THE SANDBOX RPG RETURN FROM CORE REVEALS A NEW TRAILER
Starting engines for its release on July 18th, the developers show new footage and gameplay
July 11th, 2025 – In the last stretch before recovering the Earth's surface, Return from Core receives a new trailer. 2P Games and Tanxun Studio publishes today the release trailer for their sandbox RPG, revealing new animations and what is about to come on the final Core Level of the mysterious underground world.
Return from Core will leave behind the Early Access and release the 1.0 version on July 18 at 04:00 AM CEST for £14.29 // €16.49, with a launch discount of 30% ////// July 17 at 7:00 PM PST for $16.99, with a launch discount of 30%. Players can wishlist the game on Steam to get a notification.
FULL RELEASE NEW FEATURES
The V1.0 update implements the new and mysterious Core level 8, where players will find fallen megacities, derelicts from the Great Disaster that doomed mankind to the core of the planet. The Companion System is also receiving an upgrade, introducing mood-based interactions and new expressive animations for the monster girls. Additionally, a long list of quality-of-life improvements, informed by community feedback during Early Access—such as a new batch crafting system—will be implemented.
Full Steam Workshop support will be available, allowing players to download and install mods that alter gameplay and character appearances. Additionally, players will discover redesigned Pickaxe Base upgrades, offering powerful new effects that significantly enhance the combat experience.
DIVE DEEP INTO THE UNKNOWN
Return From Core is a sandbox survival RPG with elements of farming, crafting, and automation, inspired by titles like Core Keeper. Following an unknown cataclysm, humanity was forced to abandon the planet's surface and retreat deep underground. Players take on the role of a lone explorer determined to uncover ancient secrets and reach the surface once again. Along the journey, they will encounter mysterious and endearing monster girl companions, whose stories offer insight into the forgotten history of the world.
ABOUT TANXUN STUDIO
Tanxun Studio is a game developer based in Shanghai, China. After winning a lottery prize, the founders left their previous companies behind to form an indie game development studio based on the ideals of honesty and open communication. Return from Core is the studio's first title.
ABOUT 2P GAMES
2P Games was founded in China by a small team of experts from the Asian games industry with a decade of professional experience. They are behind the release of successful indie gems like Immortal Life, Sultan's Game, Dust to the End, Greedland, The Hungry Lamb, and Looper Tactics.
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