‘Revamping a Vampire’ – An Upgraded Look, A New Name and Where Dark Beauty and Chilling Detail Come to Life

Oberhaching, Germany, January 23, 2025 – Development studio Mehuman Games and Publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal the updated look and new name for their horror themed story-driven sandbox action adventure, formerly known as Vampire Dynasty. Together with the new name Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, developer Mehuman Games reveals an updated look at the game’s visuals, upgraded character design and other enhancements that have gone into the creative process of bringing the game’s characters to life within the murky and mysterious world of Sangavia.

“The deeper we went into the development, the more it became clear to us, that the content with its story focus and the strong implementation of action-adventure elements doesn’t cater to the expectations neither players nor ourselves have of a Dynasty game”,  comments Robin Gibbels, Head of Producing at Toplitz Productions. “While we remain committed to the quality of the content and the gamedesign and didn’t change any of these elements, with the new name it is clear that these vampires are not standing on anybody’s shoulders and will fight for their rightful place in the open world of Sangavia.”  

The progress the game made in all areas since its last public showing is mostly noticeable with the updated look of Dragos, the game’s main vampire protagonist who gets a more virile and haunting appearance, including a complete overhaul to his attire. Gone are the long flowing locks and beard, now replaced with a more chiseled clean cut design to show off his fearsome features. 

Vampires: Bloodlord Rising has in recent months made visual improvements to various materials and textures including the building elements that players will utilize to build their own custom Vampire castle. An improved lighting system to the entire game has been introduced along with a totally overhauled onscreen UI system. Level appearance has also undergone visual improvements including even the smaller details such as the appearance of grass, water and even fog behavior, all benefiting from upgraded visuals.

Gameplay elements have also been expanded in Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, with a particular focus on managing subjects. From now on, the player will be able to romance transformed vampires, send them to hunt, and even perform powerful rituals!

The choice of being good or evil is a path players will need to decide, since this path shapes character development, even influencing how Dragos’ facial features evolve. Ultimately, they’ll decide who will fall prey to his vampire bite, guided by the gossip and secrets they uncover.

Vampires: Bloodlord Rising will be released into Early Access in 2025. Developer Mehuman Games will be revealing more of the game’s updates in further devlogs and insights it will share across Steam in the months ahead.

For all the latest information on the game head over to the game’s official page on Steam, where it can be wishlisted today.

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About Mehuman Games

Mehuman Games is a team of nearly twenty professionals – from artists to gameplay designers to programmers. At the heart of this passionate group are members of the former Movie Games Lunarium – the studio responsible for the undeniably successful games Lust from Beyond and Lust for Darkness. Currently we are combining our passion for telling unique stories with the latest technological solutions of the Unreal 5 engine to venture into the opportunities of combining epic storytelling with open world sandbox gameplay. 

About Toplitz Productions

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

Avantgarden developing the Survival Adventure for Steam Early Access in 2025   

Milan – January 23, 2025 – 505 Pulse, the indie focused label of 505 Games, is proud to partner with Avantgarden to bring Among the Trolls, a first-person survival adventure game, to Steam Early Access in 2025. The collaboration is set to deliver a fresh, captivating experience that challenges players to survive and uncover mysteries in a vibrant, untamed wilderness.  

Set on a secluded Finnish archipelago, Among the Trolls invites players to explore lush forests, survive against the odds, and unravel ancient mysteries tied to their lost relatives. The game emphasizes a dynamic, living world where player actions not only affect survival but also influence the environment and its creatures.  

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Avantgarden on reigniting the Among the Trolls project. They embraced the concept with passion” said Fabrizio Faraoni, Sr. Global Brand Manager from 505 Pulse. “There was a community of players, eager to know more about the status of the project. We worked for a long time behind the scenes, and we are finally ready to show early glimpses of the game they are putting together. A truly unique experience that blends survival mechanics, rich storytelling over the stunning Finnish landscape.”

Game highlights  

• Immersive survival gameplay: Gather resources, craft tools, and hone your survival skills in a dynamic world that responds to your actions. 
• Dynamic exploration: Discover hidden paths, solve environmental puzzles, and encounter mythical beings in a richly detailed Finnish wilderness. 
• Living ecosystem: Thrive in harmony with a nature that reacts to your choices, offering a unique blend of exploration and strategy. 
• Compelling narrative: Gradually uncover the truth behind your relative’s disappearance and the ancient lore of the Nordic forests.

Among the Trolls offers a compelling mix of exploration, survival, and storytelling that stands out in today’s gaming landscape. By launching on Steam Early Access, the development team aims to involve the gaming community in shaping the game’s evolution, ensuring a polished and engaging final experience.  

“We see Among the Trolls as an opportunity to deliver a different take on the survival genre and shape it with the help of its dedicated community,” said AvantGarden’s Creative Director Giorgio Macellari. “Our partnership with 505 Pulse allows us to deliver this vision to a global audience.”

Players eager to embark on this adventure can wishlist the game on Steam here and stay updated on its development progress. 

About 505 Pulse  

505 Pulse is the indie-focused publishing label powered by the global digital entertainment powerhouse, Digital Bros Group – we’re here to breathe life into your project, offering a full suite of development support: from QA & Localization to Production, Platform Submissions, Marketing, PR, and Project Funding. With our global reach through platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam, and beyond, we ensure your game reaches players worldwide.  

About Avantgarden  

Avantgarden Games, based in Milan, evolved from Ovosonico, creators of Murasaki Baby and Last Day of June. Now part of the Digital Bros Group, our 20-person team crafts innovative games blending rich narratives with unique gameplay mechanics. In February 2024, we released Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake. Focused on fantasy, myths, and mystery, we aim to deliver immersive worlds that inspire and entertain players worldwide. 

Team17 Group plc, a leading global independent games developer and publisher of premium video games, working simulation games and children’s edutainment apps, is today announcing the rebrand of the Company to everplay group plc. 

everplay – the next chapter of the evolution of the Group 

The Group’s change in name reflects the evolution of the business following its IPO – its London Stock Market listing – in 2018. The Group now comprises of three distinct divisions operating across complementary markets within the video games and apps industry. everplay provides the Group with a name that reflects its purpose to never stop playing, as well as its creative drive to deliver a lifetime of play. 

The rebrand is a strategic growth lever and a key mechanism to refine how the Group will work together now it has embedded its highly successful acquisitions into the broader business. To create value and grow the Group beyond what it is today. 

The rebranding only affects the Group’s brand identity. The developer, video games label, and publisher Team17 will continue to operate under its well-known brand identity. The same applies to the divisions astragon Entertainment, a developer and publisher of simulation games, and StoryToys, a developer and publisher of educational apps. All three divisions will continue focusing on maximizing operational synergies and strategic opportunities across the wider Group as well as avoiding any confusion between the Group and the Team17 division. 

Strengthening the power of the Group 

The rebrand allows for strengthening the Group and a simplification of the business in the marketplace. It will enable full leverage of collective power whilst preserving the impact of the respected identities of the business. 

Talent and skills will be nurtured and shared across the organisation to reflect the desire to grow and strengthen the Group’s position as a global “indie powerhouse”. The strengthened Group will fuel the vision to be the best place in the world to both make and play games. 

To that end, the Group continues to focus on the wealth of opportunities in the indie, children’s games and working simulation markets by launching exceptional new games. At the same time, everplay focuses on driving back catalogue sales by prioritising our portfolio and evergreen franchises, while adopting innovative publishing and marketing models to maximise discoverability and appeal in the marketplace. 

The change of name is expected to take effect in early February. Trading in the Group’s shares under the new TIDM, “EVPL”, will commence at 8.00 a.m. (GMT) on 24 January 2025. The Group confirms that there is no change to the Group’s ISIN. 

Steve Bell, Group Chief Executive Officer of everplay, commented: 

“I am excited to be unveiling our new Group brand today, which we believe better represents our business which has evolved greatly since the IPO and reflects our DNA to never stop playing. This rebrand not only creates an ideal backdrop to foster greater cross-collaboration internally but also reflects our aspirations to expand our reach across complementary sectors within the broader indie market. 

“Fundamentally, we want to create pioneering and captivating experiences that enrich and inspire players around the world, and I firmly believe everplay will become synonymous with creating games that deliver a lifetime of play.” 

About everplay group plc   

everplay group plc (formerly Team17 Group plc) is an award winning and leading global indie games label developer and publisher of premium video games and apps, comprising three distinct divisions: Team17, astragon and StoryToys. Team 17 is a games developer, publisher and creative partner for indie developers around the world, known for iconic IP such as Hell Let Loose, Worms and Overcooked!. astragon is a leading games publisher, developer and distributor of sophisticated working simulation games, including Construction Simulator and Police Simulator, targeting a broad audience from young enthusiasts to technical experts and casual gamers. Story Toys a world-class developer and publisher of educational entertainment apps, bringing the world’s most popular characters, worlds and stories to life for children under the age of eight, with apps including Disney Colouring World and LEGO® DUPLO® PEPPA PIG. 

Visit www.everplaygroupplc.com for more information. 

About astragon Entertainment GmbH 

Founded in 1998, astragon Entertainment GmbH, a subsidiary of everplay group plc, is a leading German games developer, publisher and distributor of sophisticated ‘working’ simulation games, focusing on non-violent cooperative gameplay with very detailed, technical, and realistic environments. Since 2023 Independent Arts Software has been a subsidiary of astragon Entertainment. The German developer studio has been producing commercial game software of various genres for over 30 years. 

astragon’s internationally well-known IPs include Construction Simulator, Bus Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and Firefighting Simulator. The distribution of high-quality licensed and distribution products such as Farming Simulator and SnowRunner complete its attractive product range. astragon games are available world-wide on many different platforms such as consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PC.

About StoryToys: 

StoryToys, a wholly owned subsidiary of everplay group plc, creates apps to give parents the peace of mind that their kids are having fun with their favorite characters while also engaging in activities that help them learn and grow. 

The company has produced apps with many leading children’s brands, including The LEGO Group, The Walt Disney Company, Pixar, Marvel Entertainment, Mattel, Hasbro, Penguin Random House, Warner Bros, Sesame Workshop, Dick Bruna, and Nickelodeon. 

With over 250M app downloads, StoryToys has enjoyed global success on all major app distribution platforms. 

StoryToys has been the recipient of numerous awards for the quality of its products, including Kidscreen Finalist 2023 and 2024, multiple Apple Editor’s Choice awards, NBCDI’s Picks for apps that celebrate inclusion and diversity, Google Play’s Best of 2023 for Families, Kidscreen Award Winner 2021, Licensing International Excellence Awards Winner 2020, KAPi Awards Winner 2020, numerous Children’s Technology Review Editor’s Choice Awards, and multiple Bologna Ragazzi Digital Awards. 

The products focus on engaging kids in well-rounded activities and developing healthy digital habits at a young age.

About Team17 

Founded in 1990, Team17 is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of everplay group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.

Enjoy a heartwarming tale of two broken people finding a new life together!

TOKYO – January 23rd, 2025 – Today MangaGamer released Waffle’s heartwarming, original tale, The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus. The title is now available on MangaGamer and Steam for $24.95, with a 20% launch discount for players to take advantage of this week.

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This heartwarming and dramatic tale follows Rakels, the young alchemist who helped create living homunculi to better the lives of mankind, only to have his partner betray him and turn their creations into tools of war. After years of exile for speaking out against their use as weapons during the war, Rakels discovers the battered form of Mel, a homunculus who was discarded by a slave trader.

As the two begin to confront their traumatic pasts together, a new bond is formed that helps them heal and forge a loving future together. Sweet and tender moments abound as Rakels and Mel face their fears of society and intimacy to truly come together as a couple.  

Key Features:

• Single Heroine Focus: Mel, the homunculus, is the one and only heroine in this title, which means she enjoys that much more characterization and depth of character development. This increased depth of focus allows players to enjoy a more natural progression of attraction and attachment to the charming heroine.
• Enjoy the Slow Life: Experience life in a fishing village within a medieval fantasy, savoring the peaceful and relaxing time Rakels and Mel spend together as they find healing and fulfillment in the beautiful, rural countryside.
• Caring Young Woman Vibes: Enjoy spending time with a beautiful woman that’s caring and doting, one who will quietly watch over her partner when she’s not being more forward with her desire for intimate attention.

As their love slowly blooms, will Rakels and Mel be able to reintegrate into society? Can Rakels overcome his mistrust of others, and can Mel overcome society’s hatred of what she is? Will they finally be able to pursue their true dreams and live happily ever after? The choices these two make will ultimately determine their fate…

For more information on The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus, as well as other titles from MangaGamer, be sure to join their discussion on Discord or follow MangaGamer on Twitter and Facebook. You can also check out their blog for comments from the staff and other featured articles!

ABOUT MANGAGAMER.COM

MangaGamer.com is the world’s biggest publisher of English translated Visual Novels. Since its launch in July 2008, it has offered services where fans can download and enjoy popular Visual Novels such as 07th Expansion’s Higurashi When They Cry series,Alicesoft’s infamous Rance series, and Novectacle’s critically acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana right from their home.

A new Resonator Banner kicks off today in award-winning, open-world, action RPG Wuthering Waves. The 5-Star Resonator Banner featuring Roccia runs now through February 12, 2025 (11:59 server time, UTC +8). 5-Star Featured Resonator Roccia is exclusive to the Stage in a Box Resonator Convene and will not be available by any other means once the event ends. With a limit of two purchases Roccia’s Waveband will be simultaneously made available in the Afterglow Coral Store and will be removed once the Convene event ends.

About Roccia

Roccia is affiliated with Rinascita, with Havoc attributes. Always with a serene expression, and calm beyond her years, Roccia is unusually observant and very sensitive to others feelings, no matter how subtle or well-concealed they are. When they first came to the island, she noticed the secret anxieties of adulthood. After some time on the island Roccia started to feel homesick, and her companions tried to hide for fear of them rubbing off on those around them. Roccia, who has never been good with words, will always try to find a way to cheer them up – accompanied by Pero, of course. Sometimes creating a thick soup that reminds them of their hometown, or stage a show that will distract them from their worries. On stage Roccia features a juxtaposition between her calm face and chaotic movements that never fail to bring on laughter from the crowd. Enjoy yourself when Roccia puts on a show and don’t forget to repay her with a smile.  
 
Roccia is a Jack of all trades, part of a troupe that is not flush with money, everyone aboard does their fair share. Roccia never takes anything she doesn’t feel she deserves, not even a simple piece of bread. Riding her suitcase, Roccia explores the ship, quietly and unobtrusively, discovering and bringing to life discarded trinkets – a cardboard box becomes a backdrop, against which many stories are told, a shattered glass ball and an old telescope become a kaleidoscope. Some call Roccia and Pero a treasure trove that contains everything. Before the compliment can fully reach her, Roccia is already riding off on her suitcase, her serene expression unchanged.

A lone girl with no home to return to, Roccia was found by a magical being Pero. A huge suitcase appeared on the deck featuring a treasure trove of defiance and creativity. The suitcase held various items: a quill still wet with ink, a crumpled handwritten script, a worn but beautiful mask, an unvetted play banned by The Order, and a petition signed by hundreds, protesting the harsh restrictions on artistic freedom. The suitcase had been left behind by a rebellious playwright who refused to churn out cookie-cutter play and disappeared without a trace. The suitcase set sail with the ship, listening to The Fools sing as they battled hardships on their journey. The objects inside symbolized the final ideas of many creators. Over time, these ideas reacted to The Fools’ soulful songs, merging together like rivers of inspiration until they became something new: a magical being, shiny and dark purple. Roccia named this magical being Pero, since the suitcase would emit a sound like “pero, pero,” and the name reminded Roccia of a loyal helper from a play she had once seen. Pero shared the dazzling shows and ideas hidden within her belly with Roccia, while Roccia offered Pero an identity – a name. This is how the troupe’s Fools came to live together, their fates forever tightly intertwined. 
 
The 5-Star Resonator Banner for Roccia runs now through February 12, 2025 (11:59 server time, UTC+8). Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Compose a harmonious battle concerto with characters of different abilities. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breathtaking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
 
Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, PC via The Epic Games Store and PlayStation 5.

ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.

Kuro Games independently developed “Punishing: Gray Raven”, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG “Wuthering Waves” is receiving the same public reception.

LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 22, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced that its most advanced squad-based RPG King Arthur: Legends Rise has officially launched on global PC gaming platform Steam. The game is now available on PC Windows, Google Play and App Store with crossplay support.

To celebrate its launch, King Arthur: Legends Rise is welcoming global gaming fans on Steam by showcasing three Steam-dedicated packages, including “Steam Starter Package,” “Steam Premium Starter Package” and “Steam Special Legendary Hero Package.” 

Along with the Steam launch, King Arthur: Legends Rise is opening a new chapter to its long awaited “Clan War” content, that will determine the strongest Clan of the season. Clan War is expected to bring fierce and strategic battles among Clans worldwide. A Special Trophy will be awarded to the winning Clan who has earned the highest total points for three seasons.

Additionally, a new Legendary Control type Hero “Ceres” joins the battlefield and is added to the roster of playable characters. Ceres, a High Priest of the Kingdom, is one of the early comrades of the Solar Legion and is projected to play a pivotal role in the Clan War content with her skills of forecasting the future using a mirror. A special “Ceres Dungeon Event” will be open until February 4 where event coins are obtainable by clearing missions and can be used to acquire various items including Relics for Ceres.

The thrilling “Forbidden Dungeon” brings new challenges with the introduction of “Hard Mode.” Players can enter Hard Mode after completing all floors of up to B100. An abundant of coins, seasonal rewards and clear rewards will be offered to players who participate in this higher difficulty level.  Also, the “Forbidden Dungeon Play Event” offers Special Summon Tickets, Rate Up Summon Tickets and more until February 4. 

King Arthur: Legends Rise is the next evolution of the crossplay squad-based RPG. Bringing a dark reimagining of the King Arthur story to life through intense combat, adventurous gameplay and best in class visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5 to PC and mobile. Joining Arthur’s quest to save Camelot from the threat of dreadful villains and the ancient gods, players will adventure across medieval Britain assembling a squad of powerful heroes. Alongside this action-packed story, players will also experience how Kabam has reimagined King Arthur’s legend into a visually stunning and vast turn-based RPG featuring both PvE and PvP gameplay.

For more information and updates on King Arthur: Legends Rise, please visit the official website, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and official YouTube channel. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Create a towering colony above the ocean, manage a society of desperate survivors, and keep it all from falling apart with the game’s first open playtest, playable now on Steam

SEATTLE – Jan. 22, 2025 – Video game publisher tinyBuild (Graveyard Keeper, Potion Craft, Kingmakers) and developer All Parts Connected are thrilled to reveal ALL WILL FALL, an innovative new city builder launching in 2025 on PC via Steam that combines high-stakes survival colony sim management with pure physics-based pandemonium where every building can crumble under its weight. It’s like Jenga with human lives at stake!

In a flooded post-apocalyptic world, you’ll construct and govern humanity’s last bastion the only way that remains: up. Stack buildings carefully while keeping real-world construction factors in mind, manage the needs of your people, and make tough decisions to keep your society and the city itself from collapsing. With various unique maps, objectives, and challenges to discover, there are always new heights to be reached and new disasters to try to avoid.

Key Features

• Master 3D Physics-Based Construction: Land is limited in this oceanic world. Stack buildings and create optimized production chains to grow your city to new heights in all three dimensions, but be mindful of real-world construction factors to ensure your precious structures won’t all come tumbling down!
• Lead Your Colony: Manage the needs and wants of different factions in your city like Sailors, Engineers and Workers, each with unique traits. Review and implement policies, manage the workload to maximize the effectiveness of production facilities, and maintain a balance between the factions – or pick your favorites to unlock their true potential at the cost of others’ goodwill.
• Make Tough Decisions: Will you shepherd humanity for the greater good? Or rule in terror as a tyrant? Be benevolent and try to care for everyone, or be strict and punish dissent forcefully. The choices – and the consequences – are yours.
• A New Dawn for Humanity: Send out expeditions, face unique threats with each play session, unlock various scenarios and challenges, and create new colonies to establish humanity’s new home above the seas.

Dominykas Kiauleikis and Danas Matusevičius, developers of the game, have shared their excitement for the announcement in a joint statement: “With ALL WILL FALL, we set out to create a unique mix of physics, simulation, and management mechanics for city builder and strategy fans. We want the game to be accessible yet deep, allowing you to tinker with its many systems and ‘smash some toys together.’ Being a Lithuanian studio, we are also excited to bring a spotlight on our local game development scene. On behalf of our small yet passionate team, we hope you put ALL WILL FALL on your city builder radar!”

ALL WILL FALL‘s new open playtest is available now on Steam until January 31. Try the game, share your feedback with the developers, and add ALL WILL FALL to your wishlist. ALL WILL FALL is launching in 2025 on PC via Steam.

About All Parts Connected

All Parts Connected is a new indie studio from Lithuania with a goal to put both the dev team and their country on the global gaming radar with a strong creative vision, deeply engaging gameplay mechanics, and the ability to connect all those parts into truly unique experiences.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com

Tape 1 (“Bloom”) to Release on February 18 and Tape 2 (“Rage”) on April 15, 2025

PARIS – Jan. 22, 2025 – DON’T NOD has unveiled new information regarding Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, the next narrative adventure from the creators of Life is Strange. Details include how to buy the game, the price, the launch discount and the updated release date of Tape 2 (“Rage”) to April 15, 2025.

Price & Details

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will be priced at 39,99€/$39.99/£35.89 upon release, with players able to benefit from a launch discount of 10%. This price point includes both parts of the game – “Bloom” and “Rage” – which together offer an immersive experience adding up to roughly 10-12 hours of gameplay. Tape 2 (“Rage”) will become available as a free downloadable update when it is released.

Updated release date for Tape 2 – “Rage”

While Tape 1 will be released on February 18, 2025, as planned, DON’T NOD has made the decision to slightly push back the release of Tape 2 (“Rage”) by four weeks, to April 15, 2025. This decision was made to allow for additional optimization and to give the team the necessary time to refine the experience for players and enhance the storytelling for a truly immersive continuation of the journey.

In the meantime, players and fans can expect some fun and interactive activities on social media to keep them entertained in the time between the two Tapes. These events will be an opportunity to dive even deeper into the world of Lost Records, interact with the community and share unique moments around the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read the Frequently Asked Questions document put together for eager players here for answers to questions you may have about the game, its launch, technical info, and more.

For the latest news, follow theLost Records: Bloom & Rage social media accounts: on X, Instagram and TikTok. You can also visit our website and follow DON’T NOD on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with news.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is an innovative narrative adventure game set over two timelines, following four high school girls who form lasting friendships over the summer, only to face a mysterious event that will change them forever. The game explores themes of identity, rebellion, and friendship. Unravel the mysteries on February 18 (“Bloom”) and April 15 (“Rage”) on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

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.

STOCKHOLM — January 22nd, 2025 — Paradox Interactive and Dreamsite Games have launched three new DLC packs for Across the Obelisk: Sigrun the Valkyrie, Bernard the Alchemist, and Shores of Sahti. These packs are now available on PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Players can purchase the DLCs individually or as part of the Sahti Collection through digital retailers. The Hero Packs (Sigrun the Valkyrie and Bernard the Alchemist) are priced at $4.99/£4.29/€4.99 each, while the Story Pack (Shores of Sahti) is available for $9.99/£8.50/€9.99. The Sahti Collection, which includes all three packs, is available at $14.99/£12.79/€14.99.

Sigrun The Valkyrie is a mage-scout hybrid hero capable of summoning lightning and thunder to torment her foes. Bernard the Alchemist is a scout-healer hybrid hero, best placed to take advantage of a new curse and tag. Shores of Sahti adds a new zone, a new subzone dungeon, several new story events and much more. Unveil the mysteries of the Sahti islands as you navigate through perilous waters, face formidable foes, and uncover hidden secrets in this newly awakened world. Additionally, Paradox Arc and Dreamsite Games have rolled out a substantial free content update. This update features a new gameplay mode, a new curse called Rust, new cards and items, a new corruptor, and various other improvements.

About Paradox Arc

Paradox ARC incubates and publishes deep, replayable games from studios with great ideas, including the titles Across the Obelisk, Mechabellum and Starminer.

Our mission is to cultivate long-term relationships with talented teams from around the world, build an exciting portfolio for players to enjoy over many years, and find future video game franchises for Paradox Interactive.

Paradox Arc is an initiative that is wholly owned and financed by Paradox Interactive.

Uncover the cause of the human-homunculi conflict in this darkly charming 2D metroidvania

TOKYO – January 22, 2024 – ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom In The Mist, Binary Haze Interactive’s sequel to the critically acclaimed dark fantasy metroidvania fairy tale ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, which sold more than 1.5 million copies, launches today on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Decades after “The Rain of Death” in ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, technological advancements gave way to the creation of artificial life forms known as homunculi, amalgamations of machinery and magic. But when a strange toxin begins to rise throughout the Land of Fumes, the homunculi lose their senses and turn violent, forcing humans to retreat from the onslaught of their former helpers.

Lilac awakes alone in a devastated laboratory deep underground with only vague memories of her past. She recalls her role as an Attuner, granting her the ability to save homunculi and humanity alike. Together with the friends she meets along the way, she must uncover the truth behind the toxic fumes and the cause of the conflict between humans and homunculi.

Explore the gloomy yet beautiful Land of Fumes, defeating and then purifying homunculi to convert them into allies. Bring up to four into battle at a time, grow stronger together, and customize Lilac’s abilities. Discover ten distinct powers and three upgrades for each, including melee attacks, long-range projectiles, lock-on auto-attacks, and more, totaling 30 different abilities.

Collect gold and spare parts scattered around the land to upgrade weapons and abilities at the Blacksmith. Uncover fragments of the truth in lab reports, diaries, and the pasts of Lilac and her friends.

Lilac’s journey will take her through gorgeously hand-drawn and hauntingly beautiful abandoned cities, a magic academy, colossal factories, and more, totaling 35 hours of content. Roam these melancholy lands to the eerie, whimsical soundscapes of international indie music group Mili.

“Last year, a lot of people played ENDER MAGNOLIA in Early Access, at Gamescom and at PAX West, and they all provided very valuable feedback that assisted with our development process” says Hiroyuki Kobayashi, CEO of Binary Haze and producer of ENDER MAGNOLIA. “We are very excited to finally be able to release the full version of the game. The development team, which includes myself, is so thankful for all the feedback and support we received from everyone since the release of ENDER LILIES, which was a great source of encouragement. We hope you enjoy ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist.”

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is available digitally on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $24.99 with language support for English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), and Russian.

For more information about ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, follow the game on X/Twitter and visit the official website, or find Binary Haze Interactive on X/Twitter and check out their official website.

About Binary Haze Interactive

Binary Haze Interactive, founded in 2020 by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, is a production and publishing company located in Tokyo, Japan, Starting with ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, Binary Haze publishes games with a focus on atmospheric settings for major consoles and PC.