Everything announced at the 2025 Annapurna Interactive Showcase

Annapurna Interactive publishes some killer titles. Games like Stray and 12 Minutes are great examples that push the boundaries of creativity. They're not done there, as today's showcase offered up a lot of trailers and news regarding what they're up to next. Check out the recap below to find out what you should be excited about from Annapurna, along with what got a demo at Steam Next Fest!

LOS ANGELES, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 - In today’s digital showcase Annapurna Interactive, publisher of multiple award-winning games such as What Remains of Edith Finch, Stray, Outer Wilds, and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, announced a continuing partnership with Geometric (COCOON), game demos, new console platforms, and release dates for various games in its portfolio. The showcase can be found in its entirety on the Annapurna Interactive YouTube channel.

Geometric, developers of the acclaimed puzzle-adventure game COCOON, revealed that they are working on a new unannounced title that will be published by Annapurna Interactive. More details of this project will be shared at a later date.

Wheel World

Developer: Messhof
Revealed: Steam demo + summer release window
Demo Timing: Available now on Steam
Release Date: Summer 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5

Kicking off the show was Wheel World, a single-player bicycle racing adventure where you’re tasked with preventing the world from collapsing. Customize your ride, explore, and compete in this cycling journey with original music from the electronic music label Italians Do It Better when it launches this summer on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. For those wanting to jump in earlier, a demo will be available as part of Steam’s Next Fest starting today, February 24, at approximately 10 AM PST.

Skin Deep

Developer: Blendo Games
Revealed: Release date + Steam demo
Demo Timing: Available now on Steam
Release Date: April 30, 2025
Platforms: PC

Immersive sim sandbox Skin Deep, a single-player shooter that challenges players to creatively solve a pirate spaceship takeover by subverting, sneaking and sabotaging, will officially be launching on Steam on April 30, 2025. A demo is now available as part of Steam’s Next Fest starting today.

Wanderstop

Developer: Ivy Road
Revealed: Steam demo + new platform (Xbox Series X|S)
Demo Timing: Available now on Steam
Release Date: March 11, 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5

Cozy narrative game Wanderstop, from the designer of The Stanley Parable, will let players have an early taste with a playable demo starting today for Steam Next Fest. For the those looking for the full tea shop management experience, Wanderstop was also announced to be launching on Xbox Series X|S as well as previously announced platforms Steam and PlayStation 5 on March 11, 2025.

Lushfoil Photography Sim

Developer: Matt Newell
Revealed: New platforms (Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5) + release date
Release Date: April 15, 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5

Explore diverse landscapes, tinker with camera settings, and capture the perfect shot in Lushfoil Photography Sim. Experience the delight of travel photography when it launches April 15, 2025 on Steam and newly announced platforms Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

to a T

Developer: uvula
Revealed: Release Date + New platform: PlayStation 5
Release Date: May 28, 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5

Led by esteemed Katamari Damancy creator Keita Takahashi, to a T is a charming, colorful adventure game about a teen navigating life in a small town with their cute dog companion. While their body is stuck in a T-pose, they do their best to make the most of it. To a T launches May 28 on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The latest trailer for the game features an original track, "The Giraffe Song," performed by Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe, Adventure Time).

Sayonara Wild Hearts

Developer: Simogo
Revealed: New platform (PlayStation 5) + New Remix Arcade mode
Release Date: Feb 24, 2025 - Available Now
Platforms: PlayStation 5
Previously released platforms: PC, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Critically-acclaimed rhythm game Sayonara Wild Hearts is blasting onto PlayStation 5 today! Speed through a brand-new PS5 exclusive game mode chasing high scores in endlessly replayable levels to a random assortment of songs in the game’s iconic soundtrack. Sayonara Wild Hearts also now features upgraded 4K visuals, runs at up to 120 FPS, and supports haptic feedback on PS5. Those who own the game on PlayStation 4 can upgrade their copy to the PlayStation 5 version for free as long as both platforms are linked to the same Sony account.

Also getting the spotlight was an interview with the solo developer of procedurally generated puzzle game Faraway, Steph Thirion, and additional footage of the creature-collecting game Morsels, both of which will be launching later this year.

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