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Archive for June, 2025

Cologne/Berlin, Germany – June 7th, 2025 – btf Games and co-publishing partner ByteRockers Games are delighted to announce that their 2D hand-drawn metroidvania, Constance, will be releasing on PC on November 24th 2025 and will follow on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 in 2026. A new release date trailer shows off the game’s flow-state-inducing, paint-based platforming and combat, as well as giving us a peek at the game’s deeper themes based on the protagonist’s declining mental health, manifested in her attempts to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world.

Transform into paint to dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies, and utilize an array of unique brush techniques to experience a constant state of flow. But beware: using your brush techniques will corrupt your paint. Rely on them too much and you’ll become fully corrupted, so learn to strive for balance! Become stronger by unlocking new brush techniques, defeating threatening foes, overcoming platforming challenges, and solving complex puzzles to advance your progress as you uncover Constance’s past! Help her understand her personal struggles, unlock her creativity, and find her inner purpose.

Explore more than six unique biomes in Constance’s inner-world, with each region featuring its unique set of enemies and characters representing different aspects of her psyche and personal history. Uncover countless secrets, multiple paths, deadly boss battles, characters, side quests and collectibles in this nonlinear interconnected inner-world.

“We’re really excited to be able to finally reveal that you’ll be able to play Constance on PC on November 24th,” said Sebastian Drews, Game Director at btf Games. “We really appreciate all the great feedback we’ve had on the game so far from people that have played the game at events or checked out the demo on Steam and we can’t wait to release an even better version of the game you’ve had a taste of this November – unless Team Cherry shadowdrops Hollow Knight: Silksong in the same week. Please don’t do that, Team Cherry.”

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Gateshead, United Kingdom – June 7th, 2025 – Coatsink are delighted to reveal that ISLANDERS: New Shores will be releasing on July 10th on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch. The game’s relaxing atmosphere and streamlined strategy is on show in a new release date trailer that debuted today at the Wholesome Direct.

Coatsink can also reveal that ISLANDERS: New Shores will be getting free content updates throughout the rest of 2025! These free content updates include monthly challenges, a new biome, seasonal updates, a new boon, and new rewards too. Details will be posted on Steam for ISLANDERS: New Shores, explaining when each free content update will be dropping and what is included, so make sure you are following and have ISLANDERS: New Shores wishlisted!

ISLANDERS: New Shores offers a world of tranquil creativity that welcomes longtime fans and newcomers to explore, build, and strategise like never before. In New Shores, you are presented with a series of beautiful islands to build on, starting each level with an inventory of buildings to choose from. Carefully consider where to place them based on their unique properties to get the most points over the course of the stage as you unlock more structures in a title that reigns in the overwhelming complexity of the sprawling city-builder to deliver minimalist shots of short yet cerebral strategy.

Let’s unroll the blueprints and take a look at how ISLANDERS: New Shores builds on the foundations of the first game!  One key new feature is the introduction of “boons”. Boons are one-time power ups unlocked on each stage as you collect points, offering a helping hand that will become vital as you take on the game’s tricker levels. Boons can allow you to duplicate buildings in your inventory and replace buildings you’ve already built. There’s more for you to discover for yourself, with each boon offering an intriguing new twist on how you go about building your town.

Let’s unroll the blueprints and take a look at the new features ISLANDERS: New Shores is bringing too!  One key new feature is the introduction of “boons”. Boons are one-time power ups unlocked on each stage as you collect points, offering a helping hand that will become vital as you take on the game’s tricker levels. Boons can allow you to duplicate buildings in your inventory and replace buildings you’ve already built. There’s more for you to discover yourself in the full game, with each boon offering an intriguing new twist on how you go about building your city.

ISLANDERS: New Shores also features the new Sandbox mode, new building types to play with, advanced scoring mechanics and unique island properties. There’s also a Photo Mode with filters and a turntable camera for you to capture snaps of your aesthetically pleasing creations on the stunning natural landscapes New Shores offers up.  For streamers among you, there is Twitch integration, allowing viewers to vote on what to pick.

Key Features

• Two modes: High Score and Sandbox with separate saves
• 44 unique building types and 7 stunning island properties
• 50 dynamic island generators offering endless variety
• Photo Mode with filters and a turntable camera
• 75 minutes of original, immersive music
• Boons: new one-time power-ups for strategic gameplay
• Advanced scoring systems that reward clever tactics
• Twitch integration for an interactive streaming experience

Source: PR Email