SNAL News & Events

Snail announced that its indie publishing branch, Wandering Wizard, showcased upcoming titles, Stoneguard and Above The Snow, during Steam Next Fest. The event, taking place from February 23 to March 2, provides a high-visibility platform for emerging titles to generate player engagement, wishlist growth, and pre-launch momentum within the global PC gaming market. Stoneguard, a medieval survival strategy game, recently announced its Early Access launch date of March 19, 2026 on Steam. Combining open-ended sandbox survival mechanics with tactical base defense gameplay, Stoneguard expands Snail's presence in the medieval genre. Snail has seen continued strength in this category, supported by the performance of Bellwright, which recently released its Maiden Voyage update and participated in the Steam Winter Sale, resulting in an average 18.5% increase in daily units sold during the promotional period when compared to non-sale periods. Above The Snow, a tycoon strategy and city-building title, will debut its first public demo during Steam Next Fest, offering players early access to its core economic systems and narrative-driven progression. The game has already received notable industry recognition, winning Best PC City-Building Game at the NYX Game Awards Season 2 2025. It has also earned nominations for Best Narrative Indie Game at Taipei Game Show 2026 and Best Polish Indie Game at Poznan Game Arena 2025 and has established cross-industry partnerships with retail brands that align closely with the game's Alps setting. The Company views these award validations and partnerships as an early indicator of quality and long-term franchise potential, with Steam Next Fest providing the first large-scale player acquisition moment.

Snail, in partnership with independent development studio Loric Games, officially launched Echoes of Elysium on Steam Early Access. Echoes of Elysium blends open-world exploration, crafting, and cooperative survival gameplay in an airborne setting. Since its reveal, the game has surpassed 150,000 wishlists on Steam, signaling early demand and strong visibility ahead of its Early Access launch.

Snail recapped a strong performance during the Steam Winter Sale, which ran from December 18 through January 5. The results underscore the Company's ongoing strategy of pairing major seasonal promotions with timely content launches to drive discovery, engagement, and long-term portfolio growth. The Winter Sale was anchored by the December 18 launch of ARK: Lost Colony, the newest DLC for the ARK franchise. During the promotional period, ARK: Survival Ascended recorded a 10.9x increase in average daily units sold compared to the previous 30 day non sale period. Concurrently, Bellwright's Maiden Voyage update released just before the sale, introducing new players to the survival sandbox during a period of high visibility.