Tokyo, Japan – Aug 28, 2025 – Independent developer Lapsus Games and publisher Beep are proud to announce the global launch of their critically acclaimed puzzle-platformer NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii. Starting today, players can experience this time-bending sci-fi adventure on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Fresh off its Grand Prix win at the 2025 Busan Indie Connect (BIC) Festival, along with the Excellence in Art Award and finalist honors for Excellence in Experimental and Excellence in Game Design, NODE is already being celebrated as one of the year’s most innovative indie titles.
The game has also been spotlighted by Made with Unity, with the development team sharing insights on cinematic lighting and environmental storytelling through a Unity Developer Interview and Unity Blog feature. These collaborations highlight NODE’s unique achievement: delivering atmospheric, emotionally charged environments on an indie budget without compromising vision or artistry.
A Journey Through Ruin and Time
Step into the decaying, radiation-scarred labyrinth of TOSKA – a Cold War relic where cosmic whispers echo through crumbling corridors. As NODE, an autonomous AI fighting to survive a collapsing reality, players must chart their destiny on a revolutionary timeline system, where every leap, dodge, and decision could mean survival or annihilation.
NODE delivers a genre-defining experience with its KEY FEATURES:
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Timeline-Based Navigation – Sequence NODE’s actions like a cinematic director. Plan moves, then hit PLAY. One mistimed step means death - but each failure teaches you how to survive.
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Cinematic 2.5D World – Just like in movies. The images are stunning 2D/3D blend with dynamic lighting, and an atmospheric soundscape combined to create a truly cinematic journey.
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Branching Narrative – Shape your destiny through choices in a dynamic story where every word counts.
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A Ruin Full of Secrets – Uncover cosmic mysteries, Soviet experiments, and mind-shattering truths in a ruin where nothing is forgotten.
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Replay to Refine – Each death fuels mastery. Rewind, refine, and rewrite your path to victory.
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Grand Prix Winner – BIC Festival 2025
Excellence in Art Award – BIC Festival 2025 -
Winner: Best Indie Game – Game Development World Championship 2024
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“A puzzle-platformer that thinks like a time-travel thriller” – IndieWire
EXPLORE THE RUINS:
Uncover secrets of Toska, PLAY NODE now:
STEAM
EPIC GAMES STORE
PLAYSTATION 5
XBOX STORE
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About Lapsus Games
Composed of two technical artists who have been working in the animation industry for the past 20 years, Lapsus Games is a small indie studio with a passion for immersive storytelling. We have dedicated the last 5 years of our spare time to create NODE which we hope reflects our deep passion for video games. Our experience in highly creative and collaborative production environments have taught us how to carry projects to completion with impeccable quality as we strive to tell compelling stories.
About Beep
Beep is a dedicated game publisher expanding from its roots in Japan to bring exceptional PC and console gaming experiences to players worldwide. With a team of experienced industry professionals, Beep has built a strong reputation for publishing notable titles in Japan, spanning both major hits and creative indie games. Committed to supporting developers in bringing their visionary games to life, Beep also ensures gamers enjoy immersive and memorable experiences, fostering a vibrant global gaming community.
https://beep-company.com/