Everything Announced During Whitethorn Winter 2025

Image: A white snowflake with a cozy cabin in the center sits in the center of a cold hilly field. Snow gently falls across the image.

Our annual Whitethorn Winter Showcase premiered today, and it came with a blizzard of game news, developer talks, and more! We also sat down with special guests, Laura Kate Dale, Latin American Games Showcase, Safe In Our World, and Stream for a Cause to discuss our shared commitments to enhancing the gaming industry by fostering a more inclusive, accessible, and representative space for developers, industry professionals, and gamers alike. 

In case you missed the showcase, you can catch the replay on YouTube.

Here is a rundown of everything announced during the Whitethorn Winter 2025 Showcase:

New Calico DLC — Calico - Neat Things Out Today on PC and Nintendo Switch

We’re starting off with the biggest surprise from the showcase today as the new DLC for the beloved cat café Calico, Calico - Neat Things, is available on PC and Nintendo Switch! The Neat Things DLC introduces new quests, a new character, new mini-games, and, of course, cuddly new friends to invite to your café!

Features coming to the Calico - Neat Things DLC include:

• New Quest — Neat Things Scavenger Hunt: Your beloved aunt has a mission for you that takes you across the whole island in search of some really neat things!

• New Area and NPC — Mermaid’s Cove: Visit Clover Cove to uncover a new area, and meet a mythical new friend — Nahla the Mermaid!  

• New Animal Companions: Become best buds with new cuddly friends, including a mischievous raccoon, a smiley axolotl, a playful elephant, a loveable golden retriever, and, of course, a very familiar cat!

• Two New Mini-Games: The Cutie City arcade has two new activities to enjoy, so be sure to pay it a visit!

• New Café Decorations: Create your dream aquatic-themed café with furniture!

• And More to Discover: Wander around the island and explore the world around you to discover some fun new interactions, such as playing in piles of fallen leaves, making a wish on dandelions that have gone to seed, and more!

Right now, you can pick up both Calico and Calico - Neat Things for a discounted price as part of the Calico Complete bundle on Steam!

Calico: Neat Things is available today on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for $4.99 USD and requires the base game to access. Calico is available on PC — via Steam, Epic Games, Humble Bundle Store, itch.io, and Game Jolt; Xbox One and Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch for $11.99 USD.

Watch the Calico - Neat Things Launch Trailer:

New Demo for Spray Paint Simulator Available on Steam on February 13

Can’t get enough Spray Paint Simulator? Well, you’re in luck! A new demo for the game will be available on February 13, featuring a whole new level to paint to perfection and — even better — no time limit! Now, you can take your time as you complete two jobs for your discerning customers in Career Mode or paint each level all the colours of the rainbow and hunt for hidden secrets in Free Spray Mode. 

Speaking of Free Spray Mode, Whitethorn Games revealed a new trailer showing it off during the showcase.

Spray Paint Simulator will be available on PC via Steam in 2025.

Watch the Spray Paint Simulator: Free Spray Mode trailer:

Two Characters for Kernel Hearts Revealed in a New Trailer

During the showcase, Momo, Lead Character Artist, shared details about two of the allies you’ll meet while battling your way up the Tower of Babel in the upcoming action-packed multiplayer roguelike Kernel Hearts.  

Combining challenging hack-’n-slash gameplay, role-playing, and roguelike elements with stunning anime aesthetics, in Kernel Hearts, you will battle your way up a deadly celestial tower, building your arsenal of skills with each mortal demise to eradicate monstrous angelic enemies and dethrone a god to save the world.

Kernel Hearts will be available on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S.

Watch the new Kernel Hearts video:

Whitethorn Brings Three Titles to PlayStation This Year

We’re bringing not one, not two, but three amazing games to PS5 and PS4 in 2025! Take on the role of a slime, combine skills on the fly, and battle through fearsome corrupted enemies in Slime Heroes; cook up some magical treats in the Metroidvania-lite-meets-cooking game Magical Delicacy; and go on a vacation in the Mediterranean with the Greek gods narrative adventure game Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island on PlayStation this year! Watch the announcement trailers below:

Watch the Slime Heroes PlayStation Announcement Trailer:

Watch the Magical Delicacy PlayStation Announcement Trailer:

Watch the Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island PlayStation Announcement Trailer:

For more information about the Whitethorn Winter Showcase, follow Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

New DLC for Calico Brings All the Neat Things to Your Cat Cafe This Winter

Text: Calico: Neat Things | Image: The text appears over a stylized image of a beautiful lush island on a sunny day. A balloon drifts off into the sky.

Fans of the cozy cat cafe sim Calico — we have something really neat to share! Today, we’re thrilled to reveal a new DLC coming to the game on PC and Nintendo Switch this winter! The Neat Things DLC introduces new quests, a new character, new mini-games, and, of course, cuddly new friends to invite to your cafe!

Features coming to the Calico: Neat Things DLC include:

• New Quest — Neat Things Scavenger Hunt: Your beloved aunt has a mission for you that takes you across the whole island in search of some really neat things!

• New Area and NPC — Mermaid’s Cove: Visit Clover Cove to uncover a new area, and meet a mythical new friend — Nahla the Mermaid!  

• New Animal Companions: Become best buds with new cuddly friends, including a mischievous raccoon, a smiley axolotl, a playful elephant, a loveable golden retriever, and, of course, a very familiar cat!

• Two New Mini-Games: The Cutie City arcade has two new activities to enjoy, so be sure to pay it a visit!

• New Café Decorations: Create your dream aquatic-themed cafe with furniture!

• And More to Discover: Have a wander around the island and explore the world around you to uncover some fun new interactions such as playing in piles of fallen leaves, making a wish on dandelions that have gone to seed, and more!

About Calico:

Create the cat café of your dreams with a variety of ways to decorate, new animals to befriend, and delicious dishes to serve patrons! Explore a whimsical open world, express yourself by customizing your avatar with collectible clothing, and experiment with potions that change the way you interact with your furry companions! Calico offers a cute and cozy escape into a world full of wonder, adorable animals, and more!

Key features of Calico include:

• Every Animal is a Friend: You’ll encounter a lot of animals on the island. Befriend them, name them, add them to your party, send them to live at the café, and most importantly, love them forever! Interact with your new friends by dancing, cuddling, petting, carrying, lounging with, and playing with them!

• Mouth Watering Sweets: Each recipe comes with its own series of minigames to perform in the kitchen. Shrink down, navigate your way around the kitchen, and serve your patrons tasty pastries for big rewards!

• Bewitching Good Looks: Express yourself through fashion! Create an avatar and customize them with collectible clothing found throughout the game.

• Design, Decorate, Delight: Decorate the interior and exterior of the café to your liking! Collect and arrange furniture and toys for both your human and animal visitors. Cat trees, scratching posts, and dog beds are definite must-haves!

Calico: Neat Things will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch this winter for $4.99 USD and requires the base game to access. Calico is available on PC — via Steam, Epic Games, Humble Bundle Store, itch.io, and Game Jolt; Xbox One and Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch for $11.99 USD.

Accessibility features for Calico can be found in the accessibility section of our website. 

Keep up to date with all things Calico by following the game on Twitter, and by following Whitethorn Games on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.

Calico Out Meow on PlayStation 4 and 5!

Whitethorn Games and Peachy Keen Games are purring with excitement to announce that the whimsical cat-filled world of Calico is now available on PlayStation 4 and 5!

Check out the Calico PlayStation Release trailer below:

Create the cat café of your dreams with a variety of ways to decorate, new animals to befriend, and delicious dishes to serve patrons! Beyond the cat café, explore a whimsical open world, express yourself by customizing your avatar with collectible clothing, and experiment with potions that change how you interact with your furry companions! Calico offers a cute and cozy escape into a world full of wonder, adorable animals, and more! The PlayStation release of Calico includes all the content featured in Calico: Pawsome Edition.

Key features of Calico include:

• Every Animal is a Friend: You’ll encounter a lot of animals on the island. Befriend them, name them, add them to your party, send them to live at the café, and most importantly, love them forever! Interact with your new friends by dancing, cuddling, petting, carrying, lounging with, and playing with them!

• Mouth Watering Sweets: Each recipe comes with its own series of minigames to perform in the kitchen. Shrink down, navigate your way around the kitchen, and serve your patrons tasty pastries for big rewards!

• Bewitching Good Looks: Express yourself through fashion! Create an avatar and customize them with collectible clothing found throughout the game.

• Design, Decorate, Delight: Decorate the interior and exterior of the café to your liking! Collect and arrange furniture and toys for both your human and animal visitors. Cat trees, scratching posts, and dog beds are definite must-haves! 

• The Power of Magic: The world of Calico has no limits! With the potion system, many ways exist to live out your magical dreams. Want to make your feline friend ginormous? The Big Small potion has you covered!

Calico is available on  Xbox One and Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch™, and PC — via Steam, Epic Games, Humble Bundle Store, itch.io, and Game Jolt for $11.99 USD.

Keep up with Calico by following the game on Twitter or by staying tuned to Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, Discord, and whitethorngames.com. 

You can find the Accessibility Features for Calico here: https://whitethorngames.com/calico/accessibility.

Calico, the Cute Cat Café Game Is Coming To PlayStation 4 and 5!

We and developer Peachy Keen Games are excited to let you know that Calico is coming to PlayStation 4 and 5! If you have a PlayStation console, you’ll soon get to enjoy the beloved day-in-the-life community sim game, where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!

Check out the announcement trailer below:

Included with the PlayStation release is Calico: Pawsome Edition, bringing even more content to your cat café. Pawsome Edition introduces new animals to befriend, a UI and visual overhaul to provide a more pleasant playing experience, and the ability to customize your wallpaper and floors while in the café. 

But that’s not all — the cooking that players have come to know and love is bigger than ever! Each recipe comes with its own series of minigames to perform in the kitchen. Time and accuracy in the recipe minigames will award players with a gold, silver, or bronze star, which will provide different bonuses to sales prices. But be careful: once customers have bought all the fresh food, star bonuses will disappear until that recipe is played again.

Key features of Calico include:

• Every Animal is a Friend: You’ll encounter a lot of animals on the island. Befriend them, name them, add them to your party, send them to live at the café, and most importantly, love them forever! Interact with your new friends by dancing, cuddling, petting, carrying, lounging with, and playing with them!

• Bewitching Good Looks: Express yourself through fashion! Create an avatar and customize them with collectable clothing found throughout the game.

• Design, Decorate, Delight: Decorate the interior and exterior of the café to your liking! Collect and arrange furniture and toys for both your human and animal visitors. Cat trees, scratching posts, and dog beds are definite must-haves!

• The Power of Magic: The world of Calico has no limits! With the potion system, there are so many ways to live out your magical dreams. Want to make your feline friend ginormous? The Big Small potion has you covered!

Calico is currently available on  Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and PC — via Steam, Epic Games, the Humble Store, itch.io, and Game Jolt. Calico is Coming to PlayStation 4 and 5 this year, with more information about a precise release date in the coming months.

Keep up with Calico by following the game on Twitter, or by staying tuned to Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Twitch, Discord, and whitethorngames.com.

Get Cozy With Whitethorn Games During the Cozy & Family Friendly Games Steam Event!

Get ready to get cozy! The Cozy & Family Friendly Games Steam Event is now live! 

Hosted by Roka Play, the event runs from June 1 through June 5 and features dozens of fun, relaxing, adorable games for everyone to enjoy, including Lake and Calico. Throughout the event, demos for many of the titles will be available, as well as some terrific discounts.

Visit https://store.steampowered.com/sale/cozyfamilyfriendlygamescelebration to check it out!