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Press release:
Milton Keynes, UK, June 30, 2026 –Today, leading video game publisher 505 Games and independent developer ION LANDS are excited to announce a September 29, 2026 Steam release date for their upcoming cyberpunk life sim Nivalis Nights (formerly known as Nivalis), with an Epic Games Store release to follow at a later date.

Fans of ION LANDS, the creators of Cloudpunk, have eagerly awaited the Nivalis Nights since its initial reveal in 2021. Since then, the team has worked tirelessly to refine the game, ensuring players get the best possible experience at launch.

“As an independent studio, developing this game meant overcoming hurdles we’ve never faced before, and we are incredibly grateful to our community for their patience over the last five years,” says Marko Dieckmann, Creative Director at ION LANDS. “Today, we are thrilled to finally lock in our official release date and cannot wait for players to dive in, meet Ava, and experience the city’s quirky charm.”

505 Games, ION LANDS’ publishing partner, has accompanied the team on their journey to build the cyberpunk slice-of-life sim. “We have been excited about this project for a long time and watching it come to life has been an extraordinary and rewarding experience,” says 505 Games President, Neil Ralley. “With the release date not far away, we can’t wait to finally welcome players to the city of Nivalis and discover its secrets.”

Combining everything that draws you into the cozy life sims you love with a deep cyberpunk sim, Nivalis Nights, this cyberpunk slice-of-life sim, returns to the eponymous city from Cloudpunk. Make a mark in this starry, neon-lit future and build a life for yourself in the bustling futuristic city, expanding from a humble noodle stand or nightclub into a booming enterprise. Explore the city’s crowded waterfront districts and hidden alleyways, meet its eclectic citizens, or simply enjoy a quiet life of fishing and home decorating in your home far above the clouds.

A future of endless possibilities awaits.

Key Features of Nivalis Nights include:

Experience your life in a vibrant cyberpunk city on the sea, spending your days however you choose.
Explore your new home on foot or with your own boat, and leave no channel, easy-to-miss alleyway, or lively city square unturned.
Establish a name for yourself by running your own business, from noodle stands and hole-in-the-wall bars to the cities hottest restaurants and nightclubs, starting small and growing your enterprise from the ground up.
Source your ingredients from marketplaces or by growing or fishing for your own.
Decorate and make your home your own, or buy and customize the residence of your neon-futuristic dreams.
Meet the people of Nivalis and hear their stories. Find new customers, friends, and maybe even love.

Nivalis Nights will be available on PC via Steam, September 29, 2026. The game will be available on Epic Games Store at a later date, with more information available in the coming weeks.

To keep up to date with Nivalis Nights follow the game on Steam or Epic Games Store, or on Social Channels: X, Instagram, and by joining the official Discord.

About 505 Games

505 Games, a subsidiary of Digital Bros, is a global publisher of video games across all major platforms. With a diverse portfolio of critically acclaimed titles, 505 Games is dedicated to delivering unique, high-quality gaming experiences.