- Shelter 2 + Endling: Survival Stories - 14 November 2025
Two Mothers. Two emotional journeys. One fight for survival. To celebrate Steam’s Animal Fest, we’re excited to announce a new bundle uniting two emotional survival adventures: Shelter 2 and the BAFTA-winning Endling. In Endling you play as the last mother fox on Earth as you guide your tiny family through a collapsing human-altered world. You teach your cubs, help them grow, and shield them from threats born of a planet in decline. We think that this bundle is a perfect match as the games shares the same premise but tell two different stories. In Shelter 2, you explore the difficulties a lynx mother faces while raising her cubs in untouched nature, whereas Endling shows the additional challenges that come with the ever-growing threat that is humanity and the way we treat our surroundings. We are super happy to have teamed up with Might and Delight to offer this mesmerizing experience a…
- Check out the HandyGames Autumn Sale - 29 September 2025
The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and there is nothing better than being cozy at home and playing some video games. So, make sure to fill up your library with amazing games for even more amazing prices! The best part is there is bound to be something for everyone. No matter if you like shooters or cute games, strategy or puzzles, party games or platformers, we have it all. So, get ready to explore our best sellers and hidden gems! Get ready to buy our games and save up to 90%!
- HandyGames 25th Anniversary + Oddsparks 1.0 Release - 27 May 2025
HandyGames turned 25 this year! To celebrate we are offering amazing discounts on some of our all-time fan favorites. On top of that, we are transitioning our newest game Oddsparks from Early Access to its 1.0 version with loads of new content and improvements - so there is not better time to get it than now! What are you waiting for? Go to the event and check out our offers!
- HandyGames Winter Sale - 20 December 2024
Dark, cold, and snowy days are the perfect time to stay in and dive into great gaming experiences. So, fill up your library with amazing games for even more amazing prices! Embark on exciting adventures, defeat your enemies in action-packed shooters, solve puzzles, experience beautiful worlds in platformers, or have a great time with friends or family playing our party games. It does not matter how you want to spend your time. We will have something for you - now for up to 90% off!
- Patch Notes for Version 0.17.19 - 10 December 2024
Fixed a crash related to Windows 11
- HandyGames AI-Powered Showcase 2024 - 1 August 2024
HandyGames is thrilled to announce the first-ever AI-powered HandyGames Showcase 2024, which will be part of the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2024. The event will kick off on August 2nd, 2024, at 8:45 PM CEST. Gaming enthusiasts can tune in to watch the full showcase on the THQ Nordic Showcase Page, YouTube, and Twitch, or view the HandyGames Showcase separately on the official HandyGames YouTube channel. Prepare for a showcase crafted with the precision of an AI-driven algorithm versus the creativity of a caffeinated game dev. Join us as we reveal more about our exciting titles and celebrate the creativity and innovation in gaming. We have programmed our AI to ensure it's an unforgettable experience. So, sit back, relax, and let our artificial intelligence entertain you like never before. Stay tuned for more updates and be prepared to welcome our new AI Overlords!
- Celebrating the silent message - 20 July 2023
It is with great honor that we would like to announce that Endling – Extinction is Forever has won the awards for "Most Significant Impact" and "Game of the Year" at this year's Games for Change Awards. This event celebrates the people, projects, and organizations that have set out to make a meaningful difference. This year marked not only the 20th anniversary of Games for Change but today is also the first anniversary of Endling's release, making these awards the best birthday present we could have imagined. Yes, it's been one year already since Endling – Extinction is Forever was first released, and what a year it has been. More than the many accolades bestowed upon our game, the genuine responses by the players who were moved by the heart-wrenching tale of our mother fox and her cubs made it all worthwhile. Knowing that we were able to touch the hearts and minds of people is the most…
- PS Plus July includes Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Alan Wake Remastered - 28 June 2023
Sony has confirmed July's PlayStation Plus Essential games, and they include Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Alan Wake: Remastered, and Endling: Extinction is Forever. Confirmation of the games comes after Billbilkun on Dealabs, a leaker with a reliable track record, outed the contents earlier today. First up comes Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War , regarded among many in the long-time Call of Duty fanbase as a decent entry in the series history. It'll be coming to the service for both the PS4 and PS5, packed with one of the best campaigns in recent memory as well as a decent multiplayer FPS experience that is sure to get some life injected into it thanks to its appearance on PS plus. Read more
- ENDLING - Extinction is Forever wins BAFTA Game Beyond Entertainment Award - 31 March 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Endling - Extinction is Forever has won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Game Beyond Entertainment at the 2023 BAFTA Games Awards. The game, developed by Herobeat Studios and published by HandyGames, was recognized for its compelling narrative and thought-provoking exploration of environmental issues. "We are honored to receive this recognition from BAFTA for Endling," said Christopher Kassulke, CEO of HandyGames. "We believe that games have the power to explore important issues and inspire players to make a positive impact in the world. We hope that Endling encourages players to think critically about humanity's impact on the environment and the importance of protecting the natural world for future generations." The BAFTA Games Awards celebrate the very best games of the past year and the people who made them, showcasing a wide range of storytelling and…
- New year - New awards for ENDLING - 8 February 2023
We are only one month into 2023 and ENDLING has already received multiple awards. Premios DeVuego 2022 The 13 nominations ENDLING had the Premios DeVuego 2022 are impressive by itself. But we feel especially honored that it won awards in the following categories: Best Absolute Game Best Music Best Sound Best Design Best Production Ciutat de Barcelona Audiovisual and Digital Culture Award As the video game pioneer, ENDLING also is the very first video game to ever receive Ciutat de Barcelona Audiovisual and Digital Culture Award. The jury described the game as “the success of placing climate change, environmentalism and even care at the center of the narrative and thus incorporating them into the world of video games” and as an “outstanding example of the maturity of video game creation in Barcelona with international recognition”. GDCA 2023 Last but not least, ENDLING is amongst the fin…
- The Nominations Keep Coming In - 25 January 2023
It's still January and #Endling has been nominated four times at the NAVGTR Awards (The National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers): Outstanding Art Direction, Contemporary Outstanding Game, Special Class Outstanding Original Dramatic Score, New IP Outstanding Game of the Year https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fm53OW4X0AA9PS8?format=jpg&name=medium Two nominations at the Pégases 2023 Awards (Académie des Arts et Techniques du Jeu Vidéo): Best International Game Best International Indie Game https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmG42VEWAAMg0s3?format=jpg&name=large And it's also nominated as Best Indie Game by Indie Pearls https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmsLA6pWAA82Dm1?format=jpg&name=large What a start to the year! Keep it up 2023 and a big Thank You to everyone involved!
- Steam Awards - 23 November 2022
It's that time of year! The Steam Awards are just around the corner, and it's up to you, the players, to nominate your favorite games of 2022. From all your excellent feedback, we know that you enjoyed Endling – Extinction is Forever, and we definitely saw one or two tiny tears that were shed over the gutwrenching journey portrayed in the game. So if you consider nominating Endling for a Steam Award, we'd be very humbled and suggest the category "Outstanding Story-Rich Game." Thank you so much for your continued support from everyone at HandyGames and Herobeat Studios.
- The Game Awards Nomination - 15 November 2022
Hello friends, I'd say we're speechless, but here I am writing this message. Endling – Extinction is Forever being nominated for The Game Awards has been a very exciting surprise, though, and we could not be prouder for it to be considered among such truly outstanding Games for Impact! You can go and vote for Endling – Extinction is Forever and, of course, a ton of other prestigious projects and people across 31 different categories already if you feel like supporting us at HandyGames and, more importantly, the talented and dedicated team at Herobeat Studios. It would mean the world to us, but either way, being nominated at all is so much more than we could have hoped for. So once again, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for playing Endling – Extinction is Forever! Have a fantastic day! Consti (Community Manager)
- Update Notes for Nov 11 - 11 November 2022
- Improved signposting by adding some tutorials and hints - Corrected some minor localization and other text errors - Ironed out UI information given to the player - Fixed softlocks related to jumping in or out of bushes - Several other bug fixes
- Merch is Here! - 4 November 2022
You asked for it, and we heard you! Endling – Extinction is Forever merchandise is available now. Get yours today and represent your favorite fox family wherever you go! https://eu.store.thqnordic.com/en/endling-extinction-is-forever/ Made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, THQ Nordic and Endling – Extinction is Forever apparel is fashionable and sustainable. Find out more about our sustainability efforts here: https://eu.store.thqnordic.com/en/sustainability https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fgo-fTIWIAQHBK_?format=jpg&name=900x900
- Thank You! - 19 October 2022
Endling - Extinction is Forever has been out there for a while now and your feedback and reviews have been overwhelming! Thank you all so much. Creating and selling games is a business first and foremost. This is no secret. Yes, we're in it because it is our passion, but we believe in calling a spade a spade. We're a company and companies need to turn a profit. However, on a personal level, me, writing this, and every single one of my friends and colleagues at HandyGames, Herobeat Studios, and all our partners, get most excited about all the wonderful reactions from you, the players. What drives us is people connecting with the game. These connections always happen on an emotional level. Be it the feeling of accomplishment for beating a difficult stage, good old fun times with friends, or in the case of Endling - Extinction is Forever, hopelessness and heartache towards the overwhelming…
- Update notes for Aug 30 - 30 August 2022
Fixed cubs getting stuck inside the River & Forest lairs on night 28. Fixed a crash when learning the cub skill hunt on night 29 Prevented Dumping Site shortcut from being locked forever. Fixed cubs sometimes ignoring their food. Fixed getting trapped by guards in Care Corp. Tweaked tutorials so that they are not missed that easily. More minor bugfixes and tweaks.
- Endling is OUT NOW! - 19 July 2022
It's been a long time coming, but we're finally able to say: Endling is available to play for everyone today and we could not be more excited for you to get your hands on the game and all your feedback! Endling has been a passion project for everyone at Herobeat Studios and HandyGames alike for a long time now. We've grown to love the vixen and her cubs more than we like to admit over the years and we're confident that you'll feel the same once you set out to accompany them on your journey. We will be live on Twitch later today. Join us at 7 PM CEST / 1 PM EST / 10 AM Pacific and let us know what your first impressions are or if you want another chance to win a free Steam copy of Endling - Extinction is Forever. In the meantime. Enjoy playing, let us know what you think and please watch our animated release trailer: From everyone at HandyGames and Herobeat Studios: Thank you so much and…
- Endling - Umweltbewusstes Überlebens-Abenteuer erscheint im Juli - 19 June 2022
Erlebe in diesem umweltbewussten Abenteuer eine von der Menschheit zerstörte Welt aus der Sicht des letzten Fuchses auf Erden. » Komplette News auf pressakey.com lesen » Endling auf pressakey.com
- Demo Update - 13 June 2022
Remember the wonderful Endling demo you played last year? Well we just updated it with all new and improved features that await you in the full game. If you thought about going back to get hyped up one last time, now is the time to do so and if you haven't played the demo before: What are you waiting for? Download the Demo
