Ex-Skylanders Devs Unveil New Voidling Bound Gameplay During Monster Taming Direct
Hatchery Games Showcases Splicing System & Reveals Gwigoon in Exclusive Trailer
Canadian indie studio Hatchery Games, composed of ex-Skylanders developers, has revealed a brand-new gameplay trailer during the Monster Taming Direct for their upcoming creature-collecting shooter Voidling Bound.
Voidling Bound launches on Steam in Q1 2026, with console versions coming later to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 (release dates TBD).
Spore Meets Shooter in Voidling Bound
Described by fans as a cross between Spore and Warframe, Voidling Bound allows players to evolve Voidlings through branching evolution paths, shaping both their abilities and appearance. Collect wild mutant genes and craft unique Voidlings with limitless build-making potential.
In the new exclusive trailer, Hatchery Games highlights the intricate Splicing System, giving players full control over how they manipulate genes to craft their ideal monster. The trailer also introduces Gwigoon, a mischievous Voidling who can self-replicate and use clones in combat for devastating effect.
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Demo Out Now on Steam
Jump into the world of Voidling Bound now with the free demo, available on Steam. Features include:
- Play through the game’s opening missions
- Discover your first two Voidlings and take them into battle
- Unlock and evolve across 47 different species paths
- Upgrade abilities by gaining research points
- Battle across 7 replayable maps with two elemental types
- Hatch wild eggs and unlock special Voidling “natures”
Since its debut in May, the demo has received 98% Positive reviews across 291 Steam users.
“Yeah, this will be a day one purchase. Really fascinating mashup of creature collection and Ratchet and Clank.” – Steam user HBones
“This is sick! Spore and a shooter had a baby.” – Steam user Pila est Vita
“Scratched the craving of my creature collector itch while also giving me Skylanders nostalgia.” – Steam user oCabbago
“One of the best demos I’ve ever played—might become one of, if not my favorite game.” – Steam user goofydancingdog
*Note: The new splicing features shown in the trailer are not available in the demo and are exclusive to the full release.
About Voidling Bound
Step into the role of a Space Wrangler in this action-packed 3rd-person shooter, taking direct control of mysterious creatures known as Voidlings. Customize your monsters through evolutionary paths, attribute distribution, and synergistic upgrades as you battle across handcrafted planets overrun with parasitic corruption.
- Take full control of your monster in combat—shoot, slash, slam, and blast through enemies
- Evolve into different elemental types and playstyles with branching upgrades
- Customize attributes: strength, vitality, essence, recuperation, or agility
- Explore lush planets with diverse enemies and tactical combat zones
- Breed and hatch new Voidlings with rare traits and abilities
- Collect cosmetic genes like body parts, colors, and eye shapes
- Create synergy builds from your entire collection to overcome rising difficulty
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Conclusion
Voidling Bound is gearing up to be a one-of-a-kind evolution-based shooter that combines rich customization with high-stakes action. The full game launches on PC via Steam in Q1 2026, with console releases to follow. Get in on the action now with the Steam demo and join the community as the game prepares for a galactic debut.
ーOfficial Press Release
