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There's a New Indie Publisher, and It's Bringing All Its Games to PS5
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Key Points:
- Kinetic Publishing, a UK-based indie publisher spun out from the team behind Phasmophobia, has signed five new titles, all planned for release on PS5 in 2027 and 2028.
- The upcoming games include Contact Protocol, a space-themed document-checking game; Crescent County, a cosy racing game inspired by the Isle of Wight; and Shellbound, a Metroidvania with a unique art style.
- Aether Wizard Life, developed in Thailand, combines cosy gameplay with action RPG elements, featuring a calendar system for managing activities like farming and caring for mythological creatures.
- Precognition, from Sam Barlow of Her Story and Immortality fame, is a sci-fi horror game focusing on player agency and story outcomes, though few details or gameplay footage have been revealed.
- Despite the competitive indie game market, Kinetic Publishing's proven success with Phasmophobia (27 million copies sold) positions it well to support and promote these diverse upcoming titles.
