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Annapurna Interactive business and news from across the web.- Review: Stray Ends Up Being a Solid Switch 2 GameThe cat adventure game Stray has received a significant performance and visual upgrade on the Nintendo Switch 2, making it a much better experience than its original Switch release. While not as graphically impressive as PC or PlayStation 5 versions, the Switch 2 iteration offers a stable 30fps frame rate and improved visuals. The game retains its action-adventure gameplay with puzzle elements, though the new mouse control mode is considered underwhelming compared to the solid controller support.
- Acclaimed 2022 PS5 Adventure Game Under $5 on PS Store, Lowest PriceThe critically acclaimed 2022 adventure game The Artful Escape is currently available for its lowest price of $4.99 on the PlayStation Store, marking a 75% discount. Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive, this deal is valid until June 11, 2026, for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players.
- PC The Lost Wild Next YearAnnapurna Interactive announced that the survival horror game The Lost Wild will be released on PC next year. The game is also slated for a PlayStation 5 release in 2027. The Lost Wild is a first-person experience.
- Nintendo Download: 4th June (North America)The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the Nintendo Switch eShop. Highlights include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off!, with numerous other titles across different genres also launching this week. The update also features enhanced editions of existing games and various bundles.
- After 4 years of silence, dinosaur survival horror game The Lost Wild emerges with a promise to make good on its…The Lost Wild, a dinosaur survival horror game from Great Ape Games and Annapurna Interactive, has resurfaced with a new trailer and details. Game director Gary Napper, drawing on his experience with Alien: Isolation, emphasizes evasion and environmental interaction over combat. The game aims to portray dinosaurs as realistic animals rather than monsters, with a planned release for PlayStation 5 and PC in 2027.
- "The difference is not just that you can’t fight back, it’s that you feel like you shouldn’t": Alien Isolation's lead designer wants you to "respect" the dinos in The Lost WildThe Lost Wild's lead designer Gary Napper emphasizes a design philosophy of respecting dinosaurs as living creatures rather than monsters, drawing parallels to his work on Alien: Isolation. Unlike Alien: Isolation's focus on player power fantasy, The Lost Wild aims to make players feel vulnerable and encourage non-violent interaction with the prehistoric inhabitants of its island setting.
- The Lost Wild Launches in 2027, Bringing Dinosaur Survival Horror to PS5 and PCThe Lost Wild, a cinematic survival horror game featuring intelligent dinosaurs, is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and PC. Developed by Great Ape Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game emphasizes stealth and observation over combat, with players needing to study dinosaur behavior to survive on a mysterious island.
- Sony's summer State of Play showcase was big on God of War, Wolverine, gore and GTA-dodging release datesSony's latest State of Play showcase featured new titles and release dates, including God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine. The presentation highlighted several gore-heavy action games and strategically placed releases to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch. Notable announcements included Until Dawn 2, Stuntman: Hollywood, Kemuri, Rayman Legends Retold, and delays for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Phantom Blade Zero.
- All Major State of Play June 2026 AnnouncementsSony's June 2026 State of Play showcase featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine gameplay, Until Dawn 2, and release dates for games like Rayman Legends Retold and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Several titles, including ILL and KEMURI, received new trailers and release windows for 2027.
- PS5 State of Play: every new release date including delayed Tomb Raider remakeSony's State of Play event revealed release dates for numerous games, including Silent Hill Townfall, Ace Combat 8, and Onimusha: Way Of The Sword. Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis was confirmed for a 2027 release, indicating a delay. Marvel's Wolverine is set for September 25, while Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 in September.
- The Lost Wild Coming To PS5, Trailer Showcased at State of PlayThe Lost Wild, a survival horror game developed by Annapurna Interactive and Great Ape Games, is coming to PlayStation 5. A new trailer showcased at State of Play reveals gameplay focused on the player being prey to dinosaurs, emphasizing patience and careful action rather than a power fantasy. The game was originally announced nearly four years ago.
- Silent Hill: Townfall Looks Part Resident Evil 7, Part Scary Myst In Release Date TrailerA new trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall revealed a September 24 release date and showcased its first-person gameplay, drawing comparisons to Resident Evil 7 for its combat and stealth, and Myst for its puzzle-solving elements. Developed by Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game is set in 1996 and follows Simon Ordell exploring the Scottish town of St. Amelia.
- Everything Shown At PlayStation State Of Play, June 2026Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming games, including Marvel's Wolverine, God of War: Laufey, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Several titles received release dates, such as Marvel's Wolverine on September 15, 2026, and Dune: Awakening on September 22, 2026. The event also featured updates on PlayStation Plus additions and the return of the Stuntman franchise.
- Dinosaur survival-horror The Lost Wild launches in 2027The dinosaur survival-horror game The Lost Wild is set to launch in 2027. Developed by Great Ape Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game focuses on stealth and evasion rather than action, featuring dinosaurs that behave like wild animals. A new trailer showcased some of the creatures players will encounter.
- Dinosaur survival-horror The Lost Wild announces release for next yearThe dinosaur survival-horror game The Lost Wild, developed by Great Ape Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, has announced a release window for 2027. The game focuses on stealth and evasion, emphasizing dinosaurs behaving like wild animals rather than monsters. Players will explore prehistoric wilderness, scavenge for items, and use non-lethal means to intimidate predators.
- Psychological Horror Game 'Silent Hill: Townfall' Launches September 24The psychological horror game Silent Hill: Townfall is set to launch on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC. Developed by Screen Burn and co-published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive, the game is a self-contained narrative set in Scotland, focusing on mystery, tragedy, and loss. Players control Simon Ordell, who must unravel secrets using limited tools and a mysterious CRTV.
- Dinosaur survival horror game The Lost Wild is coming to PS5The survival horror game The Lost Wild, originally announced for PC, is now also coming to PlayStation 5. Developed by Great Ape Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game features dinosaurs and is set in a Japanese research facility. The Lost Wild is scheduled for release in 2027.
- Silent Hill: Townfall launches in SeptemberSilent Hill: Townfall is set to launch on September 24th for PC and PlayStation 5. Developed by Screen Burn Interactive and published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive, the psychological horror game features a first-person perspective, stealth, combat, and narrative-driven puzzles.
- There's a Dino Crisis in The Lost Wild, Out on PS5 in 2027Annapurna Interactive has revealed The Lost Wild, a first-person survival horror game featuring dinosaurs, which is set to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2027. The game emphasizes dinosaurs acting as wild animals, requiring players to evade or intimidate them rather than treat them as traditional monsters.
- PS5 First-Party Sales Have Fallen Sharply, But It Doesn't Tell the Full StoryA report analyzing Sony's first-party game sales on PlayStation 5 reveals a significant drop in unit sales since FY20. However, the article argues this decline is influenced by factors such as increased game prices, fewer releases, the end of indie publishing, reduced discounting, the introduction of PS Plus Extra, and shifts in player behavior towards evergreen titles.