#duskfade

3D action platformer Duskfade will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on August 13, publisher Fireshine Games and developer Weird Beluga Studio announced. The Switch 2 version is newly announced. A demo is available now for PlayStation 5 and PC.

Here is an overview of the game, via Fireshine Games:

Duskfade‘s loveletter to the golden age of platformers and heartfelt story is suited to strike a chord with fans of all ages. Set your clocks and prepare for perilous platforming action.

After the world has been plunged into an eternal night and his sister trapped in the mysterious Clock Tower at the heart of this mysterious darkness, Duskfade‘s leading hero, Zirian, must explore the corrupted lands to uncover the ancient secrets of the Master Clockmakers, in hopes of finding a way to free her from the clutches of Despair. From ethereal forests and underwater realms, to the sunscorched dunes and lands above the clouds, there’s always a new vista begging to be explored. Joined by his mechanical companion Cuckoo, Zirian will learn to slash, grind, jump and grapple through breathtaking environments that call back to the classic platformers of the past. Each stage provides unique challenges that blend precision platforming and action combat, as well as rewarding exploration that encourages uncovering hidden secrets off the beaten path. Duskfade‘s coming-of-age journey is layered with emotional depth and heart in every detail. Each enemy and challenge Zirian will face represents a deeper emotional hurdle our hero must overcome to complete his high-stakes quest to save his loved ones and the world.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

Is it too soon to get hyped for a video game that is still in development and won’t be released until 2026?…I definitely don’t think so.

Undertale's better than Earthbound, Freedom Planet's better than a lot of 2D Sonic games, Palworld's better than Pokémon, Tunic and Oceanhorn pretty much NEED to exist since traditional 2D Zelda just doesn't exist anymore (Echoes of Wisdom isn't "traditional"), Duskfade and Genokids need to exist since Kingdom Hearts 4 won't be out for a long long time, Bug Fables forced Nintendo to realize people actually like Thousand Year Door, Shovelknight is more relevant than Ducktales ever will be, Spark the Electric Jester is the Sonic Adventure 3 we've been begging and begging for, AdventureQuest Worlds and AdventureQuest 3D were there for me when I couldn't afford WOW (and they didn't fall off like WOW did either), etc.

Shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers. Zirian, accompanied by his mechanical Cuckoo, must save his sister from a mysterious Clock Tower that has plunged the land into eternal night.

Type: Demo

Categories: Action, Platformer

Platforms: Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store

Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Weird Beluga Studio have released a new gameplay trailer for 3D action platformer Duskfade.

Here is an overview of the game, via Fireshine Games:

A nostalgic 3D action-platformer inspired by the golden era of PS2 is capturing the attention of fans and creators alike.

Duskfade is an upcoming 3D action-platformer inspired by the golden age of PlayStation games, drawing clear influence from classics like Jak and Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, and Kingdom Hearts. Built with modern technology but rooted in old-school design, Duskfade blends fast-paced platforming, expressive worlds, and stylish combat into a heartfelt throwback adventure. Designed as a love letter to players who grew up on PlayStation, Duskfade taps directly into the nostalgia of the PS2 era while delivering the polish and fluidity expected from today’s action games. It’s a title aimed squarely at fans who miss when colorful, story-driven platformers were at the core of the PlayStation identity. The game was recently featured in the New Game Plus Showcase, where a brand- new gameplay trailer and boss fight footage were revealed. The appearance was met with strong enthusiasm and positive reactions from major YouTube and Twitch creators.

Players don’t have to wait to experience it for themselves. A playable demo is currently available on Steam, holding a 91% positive rating, giving fans an early taste of Duskfade’s world, movement, and combat.

Duskfade is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2026.

Watch a new trailer below.

Gameplay Trailer

Duskfade, the February 2024-announced 3D action platformer from Clid the Snail developer Weird Beluga Studio, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2026, publisher Fireshine Games announced.

“Duskfade is a gorgeous action-platformer that recalls the classic gameplay of some of our all-time favorite 3D platforming games,” said Fireshine Games chief marketing officer Sarah Hoeksma in a press release. “The game’s developer—Weird Beluga—is an immensely talented team, with a wealth of enthusiasm for platformers and an eye for crafting incredible, gorgeous worlds to explore. Were so excited for fans of 3D platformers to discover the wondrous world of Duskfade next year.”

Here is an overview of the game, via Fireshine Games:

About

Shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers. Zirian, accompanied by his mechanical Cuckoo, must save his sister from a mysterious Clock Tower that has plunged the land into eternal night. Master a seamless blend of dynamic platforming and fast-paced combat. Jump, dash, grapple, and glide your way through thrilling challenges that rekindle the magic of classic action platformer favorites. Help Zirian save his sister from the claws of Despair by restoring the fabric of time and uncovering the secrets of the Master Clockmakers.

Key Features

A Spectacular Clockpunk World – Explore stunning realms shaped by the Master Clockmakers, each filled with mystery, magic, breathtaking vistas, and endearing characters. Navigate ethereal forests, underwater realms, sunlit dunes and cloudy heights – the world of Duskfade is alive and teems with secrets for you to uncover.

Action Platformer Perfection – Master a seamless blend of dynamic platforming and fast-paced combat. Jump, dash, grapple, and glide your way through thrilling challenges that rekindle the magic of classic action platformer favourites.

A Tale as Old as Time – Experience a powerful coming-of-age journey filled with heart, loss, and the courage to face the unknown. Join a cast of charming characters to face down long forgotten foes, each embodying an emotional hurdle.

Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.

Reveal Trailer

When the same thing happens to Pokemon or Zelda, Pokemon and Zelda fans throw a temper tantrum, and sling the word "plagiarism" around without knowing what it even means.

Not even Sonic fans do that shit...

I don't even think it's a Nintendo fan thing either, cuz even Mario fans are pretty chill when Paper Mario or SMRPG gets a new indie successor.

It's always the Pokemon and Zelda people.

In fact, I'm pretty sure the only time Zelda fans were accepting of an indie adaptation was when Arzette came around.