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Prison of Husks Set for January 27, 2027 Release

An updated PC demo that adds the opening level and boss plus Simplified Chinese text signals a push for player feedback and wider international reach.

Overview

  • The release date announced Thursday by Glass Head Dolls and WINGS sets Prison of Husks to arrive on January 27, 2027 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
  • An updated PC demo published with the announcement includes the first level and its boss and adds English and Simplified Chinese text while improving combat, visuals, items, enemies, and tutorials.
  • The game began as a months‑long solo prototype by British‑Indonesian developer Tammy Morley on itch.io and was expanded into a commercial title after funding from publisher WINGS.
  • Coverage highlights the title as a 'souls‑like' that favors tight, compact level design and a deliberate low‑resolution, PS2‑era 4:3 presentation, and one outlet’s claim that the game is a PS5 console exclusive conflicts with the official PS5 and PC/Steam launch listing.
  • The full release will support 11 languages and has a live PS Store page for wishlists, a combination that points to a clear international launch strategy and gives the small team time to refine the game using demo feedback before January.