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Headup business and news from across the web.- Reforged Studios Secures $30 Million Strategic Investment from MEP Capital to Accelerate Gaming IP Platform StrategyReforged Studios has secured an initial $30 million growth investment from MEP Capital Management to accelerate its strategy of building a leading platform for video game intellectual property and publishing. This investment follows Reforged's recent acquisition of German publisher and developer Headup and will be used to acquire, enhance, and extend the lifecycle of gaming properties. Reforged aims to become a leading consolidator in the independent and mid-market gaming sector.
Industria 2 Has Been Delayed to April 29thHorror shooter Industria 2 has been delayed to April 29th due to the small development team needing more time to finalize the game. The developers cited the challenges of creating a high-fidelity single-player FPS campaign with a team of eight. The game will be set two years after the original, with players returning as Nora in a parallel dimension and will feature immersive gameplay, crafting, and a diegetic inventory system.
Meridiem Announces Physical Editions of Super Meat Boy 3D for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5Meridiem will publish physical editions of the 3D platformer Super Meat Boy 3D for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, releasing on June 30, 2026. The digital version is set for March 31, 2026. Developed by Sluggerfly and Team Meat, the game features tough-as-nails precision platforming and boss fights.- INDUSTRIA 2 Launch Date Postponed to April 29thDeveloper Bleakmill and publisher Headup have announced a two-week delay for INDUSTRIA 2, pushing its release from April 15th to April 29th. The postponement is to ensure the game meets its intended quality standards. The developers cited the challenges of creating a high-fidelity single-player FPS with a small, globally distributed team.
Industria 2 Launches April 15 on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOGIndustria 2, a narrative first-person shooter and sequel to Industria, is set to launch on April 15, 2026, for PC platforms including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. Developed by Bleakmill and published by Headup, the game features exploration, survival, physics-based interactions, crafting, weapon upgrades, and combat against hostile machines in a world influenced by industrial decay and artificial intelligence.- New Trailer for INDUSTRIA 2 reveals April 15th Launch DateDeveloper Bleakmill and Publisher Headup have announced that their narrative FPS game INDUSTRIA 2 will launch on April 15th for Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. The sequel to INDUSTRIA features physics-based interactions, crafting, upgradable weapons, and a story about a woman stranded in a parallel dimension.
Industria 2 Release Date Whirrs Into Life Next WeekDeveloper Bleakmill, alongside publishers Headup and Beep Japan, has announced that the surreal narrative FPS Industria 2 will be released on PC on April 15th. The single-player adventure, developed by a small team of eight, promises an immersive, slow-paced experience with physics-based interaction and crafting, set years after the original game.
Industria 2 Coming to PC on April 15, Release Trailer ShowcasedIndustria 2 is set to release on PC on April 15th, as confirmed by developer Bleakmill. The survival horror shooter, also published by Headup, will feature returning protagonist Nora navigating a dangerous 1989 Berlin while confronting a rogue AI named ATLAS and its machines. The sequel aims to improve upon the first game's world-building and storytelling, potentially offering a more polished experience.- Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking outThis roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the precision platformer Super Meat Boy 3D, the roguelike deckbuilder Raccoin, and the eldritch horror Soulslike Tombwater. Other featured titles span genres like village building, home renovation, survival extraction, and narrative adventure, with many available on PC and consoles like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
- Super Meat Boy 3D ReleasedSuper Meat Boy 3D has been released for PC and consoles, marking a transition to a new dimension for the platformer series developed by Team Meat and published by Headup. The Windows version is now available.
Super Meat Boy 3D Launches Day One On Game Pass – And Yes, It’s Still Brutal!Super Meat Boy 3D has launched day one on Xbox Game Pass and is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game transitions the notoriously difficult precision platformer series into a 3D environment, offering new challenges while retaining its signature brutal yet fair gameplay.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 30 to April 4This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between March 30 and April 4. The upcoming releases include a variety of genres such as action platformers, co-op horror, RPGs, and puzzle games.- Super Meat Boy 3D Physical Editions Detailed for June 30 ReleaseSluggerfly and Headup have detailed the physical editions for Super Meat Boy 3D, set to release on June 30, 2026. Both standard and special editions will be available, featuring various collectibles. The game, a 3D reimagining of Super Meat Boy, will launch digitally on March 31, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Super Meat Boy 3D Lands March 31 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2Super Meat Boy 3D is launching on March 31 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, developer Sluggerfly and publisher Headup announced. The game transitions the series' signature brutal precision platforming into a full 3D environment. It will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.- Super Meat Boy 3D Release Date Set for March 31Developer Sluggerfly and publisher Headup have announced that Super Meat Boy 3D will launch on March 31, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This 3D reinterpretation of the original Super Meat Boy features boss encounters, secret levels, and a Dark World variant. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
- Super Meat Boy 3D Jumps And Runs to PC and Consoles on March 31stDeveloper Sluggerfly and publisher Headup announced that Super Meat Boy 3D will launch on March 31st for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This 3D iteration of the brutal platformer challenges players to guide a cube of meat through difficult levels filled with hazards and bosses.
Soulslinger: Envoy of Death Review | TheXboxHubSoulslinger: Envoy of Death is a roguelite FPS with a Western-themed afterlife setting where players work for Death to take down an evil soul-trading cartel. The game features fast-paced shooting, a story-driven premise, and a skill tree for upgrades between runs. It is available on Xbox Series X and offers a challenging but rewarding experience.
Super Meat Boy 3D is Coming to PC, Xbox Series X/S on March 31stSuper Meat Boy 3D has received a release date of March 31st for PC and Xbox Series X/S, as revealed during the Xbox Partner Preview 2026 showcase. Developed by Sluggerfly in collaboration with Team Meat and published by Headup and GCORES Publishing, the game retains the frantic gameplay of the original while introducing new 3D environments.- Business and FinanceReforged Studios has acquired Headup, a publisher and developer known for titles like 'Bridge Constructor' and 'The Inner World'. This acquisition marks a significant move for Reforged Studios in expanding its portfolio within the gaming industry.
Reforged Studios acquires Super Meat Boy 3D co-publisher HeadupReforged Studios has acquired Headup, the co-publisher of Super Meat Boy Forever. This acquisition is described as a significant strategic milestone for Reforged, aiming to support independent studios. Headup will continue its operations, with founder Dieter Schoeller taking on a new role as chief publishing officer at Reforged.