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Mistfall Hunter Launches July 29 After a Breakout Open Beta — Standard Edition $24.99, Deluxe Edition $39.99

Bellring Games’ dark-fantasy extraction ARPG drew nearly 430,000 players during its Open Beta and charted on Steam Next Fest’s Top Demos and Top Trending Upcoming lists

July 17, 2026 — Skystone Games and developer Bellring Games today confirmed launch details for Mistfall Hunter, the dark-fantasy extraction ARPG. It will be released July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM PT on Steam, PlayStation, and XBOX.

The release rides a breakout Open Beta. During Steam Next Fest, Mistfall Hunter pulled in nearly 430,000 players and landed on both Steam’s Top Demos and Top Trending Upcoming charts.

Every run is a high-stakes hunt. Drop into a cursed, mist-shrouded world, claim your loot, and extract with your life, or lose it all to rival hunters and the horrors waiting in the fog. PvPvE is the core of it: the threat of other players is what makes every extraction matter.

About Mistfall Hunter

The gods are dead, and the Gyldenmist is devouring the world. Revived by a mysterious girl named Dew, you awaken as a Gyldhunter sent into a bleak, forbidden realm to gather precious Gyldenblod and repair the broken Web of Fate.

That realm is the hunt. Mistfall Hunter drops you into a mist-choked world of corroded horrors, forgotten relics, and rival Gyldhunters, all fighting over the same spoils. Every run is a deadly gamble: loot deep, survive the fog, and ring the bell to extract with your haul because death strips you of everything you were carrying. Secure the loot, or risk it all for more.

Gameplay features:

• Hunt solo or in a three-player squad: fight back-to-back to bring down towering monstrosities and outmaneuver rival hunting parties.
• Magic and steel: choose from six distinctive classes, then switch weapons mid-battle to counter whatever the mist sends at you.
• A battlefield that never sits still: each season reshapes the world with new content from fresh classes, forbidden arcana to uncharted zones, and ancient relics.
• Skill over spending: no pay-to-win, no purchasable stat boosts. Every victory is earned in blood.

Two editions, available on all platforms:

Standard Edition — $24.99The full base game.

Deluxe Edition — $39.99

The base game plus exclusive bonus content:

• Exclusive Outfit: Forsaken Skeleton
• Exclusive Background: Shipwreck Coast
• Exclusive Earrings: Web of Fate
• Exclusive Standing Pose: Justice
• Exclusive Emotes: Pip’s Daily Life
• Exclusive Avatar: Dew
• Exclusive Avatar Frame: Light Feather
• 2,500 Fate Coins — the in-game currency for cosmetic items

Players who buy Standard can upgrade to Deluxe at any time to unlock the same bonus content.

Launch discount: All platforms get 10% off from July 30, 2026 (01:00 UTC) through August 12, 2026 (17:00 UTC). Note there is no pre-download — the game goes live at launch.

Mistfall Hunter launches July 29 on Steam, PlayStation, and XBOX.

The demos may be gone, but the games are not. This was not to tell you what demos to play, this is to tell you which demos actually made me go “this game looks good and should be on your radar, demo or not”. I played at least 100 demos that caught my eye, many of them did not make this list and there were many that I didn’t have any interest in, not even to demo, but there were many. These are the ones that even if the game wasn’t for me, sold me on saying more about it through presentation and style. In some cases though there are games here I seriously want to play and own.

Shelflife-Art School Detective: Great art style with pixels and full drawn illustration, intriguing mix of visual novel and point n click, enough of a tease of plot and characters to want me to see where this one goes.

Among Us Story-On Guard: It looks like Among Us but it’s a full on point and click mystery game and it just feels fun and funny. Great little teaser. When they announced this at Summer Games Fest I was excited. I still am. This is going to be what I want it to be.

Lazy Kickers: The Newest from Sos, not a point and click or clever figure it out multiple joker, but as the title implies… a lazy kicker (or a clicker). You just click click click, but it’s addictive.

Hack ’95: OS games are hard to get right. I’ve played many (demos and full) that get it right and then throw something at you that make you go “if I wanted a coding course, I’d take a coding course). So far Hack ’95 (and Desktop Exlplorer) are the ones to keep an eye on for me.

Lost in Tandem: A very basic co-op (playable solo controlling both back & forth) puzzle platformer, but the art style and simple commands make this charming.

The Incentive Program: A great twist on the match 3, the demo is great but it’s frustratating in the demo that one fail and you’re back to zero. I hope that isn’t the case in the main game, that’d be horrible.

Arcane Eats: If you like deckbuilders you’ll love this twist. The concept and art are great, I am just not a deckbuilder fan, no matter the premise.

ScreenBound: Been intrigued by this innovative action puzzle platformer for awhile. The demo did what it was supposed to. If you missed out on the demo, trust it sold the game.

1666 Amsterdam: Another announced as finally available and coming out at Summer Game Fest. The game first announced in 2013 looks and feels incredible from the prlogue. There are some things I hope they fix control wise but the story, the art, the everything is so good. It is what it has been said to be.

The Options Menu: Frustrated that the demo itself had no proper ending, but if you’re a fan of The Stanley Parable and want something familiar but no way as good simply cause it’s a snarky dev talking to you instead of a snarky hired animator with a great speaking voice… but there could be something here if it gets big enough and the feud the dev has with Susan becomes something.

Cat Me If You Can: A great twist on the Hidden Cat game. A first person search through different time periods for 3D cats who are truly hidden in bushes, under stairs, etc. Loved the demo, will keep my eye out.

Mechanical Granny: Crude but also cute and very good hand drawn puzzle game with logical puzzles, a bit of an item hunter but also solvable and a good tease to keep an eye on.

The Silver Crow: An intriguing tease to a pixel art point and click mystery game in medieval times involving witch hunting, an executioner who is also a healer and who knows…

Deer and Boy: Another fun side scolling puzzle platformer. I enjoyed the demo and and want to see where it goes based on it. OUT NOW.

The Merlies: I don’t know to describe this. You’re birds, it’s side scrolling open world platform puzzles, you explore, you build, you make home.

D-Topia: Self described as a gentle paced puzzle game, this taste of the simple but could become complicated moving blocks + math puzzle game with an “open word” third person Utopia with a possibly fascinating sci-fi story about there is no such thing as Utopia and A.I. might become a sleeper hit or cult hit or unrecognized masterpiece.

Spyder-Agent 8: Third person puzzle action. Looks cute. Movement control was a little awkward but I actually think that was the point, making sense of it is part of the puzzle. Would play more.

Lost in Art: This third person surreal and weird but awesome puzzle adventure taking place inside a real art museum ( https://thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk/) is intriguing. The demo ends just as things start to get really really good.

MyDear.Exe: I mentioned that getting old OS games right is really hard. I played a few demos of ones in this fest that I said no to. This is the third I enjoyed and it was a little different with simple puzzles, easy clicker mini games and a story that feels like it’ll be as depressing as Hack or Destop but still in a new way. A twist on the opening of UP is what I get here, if that opening was a full movie.

Fallosophy: Combine Jump King and A Difficult Game About Climbing with a Pinball game and you get this and yes, it’s just as frustratating and infuriating and yet strangely fun.

Offbeat: This one is weird but awesome. You can create your own music and sounds based off some midi sounds in a simple to use sequencer but there’s also a game where you have to make specific music with requirements. The pixel art is charming and the requests and characters have a peculiar charm. One to keep an eye out on.

Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!: The best game EVER?!? Wacky wild bonkers plot to go with the wild title. Pure destruction, just go go and destroy, drive and drift and crash and kill… hit everything, just do it. Go go go go. I need to play more of this!

I would LOVE to be reviewing the game Necrophosis here, unfortunately my key seems to have a severe issue and has not yet been rectified. This game looks amazing though. And the description is why I wanted to share it.

A MA·CA·BRE WORLD
Billions of years after the universe met its demise, you awaken in a realm where death reigns supreme but even death may die.
Necrophosis, the curse that plagues this world, inflicts decay upon everything it touches. Here, amidst a landscape crafted with meticulous care, dread and decay permeate every corner. The characters of this world, infected by the curse, embody the very essence of decay.

With every turn you take and every sigh that escapes your lips, you bear witness to the relentless touch of decay. Necrophosis weaves its grim tapestry, enveloping you in a haunting journey through a macabre world where death is not an end, but a pervasive reality.

I really wish I could tell you more, but I can’t seem to play. Maybe eventually I shall play on my own budget and time, but for now. Please check it out yourself.

Dave’s adventure continues, this time in the heart of the Jungle

SEOUL – June 18, 2026 — It’s time to trade the scuba gear for khakis. Dave is heading somewhere new! Mintrocket’s beloved hybrid adventure DAVE THE DIVER today launches its all-new ‘In the Jungle’ DLC, now available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2. 

The ‘In the Jungle’ expansion sees Dave venture into all-new territory, as he embraces new freshwater responsibilities, meets the locals, helps familiar friends, and explores unfamiliar waters. Beneath the jungle lake awaits a brand-new ecosystem to explore, along with new missions and discoveries. Even Chef Bancho switches things up, trading in raw seafood dishes for grilled freshwater delicacies in the new restaurant, Bancho Grill. 

To celebrate the launch, Mintrocket has released a full-length live-action short film based on the events of ‘In the Jungle.’ The film has been made in collaboration with The Asylum (creators of Sharknado, Meth Gator). View the full film below: 

The ‘In the Jungle’ expansion launches with around 10 hours of new story and content, introducing surprising new encounters and mechanics that branch boldly away from the base game and previous DLCs.

“This expansion has been a long time in the making, and our team is excited to welcome our players back into the world, this time with a freshwater twist,” said Jaeho Hwang, Head of Studio and Game Director, Mintrocket. “The jungle gave us so much creative room to play with, and we can’t wait for players to discover everything we’ve hidden in there.”

Key Features include: 

• A Whole New Environment: Encounter unfamiliar creatures, discover exotic new ingredients, and uncover the hidden dangers lurking within an ancient underwater civilization beneath the jungle lake.
  
• New Restaurant, Same Standards: Welcome to Bancho Grill, where bold jungle flavors meet Bancho’s uncompromising culinary craft. Build relationships with the villagers and earn yourself a loyal new clientele.
  
• A Warm Village Welcome: Lend a hand to the locals and earn their trust. Some villagers may be wary of outsiders at first, but as Dave knows well, a thoughtful gift or a great meal can open just about any door.
  
• More Than Meets the Eye: The jungle holds more than lakes and villages. From mysterious ancient temples to eerie, uncharted forests, Dave and his crew will discover just how deep the unknown goes.

Note: ‘In the Jungle’ content is accessible after completing the DAVE THE DIVER base game. However, players will have an option to start straight from the ‘In the Jungle’ DLC without clearing the base game.

DAVE THE DIVER Physical Editions

From Silver Lining Direct, two physical editions for DAVE THE DIVER on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 are available to order, with delivery expected later this year. 

The DAVE THE DIVER Complete Edition includes all DLC released (including In the Jungle DLC) on one disc/cartridge, and superfans can grab the DAVE THE DIVER Collector’s Edition, which is packed to the gills with exclusive treasures and trinkets. 

The Collector’s Edition includes the full boxed game and all DLC installments, as well as: 

• Bancho Sushi Restaurant Acrylic Standee
• 4 Metal Pin Badges
• Acrylic Keyring
• Dolphin Pendant Necklace
• 2 Marinca Cards
• Poster
• 4 Postcards

Both editions are available to pre-order via Silver Lining Direct and will be available worldwide via your local retailer.

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For news and updates, follow DAVE THE DIVER on X (formerly Twitter), visit the official In the Jungle Steam page and join the community on Discord. 

DAVE THE DIVER is currently available on PlayStation 4&5, Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (with support for Xbox Play Anywhere), macOS, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. 

For players who have yet to play or purchase DAVE THE DIVER, the base game is available at its deepest discount on all platforms.

Montreal, June 15th, 2026 – Panache Digital Games and acclaimed game creator Patrice Désilets have released the first episode of Behind the Shadows, a new Developer Diary series dedicated to the making of 1666: Amsterdam.

Titled “The Vision: The Real City That Became a Myth” this inaugural episode takes viewers behind the creative vision of the game, exploring how the team transformed the real streets of Amsterdam into a world shaped by mystery, superstition, and hidden truths.

Featured in the video:

• Patrice Désilets – Co-Founder & Creative Director
• Jean-François Boivin – Co-Founder & Executive Producer
• Éléa Gadéa – Researcher & Marketing Coordinator
• Maxime Fortin – Senior Level Designer

The diary reveals how the entire studio travelled to Amsterdam in 2024 to study the city’s streets, canals, architecture, sounds, and atmosphere firsthand. Rather than relying solely on historical references, the team immersed themselves in the city’s environment to better understand its scale, rhythm, and character.

Viewers will also learn more about the game’s exploration systems, including the ability to enter houses, traverse rooftops, and navigate the city alongside a feline companion, creating multiple opportunities for discovery and player choice.

Filmed at the historic Château Ramezay in Old Montreal, the first Developer Diary marks the beginning of a new series that will provide regular insights into the development of 1666: Amsterdam.

Key Quotes

“Inviting the studio to Amsterdam was, at its core, about sharing something. We gathered everyone and said: come into your game. Come experience it the way I did.”
Patrice Désilets, Co-Founder & Creative Director

“Looking at references online is one thing. Being there in person, seeing the proportions, feeling the textures and atmosphere, that’s something entirely different.”
Jean-François Boivin, Co-Founder & Executive Producer

“The player can explore every available house in the neighbourhood, enter through a window with their cat, move across rooftops, and discover entirely different opportunities depending on how they choose to approach the city.”
Maxime Fortin, Senior Level Designer

1666: Amsterdam is set to launch in Early Access on PC in 2026, with console versions planned for a later date. Players eager to follow this journey can now wishlist the game on Steam and the Epic Games Store. For more information about Panache Digital Games please visit the official website here.