Hello from Garage51! Today is a major milestone for our entire team. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that CORDURA has been featured in the prestigious Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026.
In this update2
Full notes
Full CORDURA update
Read the full published notes in a cleaner layout. The original post stays linked below.
Repeated intro
Hello from Garage51!
What changed
0 fixes0 additions6 changes0 removals
Gameplay
changedTo celebrate, we are finally sharing what we’ve been working on so hard behind the scenes: our first official trailer featuring real gameplay!
changedWhat to Expect in This First Look at GameplayIn this trailer, we are showing the raw, unfiltered reality of stepping into the absolute darkness of CORDURA. Here are the core pillars of the experience we wanted to highlight:
changedWhat to Expect in This First Look at Gameplay4-Player Co-op Expeditions: Survival depends entirely on coordination. In the gameplay, you will see how teamwork is your only shield against the labyrinth, but also how quickly everything can fall apart when panic grips the group.
changedWhat to Expect in This First Look at GameplayThe Mimic: Trust No One, Trust Nothing: We’ve revealed one of our most terrifying mechanics—encountering entities that shouldn’t be there. You will hear the voices of your fallen crew members and cross paths with "people" you’d swear belong to your team... until it’s too late. The auditory paranoia is real.
changedWhat to Expect in This First Look at GameplayPremium Visuals and Atmosphere with a Unique Identity: We want you to feel the heavy oppression of the dark, but crafted on our own terms. We have pushed volumetric lighting and graphical fidelity to deliver total immersion: a premium look combined with a unique, personal, and deeply unsettling art style. Every texture and shadow is designed to make the labyrinth feel like it has its own identity—and that it is, quite literally, alive.
changedWhat to Expect in This First Look at GameplayThe Tension of the Drill: Harvesting Night Roses is never a quiet job. Drilling mechanics generate deafening noise and vibrations that attract whatever is lurking in the shadows. In the video, you will witness the constant struggle between the urgent need to gather resources and the dread of being exposed by the noise.
CORDURA changes
changedTo celebrate, we are finally sharing what we’ve been working on so hard behind the scenes: our first official trailer featuring real gameplay!
changedIn this trailer, we are showing the raw, unfiltered reality of stepping into the absolute darkness of CORDURA. Here are the core pillars of the experience we wanted to highlight:
changed4-Player Co-op Expeditions: Survival depends entirely on coordination. In the gameplay, you will see how teamwork is your only shield against the labyrinth, but also how quickly everything can fall apart when panic grips the group.
changedThe Mimic: Trust No One, Trust Nothing: We’ve revealed one of our most terrifying mechanics—encountering entities that shouldn’t be there. You will hear the voices of your fallen crew members and cross paths with "people" you’d swear belong to your team... until it’s too late. The auditory paranoia is real.
changedPremium Visuals and Atmosphere with a Unique Identity: We want you to feel the heavy oppression of the dark, but crafted on our own terms. We have pushed volumetric lighting and graphical fidelity to deliver total immersion: a premium look combined with a unique, personal, and deeply unsettling art style. Every texture and shadow is designed to make the labyrinth feel like it has its own identity—and that it is, quite literally, alive.
Today is a major milestone for our entire team. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that CORDURA has been featured in the prestigious Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026.
To celebrate, we are finally sharing what we’ve been working on so hard behind the scenes: our first official trailer featuring real gameplay!
Did you miss the live broadcast? Don't worry—grab your headphones, turn off the lights, and check out the video right here:
What to Expect in This First Look at Gameplay
In this trailer, we are showing the raw, unfiltered reality of stepping into the absolute darkness of CORDURA. Here are the core pillars of the experience we wanted to highlight:
4-Player Co-op Expeditions: Survival depends entirely on coordination. In the gameplay, you will see how teamwork is your only shield against the labyrinth, but also how quickly everything can fall apart when panic grips the group.
The Mimic: Trust No One, Trust Nothing: We’ve revealed one of our most terrifying mechanics—encountering entities that shouldn’t be there. You will hear the voices of your fallen crew members and cross paths with "people" you’d swear belong to your team... until it’s too late. The auditory paranoia is real.
Premium Visuals and Atmosphere with a Unique Identity: We want you to feel the heavy oppression of the dark, but crafted on our own terms. We have pushed volumetric lighting and graphical fidelity to deliver total immersion: a premium look combined with a unique, personal, and deeply unsettling art style. Every texture and shadow is designed to make the labyrinth feel like it has its own identity—and that it is, quite literally, alive.
The Tension of the Drill: Harvesting Night Roses is never a quiet job. Drilling mechanics generate deafening noise and vibrations that attract whatever is lurking in the shadows. In the video, you will witness the constant struggle between the urgent need to gather resources and the dread of being exposed by the noise.
A Word of Thanks from the Team
We’ve poured our hearts, souls, and countless sleepless nights into this project at Garage51. Seeing thousands of you join our community over the last few days, breaking wishlist records, and reacting so passionately to the game’s atmosphere means the world to us. Thank you so much for the massive support!
This is just the beginning of the journey into the dark.
