- NAME OF THE WILL to Exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026! - 9 September 2026
NAME OF THE WILL will be exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2026, taking place at Makuhari Messe from September 17 (Thurs.) to September 21 (Mon.), 2026.At the HYPER REAL booth, visitors will be able to try the game in its Japanese debut. The booth will also feature a photo corner where visitors can take pictures with a digital photo frame inspired by the game. Photos can be printed on the spot for visitors to take home as a keepsake.We’ll also be giving away original promotional goods, including masks inspired by those worn by characters in the game.We hope you’ll stop by the HYPER REAL booth!Exhibition DetailsDates: Sept 17 (Thurs.) – Sept 21 (Mon.), 2026Venue: Makuhari MesseBooth: HYPER REALLocation: Hall 2, 02-C14
- Gamescom, Here We Come! - 25 August 2026
Dear Neighbors,NAME OF THE WILL is at gamescom! Where To Play Our DemoIndie Arena Booth at our publisher HYPER REAL's booth: IAB, Hall 10.2, Booth 16 in the F010g - E019 sectionDemocracy at Play: Hall 10.2, Booth F010g - E019 A MAZE. Digital PlayGround: Hall 10.2, Booth E030A big thank you to Democracy at Play and A MAZE. Digital PlayGround for having us. Democracy at Play is a curated selection of indie games addressing political topics, with a particular focus on democracy. A MAZE. Digital PlayGround is a space where players "can experience games beyond the mainstream: arthouse games, alternative controller games and other amazing gems." Join Us for a TalkZeitgeist Studio's co-founder and creative director Mandy Wondy and HYPER REAL's publishing manager Justin Shin will also be giving a talk at the A MAZE. Digital PlayGround booth titled Beyond Escapism: Building and Backing Arthouse…
- 📢 NAME OF THE WILL x HYPER REAL📢 - 5 August 2026
Dear Neighbors, A new comrade has joined our journey, HYPER REAL. They are our publisher for NAME OF THE WILL, and are based in Japan, specializing in bringing unique, cutting-edge games to a global audience. We'll be working together to bring beauty, horror, joy, and unnerving pushes and pulls of conformity. Will you listen to your fear or will you poke at a crack in the mask — until you see the truth? We eagerly look forward to what decisions you make in NAME OF THE WILL, our debut game as a studio, emerging in early 2027.🕯️Follow our development journey and keep updated by wishlisting NAME OF THE WILL. 🩸If you'd like to really, truly, become a Neighbor in the cult, jump into NAME OF THE WILL's demo, now available on Steam. And please let us know what you think by leaving a review!🎮 Visit us at gamescom! We'll be in the Indie Arena Booth and have been selected for Democracy at Play…
- Won the WINGS Award at A MAZE. 2026 - 18 May 2026
NAME OF THE WILL won the WINGS Award at A MAZE. 2026.We gave our first ever award acceptance speech remotely, nervous and excited at the same time.We'll treat this like our Grammys moment and thank everyone who has carried us here.To our team, the most generous and kind people we know. You are the heart of this project.To our Kickstarter backers, who helped us take the first step toward a dream: that stories can transcend time, culture, and turmoil, and bring healing to those who are suffering.We started this believing art could save the world. We still do. Stories are potent, human creativity is immortal, and through play, we learn empathy, the most powerful weapon of the powerless.Thank you, A MAZE. and WINGS, for making us believe our dream is instead our goal. We'll keep reaching it through games.
- Won the 3rd Place at NEOWIZ Indie Quest! - 25 April 2026
NAME OF THE WILL won the 3rd Place at NEOWIZ Indie Quest! It's an incredible surprise to receive this recognition along with four other amazing teams. Huge thanks to the judges for the honor, our team for sticking together through the 6 years of development, and to you who never give up on us. This is actually the first physical trophy we’ve ever received in our lives, and we'll definitely give it a special place at home
- Nominated at A MAZE./Awards - 10 March 2026
We’re honored to share that NAME OF THE WILL has been nominated at the A MAZE./Awards in the WINGS Award category, which celebrates women and gender-marginalized developers in the games industry.This year, the awards received 435 submissions, and we’re grateful that our game has been selected as one of the 33 nominees.A heartfelt thank you to A MAZE. for organizing the awards and for supporting diverse voices in game development.The results will be announced during the A MAZE. festival in Berlin this May. Wish us luck!
- Showcasing announcement! Taipei Game Show 2026 - 11 January 2026
Hey there,Ongoing FestivalWe'll be heading to Taipei Game Show 2026 to showcase NAME OF THE WILL! Our teammate wll be dressed as a cult member, sending out New Year blessings and exclusive goodies. Come find us at B2C Zone S13 from Jan 29 – Feb 1 ✨Booth Name: 集體後遺症 NAME OF THE WILLBooth Number: S13Dates: January 29 (Thu) – February 1 (Sun), 2026Location: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 4FCheers!
- Demo Release Date! - 27 October 2025
Hi everyone, We’re excited to share that the Demo of NAME OF THE WILL will be live with Steam’s Scream 4 Fest!📅 Coming tomorrow, October 27 at 11AM (ET)This demo takes you through the first chapter of our seven-part story, a daylight horror narrative where every choice is remembered. Step into the role of 3279, face unsettling neighbors. Branching routes and tons of hidden dialogues await you to explore. We won’t tell if you bend the rules... but the cult will.Your feedback means everything to us, and we can’t wait to hear what you think of the demo!Join our Discord community to share your thoughts, discuss the story, and help shape the journey as it evolves.In the meantime, watch our launch trailer featured by... IGN Game Trailers! (Can you believe that?! It's our dreams come true!)Join Our Discord
- Releasing Gameplay Trailer, Creepy Cool Demos Showcase! - 6 October 2025
Hey there,It’s official! The Gameplay Trailer of NAME OF THE WILL is now premiering for the Creepy Cool Demos Showcase of Haunted House FearFest!We’re celebrating our first-ever showcase for the game after 5 years of development!When’s the demo coming out? We’re aiming to join Steam’s Scream Fest 4 (October 27 – November 3). First, though, we need Steam to recognize the game under the “Horror” category. With our new demo and updated Steam page, we’re feeling confident. But ultimately, the decision isn’t ours. If it doesn’t make it into the Fest, the demo will launch at the next showcase. So stay tuned for our next update! Want to playtest the demo early? 👉 Join our Discord now: https://discord.com/invite/4Zegfa5bS6Fingers crossed, we can’t wait to bring you the new demo as a Halloween treat. 🎃👻 Check out other cool games at Haunted House FearFest Sales Page: https://store.steampowere…
