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Storebound Turns A Shopping Trip Into A Co-Op Horror Nightmare
Storebound, a co-op horror adventure developed and published by Embers, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £8.79. The game traps players in a cursed megastore where they must solve puzzles, share clues, and manage a sanity system to escape. Communication is key, but can also become a liability as the store itself hunts players.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 28 to October 2
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between September 28 and October 2. Titles include Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and a remastered The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, among many others across various genres.
Co-op Puzzle Horror Storebound Hits 1.0 today with New Playable Episodes
Independent developer Embers has announced the full 1.0 launch of its co-op puzzle horror game, Storebound, on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The release includes new playable episodes 5 & 6, completing the narrative, alongside significant technical overhauls, bug fixes, and quality-of-life updates based on community feedback. Storebound is currently available with a 20% launch discount.
Murky Divers Sends You To Dispose Of Corpses In The Deep Sea
Murky Divers, a co-op underwater horror game developed and published by Embers, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players are tasked with disposing of evidence from Pharma Corps' failed experiments in deep-sea labs, facing limited oxygen, poor visibility, and hostile creatures. The game supports solo play up to eight players and features procedurally generated wrecks for replayability.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 29 to July 3
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between June 29 and July 3. Titles include RV There Yet?, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, EA SPORTS College Football 27, and many more indie and AA releases.
Time to go shopping! Storebound Announces 1.0 Launch Date and New Playable Episodes
Independent developer Embers announced that the co-op puzzle horror title Storebound will launch its 1.0 version on July 16, 2026, after eight months of community-driven development. The full release will include Episodes 5 and 6, concluding the game's narrative with six complete chapters. Early Access players will have the opportunity to playtest these new episodes before the official launch.
Murky Divers: Co-op Underwater Horror Hit Surfaces on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series with Full Cross-Play Support
Embers announced that its co-op underwater horror game, Murky Divers, will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 30, 2026, featuring full cross-play support with PC. A physical retail edition will also be available for PlayStation 5. Players are contracted by Pharma Corps. to dive into underwater facilities, extract evidence, and evade terrifying creatures.
