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Press release:
Milan, Italy — May 14, 2026 — Developer imaginarylab today announces that Whirlight – No Time To Trip is now available on PC via Steam. To celebrate the launch, the team has unveiled a brand-new Launch Trailer, showcasing the game’s signature blend of time-travel storytelling, inventive puzzles, and striking visual design.

Already recognized ahead of launch through its selection for PAX Rising 2025, a Top 5 placement in IndieDB’s Player’s Choice Best Upcoming Indie Games, and a Best Game Narrative win at the Chainsaw Game and Music Festival, Whirlight – No Time To Trip arrives as one of the year’s most distinctive narrative-driven adventures.

When Time Unravels, So Does Everything Else

Whirlight – No Time To Trip follows Hector, a brilliant yet eccentric inventor whose latest experiment spirals into chaos, unleashing unpredictable time fractures. Alongside Margaret, a sharp and grounded ally, players will navigate a world where timelines collide, logic bends, and every decision echoes across past, present, and future.

Blending humor, mystery, and emotional depth, the game delivers a layered narrative experience shaped by memorable characters and unexpected twists.

A Modern Take on a Classic Genre

Built as a love letter to classic point-and-click adventures while pushing the genre forward, Whirlight – No Time To Trip combines cinematic storytelling with modern design and pacing:

Hybrid Visual Identity — A unique mix of expressive 2D animated characters and richly detailed 3D pre-rendered environments presented in high resolution

Time-Travel Driven Gameplay — Explore multiple eras and locations where actions ripple across timelines

Inventive Puzzle Design — Solve challenges that reward logic, curiosity, and experimentation

Fully Voiced Experience — Bringing its cast and story to life with a strong narrative focus

Expansive Adventure — Over 100 explorable locations packed with secrets and narrative threads

A Standout Moment for Narrative Adventures

Whirlight – No Time To Trip distinguishes itself through its confident storytelling, bold artistic direction, and clear passion for the golden era of adventure games—reimagined for a modern audience.

Whirlight – No Time To Trip is available now on Steam (PC), with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox versions planned for release later in 2026.

About imaginarylab

imaginarylab is a video game studio created in 2015 and based in Italy. The team aspires to reimagine classic graphic adventures through the lens of modern technology. imaginarylab’s first title, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town, launched to positive critical and fan reception in August 2020 on Steam and GOG, June 2021 on Nintendo Switch, and June 2022 on Xbox and PS4. The studio’s second title, Whirlight No Time To Trip , is launching on PC via Steam on May 14 with Switch, Xbox, and PS4/PS5 platforms to follow. For more information, please visit https://imaginarylab.it/