River will quickly leave the dense forest of early access on Steam—new trailer and exact release date for the Slavic witch simulator are now known

Project “Reka” Status – Updated Information

Item Details Developer Berlin studio Emberstorm Entertainment Platform Steam (early access only) Full release date 18 August 2026 Trailer Official gameplay trailer released with the announcement

Brief History
- Early access launch – The game was launched on Steam the fall before last and has already received several major updates in that time.
- Release schedule – Development was originally planned to be finished by early 2026, but the process dragged on. Now a final release is expected in mid‑August of the same year.

Plot and Gameplay
Element Description Location European countryside of the 19th century, styled with an old fairy‑tale atmosphere Main character Reka – a student of Baba Yaga, a budding witch striving to master magic Key tasks • Explore the world • Learn magic and brew potions • Decorate your “chicken‑leg cottage” • Interact with village residents (help or harm) • Uncover the mentor’s secrets New content Completed resolution of Reika’s story with Baba Yaga, revamped personalization system for the cottage and interface, numerous bug fixes and gameplay improvements.

Creative Contribution
- Writer – Rhianna Pratchett (known for work on *Heavenly Sword*, *Mirror’s Edge* and *Tomb Raider*), promises an exciting yet grim storyline.
- World – diverse forests, swamps and villages, each meticulously detailed.
- Character editor – expanded set of options for customizing the heroine.

Conclusion
“Reka” is slated to release a full version on 18 August 2026 on Steam. After nearly two years of early access work, players will receive a finished story, an improved home and interface system, and many fixes that will make the game more stable and engaging.