CALX’s Steam Demo Expanded with New Content Ahead of June 4th PC Launch
Fresh trailer showcases atmospheric 3D action-adventure gameplay and core mechanics
Montpellier, France – May 13, 2026 – True Colors, the Italian indie studio behind the upcoming atmospheric 3D action-adventure CALX, and publisher Dear Villagers, have released a major update for their Steam demo. Alongside the additional content, a new trailer showcases the title’s core gameplay ahead of its June 4th release on Steam, and later this year on consoles.
The updated CALX demo allows players to fully complete the game’s first zone, battle against three new enemy types, and offers a glimpse of the release content. CALX will feature a breadth of mechanics, ranging from environmental puzzles, reactive combat, and platforming.
In CALX, players will explore the contemplative, Moebius-inspired planet of Syro on a solitary journey to liberate it from a mysterious growing corruption known as the WARP. They will travel through vast, colorful landscapes of crystal formations and ancient ruins, uncovering traces of a long-gone civilization while fighting back against the forces that reshaped the planet.
Playing as the Seeker, players will travel the world of Syro to unveil the truth behind its ruinous landscapes, while uncovering new AFX weapons to face enemies. CALX’s combat blends melee and ranged attacks seamlessly thanks to the four AFX weapons and vast array of movement options available to players, to either quickly dodge away incoming attacks, briefly freezing enemies in the process, or close in the distance for maximum damage.
“Our intent while creating CALX was to fully immerse players in a distant, alien planet. We wanted to recapture that feeling of isolation and discovery that we felt with games like Metroid and Hyper Light Drifter.” says Gabriele Ferreccio, Game & Narrative Designer. “This can only be possible if every part of the game works towards the same goal: harmony through gameplay, art and music. We hope players will find their journey to Syro worthwhile”.
CALX is slated for release on June 4th on PC via Steam, and later in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch consoles. For more information on CALX, visit the official website and follow Dear Villagers on X, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, and True Colors on X.
About True Colors
True Colors is a new Italian studio based in Turin, composed of seven friends who decided to work together after years of collaborative projects. Following a high-standard and sustainable, open-minded work ethic, their aim is to develop independent high-quality games, with a strong emphasis on gameplay.
About Dear Villagers
Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, Dear Villagers is a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Their mission: to tell memorable stories through memorable games.
