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ASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS ANNOUNCES BLOOD-CURDLING COLLAB WITH DEAD BY DAYLIGHT

Keep an eye out for a free quest and exclusive rewards in the Fog from May 27

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — May 28, 2025 — Today, Ubisoft launched a new partnership with Behaviour Interactive that will bring the nightmarish world of Dead by Daylight to Assassin’s Creed® Shadows in a deadly quest available now for all players.

As villagers begin to disappear, Naoe becomes suspicious of the strange presence attacking the local people of Harima. Upon unlocking Yasuke, players will gain access to a free quest where they’ll uncover the truth behind the sinister force. To succeed, they will need to master unique mechanics and confront a formidable otherworldly threat.

Once the event is completed, players will obtain exclusive rewards and be able to further personalize their Assassins with Dead by Daylight-inspired packs, featuring outfits, weapons, trinkets, and the chance to ride off into the shadows with none other than the loyal steed, Maurice.

For more information on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/assassins-creed  

To know more about Dead by Daylight visit: https://deadbydaylight.com/

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 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.  

About Dead by Daylight™    

Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is horror gaming’s premiere asymmetrical multiplayer experience. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil, four determined Survivors must face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror that boasts up to 2 million daily players, and over 60 million worldwide across PC and console. Since its release in 2016, Dead by Daylight had continued to expand its roster of characters to include countless iconic horror properties from film, television, gaming, and beyond. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com. 

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

© 2015-2025 and BEHAVIOUR, DEAD BY DAYLIGHT and other related trademarks and logos belong to Behaviour Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION 2 LAUNCHES ON XBOX GAME PASS, PLUS BATTLE FOR BROOKLYN DLC AND CROSSROADS SEASON NOW AVAILABLE 

New ways for players to experience The Division 2 as the game enters its seventh year of live service

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 28 May, 2025 – Today, Ubisoft announced the launch of Battle for Brooklyn DLC and the first season of Year 7, Crossroads, for Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2. Additionally, Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2 launches on Xbox Game Pass, engaging new audiences as the game enters its seventh year of live service. To help onboard new Agents, level 40 players who assist players who Call for Backup will gain extra rewards for the next two weeks. Additionally, for a limited time starting 30 May, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can redeem the free EMS Outfit, which includes five Emergency Medical Services-inspired pieces.

The Battle for Brooklyn DLC brings players back to New York, featuring faithfully recreated Brooklyn neighbourhoods and a brand-new linear campaign. Throughout the campaign, available either solo or in co-op, players will uncover how the Cleaners have been mass-producing the dangerous Purple Flame, which threatens the fragile peace of the relatively untouched Brooklyn settlement.

The DLC comes with a 40-level boost, allowing players to dive into the campaign from day one. In addition, available as a DLC exclusive, the Catalyst Exotic Mask provides bonuses for dealing and receiving status effect damage, aiding players in combat against the Cleaners.

Players who previously purchased The Division 2 Gold edition or the new The Division 2 Ultimate edition after 24 April can now play the DLC. The Battle for Brooklyn DLC is also available as a standalone purchase for AUD $22.95 on the Ubisoft Store.

In the first season of year seven, Crossroads, Agents find themselves in a race against time as they try to retrieve a deep-cover asset in the Sokolov Concern. Crossroads will inspire nostalgia for The Division franchise fans, with Modifiers and Gear reminiscent of elements from The Division. The Global modifier “Hard-Core” contains three new Attributes, with players gaining bonuses depending on each Attribute’s score, while this season’s Passive modifiers resemble The Division’s Talents, requiring a minimum Attribute tier to activate.

This season also brings quality of life enhancements for existing players and better onboarding for new players. Season Pass XP is increased for all activities, and co-op progress will be fully incorporated into the seasonal journey.

For a limited time starting today, the Standard Edition of The Division 2 is available to purchase at 90% off on the Ubisoft Store, 90% off on Steam, and 75% off on PlayStation.*

For the latest news on The Division 2 and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com

*Offer provides up to a 90% discount on the Standard Edition, available only at participating retailers. Promotion is valid for a limited time. Discounts and restrictions may vary by retailer; please visit each retailer’s website for availability and full details.

About Tom Clancy’s The Division   

Since the first The Division game launched in 2016, the series has offered a revolutionary experience through multiple games, all offering robust RPG customisation with tactical action combat. Upcoming games in the series include The Division Resurgence for mobile. Fans can sign up for a chance to play The Division Resurgence at thedivisionresurgence.com.   

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®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. 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.

Celebrate PlayStation Australia’s Days of Play 2025 starting today

Celebrate Days of Play 2025 starting on May 28

From May 28 to June 11, take part in player activities, bonus PlayStation Plus content, exciting offers, and more.

It’s official – Days of Play is back for 2025! We are kicking off the 2025 celebration today, with community activities, new content coming to PlayStation Plus, and great offers on PlayStation Store. 

Days of Play is all about celebrating our players and the moments of play that make being part of the PlayStation community so special. With an exciting year ahead filled with new game releases, experiences, and milestones, it’s a great time to check out the latest PlayStation activities and promotions we have planned for this year’s celebration.

Days of Play begins May 28 at 12:01AM through June 11 at 11:59PM local time in each region – below is an overview of 2025 activities. Be sure to visit the Days of Play 2025 website for details as we will be sharing regular updates starting on May 28.

PlayStation Plus – Monthly Games for June, bonus titles, and more

We’re excited to reveal the latest PlayStation Plus content that will be available during the Days of Play celebration – this includes upcoming Monthly Games, bonus Game Catalogue titles, Classics Catalogue additions, Game Trials, and more.  

Monthly Games for June

To start, here are the Monthly Games* for June, which will be available for all PlayStation Plus members beginning May 28:

  • NBA2K25 | PS5, PS4 (available June 3)
  • Alone in the Dark | PS5 (available June 3)
  • Bomb Rush Cyberfunk | PS5, PS4 (available June 3)
  • Destiny 2: The Final Shape | PS5, PS4 (available May 28)

Bonus titles for Game Catalogue and Classic Catalogue, plus new Game Trials

Create even more moments of play with bonus titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue and Classics Catalogue, as well as new Game Trials.* These titles are in addition to our regular Game Catalogue content drops for June – stay tuned for our regular monthly Game Catalogue announcement for next month’s lineup.

Game Catalogue  

(Available in Game Catalogue on the specified dates for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members) 

  • Another Crab’s Treasure | PS5 (available May 29) 
  • Skull and Bones | PS5 (available June 2) 
  • Destiny 2: Legacy Collection | PS5, PS4 (available June 4) 
  • Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition | PS4, PS5 (available June 10)

Classics Catalogue 

(Available on June 5 for PlayStation Plus Deluxe members) 

  • Myst | PS5, PS4
  • Riven | PS5, PS4 

Game Trials

(Available on May 28 for PlayStation Plus Deluxe members) 

  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5
  • Sid Meier’s Civilization VII | PS5, PS4

PlayStation Tournaments

From June 3 through June 11, participate in special PlayStation Tournaments for NBA 2K25**, which is included in our PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for June. Players can compete in multiple competitions each day for a chance to win prizes including NBA 2K Virtual Currency and Days of Play-themed PlayStation Network avatars.

*PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup, availability of Classics, Game Trials and Game Catalogue varies over time, region/country, and plan. PlayStation Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms

**Internet and active PS Plus membership required. PS Plus is subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Must be at least 16+ and a resident of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. See full rules on PS5 or PS4 console 

PlayStation Plus memberships

This Days of Play, save on a new or upgraded PlayStation Plus membership – players who join PlayStation Plus during this year’s celebration can save up to 33% on select 12-month memberships.* For players who are currently a PlayStation Plus Essential or Extra member, save 33% on the remainder of your membership when upgrading to PlayStation Plus Deluxe.** 

*Discounts vary by region/tier and are subject to certain eligibility restrictions. Game library varies over time, region/country, and plan. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then current PS Store price) until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms.

**At the end of your current subscription, you’ll be charged recurring subscription fees (at the then-current PS Store price) for PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe at your current billing frequency, unless cancelled.

Sony Pictures Core

Keep an eye out for sales on PlayStation Productions movies throughout Days of Play on Sony Pictures Core! Additionally, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy 10% off movies store-wide on Sony Pictures Core as well as double discounts for limited-time Flash Sales dropping every few days from May 28 through June 11, including super-hero blockbusters and more.*

*Access requires a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console, and Sony Pictures Core app account subject to Sony Pictures Core Terms of Service. Must be age 18+. Titles and availability vary by market. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplususageterms

PlayStation Store 

Celebrate Days of Play with hundreds of digital games and add-ons on offer at PlayStation Store. You can find a list of PlayStation Store offers here. Some highlights include: 

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Cross-Gen Bundle (45% off)
  • WWE 2K25 Standard Edition (30% off)
  • Astro Bot (15% off)
  • The Last of Us Part II Remastered (20% off)
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (75% off)

We’re excited to celebrate Days of Play 2025 with you and hope you enjoy the activities, new content, and promotions we have in store! Be sure to check the Days of Play 2025 website for regular updates from May 28 through June 11.

Elden Ring Nightreign Launch trailer revealed

Elden Ring Nightreign has unveiled its launch trailer to celebrate the release of the game this Friday, May 30th.

Together, bound by a will. To cross the endless night, and fight on. As Night falls, we rise. Enter the world of Elden Ring Nightreign with the launch trailer, which features all new footage of bosses and gameplay for the game which launches this Friday!

Elden Ring Nightreign launches on PS5 and Xbox on May 30, 2025.

Standard Edition

  • Includes Base Game

Seekers Edition

  • Includes Deluxe Edition
  • Steelbook

Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30th on PlayStation and Xbox.

For more information on ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN 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. 

BOOM! Drill Core Digs A Path to 1.0 on July 17, Arrives on  Nintendo Switch in 2025

Carry out planetary mining missions as a Platform Manager at Drill Core Inc.

SEATTLE — May. 27, 2025 — Drill Core, the platform miner simulator from developer Hungry Couch and publisher tinyBuild, explodes off of Early Access into 1.0 on PC via Steam on Thursday, July 17, 2025, and Nintendo Switch later this year, as seen at tinyBuild Connect.

Drill Core Inc. needs you! Assume the role of Platform Manager and lead a crew to intergalactic success. Take pride in protecting the future of the galaxy by mining for resources across the universe to ward off threats. Dig using state-of-the-art technology, strategically execute operations, and bring home the prof— uh, stave off the looming climate disaster!

Recruit a team of miners, carriers, guards, or just about anyone needed to get the job done. Activate the drill platform and extract precious minerals located deep within the planets’ cores. As Platform Manager, monitor resource management and plan effective routes to secure fruitful excavations.

Stay alert, minding the local biodiversity found on every planet. Not all flora and fauna are friendly! Deploy cutting-edge defensive turrets to turn the planet’s fauna into sorry piles of debris. Keeping the team alive sometimes means doing what’s necessary, but hey, it’s not a crime if it’s self-defense… right?

Differing planet ecosystems means no two challenges are the same. Keep those wits about you and toes centered, adapting to ever-evolving scenarios with unpredictable wildlife encounters. Devise fresh strategies and overcome unexpected odds, turning new obstacles into new opportunities. Sure, set an example as the Platform Manager and maintain team morale… but let’s not forget to save room in those pockets for the big bucks.

“We’re grateful to the Drill Core community and their continued feedback throughout Early Access,” said Konstantin Burov, Head of Hungry Couch Games. “The journey to 1.0 has been a fruitful one, and we looking forward to introducing new challenges and possibilities that shake up the way players approach mining and carve out a winning strategy”

Drill Core launches in 1.0 on Windows PC via Steam, Thursday, July 17, 2025, for $19.99 USD, with the Nintendo Switch version arriving later this year. The game offers English, French, Ukrainian, Serbian, German, Spanish (Spain), Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language support.

For more information, visit developer Hungry Couch’s official website, wishlist Drill Core on Steam, and follow @tinyBuild and @HungryCouchGame on X (formerly Twitter)!

About Hungry Couch

Hungry Couch was founded in April 2019 by CEO Konstantin Burov. In 2021, the studio joined the tinyBuild family before the launch of their debut title, the open-world skypunk sandbox game Black Skylands, in 2023. The studio is now hard at work on its second title, Drill Core, a strategy mining game launching in Early Access in 2024.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, Happy Humble’s Burger Farm, and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Belgrade, Serbia, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.

Roguelite Kingdom Builder “The King is Watching” Assembles a Realm in July

Fortify the defenses of a fearsome kingdom through the power of a royal gaze 

SEATTLE, WA – May 27, 2025 – The King is Watching, the upcoming roguelite kingdom builder by developer Hypnohead, and publisher tinyBuild, royally proclaims its official arrival on PC via Steam in July. Since its reveal, the royal roguelite has achieved 200k wishlists on Steam, and 330k demo downloads. Look forward to another gameplay glimpse during the 2025 tinyBuild Connect on May 27, 2025!

Rule with an iron gaze, keeping the King’s eyes on royal subjects to ensure they serve the kingdom justly. Maintain order as a fellow lord in this kingly spin on the base-building genre, with roguelite elements offering vast replayability. Monitor ongoing productions within the castle walls, form a powerful army, and reign supreme for all of the realm to witness.

Perform grand gestures, strategically constructing buildings and assemblies to gather special resources. Beware of slackers, always eager to wander off the very moment the King’s eyes are drawn elsewhere. Divert the royal attention to all kingdom productions, including the harvesters of wheatfields, mage guilds for castle defenses, and training grounds for preparing combat-ready soldiers.

Procure enough food to feed the castle’s denizens, as a king ought, to keep thy people nourished. Conjure up the aid of the Mages Guild to cast formidable spells and ward off enemy invasion. Gather and trade resources with neighboring villages to obtain ancient knowledge and strengthen the castle in mystical ways. Deploy resources efficiently to enhance the kingdom’s might and rule the lands with almighty sovereignty.

Explore the world and assemble multiple kingdoms across vast biomes, each providing distinct challenges. Take advantage of fortified locations like the palisades or build massive stone wall fields for better defenses. Tactfully place troops across the map for optimal security against ever-evolving enemy invaders. As ruler, protect the realm or conquer it, morphing it into the most powerful nation to exist.

“When we first came up with the concept for The King is Watching at a game jam, we never expected to reach so many people,” said Semyon Itmaniuk, Head of the Hypnohead Studio. “That prototype has now been played more than a million times, which is an incredible vote of confidence! Now we’re excited to partner with tinyBuild to get our game to the finish line and in the hands of even more players.”

The King is Watching launches on PC via Steam in July. It offers English, German, Russian, French, Spanish (EU), Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language support.

For more information, visit tinyBuild’s official website, follow @tinyBuild on Twitter, and join the official Discord server.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer publisher you can’t miss. Our 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 Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

About Hypnohead Studio

Hypnohead Studio is a small indie dev studio behind the Save the Reactor game, based in Serbia. The King is Watching is their second title. 

Shave & Stuff’s “Dreads” DLC Now Available on SteamVR, PSVR2

RIGA, LATVIA – 27 May 2025 – Dreads, the first DLC for barber and tattoo master VR sim Shave & Stuff from HyperVR Games, played by more than 500,000 users, is now available on SteamVR and PSVR 2.

Style clients into the makeover of their dreams with scissors, trimmers, razor blades, tattoo guns, and more. Mix and match hairstyles and beards, trimming and coloring to complete challenges and transform customers. Safely develop salon skills by instantly regrowing hair and experimenting with colored dyes — no stress, just style!

In the Dreads DLC, enter the Dread Cabin and tackle over 30 new hair-cutting scenarios. Customize customers’ heads by treating them to thick, thin, and curly locks. Add a bit of flair by incorporating stylish rings into dreads and beards. Choose bold colors and manipulate locks by selecting their length and direction to create one-of-a-kind looks.

Go bold in Creative Mode with limitless possibilities. Comb, cut, and more, using different tools and accessories to turn courageous clients into walking works of art. Flex further artistic abilities by firing up the tattoo gun and inking an array of tattoos. Give a walk-in client an impressive mullet and a sleek heart tattoo in one fell swoop.

Also available today on PSVR2 is the “Glow-Up Update,” which brings visual improvements to the Barbershop, Tattoo Salon, Dread Cabin, and Creative Mode.

“In Shave & Stuff, we wanted to provide a space for wild creativity and distinct designs for digital clients,” said Aivars Neihefers, Producer, HyperVR Games. “The launch of the Dreads DLC on SteamVR and PlayStation VR 2 opens up even more avenues for virtual barbers and we look forward to seeing the bold styles players create!”

Shave & Stuff’s Dreads DLC is now available on SteamVR, PSVR2, and Meta Quest for USD 5.99 with English language support. Shave & Stuff is also available for USD 14.99, with a Meta-exclusive combo including the base game and Dreads DLC for USD 17.99.

For more information about Shave & Stuff, check out the game’s official website. Follow HyperVR on TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and join the Discord community today! 

About HyperVR Games

HyperVR Games is a virtual reality game development and publishing company based in Riga, Latvia, focused on creating immersive and interactive casual experiences. Its titles include Shave & Stuff, Pets & Stuff, Titans Clinic, and Hide the Corpse.

To stay up-to-date on all things HyperVR Games, join the team’s Discord, visit its official website, and follow the studio on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

Leave the Devil in the Dust: Scaravan 66 Launches in Early Access on July 16th!

Experience a thrilling, character-driven adventure like never before.

[Toronto, Ontario, Canada – May 22, 2025] – Lithic Entertainment is thrilled to announce that their high-speed car combat roguelike, Scaravan 66, will launch in Steam Early Access on July 16th! Be among the first to hit the gas, fight off devilish fiends, and help shape the game’s future alongside a passionate community of fellow drivers.

In the world of Scaravan 66, the road is treacherous, and the Devil herself is always watching. Play as Lucky, a greaser doomed to roam the asphalt of these haunted highways for eternity, unless you can break the cycle and make it to the end of the road. With each escape attempt, you’ll unlock rad new vehicles, powerful weapons, and electrifying abilities giving you that extra bit of horsepower to keep your ride locked and loaded for the next trip. But it’s not just about surviving— meet interesting folks during your travels to learn more about yourself and discover the found family you never had. 

Scaravan 66 starts its engine on July 16th in Steam Early Access! Don’t miss the chance to put the pedal to the metal and help shape the future of the game by wishlisting Scaravan 66 today!

Key Features:

  • Gunning for the End of the Road: As a Road Reaper, you’ll gun down every Devil-sent demon and undead on your way to that elusive end of the road. With each attempt to escape your hell, you’ll grow stronger and unravel more about yourself and the world you’re tethered to.
  • Perks, Powers, and Pit Stops: Need to make a pit stop? Make strategic stops and visit other Road Reapers on the route who will lend you their powers and help you go that extra mile. 
  • Geared for Replayability: No two attempts to escape your tether are ever the same. With each attempt, discover more about your fellow Reapers, the fiends who stand in your way, and even yourself. 

Devil’s Diabolical Designs: The Devil is always one step ahead as she orchestrates her symphony of carnage against you. Enemies sent to stop your escape will differ in number and strength, as she watches your every move and fine-tunes her strategy. She is always plotting against you! 

About Lithic Entertainment Inc

Founded in 2016, Lithic Entertainment Inc. is a Toronto-based game studio with the mission to create original and innovative games set in immersive worlds that bring together talent to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Their debut title, Dwarrows, an open-world 3rd person action adventure with city-building elements was released in 2020 and they are currently working on their next project, Scaravan 66. For more information, visit scaravan66.com.

TINYBUILD DEBUTS NEW REVEALS, TRAILERS & DEMOS FROM 14 GAMES AT TINYBUILD CONNECT SHOWCASE

Highlights include two brand-new games, the Steam Early Access release date for Kingmakers,a first look at Hello Neighbor 3, and a playtest for FEROCIOUS

SEATTLE May 27, 2025 – During today’s tinyBuild Connect showcase, tinyBuild debuted new trailers, announcements, and demos from 14 titles in its catalog, headlined by the reveal of the October 8 Steam Early Access release date for Kingmakers, the highly anticipated medieval sandbox game. Other major updates included the strategic planet-mining game Drill Core launching out of PC early access on July 17, new Hello Neighbor 3 gameplay, a public playtest for the dinosaur survival FPS FEROCIOUS, the roguelike city builder The King is Watching coming to Steam in July, and the PvPvE survival shooter DUCKSIDE flying onto PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this August. What makes this publisher showcase stand out is the fact that most games presented, including the brand-new ones, are already playable via demos or playtests.

Continue reading below for a rundown on everything that appeared in the showcase, including new playtests and trailers for games like SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, Of Ash and Steel, and newly announced publishing partnerships like Hozy and Trainfort. You can also check out the tinyBuild Connect Companion Guide for a full breakdown of each announcement, as well as a complete archive of the show and a playlist with all the videos shown on YouTube.

Highlights from the tinyBuild Connect showcase include:

  • Playable! tinyBuild announced a new publishing partnership for Hozy, a decorating game about transforming abandoned spaces into cozy havens with an array of cleaning, painting, and decorating tools. There’s also a new public playtest starting today on Steam.
  • Playable! tinyBuild revealed Trainfort,a co-op open-world survival crafting game where you play as dwarf nomads building a mobile base on moving steam engines. Trainfort has a public playtest available now on Steam.
  • Playable! The roguelike kingdom builder The King is Watching debuted a new trailer unveiling a July release window on Steam. Check out the game’s demo now!
  • Playable! The strategic roguelite mining game Drill Core launches out of Steam Early Access with new content on July 17. It will also launch on Nintendo Switch later this year. Check out the demo on Steam now!
  • Kingmakers, the epic medieval action-strategy sandbox game,launches into Steam Early Access on October 8! Watch the new trailer now!
  • Playable! The dinosaur survival FPS FEROCIOUS kicked off a public playtest on Steam today alongside a new gameplay trailer.
  • The third-person open-world RPG Of Ash and Steel got a new trailer announcing its upcoming closed playtest on Steam. Sign up today to get in on the action later this summer.
  • Playable! Streets of Rogue 2 released a new hilarious trailer showcasing the beautiful world of the open-world sandbox RPG, and how things can go terribly wrong at any moment. Check out the demo now on Steam, and the game is coming to Steam Early Access in 2025! (Gameplay Trailer)
  • In a new trailer, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speedrevealed a brand-new 64-player tournament mode, and that the first playtest for the long-awaited sequel to the competitive platformer is coming this summer. Sign up now on Steam.
  • Playable! The physics-based post-apocalyptic city builder ALL WILL FALLannounced a new open beta starting June 9 on Steam. The demo is available now. Prepare to build the last city on Earth and keep it from collapsing – literally – when ALL WILL FALL launches on Steam later this year.
  • The first-person hack-and-slash game VOIN announced a major Steam Early Access content update coming in June. The “Permafrost” update will introduce the Atheneum of Thousand Names, a new location filled with snowy mountains, ice giants, and perpetual blizzards. Character progression is also being overhauled with a new skill tree system, available today!
  • SAND, the open-world PvPvE extraction shooter with giant diesel-punk mechs already announced for a Steam release later this year, revealed it is also coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.
  • Playable! Hello Neighbor 3 got a new gameplay trailer alongside a new public playtest, available today on Steam!

For the latest from tinyBuild, visit www.tinybuild.com and follow the company on Twitter/X and 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

Stubborn Skull, Headless Body—DAVY x JONES Redefines Pirate Legends in Thrilling New Action Adventure

Dive into The Locker, a pirate underworld, armed with a sword, gun, and your own severed skull as a companion—and reclaim your legendary fate!

Kraków, Poland – May 27th – Prepare yourself for a pirate adventure unlike any other! Crew at PARASIGHT, creators of the critically acclaimed BLACKTAIL, proudly announces their latest title: DAVY x JONES, a first-person action-adventure game set in a surreal pirates’ underworld.

In DAVY x JONES, players will step into the boots of the legendary pirate himself—betrayed, robbed, and ultimately – beheaded. Jones awakens in The Locker, a pirate hell shattered into islands floating on an endless sea of clouds. But death is merely the beginning of his epic tale of revenge. Control the captain’s headless body — Jones — and forge an unlikely alliance with your stubborn skull — Davy — as you reclaim your legendary Artifacts and face your eternal nemesis: Blackbeard.

Fight like a true pirate legend, wielding sword, gun, and even your own sharp-tongued skull — whose tentacle makes for one hell of a grappling hook. Soar between cloud-swept islands aboard Abby, your half-ship, half-whale vessel, and face towering behemoths in desperate battles across the depths of The Locker. Rally your crew and avenge your honor by battling through hordes of cursed souls, fiends, and legendary pirates on your quest to escape the underworld!

Key features of DAVY x JONES:

  • A Fresh Take on the Legend: Play as the legendary Davy Jones – his detached head guides, while the player commands his formidable body in an unforgettable alliance
  • Pirates’ Open (Under)World: Journey through The Locker, a surreal pirate hell shattered into nine islands floating on an infinite sea of clouds. Face twisted fiends, cursed souls and legendary behemoths like the Kraken — guardians of the underworld’s darkest secrets.
  • Intense First-Person Combat: Push through everything that stands in your way. Master fast-paced first-person combat with sword, gun and your own talking skull — and carve your path back into legend.
  • FUSIONS — Risk, Reward, and Mayhem: Every fallen enemy drops volatile underworld essence. When essences converge, they merge into a treasure chest containing powerful loot — but each chest also unleashes an unpredictable fiend. Will you take the risk… or flee before the storm?
  • Your Living vessel ABBY – Half Ship / Half Whale: Meet Abby: a young behemoth, hybrid of ship and whale who joins your epic journey. She’s your base, your artillery, and your ally. Recruit legendary Officers to crew her and unleash devastating abilities like CANNONS in combat.
  • FATHOM THE DEVIL:  Grow into power and unlock your true nature — because the only way out of Davy Jones’ Locker… is to BECOME THE DEVIL HIMSELF.

“We’re beyond excited to finally unleash DAVY x JONES upon the world,” says Bartosz Kaproń, CEO and Creative Director of PARASIGHT. “At PARASIGHT, we believe great stories should hit as hard as the action—and in DAVY x JONES, they literally do. We split our protagonist in two—his skull and his body—and threw them into the pirate underworld to fight their way back to legend. It’s our wildest journey yet, packed with surreal adventure, larger-than-life characters, and just enough surprise to keep things fun. If you’ve ever dreamed of swashbuckling through the afterlife with your own severed head cracking wise beside you—this is your game.”

DAVY x JONES is coming to PC & Consoles: Wishlist DAVY x JONES on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2611170/DAVY_x_JONES/

About PARASIGHT

PARASIGHT is a studio founded by industry veterans, dedicated to crafting immersive, living worlds where story fuels action. We create bold, character-driven games that merge gripping narratives with dynamic gameplay—inviting players to carve out their own legends and discover the unexpected.