To celebrate Pride Month, publisher Devolver Digital has released a new line of merch, including shirts, stickers, and other items. In addition, purchases of anything from this collection will support a great cause: Devolver is donating 100% of proceeds to Trans Lifeline, a support network that provides critical resources to trans people throughout the United States and Canada.

The Pride Month items all feature variants on Devolver's "Y'all Means All" message, meant to inspire inclusion and equality for LGTBQ folks. There are two t-shirts, a crop-top, a hat, a sticker sheet, and a keyring included in the collection.

Some of the new items included in Devolver's collection.

Trans Lifeline is a registered-501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a crisis-support hotline specifically for trans-identifying people. In addition to its hotline, Trans Lifeline runs a microgrant program that provides support for gender-affirming care, defrays legal costs for incarcerated trans people, and assists trans migrants in navigating immigration systems.

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SteelSeries has just released a new wireless variant of the Arctis Nova 3, aptly named the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless. Not only does this new model add wireless connectivity to the Arctis Nova 3, but it also incorporates features from last year’s Arctis Nova 5, including support for over 200 EQ presets via the Arctis App and the ability to swap between multiple connected devices with a single button press, plus support for multiple platforms including PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless Gaming Headset $110

The Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is the second headset in the Arctis Nova lineup to support the Arctis mobile app, which offers over 200 preset audio EQ options you can swap to on the fly, including options optimized for specific games like Call of Duty and Fortnite. Until now, only the Arctis Nova 5 Wireless supported this feature, making the Nova 3 Wireless an alternative--and even more affordable--choice compared to the $130 Nova 5 line.

The Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is available in two models: the Nova 3P Wireless and the Nova 3X Wireless. The Nova 3P Wireless supports PlayStation, Switch, PC, and mobile devices, while the 3X is compatible with Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC, and mobile devices. The headsets can connect to up to two devices at the same time--one via the included 2.4Ghz wireless dongle and the other via Bluetooth. However, like the Arctis Nova 5, the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless does not support simultaneous playback from both devices. Instead, you can swap between the two connections on the fly. That said, by connecting to your mobile device via Bluetooth, you can modify the headset's selected EQ preset in the Arctis mobile app, even while listening to your console or PC over 2.4Ghz.

Beyond slightly different platform compatibilities, the Nova 3X Wireless and Nova 3P Wireless are otherwise identical. They both sport the same lightweight design and flexible headbands as other Arctis Nova headsets, and feature detachable microphones, custom-tuned neodymium magnetic drivers, and up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge. They also support fast-charging, which can recharge up to nine hours of battery after just 15 minutes. Both are available for $110.

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We haven't tested the Arctis Nova 3, but several other Arctis models landed on our list of the best gaming headsets, including the premium Arctis Nova Pro and Arctis Nova 7, so we’re optimistic about the Nova 3's performance. There are plenty of other fantastic SteelSeries headsets to check out, including the budget-friendly wired Arctis Nova 1. Its audio quality and wired connection aren’t ideal for all situations, but it’s hard to beat its low price.

We've compiled a list of all the headsets in SteelSeries' Arctis Nova line below. Most of these headsets are available in a variety of models, and those with the “X” classification add Xbox support along with support for platforms like PS5, Switch, and PC. So if you’re worried about using your headset across multiple devices (or are specifically looking for Xbox support), these are the ones to get. Those with a "P", meanwhile, are built for PlayStation and lack Xbox support.

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Lots of survival-crafting games get many updates over many years, and though Obsidian's Honey-I-Shrunk-The-Crafting-Game, Grounded, is one such game, I also didn't expect a sequel to come out so soon. During Summer Game Fest 2025, I was able to play 30 minutes of Grounded 2, both from the opening minutes of the game and with a save file that threw me into the middle of the game. Afterward, this topic was the first I brought up with the studio: Why couldn't the team continue building on Grounded instead of moving on to a sequel?

"So there are a couple of different reasons," game director Chris Parker told me in a roundtable chat. "We did continue to build on Grounded. So there were four major updates after Grounded 1.0 released, and then some other support updates that came out. But on one hand, there were some limitations with technology, because Grounded was supported all the way back on the Xbox One, and so our ability to sort of grow on that platform was pretty restricted," he explained, admitting that it maybe could've been solved if the team really needed it to, but moving on from the Xbox One let the team pursue other new features, too.

"One of the big things was that there were some features, like in particular, buggies, [the game's new vehicles in Grounded 2,] that we wanted to solve," Parker said. "In order to solve those, we really needed to think about how they worked in the world, and what that world space looked like. They run faster, they fight differently, they do different gathering. We want to make sure all of those things work together really, really well.

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You can grab What The Pak on Steam right now for free. The game, which sees people playing as little cyclops creatures, is all about multiplayer minigame mayhem. That includes using your avatar's extremely long tongue to lick your friends and competitors.

What The Pak supports up to eight people and online multiplayer. It's a Steam Early Access game, usually costing $6. However, from now until June 24, the title is free to pick up. It originally launched on December 6, so has been available for just over half of a year. What The Pak was also part of Steam Next Fest for October 2024.

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Anno 117: Pax Romana launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on November 13. Early previews have been exceedingly positive, and if you’re eager to get your hands on the upcoming strategy game, preorders are now open. Multiple versions are available, including a massive $170 Governor’s Edition that's packed with collectible goodies like an Amphitheatre 3D puzzle, art book, and forged Anno symbol. Here's a closer look at all Anno 117: Pax Romana preorders and current preorder bonuses.

Anno 117: Pax Romana Preorder BonusesAnno 117: Pax Romana - Builder Pack

Preorder Anno 117: Pax Romana to unlock the Builder Pack DLC, which includes the following digital content to help grow your empire:

• Wolf Player Sigil
• Battle Standard
• Town Crier Statue
• Capitoline Wolf Statue

Anno 117: Pax Romana Standard Edition $60 | Releases November 13

The Anno 117: Pax Romana standard edition includes the base game, plus the Builder Pack DLC if you preorder ahead of launch. Physical PS5 copies are up for preorder at Best Buy, though we’re still waiting for the Xbox version to arrive. We also expect more retailers to open preorders soon.

Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Target Anno 117: Pax Romana Gold Edition $90 | Releases November 13

The $90 Anno 117: Pax Romana Gold Edition is only available digitally, as no retailers are currently offering physical preorders. Nevertheless, it's a solid choice if you’re looking to get the most out of the game, as it comes with the base game, the Builder Pack DLC preorder bonus, and the Year One Pass, which entitles you to three upcoming DLC expansions planned to release in the month after the base game launches.

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There's also the $170 Anno 117: Pax Romana Governor’s Edition. PS5 and PC versions are available to preorder, though it's unclear if this will eventually arrive on Xbox.

Preordering this version gets you the base game and Builder Pack DLC preorder bonus, plus the following extras:

• Amphitheatre 3D puzzle
• 84-page art book
• Forged Anno symbol
• Albion & Latium coins
• Steelbook
• Town Crier’s letter
• Tesserae works blueprint
• Three lithographs
• Year One Pass (Three DLC Packs)

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Ghosts of Mars Limited Edition Steelbook

$45 | Releases August 12

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Prince of Darkness Limited Edition Steelbook

$45 | Releases August 12

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John Carpenter is responsible for a long list of iconic horror movies, including The Thing and Halloween. Later this summer, two other great films from his catalog will receive exclusive Steelbook releases at Amazon: Prince of Darkness and Ghosts of Mars. Both feature a steelbook with terrifying cover art, as well as 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray formats. Both Blu-rays launch on August 12, and preorders are available now at Amazon.

Ghosts of Mars Limited Edition Steelbook $45 | Releases August 12

This chilling sci-fi flick takes place on Mars in the year 2176, after human colonists have settled the planet. However, things take a dark turn when the settlers discover a dormant Martian civilization, and the mysterious beings take over their bodies. It’s a cult classic, and even though it isn’t John Carpenter’s best-reviewed film, it’s still an intriguing sci-fi horror story.

Ghosts of Mars Limited Edition Special Features:

This version offers 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray formats, plus heaps of bonus content. Here's everything included:

• Audio commentary with John Carpenter and actor Natasha Henstridge (4K)
• Assault on Outpost 13: Scoring Ghosts of Mars - Interview with film music historian Daniel Schweiger
• Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
• Scoring Ghosts of Mars
• Ghosts of Mars Special Effects Deconstruction
• Original Theatrical Trailer

Preorder at Amazon Prince of Darkness Limited Edition Steelbook $45 | Releases August 12

When scientists find an ancient canister in a long-abandoned church, they accidentally let loose an evil entity trapped within. Their teammates slowly succumb to the strange force, turning into zombies, and the survivors must figure out how to stop the supernatural being before it consumes the entire world.

Prince of Darkness Limited Edition bonus features:

Along with 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray formats, you’ll get a gory steelbook and plenty of cool bonus features:

• Audio commentary with John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (4K)
• Theatrical Trailer (4K)
• TV Spot (4K)
• Sympathy for the Devil: Interview with John Carpenter
• Alice at the Apocalypse: Interview with Alice Cooper
• The Messenger: Interview with actor/ SFX supervisor Robert Grasmere
• Hell on Earth: A look at the film’s score and interview with co-composer Alan Howarth
• Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: A look at the film’s original locations
• Alternate opening from the TV version
• Trailer and radio spots
• Still gallery

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There are plenty of other great John Carpenter Blu-rays available at Amazon--and many of them are currently on sale. You’ll also find 4K versions of Ghosts of Mars and Prince of Darkness, which don’t get you the cool steelbook but offer most of the same bonus features. If you’re interested in rounding out your collection, here’s a peek at our favorites.

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Elden Ring Nightreign's newest patch, 1.01.2, is out now, and it's exclusively focused on bug fixes.

The new update fixes a bug that would prevent the Demon Merchant from appearing in some scenarios. It also addresses an issue where Libra, Creature of the Night, would "repeatedly perform some actions." Additionally, the patch fixes a problem that could cause stability issues with the game in the battle sequence against Adel, Baron of Night. You can see the full patch notes below.

Developer From Software also pointed out that this update doesn't fix every issue with Nightreign, promising players that the studio is continuing its efforts to resolve additional ongoing issues.

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Nintendo has hidden Mirror Mode in the Free Roam mode for Mario Kart World in a pretty awesome way. Players can flip the open world by driving into the stained-glass window of Princess Peach on her castle at the center of the map, though there is a catch: Mirror Mode must already be unlocked through the Grand Prix and Knockout Tour Cups--on top of some other requirements.

Spotted by IGN, an account on X called Ninjinaut showcased the Mirror Mode Easter egg in Free Roam for Mario Kart World. The video sees Baby Rosalina jumping into the window, which is a direct callback to Super Mario 64's mechanic for accessing new worlds. The screen fades to white and then shows Princess Peach flipped. Baby Rosalina then shoots out of the window, with the open world now in Mirror Mode.

Some nice Mirror Mode Easter egg haha pic.twitter.com/7q5GIqZ91l

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Keep in mind that Free Roam is only playable in single-player, as people realized co-op was missing for the mode when Mario Kart World launched last week alongside Switch 2. Another recent discovery for the game was that Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft assisted in development. This isn't totally out of the blue for the RPG studio, since it helped with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, too.

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The Outer Worlds 2

$70 at Walmart (Price Error) | MSRP is $80 | Releases October 29

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The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition

$100 | Releases October 24

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Updated on June 10: Walmart just opened preorders for Outer Worlds 2 and is currently charging $70, which is 10 bucks below the game's $80 MSRP. The price is very likely to increase soon.

The second entry in Obsidian's first-person sci-fi RPG series, The Outer Worlds 2, launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 29, and preorders are available now. The long-awaited sequel will take players back to The Outer Worlds' vision of the far future, introducing new locations to explore, factions to join, and companions to recruit, while bringing back the satirical humor and striking retro-futurist art style of the original game. While it's exciting we're getting a new large-scale RPG from Obsidian--especially since the studio's most recent game, Avowed, just launched earlier this year--The Outer Worlds 2 is also notable as the next major Microsoft-published game to be getting a PS5 release, and the first Xbox first-party game to cost $80. We've seen several Switch 2 games hit that price point, but now Xbox and PS5 games like The Outer Worlds 2 are slowly adopting the $80 price tag for select new releases, too.

Of course, for many Xbox and PC players, that price point is less of a concern since it will also be available on Game Pass on launch day. One month of Game Pass Ultimate costs $20/month, making it technically the most affordable way to play The Outer Worlds 2. However, you'll only have access to the game as long as you're subscribed. If you want to own The Outer Worlds 2--either digitally or physically--you'll have to pick up either the $80 standard edition or the $100 Premium Edition that includes a season pass, bonus DLC, and even early access to the full game. Both versions also include other extras for preordering ahead of time.

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If you're anything like me, the main problem you're facing in the early hours of Dune: Awakening is how long it takes to traverse the dunes of Arrakis. That's where vehicles come in. Vehicles serve multiple purposes. Some are good for traversal, while others are essential for resource gathering or combat. Sandbikes are fast and will get you from one point to the next far faster than running, while scout ornithopters give you a birds-eye view of your environment.

You can fast travel between points of interest that you've visited before. While we've got a guide on Dune: Awakening fast travel and how to unlock it, sometimes the situation calls for something a little more personalized.

Here's how to unlock vehicles in Dune: Awakening, as well as all of the vehicles we're aware of in the game right now.

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The thing that struck me most in my first few hours of playing Dune: Awakening was just how vast the world is. The sand dunes of Arrakis are gargantuan in scale, and before long I was pretty frustrated at how long it was taking me to traverse them. That's when I discovered the game's pretty convoluted fast-travel system. Here's how to fast travel in Dune: Awakening, including when you'll unlock it, and a list of places you can fast travel between.

How to unlock fast travel

To unlock fast travel in Dune: Awakening, you'll need to meet an NPC who is pretty hidden in a side quest. You won't be taught about fast travel in the game's main introductory quests, surprisingly. You will unlock things such as the Sandbike and other vehicles by playing the game a bit further, but the soonest opportunity to fast travel comes in the A Wider World side quest.

You can pick up this quest the first time you visit Griffin's Reach Tradepost, which happened for me around the three-hour mark. That's taking into consideration the fact that I spent a little too long searching for the perfect place to build my base, and then turned it into a four-story mansion. You see how that can take up my time?

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Switch 2 owners have discovered a battery issue on the console, but fortunately, this is a relatively easy fix. It doesn't appear to be a hardware problem either, as Switch 2 users have reported that the console isn't correctly registering how much of a battery charge is left, resulting in them being told that they're almost out of power after playing for only a short amount of time.

According to Nintendo, the quick fix for this problem is to enter the secret Recovery Mode on the Switch 2.

This should reset the console battery, and it can be done by following these steps:

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It's been five years since Naughty Dog released The Last of Us: Part 2, and with Season 3 of the HBO series in the works, the anticipation and clamoring for a Part 3 has never been higher. However, showrunner Craig Mazin admittedly knows just a hint of the story for the potential game, but isn't sure if it'll ever happen.

Talking to BAFTA about Season 2 of The Last of Us, Mazin said game creator and co-showrunner Neil Druckmann told him some ideas he had for a Part 3, but would be okay if the game never came into fruition.

"I am familiar with some concepts that Neil has kicked around for a potential third game. I don't know if he's zeroed in on one of them. I don't know what will happen there," he explains, adding that although he'd like Part 3 to happen, he also thinks maybe less is more. "Sometimes I think, maybe you should just be happy. Don't be sad it's over--be happy that it happened at all! I think Naughty Dog is an incredible game studio. They make beautiful art, and their ability to convey what we can do in television through animation is pretty remarkable."

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Good Old Games has added a new feature to its storefront and launcher, making it extremely easy to install some very popular mods to a few of its classic games. The "One-click Mods" feature includes well-known community-built add-ons for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, Doom 3, and Fallout 4, and will soon include the hotly anticipated Skyblivion mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

GOG announced the new feature at the PC Gaming Show and gave a few details about how it works and what mods are supported. One-click Mods doesn't include everything made for a particular game--this isn't GOG's answer to Nexus Mods, for example--but instead provides a curated list of popular mods for particular games. In practice, One-click Mods is basically the same as buying and downloading old games, with GOG making the installation of these mods easy and automatic through its online store and GOG Galaxy launcher.

GOG's current One-Click Mods offerings.

As of right now, the list of One-click Mods is pretty short, but it seems that GOG is looking to include big, notable mods that are popular among their communities. Skyblivion is already a huge one; it's a full, fan-made recreation of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in Skyrim. The list also includes the Phobos mod for Doom 3, which adds a whole prequel campaign to id Software's title; Fallout: London, a standalone story addition to Fallout 4 set in the United Kingdom; Horn of the Abyss, a huge expansion for Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Complete that includes new factions, campaigns, creatures, and a lot more; and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Unofficial Patch, a series of fan-made improvements that fixes bugs and reintroduces a lot of cut content.

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Sony intends to update its wireless PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers to allow them to pair with multiple devices at once, the company announced on X.

The post didn't include anything in the way of details, however, but did mention the update would be out "later this year."

"Want to pair your DualSense controller with multiple devices at once?" Sony wrote in the post. "An update planned for later this year enhances pairing functionality. Stay tuned for more details."

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Get your Splattershots ready--Nintendo's beloved shooter series Splatoon is getting its first spin-off game. The Nintendo Today app shared the announcement of Splatoon Raiders, a spin-off featuring the Deep Cut idol band from Splatoon 3. It's coming out exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, while Splatoon 3 is receiving a free Switch 2 update this week.

The Splatoon Raiders trailer depicted Deep Cut members Shiver, Frye, and Big Man on a helicopter, discussing their next treasure-hunting destination, the Spirhalite Islands. Their helicopter crash-lands, setting the stage for an island adventure. Players will take the role of a mechanic, exploring the mysterious new locale with Deep Cut.

While the Nintendo Today video showed some action, it didn't share any specific objectives or details about the gameplay loop of Splatoon Raiders. The video also lacked any details about a release window.

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Ahead of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things later this year, developer Sandbox VR has announced a new tie-in virtual experience for the popular Netflix show. Similar to its previous projects--Squid Game Virtuals and Rebel Moon: The Descent-- Stranger Things: Catalyst will be a location-based virtual reality game where players will gear up alongside their friends to face the supernatural threats plaguing the small town of Hawkins, Indiana.

Several iconic locations from the series have been recreated in VR, and players will be able to wield unique abilities against terrifying creatures that have escaped from the Upside Down dimension. Sandbox VR Founder and CEO, Steve Zhao says that this game will allow Stranger Things fans to "physically step into the story they've watched unfold over the past seasons" when they start playing. Sandbox VR's games also incorporate the use of haptic feedback vests, adding another layer of immersion to their experiences. This isn't the first time that we've seen a Stranger Things game either, as a standalone VR title was released back in 2017 for PS4.

While you'll need to visit one of the Sandbox VR locations to play Stranger Things: Catalyst--the game will arrive around the November release of Stranger Things season five--another licensed property is coming to home VR headsets in the future. Marvel's merc with a mouth, Deadpool, is getting a brand-new game for Meta Quest 3 and 3S later this year, and it'll see players journey to Mojoworld to take on classic X-men villains.

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Mario Party is a game lots of players love, but often not without reservations. The big knock against the series has long been its late-game antics, which can render strategy meaningless by creating huge swings that can suddenly shuffle the standings, regardless of how well or poorly you've been playing all along. Handing out bonus stars like Oprah gifting her audience with cars just doesn't make for a good virtual board game.

It's also not so predictable which of the many categories of minigames will be involved in any Mario Party endgame moment, and as a result, not always so much fun to play, even while the rest of a session might be enjoyable. Lego Party, a similar minigame-laden multiplayer party game, is intended to be similar to Mario Party but without that annoyance for players, allowing them to strategize more reliably.

The team behind Lego Party removed the concept of bonus stars (gold bricks in this case) from their take on the party minigame genre, because the team understood that having late-game bonuses that can invalidate playing well in the early game is not an enjoyable mechanic. "I just don't like them," SMG Studio project director Mark Fennell told me bluntly. It feels like randomness added where it doesn't belong. And I can say its absence was appreciated in my Lego Party demo at Summer Game Fest 2025.

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Developer Raccoon Logic worked with Microsoft to bring Revenge of the Savage Planet to Xbox Game Pass as a day-one launch title, but studio head Alex Hutchinson said new games launching into Game Pass can "devalue" them and hurt the industry overall.

Speaking to Gamer Social Club, Hutchinson said "most of the traffic" so far for Revenge of the Savage Planet has been from Game Pass, while full-game sales "have been good." The game is also available on PS5 and PS4.

As for bringing the game to Game Pass at launch, Hutchinson said working with Microsoft--and presumably taking payment from the company--was part of Raccoon Logic's balancing effort of trying to reach as many people as possible and making money. The financial terms of Game Pass deals are not made public, but it's understood that Microsoft pays developers to bring their games to Game Pass at launch as part of the Xbox company's ambition to scale the service and attract new users.

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The isometric gameplay of Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream may not be the adventure game style that you're used to. But this gorgeous title was created by a handful of Mirror's Edge and Battlefield devs who teamed up to bring Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream to life. The game is set for a release next month, but you can play it right now with the newly-released demo.

Swedish studio River End Games has shared the demo for Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game is set in the early 1900s in a world that's not entirely like our own. The city of Eriksholm has been stricken by an illness called Heartpox, and a young boy named Herman has disappeared under murky circumstances.

Herman's brother, Hanna, is the lead character in the game, but she'll be joined by two additional characters, Alva and Sebastian, as the story progresses. Each of the three main children have different abilities that can get them past obstacles or out of trouble. But the stakes of their quest are even higher than they realize, and the secrets they uncover may ignite "a chain of catastrophic events that will forever change their lives and the fate of the entire city."

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