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505 Games

505 Games is an active publisher with a slate spanning life simulation, soulslike action, racing, and FPS titles, holding the IP for Ghostrunner and signing new publishing deals. Its recent releases and updates are ongoing, with several titles in early access or approaching launch.

Synthesized from 7 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 28

505 Games has been a busy publisher across multiple genres in recent months. The company released the first Q&A video for ION LANDS' life simulation adventure Nivalis Nights, confirming a serial killer plot and a relationship system that supports friendships, partnerships, rivalries, or romance. The game supports Japanese and launches September 30. Earlier, 505 Games and Leenzee announced that Mingmo: Wings of Despair surpassed 5 million cumulative sales worldwide, marking the game's first anniversary since its July 24, 2025 release, with a 30 percent discount running on Steam and other storefronts.

In racing, 505 Games and KUNOS Simulazioni released Ver.0.8 for Assetto Corsa EVO, adding the KTM X-Bow GT2, GT4, and Volkswagen Golf 8 R, plus the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, along with expanded mod support and VR improvements. The same month, 505 Games and Supernova Games Studios released the V0.5 update for Assetto Corsa Rally on Steam Early Access, adding two laser-scanned Greek WRC stages with 12 variations, 22 km of road, and 16-player online multiplayer. Both titles continue building toward full releases.

On the publishing side, 505 Games signed a deal for ExeKiller, a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk western FPS from Paradark Studio, scheduled for PC release on Steam with console versions under consideration. The company also released the largest update to date for CRIME BOSS: ROCKAY CITY, adding a new Story Mode with two missions, including an alien-themed level, and ran a 90 percent off Steam sale. One More Level CEO Szymon Bryła told Insider Gaming that ideas exist for Ghostrunner 3 or a spin-off, but development requires approval from 505 Games, which owns the IP.

Key facts

Nivalis Nights release date
September 30
Mingmo: Wings of Despair sales
Over 5 million cumulative sales worldwide
Mingmo: Wings of Despair release date
July 24, 2025
Assetto Corsa EVO Ver.0.8 additions
KTM X-Bow GT2, GT4, Volkswagen Golf 8 R, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit
Assetto Corsa Rally V0.5 additions
Two laser-scanned Greek WRC stages, 12 variations, 22 km of road, 16-player online multiplayer
ExeKiller platform
PC on Steam, console versions under consideration
Ghostrunner IP owner
505 Games owns the Ghostrunner IP
Crime Boss: Rockay City update
Update #21 added a new Story Mode with two missions, including an alien-themed level

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Mingmo: Wings of Despair has surpassed 5 million cumulative sales worldwide · 2026-08-06

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Aug 28

Assetto Corsa EVO Update 0.9 Adds Audi R8s, Mazda RX-7, and Special Events

KUNOS Simulazioni and 505 Games released the free Ver.0.9 update for Assetto Corsa EVO on August 26, 2026. It adds three licensed cars, the Audi R8 LMS GT2, Audi R8 V10 performance quattro, and Mazda RX-7 FD Spirit R. The new Special Events mode offers global leaderboard competitions, and online timed races over 20 minutes now support mandatory pit stops.

Aug 6

Nivalis Nights Explainer Video Reveals a Serial Killer in the Cyberpunk City

505 Games released the first Q&A video for ION LANDS' life simulation adventure Nivalis Nights. The video introduces the game's relationship system and reveals a serial killer lurking in the city of Nivalis. Players can build relationships that become friendships, partnerships, rivalries, or romance. The game supports Japanese and launches September 30.

Aug 6

Mingmo: Wings of Despair Tops 5 Million Sales in First Year

505 Games and Leenzee announced that the soulslike action RPG Mingmo: Wings of Despair has surpassed 5 million cumulative sales worldwide. The announcement came as the game marked its first anniversary since its official release on July 24, 2025. A 30 percent discount sale is currently running on Steam and other storefronts.

Jul 9

Assetto Corsa EVO Ver.0.8 Adds Kyalami, Three Cars, and Expanded Mod Support

505 Games and KUNOS Simulazioni released Ver.0.8 for Assetto Corsa EVO, adding the KTM X-Bow GT2, GT4, and Volkswagen Golf 8 R, plus the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The update expands user-generated content with livery tools, mod cars in multiplayer, and league event organization. VR receives foveated rendering and performance tuning as the early access build continues toward 1.0.

Jun 29

Assetto Corsa Rally V0.5 Adds Greek Stages and 16-Player Multiplayer

505 Games and Supernova Games Studios released the V0.5 update for Assetto Corsa Rally on Steam Early Access. The update adds two laser-scanned Greek WRC stages with 12 variations, 22 km of road, and 16-player online multiplayer with lobbies and events. Tire physics and force feedback have also been overhauled.

Jun 27

505 Games Signs Publishing Deal for Cyberpunk Western FPS ExeKiller

505 Games has signed a publishing agreement for ExeKiller, a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk western FPS developed by Paradark Studio. Players control bounty hunter Denzel Feni, an ExeKiller working for a mega-corporation. The game features a semi-open world with environmental threats, quests with multiple solutions, and player choices that affect NPC attitudes, dialogue, and story endings. It is scheduled for PC release on Steam, with console versions under consideration.

Jun 19

Crime Boss: Rockay City Gets Biggest Update Yet, 230 Yen Steam Sale

Publisher 505 Games and developer INGAME STUDIOS released the largest update to date for 'CRIME BOSS: ROCKAY CITY' on June 19. Update #21 adds a new Story Mode with two missions, including an alien-themed level. A 90% off Steam sale brings the game to 230 yen until June 26.