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  • SHIFT-UP — DARK MACHINE THE GAME BETA OPENS DECEMBER 18, SIGN UP NOW

    SHIFT-UP — DARK MACHINE THE GAME BETA OPENS DECEMBER 18, SIGN UP NOW

    Step into the cockpit. DARK MACHINE PROJECT and developer LIONA Interactive are recruiting commanders for the first technical beta of DARK MACHINE THE GAME — the blockbuster mecha shooter tied to the upcoming cross-media anime series. The fight begins December 18, and you can sign up right now via Steam.


    THE DARK AWAITS — PILOT YOUR MACHINE

    Built around the revolutionary Shift-Up system, DARK MACHINE THE GAME lets you transform between three distinct mech classes mid-battle — the agile Worker, high-speed Ride Loader, and towering Gigant Loader. Each offers a completely different playstyle, and knowing when to shift could mean the difference between victory and wreckage.

    • 7v7 PvP — Terminal Siege — clash over anchor points, crush enemy defences, and demolish the opposing base
    • 27 unique mechs — customise loadouts, colours, and parts to build your perfect war machine
    • Fully destructible battlefields — every skyscraper and barrier can be reduced to rubble, reshaping the map in real time
    • PvE mode — team up to face overwhelming hordes when you want a break from competitive combat
    • Cross-media universe — the game’s story runs alongside DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION, produced by Goro Taniguchi with mechanical design by Hidetaka Tenjin

    BETA DETAILS

    • When: Friday 18 December – Friday 25 December 2026
    • Where: PC via Steam
    • How: Sign up directly through the Steam store page — selected participants receive special in-game rewards
    • Full release: Slated for 2027

    “Embrace your hunger. Before the world burns.” — DARK MACHINE PROJECT

    Palma Energy is waiting. Commanders are needed. Will you answer the call?

    Sign up & wishlist on Steam

    Find out more here: DARK MACHINE


    #DARKMACHINE #DARKMACHINETHEGAME #LIONAInteractive #MechaShooter #ShiftUp #SteamPlaytest #BetaSignUp #AnimeGame #CrossMedia #SciFiGaming #TechMash

  • STRIKE IT RICH AMONG THE STARS — PROSPECTS: BUILD YOUR SPACE MINING EMPIRE

    STRIKE IT RICH AMONG THE STARS — PROSPECTS: BUILD YOUR SPACE MINING EMPIRE

    Independent British solo studio Lovell Games has unveiled Prospects, a brand-new space mining management sim where you’ll carve a fortune from the rocks and ice of the cosmos. The Steam page is live today, with the full game set to launch in 2027.


    YOUR OUTPOST AMONG THE STARS

    Prospects puts you in charge of a deep-space mining operation — starting small with a single rig and building up into a sprawling, self-sustaining colony across multiple asteroids and planets. Balance extraction rates, keep your crews fed and safe, upgrade your fleet, and ship precious cargo back through the void. It’s a sim about big risks, bigger rewards, and keeping your operation profitable when everything out here wants to shut you down.

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    • Build across worlds — establish mines, refineries, habitats and transport hubs on different celestial bodies
    • Manage every link in the chain — from drilling raw ore to refining, shipping, and selling for maximum profit
    • Crew matters — keep your miners rested, equipped and motivated; happy workers dig deeper and stay longer
    • Navigate the void — trade routes, supply runs, and the occasional hazard of deep-space operations
    • Grow at your own pace — sandbox-friendly progression, no forced timers, just you and the frontier

    ON THE HORIZON

    • Steam page live now — wishlist today to stay updated
    • Launch window: 2027
    • Developed solo in the UK — built with passion by Lovell Games

    The galaxy’s full of riches — they’re just waiting for someone bold enough to go get them. Are you ready to stake your claim?

    Wishlist Prospects on Steam

    Find out more here: Prospects Game


    #ProspectsGame #LovellGames #SpaceSim #MiningSim #ManagementGame #IndieDev #BritishDev #SteamWishlist #SciFiGaming #2027Release #TechMash

  • Soar, Survive, Settle — ATMOSFAR Takes Flight to Steam Early Access This Thursday

    Soar, Survive, Settle — ATMOSFAR Takes Flight to Steam Early Access This Thursday

    Apog Labs and Shueisha Games lift the skybound veil — your aerial odyssey begins October 29

    Imagine a world where the ground beneath your feet is never the same for long. Where islands drift through endless cloudscape, storms rage at altitude, and your home is not a place — it’s a vessel. That world is ATMOSFAR, and it lands on Steam Early Access this Thursday, October 29th, brought to you by developer Apog Labs and publisher Shueisha Games.

    Welcome to Tycos — Where the Sky Is the Frontier

    ATMOSFAR unfolds across the alien planet Tycos — a breathtaking, open world of floating islands, soaring biomes, and secrets scattered across the horizon. You’re not just surviving here; you’re unravelling the mystery of humanity’s furthest outpost, long silent and now waiting to be found.

    Every expedition is a journey upward and outward:

    • Master physics-driven flight — pilot, bank, and hover through turbulent skies, jetstreams, and unpredictable weather systems
    • Explore drifting biomes — from mist-shrouded cloud forests to wind-blasted high plateaus, each zone holds unique resources, flora, and dangers
    • Scavenge, craft, and advance — harvest scrap and rare materials to upgrade your ships, expand your base, and unlock the technology to venture further than anyone has gone before

    Your Fleet — Wings for Every Mission

    You don’t fly alone — you command a growing fleet of specialised vessels:

    VesselRole
    Scout WaspFast, agile — perfect for charting unclaimed skies
    Utility WaspDeploy portable camps and workbenches anywhere you land
    Cargo/Hauler WaspAirlift heavy scrap and precious resources back home
    Fighter WaspDefend your crew and your Cloud Cruiser from airborne threats

    Every Wasp is fully customisable — swap engines, hulls, and parts, then personalise livery with colours and decals to make each ship yours.

    The Cloud Cruiser — Your Home Above the Clouds

    Your Cloud Cruiser is more than a base — it’s a massive, moving airship that travels with you. It houses your hangar, your workshops, your storage, and your crew. Furnish it, expand it, and keep it fuelled and powered — because when the skies turn dangerous, the Cruiser is your sanctuary.

    Solo or Squad Up — Fly Together

    ATMOSFAR supports single-player and online co-op for up to four people from day one. Share the helm: one pilots the Cruiser, another scouts ahead, two haul resources — or split up and rendezvous later. The sky’s big enough for all of you.

    What’s the Early Access Plan?

    The team has confirmed Early Access will run for roughly nine months, with regular updates refining gameplay, expanding the map, and adding new mechanics. The launch build already delivers the core experience — flight, exploration, base-building, and the first major story arc — with more regions, ships, and narrative beats landing as development progresses.

    Lift-Off Is Thursday — Wishlist Now

    ATMOSFAR arrives on Steam Early Access — Thursday, October 29th. Pricing details are live on the store page; a temporary Early Access discount is planned, with a price increase expected alongside the full 1.0 release later.

    Your adventure waits above the clouds. Set your course.

    More info on: ATMOSFAR


    #ATMOSFAR #ApogLabs #ShueishaGames #SurvivalGame #CoOpGaming #SteamEarlyAccess #SciFiGaming #FlyingGame #PCGaming #TechMash

  • Squad Up Across the Stars — M.O.A.B. Update Delivers Full Co-Op for Warped Universe

    Squad Up Across the Stars — M.O.A.B. Update Delivers Full Co-Op for Warped Universe

    The biggest build has arrived — and you don’t have to face the galaxy alone anymore.

    Warped Games has officially unleashed M.O.A.B. — short for “Mother of All Builds” — a landmark free update that transforms Warped Universe, its free-to-play sci-fi PvE looter shooter, by enabling full 4?player co?op across every single game mode. Whether you’re duking it out on planetary surfaces, soaring through the void, or commanding from the tactical table, your squad flies with you.

    Three Styles, One Squad — All Co?Op, All Free

    What makes M.O.A.B. truly unique is that it doesn’t just tack co?op onto one part of the game — it rewires the entire experience so that ground combat, space flight, and turn?based tactics all support up to four players simultaneously:

    ModeInspirationWhat You Do Together
    Third?Person Ground CombatHelldiversSquad up, deploy tactics, and tear through enemy lines in real?time
    Space Flight & CombatEverspace co?opPilot side?by?side through asteroid fields, dogfight enemy fleets, and defend your ship as a team
    Turn?Based TacticsXCOMPlan, position, and execute coordinated strikes with clear initiative order — now with friends at your side

    “Not many space games let you fly missions next to your friends,” the team notes. And turn?based play now includes a shared initiative bar so everyone always knows whose move it is.

    Built Together — Years in the Making

    When Warped Universe launched into Early Access back in May 2026, squad co?op was the single most requested feature. Delivering it meant rebuilding movement systems, animations, networked gameplay, and AI behaviour from the ground up — a massive engineering undertaking:

    “I jumped out of my chair in excitement the moment we as a team logged in to a mission together and flew side by side. It’s been years of waiting for this moment, and it was such an unreal feeling to be able to battle together.”

    — Adam Straney, Co?Founder, Warped Games

    Lobbies, Loot, and Levelled Threats

    • Public & Private Lobbies — join open squads or invite only your crew; built?in voice and text chat keeps you coordinated
    • Shared Rewards — rare Residium and loot are distributed across the team; everyone takes something home
    • Scaling Difficulty — enemies grow deadlier the larger your squad, so balance never breaks
    • Smarter Foes — updated AI now takes cover, flanks, and attacks in unison — exactly like a coordinated enemy squad should
    • No Paywall — everything in the M.O.A.B. update is 100% free; Warped Universe remains entirely free?to?play with no pay?to?win mechanics

    More Than a Game — a Shared Galaxy

    The update also deepens what makes Warped Universe special: every mission you complete powers planetary facilities that benefit every player in the community. Whether you run solo or with a full squad, your progress contributes to unlocking new worlds and permanent buffs for everyone.

    Warped Universe — M.O.A.B. Update is live now, free on Steam


    #WarpedUniverse #MOABUpdate #WarpedGames #CoOpGaming #LooterShooter #SciFiGaming #FreeToPlay #Helldivers #Techmash #Everspace #XCOM #PCGaming #SteamEarlyAccess #SquadGoals

  • Heart of the Alien World — Neosis Echoes Trailer Reveals Varos, Where Your Feelings Shape the Planet

    Heart of the Alien World — Neosis Echoes Trailer Reveals Varos, Where Your Feelings Shape the Planet

    Survival isn’t just about hunger or thirst — it’s about how you feel.

    The three-person independent team behind Neosis Echoes has officially unveiled the first-ever gameplay trailer for their open-world sci-fi survival-craft action game, inviting players to Varos — an alien world where your emotional state doesn’t just affect your character — it transforms the planet itself.


    What Is Neosis Echoes?

    Neosis Echoes rethinks survival from the ground up. Stranded on a mysterious, lush, and dangerous alien world, you must gather resources, build bases, craft gear, and fight for your life — but with a radical twist: everything you feel changes everything you see.

    The team calls this Reactive Survival, built around a system they’ve named The Emotional Loop:

    • The environment impacts your mood — stormy skies, serene valleys, or terrifying encounters shift your emotional state
    • Your mood changes the world — calm might grow protective flora; fear could spawn storms; anger might draw aggressive wildlife
    • Every choice, every reaction, ripples outward — creating a living, breathing feedback loop where you and Varos reshape one another

    The Trailer — First Look at Varos

    The debut gameplay trailer offers the clearest glimpse yet of what makes Neosis Echoes stand apart, showing:

    • Lush, alien biomes — from glowing forests to crystalline highlands, each zone distinct and visually striking
    • Exploration & traversal — climbing, gliding, and uncovering ancient ruins scattered across the planet
    • Base building — constructing shelters and workshops that evolve as you settle in
    • Dynamic combat — facing Varos’s native creatures, where your emotional state can alter your abilities and their behaviour
    • Emotional reactions in action — moments where the weather shifts, vegetation blooms or recedes, and encounters change entirely based on your condition

    Made by Three Hands

    Neosis Echoes is being built by a team of just three developers — a tiny crew taking on a genre dominated by large studios. Their ambition is simple but bold: prove that survival doesn’t need to be just another hunger-and-thirst meter grind. By placing emotion at the centre of the experience, they’re aiming to make your inner state as vital as your oxygen levels.

    “We want Varos to feel alive — not just pretty, but responsive,” the team shared. “If you’re calm, the world might be gentle back. If you’re reckless or afraid, the planet itself might turn against you. Surviving means understanding not just what you need, but how you feel.”

    What We Know So Far

    • Setting — Varos, a vibrant and unpredictable alien world
    • Genre — Open-world survival-craft action
    • Core Hook — Emotion-driven gameplay where your state shapes the environment
    • Release Window — Yet to be announced
    • Platforms — PC, consoles — details coming soon
    • Steam Page — Live now; wishlist available

    More Info: Neosis Echoes


    #NeosisEchoes #Varos #SurvivalGame #SciFiGaming #IndieDev #ReactiveSurvival #OpenWorld #AlienPlanet #NewGameTrailer #PCGaming #Techmash

  • Search, Strike, Survive — Nova Era: Atom Launches Public Playtest on Steam!

    Search, Strike, Survive — Nova Era: Atom Launches Public Playtest on Steam!

    Blast off into the unknown. Publisher Hype Kid and developer Amazing Game have officially opened the “Search, Strike, Extract” public playtest for Nova Era: Atom — their ambitious spaceship MMORPG — and it’s live right now on Steam for PC.

    The Cosmos Awaits — But Danger Awaits Faster

    Nova Era: Atom blends deep space exploration, third-person ship combat, and high-stakes extraction gameplay inside a vast, persistent sci-fi universe. Your mission is right there in the name:

    • Search — Venture into the String Realm, a mysterious high-dimensional frontier brimming with rare resources, ancient secrets, derelict megastructures, and threats lurking in the dark.
    • Strike — Engage in fast-paced tactical combat, solo or in squads of up to five pilots. Customise your loadout, upgrade your vessel, and take on hostile factions and alien entities.
    • Extract — Haul your hard-won loot safely to an exit point — but be warned: venture deeper for better rewards, and the risk of losing everything rises with every jump.

    Build Your Perfect Vessel — Then Fly It Into Danger

    At the heart of the game is your Flux-Core Vessel, a fully customisable starship built from five interchangeable component systems. Mix and match weapons, defences, propulsion, and special modules to suit your playstyle — and swap hot-swap chips mid-combat to adapt on the fly. Choose your role, refine your build, and establish your place in a living MMO galaxy.

    Playtest Details — Don’t Miss Your Chance

    Table

    DetailInfo
    Playtest NameSearch, Strike, Extract — Public Playtest
    StatusLIVE NOW
    PlatformPC — Steam
    EndsOctober 11, 2026
    How to JoinVisit the Nova Era: Atom Steam page ? Request Access ? Play
    DeveloperAmazing Game
    PublisherHype Kid

    No keys, no complicated sign-ups — just head to Steam, hit “Request Access,” and you’re in. Feedback from this playtest will directly shape the game’s ongoing development.

    Ready to Launch?

    The String Realm is open — but not for long. Jump in, explore the unknown, and see if you have what it takes to survive the void.

    Search “Nova Era: Atom” on Steam

    Find out more here


    #NovaEraAtom #SteamPlaytest #MMORPG #SpaceGame #SciFiGaming #IndieDev #AmazingGame #HypeKid #Techmash

  • Warp Into the Galaxy: Sublight Blasts Into Early Access on Steam!

    Warp Into the Galaxy: Sublight Blasts Into Early Access on Steam!

    Space bullet heaven fans, your fleet has arrived — Sublight, the explosive new roguelike from UK solo studio Codebrew Software, has officially launched into Early Access on Steam!

    After a spectacular run with its playable demo — where captains racked up over 60 million kills across just 8 weeks of testing — the full voyage is now underway. Command your own powerful warship, customise your loadout, and carve through endless waves of enemies in a fast-paced, top-down sci-fi adventure built for replayability.

    What’s Available Right Now?

    The Early Access launch delivers a feature-packed experience from day one:

    • 9 unique playable ships
    • 16+ devastating weapon types
    • 6 fully finished levels across 2 distinct enemy factions
    • Multiple bosses and challenging encounters
    • Weekly rotating level modifiers so no two runs feel the same

    Pricing & Availability

    Sublight is available now on Steam

    The free demo remains live on Steam — perfect for anyone who wants to take the helm before committing.

    Charting the Course Ahead

    Early Access is just the beginning. A full roadmap is already laid out, with planned updates through 2026 and beyond, including new enemy factions, flagship hunts, unique boss loot, expanded campaign mechanics, and much more. Codebrew Software has confirmed there are no plans to increase the price at full release, so getting in now locks in the current rate for all future updates.

    Whether you’re a bullet heaven veteran or a fresh recruit to the genre, Sublight brings stylish visuals, satisfying combat, and deep build customisation to the stars.

    Jump in today — the galaxy is waiting.

    Find out more here


    #Sublight #CodebrewSoftware #EarlyAccess #Steam #BulletHeaven #Roguelike #IndieGames #SpaceGames #SciFiGaming #Techmash

  • Sublight Prepares to Warp Into Steam Early Access with Complete Development Roadmap Revealed

    Sublight Prepares to Warp Into Steam Early Access with Complete Development Roadmap Revealed

    Get ready, space captains—Codebrew Software has officially set a launch date for its highly anticipated space bullet heaven roguelike, Sublight. Arriving on Steam Early Access on September 15th, this action-packed indie title combines the chaotic, dopamine-fueled survival of bullet heaven games with the tactical depth and scale of space-sim combat.

    Ahead of next week’s release, the developer has unveiled a full, multi-year content roadmap outlining everything players can expect as the game evolves.

    A Stellar Start: Over 26 Million Kills and Counting

    Sublight has already made a massive impression on players. Following its recent demo updates over the past six weeks, captains have racked up an incredible 26 million kills across more than 10,800 runs.

    Unlike typical bullet heaven games where you play as an agile character on foot, Sublight puts you in command of massive stellar warships. Combat relies heavily on positioning, physics, and managing weapon firing arcs across your vessel while fighting off relentless alien swarms and rogue rebel fleets.

    When the game enters Early Access on September 15th, players will get immediate access to a robust feature set, including:

    • 6 Fully Finished Levels and multiple unique boss fights.
    • 2 Enemy Factions to test your armada against.
    • 9 Playable Ships featuring distinct alternative loadouts.
    • 16+ Weapon Types (from shredding autocannons to piercing railguns) and dozens of passive upgrades.
    • Weekly Rotating Level Modifiers to keep every run unpredictable.

    What’s Next? The Full Early Access Roadmap Revealed

    Codebrew Software isn’t slowing down after launch day. To give fans a clear vision of the journey ahead, the full content roadmap detailing planned updates through late 2027 has been released:

    • Q4 2026: Introduction of a third enemy faction, brand-new playable ships and weapons, expanded build choices, and key balance passes.
    • Q1 2027: Specialised boss-drop weapons, high-stakes enemy flagship hunt missions, and fresh mission archetypes.
    • Q2 2027: A major Refreshed Campaign overhaul featuring an XCOM-style galactic threat map, connected narrative missions, expanded factions, and deep research trees.
    • Q3 2027: Community-Driven Content, allowing players to vote on upcoming ships, weapons, and builds via Discord polls, alongside official mod support and Steam Achievements.

    Prepare to Take the Helm

    Developed by independent UK studio Codebrew Software, Sublight emphasises strong community feedback, with daily developer engagement on Discord and active updates based on player suggestions.

    With its combination of deep warship customisation, satisfying wave-clearing gameplay, and a transparent multi-year post-launch plan, Sublight is shaping up to be one of the autumn’s most exciting indie space titles.

    Sublight launches into Steam Early Access on September 15th. You can try out the free demo and add the game to your Steam Wishlist today.

    Find out more here

    #Sublight #CodebrewSoftware #IndieGames #BulletHeaven #Roguelike #SteamEarlyAccess #PCGaming #GamingNews #SciFiGaming #SpaceSim #techmash

  • Lost Between Realities: Why You Need to Wishlist Uncanyon Right Now

    Lost Between Realities: Why You Need to Wishlist Uncanyon Right Now

    Gamers, take note: a brand-new adventure is looming on the horizon, promising to blur the lines between dimensions, history, and survival. Coming to the Epic Games Store in 2027, Uncanyon invites players to step into a mysterious, forgotten realm tucked directly into the seam between parallel realities.

    If you are a fan of immersive world-building, high-stakes exploration, and uncovering ancient mysteries, Uncanyon is poised to be one of the most intriguing titles of 2027.

    What is Uncanyon?

    Uncanyon was once an abundant world—a vibrant hub teeming with life and resources. However, squeezed into the liminal space where divergent dimensions collide, it has succumbed to isolation and memory loss, slipping through the cracks of existence to become a legendary, “forgotten” world.

    As players step into this unstable, multi-dimensional realm, they will have to navigate shifting environments where the rules of reality aren’t always set in stone. The core gameplay challenges players to explore fractured landscapes, untangle the secrets of its sudden downfall, and survive the unpredictable hazards born from the tear in space-time.

    Key Highlights to Look Forward To:

    • A Reality-Bending World: Explore environments created by the convergence of unparallel realities, offering surreal vistas, unexpected anomalies, and dynamic hazards.
    • Rich Lore & Ancient Secrets: Piece together the history of a once-thriving civilisation and discover what caused Uncanyon to be cast into the void.
    • Atmospheric Survival & Exploration: Adapt to an ever-evolving world where every seam in reality holds both immense danger and hidden wealth.

    Wishlist Today!

    While the launch is slated for 2027, you don’t have to wait to show your support. Heading over to the Epic Games Store and adding Uncanyon to your wishlist now is the best way to keep up with developer updates, teaser trailers, and early access announcements.

    Will you be the one to stitch reality back together, or will you become just another lost secret of the seam?

    Find out more here

    #Uncanyon #EpicGamesStore #IndieGames #GamingNews #WishlistWednesday #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #UpcomingGames2027 #SciFiGaming #techmash

  • Battle, Build, and Blast Off: Tripwire Presents Announces ‘Starforged Legacy’ – A Single-Player Sci-Fi Action Roguelike!

    Battle, Build, and Blast Off: Tripwire Presents Announces ‘Starforged Legacy’ – A Single-Player Sci-Fi Action Roguelike!

    Sci-fi gamers and roguelike fans, get ready to fire up your thrusters! Tripwire Presents—the developer-first publishing division of Tripwire Interactive—has officially announced a global publishing partnership with Second Shift Games for their upcoming title: Starforged Legacy.

    Brought to life by a team of industry veterans at independent developer Second Shift Games, Starforged Legacy promises to combine strategic combat with addictive buildcrafting to create an explosive top-down space warfare experience.

    What is Starforged Legacy?

    At its core, Starforged Legacy is a single-player sci-fi action roguelike where players take control of a variety of experimental warships. Set across a dynamic 2D combat plane, you’ll fight your way through a gauntlet of increasingly difficult, high-stakes missions.

    If you love the satisfying gameplay loop of adapting to chaotic encounters, scavenging valuable resources, and transforming your craft into an unstoppable force, this is one title you need on your radar.

    Key Features to Expect:

    • Experimental Warships: Take the helm of diverse, cutting-edge starships, each offering unique base abilities and playstyles.
    • Deep Buildcrafting: Gather resources on every run to unlock and equip powerful weapons, augments, and ship upgrades. Tweak your loadout on the fly to adapt to incoming threats.
    • Tactical 2D Combat: Smart positioning and spatial awareness are crucial. Manoeuvre through enemy fire, flank hostiles, and make every shot count.
    • The Ultimate Late-Run Power Fantasy: Turn a fragile experimental vessel into a screen-clearing dreadnought. As your build synergises, early-game struggles yield to thrilling power dynamics in late-stage runs.

    Why You Should Be Excited

    The partnership between Tripwire Presents and Second Shift Games brings together decades of developer expertise and publishing passion. Known for supporting creator-driven visions, Tripwire Presents is giving Second Shift Games the platform to deliver a deep, polished, and endlessly replayable sci-fi experience.

    Whether you’re a veteran of top-down shooters or a roguelike enthusiast looking for your next addiction, Starforged Legacy is gearing up to deliver tactical depth and high-octane action in equal measure.

    Stay tuned to TechMash for future updates, gameplay reveals, and release date announcements!

    Find out more here

    #StarforgedLegacy #TripwirePresents #SecondShiftGames #GamingNews #SciFiGaming #Roguelike #IndieGames #PCGaming #TechMash #GamingCommunity

  • EVERSPACE 2 Gets Its Final Cross-Platform Update, Steam Deck Verification & Huge Franchise Sale!

    EVERSPACE 2 Gets Its Final Cross-Platform Update, Steam Deck Verification & Huge Franchise Sale!

    Space pilots, take your seats and lock in your coordinates. Following the recent shadow drop of EVERSPACE 2: Galactic Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2, developer ROCKFISH Games has officially capped off its ambitious eight-year journey.

    The studio has released a final, comprehensive technical update across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. Packed with performance optimisations, Steam Deck Verification, highly requested community bug fixes, and a massive celebratory franchise sale on Steam, this patch serves as the perfect victory lap for one of the most beloved single-player space action RPGs of recent years.

    Here is everything you need to know about the final chapter of EVERSPACE 2 and what’s next for ROCKFISH Games.

    A Worthy Send-off: What’s in the Final Technical Update?

    While the core story and expansion content for EVERSPACE 2 wrapped up with Wrath of the Ancients, the dev team didn’t want to fly off into the sunset without giving all existing platforms one last coat of polish.

    Much of the fine-tuning done behind the scenes to get EVERSPACE 2 running smoothly for its Nintendo Switch 2 launch has trickled down into this cross-platform update. Key highlights include:

    • Steam Deck Verified Status: On-the-go space combat just got a massive upgrade. The update introduces handheld-specific UI adjustments, making text, menus, and HUD elements far easier to read on smaller screens like the Steam Deck.
    • Console Optimisations: Players on console—especially Xbox Series S owners—will notice a smoother ride. Hardware optimisations developed alongside porting partner Engine Software bring improved frame pacing and overall performance stability.
    • Quality-of-Life & Bug Fixes: ROCKFISH Games combed through player feedback to squelch remaining bugs, adjust lighting anomalies, tweak UI responsiveness, and implement minor quality-of-life feature requests from the community.

    The End of an 8-Year Odyssey

    The release marks a poignant milestone for the Hamburg-based studio.

    “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 Michael Schade, CEO and Co-Founder of ROCKFISH Games.

    From its early Kickstarter days to its Early Access debut in 2021 and its massive full launch, EVERSPACE 2 has earned critical acclaim for its fast-paced dogfights, rich loot system, handcrafted star systems, and gripping campaign.

    Barring any emergency hotfixes, this patch marks the official conclusion of post-launch development for EVERSPACE 2.

    What’s Next for ROCKFISH Games?

    If you’re worried this is the end of the line for fans of deep space dogfighting, don’t unbuckle your flight harness just yet.

    ROCKFISH Games has confirmed that while EVERSPACE 2 is content-complete, the team is far from done with sci-fi adventures. Backed by a prestigious €8 million development grant from the German government, the 30-person independent studio has already shifted its primary focus to a brand-new project set within the EVERSPACE universe.

    While details remain strictly under wraps for now, fans can expect the team to deliver another action-packed space adventure down the road.

    Celebrate with the EVERSPACE Steam Sale!

    To mark the update and say thank you to their dedicated community, ROCKFISH Games has launched a limited-time Steam Franchise Sale.

    Whether you are looking to dive into EVERSPACE 2 for the very first time, pick up massive story expansions like Titans or the award-winning Wrath of the Ancients, or grab the rogue-lite original EVERSPACE, discounts across the entire franchise make now the ultimate time to jump into the cockpit.

    Check out the update patch notes on PC, Xbox, or PlayStation, grab your Steam Deck, and enjoy the definitive way to play EVERSPACE 2.

    Clear skies and good hunting out there, pilots!

    Find out more here

    #Everspace2 #RockfishGames #GamingNews #SteamDeck #SpaceRPG #GamingCommunity #IndieGames #SciFiGaming #Xbox #PlayStation #NintendoSwitch2

  • Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars, an Untold Chapter of the Sci-Fi Universe to Mixed Reality This Autumn!

    Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars, an Untold Chapter of the Sci-Fi Universe to Mixed Reality This Autumn!

    Get ready to transform your living room into the deep reaches of space! Fans of Andy Weir’s critically acclaimed, bestselling sci-fi universe are in for a massive treat. A brand-new, interactive mixed-reality experience—Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars—is officially making its way to VR and MR headsets in Autumn 2026.

    Developed by immersive entertainment studio Maze Theory (the team behind Doctor Who: The Edge of Time and Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom) in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios, this original adventure expands the beloved universe with a completely untold chapter of the Hail Mary mission.

    Best of all? Author Andy Weir himself has penned this new story, ensuring every scientific puzzle, witty moment, and high-stakes dilemma stays true to the source material.

    Step Into the Boots of Ryland Grace

    In Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars, players step directly into the first-person perspective of Ryland Grace, the lone surviving astronaut tasking himself with saving humanity.

    As deep space grows increasingly unpredictable, critical systems aboard the ship begin to fail. To survive and keep the mission on track towards Eridani, you’ll have to:

    • Diagnose failing systems across the Hail Mary.
    • Improvise scientific and engineering solutions under immense pressure.
    • Work side-by-side with Rocky, everyone’s favourite alien engineer from Erid, navigating cross-species communication, trust, and co-op problem solving in zero gravity.

    Bringing the Hail Mary Into Your Living Room

    What makes Journey Among the Stars stand out is its seamless integration of Mixed Reality (MR) technology.

    By blending your physical environment with the digital layout of the Hail Mary, the game projects the spaceship’s control panels, diagnostics, and external space view directly over your real-world surroundings. Imagine looking past your living room wall and seeing the infinite black expanse of interstellar space—or having Rocky scuttle past your couch as you troubleshoot critical engine repairs.

    Launching Autumn 2026

    Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars is scheduled to launch in Late 2026 across major VR and MR platforms, including Meta Quest 3 / 3S, PICO 4, and Android XR. Pre-orders and demo details are set to drop very soon, with fresh trailers giving players a sneak peek at the cinematic visuals and immersive co-op mechanics.

    Whether you’re a hardcore sci-fi enthusiast, a fan of Andy Weir’s gripping storytelling, or a headset owner looking for the next showcase title, this interactive adventure is shaping up to be an absolute must-play.

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