Kylian Mbappé makes his franchise return to EA SPORTS FC™ as cover star forEA SPORTS FC™ 27
Today, Electronic Arts have announced global superstar Kylian Mbappé as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Edition. The French phenom returns to the franchise cover for the first time in four years to make his debut as an EA SPORTS FC™ cover star. Mbappé will also be featured as the new cover athlete for EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile.
“To be featured on the cover of an EA SPORTS FC title for the first time is a very special moment for me,” said Kylian Mbappé. “It’s an honor to continue my long-term relationship with the franchise in its latest chapter, alongside the players who have shaped its history. I can’t wait for everyone to experience FC 27.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kylian back to the franchise as the cover star of EA SPORTS FC 27,” said Jeff Sharma, Vice President, Franchise Strategy and Marketing at EA SPORTS FC. “Kylian’s achievements for both club and country have established him as one of the defining players of his generation. He embodies the ambition, creativity and global appeal that defines EA SPORTS FC today, and we’re proud to continue our partnership with him as he returns to lead EA SPORTS FC 27.”
Since his move to Real Madrid in 2024, Mbappé has excelled, delivering at football’s highest level. He has finished as LALIGA EA SPORTS’ top scorer in each of his two seasons in Spain, and claimed the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot after scoring 15 goals in the competition.
He has sustained that momentum at the international level with a series of standout performances for his country over the summer, further cementing his place among the world’s elite and earning his place on the cover of EA SPORTS FC 27.
This cover star reveal of Kylian Mbappé kicks off a week of announcements for EA SPORTS FC 27, including the gameplay trailer reveal on YouTube which will go live at 02:00 AEST (Friday July 24) / 09:00 PDT / 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST on Thursday, July 23.
Fans can stay tuned for more EA SPORTS FC 27 news in the coming days across our global social channels.
Build a totalitarian colony and capture hostile aliens in epic, full-scale battles
LOS ANGELES – 21 July 2026 –Pax Autocratica, the satirical totalitarian colony sim with FPS roguelite battles from developer Multiverse, marches onto PC via Steam Early Access on Monday, 10 August 2026 for $29.99 with a 17% launch discount.
Praise the State! Serve the Father! Obey the rules! Or face the consequences…
THE GREATEST REGIME in the universe calls upon YOU to restore rightful order across the Tyris System. Engage in epic-scale FPS warfare alongside a battalion of devoted troops, engineer unstoppable combat loadouts with four swappable skills for custom playstyles, and scout for Core Fragments that grant both you and your soldiers a unique set of powerful abilities on each expedition.
BUILD A TOTALITARIAN UNITED COLONY AND RULE WITH AN IRON FIST THE SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE! Raze behemoth structures and keep the population pleased through a combination of necessary sustenance and peace-keeping policies. Introduce benevolent laws to win over the masses and prevent unrest from escalating into rebellion.
These ignorant citizens don’t know what’s good for them… guide them through daily life and across enemy frontlines, properly shaping their future so they may better serve the State.
Capture prisoners of war and INDOCTRINATEpersuade them to join the righteous cause. Exile stubborn soldiers who refuse the regime’s blessed wisdom, execute enemies of the State on the spot, recycle them into valuable resources, or sacrifice their lives to rank up loyal soldiers.
“Our team has put an abundance of time and love into developing and refining Pax Autocratica, and it has evolved into something we could never have anticipated,” said Freeman Fan, Founder and CEO, Multiverse. “The Early Access launch is only the start, and we’re looking forward to delivering a fun, balanced, and thought-provoking experience to powerful rulers worldwide on 10 August.”
Pax Autocratica will be available on Monday, 10 August 2026, for $29.99 with a 17% launch discount for two weeks on PC via Steam Early Access, including language support for English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
About Multiverse, Inc.
Multiverse is an award-winning independent game studio based in Los Angeles, California. The studio’s debut title was Reveries: Dream Flight, which sold 300,000+ units and was used to help hospitalized children through their treatments. Multiverse seeks to make a positive impact on its players and society through fun, unique and provocative gameplay and themes.
Run your own shop, talk to customers, repair nostalgic devices, and immerse yourself in mid-2000s Tokyo
SEATTLE – July 23, 2026 – Indie game publisher tinyBuild and developer Mandragora are excited to announce that ReStory, the chill electronics repair simulator based in Y2K-era Japan with over 600,000 wishlists, will launch on August 6 for PC via Steam. Check out the new release date trailer to see what the bustling streets of mid-2000s Tokyo have in store for your quaint gadget repair shop.
From the developers of I Am Future, ReStory is a relaxing, narrative-driven shop management sim that’s all about caring for and preserving classic gear and tech. When you’re not managing your finances, getting to know your clientele, or surfing the web for spare parts, use your trusty toolset to take apart, clean and fix handhelds, phones, cameras, music players, home appliances and other nostalgic devices inspired by iconic game consoles, including officially licensed Atari systems.
Your interactions with each customer can change their lives forever. Whether you help a lovestruck student confess to his crush or uncover hidden secrets on a former gangster’s phone, your choices impact each customer’s branching storyline.
Key Features
A wide range of nostalgic electronic devices to repair
In-depth device cleaning and restoration system with multiple tools for device repairs
Y2K-era web browser to hunt for spare parts
A variety of in-person and online orders to fulfill with unique customers and dialogues
Replayable branching storyline with choices that will impact the ending
A distinct, chill vibe of urban life in Japan
Itching to open up shop? Play ReStory’s demo, featured in Steam Next Fest’s 50 Most-Played Demos, before it leaves on August 6 and wishlist today! Stay up to date with the latest game news by following along on Twitter and TikTok.
About Mandragora
Mandragora is a small but passionate indie studio with a remote-first team distributed all across the world. The team has been exploring and experimenting with different genres, gameplay mechanics and creative ideas since 2014 – with a goal to create engaging and meaningful games. Previous titles from Mandragora include I Am Future and Skyhill.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, The King is Watching and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
Debut action-RPG from Rustic Panda Games now available
Phoenix, Arizona – July 21st – Indie developer Rustic Panda Games and publisher Level Up Gaming are excited to announce that Colossus – Eternal Blight is now available in Early Access on Steam. The game is priced at $12.79, featuring a 20% launch discount for the first 14 days (regular price $15.99)
Inspired by classic JRPGs like Chrono Trigger and the action-RPG Hyper Light Drifter, Colossus – Eternal Blight follows Lucian, a brother determined to save someone he loves as the world descends into nightmare and the blight spreads across the land of Eireos.
Key Features:
A story about brotherhood, sacrifice, and letting go
Fast-paced action combat with parries, counters, skills, and more
Three planned classes to choose from, each offering different builds and skill trees
Four distinct regions featuring classic Zelda-inspired puzzles and regional dungeons
Purification quests: save NPCs (non-player characters) from their Blights before they’re lost forever
Hand-crafted pixel art aesthetic
Side quests and minigames
About Rustic Panda Games
Rustic Panda Games is a six-person indie development studio headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with team members spanning the US, UK, France, Malaysia, and Colombia. Founded by Nick Camacho and co-owned by Adeel Jafree, the studio is dedicated to crafting deep, unforgettable RPG experiences that blend the nostalgia of classic beloved titles with a modern twist. Colossus – Eternal Blight marks the studio’s debut title, born from Nick Camacho’s passion for action RPGs and JRPGs, particularly his love for Hyper Light Drifter. The game represents the studio’s vision to fuse these two genres into a single experience that honors the golden era of gaming.
For dedicated fans of the award-winning action-adventure series, this new Collector Box features a stunning figurine, SteelBook, replica ring and exclusive art prints!
PARIS – July 21, 2026 –Focus Entertainment, Asobo Studio and their partner Neamedia Icons have unveiled the exclusive Collector Box for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, the prequel to the beloved A Plague Tale series. Fans of the saga across the U.S. can pre-order it now via the IGN Store for delivery later in 2026.
In Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, players step into the shoes of Sophia, a young plunderer searching for her origins and answers about her past on the mysterious island of the Minotaur. In this enigmatic place, players will get the chance to play as Theseus, a mysterious Minoan warrior fighting the evil plaguing the land – an evil to which they both seem deeply connected. The exclusive Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Collector Box beautifully showcases the unique bond between Sophia and Theseus, both bound by an ancient curse.
Available to pre-order now for $169.00, the Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Collector Box includes:
An exclusive Sophia and Theseus figurine, individually numbered (23 cm)
A premium SteelBook
3 exclusive art prints (A5 format, 14.8 × 21 cm)
A special replica metal ring
Note: The Collector Box does not include the game.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launches on August 27 and is now available for pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere compatible.
Polylithic, the prehistoric tribe-builder where you can yell at mammoths, wear ridiculous outfits, and cook genuinely awful food, launches 1.0 with its biggest update yet
CZECH REPUBLIC, July 21, 2026 — The Stone Age survival game where you lead a tribe from cavemen to slightly more organized cavemen is leaving Early Access on August 25, 2026, with its most substantial update yet, one that adds companion animals, enemy tribes, BBC documentary-style cutscenes, and enough prehistoric chaos to make history regret letting humans survive.
Set in a vibrant, low-poly world where humans are far from the apex of the food chain, Polylithic casts players as tribe leaders navigating the Stone Age from Paleolithic hunter-gatherer to Neolithic settler, with online co-op for up to 10 players and an infinitely generated Sandbox Mode for those who prefer to skip the instructions and cause problems.
Since launching into Early Access in November 2023, Polylithic has shipped more than 50 updates shaped by direct player feedback, expanding from a solo hunter-gatherer experience into a full tribe-management survival game with online co-op for up to 10 players, a procedurally generated Sandbox Mode, new biomes and a continuously deepening tech tree. In early 2026, Novák announced a deliberate creative pivot — leaning into humor, visual personality and a new cutscene style inspired by BBC nature documentaries and the deadpan narration of David Attenborough, a shift that now defines the 1.0 experience.
Polylithic 1.0 is a significant expansion of everything the Early Access build established. Players can now customize their character (it’s the Stone Age, somehow), manage a new hunger and body system, adopt a best friend as a dog or hyena companion, emote around the campfire, yell at wildlife, contend with enemy tribes and attempt the new cooking minigame, which generates recipes at random, with predictably chaotic results. The update also brings new story moments, smarter AI, new items, weapons and mushrooms, a major optimization pass and so much more.
“Polylithic 1.0 is not the game I originally set out to make, and I mean that in the best way. Early Access changed it. The community changed it. At some point I realized the game I actually wanted to make was, more chaotic and a lot more willing to make you smile while a pack of hyenas chases you through a bog. That’s what 1.0 is. We built something I’m genuinely proud of, and I can’t wait for people to ruin prehistory with it.” — Pavel Novák, Producer and Art Director, polyperfect
Polylithic launches out of Early Access on August 25, 2026, on Steam, priced at $14.99 with a 35% launch discount. The game supports English, Czech, French, German, and Russian, and has added Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese support for its 1.0.
ABOUT POLYPERFECT
Polyperfect is an award-winning independent game studio based in Zlín, Czech Republic. Founded by producer and art director Pavel Novák, the studio gained recognition for its widely used low-poly asset packs and Unity tools before moving into original game development. Today, the team creates visually distinctive games with engaging stories while supporting game education through its partnership with a local university.
ABOUT INDIE.IO
indie.io is home to over 100 of the world’s best independent video games and developers. Our platform was built to provide independent developers with the resources, services, and management tools needed for success. Through collaboration and passion, we strive to cultivate a diverse and vibrant gaming landscape that resonates with players and creators alike!
Charming. Colorful. Memorable. The tranquil, beautiful world of Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature welcomes players to embark on a heartfelt adventure. Last fall, the anticipated PC release was received with very positive reviews. The game is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch this fall.
Discover the unlikely friendship between a stone Golem and a fox as their journeys intertwine on a quest to discover the secrets from a lost civilization. In this narrative-driven game, embark on a mission to restore nature and meet many forest critters along the way. This indie game is a labour of love, and it can be felt in every corner of this breathtaking world.
In Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature you will:
Experience a Moving Story
The game weaves a heartfelt story about love and loss, with quests and narrative moments that leave a lasting emotional impact.
Venture Through Ancient Ruins
Walk through the ruins of ancient structures as you explore the remnants left behind by a lost civilization.
Make Friends on Your Journey
Meet and aid enchanting woodland creatures and befriend a fox companion that will help you along your way.
Uncover the Path Ahead
Figure out how to overcome obstacles through a variety of narrative puzzles.
Dominik Gygax, co-founder of Dreamhunt says, “We hope you love the game as much as we loved creating it. It was a journey filled with love, emotions, but also sweat and tears. We have put our hearts and souls into this game.”
“You can see the attention to detail in every part of this game.” says Lead Producer Matthijs Kramer from Publisher Mindscape. “This story will touch people’s hearts all over the world.”
Get a fresh look at the myriad of uniquely interwoven puzzle designs launching later this year!
LOS GATOS, Calif. – July 21, 2026 – Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie titles for PC and consoles, and Thekla, Inc. are thrilled to announce that Order of the Sinking Star, the massive, highly anticipated puzzle adventure led by legendary, award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow (The Witness, Braid), will launch on PlayStation 5 later this year. The news was revealed in a PlayStation Blog post featuring a new trailer showcasing more of the interconnected puzzles that await deeper in Order of the Sinking Star.
Today’s trailer showcases Order of the Sinking Star’s true endgame, where characters and mechanics from different worlds collide into a complex and entirely new dimension of mind-bending gameplay. Journey to four unique worlds with their own stories and methods of solving puzzles. Once you travel far enough, you’ll encounter places where these worlds interact – combining into a variety of unique puzzle styles.
Order of the Sinking Star was recently one of the most-played demos in Steam Next Fest this past June. Players who want to try out the beginning of this puzzle-solving adventure early can play the Steam demo now — and any progress you make in the demo will carry over to the full game at launch this year!
Order of the Sinking Star will also launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam with Steam Deck support later this year. The game is available to wishlist now on all platforms. Stay tuned for more news on the game in the coming months, including the reveal of the release date!
ABOUT ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR
From legendary director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) comes Order of the Sinking Star, a massive narrative adventure featuring more than one thousand hand-crafted puzzles designed to put your intellect to the test. You are transported to a realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions, and vicious monsters. You’ll explore four distinct worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and stories, and then watch as they all collide.
As the worlds merge, and characters meet one another, puzzle systems intertwine, creating surprising new possibilities. Explore at your own pace, revisit worlds and return to challenges as you see fit. Discover unique playable characters, master evolving gameplay mechanics, and decipher the deep mysteries of a sprawling, interconnected game world. Blending exploration, storytelling, and ever-progressing mechanics, Order of the Sinking Star invites you into a mysterious, living puzzle unlike anything you’ve played.
Game Features
Master a Thousand Interwoven Challenges –Embark on an innovative puzzle adventure with dozens of game mechanics and hundreds of hours of unique gameplay. Each puzzle builds on the last, introducing new game mechanics that reward curiosity and persistence.
Choose Your Path, Roam at Your Pace – Explore four expansive, mysterious game worlds, each with its own characters, rules, dangers, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Come and go as you like; you are free to take on the puzzles you discover at your own pace.
Take the Helm of Some Unlikely Heroes – A queen, a thief, a warrior, a wizard, and a talking boat are just some of the heroes of this tale. Each character wields complimentary abilities and has captivating stories to tell.
Decipher an Epic Tale – As playable characters begin to meet and worlds collide, the mystery untangles. Through gameplay and notes you collect, you learn more about this enigmatic realm. Piece by piece and clue by clue, you’ll uncover the secrets of the Order of the Sinking Star.
Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games — including premium and live-service titles — across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Frosthaven and Have a Nice Death.
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.
ABOUT THEKLA, INC.
Thekla, Inc. is an independent video game studio led by Jonathan Blow, known for creating critically acclaimed titles like The Witness and Braid. Originally established in 2009, the studio is based in Denver, Colo., and focuses on making games with high artistic and technical quality. The studio is currently working on Order of the Sinking Star, the studio’s most ambitious and massive puzzle adventure yet, set to launch in 2026.
In this horror online co-op, every sound (and quack) matters
[July 21, 2026] — Waddle carefully… they can hear your every move. LINE Games is excited to announce that the first playtest for their upcoming horror co-op, QUIET, will launch on August 3rd! Search for ship parts, work together with your flock, and try not to ruffle too many feathers — after all, one mistake could send your entire flock flappin’.
You and your flock of alien ducks crash-landed on Earth, and you’re in dire need of parts to fix your alien spaceship. The good: you found a quaint house that has all the parts you need to repair your ship! The very bad: the homeowner is a monster who can hear every last sound you make, and alien ducks aren’t exactly known for keeping their bills out of trouble.
About QUIET:
YOUR SHIP WON’T FIX ITSELF – Search the house for ship components. Move carefully. Don’t grab more than you can carry. And for the love of the mothership — don’t knock anything over.
PLEASE SHUT UP – Movement creates noise. Talking creates noise. Panic definitely creates noise. All real-world sounds carry risk. Stay QUIET…the homeowner is listening.
DON’T GET CAUGHT – Survival requires teamwork, communication, and staying calm under pressure. Unfortunately, you are all alien ducks with terrible survival instincts. One mistake doesn’t just cost you — it costs everyone.
Round up your flock! The QUIET playtest officially starts on August 3rd, sign up now ahead of time to be notified when it launches! Wishlist today, and join the Discord to stay in the loop for more QUIET 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.
Players can now experience the first taste of wasteland barkeeping
Ankara, Türkiye – July 21st, 2026 – Independent publisher 312 Interactive and developer LootBAG Studios today released a brand-new playable demo for their upcoming first-person bar management simulation game On the Rocks. Available now on PC via Steam, the demo gives players the first opportunity to step behind the counter of the last bar worth visiting in a harsh apocalyptic wasteland.
The On the Rocks demo drops players into the year 2635, where endless war has left the world barren. After their travelling convoy is ambushed by raiders, Uncle John, an aging survivor, rescues them and offers shelter in his family’s derelict bar. In return, players must restore the bar by managing supplies, purchasing furniture, and transforming it into the wasteland’s last great hangout. With agile gunplay and melee combat, hunt mutated creatures and extract their volatile fluids to brew unique beers and other concoctions, discovering new recipes along the way. The demo features around 30 minutes of guided gameplay, followed by endless exploration, offering a first taste of the game’s blend of survival, exploration, crafting, and bar management.
“We’re thrilled to finally put the On the Rocks demo into players’ hands and see how they tackle life in the broken world,” said Aysu Ünal, co-founder at 312 Interactive. “The demo introduces the core gameplay loop that defines the game, and we’re excited to see players discover the balance between surviving the apocalyptic desert and running a bar worth coming back to. Their feedback will be invaluable as we continue developing the game.”
On the Rocks is a first-person crafting and bar management simulation game set in a sun-scorched wasteland where clean water has all but disappeared. Players must brave the dangers of the desert to gather resources, refine them using industrial machinery, expand and upgrade their bar, and build a reputation among the survivors who pass through its doors. Balancing exploration, survival, and business management is the key to keeping the wasteland’s last great hangout alive.
About 312 Interactive 312 Interactive is a Türkiye-based publisher that partners with independent developers to bring their work to a global audience. Through strategic marketing, real distribution muscle, and a partnership model built on trust. We don’t chase trends, we back talent.
About LootBag Studios LootBAG Studios delivers a raw and unfiltered approach to indie gaming from Northern Cyprus, where striking visual aesthetics meet precise technical craftsmanship. Bypassing safe industry trends to build digital worlds that prioritize genuine player connection and leave a permanent mark on the mind.
