Exnilo Studio and publisher Raw Fury has announced Rivage, a first‑person sci‑fi puzzle adventure set aboard the A.R.E.S. space station, where a cosmic anomaly has trapped the crew in an infinite time loop. The game is coming to Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026, with a free demo available now on Steam.
A Researcher Alone in a Looping World
Players step into the role of Miranda, a researcher who awakens to find her crew missing and the station caught in a reality‑bending distortion. Only fragments of their lives remain: journals, logs, encrypted messages, and personal belongings scattered across abandoned workspaces. Each loop resets the station, but Miranda retains her determination, and her growing understanding of what happened.
The A.R.E.S. station is a meticulously crafted environment where every object has narrative weight. Players can sift through research data, examine artifacts, and uncover hidden notes that reveal the crew’s fears, ambitions, and relationships. The storytelling blends scientific mystery with human vulnerability, creating a grounded emotional core beneath the cosmic strangeness.
Puzzles Woven Into the Fabric of the Station
Every challenge in Rivage is tied directly to the world and its systems. Players will:
- Repair malfunctioning mechanisms
- Realign broken station components
- Solve environmental puzzles involving gravity, magnetism, and time itself
These aren’t standalone brainteasers: they’re pieces of a larger mystery waiting to be assembled.
Your Companion: The K9 System
Miranda isn’t entirely alone. The K9 system, an AI companion, tracks discoveries across loops and preserves key puzzle solutions. This allows players to push deeper into the station with each cycle, focusing on uncovering the truth rather than repeating solved challenges.
With its atmospheric world‑building, layered storytelling, and time‑loop mechanics, Rivage aims to deliver a thoughtful, immersive sci‑fi experience. For players who love environmental storytelling, intricate puzzles, and mysteries that reward curiosity, this is one to watch as it approaches its 2026 release. For now, you can already watch the launch trailer here.