{"rewrite":{"id":"r_faceb8655b7308151c1041b5","clusterId":"c_0cc1f7186c17c489963e7fdd","slug":"we-were-here-tomorrow-launches-october-2026-on-pc-ps5-xbox-series-x-s","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"We Were Here Tomorrow Launches October 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S","summary":"Total Mayhem Games announced during the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026 that the next entry in the We Were Here series, titled We Were Here Tomorrow, will launch in October 2026. The asymmetric co-op adventure is set in the mysterious facility Norcek, where two players awaken and must cooperate to escape. Communication via the series staple walkie-talkie remains central, with each player holding information the other needs to solve puzzles. The new trailer shows scenes of walkie-talkie exchanges and machine puzzles in a high-tech facility, as well as sections where players stand in fields with different gravity. The game also introduces new items, such as generating square cubes and a slime-like attachment that can be pulled, which players must describe to their partner. As players advance deeper, the story reveals why the facility was built, what experiments took place there, and what happened to the people inside. We Were Here Tomorrow is scheduled for release in October 2026 on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Previous titles in the series have gathered tens of thousands of Steam reviews, many rated Very Positive, earning praise from players worldwide.","whyItMatters":"The series' track record of high Steam review scores suggests the upcoming release carries expectations for another polished two-player experience, a niche that continues to grow.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe announcement came during the Future Games Show broadcast on August 27, 2026, as part of gamescom 2026. Total Mayhem Games, the developer behind the We Were Here series, revealed a new trailer alongside the release window. The footage highlights the series\u0026#39; signature walkie-talkie communication, with players exchanging information about puzzles they cannot solve alone. It also introduces new mechanics, including generating square cubes and a slime-like substance that can be attached and pulled, adding variety to the cooperative puzzle-solving.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the research facility Norcek, the game tasks two players with escaping while uncovering the facility\u0026#39;s secrets: its purpose, the experiments conducted there, and the fate of its former occupants. The trailer also shows players standing in areas with different gravity, hinting at additional environmental challenges. Previous We Were Here titles have accumulated tens of thousands of Steam reviews, many earning a Very Positive rating, a sign of the series\u0026#39; strong reception among co-op players. We Were Here Tomorrow is slated for release in October 2026 across PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"In We Were Here Tomorrow, communication is the core mechanic: two players in Norcek share information via walkie-talkie to escape a high-tech facility. New items like generating cubes and a pullable slime add fresh puzzle layers. October 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.","twitterPost":"We Were Here Tomorrow brings the co-op escape series to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for the first time? The trailer shows players in different gravity fields, so expect more than walkie-talkie chatter. Launching October 2026.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Total Mayhem Games unveiled We Were Here Tomorrow at the Future Games Show, confirming an October 2026 release for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The asymmetric co-op adventure returns to the facility Norcek, where walkie-talkie communication is key to solving puzzles and escaping. A new trailer shows off the high-tech setting and gravity-defying challenges.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2608272b\",\"title\":\"New '2-Player Co-op Only' Popular Escape Game 'We Were Here Tomorrow' Set for Release in October 2026; New Footage Showing Puzzle Solving in High-Tech Facility Unveiled\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/27/171330.html\",\"title\":\"Communication Between Two Players Is Key to Escape. 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