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Press release:
Bologna, Italy – March 13, 2026. Indie developer Power Up Team today launches the dark fantasy action-roguelite Vespera Bononia on PC via Steam, inviting players to descend into a twisted gothic reimagining of medieval Bologna where danger lurks around every corner.

Blending fast-paced combat, powerful magical abilities, and the ever-changing challenge of roguelite progression, Vespera Bononia sends players battling through cursed streets, haunted districts, and nightmarish foes inspired by Italian folklore. With each run, players will forge new builds, uncover secrets buried within the city, and push deeper into the darkness threatening Bononia.

Players can dive into the haunting streets of Bononia today for $9.99USD / €9.99EUR / £8.50GBP, with a limited-time 10% launch discount available during the release window.

To mark the launch, players can watch the new launch trailer for a glimpse of the relentless combat, atmospheric world, and supernatural powers awaiting them in this haunting gothic adventure.

A Cursed City Reimagined

Vespera Bononia transforms the historic Italian city of Bologna into a surreal gothic nightmare. Drawing from real architectural references and digital scans, familiar landmarks such as basilicas, towers, cloisters, and underground catacombs are reborn as corrupted spaces filled with arcane dangers and shifting pathways.

The result is a city that feels both authentic and otherworldly, a living labyrinth constantly threatening to collapse under the weight of its dark magic.

Fast, Fluid, and Deadly

Combat in Vespera Bononia is designed to keep players constantly moving. Precise dodging, aggressive attacks, and mastery of magical abilities are essential to survival. The roguelite structure ensures that each run brings new enemies, powers, and challenges, while players can switch between four distinct characters mid-combat, adapting their strategy in real time.

Every defeat is simply another step deeper into the city’s mystery, and another chance to forge a stronger build.

Key Features

Frenetic Third-Person Combat blending magic, ranged attacks, and bullet-hell encounters

Four Playable Characters sharing a single evolving soul, switchable at any time

Dynamic Roguelite Runs through shifting arcane dungeons beneath the city

Deep Build Customization with relics, effigies, and evolving powers

Four Distinct Biomes packed with grotesque enemies and deadly bosses

Vespera Bononia is available now on Steam for $9.99USD / €9.99EUR / £8.50GBP, with a limited-time 10% launch discount for early players.

Brave the haunted city, experiment with powerful builds, and uncover the secrets buried beneath Bononia’s twisted streets. Buy now on Steam.

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About Power Up Team

A game development company, established in 2022, within the Rete Doc (the “Doc Network”), the largest cooperative platform in Italy in the field of creativity and culture.

A team of talented developers, artists and creators who come together to create engaging and compelling games with a focus on refined and fun gameplay.

We’re ready to take gaming experience to a whole new level.