PAX East: Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining confirms release date
Emanuela
(06. March 2026 12:30
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Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining Heads to PAX East & Confirms Release Date
Indigenous-led studio, Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia, brings a playable demo of its PC puzzle title set to launch March 26
HAYWARD, WI — March 5, 2026 — The team at Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia (GIM) is packing their bags and heading to Boston for PAX East (March 26th–29th). They are setting up shop at booth #15111 and can't wait to get their debut title, Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, into the hands of the PAX community.
More than an adventure game, this is an interactive journey into the heart of Ojibwe culture, language, and tradition. Gamers attending PAX East are invited to immerse themselves in a world where language is the key to coming home. Designed collaboratively with Ojibwe community members and language activists, the game seeks to contribute to a growing language revitalization movement and present Ojibwemowin an accessible language that is still relevant today.
Watch the gameplay trailer here
Demo "Reclaim" + A New Title from Our Friends at Other Ocean Throughout the show, PAX attendees can drop by booth #15111 for a hands-on demo of Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining.
But that's not all: GIM is sharing the floor with their friends at Other Ocean Interactive, who will be showcasing a demo for an unannounced, unreleased title. It's an indie double-feature that you won't want to miss.
Launch Date & Launch Sale GIM is excited to finally announce that Reclaim! will officially hit digital storefronts on March 26th, 2026.
To celebrate, we're running a special sale on Steam. From March 26th-April 2nd, you can download Reclaim! at a discounted price:
Reclaim! will be available on Steam and itch.io for both PC and Mac.
Meet the Team! The GIM crew will be at the booth all weekend long. Whether you want to talk shop about indigenous game dev, ask questions about Reclaim, or just say hi while you play the demo, they'd love to meet you. They are also open for meetings and press interviews throughout the event. The team welcomes you to swing by Booth #15111 or make an appointment to chat.
About Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining: Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining (uh zhay - gee-way-wining, Returning Home) invites you on a journey into the heart of Ojibwe culture, language, and tradition. Immerse yourself in a world where language is the key to coming home. However, this is no ordinary world. It's a living forest filled with intricate puzzles, colorful citizens, and stories inspired by Anishinaabe tales and traditions.
Meet Miskwaa, an Ojibwe girl from the city! After falling asleep in the woods, she finds herself lost in a forest full of helpful animals and spirits. To reunite with her grandmother, she'll need to brush up on her Ojibwemowin and examine what it means to be traditional in a modern world.
Engaging Point-and-Click Gameplay: Explore beautifully rendered scenes, find hidden clues, and solve satisfying puzzles. You'll need wit and curiosity to help Miskwaa navigate this world and reunite with her family.
Reclaim! is part of a growing movement to revitalize the Ojibwe language. Fully voice-acted in Ojibwe by elders and immersion school graduates and teachers, experience the beauty of Ojibwe language, customs, and oral tradition as you journey deeper into the woods and help Miskwaa reclaim her identity.
Spearheaded by an Ojibwe team in conjunction with a variety of indigenous creatives and consultants from all walks of life, including art leads Renee Nejo (Helskate) and animator Josh Herron (Bob's Burgers).
