Explore Modern Romance – Play the New Pivot of Hearts Demo Now!

São Paulo, Brazil  – How do you explore love and identity when they don’t conform to traditional expectations? Pivot of Hearts, an upcoming visual novel set in Brazil’s São Paulo, invites players to explore the complexities of relationships through the lens of a Taiwanese-Brazilian protagonist. As part of Steam’s Visual Novel Fest (Mar 3 – 10), Dragonroll Studio is releasing an updated demo with enhanced assets, animations and sound effects calling players to experience a rich story of non-monogamous relationships.

“We’re super excited to share during the Visual Novel Fest what we’ve been working on in Pivot of Hearts. It’s a very small team working hard and with so much care since 2019 in this debut project… And now that the finish line is becoming visible we can’t wait to let everyone know what the game has in store for them. As a visual novel, it breaths in lots of fresh air into the genre, both in game format and theme. The tarot-inspired mechanics empowers players with a lot of self-expression without sacrificing the narrative, while our down-to-earth exploration of non-monogamy is, among other things, intended to contrast with the usual representation in visual novels in general.” says Wilson Kazuo Mizutani, Lead Developer

“One thing we really wanted to do was bring a sense of familiarity to the game – to create characters that would make the player go: ‘Oh, I know that guy!’, and the same goes for many places and activities we see in Pivot of Hearts. Although, some aspects of it might be brand new for international players. For example, we thought it would be cool if a Brazilian celebration like Festa Junina could get the same sort of spotlight as a Matsuri or a High School Cultural Festival gets in Japanese Media. It’s definitely fertile ground for romance!” added Lívia Santos, Art Director

Watch Pivot of Hearts teaser here: https://youtu.be/8Hcf-zLMM0A

About Pivot of Hearts

A Story of Representation and Inclusion
Pivot of Hearts follows the journey of a Taiwanese-Brazilian game developer navigating relationships and self-discovery in modern-day São Paulo. After a long period of isolation, Wén Xiàn starts finding chances to open his heart again: he suddenly reconnects with Etsuko, someone important from his past, and forms an unexpected bond with a new colleague, Cauã. These encounters set off the protagonist on a journey to question all his old notions of love. Through its four chapters, five endings, and over 100,000 words, the game delves into the diversity of relationship structures, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, and body types, offering an authentic and rarely seen narrative in gaming.

Unique Gameplay and Cultural Depth
Blending traditional visual novel storytelling with interactive tarot-inspired mechanics, Pivot of Hearts offers players a rich and engaging experience. The game’s design celebrates São Paulo’s vibrant culture, featuring fictional metal bands, nostalgic anime/game references, and richly detailed urban environments.

Accessibility and Player Experience
Committed to ensuring an inclusive experience, Pivot of Hearts incorporates accessibility-focused design and settings, making the game welcoming to a broad audience, regardless of background or gaming expertise. The game resonates with those seeking stories of growth, love, and identity, whether they are gamers, anime enthusiasts, or fans of narrative-driven media.

Pivot of Hearts updated demo is now available on Steam, offering players a glimpse into the game’s immersive world. With its full release set for later this year, it’s a perfect opportunity to experience Pivot of Hearts ahead of its launch.

Download the Pivot of Hearts demo on Steam now and don’t forget to wishlist the game!

Stay connected for the latest updates on Pivot of Hearts and follow the game on BlueskyInstagramTikTokYouTube, and X.

Join the Pivot of Hearts community on Discord.

About Dragonroll Studio
Dragonroll Studio is a São Paulo-based indie game developer dedicated to making cute but subversive games! The team met in their college years, formed the studio in 2019, and created Pivot of Hearts as their first commercial game. Their dedication to storytelling and inclusivity has earned them accolades, including Best Narrative at SBGames 2022 and a Diversity nomination at BIG Festival, held during Gamescom Latam, 2024. 

For more information, visit the official Dragonroll Studio homepage, join the community on Discord, or follow the studio on Instagram, YouTube, and Bluesky.

Last Drop – The real-life story takes you back to the 90s in Finland

Jyväskylä, Finland – Lohkare Games Oy is proud to reveal their upcoming game Last Drop, an unapologetically raw and humorous journey back to Finland in 1994. You wake up in the fictional city of Nykylä, where Seppo Sahtivaara, also known as Zeze, is already waiting. From that moment on, you are drawn into a story based on real-life experiences.

What makes Last Drop stand out is its unique blend of dark humor, gritty storytelling, and authentic characters inspired by Finnish culture and classic action movies from the 1980s and 1990s. Set in the fictional yet so familiar city of Nykylä, the game explores themes of friendship, addiction, and redemption through the lens of unforgettable characters like Rahikainen, Kuikka, and Seppo (Zeze). Last Drop is a game that doesn’t pull its punches because neither did the era that shaped it.

“I just wanted to tell a story, and using games as a medium is the perfect way. We hope, that this game feels like good old 1990’s and people enjoy the story of Seppo and his friends” stated Henri Koskinen, CEO & Founder, Lohkare Games Oy. Henri continued: “This game is Finland, I have heard that so many times”

Key features:

  • Action-packed open world game with RPG-elements.

  • Authentic storytelling inspired by real-life experiences.

  • Built of Unreal Engine 5 for realistic environments and immersive gameplay.

  • Professional voice acting brings characters to life.

  • Survive and Thrive: hustle for cash to stay afloat.

  • Drive, Ride, and Collect: unlock new cars, bikes, and more.

  • Fight for Respect: take on enemies and claim your place in the city.

Over 90 interns and thesis project participants from institutions like JAMK, Metropolia, and Kajaani University of Applied Sciences have played a key role in Last Drop’s development, contributing to an impressive 40,000 work hours. Remarkably, 32,000 of these hours were completed as internships without external funding, apart from a 25,000 euro grant from the Digidemo Avek fund in 2021.

Get ready for your journey in the last millennium’s Finland and don’t forget to wishlist Last Drop on Steam.

Watch the announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/K0FM42FjGE8

Steam Next Fest demo

Try out Last Drop during the Steam Next Fest. The demo will be available from February 24, 2025 via Steam.

About Lohkare Games Oy

Lohkare Games Oy is an indie game studio founded by Timo (audio & story), Hannes (coder), and Henri (CEO & Founder) with 19 years of experience in animation, video production, sales, and client project management. Having worked with over 100 companies, including Royal Caribbean, Toyota, Valmet, and Kone, the founder brought extensive industry expertise to game development. Last Drop is the studio’s first game and delivers a Tarantino-style story in Kaurismäki Finland.

It Is Never Too Late To Face The Frozen Apocalypse: Acclaimed Demo for Permafrost Challenges Survivalists

Oberhaching, Germany – While the gaming world looks with anticipation to the coming Steam Next Fest starting later in the month, there is still the chance to play one of the hottest demos on Steam. During the October edition of the demo event, the survival adventure Permafrost from development team SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions collected a ‘very positive’ rating from the Steam users for the trial version, which garnered more than 300.000 downloads so far.

Experience the fascination of Permafrost for yourself, when you brave bone-chilling temperatures in arctic-like conditions caused by a world-changing event that resulted in the almost complete extinction of the human race.

Grab your friends and enter the world of Permafrost with up to four players in cooperative multiplayer or take on the hostile environment all by yourself, just accompanied by your dog as a trusted companion.

Exploration, resourcefulness and the sheer will to survive will help you when you construct intricate shelters, cultivate crops to stave off hunger, and harness the power of technology to fend off threats both human and environmental. Be wary of the sub-zero temperatures and the effect they can have on your character’s capabilities, as you fight challenging conditions, hunt elusive prey and utilize salvaged machinery to craft the tools you need to combat the relentless winter.
But don’t wait too long. The closer we get to 
Permafrost’s release date set for later this year, the higher the chances that access to the demo will be discontinued.
Get ready to experience a modern post-apocalyptic setting, combining intricate resource management with deep survival mechanics, before it is too late.

For more details on Permafrost head over the games official Steam page here.

About SpaceRocket Games
SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on Twitter, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.

TURTLE BEACH’S BEST-SELLING STEALTH 600 & STEALTH 500 WIRELESS MULTIPLATFORM GAMING HEADSETS GET NEW COLORWAYS

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH) today unveiled two new striking colorways for the latest Stealth™ 600 and Stealth ™ 500 wireless headsets – two top-rated models in the brand’s critically acclaimed wireless gaming headset range. Turtle Beach’s Designed for Xbox Stealth 600 is getting a new purple colorway, while the Stealth 500 for Xbox or PlayStation® now comes in a cool arctic camo option.

The new Stealth 600 purple and Stealth 500 arctic camo colorways are available for pre-order today from Turtle Beach and will launch this spring. 

“We’re happy to give gamers a wider range of colors for our best-selling Stealth 600 and Stealth 500 models,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Both are top-rated, award-winning wireless gaming headsets, and Turtle Beach’s Stealth 600 series has been the industry’s best-selling gaming headset model by revenue since the first generation was introduced in the U.S.(1)

A genre-bend take on a new competitive digital sports game! Welcome To Vector Strike

Malmo, Sweden –  A new kick-ass competitive game is on its way to PC that could potentially be a game changer in the competitive scene. Built on predictable real world physics, powered by sophisticated rollback systems like the ones in fighting games, Vector Strike delivers an adrenaline inducing experience in a fast-paced 4v4 FPS sports action.  

Vector Strike is a labor of love developed by Chamo Games, a new indie studio that was created by a collective of developers who brought gamers huge titles like Valorant, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, The Division, League of Legends, Hitman, Avatar, Cyberpunk 2077. Vector Strike offers an amazing genre-blend first person sports action like nothing before. Making it a title worthy of wishlisting on Steam. PC gamers, keep your eyes open for this one! The vision: redefining the formula for competitive games
Vector Strike is designed to celebrate strategic spatial thinking and skillful play in competitive gaming. We’re building a game that’s fun for everyone to play and watch, with the goal of becoming a leading competitive digital sport, even one day being part of the Olympics. Competitive games are popular with young people, and we think Vector Strike’s blend of accessible gameplay and high skill cap will resonate with this audience. I’m looking forward to welcoming players already at Next Fest.” Zoher Toutanji, Chief Executive Officer

A new type of FPS: precision, physics and true test of skill

Vector Strike is a new type of FPS. I had the privilege of working on both Call of Duty and Valorant, and we are very proud to create a game that is not about killing or body count, but rather a true test of skill that speaks directly to competitive players. With Vector Strike you can expect a precise FPS where every projectile matters, a game that allows you to showcase your ability to make amazing plays to your friends. Our world class rollback netcode gives you a supersmooth experience during multiplayer matches while our custom physics engine is highly predictable so you can learn, train and constantly get better. This game is designed to incentivize emerging gameplay. We are not here to tell you how to play, you decide the meta, and I can assure you that every match will be a different experience.” Roberto Schiavulli, Chief Creative Officer

Built with players and for players
We came together as a development team with one goal – to create something special for our players and to build it with them. It is exciting to deliver Vector Strike, a game where the players’ voice matters and their experience keeps getting better. Our top priority in live support is to focus our time and energy on delivering regular updates and adding meaningful player features that would make the game more fun and memorable for everyone. We’re dedicated to ensuring our community feels heard, respected, and valued. So join us in Steam’s Next Fest and let’s play!” Stephanie Pecaoco, Executive Producer

Vector Strike Key Features: 

  • Unique Blend of FPS and Sports: FPS shooters are awesome, but it’s always been about line of sight and how fast you are at pressing your left mouse button. In Vector Strike you will experience familiar controls in a new different setting where precision, spatial intelligence and positioning are key for victory.

  • Fast-Paced 4v4 Multiplayer Gameplay: Compete solo or bring your team together and prepare for a match showdown in a 4v4 setting. Pick your character, learn to control their abilities and then it’s just a question of outplaying your opponents with great strategy, tactical thinking, and, of course, pure shooting skill!

  • Deep Learning Curve: Easy to grasp, challenging to master, adding a new layer of challenge for players who are willing to dominate the courts. Vector Strike has been designed with an infinite skill ceiling, you find a way to win, everyone will have to learn and adapt. 

  • Community-Driven Development: We want this game to grow with you, we want to build features that are meaningful and make a difference on the way you experience the game. We are going Early Access for that so that we can cater around the community that we have.

What are you waiting for, wishlist Vector Strike now on Steam!

Vector Strike’s Gameplay Trailer is available on YouTube.

Also, Vector Strike’s demo will also be available to be played for free during Steam Next Fest on the 24th of February, don’t forget to test it out!

Follow Vector Strike on Bluesky and TikTok. Also don’t forget to join our community on Discord!

About Chamo Games:
Chamo Games, co-founded by industry veterans Zoher Toutanji and Roberto Schiavulli, brings together decades of experience from leading companies including Riot Games, Activision, Square Enix, Ubisoft and IO Interactive. Dedicated to crafting exceptional gaming experiences, Chamo Games is driven by a mission to deliver the ultimate in-game enjoyment to players worldwide. Fueled by a commitment to kindness, the studio aims to ignite passion and create fun through innovative gameplay experiences. 

For more information, visit www.chamogames.com

TURTLE BEACH’S NEW VELOCITYONE MULTI-SHIFT – THE GROUNDBREAKING THREE-FUNCTION GEAR SHIFTER & HANDBRAKE – IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR RACING SIM FANS ON XBOX & PC

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH) today announced its groundbreaking new Turtle Beach® VelocityOne™ Multi-Shift three-function gear shifter and handbrake is now available. Not only is VelocityOne Multi-Shift the perfect expansion to Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedals kit for Xbox and PC, but it is also universal and can be added to most other racing sim setups. VelocityOne Multi-Shift is a premium universal racing sim shifter and handbrake module that’s designed with high-end materials and innovative versatility to bring enhanced realism. It offers sim racing gamers an option for a standard H-gate shifting as well as a digital sequential shifting. Additionally, with the simple push of a button, VelocityOne Multi-Shift can be turned into an analog handbrake. Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Multi-Shift Universal Gear Shifter & Handbrake is available now at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers.

“VelocityOne Multi-Shift is our latest innovative racing sim peripheral for fans seeking the ultimate racing sim experience,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “VelocityOne Multi-Shift offers racing sim gamers a new level of fidelity with its ability to be used as both a multi-function gear shifter and handbrake. Add in compatibility with Xbox and PC, and an alluring price point compared to the competition, and you can see why we believe it is such an attractive product offering for the racing sim community.”

The Name Changes, But The Legacy Stays The Same: Vampire Dynasty Becomes Vampires: Bloodlord Rising

Oberhaching, Germany  – Development studio Mehuman Games and Publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal the updated look and new name for their horror themed story-driven sandbox action adventure, formerly known as Vampire Dynasty..  

Together with the new name Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, developer Mehuman Games reveals an updated look at the game’s visuals, upgraded character design and other enhancements that have gone into the creative process of bringing the game’s characters to life within the murky and mysterious world of Sangavia.
“The deeper we went into the development, the more it became clear to us, that the content with its story focus and the strong implementation of action-adventure elements doesn’t cater to the expectations neither players nor ourselves have of a Dynasty game”,  comments Robin Gibbels, Head of Producing at Toplitz Productions. “While we remain committed to the quality of the content and the gamedesign and didn’t change any of these elements, with the new name it is clear that these vampires are not standing on anybody’s shoulders and will fight for their rightful place in the open world of Sangavia.”  

The progress the game made in all areas since its last public showing is mostly noticeable with the updated look of Dragos, the game’s main vampire protagonist who gets a more virile and haunting appearance, including a complete overhaul to his attire. Gone are the long flowing locks and beard, now replaced with a more chiseled clean cut design to show off his fearsome features. 

Vampires: Bloodlord Rising has in recent months made visual improvements to various materials and textures including the building elements that players will utilize to build their own custom Vampire castle. An improved lighting system to the entire game has been introduced along with a totally overhauled onscreen UI system. Level appearance has also undergone visual improvements including even the smaller details such as the appearance of grass, water and even fog behavior, all benefiting from upgraded visuals.

Gameplay elements have also been expanded in Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, with a particular focus on managing subjects. From now on, the player will be able to romance transformed vampires, send them to hunt, and even perform powerful rituals!

The choice of being good or evil is a path players will need to decide, since this path shapes character development, even influencing how Dragos’ facial features evolve. Ultimately, they’ll decide who will fall prey to his vampire bite, guided by the gossip and secrets they uncover.

Vampires: Bloodlord Rising will be released into Early Access in 2025. Developer Mehuman Games will be revealing more of the game’s updates in further devlogs and insights it will share across Steam in the months ahead.

For all the latest information on the game head over to the game’s official page on Steam, where it can be wishlisted today.

Check out the latest trailer here: https://youtu.be/BdwlYiNUfoE

Follow Vampires: Bloodlord Rising on our social channels to get the latest information about the game, exclusive footage and more.

About Mehuman Games
Mehuman Games is a team of nearly twenty professionals – from artists to gameplay designers to programmers. At the heart of this passionate group are members of the former Movie Games Lunarium – the studio responsible for the undeniably successful games Lust from Beyond and Lust for Darkness. Currently we are combining our passion for telling unique stories with the latest technological solutions of the Unreal 5 engine to venture into the opportunities of combining epic storytelling with open world sandbox gameplay.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on XFacebook, the official website and Instagram.

Action, Loot And Basebuilding: New Feature Trailer For Survive The Fall Showcases The Multifaceted Gameplay

Oberhaching, Germany  – Independent development team Angry Bulls Studio and Publisher Toplitz Productions proudly present a new trailer for Survive The Fall. The captivating mix of isometric action, open-world exploration, tactical combat and basebuilding is set to launch on PC mid year.

Step into a world caught in an eternal autumn, scarred by a mysterious catastrophe that left a dangerous stasis and mutated your surroundings. Lead a team of unique and unforgettable characters as you explore an open world where danger and beauty collide and opportunity waits for the brave. Scavenge for resources, gear, and loot to survive and thrive in this harsh new reality.

The combat is intense and flexible, combining real-time action with stealth elements and an optional tactical pause. Analyze the battlefield, reposition your team, and issue strategic commands to your companions for maximum efficiency.

As you explore, seek out other survivors and invite them to join your camp, a growing sanctuary where you can build over 30 types of facilities. From research stations and farms to weapon workshops and chemical labs, these structures will be vital to your survival and help you stay ahead of rival factions fighting for control of the region.

Want to learn more? Visit the official Survive the Fall Steam page to wishlist the game and stay updated. Additional gameplay details as well as  a release date will be announced soon—don’t miss out on this unique and exhilarating blend of open-world exploration, action, and strategy!

Links:
Check out the new gameplay trailer here: 

About Angry Bulls Studio
Angry Bulls Studio is a team of experienced industry professionals. Each of them has successfully worked on other titles. They founded the company to create games that they themselves would enjoy playing for hours. They are fans of good, addictive gameplay and innovative solutions. They take their cues from the best games and studios, but approach today’s game production challenges in an innovative way.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with heart & soul for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on XFacebook, the official website and Instagram.

Blade Chimera Hits The Virtual Shelves, Now Available on both Nintendo Switch and Steam!

Osaka, Japan, 2025 Playism and WSS Playground  are excited to announce that the long awaited Blade Chimera, Team Ladybug’s latest original title, is now live! Players on both Nintendo Switch and Steam can purchase Blade Chimera and delve into a new adventure in an amazing cyberpunk setting. 

“The part I worked the hardest on was worldbuilding. I tried to create a feeling that people actually lived in this world as much as possible.

And of course, I put a lot of effort into the pixel art. Just the basic walking animation alone has 22 frames every weapon has a different set of attack animations. I also put a lot of work into the guns, which have reloading animations, blowback, and cartridge shells dropping onto the floor as you shoot.

You might notice that there are a lot of toilets and elevators in this game, and that’s because I wanted it to feel like living, breathing humans could be living in it.” – Team Ladybug

Blade Chimera is currently having a launch sale and the game’s soundtrack is also available on Steam. What’s more, you can also purchase the game through a collaborative Steam bundle with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night!

Steam Launch Sale

Blade Chimera’s launch on Steam comes with a sale for 2 weeks at 10% OFF, so players can grab it at a lower price!

Aside from the availability of Steam achievements, there are no differences between the Steam and Switch versions.

Collaborative Bundle with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Steam!

Blade Chimera is Team Ladybug’s very first completely original Metroidvania. Back in 2021, during the development of Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, Ladybug revealed in a round table with ArtPlay’s Koji Igarashi and Shutaro Iida that he had been heavily inspired by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Blade Chimera is a successor of the IGAvania and a title belonging to a new generation of Metroidvanias. To commemorate this, we have created the Metroidvania New Generation Bundle on Steam.

As this is a “complete the set” bundle, if you already own Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Steam, you will be able to purchase Blade Chimera at a 20% discount. The collaboration lasts until February 28, 2025.

The aforementioned discussion is one of the things that made it possible for us to have this collaboration in the first place. To celebrate, we have the script available in English posted on the PLAYISM website.

Blade Chimera’s Original Soundtrack is also now available on Steam. Purchase it and the base game with the Blade Chimera Bundle for a little discount!

Blade Chimera’s music is all written by peposoft, a Team Ladybug member who has also created music for all other Team Ladybug games. Here is a word from peposoft about the soundtrack:

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“The soundtrack for Blade Chimera aims to further deepen the game’s world with a cyberpunk, underground feel and a stylish vibe, which resulted in a unique music style.

Please enjoy the music that accompanies the story and immerse yourself in the game’s world.” – Peposoft

Blade Chimera Soundtracks

For Team Ladybug fans, we’ve also added Blade Chimera to the Team Ladybug Bundle.

The bundle contains Touhou Luna NightsRecord of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, DRAINUSand now Blade Chimera as well. Purchase the bundle for a discount on all Team Ladybug titles!
Please note that all the mentioned bundles are available only on Steam
Game Features
  • As the Demon Sword, Lux offers a wide array of utilities. She can perform powerful attacks and shield you from harm, but also act as a platform and even restore objects that were once lost. Use your demonic companion to traverse and survive in a desolate, demon-ridden Osaka.

  • As Shin defeats demons and levels up, new skills can be unlocked via skill tree. Unlock the “Warp” skill to travel anywhere on the map or a double-jump to get up to higher ledges and explore new locations with ease.

  • Lux isn’t the only weapon in your arsenal. In addition to his main firearm, Shin can wield other weapons such as greatswords and whips. Experiment with a variety of armaments and create your own style of combat.

About Blade Chimera
Play as Shin, a demon hunter with no memory of his past, and strike an unusual partnership with Lux, a beautiful demon with the ability to shapeshift into a sword and manipulate time. Begin a quest to learn what happened to you and your loved ones, fight brutal battles against terrible demons, explore a corrupted and dangerous world, and regain what was once yours.

Join PLAYISM Discord server for some nice, stunning Blade Chimera emotes. Follow the link to download the emote pack!

The Long Awaited Cyberpunk Metroidvania, Blade Chimera, Pre-order is Finally Available on Nintendo eShop With a Pre-order Discount!

Osaka, Japan, 2025 – With the release date of Blade Chimera closing in, Playism and Team Ladybug are happy to announce that players can now pre-order Blade Chimera on Nintendo eShop starting today, 6th of January 2025. 

The pre-order comes with a 10% discount for all regions. As for those who already own Team Ladybug’s previous titles on Nintendo Switch will be able to enjoy even a bigger discount of 20% OFF

Pre-Order Discount and Team Ladybug Title Owner Discount

● Those who preorder the game by January 15, 2025 will enjoy a discount of 10% OFF.

● Those who already own the digital versions of other Team Ladybug titles on the Nintendo Switch (Touhou Luna Nights, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, and/or DRAINUS) will be able to enjoy an even bigger discount of 20% OFF. (does not apply to physical copies)

Mystery Collab with Another Metroidvania on Steam!

We’re also excited to announce that the Steam version of Blade Chimera will have a surprise collaborative bundle with another title on release day! The name of the bundle is the “Metroidvania ??? ??? Bundle”. What could the other game be, and what do the question marks represent? You’ll find out on January 16, when the game and bundle are released!

Blade Chimera will also be added to the Team Ladybug Bundle, and there will be a launch sale upon release. The original soundtrack will also be released on Steam, so if you’re a fan of the game’s music, please check out the Steam release as well.

Blade Chimera is a brand new original metroidvania by Team Ladybug, the team behind the critically acclaimed 2D metroidvanias Touhou Luna Nights, the Touhou Project fan game which has sold over 500,000 copies, and the Record of Lodoss War fan game Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-.

In Blade Chimera, the map is much larger than any past Team Ladybug title, and you can explore more areas than ever before. With a plethora of side quests to complete on top of the main story campaign, players can immerse themselves in the futuristic world of Blade Chimera for a long while. Enjoy an occult cyberpunk metroidvania and Team Ladybug’s biggest project yet.

You can try the demo out on Steam and get a taste of this occult cyberpunk metroidvania before its launch on the 16th of January 2025. Psst, the demo save file can carry over to the full version of the game on Steam! 

Game Features: 

  • As the Demon Sword, Lux offers a wide array of utilities. She can perform powerful attacks and shield you from harm, but also act as a platform and even restore objects that were once lost. Use your demonic companion to traverse and survive in a desolate, demon-ridden Osaka.

  • As Shin defeats demons and levels up, new skills can be unlocked via skill tree. Unlock the “Warp” skill to travel anywhere on the map or a double-jump to get up to higher ledges and explore new locations with ease.

  • Lux isn’t the only weapon in your arsenal. In addition to his main firearm, Shin can wield other weapons such as greatswords and whips. Experiment with a variety of armaments and create your own style of combat. 

Blade Chimera Story:
It all began with the sudden appearance of a ghastly demonic horde. Humans fought against ghouls and ghosts in what would later be known as the “Demon War,” and the world was changed forever. Thirty years later, using their expertise in combating demons, a religious group called the “Holy Union” has carved out a small but stable enclave of survivors…

About Blade Chimera
In Blade Chimera you play as Shin, a demon hunter with no memory of his past, and strike an unusual partnership with Lux, a beautiful demon with the ability to shapeshift into a sword and manipulate time. Begin a quest to learn what happened to you and your loved ones, fight brutal battles against terrible demons, explore a corrupted and dangerous world, and regain what was once yours. 

Blade Chimera is set to launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch on the 16th of January

Pre-Order Blade Chimera now on Nintendo eShop! https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Blade-Chimera-2478720.html

Watch Blade Chimera launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/ZPJl5YXHylE