CANADA — June 12, 2026 —LANESPLIT, the traffic-weaving motorcycle racing simulator created by solo developer FunkyMouse, burns rubber from a brand-new perspective on PC via Steam VR on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as revealed today in the UploadVR Showcase. Gear up for more bikes, and a surprise cast of real-world playable characters added to both the base game and the VR version.
Strap on a helmet, flip down the visor, and ride with reckless abandon from a whole new perspective. Go from fearless to feathering the gas to survive suddenly slippery conditions with the addition of Thunderstorms, worsening road conditions in an instant.
Manage traction with speed and handling on the fly with two new electric bikes and three new gas-powered bikes, totaling 20 hyper-fast motorcycles to choose from. Earn in-game currency after every run, then purchase both new rides and fresh outfits to break the law in style.
Lock in during life-or-death rides with a rising drum-and-bass soundtrack that intensifies alongside the speedometer. Hit the road solo or in multiplayer as a fully customizable speed demon, or ride as one of the newly added playable characters modeled after real-world motorcycle content creators like Brian636, CyborgAngel, and GhostRider.
“LANESPLIT captures the real-world thrills of motorcycle riding without the associated risk,” said Shakya Ranatunga, founder and solo developer at FunkyMouse. “With objects whizzing past peripheral vision in VR, we can truly be in the rider’s seat and experience the thrills that Brian636, CyborgAngel, and GhostRider share with their communities on a regular basis.”
LANESPLIT flies in the face of fatalities on PC via Steam in VR on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 for $17.99 with English language options alongside, playable characters, and additional line of rideable motorcycles as a free update.
FunkyMouse is a solo independent game developer founded by Shakya Ranatunga, a video game designer based in Canada. They dedicate themselves to providing a true sense of reality in their games by incorporating realistic visuals and audio into their creative projects, fleshing out fantastical worlds rooted in real life, such as their current project LANESPLIT featuring ultra-realistic motorcycle physics, handling, and sounds.
Updated demo introduces new content, gameplay improvements, and fresh challenges across the deadly Sands.
Every journey across the Sands comes at a cost. Supplies run low. Crew members die. Hope fades with every mile. During Steam Next Fest, players can experience that struggle firsthand in the Dunebound Tactics demo, a roguelite turn-based tactical RPG from Terahard Studios and publishing partner indie.io. Running from June 15-22, Steam Next Fest will feature an updated demo packed with community-driven improvements, previously unreleased content, and a deeper look at the harsh world awaiting those desperate enough to search for Haven.
Set in a world where a mysterious resource known as Elios has transformed life, death, and the balance of power itself, Dunebound Tactics follows a band of survivors fleeing the reach of a brutal empire. Legend speaks of Haven, a sanctuary hidden beyond the endless desert. Few are willing to seek it.
Players command a mobile caravan across the shifting Sands, managing scarce resources while navigating hostile encounters, difficult choices, and an ever-changing journey. Every expedition presents new opportunities and dangers as rival factions, deadly creatures, and environmental hazards stand between the survivors and their destination.
Combat blends turn-based tactical battles with highly interactive environments. Players can summon pillars to create cover, block enemy advances, reshape the battlefield, or trigger devastating chain reactions. Terrain itself becomes a weapon as explosive objects, environmental hazards, and strategic positioning create opportunities to overcome overwhelming odds.
Beyond the battlefield, survival requires difficult decisions. Elios powers the caravan’s journey across the desert, but supplies are limited. Crew members can be recruited, lost, or even sacrificed to continue the expedition. Every choice carries consequences, shaping both the journey and the fate of those who undertake it.
The Steam Next Fest demo represents the most complete public version of Dunebound Tactics yet, incorporating player feedback gathered from previous playtests while introducing new content not previously available. As development continues, players can help shape the future of the game while experiencing its unique blend of tactical combat, resource management, and high-stakes survival. Players can download the updated demo and begin their search for Haven during Steam Next Fest from June 15-22. To follow development updates and future announcements, wishlist Dunebound Tactics on Steam and follow Terahard Studios on social media.
Defy fate and battle time in this innovative hybrid dungeon-crawler action-RPG adventure!
PARIS – June 12, 2026 – Independent studios Rever Games and Radical Theory are thrilled to announce that Clockfallis now officially available on Steam Early Access for $9.99. Clockfall offers a unique blend of roguelite action, RPG elements, and village defense, where time is your most precious resource.
Clockfall’s unique mechanics deliver a fresh take on the roguelite genre. But keeping these diverse elements in harmony and perfectly balancing the game’s economy requires ongoing community feedback. This is exactly why the studios chose to launch in Early Access, allowing them to build and refine Clockfall alongside its players.
ABOUT CLOCKFALL
Your village has fallen, razed by the hordes of Destiny. But its downfall is only the beginning. A mystical clock now looms amidst the ruins, forcing you to relive the massacres from the past in a relentless loop. In these dreams, time is short and always runs out. Will you seize this cycle to defy fate and save your kin?
The clock is ticking. Fight through the dungeons of your memories before time runs out. Danger is everywhere! Prepare for fast-paced, visceral combat against the servants of Destiny. Master the land to optimize your runs, gather resources, and unlock powerful weapons, spells, and lethal defenses to protect your village from the coming invasion.
As you get stronger, dive back into the fight against Destiny and defend your village once more. Your survival – measured in time – will unlock permanent time bonuses OR devastating powers.
Time is your ultimate resource, but your hero’s lethality is just as vital. Every choice matters: forge your character and sharpen your strategy. You must strike a balance between gaining time and boosting your firepower. Master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop and save your kin.
KEY FEATURES
Experience a unique hybrid of Dungeon Crawler and Action-RPG genres, featuring intense village defense phases.
Time is your ultimate resource. Master the clock and bend it to your will to survive both the dungeons’ depths and village invasions.
Engage in visceral, fast-paced combat blending steel and magic, where roguelite elements constantly shift the rules and balancing.
Deep character progression and evolution directly shape your playstyle and overarching strategy.
Explore, learn, adapt, die, and repeat – master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop.
MASTER THE CLOCK, BREAK THE LOOP
Clockfall is available now on Steam Early Access, with a release on consoles planned for 2027.
ABOUT REVER GAMES
Rever Games is a Swiss independent studio built on a foundation of deep industry experience. Based in Zug, we are a veteran indie team, combining the creative agility of an independent boutique with the rigorous standards of seasoned developers. Our mission is to create high-impact entertainment that values the player’s time. By leveraging decades of collective experience, we skip the typical “indie growing pains” to focus on what matters: technical excellence, polished mechanics, and bold artistic vision. Currently developing Clockfall using Unreal Engine 5, Rever Games represents the next wave of Swiss game development, where professional maturity meets unfiltered creative passion.
ABOUT RADICAL THEORY
Radical Theory is a group that provides fair, transparent, and AAA-quality solutions for solo-devs and independent studios. While you focus on creating amazing games, we handle funding, production, tech. & porting solutions, business strategy, communication, creative marketing, media buying, and PR/influencers. Whether you need a full-service partner for PC and consoles, a white-label/shadow partner for self-publishing, or tailor-made one-shot services, we’re your single point of contact to turn your game concept into a global bestseller. https://www.radical-theory.com
Restore a vineyard valley, craft artisanal wine, and build dream homes together
[Oregon, USA – June 11, 2026] Build a dream château, restore a vineyard valley, and now do it all with friends. Cozy Builder is heading to Steam Next Fest from June 15-22, giving players their first opportunity to experience multiplayer in the cozy sandbox builder’s evolving demo. Following its debut during Steam’s House & Home Fest, the demo has continued to grow through community feedback, introducing new objectives, building tools, architectural pieces, and quality-of-life improvements that players can experience throughout the festival.
Cozy Builder is a relaxing sandbox building experience where players design and restore charming homes across a tranquil vineyard valley. While it shares the creative freedom of cozy builders like Tiny Glade and Townscaper, Cozy Builder introduces a unique modular puzzle-building system, inviting players to craft their dream château while rebuilding a countryside shaped by quiet disaster.
Set in the aftermath of an earthquake, Cozy Builder places players in a once-thriving valley now left in disrepair. As the valley’s builder, players restore damaged homes, help revitalize the countryside, and create a beautiful retreat of their own among rolling vineyards and sunlit hills.
Since first appearing during Steam’s House & Home Fest, the Cozy Builder demo has continued to evolve based on player feedback. New decorating objectives, expanded builder-focused tasks, additional architectural pieces, Builder Cam, Smart Placement, blueprint previews, performance improvements, and other quality-of-life enhancements have helped shape the most complete version of the demo yet.
During Steam Next Fest, players can:
Build together in multiplayer for the first time
Restore earthquake-damaged homes through Cozy Builder’s unique modular puzzle-building system
Design and decorate both interiors and exteriors, from cozy living spaces to ivy-covered gardens and greenhouse sanctuaries
Take on new decorating objectives and begin building a home of their own through expanded builder-focused tasks
Use new building tools, including Builder Cam, Smart Placement, and enhanced hint systems designed to make construction smoother and more intuitive
Experiment with new architectural pieces and get a first look at the upcoming blueprint system planned for the full release
Harvest grapes and craft artisanal wine and preserves while helping bring life back to the valley
Live inside completed creations and enjoy a relaxing experience with no combat, fail states, or time pressure
The Steam Next Fest demo represents the most complete version of Cozy Builder yet. Whether carefully restoring historic homes, designing a dream château from the ground up, cultivating vineyards, decorating greenhouse sanctuaries, or simply unwinding with friends in a countryside retreat of their own making, players are free to shape the valley at their own pace.
Players can begin restoring the valley with friends during Steam Next Fest from June 15-22 by downloading the Cozy Builder demo on Steam and wishlisting the game to follow its continued development.
ABOUT PANGEA GAME STUDIOS
Pangea Game Studios is a small, family-run independent game development studio dedicated to creating warm, creative experiences that bring players together. Inspired by a love of architecture, cozy worlds, and imaginative play, the studio is currently developing Cozy Builder, a relaxing sandbox building game set among the vineyards and rolling hills of Cozy Vineyard Valley.
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!
What Happens if You Mix CloverPit and Inventory Tetris? You Get the Addicting Bento-Builder Horror Game Don’t Let It Starve!
Kraków, Poland (June 12th, 2026) – Order up! Don’t Let It Starve— our horror roguelite bento-builder from hell— is now being served piping hot on Steam for $7.99. (And with a 15% launch discount!) Developed by Eduardo Scarpato and published by Black Lantern Collective, Don’t Let It Starve crosses CloverPit with the Tetris-esque Resident Evil 4 inventory system, pushing you to think on your feet to fill in each plate without leaving any gaps.
In Don’t Let It Starve you build bentos to satiate a chef monster living in the vents, amassing items and modifiers along the way to try and meet your captor’s appetite for fine dining. Flip, rotate, and place differently-shaped foods to create combos. Get bonuses for combining complementary ingredients, and fill every slot on your plate to dish out the highest-scoring, most satisfying meals. If you manage to survive the round, you’ll earn coins to purchase new items that build up multipliers, manipulate your luck, and create powerful synergies.
Each run forces you to adapt: new items, new challenges, and new ways to play the odds. The chef promises the key to an escape hatch if you can satiate its unending hunger, but getting there won’t be easy; you’ll have to master every tool at your disposal if you mean to survive. If you prove unworthy, well, bentos aren’t the only thing on the menu…
Live or die, the nightmare doesn’t end there. Unlock new tools, challenges, and modifiers as you play that provide entirely new approaches and scenarios. Four difficulty modes layer on top of each other to introduce strange new bento shapes, raised score quotas, a ticking clock, and more.
Key Features:
Bento Building Action!: We all love the Resident Evil 4 inventory system; now do it with meats, grains, and vegetables.
Master Your Tools: It’ll take more than just fitting food on a grid to win. Earn 120+ unique items and create deadly-efficient synergies.
Meaningful Challenges: Unlock new challenges and modifiers that fundamentally change the game. How will you adapt when you’ve got 30 seconds on the clock, and your bento isn’t a square?
About Black Lantern Collective Black Lantern Collective is a group of experienced horror specialists that works with artists from around the world to provide the support and expertise necessary to make a splash in today’s saturated market, as well as developing their own games.
Recruit powerful heroes, overcome deadly challenges, and experience the opening chapter of this tactical adventure before its launch this summer
MILAN, Italy – 12 June 2026. Indie developer Demon Girl and publisher Tambù Digital are excited to announce that Drag ‘N Dungeon will be participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest with an updated playable demo, giving players a chance to experience the opening area of this challenging tactical escape adventure.
Launching on PC via Steam later this summer, Drag ‘N Dungeon combines real-time action with tactical decision-making in a unique voxel-style dungeon crawler where every move can mean the difference between freedom and failure. Trapped within a mysterious dungeon filled with dangerous enemies, hidden secrets, and deadly obstacles, players must recruit powerful heroes, master their unique abilities, and adapt their strategies to survive.
Available throughout Steam Next Fest from June 15–22, the demo allows players to explore the first area of the dungeon, recruit their initial heroes, and experience the game’s distinctive blend of fast-paced action and tactical team management. Along the way, adventurers will uncover secrets, tackle environmental challenges, and begin assembling the foundations of a powerful escape team.
While the demo offers a substantial introduction to the adventure, it represents only a small glimpse of the journey that awaits in the full game. Beyond the demo lies a vast dungeon packed with additional heroes to recruit, new environments to discover, hidden puzzles to solve, and countless challenges waiting to be overcome.
Throughout Steam Next Fest, players will also be able to watch a special Steam Broadcast hosted by the development team, featuring new gameplay, behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of Drag ‘N Dungeon, and an opportunity to learn more about the adventure ahead.
About Drag ‘N Dungeon
Drag ‘N Dungeon is a tactical dungeon-crawling adventure where players recruit and command up to 40 unique heroes, each bringing their own abilities, strengths, and synergies to the battlefield. Choosing the right team composition is essential as you navigate dangerous environments, overcome fiendish traps, and battle increasingly powerful enemies.
Free from traditional grid-based restrictions, combat unfolds in dynamic real-time encounters where positioning, timing, and quick thinking are vital to survival. Every room presents new challenges, demanding both strategic planning and split-second decision-making as players push deeper into the dungeon in search of freedom.
With secrets hidden around every corner, powerful heroes waiting to be discovered, and countless tactical possibilities to master, Drag ‘N Dungeon offers a fresh take on the dungeon-crawling genre that rewards creativity, experimentation, and perseverance.
Wishlist Drag ‘N Dungeon on Steamtoday and prepare to begin your escape when the demo arrives as part of Steam Next Fest from June 15–22.
About Demon Girl
Demon Girl is an independent game development studio based in Lucca, Italy, founded in 2021. Comprising a small, dedicated team of creative professionals, Demon Girl is focused on delivering exciting new gaming experiences to players worldwide. Drawing on extensive experience from previous collaborations with videogames like Still Time and Unit 4, the team is committed to creating innovative and engaging games. With a passion for unique titles, the studio’s projects include the metroidvania Demoniaca and the upcoming online game Death Blonde.
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
Learn more about the characters and locations at the heart of the upcoming story expansion for Heart of Chornobyl
KYIV, UKRAINE — June 12, 2026 – GSC Game World has unveiled a new trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for Heart of Chornobyl.
Dive into the Zone and watch the latest trailer here:
Cost of Hope explores the long-running conflict within the Zone between two iconic factions. Zulu, a series veteran from Duty, and Mavka, a member of Freedom, are set to uncover new and terrifying mysteries of the Zone under increasingly tense circumstances. Caught in a rapidly unfolding chapter of an age-old confrontation, Skif — the protagonist controlled by the player — must follow previously unexplored paths and face dangers beyond comprehension, choosing sides and once again shaping the future of Chornobyl through his decisions.
This trailer offers a glimpse of brand-new locations to explore, including the Iron Forest and CNPP, alongside familiar locations that have been fully reimagined through a new lens, delivering fresh experiences not only for franchise veterans and newcomers to the Zone, but for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise as a whole.The trailer highlights a deeply emotional journey filled with unsettling encounters, complex personalities, and a prevalent sense of decay, all set within the iconic atmosphere the series is known for.
To learn more about the history and context behind the legendary conflict between Duty and Freedom, visit the new blog post on the official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 website. It provides insight into what players can expect on their journey in Cost of Hope — though the Zone rarely follows any script, and usually prefers its own path.
Cost of Hope is the second chapter of the “second S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy.” Players can expect dozens of hours of gameplay, exciting exploration, breathtaking mysteries of all sizes, and revelations worthy of the saga’s legacy when the DLC launches later in summer 2026.
Meanwhile, you can wishlist S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope on the following platforms:
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Cost of Hope are being developed amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which is ongoing. GSC Game World continues to support its homeland in every possible way. For those who wish to contribute, we recommend visiting the official charity fund of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: https://u24.gov.ua/
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About GSC Game World Founded in 1995, GSC Game World is a Ukrainian video game developer known for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is dedicated to delivering exceptional gaming experiences and recently released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Its next release is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — the first story expansion for the base game.
Battle as iconic survivors Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne with arcade-style beat-’em-up action set in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Play The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival demo now on Steam!
MINNEAPOLIS – June 12, 2026 – TRAILMARK Games and AMC Global Media today announced The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a new single-player, modern beat-’em-up game set in the gripping world of AMC’s The Walking Dead, coming soon to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Play as legendary characters from The Walking Dead and use all your skills to battle through hordes of walkers, deadly human strongholds, and other explosive encounters to survive.
Fight through an action-packed campaign that reimagines the infamous All-Out War storyline from The Walking Dead television series, which saw the conflict between Rick and his allies against Negan’s ruthlessly cruel Saviors come to an explosive head. The new premium game features unique walkers and classic environments – including the Sanctuary, Hilltop, Alexandria and more – enhanced by dynamic set pieces, retro pixel-art visuals, and intense, story-driven moments.
Unleash crushing combos, signature weapon attacks, and devastating finishers in a relentless brawl for survival made for The Walking Dead die-hards and action game enthusiasts alike. Get ready to rumble with iconic weapons like Rick’s magnum, Michonne’s katana, and Daryl’s trusty crossbow. KEY FEATURES
Hard-Hitting Beat-’em-up Combat: Use brutal melee abilities, crowd-clearing ranged attacks, or a mix of the two in fast-paced skirmishes. Enjoy responsive, crisp, and satisfying fighting gameplay while surviving the apocalypse.
Overwhelming Walker Swarms & Ruthless Enemies: Battle through creeping armies of the undead and dangerous gangs of Saviors that force you to fight for every inch of ground and adapt as new threats emerge.
Face Iconic Bosses: Take on powerful, fan-favorite walkers like Winslow, the Well Walker, and more. The Saviors provide their own challenges as you throw down with Negan and Simon in intense, multi-phase boss battles that test your skill, strategy, and killer instincts.
Replayable Arcade Challenge: Master each character’s moveset and tackle multiple difficulty levels in an experience built for repeat runs and escalating challenges. Or jump in with an optional Easy Mode for casual play.
The reveal of The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival is the first of many announcements from new video game publisher TRAILMARK Games. More info on TRAILMARK Games to come in the near future.
Check out The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival’s first demo on Steam today. To stay up to date with the latest news on the game, visit TRAILMARK website/social links.
ABOUT AMC GLOBAL MEDIA
AMC Global Media (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE and All Reality; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution label Independent Film Company. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe. AMC Global Media is headquartered in the United States, with international operations in Iberia, Latin America, Central Europe, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.
Coming to PC, Sovereign Tower also has a new demo landing on 15th June as part of Steam Next Fest, offering players the opportunity to take the throne as they try their hand at ruling from the round table.
12th June 2026 – London, UK – Rennes-based studio WILD WITS and publisher Curve Games have today announced medieval fantasy round-table RPG Sovereign Tower will launch 6th August 2026 on PC. The Arthurian-inspired narrative driven RPG will also see a brand new demo dropping as part of Steam Next Fest from 15th June, offering players the opportunity to rule from the round-table.
The newest demo, available next week, invites players to sit upon the throne as they embark on the opening hours of their adventure as Sovereign. Diving into Act 0 (the prologue) and Act 1, they will experience a brand new branching story, find new Knights to recruit (including the much awaited Brunhilda!), and uncover more long-buried secrets. The demo also heralds the arrival of Hildegard Von Blingin’s Bard character to the game, and provides localisation in English, French, Simplified Chinese, German, Korean, and Japanese for the very first time.
The newest trailer awaits you, my grace:
With the weight of a kingdom resting on their shoulders, it falls to players to balance the egos of their eccentric Knights, carefully manage limited resources, and ensure they keep the general populous happy (or at least, happy enough not to start a revolution). Each decision must be meticulously made for the betterment of the Kingdom, and when it ultimately all goes wrong, players can venture into the bowels of the tower, make a deal with a Demon, and start all over again, returning each time with more knowledge, pathways, and outcomes at their disposal for a second (and third, and fourth) chance at success.
Gobert, Creative and Art Director, WILD WITS said: “We’re thrilled to share that Sovereign Tower is launching in just a few short weeks, and wanted to extend our thanks to the incredible community for their ardent support for Sovereign Tower thus far. The fan art, the debates over the best (or worst) Knight, and the lore theories have been incredible to see. We are in awe of talent and enthusiasm, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the Tower soon!”
Rich Keen, VP of Publishing, Curve Games said: “The combination of memorable characters, hilarious dialogue, and player-led storytelling in Sovereign Tower all come together to create something really special, and we’re proud to be working with the incredible team at Wild Wits to bring this amazing title to life on 6th August.”
Sovereign Tower Key Features:
Your Reign, Your Rules – Every choice you make defines your legacy and the fate of your kingdom.
Recruit eccentric Knights – Manage a court of unpredictable heroes with big egos and even bigger problems.
Manage Your Round Table – Send knights on epic quests where success or disaster hinges on your judgment.
Bend Time and Tempt Fate – Uncover secrets, pursue forbidden romances, and when it all goes wrong, rewind time like they never happened in the first place.
Expand Your Tower – Build new annexes, acquire upgrades, and outwit rival rulers in increasingly impressive displays of sovereignty.
About Wild Wits Wild Wits is an independent French video game studio based in Rennes, founded in 2021. The team creates immersive, narrative-driven experiences blending tactical gameplay, thoughtful design, and a distinctive artistic identity. Specializing in tactical, RPG, and narrative games, Wild Wits has developedl titles such as Aetheris and Crown Gambit. Creative independence lies at the heart of the studio’s approach, allowing each project to become a unique adventure.
Curve Games: Based in London, Curve Games (a Nazara Technologies group company) is an award-winning publisher across PC, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and mobile. Curve boasts a uniquely diverse games catalogue of over 50 titles that includes smash hits such as For The King I & II, Bomber Crew, Lawn Mowing Simulator, the 58 million unit-selling Human Fall Flat and Nintendo Switch chart-topper Wobbly Life.
Get a taste of the journey ahead in the announcement trailer.
Hertfordshire, 12th June 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust invite fans to embark on a delicious new adventure with the announcement ofAtelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, the latest instalment in the fan-favourite Atelier series. To celebrate, an announcement trailer has been released, giving fans a taste of the journey that awaits them.Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memoriesis currently in development and is scheduled for release in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® and XBOX Series X|S.
In Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, players will return to the continent of Aladiss, first introduced in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. In this familiar land, players will set out on a journey centred on discovery and growth alongside amnesiac alchemist Karia. Working together with Servio Lektor, a heretic biologist from the pioneering team, and Fina Rozen, a talented fighter, Karia sets on a journey to explore Aladiss’ mysterious underworld to uncover its secret. Along the way, she gains the support of alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt and develops her talent for alchemy while seeking to recover her lost memories, reawaken the past, and savour the present.
Fans can anticipate an original Atelier experience with Karia’s unique ability, which combines alchemy and eating. During their exploration, players will be able to snack on ingredients they are gathering, which will provide them with various effects depending on the ingredients, such as gaining animal ears when snacking on animal-based ingredients. Players will also be able to synthesize and eat meals which will change Karia’s appearance and grant her with new abilities, unlocking useful skills for combat and exploration.
More than in all Atelier titles, alchemy and synthesis will remain at the heart of the gameplay, deepening players’ experience and allowing them to use synthesised items for more than just combat. Using the alchemy cauldron found in the depth of Aladdiss’ underworld, players will be able to create unique items thanks to a deep synthesis system that blends strategy and creativity. By connecting the mana pieces of the different ingredients selected, players can change the effects of the item synthesised, resulting in an infinite number of possible variations and combinations.
Combat mechanics introduced in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land have been refined to offer a complex battle system blending action with strategic combat menus. As such, players will be able to parry enemy attacks in real time while also being able to control the flow of the battle by pausing time, allowing them to select the skills and items to use via the command menu. Synthesised items can also be used during exploration to allow players to reach new locations or find hidden treasures. Depending on the items used, they will be able to solve challenges and even gather different ingredients. Furthermore, it will be possible to use synthesised items while building to improve the efficiency of their bases.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is currently in development and is scheduled for release in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, Windows PC via Steam® and XBOX Series X|S. The game will include Japanese voices with English, French, German and Spanish texts.
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’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), 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
