{"id":10552,"date":"2025-12-29T10:26:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T10:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/?p=10552"},"modified":"2025-12-29T10:26:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T10:26:49","slug":"nivalis-release-date-delay-2026-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/xmod-blog\/nivalis-release-date-delay-2026-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Nivalis Release Date Delayed to 2026: Everything We Know (Dec 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-release-date-2026-delay-505-games-xmodhub.webp\" alt=\"Official Nivalis game poster confirming 2026 release date, featuring a noodle stall owner in a rainy cyberpunk city with 505 Games and XMODhub logos.\" width=\"435\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-release-date-2026-delay-505-games-xmodhub.webp 1758w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-release-date-2026-delay-505-games-xmodhub-300x81.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-release-date-2026-delay-505-games-xmodhub-1024x275.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-release-date-2026-delay-505-games-xmodhub-768x206.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-release-date-2026-delay-505-games-xmodhub-1536x412.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">We were supposed to start our noodle business in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/nivalis-trainers\/?cid=100159\"><strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Nivalis<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">\u00a0this year, soaking in the neon rain and synthetic steam during the 2025 holidays. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">However, as we head into 2026, the blueprints for our cyberpunk empire have been adjusted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">If you&#8217;re reading this in late December 2025 expecting to download the game, we have a strategic status report: <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Ion Lands has officially moved the release of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1488490\/Nivalis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Nivalis<\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">\u00a0to 2026.<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> While the team initially targeted 2025, the sheer ambition of this &#8220;slice-of-life&#8221; simulation required a final stretch of polishing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Here is the definitive breakdown of Nivalis&#8217;s status, the massive voice-acting expansion, and how you can prepare for the city&#8217;s opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\" data-default-linespacing=\"100\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Quick Summary (TL;DR)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Release Date:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> Early 2026 (Specific month TBA by year-end 2025)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Platform:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> PC (Steam), consoles TBA<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Genre:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> Cyberpunk life sim, restaurant management, slice-of-life RPG<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Connection:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> Set in the Cloudpunk universe<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Estimated Price:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> Likely $29.99 &#8211; $39.99 (based on Ion Lands pricing)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Editor&#8217;s View: The &#8220;Voice Over&#8221; Challenge<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">The Official 2026 Delay Explained<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Price Prediction: How Much Will It Cost?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Cloudpunk Connection: Same World, Different Story<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Gameplay: Restaurant Management &amp; Cyberpunk Life<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Why Voice Acting Became the Final Puzzle Piece<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Estimated System Requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">How XMOD Will Support Nivalis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Optimize Your Entire Library with XMOD<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">FAQ<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Conclusion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Editor&#8217;s View: The &#8220;Voice Over&#8221; Challenge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">&#8220;Quality Over Speed in the Crumbling City&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Catherine Hu | Life-Sim Specialist and Game Writer at XMOD<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">&#8220;As a <\/span><em class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Cloudpunk<\/em><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> veteran, I know Ion Lands builds cities that feel like living, breathing characters. <\/span><em class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Nivalis<\/em><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> isn&#8217;t just about managing a shop; it\u2019s about the atmosphere. The decision to delay to 2026 to implement over 200,000 words of dialogue shows they aren&#8217;t willing to release a &#8216;quiet&#8217; city. This commitment to quality is exactly why we are already prepping XMODhub to handle the game&#8217;s complex economic and voxel-based systems.&#8221; \u2014 <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Catherine Hu, Life-Sim Specialist at XMODhub<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">The Official 2026 Delay Explained<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">The primary driver for the move to 2026 is the <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">massive expansion of voice acting<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">The Scale:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Ion Lands has just completed casting for over <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">100 new voice roles<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">, bringing the total to approximately <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">135 unique characters<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">The Narrative:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> With over <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">200,000 words of dialogue<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">, every customer and gang member you meet will have a distinct personality and story.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Final Polishing:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Working with publisher <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">505 Games<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">, the team is now focusing on UI iterations, inventory management, and fixing &#8220;blocker&#8221; bugs to ensure the smoothest 2026 launch possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Price Prediction: How Much Will It Cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">While Ion Lands and 505 Games have not confirmed pricing, we can estimate based on similar titles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Cloudpunk:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> Launched at $19.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Cloudpunk: City of Ghosts DLC:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> $14.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Nivalis Prediction:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> $29.99 &#8211; $39.99 USD<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Why the higher range?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Nivalis features business management, farming sim, fishing, cooking, RPG elements, romance, inventory management, story rich content, time management, and open world adventure<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">. The scope significantly exceeds Cloudpunk&#8217;s delivery-focused gameplay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Cloudpunk Connection: Same World, Different Story<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Nivalis, the cyberpunk restaurant sim set in the world of Cloudpunk, has been delayed<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">. For fans unfamiliar with the connection:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">The Setting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Welcome to Nivalis! Making it in this cyberpunk city isn&#8217;t easy. The gangs want to harvest your organs, the Corps will fine you for breathing, and the whole time, the ground under your feet is crumbling. This city could fall into the ocean tomorrow, so you better make your fortune today<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">The Difference:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">While Cloudpunk focused on HOVA delivery driving through neon-soaked rain, Nivalis explores the economic struggle from ground level\u2014building businesses, forming relationships, and surviving in the city&#8217;s dangerous underbelly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Gameplay: Restaurant Management &amp; Cyberpunk Life<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">You&#8217;ve got to start small: a food stall, a noodle stand, a stim store. Build your way up to a bar, a restaurant, or even a nightclub. Eventually, you&#8217;ll own all the nightlife in Nivalis. You&#8217;ll own the night!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-gameplay.webp\" alt=\"nivalis gameplay: Manage businesses like restaurants, ramen stands or night clubs.\" width=\"417\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-gameplay.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-gameplay-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-gameplay-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-gameplay-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nivalis-gameplay-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Business Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Manage businesses like restaurants, ramen stands or night clubs. Buy or grow your own ingredients<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">. Combining restaurant management, decorating, apartments, farming, fishing and boat exploration with a compelling story is a challenging task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Life Simulation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Experience your simulated life in Nivalis, and choose how you spend your time each day. Explore the city with your own boat and go fishing. Decorate your home or buy and customise a new one<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Social Elements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Discover the stories of the people you meet in the city, your friends, your customers, and maybe even find love<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Transportation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">To reach these gardens in the sky, you&#8217;ll need to make use of the flying taxi service provided to Nivalis citizens. For most of your travels, though, the city&#8217;s intricate subway system &#8211; centered around The Metro Hub &#8211; will be more than enough<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Why Voice Acting Became the Final Puzzle Piece<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">We&#8217;re also tying all the story threads together, implementing them into the game before we can start with the VO recording for every character (yes!) in the game<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">The Scale:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Over 132 voice roles total (32 initial + 100 new) represents significant narrative ambition for an indie life-sim. Each NPC, customer, and story character needs professional recording.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">The Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Between casting, recording, and implementing the voiceover, releasing the game in 2025 would risk compromising its quality<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">. Professional voice work requires months of studio time and post-production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Additional Work:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">At the moment we are implementing the final iterations on the UI and inventory management, we&#8217;re balancing the economy and fixing all the blockers<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Estimated System Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">With voxel-based cyberpunk visuals similar to Cloudpunk, hardware demands should remain moderate:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Predicted Specs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">OS:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> Windows 10\/11 (64-bit)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">RAM:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">GPU:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> GTX 2070 \/ RX 5700 XT (8GB VRAM per Steam page listing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Storage:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> SSD Recommended (likely 20-30GB)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">How XMOD Will Support Nivalis<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nivalis-mods.webp\" alt=\"Nivalis mods\" width=\"417\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nivalis-mods.webp 860w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nivalis-mods-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nivalis-mods-768x515.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">XMOD will provide full trainer support upon the game&#8217;s official release, ensuring compatibility and stability from day one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Managing a business in a crumbling city can be a brutal grind. When <\/span><em class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Nivalis<\/em><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> launches in 2026, <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">XMODhub will be ready<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> to help you bypass the struggle and focus on the vibes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Infinite Currency:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Build your nightclub empire instantly without the daily stress of organ-harvesting debt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Time &amp; Weather Control:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Freeze the neon night for perfect screenshots or skip the rainy days for better fishing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Voxel Optimization Hooks:<\/strong><em class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Nivalis&#8217;s<\/em><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> dense environments can be heavy on VRAM. XMODhub provides custom performance stablization to keep your boat rides fluid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Inventory &amp; Relationship Multipliers:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Max out your friendships and storage space to unlock story content faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Optimize Your Entire Library with XMOD<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">While you wait for 2026, XMOD supports the cozy life-sim hits you&#8217;re likely playing right now:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/stardew-valley-trainers\/?cid=100159\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Stardew Valley<\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> Infinite stamina and instant crop growth for stress-free farming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/dave-the-diver-trainers\/?cid=100159\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Dave the Diver<\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\"> Unlimited oxygen and instant restaurant management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Stop downloading separate trainers for every life-sim. Get XMOD and manage your entire library in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Q: Is there an exact release date?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">A: We&#8217;re currently working closely with our publisher to determine a specific launch date \u2013 which we hope to share before the end of the year<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">. Expect an announcement by December 31, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Q: Do I need to play Cloudpunk first?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">A: No. While set in the same universe, Nivalis is a standalone experience with different gameplay mechanics and story focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Q: Will it come to consoles?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">A: Currently confirmed only for PC via Steam<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">. Console versions have not been announced by Ion Lands or 505 Games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><strong class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Q: Is this another delay after multiple pushbacks?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">A: After the pushback in 2024, its release date was slated to land sometime in Spring 2025<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">, making this the second major delay. Hopefully, this is the final delay for this weird, wonderful, and utterly beautiful game.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\" data-header=\"2\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">For that reason, we&#8217;ve made the decision to officially move Nivalis&#8217; release a few months ahead into 2026. This will also allow us to dedicate all the time needed for additional testing, optimization, polishing, and balancing, to ensure the smoothest experience possible<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">While the repeated delays frustrate fans who&#8217;ve waited since the game&#8217;s 2022 announcement, the commitment to voice acting quality and system polish suggests the wait may be worthwhile. Soon, we&#8217;ll let you know when we&#8217;ll be able to celebrate &#8216;Nivalis Day&#8217;<\/span><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-96718991\"><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Until launch day, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/?cid=100159\">XMOD<\/a><\/strong> is here to support your life-sim adventures across Stardew Valley, Dave the Diver, and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We were supposed to start our noodle business in Nivalis\u00a0this year, soaking in the neon rain and synthetic steam during the 2025 holidays. 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