The Forest Cathedral, Coming to PlayStation 5 This Halloween!

Today, Whitethorn Games — publishers of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games, including APICO, Calico, Lake, and Wytchwood — is excited to announce that developer Brian Wilson’s Silent Spring-inspired environmental thriller, The Forest Cathedral, is coming to PlayStation 5 on October 31st!

Inspired by the events surrounding real-life scientist Rachel Carson’s investigation of the harmful pesticide known as DDT, The Forest Cathedral is a dramatic reimagining of Carson’s environmental science book Silent Spring. Players will take on the role of Rachel, who has embarked on a field research biologist position on a mysterious island. While completing her weekly tasks, she quickly realizes things aren’t as they seem. Players will slowly uncover the horrific effects of the pesticide using advanced environmental technology to complete puzzles that weave together 3D exploration with 2D platforming. What secrets will Rachel discover on this island? Many will try to silence her, but the truth always finds a way.

Key features of The Forest Cathedral include:

• Hey, Little Man: Switch control between Rachel Carson in the 3D world and the Little Man inside the 2D world of her advanced environmental scanning tools in order to solve puzzles and platforming challenges

• Nature in Peril: Explore a meticulously crafted forested island, dense with trees, animals, fish, and insects, all impacted by the dangerous effects of DDT

• The Sound of the Silence: The game features a fully voiced narrative to invest players in the harrowing history of the attempted silencing of Rachel Carson, backed by an enchanting original soundtrack

The Forest Cathedral is currently on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. The game will be available on PlayStation 5 on October 31, 2023.

To keep up with all things The Forest Cathedral, be sure to follow Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, by joining the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and by visiting https://whitethorngames.com. 

Accessibility features available in The Forest Cathedral can be found here: https://whitethorngames.com/theforestcathedral/accessibility. 

Whitethorn Games Celebrates 7 Years of Inclusive, Accessible, Easy-Going Games

Our birthday is coming up, and we want you to join the party! On September 27, Whitethorn Games — publishers of inclusive, accessible, easy-going indie games — is celebrating seven years of sharing amazing games from incredible indie developers. 

As part of our birthday bash, from September 18 through October 8, you’ll be able to get some fantastic deals for PC and Xbox on some of our games, including APICO, Calico, Lake, Wytchwood, and more! We’re also discounting some of our most popular Whitethorn Games merch for the duration of the event. You can find the full details below:

• Merch Sale: Visit the Whitethorn Games website from September 18 through October 8 to add to your pin collection! All Whitethorn Games branded pins, including our popular “Games are for Everone” pins, and cabin logo pins are all on sale for just $12!

• Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on GOG: Visit GOG from September 18 through September 24 to get great deals, with discounts ranging from 40% to 70% off on Calico, Evan’s Remains, and Wytchwood.

• Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on Humble Bundle: Starting on September 18 through September 24, build up your collection of indies from Humble Bundle with deals ranging from 35% to 80% off. Titles included in the sale are Aground, APICO, Beans, Beast of Maravilla Island, Bombfest, Calico, Evan’s Remains, Kana Quest, Newt One, Onsen Master, Princess Farmer, StarCrossed, Teacup, Where the Bees Make Honey, and Wytchwood.

• Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on Xbox: From September 25 through October 8, visit the Xbox store to get great games, including Aground, APICO, Beasts of Maravilla Island, Bombfest, Calico, Evan’s Remains, Newt One, Onsen Master, Princess Farmer, RE:CALL, StarCrossed, Teacup, The Forest Cathedral, We Should Talk, Where the Bees Make Honey, and Wytchwood, with discounts ranging from 35% to 80% off!

• Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on Steam: Check out Whitethorn Games on Steam from September 25 through October 1 to build up your collection of inclusive, accessible, easy-going PC games. Get fantastic deals on Aground, Beans, Beasts of Maravilla Island, Bombfest, Calico, Evan’s Remains, Kana Quest, Newt One, Onsen Master, Princess Farmer, RE:CALL, StarCrossed, Teacup, The Forest Cathedral, and Where the Bees Make Honey, with discounts ranging from 35% to 68% off!

• Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on EPIC Games Store: Get some of your favorite Whitethorn games by visiting the EPIC Games Store between October 2 through October 8. With discounts ranging from 35% to 55%, titles on sale will include APICO, Beasts of Maravilla Island, Calico, Lake, Princess Farmer, RE:CALL, Teacup, The Forest Cathedral, and Wytchwood.

Keep an eye out for more news throughout September by following Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island Joins Save & Sound - A Celebration of Music in Games - This September

We’re excited to share that Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will be joining a line-up of incredible indies as part of the Save & Sound Steam event! One of the largest digital expos focused on audio and music in-game, the festival will feature a series of online concerts, deep-dives, and mashups from over 70 developers from around the world.

The event runs from September 11 through 14. As part of the event, those in attendance can catch a three-day live show showcasing original content, including developer talks, behind-the-scenes musical performances and more, beginning on September 11 at 10:00 AM PDT / 7:00 PM CEST. 

Save & Sound will be streamed on the Save & Sound website, and the Bedtime Digital Games YouTube, and Twitch.

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will launch on PC via Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000210/Mythwrecked_Ambrosia_Island.

To keep up with all things Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, be sure to follow the game on Twitter, and Polygon Treehouse on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, and visit the official website. 

Follow Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit the official website.

APICO Heeds the Call of The Sea as Update 3.0 is Headed to PC This Fall

Your beekeeping adventures on APICO Islands are expanding into new depths, as today, developer TNgineers and publisher Whitethorn Games announce a new update for the beloved beekeeping sim APICO. Coming to PC on September 26, Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath invites you to dive into the crystal blue ocean waters surrounding the APICO archipelago and explore its depths. New areas, forageables, quests, and, of course, new bees are yours to discover deep bee-low the watery abyss.

Get a glimpse of Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath in an all-new trailer:

New features coming to APICO in Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath include:

• New areas: Dive deep down to the bottom of the ocean and discover a new bee-ome with new areas to explore that include deep-sea flora and fauna, a coral reef system, and more!

• New Bees: Discover, collect, build homes and breed new species of bees found only at the furthest depths of the ocean, and collect their resources for craftables and quests.

• New Quests: Harness the help of your newfound bee friends to restore the damaged coral reef system and clean up underwater pollution to help the bee-cosystem and its inhabitants thrive.

• New Fishing Mechanic: Skipper’s dad, Captain, arrives at the archipelago to teach you the ins and outs of a new mechanic — fishing!

• And More: New quality-of-life improvements, including a newly added trash can and nearby chest auto-deposit, will help your beekeeping bee-come more efficient than ever! 

About APICO

APICO combines resource gathering, biology, and minigames with ideas from both real-life and fantasy beekeeping and gardening, as it teaches players about the ins and outs of maintaining a healthy hive and the importance of our irreplaceable pollinating pals. The islands of APICO were once abuzz with different species of bees, and it’s up to players to rediscover lost species, cross-breed new ones, and repopulate each unique bee-ome. Progressing further into the game may also uncover some forgotten secrets. 

As well, a portion of the games’ profits goes toward bee conservation. Full details about these efforts can be found here: https://apico.buzz/savethebees.

Features of APICO include:

• Play together with up to four in online co-op, with cross-play available on all platforms!

• Unique crafting and beekeeping minigames that drive gameplay progression.

• Cross-breed different bees and other pollinators, including butterflies, moths, and solitary bees, to discover over 30 new species.

• Grow flowers — each with their own special effect on the environment — to keep your pollinators happy!

• Make and sell honey, Apicola, incense, candles, and other beekeeping products.

• Repopulate lost species and release them back into the wild.

• Multiple biomes to explore, each with its own unique pollinator species.

• A chill soundtrack by Mothense creates a relaxing atmosphere.

• Uncover the forgotten secrets of the APICO Islands. 

APICO is currently available on PC via Steam, Epic Game Store, Humble Games, itch.io, Utomik, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch™, and Xbox One and Series S|X for $19.99 USD. 

APICO Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath will be available on PC via Steam and itch.io on September 26.

Follow APICO on Twitter, Instagram, and Discord for more updates. 

Keep up to date with Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

Details about the accessibility features available in AIPCO can be found here: https://whitethorngames.com/apico/accessibility.