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Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature Launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on November 10
09 Nov 2026
Mindscape and Dreamhunt Studio bring their nature-inspired puzzle adventure to consoles, following its PC release in 2025. The game features a stone golem, a fox companion and an emotional story about friendship, restoration and the natural world.
Amsterdam, 9 November 2026 – Video game publisher Mindscape and independent developer Dreamhunt Studio have announced that Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on 10 November 2026, bringing the nature-inspired adventure to console players nearly one year after its PC debut.
Developed by the Swiss studio Dreamhunt, the game follows an unlikely friendship between a mysterious stone golem and a curious fox as they explore a world threatened by environmental destruction.
Combining exploration, environmental puzzles and a narrative centred on friendship and ecological restoration, Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature offers an estimated six to eight hours of gameplay.
The console release will also introduce gameplay refinements and quality-of-life improvements, with a free update planned for the existing PC version on Steam.
A Stone Golem and a Fox Embark on a Journey to Restore Nature
The adventure begins when a blue butterfly awakens a mysterious stone golem in a world filled with ancient ruins, forests and traces of a forgotten civilisation.
Players take control of the golem and soon encounter a fox, who becomes a companion throughout the journey.
Together, they travel through natural environments, help woodland creatures and uncover the history of a civilisation whose remains are scattered across the world.
As the story develops, players must reconnect ancient energy sources and solve environmental puzzles to help restore the surrounding ecosystem.
The game explores themes of love, loss and friendship through its characters and the environments they encounter.
Rather than focusing on fast-paced combat, the adventure encourages players to explore their surroundings and understand how different elements of the world interact.
Environmental Puzzles and Exploration Shape the Gameplay
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature combines story-driven exploration with puzzles that require players to examine the environment and find ways to progress.
Ancient structures and forgotten pathways provide clues about the world's history, while interactions with animals and natural elements contribute to the unfolding narrative.
The puzzles are designed to be accessible to younger teenagers and family audiences, while offering challenges that require observation and logical thinking.
Players will also encounter moments of danger during exploration, adding variety to the game's slower-paced approach.
An orchestral soundtrack accompanies the adventure, supporting its emotional storytelling and the atmosphere of its natural environments.
Mindscape has released a new orchestral trailer ahead of the console launch, highlighting the game's music and visual presentation.
Mindscape Brings the Adventure to Consoles Following Its PC Release
The console release follows the game's original PC launch in November 2025, marking approximately one year since its debut.
According to Mindscape, Dreamhunt Studio has introduced several adjustments to improve the flow of levels and the overall playing experience.
These changes include gameplay optimisations and quality-of-life improvements intended to make exploration and puzzle-solving more accessible.
The publisher has also confirmed that PC players will receive the improvements through a free Steam update on 10 November.
Matthijs Kramer, Lead Producer at Mindscape, described the game as an alternative to the action-heavy releases commonly associated with the holiday season.
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature is about reconnecting with the environment, the enduring bonds of friendship and the beauty we find all around us,
Kramer said.
He added that the team was looking forward to introducing console players to the relationship between the fox and the golem.
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature Price and Availability
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature is scheduled to launch on 10 November 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
The game will be available digitally worldwide, with physical editions planned for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in the United Kingdom and Europe.
The PC edition is already available through Steam, with the free gameplay update scheduled to arrive alongside the console release.
The console launch introduces the adventure to a wider audience, including players interested in narrative-driven games that combine environmental storytelling with exploration.
For families and players looking for a shorter adventure, the estimated six-to-eight-hour experience provides an alternative to longer, combat-focused releases.
Official website: https://www.unpetrifiedgame.com/
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989720/Unpetrified_Echoes_of_Nature/
About Mindscape
Mindscape is a Netherlands-based video game publisher and distributor with more than 30 years of experience in the gaming industry.
Its portfolio includes Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature, The Legend of Khiimori, Unicorn Academy: Island of Magic and Dog Man: Bark in Action. The company also distributes games associated with established entertainment brands.
Official website: https://www.mindscape.com/
About Dreamhunt Studio
Dreamhunt Studio is an independent video game developer founded in 2020 and based in Bern, Switzerland.
The studio developed its experience through game jams, experimental projects and game development prototypes before creating Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature.
The game is the studio's debut commercial title, reflecting its focus on exploration, environmental storytelling and character-driven experiences.
