{"rewrite":{"id":"r_a9bc62930e0edf58105fe011","clusterId":"c_3f287833225e316afaac9688","slug":"sheepdog-game-hubert-gets-october-2026-release-on-ps5-and-steam","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Sheepdog Game Hubert Gets October 2026 Release on PS5 and Steam","summary":"Brocap Studio s.r.o. announced Hubert, a third-person game where players control a sheepdog in the northern wilderness. The game releases in October 2026 for PS5 and PC via Steam, with a demo currently available. Players guide sheep, track scents, and manage the grumpy farmer's expectations.","whyItMatters":"Hubert stands out by centering gameplay on realistic dog behaviors like scent tracking and marking, with the dog's inner monologue driving the narrative.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eBrocap Studio s.r.o., based in Brno, Czech Republic, is developing Hubert, a third-person adventure where players take on the role of a sheepdog in the northern wilderness. The game is set for an October 2026 release on PS5 and PC via Steam, and a demo is already available on the platform.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayers control Hubert as he guides distracted flocks of sheep, using barks and running to herd them while navigating harsh weather and rugged terrain. The game emphasizes dog-specific actions such as scent tracking and marking small trees. Hubert\u0026#39;s thoughts are delivered through monologue, as seen in footage where he complains about the sheep\u0026#39;s smell.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story centers on a farm run by a grumpy farmer, where Hubert lives with a girl named Lily. Their relationship develops through daily routines, while Hubert faces a conflict between his life as a sheepdog and the allure of the wild beyond the fences.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Hubert's October 2026 launch on PS5 and Steam puts a demo in players' hands a year early, so the sheepdog's scent-tracking and herding mechanics face public scrutiny before the full release.","twitterPost":"Hubert's October 2026 release on PS5 and Steam is preceded by a demo, letting players test its scent-tracking and herding mechanics early.","threadsPost":"Hubert, the sheepdog game from Brocap Studio, is set for October 2026 on PS5 and Steam, but its demo is already out. That early access means the herding and scent-tracking mechanics get public feedback long before the final version is locked.","newsletterBlurb":"Brocap Studio announced Hubert, a third-person game where you play a sheepdog in the northern wilderness. It launches October 2026 on PS5 and Steam, with a demo already out. The game focuses on realistic dog actions and a story told through the dog's monologue.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260818k\",\"title\":\"Game 'Hubert' Where You Become a Dog That 'Mutters' Human Words Looks Interesting. Use Overly 'Dog-Like' Actions to Adventure Through the Wilderness\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4352,"outputTokens":589,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787034720,"createdAt":"2026-08-18T06:23:46.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-18T06:26:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-18T06:23:46.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_3f287833225e316afaac9688","canonicalTitle":"人間の言葉を“ボヤく”「犬」になるゲーム『Hubert』が面白そう。“犬”すぎるアクションを駆使して大自然を冒険していく","representativeArticleId":"a_bbd11f802972e2c4ce810a21","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Hubert\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-18T03:48:20.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-18T06:30:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-18T06:38:08.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260818k","title":"人間の言葉を“ボヤく”「犬」になるゲーム『Hubert』が面白そう。“犬”すぎるアクションを駆使して大自然を冒険していく"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/18/170852.html","title":"牧羊犬になって未開の荒野を探索―フワフワで自信家の犬が、群れとただ1人の人間を守るADV『Hubert』日本語対応で10月にPC/PS5で発売へ"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Hubert"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}