Evening presentation Triple-i Initiative On October 8, there were no hosts or long speeches: the organizers packed 40 game announcements into about 40 minutes.The main surprises were the continuation of Machinarium after 17 years, the return of The Escapists and unusual crossovers.

The best part is that not everything will have to wait until next year.Along with the announcements, demos and open tests were released, and the developers released new additions to already available games.

Robots in the new game Machinarium 2
One of the main announcements of the presentation is Machinarium 2. Image: official materials

Sequels and release dates

Machinarium 2 brings back Josef and Bertha: now the two of them deal with the problems of two robot settlements. The Escapists 3 turns prison break into a 3D sandbox and is scheduled for release in 2027.For Among Us Story: On Guard, a single-player detective adventure, has announced a date of February 17, 2027.

The broadcast also showed The Talos Principle 3 and the new game Aftergods from the creators of Tribes of Midgard.Demo of the Russian game "Policeman" appeared on Steam: you will have to explore the city under the gaze of a huge law enforcement officer.

Dave the Diver and Subnautica 2 DLC promotional image with release plan for early 2027
Official announcement of the Dave the Diver × Subnautica 2 expansion. Image: MINTROCKET, The Triple-i Initiative

New additions have already been released or will appear later

In early 2027, Dave the Diver's Blue Hole will feature content based on the alien oceans of Subnautica 2. Risk of Rain 2 received the Hallowed Concepts expansion, and Astral Ascent received a free update based on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Video: The Triple-i Initiative, YouTube.

You can play new demos and sign up for some tests at Triple-i page on Steam.The full list of participants, dates and links to videos are published in press release from the organizers.

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