A new trailer showcases the chaotic co-op horror game in which every sound can bring disaster

[August 3, 2026] – Keep your beaks shut and your flock close. Publisher LINE Games has officially launched the first public playtest for QUIET, the upcoming 1–4 player online co-op horror game where every sound could be your last. Players can jump into the playtest today and experience the game’s unique blend of stealth, teamwork, and comedy alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer.

After crash-landing on Earth, a flock of alien ducks must recover the missing parts of their spaceship from inside a seemingly ordinary house. The catch? The homeowner can hear every movement, every dropped object, and every real-world sound picked up through your microphone. Staying alive means staying QUIET.

About QUIET:

• Search for Ship Parts: Explore the house, recover the components needed to repair your ship, and escape before you’re discovered.
• Every Sound Matters: Movement, dropped objects, and even your real-world voice can alert the homeowner. A microphone is required.
• Work Together or Go Down Together: Coordinate with up to three other players, but remember that one noisy mistake can put the entire flock in danger.
• A Horror Co-op Unlike Any Other: Balance stealth, teamwork, and chaotic duck antics as you struggle to survive against an ever-listening threat.

The QUIET playtest is available now. Gather your flock, wishlist the game on Steam, and join the official Discord to stay up to date on future development updates.

About LINE Games
LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide. 

ArcheAge returns to PC next year with brand new game

Seongnam, South Korea — August 3, 2026 | Publisher Kakao Games is thrilled to announce ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom, an upcoming PC MMORPG from development studio XL Games. 

ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom aims to build on what fans know and love about ArcheAge, while modernising the classic series for today’s MMORPG player. At the forefront of this vision is project director Kim Kyung-tae, who served as lead game designer and producer on the original ArcheAge, which launched in Korea in 2013, and in Europe and North America in 2014.

Inspired by the ArcheAge novels from Korean fantasy author Jeon Min-hee, XL Games’ flagship MMORPG franchise is widely regarded for its rich world, high degree of player freedom, and large-scale battles. ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom is the latest title in the ArcheAge IP, alongside the upcoming console and PC action RPG, ArcheAge Chronicles, and the 2023 PC and mobile MMORPG, ArcheAge War. The game carries forward the franchise’s core identity while reimagining it for modern MMORPG players.

“We believe ArcheAge S will deliver a fresh experience, while faithfully carrying forward the core appeal that has made the ArcheAge IP beloved by players around the world for many years,” said Siwoo Lee, Co-CEO of Kakao Games. “We will work closely with XL Games to ensure the franchise’s strengths resonate with players worldwide and prepare for a successful global launch.”

“We are delighted to partner with Kakao Games, whose expertise in MMORPG publishing and live service operations has been well established,” said Kwan-ho Choi, CEO of XL Games. “We are committed to faithfully preserving the identity of the original ArcheAge while delivering a new experience that meets the expectations of players around the world.”

ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom is currently scheduled to launch on PC in 2027.

About Kakao Games Corp. 

Kakao Games (Co CEOs Taehwan Kim and Siwoo Lee) is a game company specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and PUBG: Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.

Global hit IP reimagined in a large-scale multiplayer experience 

Singapore, 3 August 2026 – Singapore-headquartered Garena Online Private Limited (https://www.garena.sg/) today announced Palworld Online, a new multiplayer survival adventure currently in development based on the globally popular Palworld IP, under official license from Japanese game company Pocketpair, Inc. (https://www.pocketpair.jp/).

Developed and published by Garena, Palworld Online reimagines the depth, freedom, and scale of the original PC survival creature-collecting title for mobile. As an officially licensed title, it introduces a new narrative setting with original story elements, while expanding into a Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) ecosystem. Featuring a seamless, interconnected open world, Palworld Online invites players to journey alongside mysterious creatures called “Pals” and progress as a team — anytime, anywhere. 

“Palworld is a widely recognized IP, and we see an opportunity to bring the essence of the PC title to mobile in a way that encourages players to connect and venture together,” said Terry Zhao, President at Garena. “Working closely with Pocketpair, we are focused on preserving the depth, immersion, and freedom that define Palworld, while thoughtfully optimising the experience for mobile play.”

Palworld Online’s key features include:

• A Seamless Open World for Discovery and Creature Collecting: Players can traverse a vast, interconnected ecosystem with their Pals, uncovering hidden treasures, clues to the lore, and challenges. From capturing and raising Pals to unlocking new regions across the map, each encounter is designed to feel meaningful and deepen the bond between players and their companions. In addition to the original story and unique lore, Palworld Online will also expand the narrative with new side stories created exclusively for this version, inviting players deeper into Palworld Online. 

• Online Play and Cooperative Progression: Centred on playing together, Palworld Online lets players meet others in the world, form groups, build shared settlements, and engage in cooperative and competitive activities — from tackling challenging PvE encounters with friends to facing thrilling PvP matches. Those seeking a more relaxed pace can visit others’ bases, team up to fight rampaging bosses in the open world, or hunt down rare Pals together.

• Immersive Survival and Crafting in a Shared World: Together with their friends, players can establish a shared home base that grows into a collaborative hub for crafting, defence, and daily life. By expanding structures and deploying Pals to automate production and safeguard the settlement, players can focus on creating a living space that supports social interaction.

• Designed for Mobile Accessibility: Optimised specifically for mobile play, Palworld Online features a streamlined, touch-friendly interface with optional one-tap controls, making base planning, construction, relocation, and Pal deployment easier to manage on handheld devices, without sacrificing depth or flexibility across a wide range of phone specifications.

“Garena has extensive experience in global publishing, localisation, and live operations for mobile games,” said Takuro Mizobe, CEO of Pocketpair. “We are pleased to work with Garena on the licensed development of Palworld Online and look forward to seeing a new Palworld experience brought to players worldwide.”

Palworld Online is scheduled to be available in 2026. More details, including the timeline for its launch, will be unveiled at a later date. Players can follow official channels for future updates.

About Palworld

Palworld is an open-world survival crafting monster-collecting game that supports multiplayer and is set in a world where mysterious creatures called “Pals” live.

Along your adventures, you will encounter many Pals. Capture them, make them work, fight, breed, and even sell them. You can adventure in a large world alongside your Pals.

About Pocketpair

Pocketpair is a Japanese video game developer best known for their hit game Palworld, as well as their other popular titles Craftopia and Overdungeon. 

While maintaining a thorough customer-centric approach, Pocketpair develops games that are accepted in the global market by placing developers at the center of our focus.

Pocketpair adopts a development system that is aligned with the times, and delivers unique games to the world.

About Garena

Garena is a leading global online games developer and publisher. Free Fire, its self-developed mobile battle royale title, is the most downloaded mobile game in its genre for seven consecutive years, according to Sensor Tower App Performance Insights. The title has also ranked as the world’s most downloaded mobile game across multiple years since 2019.

Garena is run by passionate gamers and has a unique understanding of what gamers want. It exclusively licenses and publishes hit titles from global partners – such as Arena of Valor and Call of Duty: Mobile – in selected markets globally. Garena champions social and entertainment experiences through games, enabling its communities to engage and interact. Garena is also a leading esports organiser and hosts some of the world’s biggest esports events.

Garena is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a global technology company. In addition to Garena, Sea’s other core businesses include its e-commerce arm, Shopee, and digital financial services arm, Monee. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.

Merge legendary souls into powerful warriors, master active real-time combat and build an unstoppable undead army. Coming to Steam Early Access later this year. 

Bologna, Italy – August 3, 2026. Indie developer Keya Labs and publisher Tambù Digital are proud to unveil Soul Merger, a unique action roguelite that combines strategic army building, satisfying merge mechanics and active real-time combat into an exciting new spin on the auto-battler genre. Launching in Steam Early Access later this year, players will command an ever-growing army of fallen heroes, merging souls into increasingly powerful warriors while fighting alongside them to reclaim a world overrun by the undead.

Revealed today alongside its debut gameplay trailer, Soul Merger blends fast-paced action with tactical decision-making, inviting players to master an ever-evolving army where every run offers new combinations, new challenges and new opportunities to experiment.

Watch the Soul Merger reveal gameplay trailer here

Unlike traditional auto-battlers, Soul Merger puts players directly in the heat of battle. As a powerful necromancer, you’ll move freely across the battlefield while your summoned souls engage enemies automatically. Cast devastating spells, activate powerful abilities, dodge incoming attacks and carefully position yourself to break through enemy defences. Success depends on both quick thinking and smart strategy, making every encounter an engaging mix of action and tactical planning.

At the heart of Soul Merger lies its distinctive merge system. Collect the souls of fallen warriors throughout each expedition before combining matching units to evolve them into stronger forms, unlocking increasingly powerful abilities and entirely new combat roles. For players willing to embrace risk, mysterious cursed merges can produce unpredictable results, rewarding experimentation with surprising new allies capable of turning the tide of battle.

No two armies are ever quite the same. Every soul represents a legendary historical or mythological warrior, each equipped with unique abilities and randomly assigned traits that influence how they behave in combat. A dependable defender in one adventure may become an aggressive frontline attacker in the next, encouraging players to constantly adapt their strategies and discover powerful new synergies.

Between battles, players return to their growing camp, the last bastion of humanity. Construct new buildings, train your favourite units, unlock valuable upgrades and meet the survivors who continue to resist the undead threat. Every improvement strengthens future expeditions, creating an addictive progression loop that rewards every successful run.

Featuring more than 30 collectable souls, over 100 territories spread across diverse biomes, dozens of enemy encounters and an endless Survival Mode, Soul Merger offers a highly replayable experience packed with tactical depth, colourful pixel-art visuals and an offbeat sense of humour that brings its necromantic world to life.

Features

• Experience a fresh take on the auto-battler by fighting alongside your own army in active real-time combat.
• Summon and merge matching souls to evolve powerful new warriors with unique abilities.
• Take risks with cursed merges that create unpredictable and game-changing units.
• Recruit more than 30 historical and mythological warriors, each featuring distinctive skills and randomised traits.
• Build and expand your camp between runs, unlocking new buildings, upgrades and training opportunities.
• Battle across more than 100 territories spanning multiple biomes filled with unique enemies and challenges.
• Test your skills in an endless Survival Mode built for long-term replayability.
• Enjoy charming pixel-art visuals, rewarding progression and a distinctive blend of strategy, action and humour.

Launching into Steam Early Access later this year, Soul Merger will continue to grow throughout development as Keya Labs works closely with the community to expand its world, introduce new content and further refine its unique blend of action, strategy and roguelite progression.

Players can wishlist Soul Merger today ahead of its Steam Early Access launch later this year.

About Keya Labs

Keya Labs is an independent game studio founded in Italy, in 2025. Mostly run by a solo developer, the studio was created to explore unusual gameplay ideas and turn them into distinctive experiences. Soul Merger is the studio’s debut title.

About Tambù Digital

Tambù Digital is the video game division of Tambù, an Italian company established in 2018 known for its creativity in board games and gamification. The studio focuses on blending deep strategic mechanics with engaging storytelling to create unique indie experiences.

On August 18th, Esperia welcomes Taichi Yagami and Agumon, along with Yamato Ishida and Gabumon

August 3, 2026 – In celebration of the 27th annual Digimon Day, Farlight Games today announced an upcoming crossover between AFK Journey and the anime series Digimon Adventure. The special event will bring Taichi Yagami and Agumon, alongside Yamato Ishida and Gabumon, into the world of Esperia.

The crossover begins on August 18, 2026, with new gameplay content, rich rewards, and limited cosmetics.

Digimon Adventure begins in the summer of 1999, when Taichi and six other children are pulled through a mysterious device into the Digital World. There, they meet strange creatures called Digimon who already know their names. Together with their Digimon partners, the children set out to find their way home while battling powerful enemies that threaten the Digital World. As their Digimon Digivolves and their bonds deepen, they uncover a great secret hidden within this mysterious world. A thrilling adventure begins.

This marks the fourth major IP crossover for the award-winning AFK Journey. The game is available as a free download on iOS, Android, Steam, and Windows PC.

About AFK Journey

AFK Journey is an open-world fantasy RPG from Farlight Games. Set in the vast land of Esperia, the game combines an immersive story, strategic battles, and a beautifully crafted world full of adventure. Step into this magical realm, where you can recruit a diverse cast of heroes, battle powerful enemies, and earn rewards through both active combat and AFK progression. Beyond battles, you can explore a vibrant world, wander through bustling towns, interact with NPCs, and take on a variety of quests. As a live-service title, AFK Journey continues to evolve through major seasonal updates, bringing new experiences to Esperia.

Created with renowned designer Ross Lovegrove, LS LUXE combines gallery-worthy design with KEF’s most advanced wireless audio technology

• A wireless Hi-Fi speaker that combines sculptural design with KEF’s most advanced acoustic engineering
• Features new Uni-Q®, MAT® and VECO technologies for remarkably detailed, immersive sound
• Supports high-resolution streaming, multi-room audio and effortless connectivity across music, TV and gaming
• Available in Eclipse Black, Dusk Titanium and Mineral White from 30 July 2026

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA | Premium British audio brand KEF has introduced LS LUXE, a wireless Hi-Fi speaker system that blurs the line between high-performance audio and contemporary design, proving exceptional sound can be every bit as considered as the spaces we live in.

Developed with internationally renowned designer Ross Lovegrove, LS LUXE continues a creative partnership spanning more than two decades. The result is a speaker that doubles as a sculptural centrepiece, pairing refined craftsmanship with the acoustic performance KEF has spent more than 65 years perfecting.

Designed to be as intuitive as it is beautiful, LS LUXE has been created for the way people listen today – whether streaming music throughout the day, connecting to a television for cinematic sound or creating a multi-room audio experience.

“LS LUXE represents a new chapter for KEF, bringing together decades of acoustic innovation with a design-first approach that’s increasingly resonating with Australian consumers,” said Nigel Ng, Director of Advance Audio Australia, KEF’s exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand.  “Whether you’re an audiophile or simply appreciate beautifully designed products, LS LUXE delivers a premium listening experience that’s made to be enjoyed every day.”

Inside, LS LUXE is powered by KEF’s latest 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT®), delivering remarkably detailed sound with minimal distortion across a wider listening area. New Velocity Control Technology (VECO) monitors driver movement in real time for tighter, more controlled bass, while KEF’s proprietary Music Integrity Engine® maintains clarity and balance at any volume. It is KEF’s first product to date to feature all three of KEF’s recent groundbreaking innovations.

Built on KEF’s W2 Wireless Platform, LS LUXE supports high-resolution streaming up to 24-bit/384kHz and connects seamlessly with Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, AirPlay, Google Cast and leading streaming services including TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music and Deezer. HDMI eARC, optical, analogue and coaxial inputs also make it easy to connect TVs, turntables and gaming consoles.

Designed for modern living, LS LUXE can be personalised through the KEF Connect App, which offers guided setup, room optimisation and advanced EQ controls. Available in Eclipse Black, Dusk Titanium and Mineral White, the system is complemented by matching floor stands and accessories that allow it to integrate seamlessly into any space.

As beautifully designed technology continues to shape modern homes, LS LUXE reflects a growing expectation that premium audio should look as impressive as it sounds. It’s a speaker designed not just to be heard, but to become part of the spaces people love to live in.

“At KEF, we have always aimed to redefine the listening experience and make it truly inspiring. LS LUXE is that vision realized,” said Grace Lo, President and Head of Global Marketing at KEF. 

“True luxury doesn’t announce itself – it transforms the atmosphere of a space, blending design excellence and acoustic mastery in a way that feels both immersive and effortless. When people ask what luxury sounds like, this is our answer.”

LS LUXE will be available from 30 July 2026, retailing from $6,375 AUD at KEF.com and selected authorised KEF retailers across Australia. Matching S-LUXE floor stands and compatible accessories are available separately.

ABOUT KEF:

Since 1961, KEF has been obsessed with the power of high-fidelity sound. By leading in technical innovation, design and craftsmanship, KEF creates revolutionary speakers, subwoofers and wireless systems that provide listeners with transformative audio experiences, capturing the meaning, magic and moments in creators’ work.

BBC engineer Raymond Cooke founded KEF, naming it after its original site, Kent Engineering and Foundry. The company continues to conduct research and development while manufacturing flagship speakers in Maidstone, Kent, UK.

KEF Music Galleries in key cities worldwide, including our global flagship in London, offer unique and inviting ‘listen and believe’ spaces for both seasoned audio enthusiasts and newcomers, serving as community hubs for partner and creator collaborations.

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator, a highly realistic FPV drone flight simulator, is heading to PC. The game combines realistic flight physics, modes for both beginners and advanced players, and extensive drone tuning and configuration options. The release date is set for August 7. ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator is also planned for release on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S later.

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator is the work of one-person Dueking Studio from Poland. Ultimate Games S.A. is the publisher on PC and consoles.

Take Off, Fly, and Master the Physics

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator is an FPV (First Person View) drone flight simulator aimed at both newcomers and more experienced players. The game features a realistic recreation of how drones behave in the air.

Gameplay in ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator combines realism with accessibility, letting players practice the basics of drone control as well as far more advanced acrobatic maneuvers.

The title offers 3 core gameplay modes: Free Flight (free flying with no set objective), Race (timed racing through gates), and Collection (gathering items), plus more than 20 challenges of varying difficulty. As Dueking Studio points out, players will find both advanced flight modes (Acro and 3D) and beginner modes (Angle and PosHold) for those just entering the world of drones.

Steam Store Page – https://store.steampowered.com/app/3698490/ACRODRIFT_FPV_Drone_Simulator

Check Out the Drone Workshop and Unleash Your Creativity

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator features 6 highly varied maps, 11 frames (for building drones from 1.6 to 5 inches), and 13 drone motors. The available locations include plenty of obstacles, elevation changes, and tight passages, creating a great environment for refining flight techniques and testing gear.

Players can pick a ready-made drone model or build their own from scratch. In the drone workshop, players can configure a drone almost however they like, modifying its build, swapping components, and adjusting PID settings.

Notably, ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator also supports play with gamepads and professional drone controllers.

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator – Key Features:

• Fly drones and push your records
• Take on realistic flight physics
• Master 6 varied maps
• Tinker in the drone workshop
• Complete more than 20 different challenges

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator launches on PC (Steam) on August 7, 2026. The game will also come to PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S later.

Three Titles Join the Fray: Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal!

AUGUST 2, 2026 – Level Infinite, the global games brand delivering high-quality, engaging interactive entertainment, is pleased to announce that GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE – the gun-girl RPG of gunfire and bonds echoing across the battlefield to reclaim the surface, developed in partnership with game studio SHIFT UP – will hold a collaboration with Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal starting Thursday, August 13, 2026.

This collaboration is one of the projects commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Persona series in 2026. Spanning all three titles – Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal – the collaboration invites players to see how NIKKE‘s distinctive world intersects with the charm of the Persona series.

Teaser Key Visual Revealed!
Alongside this announcement, the teaser key visual for the collaboration has also been unveiled.
The key visual depicts members of the Counters holding motifs symbolizing the three Persona titles, poised to deliver a gift. What encounters await, and what kind of story lies beyond them? It is a visual that heightens the anticipation unique to a collaboration spanning three titles.

A Special Collaboration Celebrating the Persona Series’ 30th Anniversary
Marking its 30th anniversary, the Persona series is a beloved RPG franchise that has been supported by countless players over the years. As one of the projects adorning this memorable milestone, the collaboration will bring a brand-new experience to the Commanders playing NIKKE as well.

With Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal all appearing at once, attention is drawn to how the individuality and iconic elements of each title can be enjoyed within the world of NIKKE. Official accounts related to the Persona series have already responded to this announcement, and fans of both properties are voicing their excitement early on.

Further details of the collaboration will be revealed in stages on the official GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE X (formerly Twitter) account and official website. Please stay tuned for more news.

Downloaded over 45 million times since launch, GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is available globally for PC, iOS, and Android mobile devices. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE continues to deliver regular updates and content expansions that keep players immersed in the game’s evolving narrative. Download the game on the iOS App Store, Google Play, and Windows PC.

<About the Persona Series>
A coming-of-age RPG series set in the streets of modern Japan, where players experience familiar events such as school life, friendship, and romance, while at the same time confronting occult incidents such as mysterious rumors and urban legends. It tells the story of boys and girls who awaken to their “Persona” – another self dwelling within them, manifested in the form of an ancestral god or demon – as they meet one another, resist countless hardships, and grow.
Copyright: ©ATLUS. ©SEGA

About Level Infinite
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com

The frantic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up storms the streets of Nuevo Tokyo, and the uprising against the Narkuzas begins

Bucharest, Romania, July 31, 2026 – Amber Studio today confirmed that Mexican Ninja, the fast and gloriously over-the-top 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up, launches on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on August 20. Slice your way through the streets of Nuevo Tokyo and lead the uprising against the Narkuzas.

Welcome to Nuevo Tokyo, a chaotic feudal regime forged when Mexico’s Narcos and Japan’s Yakuza merged into a new ruling class: the Narkuzas. They are now the law, and the law sucks culo. On the outskirts of the city a group of rebels is plotting against the five heads of the Narkuza clan. Enter the Mexican Ninja.

Slice through the stylized streets in adrenaline-pumping combat where precise movement, positioning and perfectly timed attacks decide every duel. The fighting is easy to learn yet rewards the kind of mastery only a true Mexican Ninja can reach.

Every playthrough is different, with randomized levels, over-the-top duels and pimped-out weapons. Each run unlocks new ninja skills as you train with El Mero Mero Sensei, gain the favor of Mexican-Japanese spirits and wield their powers. Unleash Mexican Jutsus, experiment with builds and combos and swagger it up with hidden apparel. It is not enough to fight the Narkuza, you need to look good doing it to inspire an uprising. Viva la revolución.

“This is the moment we have been building toward. Every parry, every jutsu, every run is about that feeling of getting knocked down and standing back up with more swagger than before. Mexican Ninja has always been a vibe, a spirit, a way of being and now players everywhere can find their inner donkey,”

said Dario Hoyo, Creative Director at Mexican Ninja.

KEY FEATURES

• 3D Beat ‘Em Up, 2D Retro Soul: Fast, responsive arcade combat with gore-splashed flair.
• Rogue-Lite Chaos: Randomized runs, trash-talking duels and weapons that get muy personal.
• Way of the Donkey: A swagger-soaked skill tree that turns good fundamentals into ridiculous power.
• Mexican Jutsus: Signature abilities that supercharge crowd control and look impossibly cool.

AVAILABILITY

Mexican Ninja launches on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on August 20. Wishlist and follow the game now to stay up to date on all things Nuevo Tokyo.

About Madbricks

Based in Bogotá, Colombia, Madbricks specializes in co-development and full development across multiple genres and platforms. Over the past twelve years it has grown to a team of 50 people and has successfully shipped games on every major platform, from mobile to PC and console, with a track record of creating games for Voodoo, Jam City and Maximum Games.

About Amber

Amber is a global game development company led by industry veterans, with teams across four continents, offering a full range of turn-key product development services including concept-to-delivery game production, live operations, co-development and studio services. Established in 2013, the company employs over 850 staff worldwide and has earned the trust of major players such as Amazon, Netflix, Riot Games, Disney, Warner Media, King, Roblox and Rovio.

The Great Sink Escape Begins Today

Today, Goose Byte Games and Balor Games are bubbling with excitement to announce that Sponge Break, a chaotic 1-4 player co-op rafting adventure, is now available on PC (Steam) for $7.99 USD. Become a runaway sponge, brave a barely-floating raft, and survive physics-fueled chaos solo or with up to three friends!

Watch the Sponge Break Launch Trailer below.

Sponge Break brings its unique brand of chaotic co-op adventure to players everywhere, embracing the unpredictable nature of physics-based multiplayer games. Following extensive playtesting with over 500,000 minutes played, more than 26 million views across streaming and social media, and plenty of slapstick mishaps along the way, the game has already inspired a growing collection of hilarious player moments all born from the thrill of trying to stay afloat when everything goes wrong. The teams at Goose Byte Games and Balor Games look forward to seeing players create their own spectacular failures and memorable escapes as Sponge Break officially launches today. 

In Sponge Break, players and up to three friends take on the role of sponges who’ve escaped the confines of the kitchen sink. Armed with nothing more than a trusty plunger-hook, a bit of wishful thinking, and proximity chat, the goal of the game is simple: navigate a very fragile raft down the world’s most dangerous rapids. (Oh, and don’t get wet. That’s important, too.) Each sponge team must work together to keep their makeshift barge afloat while using physics and various consumable items to solve challenging puzzles, dodge environmental hazards, and avoid getting attacked by all sorts of wildlife. Simple, right?

Key Features:

• 1 to 4 sponges, drop-in, co-op gameplay. So that friend who’s “5 minutes away” can show up 40 minutes later and immediately make it worse. Playable solo too, no judgment.
• Proximity voice chat. Sponges lip-sync to your voice chat. Will you sing a shanty, scream a warning, or just listen to your crew fall apart in real time?
• Real physics, real consequences. Navigate down the world’s most dangerous rapids. Steer wrong, flip it and lose all your stuff, take a hit, and the thing comes apart under you. Every run has at least one moment nobody planned and everybody remembers.
• Actual teamwork tools. A plunger that functions as a grappling hook, throw anything that isn’t bolted down, and a shared raft stash for the loot you’ll definitely lose.
• 100+ unlockable cosmetic options. Customize your sponge’s eyes, eyebrows, mouths, hats, your inflatable buoys, even your plunger. Plus emotes, for celebrating a clean run or pointing very clearly at whoever sank it… It was Doug. It’s always Doug.
• Level based gameplay, across multiple biomes. The full journey will take you through sewers, rivers, abandoned facilities, and more! Hang out at safehouses between levels to patch up, revive, restock, and have a quick argument before setting sail again.

Sponge Break is available now on Steam for $7.99 USD.