Spray Paint Simulator Arrives on Xbox and Xbox Game Pass This May

Text: Spray Paint Simulator | Image: A person in paint coveralls, splattered with paint, uses a spray paint tool to spray the front porch of a quaint small town home on a beautiful sunny day. An unpainted car sits in the driveway in front of a small garage,. Paint cans filled with different brightly colored paints are strewn about the driveway along with some unfolded cardboard boxes. A small radio and rolls of paper and tape sit on the grass.

Today, developer North Star Video Games and publisher Whitethorn Games are thrilled to announce that their upcoming relaxing, creativity-expressing sim, Spray Paint Simulator, is coming to Xbox consoles — available day one with Xbox Game Pass — this May! Xbox players will soon get a chance to try their hand at starting their own spray painting business, meeting the colorful community of Spatterville, and letting the paint fly!

Check out the Spray Paint Simulator Xbox Game Pass announcement trailer:

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 and dive in alone or with a friend to make the entire town your canvas and unlock the unlimited potential of your creative freedom!

Key Features of Spray Paint Simulator include:

  • Enjoy an easy, relaxing gameplay experience without time limits or complex gameplay mechanics.

  • Explore an assortment of colors to paint with; 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 and make the town your canvas — alone or cooperatively with a friend — 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 and acquire new items to suit each task, including spray tools, battery power, vehicles, paints, scaffolding, and more.

Spray Paint Simulator will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, available day one with Xbox Game Pass, and on PC via Steam in May 2025.

You can check out the latest demo for Spray Paint Simulator on Steam.

Accessibility features for Spray Paint Simulator can be found in the Accessibility section of our website.

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.

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island Available with Xbox Game Pass Today

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.

Are you ready for a vacation of a lifetime? Today, Whitethorn Games and BAFTA-nominated developers Polygon Treehouse are excited to share that the exploration adventure game that invites you to make friends with the Greek gods, Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, is now available on Xbox with Xbox Game Pass! 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.

Since its launch, Mythwrecked has been positively received by fans and critics alike, with Polygon noting, “Mythwrecked is a breath of fresh air for the genre of chill, cozy role-playing games,” as well as winning a Debug Award for Best UK Indie.

Check out the Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island accolade trailer:

About Mythwrecked Ambrosia Island

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 available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch,  Xbox One and Series S|X for $24.99 USD, and coming to PlayStation 5 and 4 later this year. The game is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with Xbox Game Pass. 

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.

Approachable Multiplayer Souls-Lite Slime Heroes Out Today on PC and Xbox

Text: Slime Heroes | Image: Two adorable slimes, an orange one wearing a witches hat looking scared, and a brave blue slime with a sword held up in triumph, are surrounded by enemies in a land tainted by a mysterious corruption.

Save the guardians! Save the world! We, and developers Pancake Games, are excited to announce that their multiplayer 3D action-adventure and approachable “souls-lite” is available today on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Play alone or cooperatively with a friend as a courageous slime, and unlikely hero tasked with saving the world. Gain magical skills and combine them on the fly to suit your playstyle as you battle your way through vicious, corrupted enemies and bosses, and explore the world in order to save its inhabitants.

In celebration of its launch, the game will be available at a 15% discount on Steam.

Watch the Slime Heroes PC and Xbox Launch Trailer:

"We're so grateful to all the support players have given the game over the course of development," said Tomas Gomez, CEO and Founder of Pancake Games." We are excited for people to experience the game we've worked so hard on for the last three years. We hope players enjoy the whimsical world we have created and share that experience with another in co-op."

A mysterious corruption has consumed the land, infecting all of its inhabitants, including its protective guardians. Only a lone slime remains, left with the daunting task of saving the world and restoring order. Playing as the brave slime, explore the expansive 3D world — alone or with a friend — and encounter ferocious enemies, challenging but approachable puzzles, and uncover forgotten treasures and hidden areas. Collect crystals to build up your strength, magical powers, health, and speed to help you along the way. Gain magical gems throughout the world and dynamically combine them to create unique and powerful magical skills that can take down even the most corrupt minions and bosses. Discover a touching story of overcoming expectations, friendship, and forgiveness as you progress because even slimes can be heroes! 

Key Features of Slime Heroes include:

  • Gain Abilities and Change Them Up On the Fly: Collect and consume an arsenal of gems obtained from defeating enemies, and dynamically combine skills to craft unique attacks that suit your playstyle at any time.

  • Play Alone or With a Friend: Venture off solo or jump into a friend’s game at any time for a fun couch and online co-op adventure. With a shared loot system, you’ll both be able to create complementary abilities to take on the fiercest corrupted enemies.

  • Travel Across an Expansive World: Explore six distinct regions in a vibrant, vast open world and meet the gods that rule over each region. Discover secret passageways, hidden areas and unique puzzle dungeons each with their own challenges to overcome.

  • Make Your Slime Your Own: Give your slime some personality as you customize their face and colours to your liking. Find hats throughout the map that not only give your slime that little extra pizazz but also provide helpful stat buffs, keeping you fashionable and ready for battle.

Slime Heroes is now available on PC via Steam, and Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One for $29.99. Slime Heroes will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 at a later date soon to be announced. 

Slime Heroes will be available to play on PC and Xbox in the following languages: English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. 

Accessibility features for Slime Heroes can be found on our website.

To keep up to date with Slime Heroes, follow Pancake Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, by joining the official Discord, and by visiting 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.

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Everything Announced During Whitethorn Winter 2025

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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.

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