Lake: Season's Greetings Available Now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation!

Jingle bells are ringing — the festive season is here a little early this year! Lake’s holiday-themed prequel, Lake: Season’s Greetings, is out now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation! Deliver the holiday cheer as Thomas Weiss in this cozy new chapter to the popular mail carrier sim! Grab a nice cup of cocoa and your favorite blanket, and jump right into the winter wonderland of Providence Oaks today!

To celebrate the release of Lake: Season’s Greetings, gift your friends or family Lake on PC at a discount this holiday season! From November 15 through 21, the base game will be available at a 60% discount on Steam and a 50% discount on the Epic Games Store. PlayStation players in Europe can also pick up Lake for PlayStation 4 and 5 for a 50% discount from November 15 to 29!

Also, in case you missed Lake the first time around, you’ll be able to pick up both games on Xbox and PlayStation as part of the Lake: Special Delivery Bundle! For Xbox Game Pass holders, the Lake: Special Delivery bundle (includes the base game and Season’s Greetings DLC) is 40% off. 

Watch the release trailer for Lake: Season’s Greetings:

Make this a December to remember! Lake: Season’s Greetings takes place during 1985’s holiday season, one year before the original Lake game. Players take on the role of Thomas Weiss, an amiable mail carrier and father to Lake’s protagonist, Meredith Weiss. Changing the perspective from Meredith to her father, players will gain an understanding of the Weiss family dynamics and an insight into a snow-covered Providence Oaks from a long-time resident’s point of view. Not only will players learn more about the familiar faces they have grown to love from the main story, but Season’s Greetings introduces five completely new characters to the town of Providence Oaks, each with their very own storylines.

The DLC will also provide more background to some unanswered questions that were teased in Lake. Following the ideals of the base game, Season’s Greetings will continue to focus on slice-of-life themes and relaxing vibes, this time embedded in a comfy holiday setting. So, curl up with some hot cocoa and a copy of Season’s Greetings because it isn’t Christmas until Thomas Weiss has delivered the holiday cheer.

Key features of Lake: Season’s Greetings include:

• Travel back to 1985 and discover what Providence Oaks was like before Meredith through her father's eyes during the winter holiday.

• Enjoy a variety of after-work activities that include hanging with friends, staying in for a night of television, and going out like it’s 1985.

• Experience a branching story that doesn’t shy away from slice-of-life themes. Like life, there are no right or wrong answers.

Lake is available now on PC via Steam, or Epic Games Store, on PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S for $19.99 USD. Lake: Season’s Greetings is available now on Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series S|X for $9.99 USD. Purchase Lake and Lake: Season’s Greetings on Xbox One or Series S|X by picking up the Lake: Special Delivery Bundle for $24.99 USD.

Follow Lake on Twitter, Facebook, and visit the official website, for more updates.  

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Accessibility features for Lake can be found here:
https://whitethorngames.com/lake/accessibility.

Evan Remain's Debuts on Amazon Gaming

Fall is upon us, and there is nothing like a cozy blanket and mystery to solve. Publisher Whitethorn Games and developer maitan69 are excited to announce that the beloved 2D mystery-thriller puzzle platformer Evan’s Remains is available this month on Prime Gaming! Embark on an adventure on a mysterious island filled with intricate puzzles and bring Evan home for free as part of your Amazon Prime subscription!

Inspired by Japanese graphic adventure games, Evan’s Remains tells the story of a boy genius named Evan who has been missing for years. One day, a bizarre letter from Evan arrives to a girl named Dysis, claiming that he is on an uninhabited island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. As Dysis, you will dive into an enticing narrative and explore the island through approachable platforming as you begin your journey toward finding Evan. Along the way, you will encounter a variety of puzzles that slowly uncover the mystery surrounding Evan’s disappearance. Will you be the one to bring Evan home?

Key Features of Evan’s Remains:

• Captivating Narrative: A seamless story of a mystery intertwined with game play reveals a must-play narrative experience with an unforgettable ending. 

• Japanese-Inspired Art: A charming pixel art style inspired by Japanese adventure games that push the player towards exploring every aspect of each level.

• Complex and Inviting Puzzles: The challenge of the puzzles lies in the player’s ability to figure out what to do rather than solve challenges based on skill.

Evan’s Remains is currently available on Xbox One and Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch™, PC — via Steam, Epic Games, the Humble Bundle Store, itch.io, and mobile — via iOS and Android. Evan’s Remains is available today for free on Prime Gaming for individuals with Prime Gaming memberships.
 
Keep up with Evan’s Remains by following maitan69 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 Evan’s Remains Here:
https://whitethorngames.com/evansremains/accessibility

The Forest Cathedral, Available Now on PlayStation 5!

It’s time to uncover the truth behind DDT. Play as real-life scientist Rachel Carson in developer Brian Wilson’s Silent Spring-inspired environmental thriller, The Forest Cathedral, available now on the PlayStation 5!

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 available now on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, Humble Bundle, Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 5.

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. 

Join the Whitethorn Games 18-Hour Extra Life Charity Stream Marathon!

Whitethorn Games is excited to announce our Extra Life Charity Marathon to raise funds for our local Children’s Miracle Network at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital! On Saturday, November 4, we will be live from our studio in Erie, Pennsylvania, for at least 12 hours of games, giveaways, and great times!

We invite you to stop by the Whitethorn Games Twitch channel and enjoy the event with us, check out the special activities we have in store, and meet our adorable office cat, Venti.

One hundred percent of the proceeds raised through our Extra Life Charity Marathon will be donated to our local children’s hospital, AHN Saint Vincent, which has worked tirelessly to provide specialized care for Erie’s most vulnerable community members.

To find out exactly what we have in store, you can check out the full list of activities below:

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Children’s Miracle Network at AHN Saint Vincent provides services that benefit families and patients, including the hospital’s Family Assistance Program, Safe Sleep Initiative, Special Delivery Packages, and more. Through these programs, families receive gas cards and meal cards, as well as car seats and pack-and-play. Every baby born at AHN Saint Vincent receives a Special Delivery Package, including a onesie, sippy cup and sleep sack to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS). In addition, Children’s Miracle Network funds top-of-the-line medical equipment like the isolettes in the NICU, warmers on the Mom+ Baby floor, and the NICU transporter that provides everything a NICU pod has to treat a baby if they need to be transferred via ambulance or helicopter. 

Donations recieved through events like Extra Life are integral in supporting these important, life-saving services to their most vulnerable patients, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. Now more than ever, our families need CMNs’ support with gas cards and meal cards, car seats, pack and plays, and more. Most importantly, CMN funds top-of-the-line medical equipment suitable to each child’s needs to ensure they not only survive but thrive. The funds recieved through partnerships and events like these also help the hospital provide a chance for the children under their care, things that allow them a break from the stress of facing one of the most challenging things in their young lives. Most recently, because of funds raised through Extra Life, CMN was able to purchase a gaming tower with a loaded Nintendo Switch for their patients on the pediatric unit!

Eager to contribute to a fantastic cause? Visit https://www.extra-life.org/team/64269 to donate to our team.

 Keep an eye on our socials for the latest news and announcements by following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, by joining the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and by visiting https://whitethorngames.com. And if you’d like to help us spread the word, any shares to your own network would be greatly appreciated.

UPDATE: The Forest Cathedral PS5 Release Date Delayed

Today, Whitethorn Games regrets to announce that the release of The Forest Cathedral on PlayStation 5, originally scheduled for October 31, 2023, has been unavoidably delayed.

We understand that many PlayStation 5 holders are excited about The Forest Cathedral’s release on Tuesday, unfortunately, circumstances beyond our control have impacted the launch timeline, necessitating this delay.

We understand the disappointment this news may cause, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this delay may bring to our fans, supporters, and partners. We are doing our best to minimize this delay period and will provide an updated release date soon.

For further updates and announcements regarding The Forest Cathedral, please stay tuned to our official social channels — Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the news section of our official website.

We truly appreciate your continued patience, support, and understanding.