Snail, Inc. and Loric Games Launched Echoes of Elysium in Early Access on Steam
Rhea-AI Summary
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) and Loric Games launched Echoes of Elysium in Steam Early Access on January 28, 2026. The airborne open-world cooperative survival title surpassed 150,000 wishlists pre-launch and is available at $19.99 with a first-week 10% discount.
The partnership leverages veteran development talent and Early Access iteration to pursue long-tail engagement, recurring content, and diversified revenue streams for Snail.
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- 150,000+ Steam wishlists indicating strong pre-launch demand
- Launched in Steam Early Access to enable iterative community-driven development
- Retail price set at $19.99 with a 10% first-week launch discount
- Publishing partnership with seasoned studio Loric Games and veteran talent
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SNAL gained 0.56%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Sector peers show mixed performance: TBH up 8.31%, while MSGM, BHAT, and GXAI are down, and GIGM is flat. With SNAL down 2.89% and no broad, same-direction peer move, trading appears more company-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Conference presentation | Neutral | -0.1% | Announcement of participation in Noble Capital virtual equity conference and webcast. |
| Jan 15 | Sales performance update | Positive | +2.5% | Reported strong Steam Winter Sale results with large unit-sales multiples for key titles. |
| Jan 08 | Conference participation | Neutral | -1.3% | ICR Conference participation focused on meetings with institutional investors. |
| Dec 30 | Engagement milestones | Positive | -2.4% | Reported high engagement across core IPs and multi‑year content roadmap through 2027. |
| Dec 16 | Investor Day roadmap | Positive | -1.1% | Investor Day outlining digital ecosystem, $USDO stablecoin, and extended ARK content roadmap. |
Positive operational updates (sales strength, ecosystem plans, engagement milestones) have sometimes coincided with negative price reactions, while strong promotional results once aligned with a price gain.
Over the last few months, Snail highlighted conferences and ecosystem-building alongside game performance. On Dec 16, 2025, an Investor Day detailed ARK roadmap and digital initiatives like the $USDO stablecoin (news_id 948664). Year-end engagement milestones across core IPs followed on Dec 30, 2025 (951844957750954854, 1003363) focused on investor outreach. Today’s new game launch extends this effort to broaden the title lineup.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights the Early Access launch of Echoes of Elysium on Steam at $19.99, supported by more than 150,000 wishlists and veteran MMO development talent. It fits Snail’s strategy of diversifying beyond its core ARK franchise with scalable, community‑driven titles. In light of prior filings that detailed revenue declines and losses, investors may watch how this game contributes to engagement, monetization durability, and the company’s broader content roadmap execution.
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, in partnership with independent development studio Loric Games, officially launched Echoes of Elysium on Steam Early Access.
Echoes of Elysium blends open-world exploration, crafting, and cooperative survival gameplay in an airborne setting, positioning the title within a high-engagement genre that continues to demonstrate community-driven growth. Since its reveal, the game has surpassed 150,000 wishlists on Steam, signaling early demand and strong visibility ahead of its Early Access launch.
Watch the Echoes of Elysium Official Launch Trailer
The partnership with Loric Games reflects Snail’s publishing strategy of backing experienced development teams, leveraging proven creative leadership, and identifying projects with clear audience and market fit. Loric Games’ pedigree in building immersive worlds and sustaining player communities aligns closely with Snail’s focus on scalable titles capable of long-tail performance through ongoing updates and community engagement.
“Echoes of Elysium represents the exact type of opportunity we actively seek; original IP built by seasoned developers, strong early audience traction, and a design foundation that supports long-term content expansion.” said Peter Kang, SVP of Business Development at Snail, Inc.
For Snail, Echoes of Elysium adds to a growing lineup of titles designed to complement the Company’s established franchises while diversifying potential revenue streams and expanding its presence. With Early Access serving as a platform for iterative development and community-driven refinement, Snail Games expects Echoes of Elysium to benefit from extended engagement cycles and recurring content opportunities over time reflected in their initial roadmap.
Echoes of Elysium launched on Steam for
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Echoes of Elysium Press Kit | Steam
About Snail, Inc.
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: snail.com
About Loric Games
Loric Games, a venture-backed game development company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, stands at the forefront of creating immersive online gaming experiences. With a commitment to innovation, Loric Games continues to captivate audiences worldwide. loricgames.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and in Snail Games’ public filings with the SEC and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the partnership with Loric Games that reflects Snail’s publishing strategy of backing experienced development teams, leveraging proven creative leadership, and identifying projects with clear audience/market fit and Loric Games’ pedigree in building immersive worlds and sustaining player communities aligns closely with Snail’s focus on scalable titles capable of long-tail performance through ongoing updates and community engagement. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed by the Company with the SEC on March 26, 2025 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC, including the Company's Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Investor Contact:
John Yi and Steven Shinmachi
Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860
SNAL@gateway-grp.com
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