Overview
- Kinetic Publishing and Fake Lobster Games publicly unveiled Shellbound on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, announcing a planned summer 2028 launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
- Players will control a parasite that inhabits the back of a gigantic living snail and can possess enemies and some NPCs to gain unique movement, combat, and puzzle-solving abilities.
- The game’s world reacts to player actions: repeatedly killing a species can make that species evolve into stronger forms with new abilities and the snail’s biology can reshape routes and biomes.
- The announcement included screenshots and a trailer but did not give a firm release date, price, or playable demo, leaving hands-on coverage and exact launch details unconfirmed.
- Fake Lobster co-founders said Kinetic’s support allows them to work full time on the project and the reveal was part of Kinetic’s broader push to publish diverse indie titles following earlier signings and showcases.