Fight, shoot, and body-swap your way to freedom from the RedSky Corporation in ESDigital Games’ newest action-packed release

Limassol, Cyprus | Last week, video game publisher ESDigital Games and studio Magic Hazard announced the official release of their exhilarating new top-down shooter, Memory Lost, available March 6, 2025, on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will be made available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch at a later date. 

Discover a dystopian metropolis ravaged by unrelenting corporate battles where survival is only possible by shifting your consciousness into the bodies of your enemies and using their unique abilities to adapt and overcome. First-aid kits are not available. There is only one magazine in your weapon. Change bodies to survive your mission!

“We [ESDigital] were drawn to the depth and intensity of Memory Lost instantly,” said Ilia Svanidze, Head of Marketing at ESDigital Games. “That, combined with the unique mechanics and sci-fi/action movie inspiration, makes Memory Lost an incredible addition to our rich, narrative-focused catalog.”

Key Features of Memory Lost

• New body, new gameplay: There are 60 unique enemies in the game, each with their own characteristics and skills that you can take over to affect the battle’s outcome!
• Powerful bosses: There are 10 boss encounters with a variety of mechanics and challenges to overcome. 
• Endless configurations: Having five skill trees gives you the opportunity to try different combinations of strengths and find the one best suited to your playstyle.
• Relocation is the basis of survival: If you don’t want to run around in a half-dead state, look for a healthy body! Are the weapons out of ammo? Move into enemies with full ammunition and higher health!
• Copy enemies’ memories: Capturing consciousness is impossible without capturing memories. With each new migration, the Neural Network, the main character of Memory Lost, will collect more and more material to develop its own independent personality, after which it will process the knowledge gained and reap the benefits of its actions at the Mind-Map hub location.
• Karma in a top-down shooter: The neural network is also shaped by your interaction with the surrounding world. Kill for the common good or kill for mercy. Your actions will unlock one of three possible endings. Play again with new tactics to see how Karma reacts! 
• An immersive cybernetic world: 3D cinematics, animated cutscenes, and a deep plot with three possible endings will take you deep into the world of Memory Lost, and allow you to shape who you will become on your warpath to freedom.

About Memory Lost

Memory Lost is a thrilling story-driven action shooter where the battles are built around the mechanics of mind capturing and moving into the enemy’s body. Dive deep into the depths of Detraxis, a dystopian metropolis full of technological miracles and cruel corporate battles, and use your unique ability to shift your consciousness into your enemies, capturing their minds and mastering their abilities. This mechanic will allow you to instantly and tactically adapt to the situation and overcome obstacles standing between you and your objective. 

For more information, visit https://esdigital.games/.

About ESDigital Games

ESDigital Games is a global video game publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC and consoles. ESDigital Games has published and distributed original titles, including AWAKEN – Astral Blade, Unusual Findings, Cats on Duty, Deck of Ashes, and much more. The publisher’s catalog will get even richer in the coming months and years with eagerly awaited games such as Steel Seed, Sky of Tides, Island of Winds, and Memory Lost, as well as future updates of REMEDIUM, Battlejuice Alchemist, and Scholar of the Arcane Arts.

Have an Ezio Up Your Sleeve.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 25, 2025 – Ubisoft, in collaboration with Playstack and LocalThunk, announces that Assassin’s Creed^® is coming to Balatro, the beloved roguelike poker game, as part of their latest collaboration pack: Friends of Jimbo 4, available later today.

In this free update, Balatro players can swap out the traditional face cards (Kings, Queens, Jacks) with three beloved characters from the Assassin Brotherhood. They have the opportunity to meet old friends, such as Ezio Auditore (King of Spades) or Jacob Frye (Jack of Spades), but also new faces such as Fujibayashi Naoe (Queen of Spades) from Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Assassins’s Creed Shadows will release worldwide on March 20 and will be accessible on Ubisoft+*, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store** as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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

For the latest news on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise and other Ubisoft games, please visit: https://news.ubisoft.com/.

For more information on Balatro, please visit: https://www.playbalatro.com/

*Ubisoft+ Premium is available for AU$23.95 per month. Cancel anytime.  More information at plus.ubisoft.com.

**Standard-Edition

About Assassin’s Creed 

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed® series has sold more than 230 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed^®, Brawlhalla^®, For Honor^®, Far Cry^®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon^®, Just Dance^®, Rabbids^®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^®, The Crew^® and Tom Clancy’s The Division^®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries. 

About Balatro

The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos. Following Balatro’s release in February the game has sold over 5 million units. It amassed universal critical acclaim. On Steam, Valve has listed the game as one of the top played games on Steam Deck.

The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a beautiful reimagining of Croteam’s critically acclaimed, award-winning, IGF grand prize-nominated, multimillion-selling puzzle game.

This definitive edition of the original Talos Principle features a dramatic Unreal 5-powered visual overhaul, quality of life improvements, new accessibility features, and an all-new chapter that delves deeper into the game’s award-winning philosophical narrative.

Play the demo here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3398520/The_Talos_Principle_Reawakened_Demo/

You’ll be able to revisit the Simulation on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X when The Talos Principle: Reawakened launches on April 10. But if you can’t wait till then, check out our new PC demo on Steam Next Fest. It’s available right now and will remain on Steam until the game launches.

Demo features

• This Talos Principle: Reawakened demo invites you to explore a breathtaking medieval environment filled with intricate puzzles and thought-provoking challenges
• Experience a carefully curated taste of puzzles from the full game, including key mechanics like laser connectors, force-field jammers, and pressure plates
• Solving puzzles is only the beginning. Try your hand at using the fully-featured Puzzle Editor. This tool allows you to build unique worlds and challenges, fosters creativity, and empowers our modding community to ensure a thriving future for the game

The Talos Principle: Reawakened is more than just a remaster: it’s a complete rebuild of Croteam’s classic puzzler, bringing its visuals, audio, and gameplay features in line with 2023’s critically acclaimed The Talos Principle 2.

Visit thetalosprinciple.com/reawakened for more information.

Escape a world-altering Glitch in a grand story of defiance set within Disney’s iconic TRON universe this winter (AEST)

LOS ANGELES (Feb 24th, 2025) – Big Fan, a Devolver Digital publishing label, with developer Bithell Games and Disney Games, today announced the release date for its story driven adventure, TRON: Catalyst. The isometric, action-infused game will welcome you into its enthralling digital world when it launches June 17, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch: https://www.bigfangames.com/games/tron-catalyst.

Today’s thrilling new launch date trailer features Exo, the highly resilient and resourceful program with the incredible ability to initiate time loops that is central to TRON: Catalyst’s captivating adventure. Exo must gain control over her mysterious abilities and uncover the unexplained ‘Glitch’ that threatens the Grid, all while evading the pursuit of Conn, a malevolent agent of Core.
 
Battle as Exo on-foot in agile combat and explore the Arq Grid on Light Cycle to complete missions, gaining crucial insights to help advance Exo’s quest. Using the Glitch’s time-rewinding abilities to learn from her mistakes, Exo will need to navigate warring factions to unlock new paths and uncover the secrets of the Arq Grid. TRON: Catalyst provides fans new adventures in the Grid offering more stories from the beloved TRON universe with more of the gripping, neon-accented action fans have come to know and love.
 
Wishlist TRON: Catalyst on PC or your favorite console through the official website (https://www.bigfangames.com/games/tron-catalyst)

About Bithell Games

Following the success of Creative Director Mike Bithell’s Thomas Was Alone, indie studio Bithell Games was founded in 2013. Since then, we have collected a small team of creatives and our little game about rectangles has evolved into a substantial catalog, including stealth action, visual novels, and cyberpunk card games, a portfolio which has grown to include collaborations with iconic franchises in our original titles, such as TRON: Identity. We’ve shipped a total of ten games in addition to our radio drama miniseries North Star Rising. We’ve also published two books – the GameDev Business Handbook and GameDev Budgeting Handbook – and are proud to support other independent developers’ work, most recently the BAFTA-nominated Fights in Tight Spaces and Ancient Enemy.
 
We work as a remote team that pursues projects that keep us interested and enthusiastic as developers. Our jobs are approached with strong communication and a strict no-crunch policy; our team is encouraged to keep healthy work-life boundaries so that they can keep creating fantastic games without sacrificing their wellbeing. More at https://www.bithellgames.com/.
 
About Big Fan Games

Big Fan is a Devolver Digital company. We’re a professional group of fans. We love entertainment in all its forms. We love to discover, and we love to share our discoveries with the idea that we can support the creators and fan communities that we are a part of. Big Fan works with some of the best Indie game developers around the world to explore and expand pop culture’s most iconic characters, worlds, and experiences into new and original games that people are going to love.
 
Collectively, we’ve published a lot of different games on a lot of different platforms, based on a lot of different brands. Like you, we’re really into games. But when it comes to “licensed games”, we think there’s a new approach. One where Indie developers get to take some risks and explore things in new and exciting ways. Find us at https://www.bigfangames.com/.

Shred your way through a quaint Japanese village and restore the Great Tanuki Shrine in late 2025

KYOTO, Japan – Feb. 24, 2025 – Looks like Pon’s got a really big job lined up! CRITICAL REFLEX and indie developer Denkiworks are back at it again with a new gameplay trailer for TANUKI: Pon’s Summer, revealed during the ID@Xbox Showcase at IGN Fan Fest. Grab your cap, hop on your bike, deliver packages and make friends along the way as you restore the Great Tanuki Shrine later this year on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Game Pass and Nintendo Switch! 

In TANUKI: Pon’s Summer, you’ll ride your way around a picturesque Japanese town as a part-time mailman and full-time, furry-pawed BMX-pert. Pull off sick tricks, deliver packages and help locals with quests, all in pursuit of fixing the Great Tanuki Shrine before the end-of-summer Matsuri festival!

It’s summer, so don’t forget to make time for awesome activities like baseball, sumo, taiko drums and more! Experience village life and create your own unique story as you befriend (or annoy) a cast of quirky townsfolk and manage your relationships with an intuitive, emoji-based dialogue system!

Key Features

• Ride your bike freely while doing sick BMX tricks, grinds, flips and stunts
• Deliver packages and complete odd jobs around the village as a part-time mailman
• Enjoy summer activities like bug catching, karaoke, fishing, baseball and more
• Make friends with – or even upset – the quirky townsfolk with a fun emoji-based dialogue system
• Unlock different decorations to restore the Great Tanuki Shrine
• Explore a lovingly crafted world inspired by the developers’ lived experiences in Kyoto, Aomori, Sapporo and Beppu. Hot summer days in Japan await!

TANUKI: Pon’s Summer is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, visit https://www.denkiworks.games, and follow Denkiworks on Twitter for the latest news and updates.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure they’re at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. As a publisher, we are dedicated to finding and elevating genre-blending and rule-breaking games that push the boundaries of gaming as a medium. www.criticalreflex.com

About Denkiworks

Denkiworks is a studio based in Kyoto, Japan. The three co-founders, who had previously worked together on other game projects, including the hit indie “golf-like” Cursed to Golf, decided to form their own studio after recognizing their great team chemistry. They embarked on their first project after prototyping, experimenting, and world-building in a tanuki-filled kitchen, which led to the creation of their title TANUKI: Pon’s Summer.

Play the beginning chapter of the upcoming turn-based beat-em-up on Steam, February 24-March 3

El Paso, TX – February 24, 2025 – Developer Strange Scaffold (I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING), in partnership with Paramount Game Studios, brings the first-ever turn-based TMNT video game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, to players with its debut demo – available now as part of Steam Next Fest: February 2025 Edition.

Inspired by the classic TMNT cartoon, Tactical Takedown reimagines the franchise with an innovative mix of turn-based strategy and beat-em-up action. The Steam Next Fest demo features a short tutorial and a modified version of the first chapter of the game, inviting players to experience the turtle action firsthand as they take on the nefarious Foot Clan in strategic battles.

Splinter and Shredder are dead, and as the Turtles approach adulthood, they’re not just growing up… they’re growing apart. In this unique take on the world of TMNT, players fight through 20 constantly-mutating levels that grow, shrink, and add new threats with each turn. Each Turtle – Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael – has unique movesets and super moves, allowing for deep tactical play. Players can modify loadouts, unlock skills, and carve through figurine-like foes in a diorama-inspired world.

Tactical Takedown brings the Turtles world to life with a striking graphic novel-inspired art style, featuring bold paint splatters and detailed diorama setpieces. The game’s action is backed by a high-energy, multi-genre soundtrack from award-winning composer RJ Lake (Unbeatable, I Am Your Beast).

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown Steam Next Fest demo is available now through March 3, 2025. The game launches later this year on Steam for PC.

About Strange Scaffold

Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., known for his work as a leading developer on I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, and dozens of other critically acclaimed projects. 

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises.

Curve Games newly signed title confirmed at ID Xbox showcase

London, UK – February 24th, 2025 – Curve Games is excited to announce that Wax Heads, the highly anticipated title from Patattie Games, is officially set for release in 2026 on Xbox Series X/S and Steam. The announcement was made during tonight’s ID@Xbox Showcase – Check out the new trailer below:

Wax Heads is a handcrafted narrative sim that puts players in the role of a passionate record store clerk at Repeater Records, where they must recommend the perfect vinyl for every eccentric customer. Featuring charming puzzles and minigames, punchy dialogue, and a gorgeous comic book-inspired art style, the game weaves an emotional and uplifting story, all set to an original toe-tapping soundtrack.

With Wax Heads slated for release in 2026, more details on gameplay, characters, and features will be revealed in the coming months. Fans can stay tuned to Curve Games’ official channels and storefronts for the latest updates and announcements.

About Curve Games

Curve Games (part of Catalis Group) is an award-winning independent label working with developers across the world to deliver the best interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes renowned indie hits such as For the King, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the multi-million-selling smash hit, Human Fall Flat, Curve Games has taken its place as one of the leading games publishers worldwide.

About Patattie Games

Patattie Games is an independent game development studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment with emotionally resonant experiences and stories. Featuring the award-winning talents of the punk dev duo Rothio Tome and Murray Somerwolff, Wax Heads is the studios first release.

There’s no reason to wait to play Chernobylite 2 anymore. Today, along with Steam Next Fest, we’re giving you access to the game’s demo version. The Prologue of the Chernobylite 2 will take you at least 1-2 hours to complete, depending on how many different gameplay mechanics you would like to try and how much you’re into exploring the Zone. The demo lets you begin the open-world exploration. However (because it’s a prologue, not because it’s a demo), it’s a much smaller area compared to the Early Access version that will be launched on March 6th. 

Download the game’s prologue in the form of a free demo from Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2075100/Chernobylite_2_Exclusion_Zone/) today, don’t forget to wishlist and join developers on their Discord server (https://discord.com/invite/mehRmzY).

Within the prologue of Chernobylite 2, you’ll be able to get to know the first chapter of Cole Grey’s story, join the Planewalker program, select your class among 6 available options, train your fighting abilities on the Prypyat’s Lenin Square, fly the interdimensional vessel and explore the alternative world in search of Chernobylite. Ultimately, visit the Chornobyl Zone and build your shelter here under the guidance of a mysterious but well-known Black Stalker. And in the meantime, your combat and survival skills will be tested a lot. You need to prove you’re worthy of being a Planewalker!

Thanks to the success of our recently finished Kickstarter campaign, the prologue can be played in both third-person and first-person perspectives. Please note that first-person combat is still a work-in-progress feature that was added within the last few weeks. We recommend playing in the third person if you want a smoother experience, and we encourage you to play in the first person if you’re willing to give us your feedback and let us polish this mode. 

The excellent news is that you can play the free demo now and later use your saved game progress within the Early Access version when it becomes available in March. However, to give you this opportunity, we had to keep most of the game content within a demo application, which led to the big demo size (about 115 GB of disk space). We hope this won’t be a significant inconvenience and you’ll enjoy the time spent with the Chernobylite 2 prologue. 

Early Access to the game is just around the corner. On March 6th, players worldwide can play it on Steam. We’ll provide about one-third of the final game’s content, but in terms of content and time spent playing, it’s much more than the first Chernobylite game. Prepare yourself for the ultimate Chornobyl ride!

Also, remember to follow us on our social media (likes, comments, and shares for greater reach are welcome!), and we encourage you to join us on Discord.

ABOUT CHERNOBYLITE 2: EXCLUSION ZONE

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is a post-apo action RPG, mixing free exploration of a huge and extremely realistic open world, challenging combat, unique crafting, and team and base management with non-linear storytelling.  The main character tries to escape the sinister Exclusion Zone and return home, breaking the barriers of time and space and fighting the emanations of the insidious Chernobylite.

The story told in the game will make you fight to survive in the most dangerous place on Earth. Whether you become the hunted or the hunter depends on how quickly you can evolve, your ability to adapt, and the strategy you follow when exploring the open world of the Chornobyl area. In the daytime, you can see the Zone as an intriguing, exciting, or even beautiful area, but when dusk comes, the absolute terror starts and you have to face it every night.

CHERNOBYLITE 2: EXCLUSION ZONE – MAIN FEATURES

• OPEN WORLD EXPLORATION: Explore and analyze the big and realistic open world of the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in a switchable first-person or third-person perspective – you won’t miss a single detail. Chernobylite has taken over the zone, transforming many of its elements, and people are trying to defend themselves against it using prototype technology.
• CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: Create and develop your hero. Attributes and skills will affect combat effectiveness, as well as the conversation style. An arrogant muscle man with a big sword trying to intimidate everyone? Or a smart sniper who always finds the right arguments? The choice is yours.
• DIVERSE COMBAT: Fight for survival with an advanced melee combat system, or keep your enemies away with a diverse arsenal of firearms in switchable third-person or first-person perspective. You can also use the stealth approach or ask others for help. The combat system of Chernobylite 2 is a massive expansion of its predecessor. The introduction of advanced melee weapons fight and crafting system gives more diversity to the character build, strategies, and tactics you can create independently. Don’t forget that if you like to play at the pace of the original Chernobylite, you still can!
• PLANEWALKING: Adapt your build and equipment to the situation with planewalking, which allows you to change things on the fly. You’re free to develop more than one character skill set. Are you encountering a situation that your previously prepared heavy melee build will solve better than your current ranged sniper? Planewalk and use another one.
• TEAM BUILDING: Embark on the exciting team-building journey. Each of your mates is a potential teacher, ready to share their knowledge and skills. Assemble your team and discover the unique strengths and abilities they bring. The question is, will you earn their trust and unlock their full potential?
• BASE DEVELOPMENT: Develop your base. There, you can create valuable items and upgrade your weapons every day. Assign your people to tasks, and they will take care of your equipment and supplies.
• FACTIONS: Fight for domination and negotiate with factions. The Exclusion Zone is a battlefield that changes every day and reacts to your every action. Can you help them defeat the army of vicious monsters? And when old conflicts are revived, whose side will you be on?
• COOPERATIVE MISSIONS: Experience online cooperative missions embedded in a single-player campaign allowing players to interact in various ways to achieve the goal.

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is being developed by The Farm 51 and will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.

About The Farm 51

The company was established in 2005 by three game dev veterans: Kamil Bilczyński, Robert Siejka, and Wojtek Pazdur. Since then, The Farm 51 has expanded significantly and today it hires over 100 employees. The Farm 51 has finished many projects so far, creating or co-creating more than a dozen games. They are also a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo Switch. The Farm 51’s most famous projects are: Get Even, World War 3, Chernobyl VR Project, Chernobylite, and Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone. http://www.thefarm51.com

Watch the reveal trailer of this top-down, single-player action-RPG now

PARIS – Feb. 24, 2025 – DON’T NOD is pleased to reveal The Lonesome Guild at ID@Xbox IGN Fan Fest. The Lonesome Guild is a top-down, single-player action-RPG all about friendship and connection, developed by Turin-based Tiny Bull Studios and published by DON’T NOD.

The game is slated to release in fall 2025 on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

In The Lonesome Guild, a single-player action-RPG, you play as Ghost, a spirit with no memories in a world consumed by loneliness. As a creeping mist spreads, corrupting all in its path, you must gather a ragtag party of six misfits, each with unique abilities, stories, and struggles. Seamlessly switch between them in battle and exploration, forging bonds that unlock powerful combos and heartfelt moments by the campfire. With dynamic combat, puzzle-solving, and a world brimming with secrets, The Lonesome Guild is a tale of friendship, hope, and the strength found in togetherness.

“From the beginning, The Lonesome Guild has been a story about connection. We want to create an ARPG that stands out, where relationships aren’t just a part of the story, but a key component woven into the gameplay itself. We can’t wait to share more details about the world of Etere and its colorful characters,” said Simone Pellegrini, Producer at Tiny Bull Studios.

The Lonesome Guild will release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in fall 2025.

About DON’T NOD

DON’T NOD is an independent French publisher and developer with studios in Paris and Montréal creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is Strange^TM, Tell Me Why^TM, Twin Mirror^TM), RPG (Vampyr^TM, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden^TM), and action (Remember Me^TM) genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters and has worked with industry leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house such as Harmony: The Fall of Reverie^TM,  Jusant^TM and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage^TM as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own. 

Step into the studio’s immersive and innovative universe at dont-nod.com.

DON’T NOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris.

About Tiny Bull Studios

Tiny Bull Studios is an independent Italian game developer based in Turin, crafting unique and immersive experiences across various genres. Known for its innovative approach to storytelling and gameplay, the studio explores deep narratives and distinctive aesthetics with projects such as Blind and the Omen Exitio saga. Tiny Bull Studios has collaborated with leading publishers and institutions, securing Creative Europe funding twice to support its creative vision.

Check out the all-new trailer for “Russian roulette with shotguns,” coming to consoles for the first time featuring heart-pounding multiplayer

CYPRUS – Feb. 24, 2025 – CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Mike Klubnika announced today during the ID@Xbox Showcase as part of IGN Fan Fest that Buckshot Roulette, the acclaimed horror-themed twist on Russian roulette, will arrive on Xbox Series X|S later this year, as well as on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Watch a new trailer showcasing the deadly game of chance you can expect when you enter the nightclub…

Buckshot Roulette is Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Dive into a gritty underworld nightclub. Face off against The Dealer or your friends. Strategically use items to better your odds. Brace yourself as you pull the trigger. Load the chamber, press your luck, double down. There’s no prize for second place.

Buckshot Roulette released to critical and popular acclaim on Steam in 2024, scoring an 85 on Metacritic and racking up nominations at The Indie Game Awards and The Horror Game Awards. The game has sold over four million units to date.

The Xbox debut of Buckshot Roulette will feature multiplayer for two to four players, added to the game in a free Steam update last year, as well as powerful new items that can change a round in a flash. It’s time to roll the dice with your life. Good luck.

Buckshot Roulette is available now on Steam for $2.99|£2.49|€2.99. For more information, follow CR Channel on Twitter and join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.

About Mike Klubnika

Mike Klubnika is an independent game developer based in Estonia. With a knack for sci-fi horror, Mike has spent the majority of their free time developing horror games that take place in alternate dystopias, attempting to immerse the player in handcrafted industrial environments through detailed mechanics and visual storytelling. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Boards Of Canada and Aphex Twin, Mike has also composed grungy backdrops that are featured in several of their games.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure they’re at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. As a publisher, we are dedicated to finding and elevating genre-blending and rule-breaking games that push the boundaries of gaming as a medium. www.criticalreflex.com

About CR Channel

CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy