PLAY ON STEAM VIA EARLY ACCESS OR PRE-REGISTER ON MOBILE TO PREPARE FOR ADVENTURE IN THE WORLD OF WESTEROS

LOS ANGELES – MARCH 20, 2025 – Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announce the highly anticipated action-adventure RPG title Game of Thrones: Kingsroadwill begin welcoming players to Westeros on March 26 with Early Access on Steam.

Netmarble also announced starting March 21, players on Steam can purchase a Founder’s Pack to help start their journey through Westeros off in style. Each tier of the Founder’s Pack comes with Early Access to the complete game, as well as a selection of items including exclusive costumes, mounts, season passes, and items that will come in handy during their adventures.  For further details about the Founder’s Packs, visit the game’s page on Steam or this new Founder’s Pack video. The game will become playable on Steam for all Founder’s Pack purchasers on March 26.    

Players can also pre-register through the App Store and Google Play store on iOS and Android devices, respectively. Upon launch, players will be able to enjoy a full cross-play experience across all supported platforms and devices. This popular feature will maintain progress across all devices and allow players the freedom to experience the world of Westeros in their own way. For a look at what exciting adventures await, Netmarble has released a new Early Access Trailer.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is Netmarble’s upcoming action-adventure RPG officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO®. The game brings the continent of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and scale, following extensive research to faithfully recreate fan-favorite locations from the series as well as previously unseen lands. Players will forge their own legacy and be immersed in intense battles, allowing them to experience the thrill of combat as if they were part of the “Game of Thrones” world.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set to launch across various territories this year on PC via Steam or through Windows Launcher, as well as on iOS and Android devices. More to come on worldwide launch dates soon. Visit (https://gameofthrones.netmarble.com/) or join the community conversation on Discord, Facebook, X and YouTube.

ABOUT NETMARBLE CORPORATION

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), 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.

ABOUT WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles.

ABOUT HBO LICENSING & RETAIL

HBO Licensing & Retail, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., partners with best-in-class licensees around the world to give HBO’s global audience new and exciting ways to engage with their favorite shows. The division leverages iconic, award-winning HBO programs such as Game of Thrones, VEEP, Sex and the City, Silicon Valley, Insecure, The Sopranos, Big Little Lies, True Blood and more to create officially licensed consumer products, innovative merchandise programs, retail activations and live immersive experiences. HBO Licensing & Retail works across a broad range of product categories, including collectibles, apparel, publishing, live branded experiences, digital gaming, fashion and beauty collaborations, luxury accessories, and beyond. Officially licensed HBO merchandise can be purchased in retail stores around the world, online in the US at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City.

ABOUT GAME OF THRONES

Based on George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, the Emmy® Award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen who are engaged in a deadly cat-and-mouse game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The epic series’ storylines of treachery and nobility, family and honor, ambition and love, and death and survival have captured the imagination of fans globally and made it one of the most popular shows on television.

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Explore rugged land and treacherous seas by dog sled and sailing yacht from first-time indie developer TomorrowHead Studio, coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this year

Spokane, WA, USA – 20 March, 2025 – International independent game developer TomorrowHead Studio today revealed the first gameplay trailer for its upcoming narrative adventure, WILL: Follow The Light, on the Future Games Show. WILL: Follow The Light is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. 

The new gameplay trailer offers players a first look at environments and characters from Will’s ruined hometown where a community tries desperately to recover, showcases the game’s simulated yacht controls and open seas, reveals first puzzle gameplay and navigation, and highlights WILL: Follow The Light’s spectacular vistas set beneath the calm of the northern lights, 

See the Gameplay Reveal trailer for WILL: Follow The Light here

TomorrowHead Studio is a small independent game development studio headquartered in Spokane, Washington. Deeply inspired by the wanderlust of travel and exploration, TomorrowHead wants to send players on journeys of discovery – to explore places and worlds they’ve never visited before.

About WILL: Follow The Light
WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes. To find peace and reunite with his family, Will must sail across endless waters, face numerous challenges, and ultimately discover himself.

Players assume the role of Will, a lighthouse keeper on a remote island in the northern seas. The story begins during one of Will’s lonely shifts when an unexpected radio message shatters the routine: a sudden disaster has struck his hometown, and his only son is missing. Determined to find him, Will sets out on a journey aboard his sailing yacht, “Molly.”

WILL: Follow The Light blends classic walking-sim gameplay with puzzles, set-piece moments and original and lifelike traversal systems on sea and on land. As players progress, they will solve puzzles rooted in real life, take to the seas in a realistic sailing yacht, chart their path using an authentic weather station and lifelike navigation system, and traverse snowy trails by dog sled in search of answers.

WILL: Follow The Light features:

• A stunning northern wilderness – breathtaking northern landscapes on land and sea, brought to life in Unreal Engine 5.
• Deep exploration and traversal systems – realistic sailing and dog sledding mechanics allow players to explore a vast world.
• A story of fathers and sons – a compelling narrative adventure in a mysterious setting, with puzzles, secrets and revelations in every chapter.
• A cinematic adventure – experience Will’s story through narration and environmental storytelling.
• Challenging puzzles and challenges – discover immersive puzzles and set-piece moments.
• Original soundtrack – an atmospheric blend of experimental textures and unique instruments, seamlessly weaving character themes into the world’s musical narrative. 

“We are a small team of game developers with great aspirations for WILL: Follow the Light,” said Roman Novikov, Founder and Game Director at TomorrowHead Studio. “We are using our own technology and Unreal Engine 5 to push the boundaries of what a small, independent development team can achieve, and we are working hard to build a detailed and immersive story for players to experience.”

Players can wishlist WILL: Follow The Light on Steam.

About TomorrowHead Studio

Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, we are an independent, self-funded, and self-publishing game developer. Our team is driven by a passion for travel, and we aim to share that enthusiasm with players by sending them on journeys to explore new places and worlds. With a strong background in CGI, we are eager to deliver realistic visuals and unique adventures. Our goal is to fully immerse players in the narratives we create, making them feel like an integral part of the story.

GFA Games teases the post-apocalyptic MMO shooter ahead of its PC release later this year

BELGRADE, Serbia — March 20, 2025 –Today, during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, GFA Games unveiled an electrifying new gameplay trailer for its highly anticipated post-apocalyptic MMO shooter: PIONER. The video offers a glimpse into the game’s dark and immersive world, showcasing action-packed combat and atmospheric environments set on a mysterious Soviet-era island.

PIONER is a post-apocalyptic MMO shooter set on the mysterious Soviet-era island of Tartarus, offering a vast open world spanning over 50 square kilometers. Blending intense PvE and PvP action with player-driven storytelling, the game features faction missions, hidden dungeons, and dynamic environments. Realism takes center stage, replacing traditional health bars and levels with immersive mechanics. High-risk zones like the “Shadowlands” push PvP to the extreme, allowing for chaotic, high-reward battles where alliances are key — or optional!

PIONER is scheduled to launch on PC later in 2025, with console releases planned for a future date.

Wishlist PIONER on Steam today for the latest news and to be among the first to explore its dangerous, anomaly-ridden world. For more information about PIONER, visit the official GFA Games website, and follow the team on Twitter/X or Facebook for future updates.

About GFA Games

GFA Games is a game development studio based in Belgrade, Serbia, dedicated to creating immersive and atmospheric gaming experiences. Founded by a team of passionate developers, the studio focuses on blending rich storytelling, dynamic gameplay, and striking visual design. Their upcoming title, PIONER, showcases their commitment to crafting unique, post-apocalyptic worlds filled with depth and challenge.

Satirical escapade launches on PC and consoles 8th May – with 3 day early access available via the digital Cosmic Hoarder Edition. 

Montreal, 20th March, 2025 – Independent Developer Raccoon Logic has shared the latest trailer for their self published sci-fi adventure Revenge of the Savage Planet, launching on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC on 8th May. Shown as part of the Future Games Show, the trailer showcases the Cosmic Hoarder Edition, which includes, the Cinco de Mayo Trash Panda skin (First Month Only), Shama Lama’s D.I.A.P.E.R (Ding Dong Influencer Accelerator Program Extreme Routine) 4 New Missions, HR Enforcer Deluxe Suit, Gold Lamé Space Suit, the Official digital Soundtrack and Artbook, and if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also get three days access from the 5th of May. 

Depending on your preference for pioneering – you can take to Revenge of the Savage Planet solo, or you can throw down join up with a best friend/partner/mortal enemy and jump in for hours of co-op fun (in both splitscreen/couch co-op, and online varieties), with crossplay allowing you to play with your pals on your platform of choice. 

Shama Lama presents, the D.I.A.P.E.R Protocol

Revenge of the Savage Planet Key Features:

• Third-Person Online Co-Op & Crossplay – Play with your best friend, partner or hellspawn on/or between any platform and now in third-person! You’ll be tasked with fully exploring and understanding these beautiful alien landscapes and uncovering its secrets.   
• Couch Co-Op with Split Screen – Experience the nostalgia tinged joy of sitting on the same couch and playing on the same screen with someone you love, like the olden days but with 100% more corporate satire
• Survive a FOUR Savage PlanetS – Populate your Kindex by exploring four large, vibrant worlds each with their own weird and wonderful plants and creatures. Scan everything, catalog everything, hopefully increase your clearance level… and you might even unlock new (yet still 4th best) gear! Plus… there may be more than four planets. Maybe.
• Space Action & Adventure – Run, Jump, Shoot, Grind, Stomp, Dodge, Slide, Lasso and Grapple your way through the world! While you’re at it you’ll also be experimenting with three different types of gameplay goo, most of which are highly flammable! Overcome challenging combat encounters with alien boss battles, suggestive fauna, problematic software and maybe even a greedy CEO.
• Habitat & Character Customization – Alien plants! Exciting gear! Weird rocks! Each planet is packed with nooks and crannies hiding all manner of rewards and secrets.  While you’re at it you can even customize yourself,  and your tiny habitat-like corner of the universe.
• Collect Alien Creatures – Intergalactic Hoarders can also use their Lasso to Capture and Collect dozens of strange creatures, then go visit them once they’re relocated “happily placed” in Pens outside your customizable space trailer in scenic Nu Florida.  After all, who is the real dangerous enemy, the corporate profiteers who fired you or a slimy exploding alien creature?
• Savage Planet Franchise – Originally released on Xbox One, PS4, Epic Games Store, Steam, Stadia and Switch platforms enabling fun space adventures for millions of players across the globe.  The original game earned multiple awards as a humorous, cooperative indie adventure, Typhoon Studios captured attention of press, creators and earned its Very Positive consumer ratings and Critics endorsements. 

For more information on Revenge of the Savage Planet check out the official website. 

About Racoon Logic

A friendly pirate crew having fun making indie games, and sometimes causing mischief. Hand crafted. Super spicy. Irreverent and earnest.  We make games we want to play, for people who love discovering new wacky worlds, messing around with surprising and fresh mechanics, and playing games their own way.

Pets Hotel is making its debut on PlayStation 5. It’s a relaxing simulator that lets you play the role of a pet hotel owner. Pets Hotel offers relaxed gameplay, a wide set of available pets and various options for expanding the titular hotel. The simulator is also available for PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Pets Hotel is a simulator developed by Polish studio Games Incubator, whose credits include the Animal Shelter series of games. The game debuted first on PC, and currently has 81 percent positive player reviews on Steam. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for developing and releasing the game on consoles.

In Pets Hotel, the player becomes the owner of a new pet hotel. In this relaxing first-person perspective (FPP) game, the gameplay is based on running the hotel and taking proper care of the pets. The game also requires dealing with financial matters, as the hotel’s income and expenses should be properly balanced. You also have to hire and manage employees.

The developers of the game have prepared a wide set of guests, or pets visiting the hotel. The list includes cats, dogs, turtles, rabbits and fish, among others. Importantly, each pet has its own preferences in terms of food, grooming or conditions of stay.

Pets Hotel also offers extensive options for developing the hotel itself. Initially, the pet resort is relatively modest, but progress in the game allows numerous changes. So, for example, the player can expand the hotel with new rooms and additional attractions for guests.

Pets Hotel – main features:

• Running a pet hotel;
• Relaxing and peaceful gameplay;
• Dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets;
• caring and fun;
• hotel development.

The release date for Pets Hotel on PlayStation 5 is set for March 20, 2025.

Hong Kong, China – March 19th, 2025: Game Source Entertainment is thrilled to announce that their highly anticipated action roguelite, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on Steam following a hugely successful Steam Next Fest.

Captivating players worldwide with its ever evolving demo, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade showcased the intense combat, vibrant feudal Japanese setting, and unique playstyles of its three protagonists: Shigure, Sara, and Taketora in last week’s Steam Next Fest. With overwhelmingly positive feedback and thousands of players diving into the demo, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade has firmly established itself as one of 2025’s must-anticipated indie titles.

In celebration, a beautiful deluxe edition has been announced, giving eager players yet another way to get their hands on the game. 

The Deluxe Edition will be available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 formats in Europe and North America, and features the following contents:

• Deluxe box with physical copy of the game
• Postcards
• Digital OST and Singles
• Artbook
• Poster

Key features include:

• Three Playable Characters – Experience distinct combat styles through the Immortal Ninja, Oni Emissary, and Demon Samurai, each voiced by renowned Japanese voice actors.
• Deep Weapon Customization – Upgrade powerful Demon Blades, unlock new abilities, and harness the power of the Neko Shrine.
• A Living, Breathing World – Interact with colorful yokai at the Demon Festival, uncover secret paths, and unlock hidden high-difficulty challenges.
• Unexpected Delights – Gather ingredients to craft powerful mythical dishes that enhance abilities.

With the excitement of Steam Next Fest propelling Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade into the spotlight, the team at 7Quark cannot wait to share the full experience with players on April 24, 2025.

Wishlist Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade on Steam and play the demo now here.

About Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

Developed by the Taiwanese indie team 7Quark, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is an action-packed journey set in a vividly imagined world steeped in mythology and danger. Players will follow the stories of three uniquely skilled protagonists: the immortal ninja Shigure, the enigmatic Oni Emissary Sara, and the formidable Demon Samurai and master archer Taketora. With distinct combat styles reflecting their weapons and personalities, players will engage in dynamic battles against malevolent spirits in a brutal cycle of life and death.

About Game Source Entertainment (GSE)

Founded in Hong Kong in 2006, Game Source Entertainment (GSE) is a leading force in the Asian gaming market, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Starting with its flagship “1 Station Game Store,” GSE has spent 15 years connecting directly with players and retail partners, gaining deep insights into the industry. As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, GSE remains committed to supporting eSports, expanding physical stores, and championing Chinese game developers by localizing titles for Greater China players and introducing local games to a global audience.

New features in ‘Mono No Aware’ focus on the ever-changing nature of life and add new Dynasty elements

Oberhaching, Germany, March 20, 2025 – Development Team Superkami and Publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to announce the release of the new update named ‘Mono No Aware’  for their open world life-sim city builder mix Sengoku Dynasty. This marks the next milestone on the post-release roadmap for the feudal adventure, where you rise from survivor to powerful Daimyo and take on conquering the extensive game world either alone or with up to four participants in cooperative multiplayer.

Veterans and newcomers alike will appreciate the improvements made with the current update, that roughly translates as ‘appreciation of life’ regardless of their preferred playstyle. With the addition of ‘Personal Quests’, the already extensive list of activities in Sengoku Dynasty gets even longer. These tasks are procedurally distributed among all your villagers and other friendly NPCs. In future updates, this system will be extended with more types of quests and unique NPCs to distribute them.

Yet another big addition is the enhancement of the Dynasty feature: while you were able to raise a family before, now you can actually start playing as your descendant and take on the task of forging a renowned dynasty. Your progeny will inherit your inventory and dynasty level, but will start with an empty perk tree, some XP for initial unlocks, and a powerful, inheritable background perk. Continue the lineage and you might be able to collect them all.

The survival aspect has also been enhanced: With the new statuses that impact your health and can even kill you, you have to adapt to your environment more than ever. Raining cats and dogs? Seek shelter under a protective roof or a rock formation so you don’t get soaking wet. In winter you will appreciate the warmth of a campfire that will keep you from freezing to death. Numerous other improvements include further performance optimization, bugfixes and much more. The full patch notes can be found on Steam, where you can also follow the game so you don’t miss any news or updates.

Of course all released as well as upcoming updates will be integrated in the Sengoku Dynasty console versions currently in development and slated for a release later this year. The anticipated release date for those will be announced in the coming weeks.

To celebrate the release of the update, Sengoku Dynasty is discounted for a whopping 30 %  on Steam. For more details, players can visit the game’s official Steam page here.

About Superkami

Superkami is a studio with one mission – to let talented people make the best games they can.  As an agile, fully remote studio with a team all over the world  consisting of experienced veterans and ambitious newcomers they seek to bring unique content to a whole new audience through their innovation and style. Their first announced title is Sengoku Dynasty – an open-world survival builder set in the beautiful world of medieval Japan.

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Limited-time alpha playtest now available for Old School RuneScape’s first ever new skill

Thursday, 20th March, 2025 Cambridge, UK. Set sail across the oceans of Gielinor and discover an entirely new way to play Old School RuneScape with the alpha playtest for the game’s first ever new skill – Sailing – available to play from today for one week.

Available for Old School RuneScape members on PC to try until March 27th, players can jump into the Sailing playtest which is packed with exciting high seas adventure. Start off on a teeny tiny raft and improve your skill as a sailor until you eventually become an experienced captain, commanding your crew on a bigger vessel and traversing the most hazardous of waters. Dive with mermaids, chase ducks, and explore the far reaches of the ocean on a journey that’s only ever been seen from land. 

Unlocking the Seas: The Complete OSRS Sailing Alpha Breakdown

Discover The Pandemonium, a new island that acts as a homely port between adventures, and learn how to sail and dock your boat in an introductory quest. Salvage treasures from lost shipwrecks, take on courier tasks, and combine deliveries with other maritime activities as you set sail across the seas, earning XP and charting your Sailing adventure. Avoid storms, customise your ship, and improve your skills to become an experienced captain, complete with a seahardy crew fit for facing the hazards of the open water.  

The Sailing Alpha is available to Old School RuneScape members on PC today via RuneLite and the official client. To get started, any Old School RuneScape member can simply select a Sailing Alpha Playtest world from the world selection menu.

Old School RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile. 

About Old School RuneScape

Old School RuneScape is the industry-defining collaboration between the community and developers. Embracing its nostalgic heritage, hundreds of thousands of active players control the direction of the game with an in-game polling system. Featuring adventures for solo play through to 100-player strong raids, Old School RuneScape caters for every brave adventurer. Old School RuneScape continues to innovate, introducing its first ever new skill in 2023 to commemorate its 10^th anniversary, arriving later this year. Play now at http://oldschool.runescape.com

About Jagex

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.
 
In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisition Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Viewing is not optional, there will be a quiz. 

El Segundo, California – March 20, 2025 | Members of SCP rejoice, Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio have generously decided to regale players with another exclusive look into the world of twin-stick shooter Section 13, now live at the HR-approved 2025 Future Games Show. What’s more, corporate have decided to grace employees with a mandatory work retreat to PAX East this May!

Please be advised: no civilians were harmed in the making of this trailer. All members of staff signed exhaustive liability waivers and will undergo extensive training ahead of May’s 1.0 release. 

All jobs come with some small discomforts, or in this case large, feral, deadly ones. While teamwork is highly encouraged, those who have shown initiative and bravery may wish to tackle the cosmic horrors of Section 13 alone. Those who wish to increase their chances of survival, however, may opt for the co-op mode and drag along up to two ‘volunteers’. SCP only hires the best of the best, and disappointing management is firmly discouraged  – the consequences might just be permanent. 

Players will be required to peruse the Future Games Show trailer below, preferably not at your own leisure: 

HR mandates that you check out Section 13 on Steam today!

 About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son,. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres. 

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe).

The heyday of city builders returns, when you become the driving force behind the expansion of the American frontier later this year

Oberhaching, Germany, March 20, 2025 – Polish development team EmpireCraft Studios and German publisher Toplitz Productions proudly announce Wild West Pioneers, a fresh take on city-builders, combining beloved classic gameplay elements with contemporary visuals and modern comfort.

Become a visionary and shape the foundation of America, when you set out to explore and colonize the frontier. After humble beginnings, you can eventually establish a townhall and expand the encampment you started with into a hustling and bustling city.

Manage resources, while you take care of the residents and their individual needs like food, water and safety. Appoint sheriffs, build up defense systems and protect your aspiring, prospering town from outlaws and wild animals.

Learn to secure new territories via Scout or Colonization Posts, explore the strategic map, manage multiple settlements and adapt to challenges waiting for you in the undiscovered frontier. Enjoy the diverse environments, follow the captivating narrative and participate in quests.

“We are very happy to work with EmpireCraft Studios on Wild West Pioneers”, comments Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions. “They have embraced our core philosophy of creating ‘Games with Heart and Soul,’ bringing a thoughtful and well-crafted approach to the city builder genre. Their vision strikes a careful balance between modern design and the classic appeal of strategic settlement building. We look forward to seeing players shape their own communities and experience life on the American frontier.”

Wild West Pioneers will be released later in 2025 on PC in Early Access. Further information on the game can be found on the Steam product page, where it can be wishlisted already. 

Features:

It Is Your Choice
You decide what the West will look like. Choose from a wide variety of buildings both commercial as well as residential and upgrade them over time to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the settlers. Pick mayors and sheriffs, but be careful who you appoint – their perks will affect the cities’ growth.

The West Is More Than One City
One settlement is only the beginning. While you discover new resource streams and production chains the urge to expand will become unstoppable. Send your settlers into uncharted territory and build new villages. Then set up trade routes, so resources can be exchanged. Don’t leave anybody behind or it will cost you dearly.

Every Settler Is A Person
Your villages are filled with characters. Everybody has needs and demands that you have to fulfill, if you want your reputation to precede you. Only with a sufficient happiness level influenced by job availability, health standards etc. will you be able to attract new settlers and become one of the driving forces in the expansion of the United States.

The Circle Of Life
Day and night cycle have an impact on the game world. Watch the city life change from dusk till dawn and show true leadership skills when you take on the challenges of efficient production chains and trade routes.

Strategize Your Expansion Of The West
The strategic map will help you to plan your progress. Send expeditions, establish trading outposts and dispatch wagons with daring explorers eager to found new settlements. With the sandbox character of Wild West Pioneers, no game will ever be the same.

Take a seat
Sit back, chill and watch your plans come to fruition. Observe the hustle and bustle of city life, where every job is executed by a person and not a backend value. Watching your settlement grow in its detailed glory is half the fun.

About EmpireCraft Studios
EmpireCraft Studios is a game development company established in 2024. The studio brings together a team of seasoned developers who have previously worked on titles like Aztecs – The Last Sun. EmpireCraft Studios specializes in creating city-building games with survival elements. With a strong foundation in the genre, the studio aims to deliver immersive and challenging experiences that blend strategic city management with survival mechanics, appealing to both hardcore and casual players.

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.