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SteamWorld Heist II

Thunderful is making SteamWorld Heist II, the company just announced. A release is planned for August 8, 2024 on Switch.

SteamWorld Heist first appeared on 3DS in 2015 and Wii U the following year. A Switch version debuted at the end of 2017.

As for SteamWorld Heist II, here’s the first details:

SteamWorld Build Mechanized DLC

Thunderful and The Station today unveiled new Mechanized DLC for SteamWorld Build, and it should be launching soon.

The DLC lets players explore new mines, solve puzzles, construct new buildings, and encounter new enemies alongside a new companion: The Mech. By working with this companion, they’ll be able to escape from the planet, as they are tailored to solve any puzzling problem players may encounter by moving, pulling and lifting, due to their brute, raw strength.

You may not have noticed, but the Switch version of Laika: Aged Through Blood. This came as a bit of a surprise as there was no announcement from Headup prior to launch.

Originally, Laika: Aged Through Blood was actually set to launch in January. Headup explained that it was looking “to ensure the version we launch is in the best possible shape it could be in”. In the end it took about two months extra for the Switch launch.

SteamWorld Build Mechanical Meadows update

A new “Mechanical Meadows” update just dropped for SteamWorld Build.

This is a seasonal patch for the game that ushers in spring. It comes with 11 player placeable decors, 5 environment decors, 10 mine decors, 3 agent decors, 1 tumbleweed, and 1 custom light and post.

SteamWorld Headhunter put on hold

As part of its latest financial results, Thunderful CEO Martin Walfisz commented on the sales of SteamWorld Build. While we don’t have specific data, SteamWorld Build “fell slightly short of expectations”.

Switch was actually referenced specifically here. Walfisz said “the genre of this game has not really appealed to our most dedicated target audience and it has not been well-suited to the Switch console, which has traditionally been a key platform for SteamWorld games.”

SteamWorld Build Dorado Crest update

Thunderful and The Station have announced the latest free update for SteamWorld Build known as the Dorado Crest.

The update brings a new mesoamerican themed area to the game which contains three new maps, one new for each layer. Players can also access new decor and a new building.

Laika: Aged Through Blood release date

Laika: Aged Through Blood isn’t too far away on Switch, with Headup and Brainwash Gang providing a release date for the “motorvania” experience. It’ll be ready to go on January 11, 2024.

You may have heard of Laika: Aged Through Blood previously as it was announced for Switch in June. Headup Games didn’t share information regarding launch timing when it was revealed.

LEGO Bricktales 2023 holiday update

A new free holiday 2023 update has landed in LEGO Bricktales.

The update takes players on a journey into a snow-covered landscape. Thunderful teases: “Santa has a problem making his deliveries in time for the big day, and the player will need to use all of their building skills to help save Christmas!”

SteamWorld Build gameplay

Gameplay has come in for SteamWorld Build, the latest entry in the SteamWorld franchise. Thunderful teamed up with The Station on this particular project.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

SteamWorld Build launch trailer

The launch of the latest SteamWorld game, SteamWorld Build, is being celebrated with a launch trailer. Thunderful teamed up with The Station to make it happen.

Here’s an official overview with more information about the title:


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