The wait is over, Dreamers. The Being and Becoming open playtest is LIVE NOW on Steam!
Dive into a world where gorgeous, handcrafted pixel art meets a nightmare that warps reality itself. As a rare lucid dreamer, you are the only hope to defy the prophecy of The Word and consume the spirits of the corrupted to save what remains of a dying kingdom.
What’s waiting for you in the Playtest?
The Beginning of the Nightmare: Play through the game’s intro and explore multiple hauntingly beautiful locations.
Master Your Arsenal:Experiment with a redesigned combat system featuring stamina mechanics and both light/heavy weapon archetypes (like the Exalted Axe and Cleaver).
Face the Corruption: Challenge two epic bosses and a variety of regular enemies, including the swarm-heavy “Ghosts.”
New Movement Abilities: Test out the new Slide move, ledge-clinging, and improved platforming responsiveness.
How to Join:
Head over to the Being and Becoming Steam page.
Look for the “Join the Being and Becoming Playtest” banner.
Click “Request Access” and dive into the Collective Dream!
Release Window Update: We are also thrilled to announce that the full journey begins in 2026!
Don’t let the beauty of the forest or the grandeur of the cathedral lull your vigilance—the deeper you descend, the more treacherous it becomes.
Play the Playtest & Wishlist on Steam: https://s.team/a/1917990
Bandai Namco is not playing it safe with Code Vein II! The latest trailer confirms this is way more than just a sequel.
We’re moving beyond the “Anime Dark Souls” tag with massive new mechanics:
Wield Time as a Weapon: The story centres on navigating past and present versions of a collapsing world.
Enhanced Combat: Introduction of Formae (Weapon, Bequeathed, and Defensive) and the new Jails system for tactical advantages.
The Partner System: Our new ally, Lou, looks like she’ll be central to the mystery of the Luna Rapacis.
Pre-orders are live now, and the demo arrives next week (January 23). Your custom Revenant transfers to the full game, so start planning your “drip” now!
Release Date: January 30, 2026 Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Find out more here – https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/code-vein/code-vein-2
From the visionaries at @A44Games comes The Blood of Dawnwalker, a journey into a world where light is a luxury and survival is earned in blood. If you loved the soul-shifting combat of Ashen and the explosive rhythm of Flintlock, you aren’t ready for what’s coming next.
Sharpen your blades. The dawn is farther away than you think.
A new legend is being forged in the dark.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is officially on our radar. A44 Games is back to redefine the ARPG genre with their signature style and visceral combat.
In a world full of open-world RPGs vying for our attention, one upcoming title is looking to stand apart by taking a page straight out of the genre’s classics: Of Ash and Steel. Developed by Fire & Frost and published by tinyBuild, this third-person, open-world action RPG promises a return to the no-hand-holding, pure-exploration experience of beloved 2000s games.
Set for release on PC (Steam and GOG) on November 6, 2025, Of Ash and Steel is shaping up to be a game for those who fondly remember a time before glowing quest markers dictated every move.
A Low-Fantasy World That Doesn’t Hold Your Hand
Of Ash and Steel places you on the island of the Kingdom of the Seven, a realm that has fallen into disrepair and is plagued by the threat of volcanic ash. You start not as a mighty hero, but as Tristan, a humble orphan-turned-cartographer whose main skill, ironically, fails him when his expedition’s ship is wrecked on the shores of Grayshaft.
This focus on a “zero-to-hero” journey is central to the experience. The developers at Fire & Frost have made a bold commitment: there are no quest markers or compasses. You must pay attention to in-world directions, landmarks, and your own instincts to navigate the dangerous, fixed-level world. This commitment to player-driven exploration is perhaps the game’s most compelling feature, encouraging a level of immersion and discovery often missing in modern titles.
Challenging Combat and Deep Customisation
Getting around is one thing, but surviving is another. The game features challenging action-RPG combat, utilising swords, bows, and even basic magic. This isn’t a power fantasy right out of the gate—initial encounters can be lethal, a stark reminder that Tristan is a novice.
The combat system offers depth with three different stances and a variety of weapon types (axes, swords, rapiers, etc.). As you progress, you’ll invest in attributes like Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, Insight, and Fortitude, allowing you to truly tailor your fighting style and unlock abilities. The survival elements, requiring you to stay fed and watered, further ground the experience in a gritty, low-fantasy reality.
The Soul of the Classics
The developers cite inspiration from classics like Gothic, The Witcher, and Fable, and it shows in the game’s DNA:
No Level Scaling: Just like classic RPGs, enemies inhabit fixed locations with set levels. Wander off the beaten path too early, and you’ll find yourself quickly overwhelmed—a thrilling risk-reward structure.
NPC Reactivity: Characters in the world won’t treat you like a legendary saviour from the start. They react to your fame, armour, and accomplishments, meaning your journey from vagrant cartographer to respected force is acknowledged by the inhabitants of Grayshaft.
Skill-Based Progression: Beyond combat, skills extend to professions like crafting, cooking, and alchemy, offering various ways to survive, earn money, and prepare for your next dangerous venture.
Ready to Forge Your Path?
Of Ash and Steel is a breath of fresh air for fans of demanding, richly detailed RPGs. It challenges you to slow down, explore, and learn the world’s secrets through sheer grit and observation. If you’re tired of being led by the hand and crave a world that pushes back, this low-fantasy epic from Fire & Frost and tinyBuild should be high on your wishlist.
Are you ready to dive into the ash and steel and forge your own legend? Let us know what you think of this old-school approach in the comments!
The time has come for the excellent Mortal Rite to be unleashed for players on PC, this game is said to be a crossover between a souls-like and a roguelike game, bringing in all of the elements that make a game great as you take on the bodies of resurrected champions on a quest to reclaim the shattered lands. Make no mistake this is a game that uses a melee-style combat system, so every blow will count. The Mortal Rite game is available now on Steam Early Access.
To find out more about the Mortal Rite game you can head on over to the games page on Steam here https://store.steampowered.com/app/1655990/Mortal_Rite/ or go to the official game website here https://mortalrite.com/
This is the Kingdom of Fallen: The Last Stand game where the idea is to gather clues, fight off the enemies and find your daughter, this is more than a game it is a quest and you are going to use all of your skills of deduction and fighting in order to get through this game and find your missing daughter. The game has been developed by a team of four at Digital Souls, but you would not know that as this game is quality and has some serious graphics that will blow your mind.
Find out more about the Kingdom of Fallen: The Last Stand game here; https://store.steampowered.com/app/2618360/Kingdom_of_Fallen_The_Last_Stand/
