Close To The Sun News

[p]This is the time of year where jack frost starts to nip at your toes, so stay inside and play some of the warmest indie games.[/p][p]You may even find your new favourite Indie Game with the Wired Winter Steam Sale 2025![/p][p]Cozy up with our incredible discounts and expand your gaming library. Whether you’re into intense single-player tales or exciting multiplayer action, Wired Productions has something special for you, including some brand new updates landing TODAY!


Most importantly, before we jump into talking about other games, Close To The Sun is 80% off until January 5th![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Beneath - Retro Mode[/h2][p]Bringing you bleeding edge visuals (circa 1998) Retro mode brings the same combat, the same oppressive deep sea horror, but reborn in glorious low resolution. Retro mode combines some adjusted visual presentation and filter techniques to bring back the 'sat in front of the tv cross legged at midnight' nostalgia, and if we do say so ourselves... really adds a distinct charm to our nightmare filled research stations. Here's a little teaser of what it looks like in motion...[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Hotel Architect - Bellhops and Room Service[/h2][p]Our latest update introduces bellhops and room service, two new systems that will add more life, personality, and depth to the day-to-day flow of your hotel. We’ve been keeping most of the details under wraps since the first teaser way back in September, but expect new interactions, animations and challenges, and a fresh layer of hotel activity you haven’t seen before![/p][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]
Aaero2 - Brand New Music[/h2][p]Prepare to conquer exhilarating new challenges in Aaero2, where epic showdowns against colossal creatures, aliens, and high-tech robots await you in stunning environments inspired by the neon world of Arcade Paradise and the dreamy soundtrack from Lania Kea, one of the brightest stars from Black Razor Records. [/p][p][/p][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks[/h2][p]DAKKA,DAKKA, DAKKA![/p][p]The biggest Speed Freeks update is here. There's races, stunt parks, hill climbs, skill tests, meme maps and other wacky things![/p][p]And they can all be played in multiplayer, providing some of the most fun we as a team have had in Speed Freeks. Go get it ya gits![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Classic Wired Games[/h2][p][/p][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]and so many more so head over to Steam Sale page![/h2][p][/p][h2][/h2][h2]...and while you’re here, don’t forget to hit that Wishlist button on our upcoming titles:[/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]This sale only lasts until January the 5th, so whether you’re looking to complete your collection or dive into something brand new, now's the time.[/p][p]
Visit us on X, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Facebook, Discord, TikTok, The Wired Website and The Wired Store.[/p][p]have a wonderful holiday from everyone on the Wired Team and get saving up to 90%! [/p]

[p]No, you’re not seeing things. Up to 90% off Wired games on Steam. This isn’t one of those “polite discounts” – this is the kind of sale that makes your wishlist weep and your backlog beg for mercy.[/p][p]For nearly 20 years, we’ve been doing things our way – publishing the weird, the bold, the unforgettable. Games with soul. Games that get under your skin. Games that make you laugh, scream, and sometimes question reality itself. And for one week only, you can snag them for less than the price of your morning coffee.[/p][p]Here’s just a taste of the chaos waiting for you:[/p]

• [p]Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks (-50%) 🚗💥 – Explosions, orcs, and racing mayhem. With big updates landing in October, now’s the time to jump in.[/p]
• [p]Hotel Architect (-20%) 🏨 – Build it big, build it tacky, build it yours. And yes, thanks to this week’s free update, you can finally build in Vegas.[/p]
• [p]KARMA: The Dark World (-30%) 👁️ – A paranoid, stylish psychological horror. Xbox players get it next week, but right now PC has the best deal ever.[/p]
• [p]Martha Is Dead (-70%) 😱 – Controversial, haunting, and impossible to forget.[/p]
• [p]Deliver Us The Moon (-85%) 🌙 – Humanity’s last hope is you. Award-winning sci-fi at its lowest price yet.[/p]
• [p]Arcade Paradise (-75%) 🕹️ – From dingy laundromat to neon arcade empire. Your 90s dream awaits.[/p]

[p]…and that’s just scratching the surface.[/p][p]This isn’t just a sale – it’s a love letter to indie madness. Wired doesn’t do ordinary, and neither should you. Grab the games that everyone talks about, the ones that hit differently, the ones that stay with you long after the credits roll.[/p][p]👉 The Wired Productions Publisher Sale is live September 4–11, 2025. Don’t miss it.[/p][p] [/p]

[p]No, you’re not seeing things. Up to 90% off Wired games on Steam. This isn’t one of those “polite discounts” – this is the kind of sale that makes your wishlist weep and your backlog beg for mercy.[/p][p]For nearly 20 years, we’ve been doing things our way – publishing the weird, the bold, the unforgettable. Games with soul. Games that get under your skin. Games that make you laugh, scream, and sometimes question reality itself. And for one week only, you can snag them for less than the price of your morning coffee.[/p][p]Here’s just a taste of the chaos waiting for you:[/p]

• [p]Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks (-50%) 🚗💥 – Explosions, orcs, and racing mayhem. With big updates landing in October, now’s the time to jump in.[/p]
• [p]Hotel Architect (-20%) 🏨 – Build it big, build it tacky, build it yours. And yes, thanks to this week’s free update, you can finally build in Vegas.[/p]
• [p]KARMA: The Dark World (-30%) 👁️ – A paranoid, stylish psychological horror. Xbox players get it next week, but right now PC has the best deal ever.[/p]
• [p]Martha Is Dead (-70%) 😱 – Controversial, haunting, and impossible to forget.[/p]
• [p]Deliver Us The Moon (-85%) 🌙 – Humanity’s last hope is you. Award-winning sci-fi at its lowest price yet.[/p]
• [p]Arcade Paradise (-75%) 🕹️ – From dingy laundromat to neon arcade empire. Your 90s dream awaits.[/p]

[p]…and that’s just scratching the surface.[/p][p]This isn’t just a sale – it’s a love letter to indie madness. Wired doesn’t do ordinary, and neither should you. Grab the games that everyone talks about, the ones that hit differently, the ones that stay with you long after the credits roll.[/p][p]👉 The Wired Productions Publisher Sale is live September 4–11, 2025. Don’t miss it.[/p]

[p]The whispers below the surface of the waves have grown into a mighty roar as the FIRST public playtest for Beneath goes live![/p][p]Get ready to descend into the unknown — the first public playtest of Beneath is here! For the first time, players will step into the shadowy depths of this atmospheric, tension-filled adventure and help shape its future. Whether you're drawn to mysterious lore, strategic survival, or the thrill of the unknown, Beneath invites you to explore, uncover, and survive the horrors below.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Head over to our Steam page now to access the playtest – but be quick! The floodgates will close on August 4th 2025.[/p][p][/p][p]Join the community discord, experience the world before anyone else, and leave your mark on the game's development.[/p][p][/p][p]For those not playing on PC, we’ve got exciting news — Beneath is officially coming to consoles! We’re thrilled to announce that the game will be launching on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 later this year. Players can look forward to the same immersive, heart-pounding experience, fully optimized for your console of choice.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][p] [/p]

[p]Temperatures are rising around the world thanks to Wired Productions’ Summer Sizzling Spectacular Sale Showcase! Starting today, we will be spicing up Steam libraries across the globe with up to 85% OFF on some of Wired’s hottest titles, including Arcade Paradise, Gori : Cuddly Carnage, Deliver Us The Moon and more! The sale lasts until July 10th – so check out all the offers here on our Steam Sale page.[/p][p][/p][p]The Wired Heatwave brings not only sizzling deals – but brand new content updates for our most recent titles:[/p][p]Hotel Architect reaches new heights with the free "New York" content update! Expand your architectural prowess in the heart of the Big Apple with new buildings, challenges, and surprises waiting around every corner.[/p][p] [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]KARMA: The Dark World introduces the highly anticipated Photo Mode Update, allowing you to capture and share the eerie atmosphere of Daniel McGovern's journey like never before. Immerse yourself in the dark and capture every chilling moment.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks races into action with the new Supporters DLC. Join the ranks of hardcore fans with exclusive content and gear up for the ultimate racing experience, plus the new roadmap of what's to come![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]