If you spent 2024 sobbing over a CRT monitor and navigating the pixelated streets of Metro Manila, get your tissues ready. Polychroma Games and publisher Maximum Entertainment have officially pulled back the curtain on Afterimages, a major narrative expansion for their “Overwhelmingly Positive” indie hit, Until Then.
Announced during IGN Fan Fest 2026, the DLC isn’t just a small addition; it’s a continuation of the game’s deeply personal exploration of grief, memory, and the “quiet persistence” of life.
What’s New in Afterimages?
The DLC introduces two brand-new chapters that follow the original cast as they transition into college life. The story focuses on two parallel journeys:
Sofia’s Story: Sofia returns home to confront the physical and emotional memories she left behind, navigating the weight of absence in her childhood spaces.
Mark’s Story: Mark is moving forward—or trying to. The expansion sees him dealing with the complexities of a “new lover” (fueling plenty of fan theories) while reconnecting with an old friend.
Fresh Gameplay & Digital Upgrades
True to the original’s charm, Afterimages will include more of the “addictively mundane” minigames that made the base game feel so grounded. Players can expect:
New Activities: From tarot reading to baking minigames.
Expanded Phone Features: The in-game smartphone—one of the best UI experiences in recent indie history—is getting an upgrade with dating apps and new video platforms, reflecting the characters’ jump into young adulthood.
Coming to Xbox at Last
In a move that will please completionists and newcomers alike, Maximum Entertainment confirmed that Until Then will finally make its debut on Xbox Series X|S later this year. The Afterimages DLC will launch simultaneously across all platforms, including:
PC (Steam)
PlayStation 5
Nintendo Switch
Xbox Series X|S
“Through their separate journeys, both characters must navigate what it means to move forward while carrying the weight of absence.” — Official Announcement
Why It Matters
Until Then was a sleeper hit for a reason. Its 97% positive rating on Steam isn’t just down to its gorgeous 2.5D pixel art; it’s because of its authentic portrayal of Filipino culture and its gut-punching “True Ending.” For fans who felt the original ending left them wanting just a little more closure (or more time with Mark and the gang), Afterimages looks to be the perfect encore.
Release Date: While a specific day hasn’t been locked in yet, the DLC is “pegged for a 2026 release,” with more details expected in the coming months.
Find out more here – https://www.untilthengame.com/
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