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Award-Winning Space Adventure EVERSPACE 2 Final Update Brings Steam Deck Verification and Console Optimization

In addition to Steam Deck verification, a final technical update for EVERSPACE 2 brings optimizations and bug fixes across PC and console platforms.

Hamburg, Germany – September 1, 2026 — In the wake of a recent Nintendo Switch 2 release, ROCKFISH Games caps off the eight year EVERSPACE 2 project by releasing a technical update across PC, XBOX, and PlayStation platforms. In addition to Steam Deck Verification, this free final update brings optimizations, community-requested bug fixes, and minor features to all versions of EVERSPACE 2. A special Steam sale is live with discounts across the franchise to celebrate the update’s release.

“This technical update caps off an eight year journey with EVERSPACE 2. Our vision for an open world spaceship action RPG began alongside the founding of our studio more than a decade ago and was realized in this ambitious project,” said ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade. “This has been a wild ride and we appreciate all the space fans who have come along for this journey. Thank you to every EVERSPACE 2 player out there who has enjoyed our game, left a review, shared the demo, and encouraged us to keep going.”

Today’s update includes optimizations, bug-fixes, and quality-of-life features developed during the Switch 2 port that benefit all platforms. Performance on Xbox Series S in particular has been improved. New handheld-specific UI updates improve readability on Steam Deck stepping the game towards Steam Deck Verified status. 

“The team here at ROCKFISH is turning their attention back to the future. Barring potential hotfixes and a few console-specific changes, this will be the final update for EVERSPACE 2,” said Schade. “We’re not done telling stories in the EVERSPACE universe or creating awesome action-packed space adventures. While it will be some time before we can reveal anything about our new game, I can’t wait to show our community of space game fans the incredibly exciting things we’ve been working on.” 

EVERSPACE 2 is fully voiced in English and German and currently localized in thirteen languages, including English, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish. 

The ROCKFISH Games team is a recent recipient of an eight million euro grant from the German Government to develop a new title within the EVERSPACE franchise. The final EVERSPACE 2 expansion, EVERSPACE 2: Wrath of the Ancients, won Best Audio at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis.

Follow EVERSPACE 2 on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, X, and YouTube for news on series titles and future development. Join the community Discord for the latest development news. Every second Friday, the ROCKFISH Games team shows off content from their latest EVERSPACE 2 dev build on the ROCKFISH Games Twitch and YouTube channel from 8 pm to 10 pm CEST / 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST / 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST. Viewers are encouraged to bring their EVERSPACE questions to ask the dev team.

About ROCKFISH Games GmbH

ROCKFISH Games is a Hamburg-based independent game studio specializing in cutting-edge space action RPGs for PC and consoles. Industry veterans Michael Schade and Christian Lohr founded ROCKFISH Games to create a new breed of adrenaline-filled adventures for space action and exploration fans through their acclaimed EVERSPACE IP. After spending over two decades as joint entrepreneurs in the 3D graphics and mobile gaming space, Schade and Lohr built ROCKFISH Games from the ground up alongside their former team of veteran talents to the current studio of 30 game developers and community experts from across the industry over the past ten years.

Biggest football esports season to date to reach its climax at FIFAe Finals 2026 in Jeddah this October

  • FIFAe Finals 2026 set to take place from 16 to 25 October in Jeddah
  • Newly created Champions Weekend to enhance most important matches of the year
  • Over 120 nations entered road to showpiece leading up to five FIFAe Continental Championships in Malaysia, Brazil, Morocco, Mexico and Portugal

The FIFAe Finals is heading to Jeddah for the first time, with this year’s edition set to bring together some of the standout names in the football esports world after a record-breaking qualification journey involving more than 120 nations.

Taking place at the Abadi Al Johar Arena from 16 to 25 October, the event is set to be a landmark in Jeddah’s esports history as a spectacular celebration of football esports, gaming and entertainment spanning two weeks.

Across the console and mobile versions of eFootball™, and Rocket League, participants will vie for the iconic FIFAe World Cup™ Trophy, the greatest symbol of national pride in football esports. This will provide a fitting finale following one of the largest nation-based esports competition series in history, including five in-person FIFAe Continental Championships – the last of which is currently under way – ultimately serving to determine the nations that will represent each region at the showpiece in Jeddah. Further information about these events is available here.

The FIFAe Finals 2026 will be contested by each 12 national teams in the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ console and mobile and by 16 in the Rocket League competition. The eFootball™ action will kick off the proceedings from 16 to 18 October, with Rocket League entering the stage from 20 to 21 October, before the Champions Weekend brings the tournaments to their conclusion from 23 to 25 October. The world-class infrastructure and foundations established by the Saudi Esports Federation over the last few years will now serve as a platform for the event to build on.

Making its debut this year, the Champions Weekend will redefine the closing chapter of the FIFAe Finals. From 23 to 25 October, the year’s most decisive matches will step into a spotlight of their own in a setting designed to bring fans closer to the moment that the entire year has been leading up to. This is where the journeys of over 120 nations will culminate and where fans will gather to witness history being made as three world champions are crowned in Jeddah.

Further details on event programming and ticketing will be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to FIFA.GG and other official FIFAe channels for updates.

The draws for the competitions will take place after the conclusion of the FIFAe Continental Championships.

KOEI TECMO OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: COMPLETE EDITION REMASTERED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH 2!

Prepare to dive into the intense Musou action.

Hertfordshire, 1st September 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force invite players to prepare for thrilling Musou action with the opening of Nintendo Switch™ 2 pre-orders on the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store for DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered, scheduled to release on 1st October 2026.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered, which will combine all content from the original DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 game as well as its expansion, DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Xtreme Legends, will enable fans to experience the revival of this iconic title with refined graphics and controls, as well as new features and scenarios. Fans will battle alongside familiar faces, as over 40 officers from the original roster make their return. Key features of the original game can be experienced, such as True Musou Attacks and two-player co-op, alongside brand-new features. Challenging new scenarios featuring numerous officers will also be added to allow fans to engage in an enhanced tactical experience unique to DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered.

Fans can now pre-order the digital standard edition on Nintendo Switch™ 2 from the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store. In addition to the standard edition, players can also pre-order DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered Digital Deluxe Edition which includes the base game, as well as premium bonus content: 42 weapons*, Six Secret Teachings, Wind Scroll and Tiger Amulet, Officer Concept Art Collection, and a set of 42 retro costumes based on the original title.

Everyone who pre-orders the game before 30th September 2026 will receive the “Retro-Style Red Hare Saddle” pre-order bonus item**.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered, now available to pre-order on Nintendo Switch™ 2, as well as PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC Windows via Steam®, is currently in development and scheduled to release 1st October 2026.

* These weapons can also be used for fusion. ** Please be aware that the bonuses may become available for purchase or for free as add-on content for this title at a later date.

ABOUT DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 AND DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 Xtreme Legends

DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered is a remaster of one of the most beloved titles in the DYNASTY WARRIORS series. The title will include all content from the original DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 game as well as the DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Xtreme Legends expansion in a striking modern revival, allowing fans to relive the intense action of the titles that laid the foundation for the entire series. Featuring 1 vs. 1,000 combat on vast battlefields, DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 was the first game in the franchise to incorporate mechanics that would become an integral part of the series such as True Musou Attacks, two-player simultaneous play, and the officer development system. The DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Xtreme Legends expansion allowed players to experience new scenarios for a selection of officers including Lu Bu, Meng Huo and Yuan Shao. The game also included bodyguard customisation, new weapons, and four new challenge modes to enhance player experience.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO is best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ WARRIORS series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment series DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), KOEI TECMO has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars keeps the mission alive this autumn

Pre-orders coming soon, wishlist now!

Discover an untold chapter of the Hail Mary mission! Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars, a mixed reality experience expanding Andy Weir’s bestselling sci-fi universe into immersive interactive entertainment, is coming autumn 2026 on mixed reality and VR platforms.

This news is also accompanied by a brand new trailer, ahead of pre-orders on PICO and Meta Quest 3/3S coming very soon.

Step into the role of Ryland Grace in an original chapter of the Hail Mary mission, experiencing humanity’s last hope firsthand as deep space grows increasingly uncertain around them. As this mixed-reality experience blends your own physical environment with the Hail Mary itself, you’ll diagnose problems, improvise solutions and push the limits of science and engineering to keep the mission alive.

“Playing Rocky again for the game has been really special. Fans will be able to step inside the world of Project Hail Mary, interact with Rocky using the same character model from the film, and experience a completely new part of his journey with Grace. It is as close as you can get to the cinematic experience, but this time you are inside it.”  

Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars globally launches this autumn on PICO, Android XR and Meta Quest 3/3S. Wishlist today and you can sign up for a review code now, so please get in touch if you’re interested!

About the game

Ryland Grace and his friend and crewmate Rocky must work together in the face of disaster to keep the Hail Mary intact and bring their world-saving cargo to Eridani — Rocky’s home planet, and Grace’s new home.

Step into the role of Ryland Grace in an untold chapter of the Hail Mary mission, experiencing humanity’s last hope firsthand as deep space grows increasingly uncertain around them. As this mixed-reality experience blends your own physical environment with the Hail Mary itself, you’ll diagnose problems, improvise solutions and push the limits of science and engineering to keep the mission alive.

Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars is an interactive mixed-reality adventure about trust, communication and the first true friendship between species, revealing an intimate new perspective within the cinematic world shaped by filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, based on Andy Weir’s bestselling sci-fi novel.

Features:

  • Work alongside Rocky to keep the mission alive
  • Experience a new, untold chapter of the Hail Mary’s story, created specifically for mixed reality
  • Diagnose failing systems, and improvise scientific solutions
  • Manage your ship and its precious cargo as you travel through the stars
  • Experience humanity’s last hope firsthand

About Maze Theory

Maze Theory is an award-winning London-based immersive entertainment studio, dedicated to redefining storytelling since its inception in 2018. Previously known for releasing Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, Infinite Inside, Dr. Who: The Edge of Time and Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, its upcoming title Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars will launch in autumn 2026.

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Here We Mow Again…! Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Launches September 23 on PC, PS5 & XBOX Series X|S

Play the game at PAX West this weekend and recreate the cover art with an exclusive photo opportunity

Liverpool, UK – September 1, 2026 – Head to the USA to grow your own business in Lawn Mowing Simulator 2, the sequel to the original fan-favourite mowing sim played by over 3 million players, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S on September 23rd.

Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 – Release Date Reveal Trailer:

Begin a whole new career in the world of lawncare, using a range of licensed, real-world equipment to go with the mow in a relaxing and rewarding business sim. Take on assignments across the USA, from suburban lawn mowing tasks to commercial groundskeeping jobs, and run your business from the new fully-explorable HQ, where players can set up contracts, hire employees, and maintain and expand their fleet of equipment.

Discover cutting-edge new grass technology, rebuilt from the ground-up for Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 to include millions of blades of grass at each location. Featuring a more natural, lifelike appearance, variations in grass height and tuftiness make mowing even more intuitive, giving a clearer indication of lawn thickness and how to approach each section in cut height and speed.

Experience unbe-leaf-able new leaf blower gameplay with the all-new leaf clearance contracts. Blow around thousands of leaves at once, collecting and capturing them all to leave each location spotless. 

Keep mowing fresh with changes to the game world when revisiting locations. One visit to a suburban house may see a new flower bed appear, while the addition of a flagpole or outdoor pool may bring additional challenges during the next; not every visit to the same location is identical each time.

Attendees at PAX West this weekend can get an early hands-on with the game at the Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 booth (2218), and recreate themselves as the star of the game’s cover art with an exclusive ‘ride-on’ photo opportunity.

Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 will be available on September 23rd. Add the game to your wishlist on Steam, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S today, and download the demo on Steam.

About Skyhook Games:
Skyhook Games is an independent game development and outsourcing studio focused on creating high-quality, engaging gaming experiences. www.skyhookgames.com

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE IN CHAINED TOGETHER 2V2 RACE MODE

The Depths of Hell – 1st September 2026: Don’t walk, run towards the light! Developer Lab42 Games and award-winning publisher Secret Mode are today adding a new, much requested 2v2 Race mode to the co-op ragebait platforming megahit Chained Together in the game’s first (and certainly not final) free update from the new development team.

In the new mode that players have been asking for since day one, Chained Together’s 2v2 Race mode adds a competitive element for two teams of two. Teams will have just 30 minutes to see how far they can climb, jump, swim, and indeed drive up the tower of rage-inducing terrors. Who will be redeemed and who will be cast back into the fiery pits below?

As an added bonus, players can now kit out their damned souls in two new freely available outfits. Add some orange accents with the American Inmate Jumpsuit or swap your ragged t-shirt for actual rags with the Medieval Prisoner – who said you couldn’t be stylish while escaping Hell?

The new content has been developed by Lab42 Games, a Leamington Spa-based developer who have worked closely with Secret Mode on previous games, including porting work on A Little to the Left, content updates for Wobbledogs, and the original narrative puzzle game A Storied Life: Tabitha. Lab42 Games will continue to develop new content for Chained Together throughout 2026, including new maps to climb with your friends. Keep your eyes peeled for further info in the coming months.

Chained Together was an instant hit when it first launched in June 2024 and has sold over 10 million copies since launching. It has secured wins at the Golden Joystick Awards and The Streamer Awards and now sits at a 90% Very Positive rating on Steam from over 50,000 reviews.

About Chained Together

From the depths of hell, climb chained to your friends through diverse worlds. Solo or co-op, try to reach the summit and discover what awaits you there…

Chained Together is available now on PC via Steam.

About Secret Mode
Secret Mode is an independent publisher and the winner of the MCV/Develop Indie Publisher of the Year 2025 award, Ukie Best UK Publisher 2024 award, and the Debug Indie Game Best Influencer Marketing 2025 award. In March 2025 Emona Capital LLP, a financial investor with deep expertise in the gaming industry, partnered with CEO Ed Blincoe and CPO James Schall in the successful buyout of Secret Mode. Published titles include triple-BAFTA-winner Still Wakes the Deep, A Little to the Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and Escape the Backrooms.

PlayStation State of Play & State of Play Japan return on Thursday, 3 September, 2026

Two broadcasts, back-to-back, featuring updates from studios around the world and deeper dives on upcoming games from creators in Japan and Asia.

PlayStation Australia is excited to share that State of Play will return this Thursday, 3 September, with two broadcasts airing back-to-back. State of Play is PlayStation’s video program, showcasing all the latest updates, announcements and new trailers from the world of PlayStation in a livestream format. 

First, tune in for a new State of Play featuring updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and our third-party partners, concluding with an extended look at the vast world of Final Fantasy VII Revelation from our friends at Square Enix.

Immediately following, stay tuned for a new episode of State of Play Japan, once again hosted by Yuki Kaji. State of Play Japan will offer deep dives into upcoming games from game studios in Japan and Asia, including new gameplay, announcements, and more.

Watch both broadcasts live on Thursday, 3 September starting at 11PM AEST on YouTube and Twitch. State of Play will air in English, with Japanese subtitles also available. State of Play Japan will air in Japanese, with English subtitles available. See you there.

Head to the PlayStation Blog to learn more.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

SCREAMER RECEIVES NEW UPDATE FEATURING QUALITY-OF-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS BASED ON PLAYER FEEDBACK

Sydney, Australia, September 1, 2026 – Milestone have announced an update for Screamer, its arcade racing game that blends innovative gameplay with a deep story set in a dystopian, anime-infused world. Following last March’s worldwide launch, the Patch adds quality-of-life improvements and major bug fixes based on player feedback, providing further post-launch support.

The updates give players greater freedom from the very beginning, with Screamer now starting from the Main Menu rather than automatically launching into the Tournament story mode. This way, everyone can shape their own journey and decide how to approach the game, including practicing and exploring its gameplay systems before diving into the story. Players can also access the in-game tutorials directly from the pause menu in any game mode, making it easy to learn or revisit key gameplay mechanics whenever needed.

Character balancing has also been addressed, with adjustments to several characters currently underperforming in races. This way, players will experience fairer races while enjoying more opportunities to experiment with different characters and playstyles.

To preserve the integrity of Screamer’s competitive experience, the team is also continuing to take action against illegitimate leaderboard times obtained through cheats or other unfair methods. Following internal investigations, several times have been removed, and a warning has been sent to offenders.

The full patch notes are available below:

General

  • When launching the game for the first time, players will now be brought to the Main Menu instead of starting The Tournament. This change has also been applied to the demo version of the game.

The Tournament

  • During races, players can now see their set customisation for each car.

Characters

  • Aisha:
    • Ability now recharges after 45 seconds, granting her multiple free shields throughout a race.
    • Reduced the threshold to activate SGU from 268 km/h to 282.5km/h.
  • Frederick:
    • Increased passive sync generation rate.
    • Increased active shift generation rate.
  • Fermi:
    • Increased maximum entropy by one.
  • Akane:
    • Fixed an issue where Akane could activate Strike and the Boost gained from her Skill at the same time.

Steering Wheels

  • Fixed an issue on some peripherals where force feedback wasn’t working properly and couldn’t be tweaked from the options menu.

Score Challenge

  • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to gain very high scores using the Pause button.

Console only

  • Several optimisations have been made to improve responsiveness during gameplay on all consoles. Please note that these changes do not affect the PC version.

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About Milestone   

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers and publishers in the world. The +300 people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IP, RIDE. For more information, please visit https://milestone.it/

Life-or-Death Game Show “BUZZ or DIE” to be Published by Kodansha Creators’ Lab on PC this Year

Compete for viewers’ votes in prime-time to avoid hard time and death row in a new game show

TOKYO — 1 September, 2026 — BUZZ or DIE, the violent sci-fi visual novel developed by Bon, ruins reputations on PC via Steam in 2026. The gruesome game show will come to life, to end inmates’ lives, through a collaboration with Japanese publisher Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab.

A handful of “lucky” prisoners get to gamble double-or-nothing with their lives in a new game show: BUZZ or DIE! Two opponents comb through their rival’s past to create the most damning video possible, with a catchy thumbnail, then screen it for the entire country. Go viral and walk out with a squeaky-clean record. Flop, and earn a grisly streamed execution. Your post is trending, or you are meeting your ending!

Dig through the opponent’s entire history in search of scandalous skeletons in their closet: read through their past conversations, and scan their memories for disgraceful deeds, treacherous thoughts, and appalling actions.

Package their horrid histories with the perfect words and images to create a killer thumbnail in the most salacious manner possible, then roll the video for the audience. Whoever pulls in the most likes earns their freedom and one wish. The loser is put to death, with their android likeness condemned to eternal labor. It’s a dig at their dignity… but it’s not like they’ll be around to see it.

Among the peculiar cast with sordid pasts handpicked for stardom (or expedited execution): a former comedian turned bomber, a genius hacker, a revolutionary, and a chef with an appetite for people. It’s a popularity contest like no other, with no consolation prizes! 

“At first glance, Buzz or Die seems a bit extreme. It has an outrageous premise, and complicated characters,” says Bon, solo developer, “It’s a hard-hitting, memorable gameplay experience, and there’s a ton of depth to be discovered that I do not want to spoil.”

BUZZ or DIE arrives on PC via Steam in 2026 with language options in English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. For more information, follow developer Bon on X / Twitter.

About Bon

Bon is an independent game developer based in Japan, known for vividly drawn characters set against dark, thought-provoking worlds. Their previous works include EgoMixer and Twelve Angry Boyfriends.

About Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab

Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company’s goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.

Frostrail, Brutal Survival Co-op FPS, Launches Closed Beta Today

BORDEAUX, France – Aug. 31, 2026 – The much-anticipated closed beta for Frostrail, the brutal co-op survival FPS from Barotrauma developer FakeFish and publisher Shiro Unlimited, launches today on Steam as part of Steam’s PvE Survival Crafting Fest. To join the playtest for the top 100 wishlisted game, sign up on the Frostrail Steam page.

Brave the bitter cold of a post-apocalyptic, unending blizzard, traversing by way of locomotive. Climb aboard a train alone or in a team of up to four and set out across the wasteland. Stop to scavenge ruins, secure vital resources as well as other much-needed supplies, and survive day-by-day.

Explore the remnants of villages, rundown mining camps, and deadly underground vaults to gather food, materials, and powerful weapons before racing back to the train before the cold claims you. Remain ever-vigilant: the blizzard’s bite isn’t the only threat to manage. Ravenous creatures called Revenants stalk the wasteland, attacking unsuspecting adventurers. Repel their violent hunger with an arsenal of melee and ranged weaponry in intense FPS showdowns.

Engage with deep crafting systems aboard the locomotive, turning scavenged materials into upgraded arms, armor, and upgrades to the train itself. Create research stations, medical bays, and even new cars to turn the train into a mobile fortress while progressing deeper into the wasteland

“Throughout development, community feedback has been central to making Frostrail the best game it can be,” said Ez Jämsen, Lead Designer at FakeFish. “With the launch of today’s Closed Beta, we’re eagerly awaiting the next batch of survivors and excited to hear their feedback as we prepare for our Early Access launch later this year.”

Frostrail will launch on Steam Early Access for Windows PC in Q4 2026 with English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, and Simplified Chinese language support.

For more information, please visit FakeFish’s official website, and follow the game on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Discord. Head to Shiro Unlimited’s official website, and follow the team on X/Twitter and Facebook.

About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Unlimited is the publishing label of Shiro Games, built on over 12 years of experience developing and publishing successful indie titles. Shiro Unlimited curates and supports projects aligned with the studio’s creative vision, while empowering developers to focus on what matters most: making the best games possible.

For more information on Shiro Unlimited, please visit the official website.

About FakeFish

FakeFish, based in Turku, Finland, was established in 2014 by 5 university friends and has since grown to an independent studio of 30 people. Their first game, the critically acclaimed Barotrauma, has sold more than 3MM units since its initial launch in 2019 and helped shape the studio’s philosophy of delivering memorable experiences and creating a transparent and open community for both developers and players alike.

For more information on Fake Fish, please visit the official website.