersive, visually striking experiences that combine technical excellence with strong art direction. The studio’s contributions include work on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Insurgency: Sandstorm and several upcoming titles yet to be announced.
Elden Ring Nightreign has unveiled its latest character, Wylder, with the release of a trailer.
None shall escape his lethal dance. Resolute and unyielding, he shall guide the world towards dawn. Wylder is the latest character reveal for Elden Ring Nightreign, and uses a shield for parrying enemy attacks, a large double handed sword and a crossbow.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches on PS5 and Xbox on May 30, 2025.
With pre-orders now available on all digital platforms and at major game retailers, players can pick their version of choice:
Standard Edition
Includes Base Game
Seekers Edition
Includes Deluxe Edition
Steelbook
Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30th on PlayStation and Xbox.
LOS ANGELES – MAY 20, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has launched a new update for its popular idle RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure. This update introduces a new character, in-game content and limited-time events that promise to enhance the gameplay experience for players.
One of the most iconic characters in the franchise, Meliodas, joins the roster with a fresh look as Wandering Swordsman Meliodas. This version of the character is equipped with powerful VIT-attributed DPS skills, making him a formidable dealer. Players can acquire Wandering Swordsman Meliodas through the Rate Up Summon.
The update also introduces a new game mode called Expedition. Players can form an Expedition Party and venture through various areas to claim valuable rewards. Additionally, players will be able to engage in PvP gameplay by attacking other players’ Expedition Party and looting their spoils. This new content combines the best of both idle adventure and PvP mechanics.
The popular Draw Matching Event has been revamped and will now feature the 777 Lucky Card Match Event for a limited time. Players who participate in the event will have the chance to experience a jackpot-like reward system that offers up to 777-fold rewards from a single card draw.
The Advent Battle Boss has been updated where Monspeet of Reticence has been replaced with the powerful Derieri of Purity. Additionally, the update brings new stage expansions by extending difficulty levels up to 18,000 on both Normal and Nightmare modes, offering even greater challenges for players.
Based on the global hit manga and anime ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’, the game welcomes players to an idle RPG world overflowing with epic adventures and fan-favorite characters from the franchise. Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, the mobile RPG enjoyed by 60 million players around the globe, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure offers an enjoyable gameplay experience featuring a variety of content, an easy-to-play One-Tap Draw system, as well the opportunity to collect and nurture beloved characters.
For more information on The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official website and official social channels (Facebook, Discord) for future updates.
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
Tune in for a show packed with new game trailers, updates and demos, all in under 30 minutes!
SEATTLE – May 20, 2025 – tinyBuild, the publisher of games like Potion Craft, Graveyard Keeper, and Streets of Rogue, is back again this year with a new tinyBuild Connect digital showcase! Tune in on YouTube next Tuesday, May 27, at10AM PDT / 1PM EDT / 7PM CEST for an in-depth look at the latest news, updates, gameplay and more from across the tinyBuild catalog.
This year’s showcase will include new game trailers, new demos for select games, and the reveal of the early access launch date for the highly anticipated medieval shooter Kingmakers! You’ll also see updates for the latest entry in the hit sandbox thriller franchise – Hello Neighbor 3, the prehistoric survival FPS FEROCIOUS, the return of the ultimate competitive platformer with SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, the immersive open-world RPG Of Ash and Steel and more.
Don’t miss the tinyBuild Connect 2025 showcase on YouTube, airing Tuesday, May 27, at 10AM PDT / 1PM EDT / 7PM CEST!
For more information about the entire tinyBuild catalog, visit tinyBuild.com, follow the company on Twitter/X and join the Discord.
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, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, The Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive’s new heavy machinery sandbox game features eight massive maps, over 40 vehicles and four-player co-op!
PARIS – May 20, 2025 –Today Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are thrilled to release the heavy-machinery simulation and sandbox game RoadCraft, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Lauded during its playable demo by critics, streamers, and players alike, RoadCraft is a dream playground for advanced simulation and machinery lovers as well as those eager to revive their childhood memories with a next-gen construction sandbox game!
Thanks to Saber Interactive’s expertise, RoadCraft pushes the boundaries of realism with an evolved physics engine, offering unprecedented, authentic interactions with the environment. The only limit is the imagination you and your co-op partners bring!
From Chaos to Reconstruction
In RoadCraft, players will take the helm of a company specializing in the restoration of industrial sites ravaged by natural disasters around the globe. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of a devastating flood or the effects of a relentless sandstorm, your mission is to deploy an impressive fleet of construction vehicles to clear debris, reactivate dormant factories, and rebuild crucial infrastructure like roads and bridges to revive the local economy.
Features
Solo or co-op mode for up to 4 players
14 supported languages plus English VO
More than 40 vehicles, from bulldozers to construction cranes**
3 biomes – 8 maps**
28 km² of maps**
80h+ of gameplay**
**Expanded through Live Ops
RoadCraft is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and the Epic Games Store! Grab the Standard Edition – or get the Rebuild Edition to secure your special Invictus Type A scout vehicle, available now, and the Rebuild Expansion, with the first DLC planned for later this year.
Create your Focus Together account today to receive exclusive rewards and join the community and development of RoadCraft.
