Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here, I bring you the best news you may have missed from last week. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!
PowerWash Simulator 2 launches later this month
I’m a massive fan of the original PowerWash Simulator, and PowerWash Simulator 2 is one of my most anticipated games of the year. Developer FuturLab wanted to be sure it was ready before making the announcement, and that day has arrived: your first day on the job will be in mere weeks. The celebrate, watch this new mandatory training video for new cleaners:
The key features of the game, via FuturLab, include:
- Split-Screen & Online Multiplayer – Clean solo, with a friend on the couch, or with up to four players online – all with shared progression.
- Abseiling & Scissor Lift – Scale buildings, hover over rooftops, and clean from every angle. Don’t worry – fall damage doesn’t exist here.
- Multi-Stage Jobs – Just when you think you’ve finished, surprise: there’s more to clean. Some jobs expand mid-wash, unlocking new areas on the fly.
- Home Base Customisation – Restore furniture, decorate your HQ, and keep your base clean(ish). You earned it.
- Career Mode – Take on 38 jobs across increasingly strange, sprawling, and oddly satisfying locations.
- Soap, Nozzles & Tools – Upgrade your washer loadout with adaptable nozzles, surface cleaners, and yes, foamy soap.
- Cat Companions – Ulysses and her kittens are back, following you on jobs and expecting to be petted. Often.
Developed and published by FuturLab, PowerWash Simulator 2 will be released for PC via Steam/Epic/Microsoft, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series on October 23.
A Pizza Delivery launches this November
Embark on an introspective journey with a pizza delivery driver on her final order of the day in A Pizza Delivery, an indie narrative adventure game set to launch for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox in early November. It is set in a dreamlike world comprised of strange landscapes, with unexpected shifts in dealing with unease and longing.
Pizza delivery driver B is accompanied by her scooter, and they must navigate this world, meeting new characters and uncovering their deepest desires and regrets. Share some pizza with them, and maybe you’ll find a piece of yourself within them.
The game’s key features, via Dolores Entertainment, include:
- Meditative Exploration – Journey through a captivating world, from bustling cityscapes to surreal landscapes.
- A Narrative Experience – Uncover the stories of the world and its inhabitants through environmental storytelling and character interactions.
- Charming Characters – Meet a cast of unique individuals and learn about their dreams, regrets, and aspirations.
- Solve Puzzles – Use your wits and intuition to overcome obstacles and deliver that final pizza.
Developed by Eric Osuna and published by Dolores Entertainment, A Pizza Delivery will be released for PC via Steam/Microsoft, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series on November 7.
Action-adventure RPG/farming sim Emberville announced
Rebuild the titular town one quest at a time in Emberville, an action-adventure RPG that features simulation mechanics such as farming, fishing, item crafting, and more. The game features a multi-faceted progression system where players will level up combat/gathering/crafting skills and weapons/armour. Rescue new NPCs from the large, procedurally generated prison world dungeon called Vitromotus.
Players are encouraged to play how they want, choosing which skills to focus on. Emberville features a a weapon-bound combo system. Unlock new combos to chain light and heavy attacks together for devastating attacks on enemies. Creativity-wise, players are given a location to place buildings, decorations, farms, crafting equipment, and more. Many buildings and items can be customized further. Since a lot is going on, a dynamic UI system adjusts the HUD seamlessly when approaching task areas.
Developed by Cygnus Cross, Emberville will be released in Early Access for PC via Steam in 2026.
Bloober Team reveals its release calendar for five titles
While I do appreciate a good surprise game drop, I love it when a developer or publisher breaks down what’s on the horizon instead of just springing it on players. Bloober Team is doing just that, as it has announced its release calendar for five upcoming games.
- Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition will launch for Switch 2 this year
- I Hate this Place, from subsidiary Broken Mirror Games, is delayed from November 7 to January 29, 2026. It will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch, and Xbox Series.
- Project F, from subsidiary Broken Mirror Games, will launch in 2026.
- Project M, from subsidiary Broken Mirror Games, is a Nintendo-exclusive title launching in 2026.
- Star Trek: Infection (formerly Project I, from a second-party developer) is a virtual reality survival horror game set in the Star Trek universe. It will be released for Quest 3 and Steam VR on December 11.
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