Triple-i recap: Dave the Diver x Subnautica 2, Machinarium 2 reveal, the Among Us Story: On Guard release date
Press Release • 08 Oct 2026 17:10 • Story updated 23 hours ago
The Triple-i Initiative showcase just wrapped up its first autumn edition with 40 high-profile indie game trailers and announcements! Catch up on the full show on YouTube, and see all the featured games on the event Steam page.
Today's showcase featured a DAVE THE DIVER x Subnautica 2 DLC, an Astral Ascent x Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 crossover, a Pony Island 2 playtest, a Militsioner demo drop, a Risk of Rain 2 DLC drop, a Machinarium 2 reveal, the Among Us Story: On Guard release date, and much more.
You'll find the full recap in the press release below with trailers, press kits, and contacts, but please reach out if you have any questions about the event itself!
Cheers,
Kris
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The First Fall Triple-i Initiative Showcase Announces Upcoming Unmissable Games And Must-Try Demos Available Now - Full Recap Below
One of the industry’s most successful curated showcases, made by devs for devs, returned today with a blockbuster lineup of Triple-i games
Bordeaux, France (Oct. 8, 2026) - The inaugural Fall Triple-i Initiative showcase brought viewers a 40-minute show packed with announcements for 40 games from some of the industry’s most beloved, creative teams - including new game reveals, DLC announcements for massively popular titles, and release dates for soon-to-be absolute bangers.
But anticipation means waiting, and everyone hates waiting, which is why today’s show also included announcements of more brand-new demos and playtests than in any other previous Triple-i Initiative showcase, that viewers can download and play starting right now - https://store.steampowered.com/sale/triple-i-initiative-2026
Watch the show in its entirety on YouTube here
The Triple-i Initiative Showcase is always home to some of the best games to announce and launch throughout the year, and today’s show is no exception, including news about:
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A brand-new crossover DLC for DAVE THE DIVER with Subnautica 2, coming in early 2027 and bringing alien oceans to Dave’s Blue Hole
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Risk of Rain 2’s latest DLC, Hallowed Concepts, which is available right now, adding new bosses, new trials and new challenges
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The reveal of team17’s The Escapists 3, a brand-new entry in the acclaimed franchise, launching in 2027 and bringing more 3D prison sandbox action players know and love
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Machinarium 2, the long-awaited sequel to Amanita Design’s 2009 adventure classic, revealed today and wishlist-able on Steam now
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World premier of Lazare’s Sacrifice, a narrative deckbuilder crafted in collaboration with Damien Monnier, the game designer behind the original Gwent and Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, set at the height of the French Revolution.
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Among Us Story: On Guard, a brand-new game in the Among Us world, launching Feb. 17, 2027 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Mobile, that places players in the shoes of a detective who must prove their own innocence and catch the Impostor
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A first look at gameplay for The Talos Principle 3, the last entry in Croteam and Devolver Digital’s thought-provoking first-person puzzle series
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Everyone’s favorite game about a giant cop, Militsioner, which is playable for the first time since its 2020 reveal via a Steam demo
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A public playtest for Pony Island 2, the next game from Daniel Mullins, the creator of the critically acclaimed roguelite deckbuilder Inscryption
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The latest crossover for Astral Ascent, which brings Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 into the standout roguelike, marking the latter’s first crossover ever
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Aftergods’ world premiere, a brand-new top-down survivalite ARPG from developer Norsfell, best known for Tribes of Midgard
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The demo shadowdrop of Dandelion Void, a hardcore survival title from some of Project Zomboid’s most creative modders
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A brand-new update for Escape The Backrooms, Afterparty, bringing new skins this month and new levels in December
Below is a round-up of everything that was announced along with links to each individual press kit, a best point of contact for each respective title and all the trailers.
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Aftergods |
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World Premiere: Introducing a new godly top-down survivalite ARPG YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/9tmDraA3FrI |
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Summary: Introducing Aftergods, a new top-down survivalite ARPG from the makers of Tribes of Midgard. In Aftergods, you play as a god who survived Ragnarök! Rise from the aftermath to form a new pantheon and restore the fallen Seeds of the World Tree. Recruit followers, build temples, and battle giant monsters solo or with friends across a mythical handcrafted open world. The reveal trailer was scored by a live orchestra of over 60 musicians, with an animated sequence by the team behind the Blood of Zeus and Castlevania shows. Wishlist Aftergods now on Steam, Epic Games Store, XBOX Series X|S, and PS5. |
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Developer: Norsfell |
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Publisher: Norsfell |
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PR Contact: Lysane Perreault |
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PR Email: pr@norsfell.com |
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Presskit: PRESS KIT |
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Among Us Story: On Guard |
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Release Date - Feb 17, 2027 YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/RzIWYTHHCtI |
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Summary: Among Us Story: On Guard releases on Feb 17, 2027 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and mobile. From the creators of Among Us is a new standalone, detective narrative game. Prove your innocence before the Impostor gets to the rest of the crew... and you. |
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Developer: Innersloth |
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Publisher: Innersloth |
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PR Contact: Victoria Tran |
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PR Email: press@innersloth.com |
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Astral Ascent |
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Astral Ascent’s ‘Expedition 33 For Those Who Come After’ update - available now YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/dgS44SPIixI |
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Summary: After more than 4 years of content and dozens of updates, it’s time to come back to the acclaimed platformer roguelite to defeat the Zodiacs in lightning fast combats! Both main cast and iconic bosses such as Mimes and Pétank are joining Astral Ascent. 6 new summons, 3 bosses, 2 Music and 3 different rooms are included in this free update. And can you hug the Esquie? Of course you can! The update will be available for FREE on October 8th on Steam, Humble, Epic Games Store, GOG, PS4/PS5 and Switch 1. |
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Developer: Hibernian Workshop |
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Publisher: Hibernian Workshop, MP2 Games |
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PR Contact: Léa Geffroy |
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PR Email: marketing@hibernian-workshop.com |
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Presskit: Presskit |
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Brotato: Primal Dread |
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New DLC coming November 2nd on PC YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/2AvmACnnkps |
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Summary: Brotato: Primal Dread is launching November 2nd, 2026 on Steam, Epic and GOG. The ultimate potato survivor is back with its new DLC, with bigger enemies. Fight dinosaurs with new brotatoes and evolve your way out of the jungle.Use new weapons and items to show why potatoes are the true apex predator! Coming early 2027 to consoles (XBOX One & Series, Playstation 4 & 5 and Nintendo Switch 1 & 2) and mobile (iOS and Android). |
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Developer: Evil Empire, Blobfish Games |
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Publisher: Blobfish Games |
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PR Contact: Adrien Chaumont |
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PR Email: a.chaumont@evilempirestudio.com |
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Presskit: brotato_presskit |
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Canyons |
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Co-op PvE Shooter from Breathedge Creators launches in November 2027 YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/pgq2NDpY_Xk |
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Summary: Canyons is now set to launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S and Epic Games Store in November 2027! From the creators of Breathedge, this 1–4 player Co-op PvE Shooter drops you into a brutal, ever-changing world where danger can take any shape. Face supernatural creatures known as the Awakened, forge Blood Pacts to wield their abilities, explore hostile canyons aboard colossal Crawlers, build up your settlement and make hard calls to keep your crew alive. |
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Developer: RedRuins Softworks |
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Publisher: HypeTrain Digital |
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PR Contact: Ivan Bell |
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PR Email: ib@hypetraindigital.com |
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Presskit: Press Kit Triple I |
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Chained Together |
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First Official New Map announced, coming November 12 YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/8PvjKlUvouY |
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Summary: A new official map will be added to the co-op game Chained Together for the first time on November 12. A sneaky look shows desks, chairs, PC monitors... what fresh hell is this? Check back on November 12 to find out. |
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Developer: Anegar Games |
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Publisher: Secret Mode |
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PR Contact: Ric Cowley |
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PR Email: ric.cowley@secretmode.games |
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Presskit: Chained Together triple-i Showcase October 2026 Press Kit |
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Dandelion Void |
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Demo out now on Steam, Early Access coming in 2027 YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/Psm3fo_ezww |
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Summary: Dandelion Void shadowdropped their first public demo on Steam and announced a partnership with UK indie publisher Kwalee in a new gameplay trailer. This single player demo is your first chance to explore the jungle-choked halls of the doomed generation ship Pergola. Establish a refuge and forage resources from the remains of your dead ancestors, and try to survive the horrors that doomed them. Manzanita Interactive is a worker co-op co-founded by Brian Ostrander, creator of the wildly popular ‘Save Our Station!’ Project Zomboid mod. Dandelion Void launches into Early Access on Steam in 2027. |
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Developer: Manzanita Interactive |
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Publisher: Kwalee |
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PR Contact: Allwyn D'Souza |
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PR Email: allwyn.dsouza@kwalee.com |
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Presskit: DAVO |
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DAVE THE DIVER X Subnautica 2 DLC |
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Subnautica 2 crossover DLC revealed, coming Early 2027 YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/Rp4KqJEnr_U |
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Summary: MINTROCKET has revealed a crossover DLC for DAVE THE DIVER with Subnautica 2, bringing its alien oceans into Dave's Blue Hole. DAVE THE DIVER is a casual single-player adventure/role-playing/simulation game that pairs deep-sea exploration with sushi restaurant management, and has surpassed 10 million sales worldwide since its early access launch in October 2022. Coming early 2027 to Steam, PlayStation 4 & 5, XBOX One & Series, Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 and Epic Games Store. |
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Developer: MINTROCKET |
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Publisher: MINTROCKET |
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PR Contact: May Lee |
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PR Email: yoonji@mintrock.et |
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Drunken Goddess Reflux |
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Releasing December 8 & Steam Demo available October 19 YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/VrQPbptH3eQ |
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Summary: From the developers of "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis" comes their latest title: Drunken Goddess Reflux! Play shot glass Russian roulette against Femme Soule, a demon who loves you enough to kill you. Break the rules as you drink in this twisted game of Russian roulette, and push the demon till she spills it all. Survive the night, and savor seven flavors of ruin! Steam demo out October 19 with the full release planned for December 8! |
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Developer: Alliance Arts, WHO YOU |
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Publisher: Alliance Arts |
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PR Contact: Eric Pattillo |
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PR Email: eric@stridepr.com |
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Presskit: [Triple-i Press Kit] |
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Escape The Backrooms |
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"After Party" update with new levels coming December, new skins in October YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/csuzytGT-G0 |
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Summary: Escape the Backrooms, the viral co-op horror from developers Fancy Games and Blackbird Interactive and publisher Secret Mode, is celebrating reaching over 10 million players with new content coming this December. Expect fun-filled new levels to party down in – or run away screaming from the terrifying entities that call them home. Dress up all fancy in new skins, coming in October, to really get into the party mood. More information on the new content is coming soon – we'll see you at the party in December! Escape the Backroom is available on Steam, Playstation 5, XBOX Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. |
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Developer: Fancy Games, Blackbird Interactive |
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Publisher: Secret Mode |
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PR Contact: Ric Cowley |
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PR Email: ric.cowley@secretmode.games |
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Presskit: Escape the Backrooms triple-i Showcase October 2026 Press Kit |
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False Echo |
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Demo Out Now, Full Release coming Spring 2027 YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/wIh2OoWjbyU |
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Summary: The False Echo demo is available now on Steam, with the full game launching in Spring 2027. Step aboard a secret military submarine and decode intercepted messages in this narrative cryptography thriller, where every decision can carry deadly consequences. |
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Developer: Retromagine |
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Publisher: Retromagine |
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PR Contact: Dragan Dackovic |
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PR Email: dragan.dackovic@retromagine.com |
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Gods with Badges |
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Strange Scaffold announces ambitious Narrative Tactics Game YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/MXdR706AKPQ |
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Summary: Strange Scaffold, (I Am Your Beast, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator) unveils Gods With Badges, a narrative tactics game examining the power dynamics and institutional incentives of law enforcement through narrative sequences and brutal turn-based battles. Patrol a dystopian city of the future as Harrow McClellan, a disgraced police
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