Today at IGN Live, Polyarc — a multi-award-winning independent game studio — announced that its latest title, Moss: The Forgotten Relic, will launch on July 16, 2026. Designed as a reimagined adaptation of the award-winning Moss adventures built for PC and console players, the beloved saga arrives for the first time on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, and Nintendo Switch 1|2, as well as being the series’ non-VR release for PlayStation 5, and PC (via Steam with verified Steam Deck support). Players can experience the world of Moss: The Forgotten Relic starting June 8 with the upcoming Steam demo!
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook shaped by ancient magic and forgotten dangers. By bringing together Moss and Moss: Book II in a singular package, The Forgotten Relic covers the full journey of Quill, a young mouse who is thrust into a perilous journey to save her world from arcane forces. The Steam demo for Moss: The Forgotten Relic, launching June 8 prior to its participation in Steam Next Fest, offers players their first opportunity to experience how Moss' unique player-and-hero relationship has been thoughtfully reimagined for PC and consoles.
The unique dual perspective of Moss: The Forgotten Relic defies genre conventions to forge a deeper emotional connection between the player and the game’s hero, turning them into a guardian with Quill as their companion and charge. Together, Quill and the Reader will traverse a fallen kingdom and work to solve clever environmental puzzles in a diorama-like fantasy setting with treacherous foes and obstacles.
With 160+ awards and nominations, Moss is one of the most celebrated modern indie adventure franchises. Blending exploration, environmental puzzles, combat, and a heartfelt connection between player and hero, this fabled story invites players into a timeless fantasy adventure designed to stay with them long after the final page is turned.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Key Features:
- Explore a Fallen Kingdom — Venture through a mythic land marked by the ruins of an ancient realm slowly being reclaimed by nature
- Guide a Hero Who Sees You — Form a powerful bond with Quill, a small but courageous mouse who looks to you for guidance, protection, and trust at every step of her unforgettable journey
- Embark on a Timeless Tale — Uncover hidden secrets, navigate mysterious places, and confront arcane forces in an intimate and epic fable inspired by classic fantasy adventures that features an enchanting orchestral soundtrack by Jason Graves
- Solve Environmental Puzzles — Traverse through handcrafted, diorama-like realms filled with tactile puzzles, hidden paths, and ancient mechanisms woven into the world
- Face Arcane Threats — Confront formidable Arcane creatures forged from steel and magic, with the addition of a “skip combat” accessibility setting for those who simply want to enjoy the story
- Experience Moss as a Singular, Definitive Adventure — Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings Moss, Moss: Book II, and Twilight Garden DLC together as one complete, enhanced experience debuting on PC and console for the first time
- A New Perspective — New for Moss: The Forgotten Relic, witness handcrafted cinematography through newly designed cutscenes and camera systems, alongside modernized visuals and platform-specific enhancements