Vertigo Games Shutters Amsterdam Studio, Formerly Force Field

Funding

June 2026: Bavaria Funds 5 XR Experiences with €360,000

Five XR experiences get 360,000 euros from FFF Bayern's current funding round. Two of those projects are in development at Reynard Films, one at Tellux next. Ignota and Jost von Harlessem are funded as well.

By Pascal Wagner •

VR-XR-MR

Omdia: XR Market to Hit Rock Bottom in 2026, With Recovery on the Horizon

In 2026, global sales of XR headsets are set to fall by a further 12 per cent. However, according to a new forecast by Omdia, sales are expected to pick up again as early as 2027 and then continue to rise.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Two Zero Latency VR Locations Are Opening in Germany

Leading global free-roam VR company Zero Latency VR will be bringing its line-up to two new German cities. Two new venues are set to open in northern Germany, one in Bad Oeynhausen and one in Bremen.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Over 400 Games Featured in the Fifth 'Games Made in Germany' Steam Sale

The fifth "Games Made in Germany" Steam sale, under the theme "Games Composed in Germany", will kick off on 20 July 2026. Organised by Games Germany, the event will showcase over 400 games developed in Germany. The event will also feature a digital showcase.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 20. July 26: EU Funding, Assemble x Pithead, Gryphon Games, Leyline, AC Black Flag

Surprising successes, well-deserved funding, new partnerships – much of today’s news revolves around the theme of support. After all, with support – whether financial or otherwise – many things become much easier.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Products

Aesir Interactive Launches EverRail in Early Access

Today, Aesir Interactive launched its open-world, action-survival, crafting game, EverRail, into Early Access on PC. This is the Munich-based company's first foray into publishing with this new "open world survival craft" IP.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Guildrun Announcement Leads to Massive Success for Leyline

The Munich-based indie studio Leyline was genuinely taken by surprise by the feedback on its game, Guildrun. Just four days after its announcement, the title has been added to over 100,000 wishlists. The demo had reached more than 10,000 CCUs.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Publishing

Assemble Entertainment Supports PC Publishing For Pithead Studio’s Cralon

Following its self-publishing launch, Pithead Studio has brought Assemble on board as an experienced partner to handle the long-term marketing of its game Kralon on PC. Artex Software remains responsible for publishing on PS5 and Xbox.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Gryphon Games

Gryphon Games, based in Berlin, has received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. Over €860,000 has been awarded for a future Planet Crusher game.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read