Tokyo, Japan – May 14, 2025 – Developer Lapsus Games and publisher Beep Japan are thrilled to unveil NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii, a cerebral 2.5D puzzle-platformer set to launch in late 2025 on Steam. Players are invited to experience the game early through an exclusive playtest and help shape the final release.
Watch the gameplay trailer here: YouTube
Set in the depths of Toska, a decaying Soviet nuclear facility abandoned since the Cold War, NODE places players in control of a sentient AI navigating a radioactive maze teeming with secrets, strange technology, and the remnants of a forgotten experiment. With global consequences hanging in the balance, only strategic foresight and curiosity will reveal the truth—and determine humanity’s fate.
The game introduces a groundbreaking timeline-based command system, allowing players to queue and execute movements with precision to solve complex environmental puzzles. Every move, every decision, is logged by a mysterious AI known as PRIZMA—and your relationship with it will evolve based on your actions.
NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii Key Features:
- Timeline-based puzzle navigation – Strategize your movements and solve time-critical challenges
- Immersive 2.5D environments – A blend of 2D and 3D art with dynamic lighting and chilling atmospheric sound
- Branching dialogues - Shape the story, with every choice monitored and archived
- Cold War sci-fi setting – Explore a forgotten Soviet lab steeped in eerie atmosphere and hidden truths
- Uncover secret paths – Delve into Toska’s layered mysteries and determine how it all ends
To join the exclusive playtest, visit the NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii Steam page, or check Discord, X, TikTok and the Steam Discussion forums for access links and updates.
You can find the official NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii press kit here.
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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.
https://lapsusgames.com/
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/