CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading independent global developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, showcased a broad portfolio of established intellectual properties, internally developed titles, major content launches, and upcoming releases during the first day of Gamescom 2026.

Snail Games CEO, Hai Shi, officially unveiled 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia, an internally developed AAA title expanding the universe inspired by the Company’s Age of Wushu. The Age of Wushu IP now serves as the foundation for two creative universes: 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia and 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal. While both titles originate from the same underlying IP, the games are being developed as distinct interpretations of that universe. 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia draws more heavily from historical Wuxia traditions and represents the closest sequel to Age of Wushu, while 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal offers a more fantastical take on the fast-growing cultivation genre. This differentiated approach is intended to broaden the creative potential of the IP while providing each title with its own unique identity, setting, tone, and gameplay experience. Players can watch the Gamescom 2026 official announcement trailer and wishlist 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia and 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal.

Snail Games also showcased For The Stars, another internally developed AAA title, through a new gameplay trailer and exclusive demos for members of the media attending Gamescom. The demos provided media with an opportunity to experience the game ahead of its broader release and offered additional insight into the title’s development.

The Company views internally developed titles For The Stars, 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia, and 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal as an important component of its broader portfolio strategy, providing opportunities to develop new intellectual properties and expand existing franchises through proprietary development capabilities.

Snail Games also highlighted continued investment in its established portfolio. PixARK is officially launching its premium Terracrypt DLC, adding 200+ hours of new content to the survival sandbox experience. While ARK: Survival Ascended is launching a major ARK: Astraeos update alongside a new trailer, further expanding the ARK ecosystem.

Bellwright was featured at Gamescom with a new playable demonstration. The demo provides an early look at planned traversal features. The continued development of community inspired features is intended to expand player loyalty as the title progresses.

And Honeycomb: The World Beyond received an exclusive Gamescom showcase ahead of its September 8 launch. Gamescom attendees were given access to the latest playable demo, providing an opportunity to experience the game ahead of release. Players unable to attend Gamescom will also have an opportunity to experience the new demo, which is scheduled to become available on August 31, ahead of the game’s official launch.

Snail Games’ first day at Gamescom highlighted a portfolio strategy built around multiple avenues of growth: extending successful intellectual properties, launching new premium content, developing new titles internally, and expanding access through additional platforms and player experiences.

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About Snail, Inc.
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/.

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