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Nivalis Nights

The cyberpunk life sim 'Nivalis Nights' is set to launch on PC via Steam on September 30, with an Epic Games Store version planned for a later date.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 5

After years of delays and legal troubles that stalled development since 2021, the cyberpunk life simulation game 'Nivalis Nights' finally has a concrete release window. Publisher 505 Games and developer ION LANDS announced on June 30 that the game will launch on PC via Steam on September 30. The game, previously titled 'Nivalis', was renamed with this release date announcement. ION LANDS is the studio behind the cyberpunk adventure game 'Cloudpunk', and Nivalis is a city that appeared in that earlier title.

Set in the neon-lit, crime-ridden city of Nivalis, players start by running a small ramen shop and can expand into larger businesses such as restaurants and nightclubs. The city features a realistic weather system, a day-night cycle, and curfews enforced by the security organization CorpSec. During curfew nights, players can sabotage rival businesses but risk consequences. Players can also fish, customize homes, interact with residents to advance the story, and participate in mini-games like chess tournaments.

The game was originally announced in 2021 but faced development delays and legal issues, which the developer says have now been resolved. An Epic Games Store version is planned for a later date. Automaton's 89th weekly roundup highlighted the game among seven notable indie titles, confirming the September 30 release date.

Key facts

Release date
September 30 on PC via Steam
Developer
ION LANDS
Publisher
505 Games
Previous title
Nivalis
Epic Games Store version
Planned for a later date
Developer's previous game
Cloudpunk
Development history
Originally announced in 2021, faced delays and legal issues now resolved

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · September 30 · 2026-07-05
Release
game · 2026-09-29 · Worldwide · 2026-06-30

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Jun 30

Cyberpunk Life Sim 'Nivalis Nights' Gets September 30 Release Date

Publisher 505 Games and developer ION LANDS announced on June 30 that the cyberpunk life simulation game 'Nivalis Nights' will launch on PC via Steam on September 30. The game, previously titled 'Nivalis', has been renamed with this release date announcement. Set in the neon-lit, crime-ridden city of Nivalis, players start by running a small ramen shop and can expand into larger businesses such as restaurants and nightclubs. The city features a realistic weather system, a day-night cycle, and curfews enforced by the security organization CorpSec. During curfew nights, players can sabotage rival businesses but risk consequences. Players can also fish, customize homes, interact with residents to advance the story, and participate in mini-games like chess tournaments. ION LANDS is the studio behind the cyberpunk adventure game 'Cloudpunk', and Nivalis is a city that appeared in that earlier title. The game was originally announced in 2021 but faced development delays and legal issues, which the developer says have now been resolved. An Epic Games Store version is planned for a later date.