An emotional journey through isolation, memory, and the boundaries we build.
13 May 2026 – ARTE France announces Beyond the Plastic Wall, a poetic 2.5D narrative adventure where players explore a broken yet beautiful world through the eyes of Hal, a young scavenger driven by a simple mystery: delivering a box of lost letters to their rightful owner. The game is set to release on PC via Steam this year.
In Beyond the Plastic Wall, a chance discovery sets Hal on a journey across a strange and decaying world. From lonely shores to the streets of the last city, players will traverse diverse environments meeting their inhabitants and discovering more of the story behind the letters he carries. Each abandoned place reveals more of what once was, with forgotten machines still whispering to their purpose.
But Hal isn’t just a traveler, he is a scavenger, who restores what others left behind. Throughout the journey, players will interact with and repair a wide variety of broken devices, engaging with tactile, hands-on puzzles grounded in mechanical logic. Whether it’s restarting a rusted engine, deciphering a coded telephone, or navigating the secrets of an old archive computer, each puzzle presents a unique challenge – while sharing a deeper, interconnected language.
Rendered in a striking blend of detailed pixel art and modern visual effects, Beyond the Plastic Wall brings its environments to life with a distinctive 2.5D style. Rocky coastlines, crumbling infrastructures, and vast concrete expanses create a world that feels both desolate and deeply human.
Key Features
- Narrative-driven exploration focused on emotional storytelling
- Surreal environments shaped by perception and memory
- Subtle puzzle elements integrated into the world
- Atmospheric audiovisual design, enhancing immersion
- A reflective experience exploring themes of isolation and connection
More information about Beyond the Plastic Wall will be revealed in the coming months. Players can wishlist the game on Steam and follow ARTE France on social platforms for updates.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2418040/Beyond_The_Plastic_Wall
About ARTE:
ARTE is a European public service cultural media that connects audiences through creativity, storytelling, and innovation. Its diverse catalogue – spanning films, series, documentaries, video games, and podcasts – fosters a shared cultural imagination across Europe. For more than a decade, ARTE has co-produced and published acclaimed independent and auteur-driven video games, including Type:Rider, Homo Machina, Vectronom, To Hell with the Ugly, Bury Me, Enterre-moi mon amour, 30 Birds, and Looking for Fael.
For more information, visit ARTE Interactive’s official website.
About MOTVIND Studios:
MOTVIND STUDIOS is an independent art collective duo consisting of Leo Köhler and August Håkansson. With a varied background in VFX, 3D animation, illustration and graphic design we aim to create a wide range of interactive experiences in collaboration with other artists and creators.
Beyond The Plastic Wall was created by August Håkansson and Leo Köhler and written by Imogen West-Knights. The original soundtrack was composed by Ivan Starenius.
For more information, visit MOTVIND STUDIOS’ official website
