Take on the role of a smuggler in a 1930s New York transformed by anti-gravitational  “aether” technology

Issaquah, WA, USA – 12th March, 2025 – Seismic Squirrel are thrilled to unveil their narrative-driven RPG, Aether & Iron, coming to PC, with its debut trailer. Take on the role of Gia, a smuggler in an alternate 1930s New York that has been transformed into a vertical city after the discovery of “aether”, an anti-gravitational technology. Build your crew, upgrade your skills and dive into a compelling mystery with a customized car to help you survive in turn-based vehicle combat battles.

The world of Aether & Iron may have been transformed thanks to anti-gravitational “aether” technology, but it remains full of the shady gangsters, corrupt politicians, backstabbing and danger that you’d expect in a hardboiled 1930s New York. Playing as Gia, you must upgrade skills like “Hustle”, “Smarts”, and “Brass” to help navigate through this seedy world, where your choices, and the luck of the dice, determine your success through the game.

As a smuggler, your car is key to your trade. You will not only use it to smuggle goods throughout the city, but also as a weapon in turn-based battles that take place as you speed through the city’s streets. Upgrade and customize your fleet of vehicles with weapons and armor that you can unleash on opponents. In battle, you’ll need to be mindful of the strategic opportunities offered by traffic hazards coming your way – ramming your opponent into oncoming obstacles is often worth it for the damage your vehicle will take!

Explore diverse and immersive locations and meet a fascinating cast of characters on the course of your adventure. As a simple job draws you into a conspiracy that threatens the whole city, you will make allies and enemies, reconnect with old friends pushed away by your troubled past, orchestrate betrayals, and more in a game full of stories where your choices matter.

“We’re really excited to reveal Aether & Iron to the world!” enthused Jay Zylstra, President of Seismic Squirrel. “We hope to bring you on an immersive journey into a retro-futuristic 1930s New York, a timely setting of both hope and uncertainty based on many fascinating real-world people and events. The game will be fully voiced to tell a compelling story about unravelling a grand conspiracy. We yearn to tell you even more and hope that you’ll wishlist us on Steam and follow us online as we have further news to share!”

Key Features

• Muster Your Crew: The streets of New York can be unforgiving without reliable backup. Recruit unique and resourceful companions to watch your back, and follow their stories. Each is armed with a range of talents that can make all the difference in a jam.
• Turn-Based Vehicular Combat: What good is a smuggler without a good getaway car. Assemble a wide range of incredible aether-powered vehicles and unlock new tactical options to try out in an interesting twist on strategic, turn-based vehicular battles.
  
  Tinker with your rides to suit your playstyle. Do you prefer moving hard and fast, relying on speed for quick getaways? Or perhaps you might prefer to slap on some steel plates and bust out the grenade launcher!
• Save Your City: With a writing team including credits on Far Cry, Mass Effect, and Sovereign Syndicate, Aether & Iron brings to life an alternate timeline where anti-gravitational aether technology has reshaped the city skyline and deepened social divides.
  
  Thoroughly researched and inspired by real life counterparts from 1930s New York City, explore its backstreets, dive into its seedy underbelly, marvel at stunning architecture, and peel back the city’s many layers of power and greed.
  
  Your choices shape not just your path, but the city’s fate as well. Will you rise as a savior, withdraw as a renegade, or evolve into a symbol of resilience in a world of authoritarian barons and high-stakes strategy?
• Dive into An Underground Life: Navigate secret paths, dodge enemies, hide contraband, and stay ahead of the big bosses out to get you. Perhaps join a rebellion along the way.
• Your Choices Matter: Your decisions will shape the unfolding history of New York and the lives of its citizens, determining whether they will be able to find hope in a corrupt world of manipulation and violence.
• Grow your Talents: Level up your Hustle, Smarts, and Brass abilities to improve your chances in combat and social situations. But no matter how good you are, you’re always a dice roll away from success or failure.
• Drive in Style: Upgrade your aether-powered rides to suit your playstyle. Enhance your cars with every trick in the smuggler’s toolkit – hidden compartments, smoke dispensers, and flamethrowers of course.
• Fascinating Visuals: Inspired by 1930’s detective comics and the art deco period, Aether & Iron brings a unique visual identity to gameplay.
• Full Voice Acting: Experience an alt-history 1930s New York directly through our talented cast of voice actors. Learn about our characters stories; sometimes funny, sometimes philosophical, usually tragic.

About Seismic Squirrel

Seismic Squirrel is a talented and passionate team of both industry veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. We share a strong desire to tell fascinating stories supporting engaging gameplay mechanics.

Swiss-Polish indie game developer Blindflug Studios released a brand-new demo for their base building game set on World War II military air bases

Zürich, Switzerland, March 12, 2025 – Swiss-Polish developer Blindflug Studios has released a brand-new demo for their project Ground of Aces, a strategy base building game set during the Second World War. The game is being developed for PC, with a planned release later this year.

Ground of Aces on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2308690/Ground_of_Aces

In Ground of Aces, players take command of a World War II airfield and its crew. In this demo, players get an early preview of the game in which they can build their first Royal Air Force military airfield.

Blindflug Studios co-founder and executive producer Moritz Zumbühl on what players can expect from the demo: “The demo is a first glimpse into the world of Ground of Aces. Starting with a small British airfield, players will get to experience the thrill of building and commanding a wartime air base, taking care of iconic World War II aircraft, and making tough strategic choices regarding missions from HQ. We can’t wait to hear the player feedback and continue shaping and expanding the game together with our community.”

Ground of Aces will offer players a unique view into World War II, highlighting the challenges faced by air bases and their crews, including historic events such as the Battle of Britain. It is inspired by free form base building games like Rimworld and Going Medieval, as well as historical strategy games like Hearts of Iron IV. The art style will pay homage to the “ligne claire” style of Franco-Belgian comics like Biggles and Buck Danny.

The main pillars of Ground of Aces:

• Engulf yourself in the Second World War: Step into the shoes of an air base commander and witness the war from a new perspective. Build and defend your base, send pilots on critical missions, and play a vital role in shaping the war effort.
• A base builder at heart: Design and expand your air base with complete freedom. Your base is laid out by your own choices and thus unique.
• A dream for aviation enthusiasts: Take command of a fleet of historically significant aircraft. Carefully select the right planes for each mission, maintain your fleet, and ensure your base is always ready for action.
• Your crew’s personal stories: Your crew is more than just numbers—they are individuals shaped by war. Get to know their personal stories, witness their struggles and triumphs, and feel the weight of every loss.

About Blindflug Studios

We are an indie game studio founded in 2014 by Jeremy Spillmann and Moritz Zumbühl, based in Zürich, Switzerland and Poznań, Poland. Our mission is simple: We want to create beautiful, imaginative and fun games that centre around real-world dilemmas. We believe that games are an incredible medium for allowing players to experience the most complex of problems while being hugely entertaining too! Our first title, First Strike, a nuclear war RTS game, has been played by more than eleven million players so far. It was followed up by the critically acclaimed Cloud Chasers that explores the topic of migration, the dieselpunk action game Airheart, and the Apple Arcade launch title Stellar Commanders. With over 50 nominations and prizes at international awards and festivals, like the Best GDC Pitch and German Developer Innovation Prize, Blindflug is one of the standout indie game studios in Europe.

Match gems, level up, and date wizards and other supernatural beings on PC later this year

Seattle, Washington (March 12, 2025) – Indie developer Dire Kitten Games is thrilled to reveal the voice cast of Scholomatch, its upcoming dating sim. Featuring visual novel and match 3 gameplay, players will be matching gems and making love matches when this magical title releases on PC via Steam later in 2025.

The Horizon Wizarding Academy is taking enrollments and you’re the newest student! Fall deep in love and deep into the spirit realms as you learn magic, mingle with other academics, and uncover the secrets that threaten the academy’s future.

Your fellow students include a magical menagerie of otherworldly beings, including werewolves, fairies, sirens, and more. Scholomatch’s 11 main, potentially romanceable, characters each feature their own art, story, gameplay mechanics, and voice acting.

The game’s voice cast stars Jesse Inocalla (Genshin Impact, New Tales from the Borderlands, Marvel Battleworld), Sally Beaumont (Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader), Jingle Deleon (Pokémon Arceus’ Wish, Diablo IV), and a number of other brilliant vocal talents.

Dialogue decisions allow you to flirt, or get to know a character more, before you head to the match 3 board to clear gems and complete puzzles in order to score points. Clearing a round rewards you with XP which can in turn be used to unlock elemental improvements to score even more points. Plus, it impresses other students!

Though supernatural smooching is on the cards for those whose hearts desire, Scholomatch fully supports platonic connections, too. Character playthroughs can be completed in any combination of platonic and romantic, and there’s also the possibility of polyamory throughout its more than 15 hours of gameplay content. 

Key Features of Scholomatch:

• Deep Spirit Realms, Deeper Relationships: Form earnest relationships with a number of supernatural beings, who have their own likes, dislikes, and carefully crafted personalities. 
• Wizards, Werewolves, and More: Live vicariously through the protagonist and engage in your wildest fantasies by dating wizards, fairies, sirens, werewolves, and vampires just to name a few! 
• Designed for Inclusivity: Different types of relationships are represented in the game, including same-gender matches, as well as platonic, romantic, and polyamorous relationships.

Scholomatch will be released in 2025 on PC via Steam. A playable demo is now available via the Steam page.

About Dire Kitten Games

Dire Kitten Games was started by two industry friends who want to explore game concepts that are unlikely to be created at larger studios. As devs and gamers, the studio loves a wide range of genres and tones, but is particularly passionate about sci-fi and fantasy worlds, and cozy games that focus on interpersonal connections. 

Embark on four lost souls’ bloodthirsty quests for revenge!

Nice, France, March 12th 2025 – Developer Wolcen Studio has today announced that their upcoming neo-noir top-down twin-stick shooter Bullet Noir, which is now set to be self-published, will be launching into Early Access on Steam on April 15th, 2025. The fast-paced shooter immerses players in a gritty, urban cityscape where four protagonists scour the shadowy streets in search for their mentor’s killer.

For more information about Bullet Noir:

Check out the website: https://www.bulletnoir.com/ 
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3204960/Bullet_Noir/ 

The first game as part of the Wolcen Studio’s new “Indie Initiative”, developing in-house grassroots game projects into launchable titles, Bullet Noir features a rich, story-driven experience, inviting players to uncover the motivations and backstories of four distinct protagonists driven by their relentless thirst for vengeance. As the narrative unfolds, players will navigate each character’s personal journey, intertwined with the larger plot. 

Each protagonist comes equipped with their unique skills, and mastering these abilities will be essential for overcoming obstacles and outsmarting enemies in creative ways. Slow down time to accurately execute a kill as the Cop, extend your vision as the Priest, or briefly become invulnerable to oncoming bullets as the Lady. Master each character’s unique talents to overcome challenges and outsmart throngs of bloodthirsty foes in creative ways. 

Bullet Noir’s one-hit-one-kill mechanic offers intense showdowns around every corner, whether you’re charging in guns blazing or opting for a stealthier approach. Slip through the shadows of this rain-slicked burg, or create chaos through its back alleys, hovels and high rises; the choice is yours as you embark upon each protagonist’s interweaving quest for vengeance.

“Bullet Noir is a love letter to the action and Noir canon, paying homage to titles like Hotline Miami, John Wick, Sin City and The Matrix,” said Bullet Noir Game Director Tavi Petre. “We wanted to create something fierce, kinetic, and oozing with style. And more importantly, we wanted to create a dedicated action game that offers players plenty of choice, ensuring that every second you’re making micro-decisions on how to tackle the ever-chaotic scenarios we’ve thrown at you!” 

“Here at Wolcen, we believe it’s important to encourage our team members to pursue their indie development dreams, and Bullet Noir is the first title in our ‘Indie Initiative’ wherein we’re committed to delivering smaller scale passion projects,” said Bogdan Oprescu, President of Wolcen Studio. “This really enlivens our team’s creativity, and trains them to achieve the maximum result within a lot of constraints. It is very interesting to see how a small indie team can coexist within the same company together with larger teams that are involved in larger scale projects. We hope Bullet Noir is the first of many titles to come in our indie line-up!”

About Wolcen Studio

Headquartered in Nice, France, Wolcen Studio is a European game studio that unites over 120 talented professionals across the globe to create groundbreaking gaming experiences. In 2015, driven by our passion and belief in our vision, we launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring our first title to life, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem. We want to shape the future of gaming by bringing together passionate, expert-driven people dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the industry. https://wolcen-studio.com

March 12, 2025 – Wargaming, the award-winning developer behind the hit World of Tanks and World of Warships Franchises, unveiled today that its recently announced original IP Steel Hunters, a free-to-play mech hero shooter that uniquely blends Battle Royale and Extraction mechanics, will officially enter Early Access on April 2. Guided by a player-first philosophy, this Early Access phase empowers the community to actively shape and evolve the game through their feedback until its full release, ensuring it becomes the most engaging and satisfying mech-shooter experience. The development team will share additional insights into this approach as the game enters Early Access.

Check out the Early Access date reveal trailer below:

Steel Hunters offers an intense mech power fantasy where players control formidable mechanical giants—Hunters—and participate in action-packed battles, pursuing various objectives to level up and acquire gear. Each Hunter comes with its own distinct playstyle, unique ability kits, and progression systems that allow for a variety of strategies and tactics to outmatch opponents as they advance toward the final showdown at the extraction point.

Choose from an elite roster—including Razorside, Heartbreaker, Fenris, Ursus, Trenchwalker, Prophet, and Weaver—each armed with devastating abilities and ready to dominate dynamic battlegrounds like Crimson Ridge, Maryland Heights, and Stonecutter Keep.

The game will be available for PC players via:

• Wargaming Game Center https://asia.wargaming.net/en/wgc
• Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1691340

For more details on how Early Access will unfold, please visit: https://steelhunters.com/

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About Steel Hunters

Steel Hunters is an online, mech-hero shooter that seamlessly combines Battle Royale and Extraction mechanics. Players take command of formidable mechanical giants called Hunters, engaging in dynamic duo PvPvE battles on the Hunting Grounds. Fight to collect Starfall on an abandoned Earth and use combat tactics to turn rivals into scrap.

Official website: https://steelhunters.com/

About Wargaming  

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices around the world, including studios in Guildford, Prague, Chicago, Austin, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Kyiv, and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include hit free-to-play franchises – World of Tanks and World of Warships. 

Official website: https://wargaming.com/en/

Sydney, Australia, March 12, 2025 – Explorers, get ready for an extraordinary adventure! Microids and Microids Studio Paris are proud to announce that Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy, the remake of Benoît Sokal’s cult-classic adventure game, is now available for pre-order. The game will be available on April 24, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Check out the game’s latest trailer, showcasing its evolution since its debut in 1999.

Try the Free Demo Today on Consoles & PC!

Players can now experience a free playable demo on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam! Step into the role of a daring journalist and embark on your first journey into this immersive adventure. This is the perfect opportunity to dive into the game’s universe, explore its mechanics, and get a taste of the full experience before launch.

Even better, your progress in the demo will automatically transfer to the full game, allowing you to seamlessly continue your journey upon the official release!

About Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy

Driven by the remorse-filled story of a fallen explorer, play as a journalist in search of adventure and truth as you discover a forgotten land, the Amerzone! You will need to delve into the past and investigate the remnants of this land full of secrets. Will you find the key to the mystery behind the Great White Birds, the endemic species of Amerzone?

• An ode to exploration and discovery: explore an ancient land built by years of secrets, browsing realistic environments and enjoying a both eerie and appealing ambient
• Facing multiple riddles in a quest for truth: in a scenario faithful to the original game but enriched with new features, find clues, face tough puzzles and solve the case of the great white birds
• Fascinating and complex characters to interact with: discover people with deep backstories and elaborate designs, study their expectations and fix the errors from the past
• Customisable difficulty for all players:
  • “Adventure” will challenge veteran explorers with increased puzzle difficulty
  • “Traveler” offers a more relaxed experience, allowing newcomers to fully immerse themselves in the world of Amerzone

Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on April 24, 2025.

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, 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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 12 March, 2025 – To celebrate The Division 2’s sixth anniversary, Ubisoft shared a dev diary which included a sneak peek at the Battle for Brooklyn DLC, showing off Washington Street, the iconic view of Brooklyn Bridge, along with combat against the Cleaners. Players can look forward to learning more about Battle for Brooklyn DLC during the 23 April showcase.

Anniversary in-game rewards include an Anniversary backpack displaying players’ SHD level, which can be claimed by logging in starting from 13 March. Additionally, players can earn XP bonuses at 5 times the normal rate from now until 19 March.

Players can also earn rewards out of game through Twitch drops from now until 18 March. Viewers will earn free rewards, including Exotic and Named caches, arm patches, and weapon skins, by watching any partnered Division 2 Twitch stream during that period. Players will also be able to participate in Punishment and Crime cosmetic bundle giveaways, with more info on the official Division 2 X and Instagram channels.

Additionally, Ubisoft shared a teaser of the new weekly Tenacity podcast, inspired by the survival tactics of civilians in The Division game series and hosted by Bradley Garrett, an urban explorer and survivalism movement specialist. The first episode is available now on the official Ubisoft YouTube channel and as episodes release, they can be found here: https://linktr.ee/Tenacity_Podcast.

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®. 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 catalogue 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.

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

Forge Your Legend on May 22, 2025!

CALABASAS, Calif. – March 11, 2025 – Leading video game publisher 505 Games, and developer MercurySteam proudly confirm the forthcoming fantasy epic Blades of Fire is set for a physical release on May 22 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at $59.99 / £49.99.

KEY FEATURES 

• THE DIVINE METAL: You are Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King’s Ward. The newly crowned Queen Nerea has cast a spell that turns steel into stone. Only her army of abominations wield the divine metal against which other blades shatter.   
• THE FORGE: Find Forge Scrolls, develop your forging skills and craft your weapon to suit your fighting style. The chosen weapon family and the materials you create it from will affect characteristics such as weight, length, durability, penetration and edge quality.   
• CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON: Choose between seven different weapon families and over 30 unique Forge Scrolls, which allow almost infinite weapon combinations. Your choice of weapon will be crucial when facing your enemy!  
• TACTICAL COMBAT: A unique and challenging combat system which allows you to attack specific body parts of the enemy. Slash, stab or bludgeon enemies depending on the situation and what the enemy is equipped with. Only the right weapon will allow you to overcome the enemy’s armour.  
• YOU ARE NOT ALONE: Adso is Aran’s companion, a curious scholar drawn into the hero’s journey by fate. Though no warrior, his keen mind and ancient knowledge will prove invaluable. He observes, learns, and chronicles their path, offering insights that may turn the tide of battle. Most importantly, he speaks the lost tongue of the divine forgers—a key to unlocking the mysteries ahead. 
• BE ON GUARD: Over 50 enemy types, including the Queen’s guards, creatures, undead and more. Each enemy has its own unique attack style, weapon, and armour setup.  
• A WORLD FULL OF MYSTERY: Aran and Adso embark on an uncertain mission. The objective is clear, but the path is full of dangers, mysteries and epic settings such as huge castles, maze-like palaces and more. You will know only what our heroes know, your intuition and courage must fill in the rest.  

About 505 Games 

505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels.The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa EVO, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, China and Japan.

About Mercurysteam 

Mercury Steam Entertainment S.L., doing business as MercurySteam, is a Spanish video game developer based in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid. It was founded by former members of Rebel Act Studios, who had developed Severance: Blade of Darkness in 2001. Other titles include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow trilogy and Metroid Dread.  

Munich, March 11, 2025 – Munich-based indie developer Active Fungus Studios has a special treat for all fans of Inspector Schmidt ahead of the release of The Ebbing on April 7: The events leading up to the detective’s latest adventure are now playable in the form of the prologue! The polished mini-game is available now on Steam and offers around three hours of gameplay – perfect for getting in the mood for the new detective adventure on the German North Sea.

Play the prologue now on Steam.

The demo’s story serves as a prologue to the events that take place in the main game in the tranquil town of Havstedt. From the moment Valentin steps off the ship, the story continues in The Ebbing. The prologue is, therefore, the ideal opportunity to get familiar with the game’s setting before the official release.

What is the prologue about?

Valentin originally just wanted to enjoy a well-deserved vacation on the German North Sea. But things don’t go as planned: The captain of the steamer transporting Valentin and the other passengers to a picturesque North Sea island suddenly collapses during lunch and is fighting for his life. Was he poisoned? Or did alcohol or opium seal his fate? Valentin is tasked with finding out what happened – and soon uncovers a web of relationships, dependencies, and motives among the ship’s crew and passengers that must be unraveled to identify the true culprit.

Inspector Schmidt – The Ebbing, the sequel to the highly popular A Bavarian Tale, launches on April 7 on Steam.

About Active Fungus Studios

Founded in 2020, Active Fungus Studios is an indie game development studio based in Munich, Germany. Led by Jakob Braun (Founder & CEO), the small but dedicated team of 20 developers specializes in crafting immersive first- and third-person games.

Active Fungus Studios creates games that go beyond entertainment—offering deep thematic experiences that encourage players to see different perspectives and explore historical events that continue to shape the world today.

The Protagonist of One of Japan’s Most Popular Animes Enters The Fog With a Major Twist. You’ve Never Seen Ken Kaneki Like This

MONTRÉAL – March 11, 2025 – The hit anime series, Tokyo Ghoul is bringing its unique brand of dark fantasy to Dead by Daylight. Ripe with a slick, sinister aesthetic guaranteed to feel right at home in The Entity’s Realm, this twisted new take on Ken Kaneki promises to deliver one of the game’s most kinetic Killers to date. Available on March 11 as part of the Steam public test build and officially releasing on April 2, Dead by Daylight: Tokyo Ghoul is unleashed and ready to feed.

Meet The Ghoul

Boasting a dark, complex narrative punctuated by moments of brutal violence, Tokyo Ghoul and its hero Ken Kaneki come to Dead by Daylight overflowing with themes familiar to the game, as well as compelling new ones to explore. What better way to do so than by taking a conflicted character and magnifying his most primal impulses?

Considering Ken Kaneki is Tokyo Ghoul’s protagonist, fans of the franchise may be surprised to learn that he’s entered The Fog as Dead by Daylight’s newest Killer, The Ghoul. In the original story of Tokyo Ghoul, following a near-fatal accident, the unassuming Kaneki receives a life-saving organ transplant – from a Ghoul. He awakens a half-human, half-Ghoul hybrid forced to feed on human flesh to survive while desperately fighting to retain what remains of his humanity.

After narrowly surviving unimaginable torture at the hands of the Ghoul, Jason, Kaneki’s mind had already been pushed to the breaking point. He emerged from his ordeal alive, only to be swallowed by black Fog, taken by The Entity and set loose within its Trials. Here his Ghoulish nature took over, fueled by a cold cruelty and a hunger for flesh.

Not only does this shift make Kaneki an intriguing Killer, but it also allowed the Dead by Daylight team to lean into the truly terrifying nature of his powers.

Killer Kagune

In Dead by Daylight, The Ghoul’s Kagune tentacles quickly become the ultimate instruments of fear. Erupting from his back, Kaneki’s Killer Power propels him around the Map chaining movements together to descend upon fleeing Survivors. Successful attacks spark Enraged Mode, amplifying Kaneki’s strength, brutality, and movements.

Combined with a Perk set designed to apply pressure, The Ghoul forces his prey to keep their heads on a swivel, lest they become his next meal. Finally, those unlucky enough to fall victim to his Mori will bear the brunt of his vicious nature in gloriously graphic ways you’ll need to see to believe.

Tokyo Style

Adding to the fun, the Tokyo Ghoul Collection, available April 2 will introduce several other iconic looks and characters from the Tokyo Ghoul animated series.

The LegendaryRize Kamishiro Outfit for The Ghoul invites players to step into the shoes of this beautiful and powerful Ghoul – the very same one whose organs were transplanted into Kaneki following his accident. Players can also enjoy 4 Very Rare Outfits as part of the Collection including, the Rabbit Costume Outfit for Yui Kimura, the Hide Costume Outfit for Renato Lyra, the Eto Costume Outfit for Nea Karlsson, and the Awakened Ghoul Outfit for The Ghoul.

Since no Tokyo Ghoul Collection would be complete without some memorable masks, players will also be able to tap into their inner Ghoul with a selection of 4 Very Rare Masks for The Unknown, Jonah Vasquez, Jake Park, and David King.

Dead by Daylight: Tokyo Ghoul is currently available as part of the Steam public test build. It releases officially on April 2.

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.

About Behaviour Interactive

Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian video game studio. Behaviour’s flagship original franchise, Dead by Daylight, has terrified more than 60 million players since its launch in 2016. Over more than thirty years, the company has also established a reputation as one of the world’s most highly regarded external development partners, working alongside gaming industry leaders such as Microsoft, Sony, EA, and Warner Bros. Behaviour’s more than 1,100 employees are located across its headquarters in Montreal and offices in Toronto, Rotterdam, and the United Kingdom. The company’s award-winning culture has been recognized by GamesIndustry.biz (Best Places to Work in Canada) and Deloitte (Canada’s Best Managed Companies), among others. For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.

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