Escape the city and master the road less traveled with two new districts to explore today on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Sept. 15, 2026 – Welcome to the countryside! Saber Interactive and developer stillalive studios are excited to announce that Bus Bound’s third and final DLC, titled “Old Town Roads,” is available now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for Deluxe Edition or Bus Pass owners. Drive scenic country routes, master narrow dirt and gravel roads, serve lakeside resorts, rural country towns and working mines, and tackle new challenges behind the wheel of the rugged Horizon “Chamois” minibus!

The “Old Town Roads” DLC takes players off-grid with the introduction of two new districts: Farelane and Lake Firefly. Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city by going down the scenic route, cruising by the waterfront through the old pier, or dropping passengers off at a picturesque resort by the lake.

It won’t all be a walk in the park though. Leaving the city limits means you’ll need to carefully navigate narrow roads and uneven terrain. So why not ensure your passengers have the smoothest ride with the new Horizon “Chamois” minibus, available for all “Old Town Roads” owners! With a raised suspension and more compact form factor, this minibus is factory-equipped to excel in the rugged landscapes of the countryside.

Bus Bound also has a free update now available for all players which introduces “Open Map” mode, unlocked after players complete the “New Heights Celebration” tour. Upon starting a new game and selecting “Open Map” mode, players will be able to choose to unlock a variety of bus, perk, customization and modifier content for their next playthrough. No need to worry about roadblocks, give “Open Map” mode a test drive today!

Owners of Bus Bound‘s Deluxe Edition or the Bus Pass can download the “Old Town Roads” DLC today! It is also available as a standalone purchase for 6.99 USD/EUR.

For more Bus Bound, visit saber.games/BusBound.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, Road Kings, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, Bus Bound, Docked, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

Bus Bound © 2026, stillalive studios GmbH, published and distributed by Saber Interactive Inc. Developed by stillalive studios GmbH. Bus Bound™, the Bus Bound logo and all related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of stillalive studios GmbH. Saber Interactive™ and the Saber Interactive logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Saber Interactive Inc. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Made with FMOD Studio by Firelight Technologies Pty Ltd. The buses in this game may be different from the actual products in shapes, colours and performance. All other names, trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

The key to Haven’s survival lies beneath the clouds. Getting there is only half the battle.

[Nova Scotia, Canada – September 15, 2026] — Two-person Nova Scotia studio Ballast Games today launched Cloudbreaker, its inventory management bullet heaven, on Steam. Following its demo debut during June’s Steam Next Fest, the strategic roguelite is now available for $12.99 USD, with a 10% launch discount through September 29th.

In Cloudbreaker, players descend beneath the clouds in search of a Bloil Crystal that could secure Haven’s survival against the Biotes, lingering biotech experiments left behind by past civilizations. Explore forgotten ruins, gather valuable resources, and blast through relentless Biotic hordes as you push deeper into the dangerous sky-world.

Turn what you find into an airship built to wreak havoc. Collect Engine Parts and relics, strategically fit them into your Engine Grid, and stack powerful synergies that can transform your build with every run. Unlock new airships with distinct grid layouts and abilities, experiment with new combinations, and build your way from barely surviving to breaking through the clouds.

About Cloudbreaker

• Explore & Survive – Descend through a dangerous sky-world filled with ruins, resources, and waves of enemies as you push deeper into the clouds.
• Engine Grid System – Upgrade your ship using an inventory management puzzle system where Engine Part placement determines your power and build.
• Build Synergies – Combine unique Engine Parts and relics to create powerful interactions that evolve your strategy every run.
• Unlockable Airships – Expand your fleet with ships that feature distinct Engine Grid layouts and abilities, supporting varied playstyles.
• Deep Customization – Upgrade ships and weapons through dedicated upgrade trees to tailor each run to your preferred strategy.
• Boss Battles – Take on bosses and mini-bosses that test your build and execution.
• Full Controller Support – Play with Keyboard + Mouse or full Controller support.

Ready to break through the clouds and save Haven? Play Cloudbreaker now on Steam and join the growing community on Discord.

About Ballast Games

Ballast Games is a two-person studio from Nova Scotia, Canada. They are setting out to hand craft concise, aesthetically considered games. 

Ashenfall awaits brave adventurers in this epic, high-fantasy crafting adventure

Tuesday 15th September 2026, Cambridge, UK – Jagex: The RuneScape Company has today launched open-world survival and crafting game, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and XBOX Series X|S. The release of RuneScape: Dragonwilds marks the first time a RuneScape title has launched on any console platform in its 25-year history. The game sold more than 1.5M copies during its 18-month period in Steam Early Access, and introduced players to Gielinor’s previously mysterious, unexplored continent of Ashenfall. 

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is also available from today across XBOX Game Pass (Premium, Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers), and on PlayStation Plus (Extra and Premium tiers) for PlayStation 5.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Launch Trailer

RuneScape: Dragonwilds provides a completely separate experience from the celebrated RuneScape MMORPG, challenging players – solo or in a team of up to three other players – to adventure across Ashenfall’s various biomes and regions. As they encounter more of the anima-rich landscape, a wild and transformative magic found across Ashenfall, players will be able to wield powerful spells in combat and use magic to gather resources, craft gear and shelters, and aid their journey.

Key Features:

• RuneScape at its core!: Embark on quests, level skills while exploring a beautiful, hand-crafted world. This all-new adventure blends high-fantasy and iconic RuneScape lore on an undiscovered continent. Battle legendary RuneScape creatures like Zogres, challenge Black Knights and the entirely new and fearsome Garou, all set to a sweeping soundtrack of reorchestrated RuneScape classics and hours of brand-new music.
• Grind Skills, Slay Dragons: Locate them, throw down the gauntlet, and carve a path to the Dragon Queen herself. Follow the trail of destruction and uncover the mysteries of the continent to learn not just how to confront the dragons, but how to overcome them. 
• Survival Through Sorcery: Summon a spectral axe to fell trees in an instant! Blink away from danger in a cloud of magic. Turn bones into… peaches? The Anima-rich landscape of Ashenfall offers a power unlike any other. Conjure a tornado of fish from a lake! Explode ore veins with a snap of your fingers! Journey through the vibrant regions of Ashenfall, discover why wild magic spills from the fractured lands and harness that power to survive!
• Community Driven, Player Centric: Like all RuneScape games, community is at the heart of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Whether players are adventuring with friends or going it alone, every opinion matters, and it’s up to the community to help shape the future of our game.

The game has regularly been expanded through new content launches throughout its time in Early Access, including the release of new regions, quests, gameplay mechanics, enemies, items, and more, through its Fellhollow, Dowdun Reach, and Umbral Sands updates. The console editions of RuneScape: Dragonwilds feature every update previously made available during Early Access and will feature cross-play on all platforms. Today’s launch also sees a fourth major update – Scorned Wilderness – to all platforms, bringing the game’s opening core narrative, the Kuldra Saga, to an epic conclusion.

Jesse America, Executive Producer, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, said: “After nearly a year and a half since we first gave players early access, we’re really excited to finally launch RuneScape: Dragonwilds across PC and console platforms. It’s the culmination of months of working towards bringing the game to millions of new players, and we’re only really getting started. We can’t wait to see how Early Access players react to the Scorned Wilderness content and the conclusion of the game’s first saga, and how newcomers experience their first steps on their journey across our world.”

Jon Bellamy, CEO, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, said: “Today is one of the biggest days in RuneScape’s history. For the first time ever, our world is playable on console, putting Dragonwilds in front of millions of new players who are discovering RuneScape for the very first time. It now stands as the third pillar of the RuneScape franchise, alongside our existing games, and shows just how far this world can grow. I’m thoroughly proud of what the team has achieved with this launch. But today is only the start of that journey, we’ve got big plans for what comes next!”

Jagex: the RuneScape company has already confirmed that the first post-launch major update for the game, titled “Luminance” will be released in December this year, with the 2027 roadmap to be revealed during October’s fan celebration, RuneFest.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is now available on Steam, Epic Games Store and the Jagex Launcher in both Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions, PlayStation 5 (and on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers for subscribers), and XBOX Series X|S, available day one across Premium and Ultimate tiers of XBOX Game Pass. The game is also available in a Digital Standard Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Physical Standard and Deluxe Editions of RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S in Q4 2026.

Pricing Edition

About Jagex

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC and mobile. Our MMORPG franchise, RuneScape, is played around the world and has welcomed over 300 million player accounts.

As RuneScape enters its 25th year in 2026, we are accelerating our strategy to expand RuneScape into a broader ecosystem of forever games and connected experiences, grounded in a renewed commitment to integrity and fair play. This includes the reduction of monetisation mechanics, as well as the launch of RuneScape: Dragonwilds into Steam Early Access in 2025, representing a major step in building a multi-genre future for the RuneScape universe. Jagex: The RuneScape Company remains focused on building enduring worlds, empowering player-led innovation, and laying the foundations for the boldest era in RuneScape’s history.

For more information, visit www.jagex.com. 

Team up with a friend in two-player online co-op and explore new progression features, customization options, and quality-of-life improvements

[September 15, 2026] — The Last Gas Station, the cozy management simulator about running the world’s last surviving gas station, has received a major free update introducing online co-op alongside new features, progression options, and quality-of-life improvements.

Players can now invite a friend and manage the station together, splitting up everyday tasks as they serve customers, restock supplies, improve the business, and explore the strange world surrounding the last gas station.

The update also adds new ways to customize and develop the station. A new high-level ‘Regional Development’ upgrade allows players to purchase permanent bonuses to Civilization and Mystery. Players can also customize the main character with a selection of outfits, with several available from the start and additional options unlocking as they progress.

Alongside the new content, the update also includes a range of quality-of-life improvements and fixes, including more readable font options, background play support, faster navigation through long item and decoration lists, and reduced EcoWatt purchase and rental costs.

To celebrate the launch of co-op, The Last Gas Station is 50% off for two weeks on Steam — making it a great time to grab a copy for a friend and start running the station together. Additional content updates for The Last Gas Station are planned as part of its post-launch roadmap.

About Alawar

Alawar is an independent video game developer and publisher founded in 1999. Specializing in midcore and casual games, the company extends its creative influence across PCs, video game consoles, and mobile devices. Alawar’s key titles include the Beholder series, Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Karate Survivor, Necrosmith, Wall World series, and an array of other releases.

Child of Chaos makes his playable debut alongside a community-designed Dark Lady Collector’s Edition Figure and server-wide anniversary events

15th September 2026 – Proxima Beta is celebrating the third anniversary of dark fantasy strategy RPG Dragonheir: Silent Gods with a major event beginning 15th September, putting its community at the heart of the celebrations through two of the game’s most anticipated characters.

Reverser of Order · Child of Chaos makes his debut as a brand-new SP Hero after being created with direct input from Dragonheir players. The community helped determine his character design, skills and settings through votes and comments, and will finally be able to recruit their creation through the anniversary-exclusive Reversal Summon banner.

The community’s influence also moves beyond the game with the official Dark Lady Collector’s Edition Figure. Players participated in decisions surrounding the figure’s pose, settings and other details, bringing Supreme Order · Dark Lady to life as a physical collectible.

Together, the two projects create a virtual-to-physical celebration of Dragonheir’s relationship with its players: one community-created character coming to life inside the game, and another stepping beyond it.

ORDER OR CHAOS? PLAYERS CHOOSE THEIR SIDE

From 15th September, the rivalry between Child of Chaos and Dark Lady will form the foundation of a server-wide anniversary confrontation.

Players can take the Fated Path Test and align themselves with one of two opposing factions: the Order of Reversal, represented by Child of Chaos, or the Nightsworn Vanguard, represented by Dark Lady.

During Nightveil Standoff, players earn Rift Stardust for their faction across designated game modes, with the winning side receiving additional rewards. Coronation of Night will also allow players to support heroes within their faction, with the Champion and Top 3 ranked heroes receiving custom appearances.

CHILD OF CHAOS MAKES HIS DEBUT

The community-created Reverser of Order · Child of Chaos joins Dragonheir on 15th September as a new Light-element SP Hero.

Designed for flexible team building, Child of Chaos can be treated as any element and is immune to buffs, debuffs and crowd control. On the battlefield, he can periodically remove an allied debuff or enemy buff, restoring health to allies following a successful removal.

Child of Chaos will be available through the limited-time Reversal Summon banner, with a guaranteed unlock after 300 pulls. His exclusive Dragonbone Catalyst Artifact will also be available through the Artifact Shop during the event.

THIRD ANNIVERSARY EVENTS AND REWARDS

A series of anniversary activities will run throughout September and into October.

Born of Chaos begins on 15th September, bringing daily check-in rewards, story quests, Reversal Summon and the arrival of Child of Chaos.

Eve of the Rift also begins on 15th September, combining the server-wide faction confrontation with a 14-day Autumn’s Bounty check-in campaign offering rewards including a Wyrmarrow Mining Warrant, the Three Ears Contract, Legendary Hero Lossenia, the Legendary Hero skin ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and more.

The celebrations kick off earlier with the Anniversary Prologue H5, running in three phases from 2nd September to 2nd October: Night of the Rift, First Glimpse of Fate (where players meet one of 18 Fate Heroes and determine their faction), and Gift of Fate — an eight-tier reward pool that includes the Dark Lady Collector’s Edition Figure at the top tier. 

From 19th September, Dragon Crown Homage gives players another opportunity to obtain the Dark Lady Collector’s Edition Figure as a rare physical reward, with 300 total draws granting a choice between the figure and a Legendary Hero Option Chest.

Dedicated benefits will also welcome returning players back to Dragonheir, while Journey Together enables veteran players to form Bonds with new and returning Celebration Server players and earn shared rewards.

Dragonheir: Silent Gods’ third anniversary celebrations begin in full on 15th September, with individual activities continuing into October.

ABOUT DRAGONHEIR: SILENT GODS

Dragonheir: Silent Gods is a dark fantasy strategy RPG available on mobile and PC. Players can recruit from more than 300 heroes spanning diverse races and elements as they explore a vast magical world.

Combining classic tactical RPG strategy with auto-chess-inspired gameplay, battles challenge players to consider hero placement, skill timing and team synergy as they build their party and shape their adventure.

Dragonheir: Silent Gods has been renamed Dragonstride: Legacy Reborn in the United States. The displayed name may vary according to language settings; both names refer to the same game.

Dragonheir: Silent Gods is available on Android, iOS, Steam and Windows PC.

For more information, visit: https://dragonheir.sgrastudio.com/

The award-winning Thai indie studio heads to Tokyo Game Show following Lost and Found Co.’s 100,000 sales milestone

September 15, 2026 – Thailand-based indie game developer Bit Egg Inc., the studio behind the critically acclaimed hidden-object adventure Lost and Found Co., has become the first video game developer to receive Thailand’s prestigious Prime Minister’s Export Award.

Bit Egg received the Prime Minister’s Export Award for Best Service Enterprise: Digital Content and Software, recognizing the studio’s contribution to Thailand’s growing digital creative industry and its success in bringing Thai-developed work to audiences worldwide.

Established in 1992, the Prime Minister’s Export Award is considered the highest government award presented to Thai exporters. Overseen by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion, the awards recognize businesses that have successfully developed international markets, achieved global recognition, and contributed to the country’s export economy.

For Bit Egg, the award comes during a landmark year for the studio and Lost and Found Co., which recently surpassed 100,000 copies sold and remains Thailand’s most wishlisted game on Steam.

“We never expected to be the first independent games studio in Thailand to receive an award like this, so it means a lot to the whole team. We’re incredibly proud to be making games here in Thailand and seeing Lost and Found Co. reach players all over the world. Getting to take the game to Tokyo right after this makes it feel even more special.” said Aekkathip Chaisiri, CEO.

Following its recent appearance at Gamescom in Cologne, Bit Egg is now preparing to bring Lost and Found Co. to Tokyo Game Show 2026, giving attendees another opportunity to get hands-on with the charming hidden-object adventure.

The Tokyo appearance comes at an especially exciting time for the game’s growing international audience. Lost and Found Co. was recently localised into Japanese and German, with Korean and French soon to come, making the game accessible to even more players around the world. The team is also preparing a new fall content update, bringing even more content to the game later this month.

Lost and Found Co. launched on Steam earlier this year to an overwhelmingly positive reception from players. The hand-drawn hidden-object adventure invites players to join Ducky, Mei, and a colourful cast of characters on a journey filled with bustling scenes, strange requests, and hundreds of things waiting to be found.

Find Lost and Found Co. at Tokyo Game Show 2026:

Dates: September 17-21, 2026
Location: Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan
Booth: Hall 08-C12, Booth 17

Attendees can visit the Bit Egg team throughout Tokyo Game Show to play Lost and Found Co., meet the developers, and learn more about the game.

Lost and Found Co. is available now on PC via Steam

About Lost and Found Co.

Lost and Found Co. is a hand-drawn hidden-object adventure where players search through beautifully illustrated worlds filled with secrets, surprises, and hundreds of items waiting to be discovered. Designed to be relaxing, rewarding, and endlessly charming, the game invites players to slow down and embrace the joy of discovery.

Key Features

• Handcrafted hidden-object scenes packed with personality
• Multiple unique environments to explore
• Relaxing, accessible gameplay for all ages
• Regular post-launch updates and additional content planned

About Bit Egg Inc.

Based in Thailand, Bit Egg Inc. is an indie studio creating warm, playful experiences filled with charm and imagination. With deep roots in game art and animation, the team’s first major PC title, Lost and Found Co., showcases their love for expressive worlds, hand-crafted details, and creative storytelling.

Publisher GIANTS Software and developer Straight4 Studios are turning up the volume in Project Motor Racing with todays’ V8 Power Pack launch. The pack brings together nine V8-powered race cars across three distinct eras of competition, plus a scanned Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

The V8 Power Pack

Three new classes are set to join Project Motor Racing’s twenty-one motorsport eras.

• V8 Evo brings Australia’s great modern racing rivalry to the sim with the 2023 Ford Mustang AU and 2023 Chevrolet Camaro AU.
• USV8 adds contemporary American muscle in the form of the 2022 Dodge Challenger, 2022 Ford Mustang, and 2022 Chevrolet Camaro.
• Historic USV8 turns the clock back to one of the great periods of American road racing with the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, 1970 AMC Javelin, and the iconic 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.

Across all three classes, the appeal is simple: big V8 power, rear-wheel drive, and no traction control, ABS, or electronic nannies. The pack takes players from the heroic days of American muscle-car road racing through purpose-built modern USV8 machinery and into contemporary V8 Evo competition – all with the driver firmly at the center of the experience.
 

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

The V8 Power Pack also adds a scanned Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, recreating both layouts – Grand Prix and Short – of this American motorsport icon. The GP layout is a 2.54-mile, 12-turn rollercoaster built into the rolling hills of north Georgia, with rapid elevation changes, fast esses, blind crests, and major braking zones forming an essential part of the challenge.

The V8 Power Pack launches today for Project Motor Racing on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is also included in the Year 1 Season Pass, available separately – fans save up to 30% compared to buying all content separately. Free mods are released as user-generated content on the official UGC Portal.  

About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is a globally operating game developer and publisher headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. Established in 2004, the company is known for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. With international teams, including offices in Erlangen (Germany) and Brno (Czech Republic), GIANTS Software develops and publishes simulation experiences worldwide. Beyond Farming Simulator, it is strengthening its position in the genre with Project Motor Racing and a global network of partners and industry ties. For more information, visit the GIANTS Software website.

About Straight4 Studios
Straight4 Studios features many of the key talents that have shaped SimRacing’s heritage for over two decades. With over 20 years’ worth of remote work experience and working from three continents, Straight4 Studios’ veteran staff have earned dozens of industry awards. Merging the passion for motorsport and values derived from the SimRacing community with the precision of a new, AI-driven physics engine and cutting-edge graphics, Straight4 Studios is hard at work developing the next generation of AAA-racing simulation.

© 2026 Published by GIANTS Software GmbH and developed by Straight4 Studios. Project Motor Racing, GIANTS Software and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH and/or Straight4 Studios. All manufacturers, names, brands and associated imagery are trademarks and logos and property of their respective owners. © 2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation Family Mark“, “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners.

Macclesfield, UK – 15 September, 2026 

The only person you can rely on is yourself. And another yourself. And another. Silver Lining Interactive and 11 bit studios are thrilled to announce that The Alters Complete Edition, inclusive of Last Variable DLC, will officially launch for PlayStation 5 on 20 November for £34.99/€39.99/$39.99. 

In The Alters, you play as Jan Dolski, a simple worker  attempting to outrun a deadly sunrise in a massive rolling base on a deadly planet. To survive, Jan extracts the quantum element Rapidium to forge “Alters” – cloned versions of himself rooted in the life choices he never made.

Along with the complete base game and 4 Deluxe Outfits, The Alters Complete Edition comes fully integrated with the new story expansion, Last Variable. This major story DLC focuses on the Jan Scientist alter, who can finally pursue his true calling (outside of just survival) – research.

The Variable Left Behind

Following the base campaign’s split ending where Jan Scientist stays behind on the hostile planet, The Last Variable expansion adds roughly 20 hours of story content centered around managing a static underground base and specialized scientist clones. Together, your team works to unlock a mysterious surface ecosystem called the Oasis, weathering 13-year heat phases via cryosleep while surface-bound Alters age and endure harsh environmental threats. But will they change once faced with the vulnerability of ageing? 

The Alters Complete Edition brings the definitive Jan Dolski survival experience to physical media for the very first time, packing both the acclaimed base game and The Last Variable expansion onto a single PlayStation 5 disc. Collectors can pre-order their copy today at major retailers ahead of its November 20th release. 

The Alters Complete Edition – What’s Inside?

• Base Game – Experience an award-winning, story-driven sci-fi survival game.  
• Last Variable DLC – Follow the story of Jan Scientist who stays behind on the planet. Average playtime is estimated at 20 hours.
• 4 Deluxe Outfits – Spacesuit and Tracksuit, in silver and gold options. 

About Silver Lining Interactive 

Silver Lining Interactive is a collaborative video games publishing house based in the North of England. Founded by seasoned industry professionals with one goal: make games publishing feel like a partnership. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, the team is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About 11 bit studios

A collective of talented devs and skillful publishers reaching millions of hardcore gamers all driven by the creation of relatable entertainment. We’re seeking experienced dev teams to form publishing partnerships with – teams with which we share an artistic sensibility, and the desire to create thought-provoking games while maintaining a smart business approach to the process. ©11 BIT STUDIOS® is a registered trademark of 11 BIT STUDIOS S.A. All rights reserved.

Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive, and independent Turkish developer BEF Games today announced the launch of the ‘Be the Boss’ update for their open world action-simulation and management game, The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access. Available now, the latest update expands systemic corruption across Night City, dealing out major changes to how players build, protect and scale their criminal empires. 

Following a year of Early Access development, the developer and publisher also announced that the game will be leaving Early Access and formally launching into 1.0 for PC via Steam on Oct. 27, 2026. The team has spent the past year dramatically expanding the scope and quality of the game while working closely with the Early Access community integrating player feedback to help shape the final experience. More details about content included in the 1.0 release and information about post-launch update plans will be shared soon.

The ‘Be the Boss’ content update includes:

• Automated Empire Management: Managers have arrived in Night City. Assign dedicated managers to Clubs, Warehouses and Supermarkets to automate daily business operations based on the budget players provide.
• Rival Family System Rework: Rival families now have visible Power and Economic Strength values that directly influence how they operate. Players can weaken enemy economies and force rival families to rely on lower-tier weapons and equipment, creating new ways to prepare for war before launching a direct attack.
• Expanded Spy & Intelligence Operations: Send spies into rival organizations to uncover valuable intelligence including the locations of rival family members, members travelling around the city, hidden stash houses and upcoming criminal trades. Use this information to raid enemy stashes, ambush deals and financially sabotage rival families.
• Family Wars & Territory Defense Improvements: Rival family members can now personally join attacks and defensive operations. Players can assign their own family members to patrol controlled territories, automatically reinforce defenses when attacks begin and attempt to recapture lost locations.
• Captures, Interrogation & Diplomacy: Both player and rival family members can now be captured during family operations. Captured enemies can be interrogated for valuable intelligence or taken to the Construction Site and permanently dealt with. Family Power and Economic Strength also influence diplomacy, allowing players or rival families to propose ceasefires depending on the balance between both sides.
• Refined Heat & Smarter Cops: Police now track wanted states per character rather than marking the entire crime family. Police will also target whoever starts a fight, giving players more room to let rivals make the first move. Patrol officers can now be found throughout Night City, where players can bribe them to improve police relations or temporarily reduce police presence in a specific district.
• Bulletproofing the Family: Arm the player and family members with purchasable or craftable bulletproof vests to improve survival in heavy gunfights. Club and Warehouse guards can also now be armed and upgraded through their profiles.
• Expanded Warehouse Operations: Set packaging priorities for products created in Lab Rooms, allowing players to choose which products should be packaged first. Warehouse staffing limits have also been expanded to support up to nine Chemists and eight Handlers.

For full details and a look at planned content updates on the road to 1.0, visit the game’s official Steam News feed. Be sure to visit the game’s social channels for news and updates about sales discounts.

About The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire

Set in the fictional Night City in the early 2000’s, The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is a hybrid action-simulation and management game stacked with open-world criminal activities. Players take on the role of an aspiring gangster with kingpin dreams, where they must build a criminal empire from nothing and rule the city, or fall to a rival and lose everything.

Find out more about BEF GAMES and The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on the official website.

For more information about Tripwire Interactive visit their official website.

The ‘DARK MACHINE’ Anime and Game Cross-Media Project Officially Kicks Into High Gear

TOKYO — Sept. 14, 2026 — DARK MACHINE THE GAME, a multiplayer mecha action shooter intertwined with upcoming cross-media series DARK MACHINE: THE ANIMATION developed by DARK MACHINE PROJECT and LIONA Inc., rumbles with interdimensional robots on PC via Steam in a debut demo at Tokyo Game Show from Sept. 17 – 21, 2026 (Hall 5, Booth 05-C09).

Commandeer customizable, transforming mechs in clashes where fierce combat between machines becomes a destructive spectacle. Go guns-blazing and leave a smoldering battlefield in PvE battles against massive hordes, or fight foes in PvP warfare, from one-on-one skirmishes up to 7 vs. 7.

Morph into different mech sizes to adapt to every engagement on the fly using the “Shift Up” mechanic. Pester foes with precision gunplay as the small-sized Worker, rain firepower from above with the medium-sized Ride Loader’s aerial combat prowess, and dish out overwhelming destruction with the large-sized Gigant Loader. 

Build a custom mech to prepare for the unknown battlefields called “The DARK.” Assemble a bespoke loadout, mixing and matching weapon parts, then tune performance with the module system. Personalize each powerful machine with colors and decals to ensure the last thing opponents see remains burnt into their mind.

At Tokyo Game Show 2026, go hands-on with the beginning of the anime x game cross-media series spearheaded by Gorō Taniguchi (director – ONE PIECE FILM RED) and 

world-renowned mech illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin (mechanical artist – Gundam, Macross).

Dive into the world of DARK MACHINE in rich panel discussions and exhibition matches featuring ZETA DIVISION, the DARK MACHINE anime voice cast, and the game production team on all days of Tokyo Game Show:

• Thursday, Sept. 17, Business Day – “Bringing Pneumatic Robots from Media into Reality” panel
• Friday, Sept. 18, Business Day – “From Creating an IP to Bringing Action Figures to Life” panel (mediated by Hidetaka Tenjin and action figure molding specialist Akira Tani)
• Saturday, Sept. 19 – Exhibition match featuring the professional esports team ZETA DIVISION
• Sunday, Sept. 20 – Exhibition match featuring ZETA DIVISION and members of the DARK MACHINE anime production team

DARK MACHINE THE GAME is planned for release in 2027 on PC via Steam, with language support for Japanese and English (both interface and full audio). To learn more, visit the official website, and follow the official social account on X/Twitter.

About DARK MACHINE PROJECT

DARK MACHINE PROJECT is led by Goro Taniguchi (director – ONE PIECE FILM RED) and world-renowned mech illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin (mechanical artist – Gundam, Macross) and. The duo is ushering in a new wave of entertainment with their upcoming fusion of mech anime DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION and video game crossover DARK MACHINE THE GAME.