Hillthorn Detective Card Game Gets New Gamescom 2026 Trailer and November Release Window
At Gamescom 2026, the detective card game Hillthorn got a fresh gameplay trailer during the Future Games Show, offering a closer look at how its casework and card-based system will unfold as larger mysteries come into focus. The publisher also confirmed the game’s broader platform plans and a November release window.
Gameplay trailer spotlights card-driven investigations
Hillthorn blends detective investigations with a card-based gameplay approach, aiming to deliver an eerie atmosphere alongside an overarching mystery-heavy storyline. The newly shown trailer shared additional moments from the game and provided a preview of the investigation segments players will experience.
- Genre blend: detective gameplay paired with a card-based system
- Story focus: a connected narrative centered on secrets that span beyond individual cases
- What the trailer showed: further gameplay impressions and hints at the investigation themes
Demo available on PC via Steam
For players who want to try the game immediately, a demo is currently available on Steam.
- Playable right now: a Steam demo for Hillthorn
Confirmed for Switch and mobile; November launch
Raw Fury announced that Hillthorn will launch not only on PC, but also on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. The release is planned for November.
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, mobile
- Release timing: November
Also shown: new trailer for Rivage
During the same presentation, a separate trailer was shown for Rivage, a mind-bending puzzle game being developed by Exnilo Studio.
- Game: Rivage
- Genre: mind-bending puzzles
- Developer: Exnilo Studio
