Indie game developer Wobble Ghost, in collaboration with publisher Deck13, announced that their game Spindle will be released on October 13, 2025, for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a protagonist, the Grim Reaper, who navigates a chaotic world alongside a pig companion to uncover the source of death's cessation. Spindle offers an immersive experience in a pixel art universe, with shadowy dungeons, intricate puzzles, and formidable foes, while allowing players to utilize Death's unique abilities. The game aims to evoke nostalgia with its design and narrative, inviting players to explore and solve secrets within its environments.
The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will open in London on April 4th, coinciding with the release of a new movie. This immersive experience, originally launched in Dallas, Texas, is designed for all ages and features a 45-minute interactive journey guided by characters Tobin and Dayo. Guests will use the Orb of Interaction, a handheld device, to navigate themed rooms. Tickets go on sale on February 14th, with a pre-sale on February 12th, priced at £20 for children and £24 for adults. The venue is Corner Corner on Maritime Street in London. Additionally, new content featuring fauna and flora is forthcoming for Java users.
Locomoto is a unique gaming title that allows players to embrace their inner conductor while focusing on vehicle personalization rather than traditional train operation mechanics. Players can create customizable animal avatars, fine-tuning details like ear shape and overall appearance. The game encourages interactions with other cute animal characters, fostering a sense of community. Players can also redecorate their trains, choosing from various aesthetic styles. The game emphasizes simplicity, avoiding complex manuals typical of train simulations, which allows for a more relaxed gameplay experience. Locomoto is set to be released in 2025, and anticipation is growing for details on character and carriage customizations.
Ubisoft is developing a new game codenamed Alterra, which has been in development for approximately 18 months and utilizes resources from a previously canceled game with a four-year development cycle. Alterra features a vibrant island environment with characters called Matterlings, allowing players to engage in daily activities and explore diverse biomes. The game includes construction mechanics inspired by Minecraft, requiring players to gather materials from different realms to craft items. Character designs in Alterra resemble Funko Pop figures and include a variety of styles based on fantastical creatures and real animals.
Ubisoft Montreal is developing a new social simulation game called Alterra, inspired by Animal Crossing and featuring building mechanics similar to Minecraft. The game has been in development for approximately 18 months and evolved from a previous shelved project. Alterra will allow players to inhabit a home island with NPCs called Matterlings, which resemble Funko Pop figures. Players can build and craft items using resources from various biomes, each with unique Matterling types and materials. Fabien Lhéraud is leading the production, and the game's release is expected to be a few years away. Ubisoft's future release schedule includes delayed titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Anno 117: Pax Romana, as well as a new Rayman project and the long-awaited Beyond Good & Evil 2. Ubisoft has also entered the blockchain space with a game featuring NFT figurines.
