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[p]We’re thrilled to present Aphelion, DON’T NOD’s newly announced sci-fi action-adventure game!  [/p][p]Set in a near-future where Earth faces collapse, Aphelion is an emotional journey to the edge of our Solar System to survey a planet that may be humanity’s last hope. Our latest tale follows two European Space Agency astronauts: Ariane Montclair and Thomas Cross. Following their crash landing on the uncharted planet Persephone, they must brave harsh landscapes, master survival tools, gather crucial information, and navigate reality-bending phenomena in a desperate mission to reunite. [/p][p][/p][p]Check out the reveal trailer:  [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Aphelion blends our signature emotional storytelling with immersive exploration and traversal, mystery, and tense stealth gameplay. What begins as a totally compromised mission becomes an adventure into the unknown. As you explore the frozen world of Persephone, you’ll gather information on the planet’s strange conditions and what could’ve caused the crash of Ariane and Thomas’s ship, the Hope 01. [/p][p]A game in collaboration with the European Space Agency [/p][p]We’re also super honored to announce that the game is developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA)! Ariane and Thomas are both ESA astronauts, part of the fictional Hope 01 mission to survey a new potential home for humanity. We’re grounding our depiction of space exploration in real scientific knowledge and humanistic values. This very cool collaboration weaves authentic elements of space science into the emotional core of the game.  [/p][p]After all, this isn’t just a game about a planet. It’s a very human tale of how we behave when all hope is lost, and what keeps us going. [/p][p]Aphelion will launch in 2026 but you can wishlist it right now! [/p][p]To keep up with news on the game, follow us on X, Instagram and TikTok! [/p]

Heeeey Puppy Lovers!

Patch 1.0.7 is out with some sweet little bug fixes here:

- Rare crash that could occur when picking up the stick during the first tug-of-war moment
- Added proper credits for the FMOD plugin used with Godot - thank you for the magic!
- Resolved an issue where players couldn't jump of the cliff at the end of the Battue sequence
- Some various other small bugs

Snuggle up and enjoy your time with your loyal companion

To celebrate the release of Koira, the latest adventure game published by DON’T NOD, we’ve collaborated with Makeship to bring you the Koira Puppy Plush! You can grab your very own cute companion right now from their website here.



Koira, developed by Belgian studio Studio Tolima, is a wholesome adventure game beautifully handcrafted about a forest spirit and her new puppy friend. The game tells a touching story without the use of text, relying instead on visuals, sound, and animation to create a universally accessible narrative. As players explore the enchanted forest, they will uncover hidden secrets, solve environmental puzzles, and build a deep connection between the forest spirit and her puppy companion – which can now be yours!

Don’t forget – Koira is still 10% off until April 14!

Hello, dog lovers! It’s the day you’ve been waiting for – Koira is out! Studio Tolima’s Koira is a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure featuring a lost forest spirit and her new puppy friend. Together they must journey to safety in the heart of the enchanted forest, solving puzzles, finding friends, and avoiding the hunters lurking along the way.

Until April 14, you can get a 10% discount as a launch celebration on both the base game and the Support the Devs Bundle, which includes the game and 10 pieces of extra concept art that you can use as wallpapers on your devices.

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One more thing – you can now get a cute companion of your very own thanks to Makeship! From April 3, you can order your plush puppy pal from their website.

I’ve been looking forward to Koira – the debut title from Brussels-based Studio Tolima – ever since I first had an appointment for it at gamescom 2023. About a year and a half later, after rolling credits in roughly four hours, I’m pleased to state that Koira tells a beautiful and touching tale featuring the cat-like player character and a sweet red-nosed dog, the latter of which completely steals the show. This is not to imply that Koira is entirely without blemishes, however, as the story is tried and true, and the light puzzles can occasionally be finicky or obscure.

Koira / Photo Source: Studio Tolima / DON’T NOD

For those reading who are unfamiliar with this release, Koira is an adventure game set in, presumably, a tundra. The player assumes the role of the traveller, a somewhat lonesome figure who, in the beginning moments of the title, encounters a trapped puppy. From then on, the two forge a bond that is at the core of the project – which is exactly what director and... Read more