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Ritual Tides Mixes Amnesia With Survival Horror Shooting and Occult Horrors
Ritual Tides is an upcoming survival horror game from developer Vertpaint that blends amnesia, shooting mechanics, and occult themes. Players wash ashore on an island with no memories and become entangled with a local cult worshipping Mother Hortus, while also facing dangerous creatures. The game emphasizes realistic gameplay with scarce ammo and careful movement, and is slated for PC and consoles.
Ex-Sumo Group CEO Carl Cavers joins co-dev studio Vertpaint as non-exec director and shareholder
Co-development studio Vertpaint has appointed former Sumo Group CEO Carl Cavers as a non-executive director and shareholder. Cavers cited the talent and passion of the Vertpaint team as key reasons for joining, and believes the studio is well-positioned to adapt to the evolving co-development landscape. He also noted that while the industry faces challenges, he anticipates a return to more buoyant times within the next year.
Ritual Tides Becomes a Strong Contender in the Horror Genre in 2026 - GameHaunt
Ritual Tides, a first-person survival horror game from Vertpaint, is set to release on PC via Steam in 2026. Developed by veterans from Rockstar Games and CI Games, the title utilizes Unreal Engine 5 to deliver Lovecraftian cosmic dread mixed with intense gunplay against spider-like monsters on a remote island. The game emphasizes scarce resources, environmental puzzles, and atmospheric sound design.
Vertpaint Unveils First Gameplay Trailer for Atmospheric Horror Title Ritual Tides
Independent studio Vertpaint has released the first gameplay trailer for its upcoming first-person horror title, Ritual Tides. The trailer showcases the game's mysterious island setting and intense encounters. Developed by a veteran team and supported by horror author Adam Nevill, Ritual Tides is currently in development for PC with console versions planned.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
