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"A densely-packed open world game about death anxiety": Bad Magpie's avian mischief channels a lot of heartache
Milktooth's debut game, Bad Magpie, explores themes of death anxiety and loss through the eyes of a one-winged magpie collecting trinkets for a fallen star. Inspired by folklore and the developers' personal experiences during lockdown, the game features a handcrafted world with multi-solution puzzles and ASMR-like tactile interactions. The developers aim to subvert the typical collectathon genre by framing collection as a way to process grief, drawing parallels to the magpie's superstitious symbolism and its perceived hoarding habits.
Bad Magpie Hands-on Preview - Naughty bird
Bad Magpie is an upcoming adventure game from UK studio Milktooth where players control a magpie causing chaos to collect shiny trinkets. A 30-minute preview at Summer Game Fest showcased the game's playful mechanics, including setting flowers on fire and solving environmental puzzles. Bad Magpie is set to release on PC and Xbox Series X|S in 2027.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Highlights: 13 Upcoming Games You Shouldn’t Miss
This article previews 13 upcoming games showcased at Summer Game Fest 2026, spanning various genres including indie, horror, action roguelikes, and revivals. It highlights titles like Demi and the Fractured Dream, Blood Dungeon, Lazy River, Tenebris Somnia, The Lost Wild, Crimson Moon, Nekome: Nazi Hunter, D-topia, Bad Magpie, Slap Out of It, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, Forever Ago, and Mr. Records, offering brief impressions of their gameplay and potential.
Bad Magpie Revealed, Bringing Chaotic Bird Mischief to Xbox and PC
Milktooth has revealed Bad Magpie, a narrative adventure game featuring a one-winged magpie with a penchant for shiny objects and a mysterious obsession with a fallen star. The game will feature chaotic puzzle design with multiple solutions and a non-linear open world. Bad Magpie is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox on PC, and Steam.
Bad Magpie is a misunderstood creature who just wants a friend
Bad Magpie is an upcoming adventure puzzle game from developer Milktooth where players control a magpie with an injured wing trying to befriend a fallen star. The game, coming to PC and Xbox Series X in 2027, involves collecting trinkets and solving environmental puzzles using abilities like pecking and using a megaphone. Despite its chaotic potential, the game's narrative focuses on the magpie's loneliness and desire for friendship, differentiating it from games like Untitled Goose Game.
Long Overdue, Bad Magpie Finally Expands the ‘Be a Rude Bird’ Genre
Bad Magpie, an upcoming narrative adventure game from developer Milktooth, is set to release next year for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and cloud, included with Game Pass. Players control a magpie with a lost ability to fly, tasked with collecting shiny trinkets for a fallen star. The gameplay features exploration, puzzle-solving, and light immersive sim elements, with a focus on causing chaos and interacting with the environment.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest week
Summer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Every Major Reveal, Trailer and Release Date – Part 1 | Invision Game Community
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous reveals, including gameplay for Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and State of Decay 3, alongside release dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Halo: Campaign Evolved. Microsoft also celebrated 25 years of Xbox with special edition hardware and showcased new titles like Spyro: A Realm Beyond and Senua.
Here's my pick of the 5 best Xbox Games Showcase trailers that are a must watch – and it's not just the…
This article highlights five standout trailers from the Xbox Games Showcase, including new looks at Clockwork Revolution, State of Decay 3, Persona 6, Fable, and Gears of War E-Day. The author also praises trailers for Bad Magpie, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Vivarium, Senua, and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, sharing personal opinions on their effectiveness.
Bad Magpie Brings Feathered Chaos To Xbox Game Pass Next Year
Bad Magpie, the debut title from UK studio Milktooth, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam in 2027, launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. Players will control a one-winged magpie on a quest for shiny treasures in a non-linear open world filled with secrets and interactive elements. The narrative adventure blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and a touch of mischief with an underlying mystery.
Be a cheeky bird thief in Bad Magpie
Bad Magpie, an open-world adventure game from UK studio Milktooth, is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2027, launching day one on Game Pass. Players control a magpie with a single wing who collects trinkets to gain the affection of a fallen star. The studio was founded by Catherine Unger, Daisy Fernandez, and George Batchelor.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary Hardware
The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
