The demo currently offers a flatscreen preview of the game, but a PS VR2 update is on the way, promising a fully immersive way to experience the game’s eerie, endless pools and empty corridors.

A Liminal Space Phenomenon

POOLS invites players into vast, abandoned aquatic environments where silence feels heavy and stillness feels alive. You’ll wander through deserted swimming complexes, sunlit hallways, and submerged tunnels, never quite sure if you’re alone. Is someone following you? Watching from the shadows? Or is it all just a dream? The game thrives on that unease, balancing haunting emptiness with moments of quiet serenity.

What began as a passion project from a four-person team in Finland grew into an unexpected phenomenon. The game won Best Creative Achievement of the Year at the Finnish Game Awards and maintains a staggering 95% “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. Its success not only gave Tensori international recognition but also allowed them to grow into a sustainable studio.

What’s Included on PS5

The PlayStation 5 release of POOLS isn’t just a port—it’s a complete package. Players will have access to:

• The original game

• The atmospheric Chapter 0 expansion

• A fully immersive PS VR2 mode, available at no additional cost

With both flatscreen and VR options, players can choose to explore POOLS in whatever way they find most unsettling.

Release Info

• Launch Date: November 25, 2025

• Platforms: PlayStation 5 and PS VR2

• Demo: Available now on the PlayStation Store (VR support coming soon)

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect chance to wade into the still waters of POOLS, November will be your moment. Until then, you can download the demo today and wishlist the game on the PlayStation Store.

Already a hit on PC with “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, Fruitbus is now making its console debut starting with PS5. Players can hop into grandma’s food truck and set off across the Gustum Archipelagos—cooking up personalized meals, forging new friendships, and uncovering hidden stories, one delicious stop at a time.

For collectors, pre-orders for the physical edition are now live at the Silver Lining Interactive Store. It’s a chance to own a beautifully packaged version of this cozy gem and support a game that’s all about slowing down and savoring the journey.

Fruitbus launches digitally for PlayStation 5 on June 19, with the physical edition following shortly after. Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch versions are also on the horizon, expected later in 2025. Keep an eye out for more updates as the Fruitbus adventure continues to spread its feel-good vibes to more platforms.

In Botany Manor, players take on the role of Arabella Greene, a retired botanist whose grand estate houses a unique collection of rare and unusual plants. As Arabella, players will explore the manor’s detailed rooms and scenic grounds, searching for the knowledge and resources needed to cultivate each plant. Solving puzzles and deciphering clues hidden in her notes, books, and artifacts scattered throughout the estate, players will reveal the specific conditions each plant needs to thrive.

Key Features of Botany Manor

• Explore a Historically Inspired Setting: Wander through the beautiful, 19th-century English manor and its tranquil gardens, rendered with stunning detail.
• Puzzle-Solving for Growth: Interact with various objects by flipping, rotating, and examining them closely to gather the information needed to solve each plant puzzle.
• Uncover Arabella’s Story: Learn more about Arabella Greene’s life and the obstacles she faced as a female scientist in the 1800s.
• Immersive Soundtrack: Enjoy a soothing musical score that perfectly matches the game’s peaceful exploration and the joy of bringing each rare plant to full bloom.

Botany Manor will launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 17 for $24.99, adding to its current availability on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access the game at no extra cost.

The game supports English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese across all platforms.

For updates, be sure to follow Botany Manor on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram. Keep up with Balloon Studios on Twitter, and visit their official website. You can also stay connected with Whitethorn Games on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, or join their Discord community.

About Balloon Studios
Founded by Laure De Mey, previously part of the BAFTA-winning ustwo games, Balloon Studios is committed to creating welcoming experiences for underrepresented audiences. Laure’s passion for tranquil, historical game worlds inspired her to launch Botany Manor and share her love for relaxed, meaningful exploration.

About Whitethorn Games
Whitethorn Games is an indie publisher with a mission to create approachable, accessible games that anyone can enjoy. Focusing on easygoing experiences, they aim to widen the gaming community, creating games that respect players’ time, value inclusivity, and foster enjoyment without the pressure of high-stakes challenges.

For more information, visit whitethorngames.com.

GUILDFORD, United Kingdom – March 16, 2023 – Supermassive Games, the award-winning studio behind Rush of Blood, has launched the must-play immersive horror experience The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR on PlayStation®VR2.

Plunging players into a fast-paced rollercoaster horror action shooter, The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is an original standalone game where you will come face to face with the most terrifying antagonists from Season One of The Dark Pictures Anthology.

Experience the horror like never before in this multi-sensory VR experience, with the PlayStation®VR2’s innovative capabilities:

• DON’T BLINK! – Using PlayStation®VR2’s Eye Tracking feature, your enemies are upon you in the blink of an eye.
• HOLD ON TIGHT – Endure every bump, twist, turn and drop as your cart speeds along the tracks with Haptic Feedback, bringing that roller-coaster feeling to life.
• FEEL THE TENSION – Adaptive Triggers make each weapon feel unique as you unload on terrifying enemies that emerge from the shadows.
• MIND YOUR HEAD – Avoid falling beams, overturned buses and hanging witches. Headset Rumble ensures that you’ll feel it if you don’t!
• Plus, 4K HDR and 3D audio support.

This horror shooter is set to take you through ancient temples, ghost ships, murder hotels and a whole lot more. Players will experience a terrifying world as they squeeze their way through the appropriately named ‘meat tube’ (caution for those with claustrophobia!) and persevere as they fight against the supernatural horrors aboard a WWII ghost ship. Discover otherworldly vampires and escape the horrifying World’s Fair Hotel with a sadistic serial killer out for blood!

“It has been an amazing journey bringing our terrifying and intense horror game, that took its inspiration from its much beloved predecessor Rush of Blood, to the next generation of VR. Switchback VR takes everything people loved about that game and adds in a new level of horror and intensity from The Dark Pictures Anthology. We can’t wait for people to experience the terror in our new game,” said Pete Samuels, Managing Director of Supermassive Games.

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is out now as a PlayStation®VR2 launch title for $39.99/£32.99 and available for purchase on the PlayStation Store.

For more information on The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR, follow Supermassive Games on socials and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

About The Dark Pictures Anthology
The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of standalone, cinematic horror games designed to present a new, terrifying experience on a regular basis. Each game features a brand-new story, setting, and cast of characters. www.thedarkpictures.com

About Supermassive Games
Supermassive Games is a BAFTA-winning independent game developer with a reputation for innovation in both storytelling and VR. The studio has released a number of successful titles and is best known for the critically acclaimed PS4 hit Until Dawn. www.supermassivegames.com

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