Kernel Hearts
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Kernel Hearts – Magical Girls And Biblical Mayhem
Kernel Hearts, an action RPG and roguelike hybrid, is now available on Xbox Game Pass, PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £15.74. Players control magical android girls ascending the Tower of Babel to defeat biblical monsters and God, featuring co-op for up to four players and romance options.
Character Development and Storytelling in Kernel Hearts, Out Now on XBOX
Kernel Hearts, an action RPG developed by Ephemera Games and published by Whitethorn Games, is now available on Xbox. The game blends Japanese and Argentinian cultures in a post-apocalyptic setting, combining epic storytelling with roguelike elements for bite-sized play sessions. It features a squad of four magical girls with distinct personalities and combat styles, and supports both single-player and co-op multiplayer.
Xbox Game Pass Gets 12 More Games In September
Microsoft has announced 12 new games coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass in September, with some arriving day-one. Titles include Kernel Hearts, Well Dweller, Minecraft Dungeons II, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Dune: Awakening. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of new titles throughout September and October, including Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30th.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Headlines Next Game Pass Wave, Followed by Gears of War: E-Day
Microsoft's Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout September and October, including Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Gears of War: E-Day. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is available now, with other games like Kernel Hearts and Well Dweller rolling out for different subscription tiers. Several games will also be leaving the service by the end of September.
This week in PC games: become a magic girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or a capital class warship in Sublight
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres. Players can become a magical girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or command a capital class warship in Sublight. Other notable titles include roguelites like Dunebound Tactics and Fleetbreakers, action RPGs like Dimraeth, and puzzle games like United Heist Facility Zero.
Kernel Hearts receives Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Kernel Hearts will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, as announced by Whitethorn Games and Ephemera Games. The game is a cooperative action roguelike where players team up to defeat a god, featuring persistent upgrades and magical transformations. A new trailer and the availability of a character outfit in Fortnite were also revealed.
Release Dates/Windows
Kernel Hearts is slated for release in September 2026, as revealed during the Latin American Games Showcase. Additionally, Servant of the Lake has received an official release date of August 13th.
'KERNEL HEARTS' LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2026, UPDATED DEMO COMING TO STEAM NEXT FEST
Ephemera Games announced that Kernel Hearts will launch in September 2026 for PC, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. An updated demo will be available during Steam Next Fest on June 15th. Kernel Hearts is an action RPG roguelike with 4-player online co-op where players ascend the Tower of Babel to dethrone God.
SGF 2026: Latin American Games and Women-Led Games Showcase Debuts A Host Of New Indies
Summer Game Fest 2026 hosted two showcases, the Latin American Games Showcase and the Women-Led Games Showcase, highlighting numerous indie titles. The Women-Led Games Showcase featured games like lily's Word and Barbie Horse Ride & Rescue, with the latter releasing June 16th for iOS and Android, and later for Steam and Nintendo Switch in 2027. The Latin American Games Showcase presented titles such as Ornament Tower, Kernel Hearts from EPHEMERA, and the Metroidvania SHADE Protocol.
Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcases Return This Summer with a Sizzling Display of Updates and Reveals
The Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcases will return on June 4th, ahead of Summer Game Fest, to reveal updates and news for various indie titles. The Latin American Games Showcase will feature 80 titles including Shade Protocol and Colorbound, while the Women-Led Games Showcase will highlight games like Soulframe and We Were Here Tomorrow, hosted by Briana White, Rebecca Ford, and Megan Everett.
Chorus Worldwide and Indie-us Games to Co-Exhibit at BitSummit PUNCH, Featuring Five Titles Including the Just-Released Coffee Talk Tokyo
Chorus Worldwide and Indie-us Games will co-exhibit at BitSummit PUNCH, showcasing five titles including the newly released Coffee Talk Tokyo. The joint booth will also feature three new publishing announcements and exclusive giveaways for titles like UNDEFEATED: Genesis, Flowers for You, Moses & Plato: Last Train to Clawville, and Kernel Hearts.
Kernel Hearts Demo Launches on Steam - GameHaunt
The demo for Kernel Hearts, a magical girl roguelike co-op action RPG developed by Ephemera Games and published by Whitethorn Games, is now available on Steam for PC. The full game is slated for a late 2025 release and will feature 1-4 player online co-op with fast-paced combat and roguelike progression. While the demo offers a glimpse into the game's mechanics and early stages, progress will not carry over to the final release.
Kernel Hearts – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Kernel Hearts is a multiplayer co-op roguelike action RPG where players control magical girls ascending the Tower of Babel to fight biblical monsters and dethrone God. Each run allows for customizable attack, spell, and movement ability combos, with intense boss fights at the end of each level. A laboratory hub serves as a place to upgrade units with chips, and a transformation mechanic allows players to unleash devastating attacks.
Kernel Hearts Demo Out Now on Steam and Epic Ahead of 2026 Launch
A playable demo for the action RPG roguelike Kernel Hearts is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game, which features co-op play, magical girl transformations, and a premise involving climbing the Tower of Babel, is slated for a full launch in 2026 on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
Action RPG 'Kernel Hearts' Demo Now Available on Steam and Epic Games Store
A free demo for the action-RPG roguelike Kernel Hearts is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by EPHEMERA and published by Whitethorn Games, the game features high-speed combat, a magical transformation system, and co-op multiplayer. Kernel Hearts is slated for a 2026 release on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
'KERNEL HEARTS' DEMO NOW LIVE ON STEAM
The demo for Kernel Hearts, an action RPG roguelike with 4-player co-op, is now available on Steam and Epic Games Store. The game is set to release in 2026 for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, featuring players ascending the Tower of Babel to dethrone God.
Every Game on EGS That Comes With A Fortnite Skin Or Accessory
Epic Games is significantly increasing its promotions where purchasing games on the Epic Games Store grants players cosmetic items in Fortnite. Titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, Honkai Star Rail, and Borderlands 4 are among those offering skins, emotes, or accessories. These deals are exclusive to PC and mobile purchases made through the Epic Games Store.
