Weird Beluga has released a 13-minute [1] gameplay preview of its upcoming 3D action-platformer, Duskfade, ahead of its scheduled release.
The preview provides a first look at the game's mechanics and art style, serving as a final promotional push to generate player interest before the title becomes available to the public.
In the footage, players control the protagonist, Zirian, and his mechanical bird companion, Cuckoo. The story centers on Zirian's mission to rescue his sister from a location known as the Clock Tower. The gameplay combines platforming elements with action sequences to navigate the environment.
IGN said the footage is the "opening 13 minutes of gameplay from the gorgeous new 3D action‑platformer Duskfade" [1]. While some reports suggested a shorter seven-minute look at the game, the primary preview consists of 13 minutes [1] of footage.
Duskfade is scheduled to launch on Aug. 13, 2026 [1]. The developer said the game will be available on the Steam platform [1].
The release of the footage coincides with the Mix Summer Game Showcase 2026, where the official gameplay demo launch trailer was featured. The preview highlights the visual fidelity of the world, and the interaction between Zirian and Cuckoo as they progress through the opening stages of the game.
“Zirian must rescue his sister from the Clock Tower.”
The release of a substantial gameplay slice just before launch suggests Weird Beluga is confident in the game's polish and mechanical loop. By anchoring the launch on Steam, the developer is targeting a core PC gaming audience, using the visual style and 'Kingdom Hearts-inspired' elements to differentiate itself in the crowded action-platformer market.
