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Think You’ve Beaten Fountains? Prove it in the Gauntlet
Crunching Koalas has released the Gauntlet mode for their souls-like action-RPG, Fountains. This new mode challenges players to defeat all ten bosses back-to-back, with an option to include bosses from the Shattered Shape expansion. The update is now live on Xbox, following its PC premiere, and the game is currently on sale.
Fountains just got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, includes 120 FPS support
Crunching Koalas has released a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Fountains, featuring 120 FPS support and an exclusive Gauntlet Mode. This new version is a free upgrade for owners of the original Nintendo Switch version, which launched just last week. Fountains is described as a soulslike action-RPG with a seamless, interconnected world and challenging combat.
Five Years of Solo Development – Interview with Fountains Creator John Pywell
John Pywell, the solo developer behind the Metroidvania action-RPG Fountains, discusses the five-year development journey of his game, which is now launching on Xbox. Pywell shares his inspirations, including Dark Souls and Hollow Knight, his programming process using the Godot engine, and the challenges of creating pixel art. The interview also highlights the contributions of composer Travis Moberg and the unexpected international success of Fountains.
FOUNTAINS Is Ready To Test Your Soulslike Skills On Xbox
The soulslike action-RPG Fountains has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring its Extended Edition which includes the Shattered Shape expansion. Originally released on Steam to positive reviews, the game offers a seamless, interconnected world with demanding combat and adjustable difficulty settings.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18
Microsoft has announced a slate of new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between September 14 and 18. Titles include TCG Card Shop Simulator, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Aniimo, Train Sim World 7, and Dune: Awakening, among many others across various genres.
Fountains shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Crunching Koalas and John Pywell have announced that the Soulslike action RPG Fountains will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2026. On the same day, the "Shattered Shape" DLC will also launch, adding new enemies, powers, and a new region to explore. The game features tight combat, a maze-like interconnected world, and adjustable difficulty settings.
Fountains announced for Nintendo Switch
Publisher Crunching Koalas and developer John Pywell have announced that the Soulslike action RPG Fountains will be released on Nintendo Switch in 2026. The game features challenging Soulslike combat with a top-down perspective, pixel art visuals, and an interconnected world with exploration and secrets. Adjustable difficulty settings will be available.
Kamikaze Lassplanes, a unique blend of Visual Novel and Shoot 'em up, flies onto PlayStation 5 today!
Kamikaze Lassplanes, a visual novel and shoot 'em up hybrid developed by Inky Dreams and published by Crunching Koalas, has launched on PlayStation 5. The game features branching story decisions and arcade shoot-'em-up gameplay, and is also available on PC and Nintendo Switch with launch discounts.
Sumerian Six, ein übernatürliches Stealth-Taktikspiel in einem alternativen Zweiten Weltkrieg, ist ab sofort für PlayStation und Xbox erhältlich
Sumerian Six, a supernatural stealth tactics game set in an alternate World War II, is now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Artificer and published by Devolver Digital, the game features an elite team of six scientists with unique abilities and challenges players with tactical stealth gameplay across ten chapters.
The Bear Facts: The True Story of Wojtek the (Were)Bear
Sumerian Six is a new tactical stealth game set in an alternate-history World War II, featuring supernatural operatives and inspired by the true story of Wojtek, a bear who served in the Polish Army. Players can control Wojtek in both human and bear forms, utilizing unique abilities to combat a Nazi occult program. The game, developed by Crunching Koalas, is available now and blends historical elements with fantastical narrative.
Sumerian Six Deploys Tactical Stealth Action On Xbox Series X|S And PS5
Sumerian Six, a tactical stealth game with an alternate history theme, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Developed by Artificer and published by Crunching Koalas in partnership with Devolver Digital, the game tasks players with commanding a squad of scientists to sabotage Nazi occult experiments during World War II.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For March 2026
March 2026 is set to be a significant month for Xbox and Game Pass subscribers, with a diverse lineup of new releases. The month features sequels like Planet of Lana II, extraction shooters such as Marathon, and RPGs like GreedFall: The Dying World and Crimson Desert. Other notable titles include the tactical stealth game Sumerian Six, the chaotic co-op shooter John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, and the narrative adventure Life is Strange Reunion.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 2 to 6
This week's Xbox releases include Marathon, Planet of Lana II, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, and Scott Pilgrim EX, among many others. Several titles are optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Game Pass, offering a diverse range of genres from action RPGs to puzzle games.
