New Blood announces two dates at once
While the date for one game is moving back a few weeks, another is sliding in to take its place. Publisher New Blood confirms thatGloomwoodwill have its Early Access launch pushed back, withUltrakillAct 2taking its spot.
While the immersive simGloomwoodwas set to hit Early Access on August 16, the game will need some extra time to come together. A few issues have cropped up over the last few months, according toa statement, as well as some developers coming down with COVID-19. The team made the decision to push its release date back by three weeks, to September 6.
We have made the decision to delay the Early Access launch of Gloomwood (but only by 3 short weeks) to September 6th.https://t.co/AYYCrfnoOm
But fear not, for in its place on August 16th comes…
ACT 2 of ULTRAKILLhttps://t.co/J6RbJysU2ypic.twitter.com/sDPknYVC1h
— New Blood Interactive (@NewBlood)July 04, 2025
It’s a little extra time for those who havebeen patiently waiting, but from the ash arrives a new launch to take its place. New Blood confirms that the second act ofUltrakill, a retro-inspired FPS inspired by the heydays of the ’90s, arrives on August 16.
Ultrakill, which is in Early Access right now, has an overwhelmingly positive reception so far on Steam’s user reviews. And while it’s only $20 at the moment, the pricewill be going upon August 16 with the launch of Act 2.
Hot swap launches
WhileGloomwoodfans may be waiting a bit longer for their particular brand of immersive sim, there is at least moreUltrakillon the way to tide them over. And really, both seem to scratch an itch of retro-inspired first-person PC gaming. Just each in their own little way;Gloomwoodin sneaking and surviving, andUltrakillin over-the-top shooter fashion.
It’s a fun swap that New Blood has done, and I’m down with it. Plus,Gloomwoodalso has a pre-alpha demo availableon its Steam page right now, if you’re quite eager to try it out.Ultrakillalso has a demo, and Act 1 is currently in Early Access.
