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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 launches on October 14, featuring a new playable character and a challenging rotating level called Vicious Circles that tested the development team's technical limits.
Nerial, the developer behind the mobile hit Reigns, is closing its doors after 13 years and 11 published titles. The decision, made in partnership with parent company Devolver Digital, stems from financial challenges and a desire for creative autonomy. Founders François and Tamara Alliot will continue making games independently, while seven staff members are being laid off. Devolver retains rights to the existing game catalog.
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can download and play 2025's Ball x Pit for free for 48 hours (through June 1) on Switch and Switch 2; the game isn’t free to keep and is a 15–25 hour, fast-paced roguelite from Kenny Sun & Friends and Devolver Digital.
Devolver Digital and Heart Machine will bring Possessor(s) to Switch 2 on April 29, 2026, following its PS5 and PC debut in November 2025. The side-scrolling action-adventure blends platforming and Metroidvania-style exploration as Luca teams with a demon host to navigate a ruined mega-city, featuring tight combat, aerial juggle mechanics, and improvised weapons across an open-ended world.
Ball X PIT is getting its Shadow Update on April 27, 2026 for Switch 1 & 2, introducing two new playable characters (The Tunneller and The Tiptoer), 11 new balls with varied effects, four new passives, and a Guildhall building to reroll upgrades, expanding its fast-paced, roguelike breakout gameplay.
Ball x Pit's first major update, The Regal Update, arrives January 26 across all platforms, adding two new characters (The Carouser and The Falconer), eight new balls, and new passives, with patch notes to follow.
Xbox Game Pass surprised subscribers with a day-one release: Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, a PC-exclusive strategy game releasing in about 24 hours. Developed by Brigada Games and published by Devolver Digital, players run a quarantine checkpoint during a zombie outbreak, deciding who enters, managing scarce resources, and bolstering defenses. No console version is planned at launch, and a Steam demo is available, though the game's price hasn’t been disclosed.
Devolver Digital and Kenny Sun announced that the fast-paced roguelite game Ball x Pit will be available on Xbox Game Pass on October 15, 2025, offering a unique blend of brick-breaking, base-building, and survival gameplay for Xbox Series X|S players.
Devolver Digital is offering a sale on nearly thirty Nintendo Switch games, including the lowest prices ever for titles like Plucky Squire and Neva, with discounts lasting until July 10, 2025.
After more than 20 years of honing his skills, solo developer René Rother's game "Children of the Sun" has become an overnight success, published by Devolver Digital. The visually dazzling indie game, featuring a radioactive art style and sniper-based gameplay, reflects Rother's journey from a kid fascinated by game mods to a 3D artist and finally a game developer. Rother's artistic instinct and collaboration with experimental ambient composer Aidan Baker have resulted in a game that feels right, combining melancholy, intense energy, and psychedelic clarity.
Pepper Grinder is a new platformer game available on PC and Nintendo Switch, offering a short but satisfying gameplay experience. Players control Pepper, who uses a drill to navigate through pixelated worlds, collecting stolen jewels and hidden skull coins. The game introduces new mechanics and challenges in each level, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging. Despite its short length, Pepper Grinder offers a rewarding experience for platforming fans, making it a worthwhile addition to the gaming library.
Devolver Digital and developer Rene Rother have announced a new third-person puzzle shooter game called Children of the Sun for PC, set to launch in 2024 with a demo currently available on Steam. Players control a single bullet through tactical levels to take down a cult, with multiple solutions and a scoring system for replayability. The game features a dark, revenge-driven storyline and encourages creativity and experimentation, with online leaderboards to compare scores.
Devolver Digital's upcoming game, Children of the Sun, combines the style of Sniper Elite with the puzzle elements of Superhot, as players control a woman seeking revenge on a sinister cult with only one bullet to fire. The game's aesthetic, reminiscent of 1990s comic books, and the detailed environments add to its appeal, while the minimalist story leaves room for players to uncover a deeper narrative. With its unique gameplay and eye-catching design, Children of the Sun promises to be a compelling addition to the indie gaming scene.
The "Sins of the Flesh" update for Cult of the Lamb introduces a range of new features, including in-game sex, poop mechanics, follower experiences, and temple decorations. Players can now use a new spiritual currency called Sin to engage in rituals and immoral activities, with consequences such as followers becoming damned or injured. The update also brings new structures, mini-games, and customization options, as well as additional follower forms and traits. Overall, the update injects freshness into the game and deepens the player's connection to their followers, all provided for free alongside optional cosmetic DLC.
Cult of the Lamb has sold over 3.5 million copies and is set to release a free update called 'Sins of the Flesh' on January 16th, 2024, featuring new quests, progression systems, weapons, and buildings. The update aims to add depth and complexity to managing the cult, improve cult life with new items and buildings, introduce a new combat playstyle with the Blunderbuss weapon, and allow cultists to wear different outfits and raise offspring.