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Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Gets March 2027 Release Date | Invision Game Community
KOEI TECMO Europe and Team NINJA have announced that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will launch worldwide on March 4, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and Steam, also available on Xbox Game Pass. An Alpha Demo is available now until September 30, 2026, featuring character creation and online multiplayer, with a reward for demo completion. The sequel introduces new combat mechanics like Insight Skills and expands with dynamic open fields based on historical battles.
You can play a sizeable demo of Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember right now, getting you ready for its March 2027 release date
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have released a playable demo for Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the upcoming action-RPG set in a dark Three Kingdoms era. The demo, available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, features character creation, online multiplayer, and one full level. The full game is slated for release on March 4, 2027, and will include Xbox Game Pass at launch.
PlayStation 5 Players Can Play Highly Anticipated Square Enix RPG for Free
Square Enix has released a free demo for the upcoming PlayStation 5 monster-collecting RPG, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, which is set to launch on December 3, 2026. The demo allows players to experience the introductory portion of the game, including the Witherwood event, and offers bonus items and eight monsters that can be carried over to the full game.
Crimson Desert Gets Free 20-Minute Browser-Based PC Demo
Pearl Abyss has released a free 20-minute browser-based PC demo for Crimson Desert via Twitch, allowing players to experience Chapter 7 combat and gameplay without a download. The demo is available in North America and the UK, with the full game currently discounted on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo Expanded, Also Now on Switch 2 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword has been expanded with a new area and a boss encounter, allowing players to experience the game's parry-focused combat. The title is set to release on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
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Steel Maiden is a fast-paced action roguelite available on PC via Steam. The game features a two-button control scheme and emphasizes player-created combat styles that change with each playthrough.
I've yet to smash open a Dyson Sphere in sci-fi RTS Sanctuary: Shattered Space, but I'm enjoying its take on Supreme Commander
Sanctuary: Shattered Space is a large-scale real-time strategy game inspired by Supreme Commander and Total Annihilation, where players can control up to 10,000 units. The game features a flow-based economy and combat centered around a Dyson Sphere, with factions warring on its exterior. A demo is available on Steam, and the full game is set to launch in August 2027.
New Code of The Savage Demo news
A new demo for the old-school open-world RPG Code of The Savage is now available. This updated demo features a fully playable opening tutorial, nine languages in a single build, a redesigned main menu, expanded NPC schedules, quicksave/quickload functionality, and significant improvements to combat, dialogue, shops, maps, journals, and overall performance. The demo includes approximately a quarter of the game's world and is still under active development.
Demo trailer released for Horror Visual Novel Thorner
Snoring Dog Games announced that a demo for their upcoming horror visual novel, Thorner, will be released on July 30, 2026, accompanied by a new demo trailer. The demo will offer 10-15 minutes of gameplay, featuring multiple endings based on player choices, original art, and an atmospheric soundtrack.
FLASK’s first playable demo lands on Steam, offering a new take on set bonuses, companions and deck building
The roguelike deckbuilder FLASK, developed by Chop Chop Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing, has released its first playable demo on Steam for PC and Mac. The demo offers a substantial portion of the game, excluding meta-progression, and introduces new features like companions, PvP, and a refined flask system. This release follows the game's initial appearance at Gamescom 2025 and aims to gather community feedback.
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Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, is now available as a demo on Steam for PC. Players control Glimmer, a small bird wielding a matchstick, in a kingdom filled with charming characters.
New Demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is Available for Download Today
Cygames has released a demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. The demo allows players to experience an early portion of the main story and includes multiple playable characters and quests with rewards transferable to the full game, which launches on July 9, 2026.
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Opens Pre-Registration on Mobile
Ironhide Game Studio has opened pre-registration for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD on mobile and announced a Steam demo for the upcoming tower defense game. The prequel title, launching September 24th, 2026, explores the early days of Linirea and the rise of Vez'nan. The demo features the opening chapter with multiple stages, towers, heroes, and spells.
IRONHIDE ANNOUNCES KINGDOM RUSH 6: GENESIS TD STEAM DEMO, MOBILE PRE-ORDERS, NEW TRAILER AND SEPTEMBER 24 LAUNCH DATE
Ironhide Game Studio has announced a Steam demo and September 24, 2026 launch date for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD. Players can now try the demo on Steam, pre-order the game on iOS and Google Play, and watch a new trailer. The demo features four stages, five towers, and two heroes from the full game.
BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Launches This September
BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is set to launch on September 10th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Publisher Wired Productions and developer Serafini Productions confirmed the release date alongside a new playable demo available during Steam Next Fest. The psychological horror game focuses on themes of isolation, memory, and trauma, following the story of Junko.
Play the New Stickerino Demo During Steam Next Fest with Expanded Content
Independent developer contresort has released a new demo for their roguelite deckbuilder, Stickerino, for Steam Next Fest. The demo includes a tutorial, a progression system, a new playable character, and additional in-game content, and will remain available after the event. Stickerino is slated for a full release in Summer 2026.
Top-Down PvE Extraction Shooter No Such Place Launches Multiplayer Demo
ChillyRoom Game's independent studio Crit Team announced that a public multiplayer demo for their top-down PvE extraction shooter, No Such Place, will be available on Steam starting June 15, 2026. The demo will feature early progression, support for solo and 1-4 player online co-op, and will carry over some data to the full release.
Cosmo Tales Demo Now Available
Bohemia Interactive has released a playable demo for their family-friendly roguelite adventure, Cosmo Tales, and confirmed an Early Access launch in September 2026. The studio also showcased gameplay and trailers, highlighting the game's accessible design and procedural elements. Cosmo Tales will be featured during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22.
Wield the Beat: Alpha Nomos Reveals New Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Steam Next Fest
RibCage Games has released a new gameplay trailer for their rhythm-action roguelite, Alpha Nomos, showcasing refined combat and new power-up evolutions. An updated demo is available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest until June 22, with the full game slated for a Q3 2026 launch.
Put Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online to the Test in Lengthy PS5 Demo, Out Now
A playable demo for Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online is now available for PlayStation 5, weighing in at approximately 20GB. The demo allows players to explore a large environment, engage in combat, and sample all weapon types, offering a preview of the full game launching on July 10th.
