- Patch Notes - Apr 29 2026 - "Post Release Patch 7" - 29 April 2026
Oh, hi! 🫣So last time I was talking to y’all here in December, I said that our Post-Release Patch 6 would be our last patch for Possessor(s) and uh, I LIED, I am SORRY. With the launch of Possessor(s) on the Nintendo Switch 2 (!!!), we revisited a few little things that were bothering us, with some additional bug fixes! Complete patch notes below. As part of the launch of the game on Nintendo Switch 2, a new permanent lower price for the game is live on all platforms the Possessor(s) was released on; it is now $9.99USD!Alright, Myriame out (for real, this time). ✌🏻 🖤 xo GameplayIn our last patch, we pushed the little Map Progress Tracking functionality (a little tracking for items that players can pick up in the world), and it shipped a little broken for some regions; it is now fixed!Fixed broken POIs (markers on the map not showing for Quests)Fixed the marker for the final objective…
- Patch Notes - Dec 12 2025 - "Post Release Patch 6" - 12 December 2025
Possessor(s) Post Release Patch 6 - December 12, 2025 Hey everyone!As mentioned last week, in our Post-Release Patch 5 notes, this is our last patch for Possessor(s).I want to take a moment to thanks the incredible people we had the immense chance to work with at Devolver. I have to do a special shout-out to Adoné, who was my producer-in-crime throughout the whole project, and championed both the team and POSSESSOR(S) on multiple occasions. 🖤I also want to thanks the folks at Lionbridge Games, who were all absolutely incredible with supporting us with QA. We have shipped a very stable game, and kept improving with every post-release patches and it wouldn’t have been done without them. Shoutout to whoever ended up assigned with my multiple “so uh, i was maybe? doing this action in this very specific corner of X region and SOMEHOW BROKE EVERYTHING and i don’t know how or why i can’t repr…
- Patch Notes - Dec 5 2025 - "Post Release Patch 5" - 5 December 2025
Possessor(s) Post Release Patch 5 - December 5, 2025Heya! Myriame here, producer on POSSESSOR(S), the one who has been writing those little patch notes these past few weeks. ☺️First off, from the whole team, thank you for playing our game, collaborating on lobster locations, helping others within the Steam forum or our official Discord, and giving us feedback since launch!For those unaware, we have lost most of our team before launch to layoffs, and all of the post-launch support has been made by a small skeleton crew. This was not easy, but I am personally very proud of the work we have achieved with the limited resources we had. The remaining crew went above and beyond to fix bugs and respond to feedback (and tolerating my annoying multiple times a day poke on Slack, going: IS THIS FIX YET??!?!??!!). But despite it all we have, I believe, addressed most of the reports we have received…
- Patch Notes - Nov 27 2025 - "Post Release Patch 4" - 27 November 2025
Possessor(s) Post Release Patch 4 - November 27, 2025Small patch this week as it is a holiday in the US and the studio was closed (we still worked, because we love giving y’all COOL PATCHES) GameplayUpdate on our investigation about if Cheekers could pick up some of Beverly’s work and provide health/flasks upgrade for the early game 👀Seems possible! 🎉 Would most likely be coming to next week’s patch after some additional testing!!Fixed Luca getting stuck after performing Dive Breaker on certain ground assets in the Park and DockyardWe’ve added additional Potency items to vendors to circumvent the “missing” items, preventing players from achieving the Maximum Dosage+Painkiller achievements.Additional Potency items can be found in the Plaza and Streets vendors.Fixed a bug where Luca gets locked into idle after very specifically jumping from a ladder and throwing the whip at the exact sa…
- Patch Notes - Nov 21 2025 - "Post Release Patch 3" - 21 November 2025
Possessor(s) Post Release Patch 3 - November 21, 2025 GameplayPotential fix for the issue where players could get stuck on the loading screen when starting a new gameThis one was very hard to reproduce and verify. If you are still experiencing this issue, please report it to our Discord bug submission channel. Any assistance is appreciated!Fixed a few out-of-bounds issues in the StreetsFixed triggering the Benchwarmer boss fight by using Wall Run from the room below itFixed a few lingering Interact prompts that would bring Luca out of boundsFixed a lingering Interact prompt in the Salvager boss fight arenaFixed an inaccessible room in Sunken CityA ladder was supposed to be flagged as always activated, but it was not. We did enjoy seeing all your very creative ways to access it, though!! Good jorbs.Added a checkpoint before the Nightmare boss fight in the CampusFixed a little freebie ite…
- A Heart to Heart with the Possessor(s) Level Design Crew - 19 November 2025
Step into the minds of our level design team as we explore the creative philosophies and guiding principles behind the worlds they build. In this blog, we ask our designers how they craft spaces that challenge, inspire, and immerse players at every turn. Can you share a little about Possessor(s) overall level design principles? “One of our main level design goals in Possessor(s) is balancing excellent room flow with grounded, naturalistic 3D spaces.Making memorable, interesting, large-scale 3D spaces was almost second nature for us by the time Solar Ash shipped. When we started out working on Possessor(s), we continued our momentum from Solar Ash and built large 3D spaces where the “game plane” (the playable area of the 3D world where the player character is) was just a slice through memorable, expansive 3D spaces in the style of a Solar Ash level. We avoided having too much of the worl…
- Patch Notes - Nov 17 2025 - "Post Release Patch 2" - 17 November 2025
Possessor(s) Post Release Patch 2 - November 17, 2025 GameplayFixed a few Campus bookshelves that were refusing to either be pulled or pushed, as well as verifying every single one of them. Those pesky bookshelves.Fixed a save issue where, if forcefully closing the game during the cutscene or conversation before the General’s fight in Aquarium, it would skip it completely, making the Eye inaccessible.Fixed an issue where it was possible to go out of bounds while dashing during a Flashback in the Inverted Plaza.Fixed two specific locations in the Park where Luca could get her head stuck in a wall from a bouncy tree leaf.Fixed a location where Slide was needed to proceed in Buried Streets, but if wiggling Luca well enough in there would result in her getting stuck.Added a ladder in the Sunken City, where a transition between two rooms wasn’t smooth. 🪜Fixed the issue where, if Nightmare L…
- Patch Notes - Nov 12 2025 - "Week One Patch" - 12 November 2025
Possessor(s) Day One Patch - November 12, 2025 Like a thrifted denim jacket, Possessor(s) is getting a patch on day one. Here's everything we've improved: UIFixed an issue where Rhem’s “I want to talk” indicator would persist even though he didn’t want to talkFixed an issue where notifications for dropped items would display more than onceFixed an issue where the player had to get uncomfortably close to Foss to have a chatVisualAdjusted lighting/deco throughout many areas of the game to avoid visual oddities, inconsistencies, or intrusive elementsAdjusted collision throughout many areas of the game to avoid minor issues, unnecessary bumps, and out-of-bounds situationsImproved camera use and positioning throughout many areas of the gameFixed a few issues with certain areas of the game, causing characters and objects to disappearImproved the clarity of graphical logos representing teams,…
- Possessor(s) is Available Now! - 11 November 2025
Heart Machine, the acclaimed studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, in partnership with Devolver Digital, is proud to announce that Possessor(s) is available now on PC.Set in the sprawling ruins of Sanzu City, Possessor(s) follows Luca, a high-schooler whose life is shattered by an interdimensional catastrophe. Gravely injured, she forms an uneasy pact with Rhem, a powerful demon in need of a host. Together, they’ll fight to survive, uncover the truth behind the disaster, and confront the horrors lurking within the city’s fractured heart. Blending the precision combat of platform fighters with the exploration of Metroidvanias, Possessor(s) delivers stylish, combo-driven action and deep traversal mechanics across a richly detailed, interconnected world. Players will explore devastated skyscrapers, flooded aquariums, and other haunting environments—all beautifully realized with…
- Possessor(s) (PC) Review - 11 November 2025
I realized something strange when I sat down to play Possessor(s) . I genuinely couldn’t remember if or when I saw anything about it. Which is weird to me because, for a game developed by Heart Machine—makers of one of my favourite games, Hyper Light Drifter —and published by Devolver Digital —who always put their name behind quality products—you’d think I would’ve been thinking about this game since it was announced last year. But something I’ve said before about being a game journalist/critic is how nice it is to still be surprised by video games, and Possessor(s) was a welcome surprise. It doesn’t re-invent the wheel when it comes to Metroid – likes, but it takes that wheel, polishes it to a mirror sheen, and delivers something that is delivers an experience that is unbelievably captivating. Possessor(s) begins when a cataclysmic explosion rips through the city of Sanzu—warping the c…
- FAQ: Everything You Need To Know Ahead of Launch - 10 November 2025
Hey folks! With Possessor(s) dropping TOMORROW, let’s go over everything you need to know to prepare for launch. We’re going to address the common questions we’ve seen via social media and Steam Forums. Here we go!What is Possessor(s)?Possessor(s) is a stylish search-action game (a “Metroidvania” if you’re a fan of mashing-together proper nouns) featuring combo-heavy combat all wrapped up in a touching demon/human-relations narrative.Play as Luca, a typical teenager whose entire life hangs by a thread after a cataclysmic demonic event. On death’s door, Luca is possessed by a friendly(?) demon named Rhem who together venture out into a broken world full of possessed entities, crumbled buildings, and corporate conspiracy. How Much Will Possessor(s) Cost?Possessor(s) will release at $17.99 USD (or equivalent).How Long is Possessor(s)?An average playthrough of Possessor(s) will take 20 hour…
- Possessor(s) Animated Trailer | The Leftovers - 4 November 2025
When every living host in Sanzu City has already been taken, demons must turn to whatever’s left — the inanimate detritus of human life. In this animated short, a stray demon possesses a copy machine... and is forced to adapt, survive, and potentially print.We are just ONE MORE WEEK out from launch and players will be able to dive into Sanzu City!👹Wishlist now
- Possessor(s) Animated Trailer | The Salvager - 31 October 2025
When Rhem and Luca face a demon-possessed scavenger named Beverly, they uncover the tragic story of a grandmother consumed by loss and darkness. Defeating her demon not only frees her as a skilled crafter but also teaches Luca a haunting truth about the balance between host and demon. We hope you enjoy the trailer and we're so excited to finally show off The Salvager! Possessor(s) is coming to PC on November 11, which is in just 2 weeks! Wishlist below and stay excited as we bring you more soon~https://www.possessorsgame.com/
- Possessor(s) Has Gone GOOOOOOLD! - 16 October 2025
After countless late nights in Sanzu City, caffeine refills, and moments of creative madness... we finally get to stop saying “almost there". The master build of Possessor(s) is done and ready to ship!But just because the game is locked-and-loaded doesn't mean our work is done. We've got some cool behind the scenes videos and trailer drops for Possessor(s) in the coming weeks leading up to launch on November 11, so stay tuned! From our team to all of you who’ve been cheering us on: thank you.The game is done. It’s real. And soon, it’s yours.
- Possessor(s) in the News! - 4 October 2025
We’re thrilled to have finally been able to share that Possessor(s) will launch on November 11 on Steam and PlayStation 5.We’re spotlighting some of our favorite press coverage so far:"The long-awaited sidescroller Possessor(s) will be available on November 11 for PC and PS5. It's a horror-tinged action game with Metroidvania elements. It also happens to look extremely beautiful...The combat looks really slick, with lots of melee using found objects." - Engadget"Possessor(s) is a great-looking metroidvania with Smash Bros.-inspired combat...Earnest storytelling inspired by early aughts anime dubs, slick combat with the promise of juggling, parries, and tricky bosses, plus some gorgeous character and environment art...As a reformed Smash sicko, I want to see how much a singleplayer game can deliver that feeling." - PCGamer"Possessor(s) is promising combat that is influenced by platform f…
- Possessor(s) Launches November 11! - 26 September 2025
Hey all! We are so excited to announce that Possessor(s) will launch on November 11 for PC! To welcome the news, a brand new Game Overview trailer has just dropped that delves further into the story, characters, and game play that make Possessor(s) an exciting new entry into the genre the developers at Heart Machine have dubbed “Search Action”.
- The demons are both tragic and hot in Possessor(s), the Hyper Light Drifter studio's new fantasy platformer - 7 June 2025
Heart Machine’s side-scrolling metroidvania platformer Possessor(s) is Hollow Knight with a splash of Amanita Design’s Creaks . The bulk of your enemies are household objects - vending machines, plant pots, office printers and other fittings that have become vessels for demons. From this premise springs a note of tragedy powerful enough to conquer my outrage at a game title that has brackets in it. The demons are not, in themselves, violent - it’s inhabiting the inanimate that maddens them. “Possessing something cold and dead is agony… so they lash out,” explains Rhem, a mortally wounded devil you meet in the prologue. Read more
- Possessor(s) Animated Short I: Professor Foss & NEW Gameplay - 6 June 2025
Once an absent-minded teaching professor and Luca’s former instructor on campus, Professor Foss is now in the clutches of the Knowledge Demon. In pursuit of ever more information, the demon has grotesquely twisted and torn apart his body. Yet, the Professor appears entirely unaware of the transformation—he remains cheerful and content, seemingly oblivious to his condition and eager to converse with Luca. In Possessor(s) you will play as Luca, a high-schooler trapped in the ruins of Sanzu City. Professor Foss was one of her teachers. What is the mysterious research being performed in the basement laboratories of Luca’s old school, and what will Luca and her demon, Rhem, discover when they go to investigate? You needn’t wait long to find out! Players can now take their first steps into Sanzu - the crippled city that serves as a backdrop to the game’s events - in the first publicly playabl…
- Hyper Light Drifter dev's new game drops this year, but you can try it now - 6 June 2025
When it comes to videogames with impeccable vibes, I always think of Heart Machine. Hyper Light Drifter perfectly blends bold pixel art with evocative emptiness in a way that makes that world unforgettable. Solar Ash, meanwhile, transplants that style into a clean-cut 3D environment with some of the best scale I've ever seen. It's safe to say that Heart Machine's next game, Possessors , has caught my eye. If you can't wait either, you'll be glad to hear that there's a demo available today. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Forget Nightreign, this brutal new shooter's first boss killed me 300 times Eerie Stardew Valley style RPG Neverway is the coolest take on the genre yet Undertale spinoff Deltarune soars on Steam as Chapters 3 and 4 finally arrive
- Possessor(s) Is a Demon-Infused Metroidvania That Bleeds Style - 6 June 2025
Every frame of Possessor(s) drips with personality, from demonic potted plants to whip-slinging showdowns. I’ve been a fan of the Metroidvania genre for quite a while now. It’s my go-to for handheld gaming or when I travel, and some of my all-time favourite games sit squarely in that category. But in all my time playing through the genre’s highlights, I never knew I needed more demon-based sex appeal—at least, not until now. Possessor(s) is a unique experience from the studio that brought us Hyper Light Drifter and is published by Devolver Digital —and it’s fantastic. Set in a world where a disaster has unleashed demons into the city of Sandy, you play as Luca. With the help of the (extremely hot) demon Rhem, you must uncover what happened to your family, escape the city, and fight to survive along the way. With tight controls and a surprisingly haunting world, Possessor(s) was a stando…
