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Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory is Out Now!

Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory is out now!

Dive into a world of supernatural adventure. Explore the dark side of (in)human nature, uncover supernatural conspiracies, and combat the deadly chaos force. Set in the legendary World of Darkness universe, the game follows Samira, an Afghan werewolf and refugee, as she navigates a world where evil takes both human and supernatural forms. Our team has poured their hearts into creating this thrilling experience, and we can’t wait for you to dive in!

The game is available right away on all major platforms: Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and iOS.

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Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory claws its way to PC, Consoles, and iOS on July 23, 2024

Different Tales is thrilled to announce the official release date for Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory. Mark your calendars for July 23, 2024, when this captivating blend of fantasy thriller, visual novel, and tabletop RPG will be unleashed across multiple platforms.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory invites players to explore the dark side of (in)human nature, uncover supernatural conspiracies, and combat the deadly chaos force known as the Wyrm. Set in the legendary World of Darkness story universe, the game follows Samira, an Afghan werewolf and refugee, as she navigates a world where evil takes both human and supernatural forms.

Release Details

  • Date: July 23, 2024
  • Platforms:
    • PC: Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store
    • Consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation
    • Mobile: iOS (App Store)
  • Pricing:
    • PC and Consoles: $14.99 USD / €13.99 EUR
    • iOS: $9.99 USD / €9.99 EUR

Meet Samira, an Afghan werewolf and refugee. Follow her story as she flees her homeland and gets struck by a life-changing tragedy. Play in a world where evil comes in both human and supernatural shapes, and investigate the horrifying secrets hidden across the city of Warsaw. Will she sink into despair, overwhelmed by the tragedies of her past? Or will she give in to her rage and fight for a better future? The choice is yours.

Purgatory plunges players into the rich and captivating world of Werewolf: The Apocalypse, where the line between humanity and monstrosity blurs. Blending RPG mechanics with a visual novel foundation, the game follows Samira on her journey of self-discovery as she confronts both inner demons and real-life monsters lurking in the shadows. This story stands on its own, but fans of Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest will recognize some familiar places and characters in this new adventure.

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Backpack Hero is out on PlayStation and Xbox!

Backpack Hero is finally bringing all PlayStation and Xbox players aboard the adventure after a successful 1.0 launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch.

Choose one of five playable characters, each with their own take on backpack-building gameplay, and vanquish the endless denizens of procedurally-generated dungeons. Or try the story mode – build a charming hamlet in Haversack Hill by planning your layout, attracting new residents, unlocking new heroes and quests, and stocking up on supplies. Now on your favourite platform!

Get Backpack Hero on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Itch, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox.

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Start a New Thrilling Adventure in Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory

In partnership with Paradox Interactive’s World of Darkness, we’re delighted to announce Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory, a blend of fantasy thriller, visual novel, and tabletop RPG set in the World of Darkness universe, coming to Steam in Q3 2024.

Play as Samira – an Afghan werewolf and refugee. Follow her path of darkness as she flees her motherland and gets struck by a life-changing tragedy. Discover a world where evil comes in both human and supernatural shapes, and investigate the horrifying secrets hidden across the city of Warsaw. Will she sink into despair, overwhelmed by the tragedies of her past? Or will she give in to her rage and fight for a better future? The choice is up to you…

Watch the official announcement trailer

Drawing inspiration from its predecessor, Heart of the Forest, Purgatory continues the saga with familiar faces from the Bialowieza forest alongside a new protagonist, characters, and landmarks of Poland. Players can once again be transported to the rich and immersive universe of Werewolf: The Apocalypse, where the line between humanity and monstrosity blurs. Through a blend of RPG mechanics and a visual novel foundation, they will navigate Samira’s journey of self-discovery – confronting inner demons and real-life monsters that loom large.

So… When will you rage? Discover how the story begins in the demo, available now on Steam.

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Backpack Hero 1.0 is out now on PC and Nintendo Switch!

SURPRISE! We just did a Shadow Drop at Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase: Backpack Hero 1.0 is out now on Nintendo Switch and PC!

Huge congrats to Backpack Hero creators Jas, BinaryCounter and Gangs. You made this incredible game, you are superb people, and you amaze us constantly – it’s a pleasure and privilege to support you. Thank you! 

This is a big milestone for Different Tales publishing! We’ve never done anything quite like this: turns out that a Shadow Drop – on Switch, Steam, GOG, and Epic, for a live game in Early Access — is no small feat for a tiny team. But it was worth it, we’ve learned a ton, and each of us came out stronger! 

To all the fantastic people who helped make this huge thing happen today – our friends at Nintendo, GOG, Epic Games, and Itch.io, the unrelenting porting crew at Aurora Punks, our partners at Gamedev Fund, IndieArk, The BEAST, and Evolve PR, our dear graphic designers and video editors – thank you for your work, effort, and incredible patience!

Backpack Hero 1.0 – the inventory management roguelike – is out now on Nintendo Switch, Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store and Itch.

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Get a physical copy of Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest for PS4 and NS!

We’re excited to announce that you can now get a physical copy of Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch!

Discover the legendary RPG system and immerse yourself in the mysterious story of Maia who has to track down her family roots.

It’s our first game to be released in the physical version, so it’s an incredibly thrilling day for us!

Order yours here!