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Press release:
Whitethorn Games got some great news to share with the world today: Because their vibrant palette-platformer Colorbound is releasing on Monday, October 12, 2026! It will be available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch™ 1, and Nintendo Switch™ 2.

In Colorbound, color is more than just hue. As Anku, an Aymara boy with a unique gift, you’ll harness the power of color to shape the environment itself, uncovering hidden paths to navigate challenging and complex puzzles.

About Colorbound:

Bring the world around you to life with the power of color in Colorbound, a vibrant palette-platformer. Join Anku on a heartfelt journey to reunite his late grandfather’s band by using color to shape the world around you. As you journey, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and help a family of musicians come together one last time.

A Farewell Tour For Your Grandfather

Anku’s grandfather was a beloved musician to his people, but his band has long since scattered. Now, with only memories and a special gift, Anku must journey across diverse landscapes to find the missing musicians, reignite their passions, and give his grandfather the farewell he deserves. Along the way, you’ll use color to brighten the canvas, turning obstacles into opportunities, and puzzles into music!

Change Colors to Change The World

In Colorbound, you will collect colors onto your palette which can be used to overcome logic and light platforming puzzles. From lush forests to forgotten cities, Colorbound’s overworld offers a variety of mind-bending puzzles that span a variety of locations and aesthetics.

Finding Balance

Not all colors behave the same way. Some may be lighter, allowing objects to float away once painted, while other colors are heavier and may drop down. Using this to your advantage can help Anku cross the treacherous terrain to reach his destination.

Rooted in Culture

Colorbound draws inspiration from the Aymara culture of the Andes, blending traditional music and art styles with an indie-gem-inspired puzzle platformer experience. Informed by Panpipe Studio’s Chilean culture and heritage, Colorbound celebrates the rich culture of South America while delivering a universal story of love, loss, and the power of art.

Colorbound will be available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch™ 1, and Nintendo Switch™ 2 on October 12, 2026. For those who can’t wait, a demo is available now on and Steam.

About Whitethorn Games:
We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, easy going games. They can be played in pieces, require no special skills or knowledge and anyone can pick up and play them. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. While our games might challenge you, they’ll respect your time, they’ll make sure you can play, and most importantly, they’ll never punish you.