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.

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island - Out Now on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox

Text: Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island | Image: A young woman in backpackers attire stands on a beautiful sunny beach in front of ancient Greek ruins surrounded by the Greek gods of legend.

The sunny shores of Ambrosia Island are ready for your visit! Today, Whitethorn Games, publisher of inclusive, accessible, approachable games, and BAFTA-nominated developers, Polygon Treehouse, are thrilled to share that the exploration friendship adventure game Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. Step on the sunny beaches of long-lost Ambrosia island — home to the Greek gods. Befriend them and earn their favour. Use their godly powers to help you hunt for treasures and learn more about this mysterious island. Uncover its mystery to help them regain their forgotten identities and find your way home.

Watch the Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island launch trailer below:

"Launching a game is always an exciting (and terrifying) time,” said Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou, Creative Director and Lead Developer at Polygon Treehouse. “After three years, we're very excited to finally share our tiny team's hard work with players around the world. We've put a lot of ourselves into the game, and we hope you enjoy playing. EEEP!"

In celebration of Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island’s launch, from now until December 11, the game will be available for a 10% discount on Steam and for Xbox via the Microsoft Store.

In Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, players take on the role of backpacker Alex, who has found herself stranded on the mysterious shores of Ambrosia Island. As she begins to explore her surroundings, she discovers that she is not alone — the island is populated by the gods of Greek myth and legend! However, something is amiss — the gods are unable to remember who they are. In order to find her way home, she must befriend the inhabitants and restore their memories.

Explore the dynamic island in this non-linear adventure inspired by elements of A Short Hike and Ace Attorney franchise. Unravel the story of the island and build friendships with the gods through a unique relationship mechanic. The closer you become, the more they are willing to help Alex with their godly powers. Can you solve the mystery of Ambrosia Island, save the gods, and help Alex find a way back home?

Key Features of Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island include:

• Gods Among Us: Many Gods call Ambrosia Island home, from Ares to Athena, Hermes to Hades. Tracking them all down is made easier with the Ambrosidex, though some may be harder to meet than others.

• Treasure in the Sandbox: Use the radar signal on the Ambrosidex to hunt for lost godly treasures hidden all over the island! Return them to their rightful owners to help rekindle their memories and learn more about the island’s fate.

• Conversational Wizard: Explore the island, examine new objects and locations, and talk to others to unlock new conversation topics. Maybe some Gods know something that will help Alex on her adventure, but some sensitive topics may be off-limits until you have earned their friendship.

• Even Gods Need a Friend: Experience a non-linear, emotional story about the importance of friendship, family, and community. 

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is now available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch,  Xbox One and Series S|X for $24.99 USD. Until December 11, the game can be purchased for a special 10% launch discount on Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is available in the following languages: English, French, German, and Latin American Spanish. 

Information about the accessibility features available in Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island can be found on our website under the Accessibility tab.

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. 

For the latest from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.

First Public Demo for Spray Paint Simulator Now Available on Steam

Text: Spray Paint Simulator | Image: A dilapidated fence gets a bright, fresh coat of spray paint on a beautiful sunny day.

Grab your coveralls because today, during The MIX Fall Showcase, we announced that the first public Steam demo for Spray Paint Simulator is now available to play! North Star Video Games has been working hard to put together this early look at their upcoming relaxing, creativity-expressing sim, so now you can pick up your spray tool, paint, masking tools, and scaffolding and let the paint fly!

Check out the Spray Paint Simulator demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811340/Spray_Paint_Simulator

During The MIX Fall Showcase, the team released a new trailer announcing the demo and explaining the importance of prep work before painting — watch it below:

About the First Spray Paint Simulator Demo:

During the demo, you’ll be given your first job at the start of your career to become the best painter the town of Spatterville has ever seen! Start by purchasing your supplies, prepping the area, selecting the client’s desired colour, and then painting to perfection! Finally, remove the tape and paper for a satisfying reveal of a job well done! And don’t forget to grab your radio — a job isn’t any fun without some tunes! And if you color outside the lines a bit, that’s no problem — the people of Spatterville are quite forgiving if there’s a little extra paint on the ground, or the grass, or their house…

But if you really want to get wild, then you’re in for a treat — check out Free Spray mode during the demo! With an array of lovely colours unlocked, you can create a rainbow world and paint anything you can reach! If you want a break, go exploring through the area — on foot or with the help of some scaffolding and ladders — to uncover some fun hidden secrets. 

About Spray Paint Simulator:

The town of Spatterville is in dire need of a makeover, and they need you to help them! Spray Paint Simulator is a relaxing and totally satisfying painting simulator that invites you to start your own painting business, starting from the ground up! Embark on a whimsical adventure in Story Mode as you meet with an eclectic group of clients, each in dire need of your painting expertise. Take on each job right from the start by prepping your space to ensure you deliver the best results, selecting the right colors for the task, and unleashing your creativity as you paint to perfection and keep your customers happy! Upgrade your tools, vehicles, and equipment, and use an assortment of ladders and scaffolding to help you get to those hard-to-reach spots. Fill the world with rainbow hues, painting everything from rooms and homes to cars and bridges and even giant robots! Unlock Free Spray mode to make the entire town your canvas and unlock the unlimited potential of your creative freedom!

Key Features of Spray Paint Simulator include:

• Tap into your inner Bob Ross in this easy, relaxing gameplay experience without time limits or complex gameplay mechanics. Gain access to an assortment of colors to paint; the final result is up to your artistic eye.

• Grow your business and keep your clients happy in Story Mode by meeting the “unique” community of Spatterville, taking on tasks, and working to become the top painter in town!

• Unlock Free Spray Mode, giving you access to make the town your canvas and let your creativity run wild.

• Get the full painting experience starting with prep work, such as fixing and removing objects, masking the area, selecting your paint, and painting each object to meet your customer’s expectations.

• Manage your consumables, tools, and equipment by acquiring new items to suit each task, including spray tools, battery power, vehicles, paints, scaffolding, and more, and upgrade them to make your jobs run smoothly.

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

To keep up to date with the latest news about Spray Paint Simulator, follow North Star Video Games on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and visit the official website.

For the latest from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.

Release Date Announced for Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island - Coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox

Text: Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island | Image: A young woman in backpackers attire stands on a beautiful sunny beach in front of ancient Greek ruins surrounded by the Greek gods of legend.

Today, during the Cozy Quest Steam event,  Whitethorn Games, publisher of inclusive, accessible, approachable games, and BAFTA-nominated developers, Polygon Treehouse, are thrilled to announce a December 5, 2024 release date for their upcoming exploration friendship adventure Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island. It was also announced that the game would launch on the Nintendo Switch, in addition to PC and Xbox.  

As part of the announcement, Polygon Treehouse has released a new trailer, sharing some of the gameplay players can expect from the game at launch.

Watch the Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island release date trailer:

"Mythwrecked is a game that's close to our hearts,” said Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou, Creative Director and Lead Developer at Polygon Treehouse. “It’s a game that we've worked hard to craft with care and consideration and put a lot of ourselves and the Röki DNA into. It's super exciting to be finally welcoming folks to the shores of Ambrosia island, and we hope you enjoy your stay."

In Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, players take on the role of backpacker Alex, who has found herself stranded on the mysterious shores of Ambrosia Island. As she begins to explore her surroundings, she discovers that she is not alone — the island is populated by the gods of Greek myth and legend! However, something is amiss — the gods are unable to remember who they are. In order to find her way home, she must befriend the inhabitants and help them to restore their memories. 

Explore the dynamic island in this non-linear adventure inspired by elements of the Ace Attorney franchise and A Short Hike. Unravel the story of the island and build friendships with the gods through a unique relationship mechanic. The closer you become, the more they are willing to help Alex with their godly powers. Solve the mystery of Ambrosia Island, save the gods, and help Alex find a way back home!

Key Features of Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island include:

• Gods Among Us: Many Gods call Ambrosia Island home, from Ares to Athena, Hermes to Hades. Tracking them all down is made easier with the Ambrosidex, though some may be harder to meet than others.

• Treasure in the Sandbox: Use the radar signal on the Ambrosidex to hunt for lost godly treasures hidden all over the island! Return them to their rightful owners to help rekindle their memories and learn more about the island’s fate.

• Conversational Wizard: Explore the island, examine new objects and locations, and talk to others to unlock new conversation topics. Maybe some Gods know something that will help Alex on her adventure, but some sensitive topics may be off-limits until you have earned their friendship.

• Even Gods Need a Friend: Experience a non-linear, emotional story about the importance of friendship, family, and community. 

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will launch on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch,  Xbox One and Series S|X on December 5, 2024. 

Information about the accessibility features available in Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, can be found on our website under the Accessibility tab.

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.

For the latest from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.

A Tasty New Update is Now Available on PC for Cooking-Meets-Metroidvania-lite Magical Delicacy

Text: Magical Delicacy | Image: Image: A girl with white hair, a black jacket, blue jeans and a red shirt and a girl with blond hair and a purple shirt are surrounded by kitchen utensils, vegetables, herbs and a sparrow on a blue background.

We have a delicious announcement today as sKaule, the developer behind the beloved cooking-sim-meets-Metroidvania-lite, Magical Delicacy, has released a new free update for the game on Steam, filled with a smorgasbord of new quality-of-life features! The new features aim to bring even more comfort to the game’s already cozy experience, helping players find and keep track of many of the exciting items to collect and explore on their journey to help Flora become a full-fleged witch! And there’s never been a better time to immerse yourself in a witchy world of delectable food, magic, and exploration, as from today until November 18, you can pick up Magical Delicacy for a 20% discount during Steam Cooking Fest!

The new update brings some fixes and many requested features to the game, including:

Image: A menu page in the Field Guide shows detailed information about one of the ingredients collected, including the qualities of the ingredient, the type of ingredient, rarity, where to find the ingredient, and the different variants for this ingredient.

A New Field Guide: Purchased from Sana, a new keepsake will unlock the Field Guide page in your Grimoire, allowing you to view all sorts of information about discoverable ingredients.

Image: The map from the game features new icons for order locations, plant locations, and more.

New Map Details: Colo has been working away at new items for you to collect, including new field markers, which automatically identify the location of collectable plants you’ve discovered. New Delivery Markers, once purchased, will also automatically display the location of characters who have placed orders with you to ensure a smooth delivery of your dishes.

Image: Flora sits casually on a bench on a regally decorated street in Grat, watching the tow as she waits for time to pass,

New Time Passing Mechanic: Locate the new Pocket Watch tool, and then grab a seat on one of the many benches — with new ones added throughout the town — that can be found in Grat to quickly pass the time while you wait for the day to pass.

Improved Tutorials: New early-game tutorials and improved tutorials have been added. But what if you forgot what to do? With the new update, you can now revisit tutorials you have completed by selecting “Tutorials” in the Grimoire.

Image: A quick-time event button shows additional information, including the ingredient you are trying to forage.

Other Improvements: But wait — there’s more! Storage unit menus can now be accessed while cooking, ingredients can be filtered by rarity, and possible and current enhancements based on cooking tools you have available, and, in the unlikely event you platform out of bounds, a new “Unstuck” button has been added to come to your rescue! In addition, a number of bug fixes have been added to help polish the overall experience.

Image: Two menus from Magical Delicacy are open, showing off the new sorting feature, which highlights ingredients kept in the player’s storage, which can now be added directly from the menu while cooking.

You can read the full details about the update on Steam. 

Magical Delicacy is now available for purchase on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One and Series X|S for $24.99 USD and for free to Xbox Game Pass holders. The new update is available now, for free, for PC on Steam. The game will be available at a 20% discount from November 14 through 18.

The game is available in the following languages on PC and Xbox: English, French, German, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Accessibility features for Magical Delicacy can be found on the Whitethorn Games website under the Accessibility menu.

To stay spellbound, be sure to follow Magical Delicacy on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit the official website. Follow sKaule on Twitter and their official website.

For the latest from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.