Mirror's Edge
News, coverage and analysis tracking Mirror's Edge across the outlets.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Path of Exile 1 & 2, Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty (2003), Exanima and moreValve has released an update for Proton Experimental, bringing numerous bug fixes for games like Path of Exile, Path of Exile 2, Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty (2003), and Exanima on Linux and SteamOS. The update addresses issues such as game crashes, graphical errors, and performance regressions, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Valve's platforms.
Low-poly and fast-paced shooter Delta gets demoThe fast-paced, low-poly first-person shooter Delta has announced a free demo with a planned release date later in 2026. Developed by 0xc3pti0n, the game emphasizes physics-based movement and speedrunning, aiming for a fluid experience with minimal loading times. The demo will be available on PC via Steam.
You can help save the whales by buying this reef-building game written by the scribe of the Tomb Raider rebootThe city-builder game Life Below, developed by Megapop and featuring writing by Rhianna Pratchett, is releasing a special $5 charity pack. 100% of net revenue from this pack will go to Whale and Dolphin Conservation, adding new dolphin and porpoise species to the game. The base game, which focuses on building coral reefs to revive marine ecosystems, will cost $30.
Motorslice, out today, looks to pick up where Mirror's Edge, Nier Automata and Shadow of the Colossus left offMotorslice, developed by Regular Studio, is now available on PC, drawing inspiration from games like Mirror's Edge, Nier Automata, and Shadow of the Colossus. The game features parkour mechanics and combat, with a brutalist art style and a chainsaw-wielding protagonist. It aims to fill a gap in the market for sharp-looking parkour titles.- Move Without Limits - MOTORSLICE Now Available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Top Hat Studios, Inc. and Regular Studio have released MOTORSLICE on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. This parkour action-adventure game features a protagonist named 'P' navigating a brutalist, post-apocalyptic world filled with hostile machines. Players utilize parkour skills and a chainsaw to overcome obstacles and combat colossal enemies.
Mirror's Edge review: 'Really, really good, but it could have been superb'This review of Mirror's Edge from PC Gamer highlights its ambitious first-person free-running gameplay and striking art style, calling it 'really, really good.' However, the article notes that the game is hampered by its combat mechanics and frequent interruptions, preventing it from reaching its full potential and becoming 'superb.'
Mirror’s Edge Cosplay at MAGFest’26 Has Everyone Missing Faith ConnorsA cosplay of Faith Connors from the 2008 game Mirror's Edge at MAGFest'26 has generated significant fan discussion and nostalgia. The cosplayer, @tonitanuki, not only recreated the iconic look but also released a music remix, highlighting the lasting impact of the game. The article discusses the game's unique design and the passion of its fanbase, suggesting a desire for a new installment.
Indie Dev Creates Mirror’s Edge Alternative After EA’s Long SilenceIndie developer Carlcadium has created LIQUID LUNGS, a first-person parkour game, to fill the void left by Electronic Arts' silence on the Mirror's Edge franchise. The game is seen as a spiritual successor to Mirror's Edge Catalyst, aiming to capture the beloved parkour mechanics and freedom of movement that fans have been missing. LIQUID LUNGS' development and upcoming Steam launch highlight a growing trend of indie developers creating games inspired by neglected AAA franchises.
After years of 'extensive reverse engineering', you can play a janky Mirror's Edge prototype in all its…A playable prototype of the original Mirror's Edge, dated nine months before its 2008 launch, has been restored by fans after extensive reverse engineering and hundreds of fixes. This early build, playable on a custom RPCS3 build for PlayStation 3, offers a glimpse into the game's development with different mechanics, cut content, and a more gruesome combat system.- Game History and PreservationA pre-release prototype of the game Mirror's Edge has been made playable. This development is significant for game preservation efforts, allowing access to earlier builds of the title.
Mirror's Edge's pre-release prototype is now playable, and features a brutal arm break and horrible opening monologueAn early prototype of the original Mirror's Edge, previously unplayable due to technical issues, has been made playable by fans. This build, an early PlayStation 3 version, features a different opening monologue and combat animations not present in the final release. The restoration involved extensive reverse engineering and numerous bug fixes.
Tell You What, This Parkour Platformer for PS5 Looks SublimeMOTORSLICE is a new parkour platformer for the PlayStation 5 that features fluid acrobatic gameplay, fast-paced combat, and climbing massive structures. The game combines elements reminiscent of Mirror's Edge, Uncharted, and Shadow of the Colossus, with a slice-of-life story set in a megastructure. It is scheduled for release in May and boasts gorgeous pixelated modern low-poly graphics.
Baby Steps' level design was hugely inspired by a custom map in Mirror's Edge and Japanese skateboarder Gou Miyagi: 'All of a sudden I was actually looking at and seeing the space in a way that I hadn't in a single player level in a long time'The level design of the game Baby Steps was heavily inspired by a custom map in Mirror's Edge and Japanese skateboarder Gou Miyagi. Developer Gabe Cuzzillo explained that the focus was on creating ambiguous spaces that encourage players to find their own paths and experiment with movement.
"You're not doing parkour off a roof, but the principles were the same": How the makers of Firewatch pulled from Mirror's Edge, Far Cry 2, and Bioshock to tell a new kind of story in a walking simulatorCampo Santo developers discuss the inspirations behind their narrative exploration game Firewatch, drawing from titles like Mirror's Edge, Far Cry 2, and Bioshock. The team focused on creating a grounded, human-scale story with reactive gameplay elements and a strong sense of place, influenced by their camping trip to Yosemite National Park.
Arc Raiders Dev Co-Founder Leaves Embark Studios After Sexual Misconduct AccusationsEmbark Studios co-founder Rob Runesson has departed the company following allegations of sexual misconduct towards a streamer. While an external investigation did not substantiate the claims, Embark and Runesson mutually agreed to part ways due to the unsustainable situation. Runesson previously worked at EA/DICE on the Battlefield franchise.
New open world parkour game Panline is so exact a reflection of Mirror's Edge it gives me vertigoPanline is a new open-world parkour game from Viridian Matters that heavily draws inspiration from DICE's Mirror's Edge series. Players navigate a futuristic city as a freerunner, utilizing parkour mechanics to complete courier jobs. The game features a day/night cycle, gear upgrades, and the ability to hack urban infrastructure via a handheld device.- Istället för MIrror's Edge 3 – kolla in PanlinePanline is a new PC project on Steam that draws heavy inspiration from the Mirror's Edge series, featuring first-person parkour traversal through a city. Players navigate using compass and landmarks, with dynamically generated missions and unlockable movement abilities. The game employs a permadeath system where collected items are lost upon death, requiring players to return to base to secure their earnings.
This indie dev is making a Mirror's Edge-inspired freerunning game, complete with an in-game PDA that looks a lot…Indie developer Viridian Matters has announced Panline, a new game inspired by the freerunning mechanics of Mirror's Edge. The game features a similar gleaming dystopia aesthetic with distinct blue and orange color accents. Panline is set to release on PC, with its Steam store page showcasing early gameplay snippets.- Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking outThis roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games across various platforms. Titles include the mobile port Ball x Pit, the roguelike shooter Hyperwired, the cooperative environmental cleanup game Clean Up Earth, and the unique puzzle-platformer Piece by Piece, with two games sharing the same name. Other notable mentions are Herdles, ITER-8, Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times, Astrolander, and Kitman.
MOTORSLICE Launching This Spring, Drops New Trailer | Console CreaturesMOTORSLICE, an action-adventure game from Regular Studio and Top Hat Studios, is set to launch this Spring on PC via Steam. The game features parkour, platforming, and fast-paced combat, with a narrative focusing on a girl within a corporate structure. A new trailer and a playable demo are now available.