Montpellier, France – December 17th, 2025. Publisher Dear Villagers and Maximum Entertainment are proud to announce that a partnership has been reached to deliver Deer & Boy, developed by LifeLine Games, on physical support for both PlayStation® 5 and Nintendo Switch consoles at launch, in 2026.
Deer & Boy - Future Games Show 2025 TrailerPre-orders for the physical versions of Deer & Boy are now open at leading gaming retailers across EMEA, North America and Australia at 39,99€/$39,99/£34,99 and will include:
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The full game
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The game’s soundtrack
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A digital artbook
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A physical poster
“Deer and Boy is an extraordinary game that combines artistry, story, and emotion in a way few titles do. We’re excited to work with Dear Villagers to allow fans to experience this remarkable game in physical editions on PS5 and Nintendo Switch.” shared Philippe Cohen, CEO of Maximum Games.
Deer & Boy is a touching story about a boy fleeing from his home. Upon getting lost, he stumbles on a frightened fawn, and they both quickly realize how much they need each other to face the struggles of their lives and how their unexpected, yet poetic friendship will take them further than they ever hoped.
Deer & Boy is a cinematic platformer game set to release in 2026 on PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch™. For more information, visit the official website and follow Deer & Boy on Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Deer & Boy Press Kit
PR Contact:
- Geoffrey Chapron: gchapron@dearvillagers.com
- Zora Gordon: zgordon@dearvillagers.com
- ICO Partners: pr@icopartners.com
About LifeLine Games
LifeLine Games is a French studio founded in 2021 by industry veteran Jayson Houdet. The studio aims to deliver moving narratives to everyone on PC and consoles by creating experiences that convey the feeling of playing video games through the lens of an animated film. Deer & Boy is their first tale, sharing a poignant story of companionship, growth, and struggle on a dreamlike journey.
About Dear Villagers
Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, we are a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Our mission: We tell memorable stories through memorable games.
About Maximum Entertainment
Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.