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XCOM-Style Roguelite Ex Sanguis Coming to Steam in Early Access May 21st

Lightbulb Crew is thrilled to announce that Ex Sanguis, their blood- and strategy-rich game, will release on Steam in Early Access May 21st!

So what’s Ex Sanguis all about? You’re here to lead elite warriors, called Stillae, to save a dying world from the forces of stasis. And how do you do that? Through many blood-filled turn-based battles, of course!

While engaging in turn-based combat, you’ll be able to strategically trigger a chain of events across the battlefield to turn the tide. Use Timeline Effects that can hasten, delay, or swap time positions to impact the turn order in a way that favors you and disadvantages foes.

As with any XCOM-style game, you can also use your surroundings to your advantage: explode objects, ignite enemies, or block the enemies’ path. Use spatial effects like knock-backs, forced facings, flanking bonuses, and damage-over-time to gain the edge!

The 30-second trailer hits fast with gameplay snippets, ending on a release window, now set for May 21 2026.

Watch the Early Access Release Date Trailer
 

Ex Sanguis adapts a pleasing roguelite loop into the turn-based combat. Defeat the challenging enemies to gain bonus ‘Corrupted Blood’ you can use to get access to epic bosses earlier, or to spend in the Map Events to gain upgrades for customizing your deadly squad. The further away you venture toward the outer rim of the map, the harder the standard Missions become.

As you play, the cycle never repeats. With each return, each playthrough, you carve new strength from failure and victory alike, unlocking forgotten powers and braving ever darker depths, where your greatest enemies await.

Developer Lightbulb crew plans for a six-month stay in Early Access:

“We’ll take the time needed to deliver a polished and complete experience. As such, the timeline may adjust based on player feedback and development progress. We plan to expand the game with additional content, improved balance, new features, and overall polish. We’re also exploring the possibility of new game modes. Our aim is to build on the core mechanics and continue refining the game’s performance and quality.”

Steam Page
​Press Kit: piratepr.notion.site/ex-sanguis
​Press Contact: press@piratepr.com & contact@lightbulbcrew.fr (interviews welcome!)

About The Game

From the creators of Othercide, Ex Sanguis delivers what the studio is known for: dynamic & epic turn-based combat in a visually striking world. Bleed the world to life; fight the agents of perfection and stillness through strategic blood baths in this evolved roguelite tactical RPG game!

Command the Stillae, elite warriors born from the Sanguis of the Mater, and lead them in a battle to save a dying world. Fight in tactical combat against the forces of Stasis and restore the flow of life.

In a world drained by the Purge, blood is defiance. Each drop of it paints the world in reds and blacks, as a reminder that life fights back. This is not just violence, it’s a vivid rebellion in a pale, colorless world. Key Features

For more updates on Ex Sanguis, ​ ​follow Lightbulb Crew on Twitter/X or BlueSky or join their Discord

About the Studio

Created in 2013, Lightbulb Crew is a Franco-Swedish studio, with most of the team based in Paris. They are an indiegame studio with distinctive design and strong art direction. They make games that tell a story, while the mechanics stay front and center. Their previous work includes Othercide and Nova Hearts.

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Copyright © 2026 Lightbulb Crew, All rights reserved.

LINE Games Announces Global Launch of New Mobile Roguelite Title “Fairytale Quest”

LINE Games announced that it has officially launched its mobile roguelite pixel adventure ‘Fairytale Quest’, developed by Wizely&Co. and serviced by LINE Games, marking the start of its global service.

‘Fairytale Quest’ offers a diverse exploration experience through characters inspired by well-known fairy tales and approximately 400 storybook-themed maps. Featuring intuitive controls via a vertical screen and virtual pad, the game delivers both progression and strategic gameplay through a variety of content, including Request Mode, Special Mode, and BOSS battles.

With this global launch, the game is now available for download and play on both Android & iOS. To support a seamless gameplay experience for users worldwide, it offers eight language options, including Korean, English, Indonesian, and Traditional Chinese.

To celebrate the official launch, all players who log in will receive three commemorative costumes. In addition, the “Trump Soldier’s Joker Hunt” event will be held, where players can collect Joker cards and exchange them for S-grade gear at the in-game exchange shop.

Meanwhile, game accounts and data from App Store users who participated during the pre-open period will be retained after the official launch.

The ‘Milestone Event’ is also underway, offering players core items needed for gameplay and character progression. Rewards include Legendary Character Selection Tickets, Character Summon Tickets, as well as Legendary Weapons and Armor. The more players who participate in pre-registration, the greater the rewards.

A LINE Games representative stated, “With the global launch, we hope more players will be able to enjoy ‘Fairytale Quest’ with ease,” adding, “We will continue to provide lasting enjoyment through ongoing content updates and player-focused communication.”

More details on content updates and events for ‘Fairytale Quest’ can be found on the official website.

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■ ‘Fairytale Quest’ Official Trailer

■ ‘Fairytale Quest’ Official Website 

■ Apple App Store (iOS) Download Link

■ Google Play Store Download Link

Co-Op Bullet Heaven The Spell Brigade Marches onto PS5 & Steam on April 29th!

Belgian indie studio Bolt Blaster Games has announced that the hit co-op bullet heaven roguelite The Spell Brigade will launch its full 1.0 release on Steam and will be spellblasting its way onto PlayStation 5 on April 29.

After selling over one million copies during Early Access and earning a “Very Positive” rating across 13,000+ Steam reviews, the 4-player co-op spellslinger roguelite is preparing its biggest update yet.

To celebrate this milestone achievement with their community, the team has cooked up an amazing animated trailer to announce the release date. Have a watch!

Watch the Release Date Trailer Here

What’s New in the Full Release?

The Spell Brigade already had a ton of content and continuous updates to keep you busy for hours on end, alone or with friends, and the upcoming 1.0 update will make it even more appealing to return for more!

💪 New Foes! – The update introduces new enemies and challenges including resource-stealing thieves, powerful elite variants that act as mini-bosses, and a brand-new boss encounter.

🎁 Improved Progression! – A new Ascension system lets players reset their wizard rank in exchange for upgraded badges, while optional difficulty modifiers add challenge for those seeking a tougher experience and faster rank gains. As their reward, players will unlock secret outfits that alter each wizard’s starting spell, opening up new playstyles and build possibilities.

🎶 New OST! – The update is further enhanced by an original soundtrack from Grammy-winning composer Austin Wintory, known for his amazing work on famous games like Journey, ABZÛ, Assassin’s Creed, Hades II and more. He composed an epic soundtrack for The Spell Brigade with tracks for every Realm and Boss Battle.

🔔 A New Wizard! – Perhaps the most welcome surprise, the update also rings in the 15th playable wizard to the roster!

…And there’s even more to discover when 1.0 drops!

Press & Creators who want to dive in right away can request one or multiple Steam or PS5 keys here and check it out for themselves: Request review copies for The Spell Brigade

Steam Page
​PlayStation Store page
​Press Contact: Press@piratepr.com & ​ maria@boltblastergames.com (Interviews welcome!)

About the game

The Spell Brigade is a survivors-like with online co-op for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades, and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire-enabled bullet heaven!

Key features

  • 1-4 Player Co-op: The Spell Brigade combines the survivors-like gameplay you love with good old multiplayer madness. Fight thousands of weird monsters together. Complete random team-based objectives and upgrade spells together. Survive together!
  • Friendly Fire Bullet Heaven : Taking on entire armies is risky business, even with your friends at your side! Fighting as a team has many perks, but you will inevitably step on each other’s toes. But fear not! You can use your deaths to your advantage, and use Revive tokens to (literally) blast yourself and your teammates back into action!
  • Dynamic Spell System: Improve, augment and infuse your spells with different kinds of elements and upgrades. Combine this with your Enchantments, Quests, Scrolls, and the different wizards in your squad, and the potential for pure, unhinged chaos is endless!
  • A Soundtrack to Rock Out to: Austin Wintory, known for his amazing work on famous games like Journey, ABZÛ, Assassin’s Creed, Hades II and more, has composed an epic soundtrack for The Spell Brigade, with tracks for every Realm and Boss Battle.

For more updates, follow the studio on: Discord | Bluesky | Twitter/X | TikTok

About Bolt Blaster Games

Bolt Blaster Games is a Belgium-based indie studio on a mission to craft chaotic, fun co-op games with systemic depth and vibrant visuals. The studio is currently developing The Spell Brigade, a survivors-like with online co-op for 1-4 players. Their goal is to continue growing as a community-driven studio that delivers standout co-op games.

The Spell Brigade was made possible thanks to the support of the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF)

Copyright © 2026 Bolt Blaster Games, All rights reserved.

Realm of Ink Joins Steam Spring Sale with Major New Update 

Publisher 4Divinity and developer Leap Studio invite players to step into an ink-stained world of Realm of Ink during the Steam Spring Sale with a 10% discount, available now through March 26th, 2026.
 

Blending stunning ink-style visuals with razor-sharp action roguelite combat, Realm of Ink follows Red, a swordswoman who discovers her fate is bound to a scripted world ruled by unseen forces. To survive, she must defy destiny itself, rewriting her story through mastery of multiple combat forms, Ink Gems, evolving companions, and rebirth-driven progression.
 

Coinciding with the sale is the arrival of the brand-new Ink-Stained Spring Update which brings fresh gameplay content, meaningful system additions, plus a wide range of optimizations to the Early Access experience. With all five story chapters now available, this marks the most complete and compelling version of Realm of Ink yet, just ahead of its v1.0 launch on May 26.

At the heart of the update is the introduction of the Affinity System, allowing players to build deeper connections with key characters through quiet, reflective moments that hint at a mysterious unfolding event.
 

Players can also take on the return of Endless Mode, unlocked after achieving Realm of Ink’s true ending. In this evolving challenge, enemies grow stronger over time, pushing players to test their limits and compete against their own records in an ever-escalating cycle.
 

The update also delivers a host of gameplay improvements, including enhanced combat feedback through refined hit effects, enemy reactions, and sound design, making every encounter more impactful and satisfying. New bird’s-eye viewpoints have been added to end-chapter boss arenas, offering sweeping perspectives of the game’s striking environments, alongside numerous optimisations and fixes across the experience.
 

For a full list of the Ink-Stained Spring update, check out the Steam Community post HERE
 

Watch the Spring Update trailer here
 

Key features at a glance:

  • Evolving Action Combat – Switch between distinct combat forms, combine powerful Ink Gems, and build creative loadouts that change with every run.
  • Rebirth-Forged Progression – Death reshapes the narrative, unlocking new abilities, forms, and story paths as you fight to break the ink-bound cycle.
  • Deadly Ink Pets – Summon and evolve companion creatures that support you in battle with unique forms and abilities.
  • Master Ink Gems – Enhance your abilities with over 40 powerful Ink Gems, from Tiger and Dragon Ink to Venom, Curse, and Burning variants that reshape each run.
  • Deep Perk Synergies – Discover over 200 unique perks, including Shadow Kite, Octagram Dart, and Doom Gauge, enabling creative and devastating builds.
  • A Striking Eastern-Inspired World – Explore shifting realms filled with creatures and myths drawn from Chinese folklore, brought to life through expressive ink-style art.

Players can jump into Realm of Ink today via Early Access on Steam at a 10% discount until March 26, 2026. A free demo is also available for those looking to experience Red’s perilous journey before the full launch. 

Realm of Ink arrives May 26th, 2026 with a unified launch across consoles and PC V1.0. 

For more information on Realm of Ink follow 4Divinity on X | Instagram | Facebook | Discord | Steam 

Demo for Roguelite board-builder Beatrix Now Live on Steam

Indie developer and publisher Tambù Digital has unveiled the first playable demo for its upcoming roguelite board-builder Beatrix, now available on PC via Steam. Launching later this year, Beatrix is a hauntingly stylised strategy experience where positioning is power and your ability to craft a board-wide strategy determines the fate of a fractured underworld.

Inspired by the spatial logic play, Beatrix transforms traditional deckbuilding into a deep board-build experience played across a shifting battlefield. As the enigmatic Beatrix, players descend through the Circles of Hell to uncover a rotting anomaly threatening the Abyss itself. By deploying Canons, powerful field effects that rewrite the rules of the grid, and mastering positional combat, every move can reshape the board and turn the tide of battle.

Will you restore balance to the underworld or be consumed by the corruption spreading through its frozen heart?

Enter Limbo in the First Playable Demo

The newly released demo plunges players into the first Circle of Hell – Limbo, where they will learn the fundamentals of Beatrix’s strategic tarot combat while uncovering the first threads of the game’s dark narrative.

During the demo run, players will encounter the twisted denizens of Limbo and ultimately challenge Charon, the Custos Limbi, in a climactic boss battle.

The demo includes:

  • 35 Canons – board-altering abilities applied at the start of battle
  • 22 Major Arcana Tarot Cards – core cards played during combat
  • 15 Relics with unique abilities
  • 3 Enemy Types and 2 Elite Variants
  • 1 Boss Encounter – Charon
  • 3 Narrative Events shaping your descent

This first taste of Beatrix introduces players to its tactical board control mechanics, evolving deck systems, and the ominous world that lies deeper within the Circles of Hell.
 
Watch the Beatrix demo announcement trailer here

About Beatrix

Hell has descended into unbridled chaos. As Beatrix, you are summoned to the Circles of Hell to uncover a mysterious anomaly rotting the afterlife itself. To restore order, or dismantle it entirely, you must master the laws of the grid, craft a lethal build of Canons, powerful effects that reshape the battlefield, and survive a perilous descent into the frozen heart of Treachery.  

Key Features

  • Board-Wide Strategy – Enhance your hand with the Canon System. Deploy persistent field effects that automate your strategy and redefine the rules of the grid.
  • Positional Grid Combat – A high-stakes “Surround and Flip” system inspired by Triple Triad and Othello. Encircle enemies to trigger a Card Clash, testing your Potentia to seize control of their units.
  • Verdict & Growth – You are the judge. Defeat the Custos of Hell and pass sentence to unlock new build possibilities and carve your path through the underworld.
  • Diverse Starting Archetypes – Choose your Genius to anchor each run, then layer rare Relics, Canons, and Tarots to create devastating chain reactions.
  • Infinite Replayability – With 22 evolving Arcana cards and over 100 Canons and Relics to discover, every descent presents a new puzzle of spatial strategy and board optimisation.
  • A Visceral, Reactive Inferno – Explore the Circles of Hell in a dark, eerie aesthetic. Navigate story-driven encounters and environmental hazards that shape your journey toward multiple narrative endings.

Begin the Descent

The Beatrix demo is available to download now on Steam, giving players their first chance to experience its dark tactical combat and atmospheric world.

Fans can add Beatrix to their Steam Wishlist to stay up to date as development progresses toward the full release later this year.

Follow Beatrix’s development journey on social media X | Instagram | Website | Reddit | TikTok 

Join the community on Discord and Steam

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PR contact: 

Mark Allen 

Mark Allen PR on behalf of Tambù Games

mark@markallenpr.co.uk 

About Tambù Digital

Tambù Digital is the video game division of Tambù, an Italian company established in 2018 known for its creativity in board games and gamification. The studio focuses on blending deep strategic mechanics with engaging storytelling to create unique indie experiences.

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