Featuring a Modular Dungeon, Gamers Can Build Their Own Maps and Customize Their Runs

(Lyon, France) — January 16, 2025— Old Skull Games today officially revealed the release date for its roguelite dungeon crawler, Cryptical Path. Launching on Steam on January 29, 2025, Cryptical Path sees players controlling the Architect, building their own path and navigating an ever-changing labyrinth within which they’ve been summoned. The game pushes the boundaries of the roguelite genre as it is the very first action roguelite builder that allows players to add a new creative angle to their style of gameplay.

An action roguelite that makes you the Architect of your adventure

In Cryptical Path, players dive into a universe where every run is theirs to shape. The goal is simple: reach the boss and defeat him. But there is a twist. Thanks to a unique feature, players can place their own rooms in the dungeon, creating their own path and influencing the challenges ahead. This gameplay mechanic adds a new layer of optimization and a unique depth to the roguelite genre.

A journey designed by roguelite fans

Aimed at action roguelite enthusiasts, Cryptical Path stands out with its dynamic and ever-evolving gameplay, where every decision in configuring the dungeon can reshape the course of the adventure. This modularity gives players control over their experience while preserving classic genre staples like progression through repeated attempts, diverse enemies, and intense combat. 

Cryptical Path’s key features:

• Rogue-builder: The ability to carve your dungeon, increasing the replayability and the control you have in each and every run.
• Immersive world: Explore a 2D side-scroller within beautifully crafted 3D environments.
• Fast paced action: Embody the Architect, a dynamic character that can dodge, dash and slash in the blink of an eye!
• Constant progress: Unlock powerful items and choose which talents to master.

Cryptical Path launches on Steam on January 29, 2025. Roguelite enthusiasts can add it to their wishlist now to ensure they don’t miss out on this exciting new release. Good news for handheld gamers—Cryptical Path is fully optimized for the Steam Deck, delivering a seamless experience on the go!

About Old Skull Games

Old Skull Games is an independent studio based in Lyon, France, made up of passionate developers who prioritize creativity and innovation in every project. Since its inception, the studio has been dedicated to delivering unique gaming experiences, aiming to surprise and delight players around the world. Historically focused on mobile game development, Old Skull Games is now taking its first steps into PC gaming with this latest release. This long-held ambition of the studio’s team has finally come to life with Cryptical Path.

Unlock the dark secrets to survive the endless labyrinth of the Backrooms. 

Spain – 16th January 2025. A strange incident occurred on October 27, 1986, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This event was recorded on a VHS cassette tape, the owner unknown, and the tape’s whereabouts a mystery…until now.  

Indie publisher Firenut Games and solo developer José Manuel Conesa Hernández are excited to announce Backrooms Level X, a first-person narrative survival horror game that immerses you in an endless labyrinth of desolate and liminal spaces. Navigate through dark, atmospheric levels where terrifying entities lurk in the shadows, and challenging puzzles stand between freedom or your untimely demise. Are you prepared to face your fears and uncover the horrors that await you in the Backrooms? Backrooms Level X will be released for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch in 2025. 

As an introduction to the chilling world of Backrooms Level X, a prologue demo will be released for PC soon, revealing some of the dark lore and un-nerving gameplay you can expect in the full release. More information on the demo will be available soon. 

About Backrooms Level X:

Enter the eerie world of Backrooms Level X, a first-person horror game that immerses you in an endless labyrinth of desolate and surreal spaces. After a freak accident, you find yourself trapped in the Backrooms, a place where logic and reality vanish. Explore endless corridors of yellow carpet, empty rooms and areas of flickering light as you try to find a way out. But beware: you are not alone. Mysterious entities lurk in the shadows, and every sound may be the last you hear.

Features:

• Immersive Exploration: Navigate a mysterious environment created using unique level design. Discover hidden secrets and an immersive narrative that will draw you into the story.
• Atmospheric Horror: Immerse yourself in an oppressive atmosphere with immersive sound effects and haunting graphics that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
• Challenges and Puzzles: Solve riddles and face challenges that will test your wits as you try to escape from the mysterious Backrooms.
• Varied Environments: Backrooms Level X has more than 13 levels to explore. Discover the intricacies of the story and enemies, keeping each game a fresh and exciting experience.
• Defiant Bosses: Can you escape the enemies you encounter throughout your exploration? Defeat huge bosses lurking in the shadows using only your wits. 

Published by Firenut Games and developed by José Manuel Conesa Hernández, Backrooms Level X will be released for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch in 2025. 

About Firenut Games 

Firenut Games is a European video game publishing company for PC and Consoles that aims to support great talents and launch video games with a unique essence. Our philosophy is to produce video games focused on gamers.

Join the development journey in the hotel management and tycoon simulator with a chaotic twist

Watford, UK – 16th of January, 2025 – Publisher Wired Productions and developer Pathos Interactive are thrilled to invite players to check-in to another exclusive playtest of Hotel Architect on PC. The next playtest will take place from the 24th – 28th January, offering fans a sneak peak of what’s to come in the chaotic, yet cozy, hotel management simulator! Sign up for the playtest today!

Future players are invited to join the Hotel Architect journey as one of the first to explore brand-new features coming to Hotel Architect. This is an opportunity to provide valuable feedback and become a part of the development journey as the game moves forward into Early Access. 

A brand-new trailer which reveals an expanded look at the management side of Hotel Architect focuses heavily on the range of employees available, alongside the guests and critics who will visit the hotel. Players are encouraged to play their way as they step into the shoes of a Hotel Owner.

Watch the brand-new Hotel Architect trailer now:

Hotel Architect is the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game. Design, build, and manage luxury hotels across the globe whilst juggling the increasingly elaborate demands of disorderly guests, logistical nightmares and unexpected obstacles.

Hotel Architect Playtest Features:

• Play in the career campaign or sandbox mode in the Swedish city of Gothenburg
• Real-time dynamic building
• Several unique zones to freely select from
• Attract a wide range of guests by impressing hospitality reviewers
• Manage a wide range of staff and contractors

Hotel Architect is coming soon to Steam Early Access, aspiring hoteliers can sign up for the playtest now.

About Wired Productions

Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: DIG VR, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us the Moon. Upcoming titles include: Hotel Architect and  KARMA: The Dark World.

About Pathos Interactive

Pathos Interactive is a game studio founded in 2015, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company is driven with a deep passion by gamers with an ambition to make the best games, striving for excellence and releasing one quality game at a time. Having released the real-time strategy game, Bannermen, on Steam, Pathos are currently working on Hotel Architect, a management and simulation game.

A diesel punk fantasy game that revolutionizes the strategy and auto-battler genres!

Brisbane, Australia, January 16th, 2025 – Game developer The Tea Division, in association with Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield, are proud to unleash an all new demo for their upcoming auto-battler, Vanguard Exiles. A refined take on the genre, prepare yourself for a competitive strategy gameplay experience unlike any other, offering new scenarios in each round ensuring no two turns are ever alike!

Having been referred to as “a boardgame that can’t be a boardgame”, it’s easy to see how this description fits. Imagine a tabletop strategy game where the board constantly rearranges itself with each round, with players given one of the billions of Squad combinations to control. Set in a fantasy post-World War I diesel punk era where magic and technology fuse together, your goal is simple: conquer enough territory to end the round in victory, your decisions on the battlefield making the difference between a glorious victory or crushing defeat.

In Vanguard Exiles, each Unit has its own identity, with its own distinctive look and a unique array of traits and abilities. To further this, each Squad has its own makeup, consisting of different combinations of Units and Actions. Combat happens automatically, but as mentioned earlier, this is no typical auto-battler. Strategy is key, and you’ll have to play smart, making tough tactical decisions to ensure your victory.

Vanguard Exiles offers an immense ruleset of complex mechanics, all happening under the hood, aiming to teach players the nuances of gameplay rather than intimidate them. After each round, you’re even able to see what your chances of victory were. Did you play smart and get unlucky? Or play poorly but nab victory by pure chance? Every play teaches you something new, offering unprecedented room to hone your strategy against other players, likely refining their own personal playstyles. The possibilities are endless!

This demo offers a single-player mode where you can play against an AI, familiarizing yourself with the various Units and Actions before you start facing off against other players in PvP – a feature launching when Vanguard Exiles’ comes to Steam Early Access.

For more information on Vanguard Exiles:

Download the Vanguard Exiles demo on Steam
Wishlist Vanguard Exiles on Steam
The Tea Division website: https://theteadivision.com/

About The Tea Division

The Tea Division is a remote studio based in Brisbane, gathering an assortment of passionate veterans, many of whom have worked together for decades, collectively having worked on over 100 games, spanning over 20 years of console, mobile, PC, indie and AAA video game development. A dynamic and innovative game development studio, their track record for delivering efficient solutions in a timely manner remains flawless, without ever compromising quality or service.

With extensive experience in leading/development, The Tea Division can spearhead an existing project, or become an extension of the workforce to help realise their vision. Operating as a work for hire studio, there is no shortage of expertise in executing full platform ports, embedded team solutions, full project delivery, co-development and project firefighting.

Vanguard Exiles is The Tea Division’s first self-published and fully owned title; a new style of Auto-battler designed by legendary game designer, Richard Garfield.

Gaming Factory Unveils Stunning Anime Opening for JDM: Japanese Drift Master 

Warsaw, Poland — 16.01.2025 — Gaming Factory is thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new anime opening video for its highly anticipated title, JDM: Japanese Drift Master. This captivating video showcases the game’s dynamic characters and adrenaline-pumping racing action, brought to life through vibrant, anime-inspired visuals.

The decision to create an anime opening stems from the game’s deep-rooted cultural inspirations. JDM: Japanese Drift Master pays homage to Japan’s iconic car culture and drifting scene, blending authentic automotive experiences with a stylized, narrative-driven journey. The anime format not only amplifies the game’s high-energy atmosphere but also connects directly with the manga-style storytelling presented within the game. By merging anime aesthetics with the game’s core mechanics, Gaming Factory invites players into a world where precision driving and rich storytelling collide.

Fans can expect more exciting updates soon, as Gaming Factory is gearing up for major announcements related to JDM: Japanese Drift Master. From in-depth gameplay reveals to special events and exclusive content drops, the upcoming news promises to accelerate the hype leading up to the game’s launch this spring

An engaging story

While JDM: Japanese Drift Master is primarily a tribute to Japanese car culture, drifting and the challenges of winding mountain roads, it is also a story of dreams, struggles, and the search for a new beginning. Meet Touma – the main protagonist who enters a world where drifting is not just a passion, but a way of life.

Tomasz Stanowski, known to everyone as Touma, is a young man from Poland who, after the tragic loss of his parents, decides to leave his past behind and start afresh. Driven by his childhood dream of becoming a drifter, he sets off for Japan – the birthplace of drifting on its winding mountain roads. He is greeted by Hideo, an online friend and tuning shop employee, who helps him navigate the local car scene.

It soon becomes clear that the road to the top won’t be easy. Touma comes face to face with Hatori “Scorpion” Hasashi – a character some of you may know from the demo prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion. Will Tomasz be able to leave his troubled past behind and find his place in the drifting world? Will his move to Japan be the fulfillment of his dreams or just another disappointment? Find out the answers as you navigate the touges, highways, and cities of JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

Follow the game and add it to your wishlist on STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master
Follow the game and add it to your wishlist on EPIC: https://store.epicgames.com/p/japanese-drift-master-b4fd48
Follow the game and add it to your wishlist on GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/japanese_drift_master

Demo-prologue

You can now play the free demo-prologue of JDM: Rise of the Scorpion. This is a unique opportunity to try out the first elements of our game before the full release in Spring 2025. The prologue features dynamic racing, realistic driving physics, licensed cars and a unique introduction to the storyline of the full version of JDM.

Gaming Factory is responsible for developing JDM: Japanese Drift Master and is working with 4Divinity on the global release of the title. More information about the game can be found on Steam, Epic, GOG, and the official website.

Gaming Factory

The company was founded in 2017. Its main goal is to find unique game ideas, support creative indie developers, and help them at every production stage.

4Divinity

4Divinity is a digital and retail games publishing company focused on bringing exciting games content from around the world to Asia and introducing Asian content to a global market. Along with its sister company Epicsoft Asia, 4Divinity is partnering with publishers and development studios to introduce brand-new IP to the region.

Fan-favorite otome adventure features intrigue in a mysterious village

Torrance, Calif. — January 16, 2024 — Aksys Games today announced that pre-orders have opened for 7’scarlet, the highly anticipated otome adventure coming to Nintendo Switch™ this spring. A special edition of the game with a diorama featuring the chibi versions of the characters will be available exclusively from the Aksys Online Store

In 7’scarlet, players take on the role of a young woman journeying to the remote town of Okunezato to locate her missing brother. Shaped like a crescent moon, Okunezato is shrouded in dark myths and legends. As Ichiko and her childhood friend get to know the cast of eccentric characters at the Fuurinkan Hotel, they are drawn into the mysterious events taking place in the town. Encounter heart-racing twists and turns as you dig deeper into the story. Of the PlayStation®Vita version, PlayStation Lifestyle said, “like a good paperback, I could not put it down. I had to learn everything there is to know about the town of Okunezato, these characters, and the truth about the disappearance of Ichiko’s brother.”

7’scarlet has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.aksysgames.com/7scarlet/

About Aksys Games

Aksys Games Localization, Inc. is a Metacritic Top Ten video game publisher committed to publishing unique and high-quality interactive content for all current-generation platforms since 2006. The company was a pioneer in localizing otome games for Western audiences, including the award-winning Code: Realize and Collar X Malice series. Its lineup of games features the wildly successful BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth, and Guilty Gear franchises, Little Dragons Café, and the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark and Spirit Hunter: NG adventures. Aksys Games and its unique products can be found on the company’s website, www.aksysgames.com.

© 2024 IDEA FACTORY/TOYBOX Inc. All rights reserved.

Licensed to and published by Aksys Games. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. PlayStation and Vita are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Collaborative Bundle with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night also Available on Steam!

Osaka, Japan, 16th of January, 2025 Playism and WSS Playground  are excited to announce that the long awaited Blade Chimera, Team Ladybug’s latest original title, is now live! Players on both Nintendo Switch and Steam can purchase Blade Chimera and delve into a new adventure in an amazing cyberpunk setting. 

“The part I worked the hardest on was worldbuilding. I tried to create a feeling that people actually lived in this world as much as possible.

And of course, I put a lot of effort into the pixel art. Just the basic walking animation alone has 22 frames every weapon has a different set of attack animations. I also put a lot of work into the guns, which have reloading animations, blowback, and cartridge shells dropping onto the floor as you shoot.

You might notice that there are a lot of toilets and elevators in this game, and that’s because I wanted it to feel like living, breathing humans could be living in it.” – Team Ladybug

Blade Chimera is currently having a launch sale and the game’s soundtrack is also available on Steam. What’s more, you can also purchase the game through a collaborative Steam bundle with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night!

Steam Launch Sale

Blade Chimera’s launch on Steam comes with a sale for 2 weeks at 10% OFF, so players can grab it at a lower price!

Aside from the availability of Steam achievements, there are no differences between the Steam and Switch versions.

Collaborative Bundle with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Steam!

Blade Chimera is Team Ladybug’s very first completely original Metroidvania. Back in 2021, during the development of Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, Ladybug revealed in a round table with ArtPlay’s Koji Igarashi and Shutaro Iida that he had been heavily inspired by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Blade Chimera is a successor of the IGAvania and a title belonging to a new generation of Metroidvanias. To commemorate this, we have created the Metroidvania New Generation Bundle on Steam.

As this is a “complete the set” bundle, if you already own Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Steam, you will be able to purchase Blade Chimera at a 20% discount. The collaboration lasts until February 28, 2025.

The aforementioned discussion is one of the things that made it possible for us to have this collaboration in the first place. To celebrate, we have the script available in English posted on the PLAYISM website.

Bloodstained Collaboration Bundle

Blade Chimera’s Original Soundtrack is also now available on Steam. Purchase it and the base game with the Blade Chimera Bundle for a little discount!

Blade Chimera’s music is all written by peposoft, a Team Ladybug member who has also created music for all other Team Ladybug games. Here is a word from peposoft about the soundtrack:

“The soundtrack for Blade Chimera aims to further deepen the game’s world with a cyberpunk, underground feel and a stylish vibe, which resulted in a unique music style.

Please enjoy the music that accompanies the story and immerse yourself in the game’s world.” – Peposoft

Blade Chimera Soundtracks

For Team Ladybug fans, we’ve also added Blade Chimera to the Team Ladybug Bundle.

The bundle contains Touhou Luna Nights, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, DRAINUS, and now Blade Chimera as well. Purchase the bundle for a discount on all Team Ladybug titles!

Team Ladybug Bundle

Please note that all the mentioned bundles are available only on Steam

Game Features

• As the Demon Sword, Lux offers a wide array of utilities. She can perform powerful attacks and shield you from harm, but also act as a platform and even restore objects that were once lost. Use your demonic companion to traverse and survive in a desolate, demon-ridden Osaka.
• As Shin defeats demons and levels up, new skills can be unlocked via skill tree. Unlock the “Warp” skill to travel anywhere on the map or a double-jump to get up to higher ledges and explore new locations with ease.
• Lux isn’t the only weapon in your arsenal. In addition to his main firearm, Shin can wield other weapons such as greatswords and whips. Experiment with a variety of armaments and create your own style of combat.

About Blade Chimera

Play as Shin, a demon hunter with no memory of his past, and strike an unusual partnership with Lux, a beautiful demon with the ability to shapeshift into a sword and manipulate time. Begin a quest to learn what happened to you and your loved ones, fight brutal battles against terrible demons, explore a corrupted and dangerous world, and regain what was once yours.

Explore the mythical snowy landscapes in God of War Ragnarök, Osaka’s vibrant underworld in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, the vast, sandy expanses of Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand, and the futuristic mech-sized battlefields of SD Gundam Battle Alliance. These games and more form January’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup, available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members from Tuesday, 21 January.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

God of War Ragnarök | PS4, PS5 

From Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting go. Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way, they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. As the threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer, Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name | PS4, PS5 

Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding. Under the codename ‘Joryu’, Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.

Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand | PS5 

In this action RPG, master the sands and explore a unique fantasy land teeming with secrets and dangers alone or in online two-player co-op, as players hunt colossal legendary creatures in spectacular combat. Reign of Sand is the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen: an expanded world, new enemies and challenges, revamped progression, new quests, reworked voice acting, additional difficulty mode and ‘New Game+’ modes!

SD Gundam Battle Alliance | PS4, PS5

Mobile Suits and characters from across Mobile Suit Gundam history take centre stage in this all-new action RPG. The story takes place in G: Universe, a world where Gundam canon twists and turns in ways no one can predict. To correct this world’s distorted history, players lead a 3-unit squadron consisting of Mobile Suits and pilots from across Gundam history – a true Battle Alliance. Players experience Gundam history’s most famous scenes as they develop new Mobile Suits to add to their arsenal. In multiplayer, play through the game with up to 2 other players in a 3-person team. Enjoy this new SD Gundam action RPG solo, or with friends.

Sayonara Wild Hearts | PS4

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph (321 kmh). As the heart of a young woman breaks, the balance of the universe is disturbed. A diamond butterfly appears in her dreams and leads her through a highway in the sky, where she finds her other self: the masked biker called The Fool. Journey through a custom-written pop soundtrack, chase scores, and set out to find the harmony of the universe, hidden away in the hearts of Little Death and her star-crossed allies: Dancing Devils, Howling Moons, Stereo Lovers and Hermit 64. Let’s Pop!

ANNO: Mutationem | PS4, PS5

Welcome to the neon-covered, 2D-meets-3D Cyberpunk world of ANNO: Mutationem. In this Action-Adventure game with RPG elements, players become Ann: a highly-skilled combat-trained lone wolf on a personal mission in a giant Metropolis, full of sinister mega-corporations, mysterious fringe groups and creatures more bizarre than words can express. 

Orcs Must Die 3 | PS4, PS5

Orcs Must Die! 3 ushers orc-slaying mayhem to a previously unimaginable scale. Solo or with a friend, players are armed with a massive arsenal of traps and weapons. Slice, burn, toss and zap hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning series. It’s everything fans loved about the first two games and more. More orcs, more traps, more weapons, more upgrades and even better looking. It’s cranked up to at least eleven.

Citizen Sleeper | PS4, PS5

Play as a sleeper, a digitised human consciousness in an artificial body, owned by a corporation that wants you back. Inspired by Tabletop Roleplaying games, Citizen Sleeper uses Dice, Clocks and Drives to create a player-led experience, where they choose their path in a rich and responsive world. Thrust amongst the unfamiliar and colourful inhabitants of the Eye, players need to build friendships, earn their keep, and navigate the factions of this strange metropolis, if they hope to survive to see the next cycle. 

Poker Club | PS4

Welcome to Poker Club. Live the life of a poker pro in the most immersive poker simulation ever seen, with Ultra HD 4K visuals and breath-taking ray tracing. Join a community of online players on their way to the top and track progress in more than 10 Texas Hold’em tournament modes including freezeouts, shootouts, super-turbos, bounties and more. Whether a seasoned poker pro or brand new to the table, players can perfect their play style for the chance to win big. 

PlayStation Plus Deluxe – Classic Games:

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings | PS4, PS5

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, originally released in 2009 on PlayStation 2, takes players on a perilous, around-the-world quest for the staff of Moses. This classic third-person action adventure has been enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Grab your whip and get ready for a thrilling journey in true Indiana Jones tradition.

Medievil II | PS4, PS5

The sequel to MediEvil released on the original PlayStation in 2000. In this new and improved version, featuring up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters, players have to challenge the powers of darkness and untold magic as Sir Daniel Fortesque returns from the grave to thwart an evil sorcerer’s plans. Players are armed with a mighty arsenal of weapons, including swords, daggers, crossbows, hammers, and even the occasional chicken drumstick. Solve fiendish puzzles and riddles, face ghoulish enemies that will strike fear into the bravest of souls, all of it set to a spine-tingling soundtrack.

To learn more about the full lineup visit the PlayStation Blog.

Keep up with the latest news from PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

Slap, craft, and befriend your way across an alien landscape in this sequel to the beloved adventure played by more than 1 million

Saint Louis, Missouri – 16 Jan, 2025 – Crashlands 2, the comedic open-world crafting RPG sequel to Crashlands, which has amassed more than 1.8 million downloads, smashes onto PC, iOS, and Android with cross-platform saves on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. GMT. 

Return to Woanope as Flux Dabes, intergalactic trucker and disgruntled corporate employee. After years away from the planet, you return to visit some old pals and recover from corporate burnout. But before your vacation can even begin, a mysterious blast from the planet’s surface sends you crashing onto the planet below.

Venture out into a beautiful living wilderness where alien creatures hunt one another and graze on explosive fungi. Fish up wieldable sea creatures and deploy a huge variety of gadgets, gizmos, traps, and weapons to fend off the dangers of Woaope as you harvest and quest. After a long day of adventuring, build and settle into the comfiest quarters on the planet, filled to the brim with all the pets, friends, and trophies you collect along the way.

But you’ll soon find that something’s not quite right on Woanope. As the mysteries unfold, you’ll need to enlist the help of new friends and allies to get to the bottom of it all. Team up with ancient warrior Grandmammy, become a lab technician for tinkerer Kleewik, sneak into treacherous facilities with the Quadropi of the Fifth Arm, and unite the factions of Woanope to restore balance to the planet!

“Since the moment we launched the original Crashlands, we’ve been wanting to come back for round 2,” said Adam Coster, CEO of Butterscotch Shenanigans. “But we wanted it to be bigger and better in every way, and it’s taken many years to be able to pull that off. We can’t wait to see newcomers experience the world of Woanope for the first time, and for players of the original to reconnect with Flux. So many people have told us that the original Crashlands was an important part of their childhood, and now we get to bring them a Crashlands 2 that’s grown up as much as they have!”

Crashlands 2 launches on PC via Steam, iOS, and Android on Thursday, April 10, 2025 for $24.99 with English, French, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (LATAM), Chinese (Simplified), and Japanese localizations. And players wanting to get in on it early can apply for the pre-launch closed beta!

Follow Butterscotch Shenanigans on Bluesky, Twitter/X, and Facebook, and join their Discord server for more updates.

About Butterscotch Shenanigans

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, Butterscotch Shenanigans is an award-winning family-run indie developer. The nine-person team’s previous releases include Quadropus Rampage with nearly 5 million downloads on mobile, Flop Rocket with 1.5 million downloads, and Crashlands with 1.8 million units sold worldwide.

For more information, please visit the official website.

São Paulo, January 15th, 2025 – QUByte Interactive, in partnership with the Argentinian studio Fanny Pack Studios, is thrilled to announce that Runa & The Chaikurú Legacy, a 3D platformer and adventure game, will launch on January 29th for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Inspired by the landscapes and cultures of Latin America, Runa & The Chaikurú Legacy is a grand adventure where players follow a fearless protagonist on a mission through the ruins of an ancient civilization. With mysteries to unravel, the game blends an engaging narrative, vibrant exploration, and unique challenges.

With colorful visuals, charismatic characters, and plenty of cultural references, the title delivers a rich and complete experience, featuring puzzles, battles against challenging enemies, and extensive exploration. And to make the journey even more special, you can take a moment to pet a capybara or enjoy a delicious mate along the way!

With a successful early access period since August 2024, Runa & The Chaikurú Legacy has benefited from the community’s positive feedback, as well as tips and suggestions, to refine the game and ensure a smoother, more polished experience for its official release.

Get ready to dive into a deep story and uncover the secrets of the Chaikurú civilization starting January 29th! And stay tuned: the game will also be available on consoles soon.

About Fanny Pack Studios

Fanny Pack Studios is an independent game development studio founded in January 2022 in Buenos Aires. Since then, we formed a work team based on common criteria and values. As a studio, we value working with open source software. Today, we are a team of young people with a shared passion for video games and a strong influence from internet culture.

Our goal is to make our studio a place that allows us to express ourselves and create what we love. Together, we strive to take care of and improve the studio, so that it becomes the ideal environment for our work and creativity.

About QUByte Interactive

QUByte is Latin America’s largest publisher of independent games for modern consoles. It is also an experienced and consolidated development studio of authorial titles, specialized and recognized for its focus on retro games and its work porting classics from the past to modern consoles through its own QUByte Emulation Engine. The company’s main goal is to develop and expand the local games industry through development, porting and publishing partnerships.

All rights reserved © 2025 QUByte Interactive.