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Press release:

Brisbane, Australia – May 14, 2026 | Brisbane-based studio Chunky Quail has announced that their upcoming cosy mushroom-planting exploration adventure Slumbering Woods will be launching on PC (via Steam) in 2027.

To continue your journey, you help the villagers restore their settlement, earning access to their knowledge, tools, and the hidden paths that lead deeper into the fungal forest.

Chunky Quail will be showcasing Slumbering Woods in Kyoto, Japan, at BitSummit from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026.

“We started developing Slumbering Woods two years ago, inspired by our love of rainforest walks and the incredible ecosystems they support.” Shared the Chunky Quail team. “We wanted to create a world that captures the wonder of discovering strange fungi in nature while also reflecting how fragile these ecosystems can be and how easily they can be disrupted. Turning that inspiration into exploration and puzzle-solving has been an exciting challenge, and we’re happy to finally share the game publicly and bring it to BitSummit for players to experience for the first time.”

Slumbering Woods is launching on PC (via Steam) in 2027. News about its development and release will be shared at a later date. For more information, consider following Chunky Quail on Bluesky and Instagram.

Developed with the assistance of Screen Queensland and Screen Australia. Attending BitSummit has been made possible with the support of Screen Australia’s Future Leaders Delegation

DEVELOPED ON THE TRADITIONAL COUNTRY OF THE YUGGERA PEOPLE, QUEENSLAND.

About Slumbering Woods

Slumbering Woods is a cosy mushroom-planting exploration adventure where planting is the solution to every obstacle. After a violent storm separates you from your travelling companions, you wake in a remote village being overtaken by strange fungal growth. To continue your journey, you help the villagers restore their settlement, earning access to their knowledge, tools, and the hidden paths that lead deeper into the fungal forest.

At the heart of the game is planting as puzzle-solving. Mushrooms you grow spread across the land and reshape it. Each species has its own soil needs and unique behavior: some open new routes, others block passages or create safe paths through dangerous areas.
Features

– Grow mushrooms that spread across the land and change the environment around you

– Plant the right mushrooms to solve puzzles and open new paths

– Help rebuild a remote village to unlock new tools, recipes, and services

– Explore freely through a mysterious fungal wilderness filled with hidden areas, secrets, and rare resources

– Discover rare mushroom species and experiment with how their unique abilities interact with the world

– Gather resources to craft tools for your journey

– Explore by day and by night to uncover different events, discoveries, and conversations with villagers

About Chunky Quail

Chunky Quail is a Brisbane-based indie game studio dedicated to creating cosy, story-driven experiences with hand-crafted art and immersive sound design. We blend creativity and passion to deliver games that emphasise exploration, community, and environmental themes.

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