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game · 2026 · PC · 2026-06-01

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Nivalis Nights Shows a Full Day in Its Cyberpunk City Ahead of Steam Launch

Developer ION LANDS and publisher 505 Games released a new video for the cyberpunk life sim Nivalis Nights. The footage follows one day in the city of Nivalis, from waking up in the protagonist's room to heading to a small bar workplace, checking staff schedules, collecting ingredients through supplier dealings and fishing, then strolling the city and redecorating. The game is set for release on Steam on September 30th.

Aug 9

Nivalis Nights Gets Second Japanese Trailer Ahead of September Launch

505 Games Japan released the second Japanese-subtitled gameplay trailer for Nivalis Nights on August 3, detailing daily life in the cyberpunk city. Players run a restaurant, hire staff, source ingredients by fishing or visiting greenhouses, and renovate their home. The game launches on PC via Steam on September 30.

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.

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.

Jun 1

Nivalis Development Enters Final Polish Phase With NPC Rendering Optimization

Developer ION LANDS and publisher 505 Games have reported that cyberpunk life sim Nivalis is in its final polishing phase. The team has optimized NPC rendering with a three-tier system, refined UI for over 240 ingredients and 620 furniture types, and begun localization testing including Japanese. The game remains scheduled for a 2026 release on PC.