Press release:
Spain – 22 January 2026. Following a successful and terrifying PC launch, indie publisher Firenut Games and solo developer José Manuel Conesa Hernández today announce that the chilling survival horror experience Backrooms Level X will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on 19 February 2026. Console fans can Wishlist Backrooms Level X now.
The console editions will launch at €9.99 / $9.99 / £8.99, and will include the latest free PC content update, expanding the experience with new areas, new mechanics, additional challenges, and significant performance and quality-of-life improvements from day one.
Backrooms Level X is a first-person survival horror experience that traps players inside a nightmarish labyrinth of liminal spaces, flickering lights and unspeakable entities. As you explore its oppressive corridors, you must piece together a cryptic story, solve environmental puzzles, and survive relentless unseen horrors that stalk your every move.
Inspired by the mysterious 1986 Albuquerque incident recorded on a long-lost VHS tape, the game blends psychological tension, environmental storytelling and survival gameplay into an unforgettable descent beyond reality.
Key Features
Exploration & Story – Uncover secrets and a gripping narrative across uniquely designed, surreal environments.
Atmospheric Horror – Oppressive soundscapes and haunting visuals create constant tension and dread.
Puzzles & Survival – Face brain-teasing challenges and survive with nothing but your instincts.
Expansive World – Explore 15 interconnected levels filled with evolving threats, hidden challenges and mysterious new story threads.
Gravity-Bending Gameplay – Walk on ceilings through special corridors, transforming the way you explore the environment and solve puzzles.
Terrifying Bosses – Outsmart monstrous entities lurking in the shadows. Escape is never guaranteed.
Enhanced Console Experience – Includes the latest free content update with new mechanics, new challenges, optimisations and quality-of-life improvements.
Backrooms Level X launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on 19 February 2026, priced at €9.99 / $9.99 / £8.99, and is available on PC via Steam now. Wishlist now and prepare to enter the nightmare.
Follow Backrooms Level X on social media:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/FirenutGames
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firenutgames.bsky.social
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@firenutgames
About Firenut Games
Firenut Games is a European video game publishing company for PC and Consoles that aims to support great talents and launch video games with a unique essence. Our philosophy is to produce video games focused on gamers.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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Tags: Firenut Games, Horror, Indie games, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Survival, Xbox Series X