You awaken in a place you do not know, with no memory of who you are and no one around who will help you. Left only with the option to explore, you begin to… roll? Yes, rolling is the way you get around in The Core.

If that alone interests you, then you’re in luck! After months of feedback from playtesters and hard work done by the solo developer, Electric Machine Games has announced that their debut game, The Core, is set to launch into Steam Early Access on August 13th, 2026!

So, what kind of story is being engineered here? The press release transmits the “narrative-driven action-adventure” game’s intriguing synopsis:

“In The Core, players awaken as an autonomous AI deep within a long-forgotten facility, stripped of their memories and uncertain of their purpose. Exploring a mysterious world of abandoned machinery, forgotten technology, and bleak dystopian landscapes, players must uncover the truth behind their creation while mastering movement, puzzle-solving, exploration, and combat.”

Getting eager to boot up the game? Here are the key features you have to look forward to when August 13th rolls around!

• Three fully playable story chapters.
• 30 standalone challenge missions known as Cain’s Trials.
• Time challenge modes and Steam leaderboards.

While the autonomous AI may be unsure of their purpose, yours is clear. Wishlist the game on Steam and get prepped for the launch of Early Access! And if you want information on The Core‘s developments, you can stay up to date on X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord!