🗡️ Duskfade Is a Gorgeous, Time-Twisting 3D Platformer Launching in 2026
Indie team Weird Beluga blends nostalgia and innovation in Duskfade, a new action-platformer set in a mysterious clockpunk world.
Platforming fans, mark your calendars—Duskfade is officially on the way. Unveiled by Fireshine Games, this upcoming 3D action-platformer brings vibrant worlds, time-bending gameplay, and heartfelt storytelling to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026. Developed by the award-winning indie studio Weird Beluga (Clid the Snail), Duskfade invites players to relive the golden age of platformers—this time with a fresh twist.
In Duskfade, players step into the role of Zirian, a young workshop apprentice thrust into an epic journey to restore time itself. With the world cloaked in an eternal twilight, it’s up to Zirian to rekindle the rhythm of time by traversing surreal landscapes shaped by the enigmatic Master Clockmakers.
From misty forest groves and underwater ruins to golden deserts and cloud-topped vistas, each biome is rich with secrets, story, and surprises. The artistic direction is nothing short of stunning—an illustrated world that feels as magical as it is mysterious.
Gameplay-wise, Duskfade is a love letter to the platforming icons of the early 2000s, but don’t mistake it for a retro throwback. Players will dash, jump, grapple, and glide through intricate terrain, combining precision timing with responsive combat. Battles are fast-paced, but exploration is equally emphasized, encouraging players to slow down and soak in the world’s detail—or hunt for every last collectible.
Whether you grew up on games like Jak & Daxter or Ratchet & Clank, or you're just now discovering the joys of the genre, Duskfade looks ready to deliver an experience that’s both nostalgic and totally new.
Weird Beluga is no stranger to bold, creative projects. Their debut title, Clid the Snail, earned acclaim and awards for its distinct artistic flair and narrative depth. Now, with Duskfade, they’re aiming even higher.
“Duskfade is a gorgeous action-platformer that recalls the classic gameplay of some of our all-time favourite 3D platforming games,” said Sarah Hoeksma, Chief Marketing Officer at Fireshine Games. “The game’s developer – Weird Beluga – is an immensely talented team, with a wealth of enthusiasm for platformers and an eye for crafting incredible, gorgeous worlds to explore.”
