During Tokyo Game Show 2026, KOEI TECMO and developer Gust shared new details for Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, the latest title in the acclaimed Atelier series scheduled to release on 25th February 2027 on Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® ad XBOX Series X|S.
Originally introduced in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, characters Rutger and Lenja will appear in Karia’s adventure, acting as senior members of the Aladiss Pioneering Team.
You can watch the trailer on KOEI TECMO Europe YouTube channel here: Rutger & Lenja Character trailer.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is currently in development and is scheduled for release on 25th February 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® and XBOX Series X|S. The game will include Japanese voices with English, French, German and Spanish texts.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warrior’s series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
Mounts, hookshots, new pets and more give players new ways to explore deeper into the Forgotten Ruins on PC and consoles
LONDON (Sept. 21, 2026) – Ready your steed and embark on a new adventure in Riders of the Underground, Core Keeper’s massive new update from developer Pugstorm and publisher Fireshine Games, out today as a free update for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One. Tame and mount cattle, clear pits with a new hookshot and explore a new sub-biome with a host of new pets to befriend as you dive ever deeper into the underground: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621690/Core_Keeper/
Core Keeper – Riders of the Underground Trailer:
This free update introduces rideable mounts to Core Keeper for the very first time, bringing a brand-new way to explore the game’s mysterious world. All of your friendly cattle can now be ridden as mounts, named and given behavioral options, including commands to stay in place, roam freely or accompany the player as an adorable pal.
Make sure to take advantage of the brand-new Hookshot to leap across chasms and pits, a useful grappling hook that lets adventurers explore further afield without the need to lay down paths or bridges. Meanwhile, in the dark, hidden corners of the Forgotten Ruins, a new sub-biome emerges: the Moss sub-biome, featuring a collection of lush greenery among its stoney ruins.
Alongside these core new features, the Riders of the Underground update introduces multiple new pets, each with their own unique abilities, new weapons, accessories and armor pieces, alongside a variety of quality of life improvements.
ABOUT PUGSTORM
Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy. For more information, please visit pugstorm.eu.
ABOUT FIRESHINE GAMES
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of acclaimed and award-winning digital titles, including Denshattack!, Duskfade, Far Far West, Core Keeper, Shadows of Doubt, Len’s Island and Popucom. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
New Mayhem Collection DLC Featuring The Joker & Harley Quinn as Playable Characters Available Now for Deluxe Edition Owners on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC – Enhanced Absolute Difficulty Option Added as Free Update for All Players
Sydney, Australia – Sept. 21, 2026– Warner Bros. Games announced LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the critically acclaimed action-adventure videogame, is now available for Nintendo Switch™ 2.
Also launching, the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark KnightMayhem Collection downloadable content (DLC), starring DC’s The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters, is available now for Deluxe Edition owners on PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
As part of the launch, all Nintendo Switch 2 Deluxe Edition owners will receive instant access to the Mayhem Collection DLC, as well as a variety of suits, vehicles, and Batcave items through the previously released Legacy Collection DLC, and those who purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 physical Deluxe Edition will receive a free LEGO Retro Videogame Batman™ Minifigure, while supplies last.
Additionally, an enhanced Absolute difficulty setting has been added as a free update for all LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight owners. This new option is designed to be even more challenging than the Caped Crusader and Dark Knight levels, requiring greater skill, awareness, and precision in combat.
Watch the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Official Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer below.
Watch the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Official Mayhem Collection DLC Trailer below.
The Mayhem Collection DLC brings a fearsome DC Super-Villain themed gameplay experience to LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, including:
A brand-new Story Mission starring The Joker and Harley Quinn, each with their own abilities, gadgets, and outfits, as they break out of Arkham Asylum and establish a customizable hideout in Amusement Mile.
The all-new Mayhem Mode, which allows players to unleash chaos across Gotham City as the Clown Prince and Princess of Crime. Through time-limited Mayhem Runs, players can take on various enemies, smash objects, and create villain specific LEGO builds. Players will face off against A.R.G.U.S. Agents and Amanda Waller’s Task Force X, encountering Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Deathstroke, Killer Croc, King Shark, Polka-Dot Man, other infamous DC Super-Villains, as they rise through Gotham’s criminal underworld while evading pursuit from Batman and Robin.
The Sinister Pack of new DC Super-Villain themed outfits for each of the original playable characters (seven in total), plus a new Jokermobile vehicle to cruise around the open world and five new items to decorate the Batcave.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard Edition owners can purchase the Deluxe Edition Upgrade to access the Legacy Collection and Mayhem Collection DLC.
Developed by TT Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knightinvites players to embark on Bruce Wayne’s epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, from origin to legend, while forging bonds with trusted allies and facing off against Gotham City’s most infamous DC Super-Villains. Inspired by decades of Batman films, television shows, comic books, and games, this open world action-adventure videogame combines countless DC references and fun-filled LEGO humour in the ultimate LEGO Batman experience.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight in-game rewards:
Golden Age Batsuit – a classic outfit based on the Caped Crusader’s debut look from Detective Comics #27 (1939), accessible for eligible users who create a Warner Bros. Games account and those who already have an account.
Black Lantern Batsuit – based on DC’s Blackes Night comic book series and redeemable for eligible users by linking a Warner Bros. Games account with an active HBO Max account.
Dark Knights of Steel Batsuit – based on DC’s Dark Knights of Steel comic book and redeemable for eligible users by linking a Warner Bros. Games account with an active HBO Max account.
Animated Jarro Character Batcave Prop – accessible for eligible users by connecting a Standard or Ultra DC UNIVERSE INFINITE (DCUI) account subscription with a Warner Bros. Games account.
Warner Bros. Games, Inc., 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. Additional information can be found at www.WBGames.com.
About TT Games
TT Games, a Warner Bros. Games development studio, is the developer behind numerous hit LEGO videogame franchises such as LEGO® Batman™, LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® Harry Potter™, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes, and LEGO® Indiana Jones™, including popular titles LEGO® Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight™, LEGO® Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga™, and many others, which combined have sold over 200 million units worldwide to date. TT Games has offices in Knutsford, U.K. Additional information can be found at www.TTGames.com.
About DC
DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at www.DC.com.
About The LEGO Group
The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well.” Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide. For more information: www.LEGO.com.
Join the Grinch and his faithful dog Max as they set out to decorate Who-ville’s ultimate Christmas tree in this new festive 3D experience across consoles and PC
Outright Games and Dr. Seuss Enterprises today celebrate the launch of The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas, a brand-new 3D platforming adventure that invites players to join the Grinch and his loyal companion Max on a festive mission to bring Christmas cheer to Who-ville. Available now on Nintendo Switch in stores and digitally on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, the game brings the humour, heart and mischievous spirit of the beloved Christmas icon to life in an all-new mission designed for the whole family.
The launch trailer, narrated by Cindy-Lou Who, gives players a glimpse of the festive fun ahead as the Grinch prepares for Who-ville’s annual Christmas tree contest. With the big day fast approaching, players search for ornaments and decorations throughout their quest, calling on a trio of grinchy gadgets to get out of a tight spot along the way: pick up a burst of speed on the Rocket Skates, soar over hazards with the Jetpack, or freeze troublesome foes with the Snowball Maker.
Players can explore 23 festive levels across four magical worlds, including Who-ville, Mt. Crumpit, Who Wood and the Grinch’s Cave. Play solo, or team up with a friend or family member in local co-op, with one player taking on the role of Max. Working together, the Grinch and Max can combine their unique abilities to navigate each level, overcome obstacles and uncover hidden surprises along the way.
With accessible gameplay designed for players of all ages, The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas offers families a festive activity to enjoy together, combining exploration, platforming and Christmas-themed challenges with the mischievous humour of one of the world’s most iconic holiday characters.
Robin Flodin, CEO of Outright Games Group, said: “The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas is here! We’re incredibly excited for families to jump into this brand-new adventure, explore Who-ville and beyond, and experience the festive fun as the Grinch and Max. We hope the game brings plenty of laughter, mischievous moments and unforgettable Christmas memories for families to share together this holiday season.”
Since first appearing in Dr. Seuss’s beloved 1957 classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, the Grinch has become a global Christmas icon, delighting generations through books, film, television and stage adaptations. The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas continues that legacy with a new interactive experience that brings the character and his world to life for a new generation of players.
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favorites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com
About DR. SEUSS ENTERPRISES. L.P.
Founded in 1993, Dr. Seuss Enterprises is a global entertainment company. Our mission is to educate and entertain generations around the world by promoting and protecting the literary and artistic works of Dr. Seuss. We provide world-class content that drives joyful learning and creates hopeful futures. All Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ profits benefit charitable organizations that focus on causes such as education, science, health, animal conservation, and the arts. For more information, subscribe to our YouTube channel, visit http://DrSeussEnterprises.com or follow us on Instagram.
About Casual Brothers
Casual Brothers LTD is an experienced game development team founded in 2010, based out of the UK. They’re comprised of team members with decades of experience in digital games, and have released their own titles, as well as supporting the development of projects for other studios, across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
Developed by Kenny Sun and Friends and published by Devolver Digital, two-million-selling roguelite BALL x PIT is a ball-bouncing, time-devouring smash hit – but the journey is far from over. Prepare yourself, and your balls, for paid expansion Risen Ballbylon.
Risen Ballbylon is the biggest and most transformative expansion for BALL x PIT yet, adding a wealth of new characters, balls, passives, enemies, bosses, buildings, and levels, dramatically expanding the possibilities of a run and introducing fresh new gameplay mechanics to test even the most hardened veterans of the pit. Will you rise to the challenge?
You’re used to the lift descending into the depths of the pit – but now it’s going up. Rise above the abyss to reach Risen Ballbylon, which floats high in the sky above. Each level is a layer of the former city, where the population has been warped by the effects of the meteor.
*NOTE: The content of this expansion is only accessible after completion of the base game.
NEW FRONTIERS When you ascend to Risen Ballbylon you’ll get to explore 4 new battlefields – each with their own fearsome new bosses – and battle over 40 new enemies. You can also dip into a deep pool of 45 new passives, including Lucky Coin, Eldritch Gauntlet, Vampire’s Kiss, Volatile Explosive, and Relentless Whip. You’ll have to play the expansion to find out what they do.
HERO WORSHIP There are 8 new gameplay-transforming characters to get to grips with in Risen Ballbylon, including the Sentinel, who can aim in any direction, The Stonewaller, whose balls warp to the other side the first time they hit a wall, and The Right Hand Man, whose balls deal double damage when they hit the right wall but only half when they hit the left.
BALLS TO THE WALL Risen Ballbylon also adds 24 new balls to the game to experiment with and create powerful, game-changing fusions. These include the Beast ball, which latches onto enemies and damages them until they die, the Kaiju ball, which causes earthquakes, the Misfortune ball, which curses enemies, and the deadly, spiky Hedgehog ball.
BASE INSTINCT Base-building has also been radically expanded in Risen Ballbylon, with 20 new buildings to expand your village. Build a Floating Fortress, Crystal Monolith, Soup Kitchen, Circus Tent, Fission Chamber, and other strange structures as you expand your base and mine for crystals – a new resource that adds additional complexity to the game’s economy.
BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon rises November 12 on all platforms for $6.99.
Journey through the fractured memories of a fading archaeologist as you build your party and uncover the secrets buried within the realm of Ravelle.
Istanbul, Türkiye (September 20, 2026) – You’ve been invited inside a haunted mind, as Metis Creative unveils WANE, an occultish turn-based RPG set against the backdrop of an industrial noir world. Published in partnership with Shoreline Games, WANE follows Declan Wayne, a fading archaeologist tormented by his fading sense of self. As Declan turns inward, he must traverse the corridors of his mind, a labyrinth drawn from memory, distorted by regret, and guarded by what he cannot let go.
Watch the reveal trailer:
“Metis Creative has the kind of imagination that makes you want to pay attention to whatever they’re working on next,” said Keith Kawamura, CEO of Shoreline Games. “Having already had the chance to work with the team once before, we knew firsthand just how thoughtful and inventive they are. WANE is a fantastic example of that creativity, and from the moment we saw what the team was creating, we knew we wanted to help bring it to players. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Metis again and finally begin sharing WANE with the world.”
“Metis Creative has found success in our ability to produce high-quality, original visuals that match a deep and engaging narrative across several award-winning tabletop games,” said Sarp Duyar, CEO of Metis Creative. “Our vision with WANE is to continue that tradition across a totally new medium for us and push the boundaries of our creativity.”
In WANE, players take on the role of Declan Wayne, a fading archaeologist whose fractured memories have transformed his cerebral realm of Ravelle into a shifting labyrinth of trauma, obsession, and regret. Players recruit adventurers, build a three-person party, and descend through three distinct biomes in grid-based tactical combat shaped by attrition, random encounters, and boss battles.
Between expeditions, players return to an antiquarian shop to appraise and sell relics, upgrade facilities, and fund the next run. As the roguelike cycle continues, new synergies, shortcuts, and permanent buffs open up while the story unfolds through repeated journeys deeper into Ravelle.
Key Features of WANE:
Memory is the Map – Ravelle is a labyrinth built from Declan’s deteriorating memories, with his defining moments, traumas, obsessions, and regrets shaping the path forward… and reshaping it entirely.
Tactical Turn-Based Combat – Fight through grid-based tactical encounters built around positioning, cover and line of sight, with the uncertainty of percentage-based attacks.
Rule of Three – Descend through the Ravellian Sanatorium, the Palace of Arvanshah, and the Death Pilgrimage to Erabel, each of the three biomes connected to Ravelle’s history and Declan’s fractured memories.
Run the Shop – Bring relics back from expeditions to appraise and auction in Declan’s antiquarian shop, using the proceeds to upgrade facilities and fund future runs.
A Story Told Through Repetition – WANE’s narrative unfolds across repeated expeditions, revealing more of its characters and Declan’s story with each run.
WANE is currently in development for PC. Additional details and a release date will be announced at a later date.
About Shoreline Games
Shoreline Games is an independent publisher focusing on unique, eye-catching narrative-driven games developed by talented studios worldwide. Their catalog of indie titles ranges from the academia inspired Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator, early 2000s inspired action adventure, Onirism, and most recently, Cyberpunk-Noir Narrative RPG Celestial Return.
Mobile Gaming Giant Sails Into PC Publishing With An 8-Player Battle Royale Where Poker Hands Become Cannon Fire
Singapore, September 20, 2026 | HABBY.FUN is excited to reveal the cinematic trailer for their latest title Piroker, a mischievous roguelike autobattler where poker turns into pure combat. Hit the high seas and build your crew by wishlisting now and taking part in the exclusive playtest on Steam.
Swashbuckling Fun For Everyone In this 8-player free-for-all, luck isn’t enough; you need cold calculation to rule the Seven Seas! Select your pirate hero, each equipped with varying starter abilities, then enter the choice phase where you’ll select one special relic treasure that will uniquely alter the power you draw from the deck. Points are assigned and boosted by treasures and exotic fish, then blows are dealt to the lowest-scoring pirates of the round.
Arena mode lets you take the fight to the high seas! Enjoy asynchronous PvP and battle a ‘ghost fleet ’on your own time, or gather your crew and invite your mates to clash in a real-time lobby.
Yo Ho Ho and a Lot of Different Runs / Endless Voyages Await No two voyages are ever the same. Every run throws new pirates, relics, and mutant fish into the mix, giving you countless ways to build your crew. Assemble classic poker hands like pairs, straights, and full houses to trigger new crew abilities, reroll the shop and hunt for the perfect relic, and watch your strategy evolve with every choice. Read your rivals and spot their weaknesses to exploit every dirty trick you can find. Chart Your Course to the Top Piroker gives players plenty of reasons to keep sailing back to the tables with a global matchmaking leaderboard that pits players against other captains from around the world in a race for the Pirate King’s throne. Detailed on-screen stats let players break down their best lineups and revisit their most memorable plays, and every run fills your treasure map of unlockable pirates, skins, and achievements. All of this is only complemented by the hand-drawn nautical world, complete with jaunty accordion melodies, roaring cannon fire, and a cartoony charm that sets the tone for every high-stakes hand.
Gameplay Features:
Utilize a series of “illegal” tactics: recruit notorious pirates, capture cursed deep-sea fish, and play legendary cheat hands.
100+ “Treasure” Skills: All pirates draw power from the same deck, creating hundreds of unique playing styles.
60+ Pirate Heroes: Each captain offers a unique starting strategy and economy modifier.
Limitless Build Variety: Want to combine a “High-Card Sniper” build with a “Flush Bomber” strategy? The possibilities are endless!
40+ Exotic Fish: These special “treasures” provide permanent, game-breaking buffs offering even more strategic choices.
Take an early look at Piroker ahead of its highly anticipated public launch by participating in the playtest on Steam.
About Habby Habby is a combination of Hobby and Happy. We believe in creating happiness through hobbies by using the games that we promote and play. By playing our games, you can hope to obtain new interests and cultivate already existing ones.
Habby (Habby Pte. Ltd.) is a mobile game publisher founded in 2018, famous for pioneering the “hybrid-casual” genre. Habby creates games that are easy to pick up yet challenging to master.
The company achieved global fame with its breakout hit Archero. Its lineup of flagship representative works also includes the viral mega-hit Survivor.io, alongside popular titles such as SSSnaker, Souls, and Capybara Go!.
About HABBY.FUN Habby.fun is Habby’s PC publishing brand. Habby.FUN is a dedicated stage for PC and console players, born from a simple devotion to pure fun. Rooted in the spirit of “Craft,” our focus spans across Steam and multi-platform ecosystems, bringing to life original games defined by unique artistry and innovative mechanics.
Play your cards right and you might just survive another night in this post-nuclear hex grid hellscape
Oviedo, Spain – September 20, 2026 – Meteorbyte Studios and Mint Gate Games are glowing with excitement (or is that radiation poisoning?) to reveal their upcoming card-based survival strategy game, Toxic Frontier. Positively oozing with toxic sludge, Toxic Frontier features a crunchy retro aesthetic and worrying slithery shapes.
Played out across a traditional hex grid, you’ll start from a single humble tile and begin your settlement’s perilous pilgrimage into the wastes. Purifying the noxious landscape with each card you place on a tile, you’ll discover synergies that change how each run plays. Just make sure you reach the target score on each level, or you’ll soon run out of cards and your legend in the frontier will come to an abrupt, irradiated end.
As you explore the decimated wilds, you’ll uncover tiles and cards that react in new and unexpected ways to both your cards and the other tiles around them, creating complex and powerful combos. Plan your synergies carefully, and you might just increase your odds of survival from “soon to be mutant chow” to “might make it to the next bowl of rat soup”.
The journey to rebooting civilization is a long and arduous one, and will lead your community across three vastly different biomes, each with their own stories to tell, quests to uncover, and unique mechanics. They each also come with entirely new ways to claim the lives of your hardy band of travellers… if you make it that far in the first place.
Locked underground for generations, tales of the surface have become exactly that; legends passed down via oral tradition of a world filled with sunlight, grass, and non-recycled air. As your band of nuclear nomads sets out to reclaim the wilderness, you will have to make a choice: create a bountiful haven of the wastes, or harness the all-corrupting power of the Toxic Frontier.
Key features ofToxic Frontier:
Play the hand you’re dealt: +40 unique cards to unlock and collect
Turn the toxic tide: Increasingly complex and potent tile synergies to discover
Don’t forget your Geiger counter: New challenges and threats to face in every biome
Radioactive replayability: 4 game modes with 2 different story endings
Explore the Frontier on the move: Full Steam Deck support
Toxic Frontier will be released on Steam and can be wishlisted now.
About Meteorbyte Studios
Meteorbyte Studios is a videogame studio based in Asturias, Spain. Since their establishment in 2016, they have participated in the development and launch of multiple games. These include both their own games, as well as assistance and publishing of titles for other developers. They also specialize in porting services from PC to all the popular console platforms, as well as Android and iOS.
The Smiling Critters infest the factory starting October 21st in Steam Early Access
Los Angeles, September 20, 2026 – Today, during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, Mob Entertainment revealed an October 21, 2026, release date for Escape From Playtime, a 4-player co-op survival horror extraction game set in the Poppy Playtime universe.
Launching first into Steam Early Access, the game sends players — alone or with friends — back into the infamous Playtime Co. factory from the perspective of the cute-yet-disturbing Smiling Critters. Tasked with scavenging materials for a mysterious building project that promises salvation, players must work together and follow instructions from an ominous voice lurking in the shadows, all while evading the factory’s most dangerous denizens.
Escape From Playtime is a co-op survival horror game set deep inside the abandoned Playtime Co. factory. Players take on the roles of the Smiling Critters, the dead-eyed toy line with gaping smiles first introduced in Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3, and explore classrooms, warehouses, testing labs, and the dark corridors connecting them all.
Played solo or with up to four players, each run sends teams into a dynamically changing section of the facility to find and transport resources for a mysterious Voice. The materials are needed to help build a promised home for toys who prove their loyalty and usefulness. Simple enough, except the factory is filled with rejected Playtime Co. creations stalking the halls. Players must search quickly, choose when to split up or stick together, and know when to retreat.
Along the way, players can solve puzzles, uncover clues, scavenge tools, use hiding spots and alternate routes, and turn the factory layout to their advantage. Proximity voice chat adds another risk: communication is essential, but an irresponsible whisper can bring the mission to a brutal end.
As you complete runs, Escape From Playtime reveals a deeper connection to the larger Poppy Playtime story. The Voice promises freedom and a home, but its motives remain unclear. Every resource gathered feeds into something bigger. You are helping build something, but what, and why?
Key Features:
Critter Co-Op: Play solo or team up with up to 3 friends in a fight for survival inside Playtime Co. More Critters means more ground covered and more chances for something to go horribly wrong, all enabled with proximity voice chat.
The Voice: A mysterious Voice sends players into the facility to collect scattered parts and resources. Gather what you need, bring it back safely, and try not to ask too loudly who or what you are really working for.
Scavenge to Survive: Use whatever the factory gives you to stay alive. Search for tools, uncover clues, find hiding spots, create distractions, and use alternate routes to outmaneuver the rejected Playtime Co. creations stalking the halls.
Mini Mode: Crawl, jump, and climb through every nook and cranny of the Playtime Co. factory as a Smiling Critter and experience some of the most iconic Poppy Playtime locations through a new (smaller) set of eyes.
Familiar and New: It’s Playtime Co. as you know it, with a twist. The mysterious Voice seems to be altering the factory’s layout, creating procedurally generated environments that change with each run.
EARLY ACCESS
Escape From Playtime is being built with Early Access in mind, giving players a strong core loop at launch while leaving room for the community to help shape future growth. The initial release is planned to include a four-character Smiling Critter roster with four more to unlock, one starter zone, and a core enemy lineup. Future updates are expected to expand the game with new zones, Critters, features, and refinements informed by player feedback.
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About Mob Entertainment
Founded in 2015 by brothers Zach and Seth Belanger, Mob Entertainment is an independent entertainment company dedicated to creating unconventional stories and unforgettable characters. The studio is responsible for Poppy Playtime, the globally successful mascot horror franchise. Since its debut in 2021, the multi-million-unit game series has expanded across platforms, reaching fans worldwide to create a passionate, engaged community
Building on the franchise’s commercial success and the highly anticipated releases of its chapters, Mob Entertainment continues to expand the Poppy Playtime universe through new games, original content, publishing, consumer products, and live experiences. Their dedicated team continually pushes the boundaries of entertainment, delivering top-tier content that entertains and challenges the status quo in an ever-evolving industry. For more information, visit www.mobentertainment.com.
Red Dunes Games is showcasing nine exciting titles at Tokyo Game Show, at stand/booth Hall 7, Booth Number: N03, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan, from 17– 21 September 2026, where the media and public will have the opportunity to discover a selection of games from talented development teams.
Among the featured titles will be Hellheart Breaker, a genre-blending classic in the making and the latest creation from BattleBrew Productions, the development team behind the highly acclaimed Cuisineer.
This is a refreshing blend of action, dating sim, dungeon crawling, and roguelite, mixing styles and genres in a compelling animated game! Set in an Asian-inspired Underworld filled with smoke and neon, you awaken in a forgotten room within a bathhouse, soon becoming a new resident of Aashraya, the last remaining city in the Underworld. With no memory of who you are and an ominous prophecy hanging over you, you embark on a journey to uncover your true identity.
The monster girls you choose to date will grant you powerful new abilities, while the ones you leave behind become the formidable bosses standing in your way. In this roguelite setting, you are trapped deep within the Underworld, battling through relentless challenges as you fight your way to freedom. When love and war have no rules, how far will you go to escape?
Aashraya, the world you are within, is a land steeped in history, mystery, and unforgettable characters. Meet diverse figures such as a Naga princess, Oni blacksmith, Kitsune courtesan, and Asuran enforcer, each with their own stories, struggles, and ambitions. Learn powerful abilities, master the elements through the teachings of different clans, and form bonds that may become friendships, rivalries, or something more.
Whether you stand beside the Clan Scions or challenge their beliefs, your choices will shape the fate of Aashraya. As the darkness of the underworld rises, fight to bring an end to this age, becoming either its savior or causing its downfall. With seven clans, multiple endings, extensive weaponry, elemental skill trees, customisation, fishing, and food markets, Hellheart Breaker offers a unique adventure where love, combat, and choice collide.
Features and Facts
7 clans, each with its own agenda
7 different worlds to explore
35 weapons, including weapons such as the jian and katar
7 elemental skill trees
Augments to modify your abilities
Procedurally generated/roguelite gameplay
Multiple endings – 9 planned endings
Customisable outfits
Home decoration
Fishing
Food-related activities at the Kappa Market
Romance and relationship systems
Two versions/”flavours” of the protagonist
I Love it!
One of many standout features is the romance system, where relationships have a direct impact on gameplay. Players can romance different Clan Scions to learn their abilities and elemental powers, or reject their beliefs and potentially fight them. A sequence would be to date a character, gain their powers, then use them to progress through the Underworld.
About Red Dunes Games
Red Dunes Games is an independent game developer and publisher based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. With a global outlook and deep roots in storytelling, Red Dunes creates and publishes original games that resonate with players across cultures. The company is known for its creativity, production quality, and commitment to working with world-class partners.
About BattleBrew Productions
BattleBrew Productions is a feisty crew of creators and crafters working on the next generation of games in the sunny island of Singapore and SouthEast Asia. We’re ready for battle, and always brewing something new! A multi-award winning team behind Battlesky Brigade: Harpooner (Apple Arcade), Battlesky Brigade Tap Tap (Android), Cuisineer (PC, PS5, Xbox, NSW) and Love In Tiny Spaces(PC).
