Everything Announced at Nacon Connect March 2025

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Nacon Connect 2025, held on March 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM PST, was a packed showcase of game announcements, gameplay reveals, and accessory unveilings from the French publisher Nacon. Streamed live on YouTube and Twitch, the event highlighted 16 games, five of which were brand-new titles, alongside updates for existing projects and a slew of premium peripherals. Below is a comprehensive rundown of everything announced.

New Game Announcements

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

• Developer: Big Bad Wolf (The Council, Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong)
• Genre: First-person psychological thriller
• Details: Set in 2053, players control Noah, an Interpol agent from the occult-specializing Ancile division, investigating miners’ disappearances in the Pacific Ocean. The trail leads to R’lyeh, the sunken city imprisoning Cthulhu, promising a Lovecraftian descent into madness.
• Release Date: 2026 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu

• Developer: ACE Team (Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Zeno Clash)
• Genre: First-person horror with online co-op (up to 4 players)
• Details: Loosely inspired by Lovecraft’s The Mound, this pirate-themed adventure involves treasure-hunting amidst cosmic horrors. It’s a shift from ACE Team’s usual fare, emphasizing cooperative survival.
• Release Date: 2025 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)

Styx: Blades of Greed

• Developer: Cyanide Studio
• Genre: Stealth-action with strategic elements
• Details: A return for the goblin thief Styx, set in a vertically designed medieval fantasy world. Players focus on stealing Quartz, navigating open-ended environments with a mix of stealth and combat.
• Release Date: Fall 2025 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)

RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business

• Developer: Teyon Studio
• Genre: First-person shooter (standalone expansion)
• Details: Following the million-plus success of RoboCop: Rogue City (2023), this expansion puts players back in Alex Murphy’s boots. New weapons, brutal finishers, and flashback missions as pre-RoboCop Murphy face off against mercenaries atop Omni Tower.
• Release Date: Summer 2025 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)

The Fading of Nicole Wilson

• Developer: Unspecified (Nacon-published)
• Genre: First-person narrative horror adventure
• Details: A teen ghost hunter, Brit, investigates paranormal activity at the Timberline Hotel after her employer’s hospitalization. Armed with a camera and gear, she uncovers forces beyond the supernatural.
• Release Date: 2025 (PC, consoles)

Updates on Previously Announced Games

Hell is Us

• Developer: Rogue Factor
• Details: A post-apocalyptic action-adventure, this gameplay reveal (narrated by creative director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête) showcased its investigation mechanics. Players rely on observation and intuition to unravel a mysterious calamity.
• Release Date: September 4, 2025 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)

Edge of Memories

• Developer: Midgar Studio
• Details: A JRPG sequel to Edge of Eternity, featuring third-person real-time combat against monstrous foes in Heryon. New gameplay footage deepened its action-packed narrative.
• Release Date: Fall 2025 (PC, consoles)

Dragonkin: The Banished

• Developer: Eko Software
• Details: A hack-and-slash title that launched in Early Access on Steam on March 6, 2025, coinciding with the event. Post-show interviews offered exclusive footage.
• Release Date: Early Access now; full release TBD

Ravenswatch

• Developer: Passtech Games
• Details: This co-op action roguelike, nearing 1 million players since its September 2024 full launch, unveiled a free DLC: Romeo & Juliet. The duo wields rapier and firearm in tandem, requiring synchronized play.
• Release Date: DLC coming soon (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch)

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown

• Developer: KT Racing
• Details: The MMO racing game’s Season 3 launches March 19, 2025, with new modes (Navigation Races, Delivery Missions), QoL features (Solo Mode, AI Difficulty), three new cars, a free 50-level Solar Pass, and custom license plates.
• Release Date: Season 3 on March 19, 2025 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)

The Occultist

• Developer: Daedalic Entertainment, DALOAR
• Details: A first-person horror game with initial gameplay footage revealed, promising a chilling experience.
• Release: 2026 (PC, consoles)

RENNSPORT

• Developer: Competition Company & Teyon
• Details: A realistic racing sim expanding to consoles via Nacon’s publishing. Cross-platform play enhances its competitive edge.
• Release: 2025 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S)

Accessories Unveiled

• Revosim RS Pure: Nacon’s first racing wheel (9 Nm Direct Drive), with handbrake, gearshift, and clutch pedal add-ons. Pre-orders opened March 6, 2025.
• Revolution X Unlimited: Official Xbox controller, now pre-orderable.
• Revolution 5 Pro: Official PlayStation controller, showcased with PWR collab.
• RIG 900 Max Headset: Premium audio for gamers.
• DAJIA Arcade Stick: A fighting game staple, highlighted with PWR branding.