The 1.0 Launch Builds on Game Legacy with New Locations, Deeper Systems, and Full Sandbox Freedom
Watford, United Kingdom – 16 April 2026 – Publisher Wired Productions and developer Pathos Interactive are proud to announce that, after a standout Early Access run and a steady flow of major updates, Hotel Architect is ready for its grand opening. The full 1.0 release arrives on May 14, one year after entering early access, and brings a wave of player-requested additions, including Custom Sandbox mode, two new locations and gameplay improvements across the experience.
Built in close collaboration with its growing community, Hotel Architect now stands as one of the highest rated hotel tycoon games on Steam, giving players more control, more creativity, and more ways to run their dream hotel, whether that means crafting a five-star masterpiece or barely holding things together during peak check-in chaos.
Since entering Early Access, Hotel Architect has grown into one of Steam’s most detailed and player-driven hotel tycoon and management sims. The full release builds on that foundation with a wide range of new features and improvements. The 1.0 launch introduces:
Custom Sandbox Mode – Offering players a wider range of creative freedom to design, build and manage their own hotels, with the option to set a buildable area and maximum floor cap.
Expansion to the Scenario Mode – Adding the ability for players to create their very own scenarios, with new difficulty options.
Two New Locations – Expanding the hospitality empire to the Black Forest, Germany and London, UK
Couples System – Guests aren’t arriving alone anymore!
Expanded Systems & Improvements – A wide range of balancing updates, additional languages, and quality-of-life improvements across the entire experience
In addition to the new content, Hotel Architect already offers a deep and flexible management experience. With the addition of two brand new locations in 1.0 players can now build across a total of eight unique destinations, including Gothenburg, Santorini, Paris, St. Anton, New York, and Las Vegas. Across these destinations, players unlock rewards by completing main and bonus objectives, cater to a variety of guest types with unique requirements, and manage diverse staff roles – each with their own strengths and weaknesses that directly impact hotel operations. With numerous zones to design and decorate across multiple floors, Hotel Architect delivers a deep, flexible, and highly creative simulation from the ground up.
Hotel Architect is out now in Steam Early Access, with the full version launching on May 14th. The full game priced at £24.99 / 29,99$ / 29.99€ and there will be a special 22% launch discount.
About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards. Wired is also home to Black Razor Records, its own music label dedicated to original game soundtracks and rhythm-driven experiences – with titles like DIG VR and Arcade Paradise.
Wired has an award-winning collection of titles including Task Time, Aaero 2: Black Razor Edition, KARMA: The Dark World, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, and Martha Is Dead. Announced upcoming titles are When Sirens Fall Silent, BrokenLore: DON’T LIE.
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About Pathos Interactive
Pathos Interactive is a game studio founded in 2015, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company is driven with a deep passion by gamers with an ambition to make the best games, striving for excellence and releasing one quality game at a time. Having released the real-time strategy game, Bannermen, on Steam, Pathos are currently working on Hotel Architect, a management and simulation game.
8 contestants enter, 0 friendships remain, and you’ve got 48 hours to play for free!
Watford, UK – 16th April 2026: Award-winning publisher Wired Productions and indie developer ReadGraves have surprise-launched Task Time, as revealed live during the Galaxies Showcase. The game show inspired, Takeshi’s Castle-fuelled party experience is available right now on PC via Steam and is completely free to play for the first 48 hours as a limited time celebration, following a shadow drop live during the show.
Built to wreck friendships, spark rivalries, and turn every match into total carnage, Task Time is ready for contestants, pitting up to eight players across 6 rounds of unpredictable chaos where alliances are formed, betrayals unfold, and only one Taskling can walk away victorious.
With a “drop it like it’s hot, get your tasks on” attitude, Task Time leans fully into fast, chaotic competition where winning means doing whatever it takes. After the free period ends, Task Time will be available for just $4.95 / £3.96 with the limited time 38% launch discount!
Watch the Early Access Launch trailer:
Task Time hits Early Access with a PEAK crossover, letting players unlock the iconic ‘Bing Bong’ character as cosmetics in game. Because if you’re going to ruin friendships, you might as well look good doing it.
In Task Time, up to eight contestants are thrown into a rapid-fire gauntlet of unpredictable, physics-fuelled challenges where winning is only half the game. The real objective is simple: make sure everyone else loses. Drag opponents off platforms, sabotage progress, trigger meltdowns, and turn the easiest tasks into complete disasters in seconds.
Created by (some of) the developers behind genre-defining party games including Fall Guys and Gang Beasts, Task Time takes the formula and pushes it further. Faster. Meaner. Less fair. With hundreds of thousands of possible task combinations, no two matches play out the same. One moment you are in control. The next, everything has collapsed. Just like life, right?
“We didn’t want a traditional launch,” said Leo Zullo, Co-founder and Managing Director at Wired Productions. “Task Time is built on surprise, chaos, and pure mayhem, so it made sense to launch it the same way. Dropping it live and making it free for 48 hours gives players the perfect excuse to jump in, grab some friends, and start ruining relationships immediately.”
“We encourage players to embrace the jank, if only because we’ve made no serious attempt to remove it. The game works best when you meet it halfway.” – said Sam Read-Graves,Creator of ReadGraves.
Players who join during the free period can unlock content and carry their progress forward if they choose to purchase the game once the promotion ends.
Multiplayer mayhem for up to 8 contestants Compete across a relentless barrage of task-based mini-games where sabotage is just as important as skill.
Hundreds of thousands of task combinations Expect constant surprises, shifting objectives, and matches that spiral out of control in seconds.
From the minds behind party game giants Developed by some of the talent behind Fall Guys and Gang Beasts.
Free for 48 hours on Steam Jump in now, play for free, and decide later who you never want to speak to again.
Exclusive PEAK crossover cosmetics Unlock special in-game items inspired by the hit survival game.
Twitch integration that fights back Viewers don’t just watch, they interfere. Trigger chaos, mess with players, and turn every match into a live, unpredictable spectacle.
About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Wired has an award-winning collection of titles including Hotel Architect, Task Time, KARMA: The Dark World, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, and Martha Is Dead. Announced upcoming titles are When Sirens Fall Silent and BrokenLore: DON’T LIE.
Wired is also home to Black Razor Records, its own music label dedicated to original game soundtracks and rhythm-driven experiences – with titles like DIG VR and Arcade Paradise.
About ReadGraves
ReadGraves is an independent studio based in the UK, dedicated to making bold, innovative, and irreverent games. Founded by Samuel Read-Graves, the team is best known for creating Trolley Problem, Inc., a sharp and satirical single player party game that became a Twitch favourite. Beyond its own projects, ReadGraves brings deep experience from the wider industry, with team members who previously worked on hit titles like Gang Beasts and Fall Guys. The studio’s focus is on crafting playful, socially charged experiences that spark laughter, debate, and connection both online and in person.
1.0 launch leaves Early Access to let you wage war with your own rag-tag crew of soldiers!
Los Angeles, CA – April 16th, 2026 – Wolpertinger Games, in partnership with Wandering Wizard, today announced that its squad-building, twin-stick shooting roguelike Survivor Mercs will emerge out of Early Access with its 1.0 release on April 30th, bringing the game to Xbox and PlayStation consoles as well! All platforms will include the latest version of Survivor Mercs, with all content from its previous updates included.
Assemble your squad of cloned super soldiers against the evil M.E.G.A. Corp army! Each Merc totes their own arsenal and personal tactics to tackle the robot horde. Call in your Merc clone reinforcements, pick their optimal specialization tree for your operation, and supercharge their combat effectiveness with hi-tech Gear to build a horde-slaying killer squad!
Conduct your operations against M.E.G.A. Corp through multiple stages on a variety of procedurally generated maps. Get to the extraction point and defend it until your choppa takes you to the next stage. Guide your Mercs with tactical abilities or focus on fighting actively in the battle with a variety of Commander clones with their own randomly selected traits. Can you lead your squad to victory with a hawk-eyed, sly Infiltrator? Or battle solo as a nocturnal, greedy One-Man Army? How about a brilliant, vampiric Ninja?
Featuring fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot, Survivor Mercs lets you purge the billionaires’ robot army with your Merc squad! Exploit game-breaking synergies to annihilate your oppressors in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
“Survivor Mercs offers an unprecedented degree of controlled chaos,” said Sebastian, Studio Lead at Wolpertinger. “At any given time, there’s a lot going on, but you can create your own unique squad for a wholly singular experience, ensuring no two playthroughs are alike. Whether you focus on an A-team style ensemble or go all-guns-blazing as a renegade commando, you’ll face a fierce warzone with fire and fury!”
Features:
Control an individual Commander clone generated from over 15,000 combinations of unique Traits.
Lead your squad into battle and actively aim, shoot, dash and fight alongside your Mercs with dozens of twin-stick weapons and abilities.
Build your squad from a large roster of Mercs with unique loadouts, behavior & specialization trees.
Find dozens of powerful Gear items to modify and improve your squad in each operation
Conduct your Operations on distinct, procedural Maps with different stages, mission parameters, difficulty tiers, and unique Bosses, Elites, and enemies
Complete Story Missions to meet your Mercs, grow your arsenal, and cross the secret plans of the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses.
Expand your Bunker HQ with Rooms built and upgraded with the loot you’ve scavenged in your operations to unlock more tactical options and permanent bonuses
Team up with your friends in couch co-op to wreak havoc – or join forces via Steam Remote Play Together.
Full support for all controllers and keyboard + mouse controls.
Stream the game with a custom Twitch integration and let your audience decide your fate
Fully compatible and verified on SteamDeck
About Wandering Wizard Wandering Wizard is passionately committed to championing indie game developers. We provide a platform for fresh voices, revolutionary ideas, and daring experiments within the indie gaming realm. Embracing the inherent risks of indie game development, we partner with creators worldwide to enrich the global gaming community with inclusive, inspiring, and innovative gaming experiences. wanderingwizard.com
About Wolpertinger Games Wolpertinger Games was founded in 2009 by Sebastian Bender and Remote Control Productions, evolving from a student team into a professional game development studio based in Munich, Germany. Our mission is to craft seriously fun games. With a diverse, multicultural team spanning Europe, our creations are as marvelous as the mythical Bavarian Wolpertinger—a creature composed of various animal parts. Much like this creature, our team and games are a unique blend of influences, resulting in joyful experiences that may be more than just entertainment. wolpertingergames.com
New story campaign, enemies, and co-op content deepen the action-strategy hybrid from X-COM creator Julian Gollop
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. –April 16, 2026 – Today, Arc Games and Snapshot Games announced the release of the “Going Underground” DLC for Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, a chaos-filled action-strategy game from the creator of X-COM, Julian Gollop. The “Going Underground” DLC is available now for $6.99 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. To celebrate the launch, the base Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids game is discounted by 40% on PlayStation (until April 22) and Steam (until April 26), with a bundle option containing both the base game and DLC also available for players looking to jump into the full experience.
Blending real-time strategy with third-person action, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids pits a duo of quirky protagonists against an evil corporation of brain-in-jar aliens. Building bases, commanding armies, and exploring the map for hidden collectibles are vital in this vibrant world inspired by Saturday-morning cartoons and old-school comic books. The “Going Underground” DLC takes our protagonists deep underground, where a mysterious telepathic alien known as the Overseer has woken up from a century-old slumber.
In the “Going Underground” DLC, Chip ‘n Clawz will face a new enemy faction, the Overseer’s army of bugs, as well as some familiar brain-faces. The DLC is a massive update to the game, featuring:
11 new story missions
3 new PvP and Skirmish maps
7 new enemies and enemy buildings
4 new HQ upgrades + 2 new guns
Dozens of new collectibles
And an epic final boss!
Since all progress carries over, the latest content can be played on its own or mixed and matched with the base game. All new upgrades can be transferred over to the base game.
Being a multiplayer-friendly adventure, Chip ‘n Clawz has a free Friend’s Pass available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Series X|S that allow players to enjoy online co-op and PvP multiplayer for free with a friend who owns the full game. More details on Friend’s Pass can be found here. To ensure fair multiplayer matches, all DLC content that affects PvP and Skirmish is available for free to all players, DLC-owner or not.
Whether you’ve been squishing brains for months or this is the first time you’ve heard of Chip ‘n Clawz, now is the perfect time to jump in and enjoy a refreshing hybrid game. The title has been praised for being the perfect RTS campaign to introduce new people to the genre, and simultaneously deep enough to satisfy experienced players. The focus on two-player multiplayer makes this the perfect adventure to share with a friend or younger family member.
ABOUT CHIP ‘N CLAWZ VS. THE BRAINIOIDS
From X-COM creator Julian Gollop and the Snapshot Games team, the developers behind Phoenix Point and Chaos Reborn, comes Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, an action-strategy game that combines the enthralling gameplay of a real-time strategy (RTS) game with a third-person action adventure. In Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, players will work together to put a stop to the Brainioid invasion. In this colorful comic book-inspired journey, players can take on the roles of heroes Chip, Clawz, or both characters in cooperative gameplay to gather resources and collectibles, build bases, strengthen hero abilities, command minions and fight alongside them in battle. Complete a series of story campaigns with a variety of challenges and formidable bosses in exhilarating battles, or play team-based multiplayer matches to defeat the Brainioids and save the world!
GAME FEATURES
FUSION OF ACTION AND STRATEGY
Play as the heroic duo, Chip and Clawz, in single-player or co-op, to put a stop to the Brainioid invasion in an exciting and humorous story campaign with normal and hard difficulty modes.
Jump right into the action in fast-paced, pick-up-and-play missions with easy to learn yet satisfying to master game mechanics that bring a modern take to classic strategy games.
Lead the charge against the Brainioids as you build your arsenal of bases, weapons, and hero abilities. Assemble and command an army of minions and fight beside them in large-scale battles.
Exhilarating boss battles against the mightiest of Brainioids will put your base and minion management skills to the ultimate test.
MULTIPLE MULTIPLAYER MODES
Experience multiplayer mayhem in epic army battles with or against your friends!
2-player couch co-op to double your fun – coordinate your tactics with a friend to defeat the Brainioid forces.
Dive into PvP mayhem – classic online 1v1, 2v2, buddy up with a friend, or clash in split-screen 1v1 to see who’s the best of the best.
Jump into PvP matches or invite anyone to join your adventure campaign on any platform thanks to cross-platform play support across PC and consoles.
LIVELY COMIC BOOK-STYLE VISUALS AND STORYTELLING
Traverse a vibrant and fun world with a comic book-like style and flair.
Meet a colorful and funny cast of characters, each with their own unique stories to tell across your adventures.
Explore every nook and cranny of each level to collect rare collectible items and secrets, like comic books that unveil the mysteries of the Brainioid invasion, and find blueprints to build new weapons, minion upgrades and hero abilities.
MORE WAYS TO PLAY TOGETHER WITH FRIEND’S PASS
Friend’s Pass is available to download for free on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and supports crossplay.
Players who own Chip ‘n Clawz vs.The Brainioids can play the game with a buddy for free with the title’s new Friend’s Pass – as long as one player owns the full game, both players can play the full campaign via online co-op and play all the PvP maps available at launch.
With Friend’s Pass, players can join forces to save the world in online co-op… or go head-to-head to see who’s the best of the best in PvP multiplayer for free across any platform thanks to crossplay support.
ABOUT “GOING UNDERGROUND” DLC
The massive “Going Underground” DLC expands Chip ‘n Clawz with a brand-new story campaign, enemies to fight, upgrades to collect, and secrets to explore. Chip ‘n Clawz are in deep trouble! Literally! Their HQ has fallen into a bottomless pit full of creepy crawlies. Worse yet, the local army of alien bugs is commanded by a powerful alien creature who uses telepathy to mess with our heroes.
On the other side of the labyrinth, two Brainioid super-soldiers are sent on a mission to seek and destroy an ancient enemy. Are Chip ‘n Clawz just a bonus target, or can the four heroes find a way to team up against the common threat?
A BRAND-NEW CAMPAIGN
11 new missions to conquer: a side campaign with its own story and gameplay twists.
New faction: nasty alien bugs come with their own buildings, armies, and strategies.
New places to visit: the subterranean cave system comes with unique mechanics and visuals.
Area Control missions: the objective that’ll make you rethink all your tactics.
Play as the Brainioids and see the world from their point of view.
SO MUCH NEW CONTENT
7 new enemy types will claw, bite, and explode in your face. They also build bases!
The Overseer, a powerful telepathic alien, is the nastiest boss Chip ‘n Clawz have faced to date!
2 new guns, 4 new HQ Mods, and complete new comic book & info card collections.
The Rust and Charm statuses will make you go “ouch” and “oooh,” respectively.
3 new PvP + Skirmish maps available to all players.
MIX ‘N MATCH
Beating story mission 5: “Stating the Blobb-vious” unlocks the new content. You can experience it standalone or between missions of the main campaign.
All progress carries over: use your new toys in all your favorite levels.
All DLC content that affects PvP and Skirmish (new weapons, HQ Mods, etc.) is available for free to all players!
ABOUT SNAPSHOT GAMES
Snapshot Games is a video game development studio in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2013 by Julian Gollop, award-winning designer of the original X-COM games, and David Kaye, serial entrepreneur in the games industry. Their two released titles, Phoenix Point (2019) and Chaos Reborn (2015), have both been critically praised and very popular in the strategy genre. In 2020, Snapshot joined the Embracer Group, one of the world’s largest games and entertainment companies.
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading publisher of premium and live service games in North America, Europe and Asia. The company is known for creating and publishing titles based on well-known global entertainment franchises, such as Star Trek and Dungeons & Dragons. Its product portfolio also includes beloved gaming titles: the Remnant series, Hyper Light Breaker, Have a Nice Death, Gigantic: Rampage Edition and the Torchlight series. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the publisher was acquired by Embracer in February 2022 and was later rebranded as Arc Games. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai. Arc Games is part of the Embracer Group AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden. For more information about Arc Games, please visit: www.arcgames.com.
LOS ANGELES – APRIL 16, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released an in-game update for its collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH. Starting today, players can experience two new Legendary heroes, various events granting valuable rewards, and fresh content.
[Ultimate Ruler] Mist, a member of the Celestial Guardians, has joined the battlefield in Seven Knights Re:BIRTH as part of this update. Mist is a universal-type Legendary hero and is designed to excel in decks that primarily utilize the ‘Death’ effect. Players can obtain Mist through Mist Rate Up Summon and earn valuable rewards by clearing various missions on Mist Power Up Event.
Another newly added Legendary hero is [Monstrous Strength] Nezha from Eastern Aisha. She is designed to excel as a magic type dealer in three-player PvE content, and can be acquired using Guild Tokens earned through playing guild-related content.
New petsJeo, Jeb, and Yorang have been introduced as well. Players will have the opportunity to summon the new pets through Pet Summon and Pet Wish List Summon. The Pet Enhancement Support Event is now underway to reward players for clearing pet-related missions such as pet summon, pet hatching, and more.
Other events include the Raid Burning Event that will reward players based on how many times they play Raid and Sudden Raid, and the bonus equipment drop count will increase from 15 to 50 during the event period. The Arena Challenge Event will start on April 23 to offer generous rewards for playing Arena. New ‘Aqua-Festival’-themed costumes for Ruri and Colt have been added to the game as well.
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH inherits the key elements of the original Seven Knights, Netmarble’s flagship IP that has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads, including its story, characters, combat systems, and core mechanics while enhancing the gameplay experience with modern gameplay features and the latest trends.
More details on Seven Knights Re:BIRTH are available on the official website and forum. Fans can also stay up-to-date with the latest information on the game by following official social channels on Facebook and YouTube.
About Netmarble Corporation
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
Goblinz Studio unveils a tactical tower defense roguelite set in the Legend of Keepers universe. Watch the reveal trailer and wishlist now
16 April, 2026. The Dungeon Company is hiring, and the stakes have never been higher. Infamous Keepers, a brand-new tower defense / tactical roguelite set in the Legend of Keepers universe, has been officially revealed by Goblinz Studio. Coming toPC via Steam in Q1 2027, players will step into the role of a Dungeon Keeper tasked with defending their domain against relentless waves of heroic intruders by any means necessary.
Watch the brand new Infamous Keepers reveal trailer here
Blending strategic planning with roguelite progression, Infamous Keepers challenges players to build, adapt, and survive in a world where failure isn’t just painful, it’s career-ending. Following massive layoffs at the Dungeon Company, portals between dungeons have been shut down, leaving Keepers isolated and under pressure to prove their worth. If a band of heroes makes it through your dungeon… you’re out.
To succeed, players must design deadly defenses, placing traps and towers with precision to halt incoming enemies. But a good Keeper knows that tools alone aren’t enough! Employees must be managed wisely, whether sent into the fray to slow down invaders or assigned to boost the power of defensive structures.
Between assaults, the real decisions begin. Recruit new monsters, invest in upgrades, trade resources or make more questionable management choices to secure rare advantages. Every run presents new challenges, from unpredictable events to an ever-changing roster of enemies, forcing players to constantly adapt their strategy.
And when all else fails… step in yourself.
As the final line of defense, Keepers can unleash powerful spells and abilities to eliminate any survivors who make it to the heart of the dungeon. Grow stronger over time, refine your approach, and transform your dungeon into a deadly, profit-generating machine feared by heroes across the realm.
With its mix of tactical depth, dark humour, and roguelite replayability, Infamous Keepers offers a fresh twist on dungeon management, where every decision matters, and every mistake could be your last performance review.
Wishlist Infamous Keeperson Steam today to stay up to date ahead of its 2027 launch, and start preparing your dungeon for the heroes who won’t make it back out.
About Goblinz Publishing
Goblinz is an indie game developer and publisher based in France specializing in strategy and management games. The studio’s first title Dungeon Rushers debuted in 2016. Following the game’s successful launch, the studio followed up with Robothorium, released in 2018 and has since worked on numerous other titles such as Legend of Keepers, Hero’s Hour, Shogun Showdown, Microtopia, and more.
Bring weird and wonderful art to life in your very own manuscript workshop
London, UK – April 16, 2026 – Well met, dear scribe! Illustrate incredible medieval artworks, manage your own arts & crafts workshop, and fulfil peculiar client requests to become the land’s most celebrated scribe in SCRIPTORIUM: MASTER OF MANUSCRIPTS,available today on Steam.
Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts – Launch Trailer:
Welcome to your very own cozy manuscript workshop, a relaxing space to create beautiful and bizarre medieval works of art. Create your own character in Story Mode and take on commissions from prestigious patrons from across the land. Illustrate medieval themed pieces, from battles and romances, to love letters and blackmail notes. Design maps, memes, masquerade balls and other bizarre creations, all while uncovering a royal drama in a kingdom overflowing with gossip.
Decorate your workshop with furniture, lighting, tapestries, flowers, windows, columns, and carpets – then make it yours with a pet companion by your side, from a purring cat to a loyal dog, or even a tiny dragon. Home is where the art is!
Prefer pure creativity? Put quill to parchment in Sandbox Mode to enjoy an entire suite of creativity away from clients and commissions. Recreate historic masterpieces or craft your own! With a blank parchment, the entire library of medieval assets, and just you and your boundless imagination, delve into a huge range of drag-and-drop artworks inspired by the deepest reaches of history to help bring your masterpiece to life.
KEY FEATURES
Create medieval masterpieces for a colourful cast of clients from across the kingdom, illustrating manuscripts and artworks each with their own flair of medieval humour.
Utilise a vast library of drag-and-drop assets all inspired by real medieval manuscripts and marginalia. Add finishing touches to your canvas with illuminated initials, ornaments, borders and other weird little details.
Manage and decorate your manuscript workshop to your liking, with additional furniture, tapestries, lighting fixtures, flowers, carpets, windows or even a perfect pet companion. Personalise your scriptorium until it’s the coziest workshop in all the land.
Discover a hilarious, gossip-fuelled narrative in Story Mode, or unleash your creativity with the entire suite of assets and tools in Sandbox Mode.
Save your creations to an in-game gallery, and export your works of art as PNG files for printing and social sharing. Use the scriptorium to create TTRPG maps, props, handouts or other hobbyist, non-commercial projects.
SCRIPTORIUM: MASTER OF MANUSCRIPTS is available now on Steam for £12.99 GBP // $14.99 USD // €14.99 EUR, with an additional 20% launch discount available until April 30th.
ABOUT YAZA GAMES Yaza Games is an award-winning indie game studio from Poland, best known for Inkulinati – an ink-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts. Brought together by pure chance, we create hand-crafted worlds spiced with bizarre medieval humour.
ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT Mythwright is an independent publisher founded by industry veterans. Established in 2024, Mythwright has already signed a range of exciting titles including Thronefall, Kaiju Cleanup, TerraTech Legion, TerraTech Worlds, TerraTech, Going Medieval, Cleaner Company, Cozy Marbles, Galacticare, War for the Overworld, Bladesong, Innkeep, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Deadstick – Bush Flight Simulator and Touch Type Tale – Strategic Typing.
The Kickstarter-crushing SHMUP launches today on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S following its acclaimed Genesis debut
PITTSBURGH, PA — April 16, 2026 — Creative-first publisher Mega Cat Studios today announced that the surreal, future metal fantasy shoot-’em-up ZPF is now available digitally for $9.99 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
ZPF is also Steam Deck verified, delivering a seamless handheld experience as players soar through its future metal fantasy realms and take on screen-filling bosses. More information can be found in the game’s latest Kickstarter update.
One of the most anticipated shooters of 2025, ZPF earned massive praise from critics and fans of the genre when it soared onto the Genesis and Mega Drive last year following a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign that reached more than 1300% of its Kickstarter goal. Now, ZPF brings its surreal, high-intensity action to modern platforms, inviting even more players to dive into a fever dream of mind-melting visuals, endless layers of parallax, and relentless arcade gameplay inspired by some of the most beloved shooters of the 16-bit era.
“ZPF has always been about pushing the boundaries of what a modern 16-bit shooter can be,” said James Deighan, CEO of Mega Cat Studios. “From its origins as a passion project on the Genesis that resonated with backers around the world to its launch on modern platforms, we’re thrilled to finally bring this surreal shooter to an even wider audience.”
To celebrate today’s launch, Mega Cat Studios has released an explosive launch trailer showcasing ZPF’s over-the-top action. Watch as Gladius, Gold, and Knight soar through vibrant dreamscapes, weave through waves of bullets, and tear through nightmarish foes.
Key Features:
Go head-to-head against hordes of screen-filling bosses
Test your skills with a rewarding scoring system that encourages bold play
Battle through 6+ levels of surreal sci-fi, horror, and fantasy landscapes
Master three unique characters, each with their own play style
Experience a high-energy chiptune soundtrack that amplifies the action
Developed by ZPF Team, ZPF is an explosively energetic shooter inspired by genre classics such as Lords of Thunder, Elemental Master, and Thunder Force III & IV, blending retro sensibilities with modern design to create the ultimate 16-bit shooter experience.
About Mega Cat Studios Mega Cat Studios is a game development and publishing studio built by the people who never stopped loving games. Home to global top sellers and world-renowned licensed IP, including FNAF, God of War, and Backyard Baseball, Mega Cat brings obsessive attention to detail to every game, from original IP to beloved properties. We make games for fans who love to play them.
The Atomic Pass’ fourth and final DLC concludes the story of Atomic Heart with its biggest DLC yet!
Experience the complete adventure with Atomic Heart’s new Ultimate Edition, out now
PARIS – April 16, 2026 –Focus Entertainment and Mundfish Studio are excited to welcome players back to the beautifully dystopian world of Atomic Heart today with the release of DLC 4 – “Blood on Crystal” on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Dive into the technological nightmare that is Facility 3826 and prepare for the all-out, guns-blazing conclusion of Atomic Heart’s story, featuring over eight hours of action-packed content!
Brace yourself for an all-out bloody showdown
Experience the thrilling, high-stakes conclusion of Atomic Heart with “Blood on Crystal!” P-3, the Twin and their comrades must venture deeper into Facility 3826 than ever before to battle CHAR-les and make a last desperate bid to save humanity from total annihilation. Visit the new Wave Platform and the classified Crystal Complex while unearthing the unspeakable truth behind CHAR-les’ nefarious plans.
Face a new breed of enemies with all the might of your arsenal
Take on the ultimate threat as you face off against the Polymorphs, a new cast of mysterious beings spawned from the horrific experiments of CHAR-les himself. Harnessing the properties of polymer to assume elemental forms, the Polymorphs will force you to adapt your fighting style on the fly and make the most of your arsenal. Thankfully, you now have access to the mightiest glove abilities and weapons to deal with them. You’ll need all the firepower you can get against Facility 3826’s wildest bosses yet!
The Ultimate Edition is now available everywhere
In addition to “Blood on Crystal,” today also marks the release of Atomic Heart’s new Ultimate Edition – the most complete version of the game – on all digital stores. You can also get your hands on the Ultimate Edition’s limited physical release, which includes an exclusive new SteelBook, the Atomic Pass’ four DLCs, a digital artbook, and every single weapon and glove cosmetic released so far.
Download the OST Volume 6
Alongside the release of “Blood on Crystal,” all owners of Atomic Heart’s original soundtrack now have access to its 6th and final volume, featuring the game’s signature energetic rock versions of famous Soviet songs and much more.
Photo-adventure from Shueisha Games and SIGONO INC. available now with a 10% launch discount
Tokyo, Japan — 16 April 2026 — Shueisha Games and Taipei-based developer SIGONO INC. today announced that OPUS: Prism Peak is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. To celebrate the launch, the teams have also unveiled a brand-new trailer. The official website has been updated with all new content.
OPUS: Prism Peak is available now at the following stores:
10% Off Launch Sale — Available for 2 weeks! To mark the release, OPUS: Prism Peak is on sale at 10% off its regular price across all platforms from April 16. Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to start the adventure at a discount.
About OPUS: Prism Peak “One click of the shutter, and it’s goodbye.” On his way home for the first time in years, 40-year-old Eugene — a former photojournalist turned café owner — is suddenly swept into a mysterious and beautiful realm called the Land of Bow. There he meets a girl with no memories and, inexplicably, the camera he had long since given up. Together, they journey toward the mountain peak she calls home, uncovering the secrets of this strange world one photograph at a time.
About SIGONO INC. SIGONO INC. is a Taipei-based game studio dedicated to creating unique, heartfelt experiences that bring joy to players worldwide. Their OPUS series has earned widespread acclaim for its distinctive anime-inspired visuals, emotionally resonant storytelling, and memorable soundtracks, cultivating a passionate global fanbase.
