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The Core

Also known as The Core, c, core

Discover the world of mystery and self-discovery with The Core, an immersive action-adventure game. As an autonomous AI core, you awaken alone in a long-forgotten facility, your memory lost. Embark on a thrilling journey to uncover your true identity and unravel the purpose behind your creation.

Last update

10 Aug 2026

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Latest update

Patch notesPublished 06 Aug 2026

Early Access Release coming next week!

Hey there! One week left until The Core’s Early Access Release! Are you ready to discover a world of mystery and uncover the truth of what happened to humankind? As an autonomous AI core, you awaken alone in a long-forg…

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11 updates

July 2026
Hello there! CO-OP will be ready for release! Yes, you heard that right: we are adding a co-op to The Core so you and your friends can play together and face the newly added Cain’s Trials! We are planning to add much mo…1 changeGameplay28 Jul 2026
Hello there! We are coming to you with the awaited The Core’s Early Access Release Date Reveal! We’re excited to announce that The Core Early Access will be released on the 13th of August! We are still working on adding…1 changeGameplay20 Jul 2026
June 2026
Steam Next Fest is Here!Hello there! Steam Next Fest is HERE! Join us on the SNF journey and participate in a variety of activities we plan to organize on our Discord! Take part in the Discord Speedrunning Event with cool prizes that we are ru…Event2 changes15 Jun 2026
Steam Next Fest is approaching!Hello there! Steam Next Fest is approaching! Join us on the SNF journey and participate in a variety of activities we plan to organize on our Discord! Just a reminder that the Event starts on the 15th of June! Have a gr…Event1 change09 Jun 2026
May 2026
⚙️ Hello there! ⚙️ Our Second Playtest is rolling out now! Steam post image With a demo build serving as a playtest version, we would be honored to have you as one of our playtesters! This is your chance to experience a…1 changeBalance22 May 2026
Devlog - Art Style and Music DevlogHello there! Today, I wanted to talk a bit about the art style and music in The Core. A lot of the game comes down to atmosphere, so the way the world looks, the way it is lit, and the way it sounds were all important f…Event12 changesUI/audioGameplay21 May 2026
⚙️ Hello, there!⚙️ Playtest is approaching soon! 🗓️ We are starting our playtest on the 22nd of May! If you’re eager to jump into an early build of the game and join our dedicated team of Playtesters, we’d be honored t…7 changesBalanceGameplay21 May 2026
April 2026
Hello there! Our Playtest is rolling out now! If you are eager to join our dedicated team of Playtesters, we would be honored to have you. This is your chance to experience and explore the game and provide valuable feed…1 changeBalance10 Apr 2026
March 2026
Hello there! We are starting our playtest on the 10th of April! If you’re eager to jump into an early build of the game and join our dedicated team of Playtesters, we’d be honored to have you. Simply fill out the form p…1 changeBalance27 Mar 2026
Devlog: Inspiration for the GameHello there! In today’s devlog, we want to share some insights about our inspiration for the game! Let’s jump right in! I’ve been working in mobile games for several years, and one of the things I’ve done is develop pro…Event8 changesGameplayPerformance26 Mar 2026

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