BrokenLore: DON’T LIE

Hi everyone!Ahead of DON'T LIE's upcoming release, we want to talk about the game's role in the wider BrokenLore universe, and how it ties narratively with BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH.It's important you meet our 3 characters that the DON'T universe centres around, and how each side tells a different story...DON'T LIE - JunkoMeet Junko, a young girl who has isolated herself away from the world due to her debilitating fear of rejection. She made many attempts at connection throughout her early years, and always felt pushed to the side by her father. This made exile feel like the only choice.Junko's coping mechanisms throughout her solitude involve a close companionship with her AI bestie Miki-chan and continuous playthrough's of her favourite video game Fantasy Boy.Miki-chan's companionship has had a profound effect on Junko's ability to connect with those around her. As Miki-chan is an AI created companion, she has learned all of Junko's quirks, therefore knows exactly how to provide the support and connection that Junko wants.Even if that doesn't match what she actually needs.DON'T WATCH - ShinjiYou play as Shinji, a

Hello everyone! Hope you're staying cool in the summer heat -we've got a couple of news updates for you this week as we prep for our upcoming trips abroad for events and of course, launch! Let's get to it! New Trailer Incoming!We've got a new trailer in the works, it's a super secret so don't tell anybody but we think this one will leave you delightfully confused and more than a little unnerved. Want a sneak peek? Go on then :) Brokenlore Award NominationAs mentioned in the blog title, we have been nominated in the upcoming Japan Horror Awards for best character design! There's a LOT of monstrous designs in the category with more than a little more of a reputation than the humble Hyakume seen in Don't Watch - but you can help tell people you like our creatures by voting at this link - which is open until August 4th! JAPAN AWARDS VOTING FORM Also worth mentioning, our psychological thriller making friends over at Pollard Studio and fellow member of the Wired Publishing Family were also nominated for the best Psychological Horror Award category for KARMA: The Dark World - a game well worth a trip through whilst you wait to see our own nightmare

Firstly, thank you to everyone who took the time to play the BrokenLore: DON'T LIE demo during Steam Next Fest.Every download, wishlist, stream, comment and piece of feedback helps the team as we continue towards launch, and we've enjoyed seeing your reactions to the opening moments of Junko's story.Since the demo went live, we've been listening closely to your feedback and continuing work on optimisation and improvements to deliver the best possible experience at launch.We're also excited to share that during development we've expanded BrokenLore: DON'T LIE even further.The team has been working on a brand new chapter for the game. It wasn't something originally planned or envisioned when development began, but as the story evolved, it became something we felt we had to bring to players. We're incredibly excited about what it adds to the experience and look forward to revealing more very soon.The extra content hasn't changed our plans for launch, and BrokenLore: DON'T LIE remains on track for release on September 10th, 2026.We're hugely excited for what's ahead and can't wait to share more with you over the comi

Today we're excited to announce that BrokenLore: DON'T LIE will launch on September 10, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. To celebrate we've released a brand new trailer AND The demo is available to play as part of Steam Next Fest! A Story of Isolation, Trauma, and Distorted Reality BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is a Japanese psychological horror experience that explores themes of isolation, trauma, memory, and self-deception. You play as Junko, a hikikomori who has spent years withdrawn from the outside world. As long-buried memories begin to resurface, the familiar safety of her apartment starts to crumble. Rooms shift. Reality fractures. The past refuses to stay buried. As Junko's world becomes increasingly distorted, you'll investigate the truth hidden within her memories while an unseen presence watches and reacts to your actions. What to ExpectA Japanese first-person psychological horror experienceExploration and investigation driven by story and atmosphereA deeply personal narrative exploring trauma and lonelinessDistorted environments shaped by memory, fear, and perceptionFull Japanese voice actingAn unseen entity that responds to playe