Turnbound announces Duels Mode and its January Early Access date!

We're excited to share several major updates for Turnbound, revealed today during Women-Led Games, including our long-awaited Duels Mode, a cozy holiday skin, and the official date for our Early Access launch.

We're also debuting a new trailer during the Women-Led Games showcase, you can watch it and share it now!

Duels Mode launches December 15

One of the community's most requested features is almost here.

Duels allow players to challenge each other directly instead of fighting spirits asynchronously. It's fast, chaotic, strategic and perfect for testing builds with friends or settling, once and for all, whose tile brain truly reigns supreme.

The feature will launch with pre-loaded builds from some of Turnbounds regular creators!

Early Access begins January 22

We're thrilled to confirm that Turnbound will enter Early Access on January 22.

This version includes improved onboarding, polished systems, and months of community-driven refinements. Early Access marks the first time players can experience the full progression loop and expanding content.

A festive holiday skin

Launching alongside Duels on December 15, this limited-time holiday skin brings warm lights, sparkles and winter charm to your board, adding a cozy twist to our spooky little world.

Women-Led Games: a meaningful moment for our team

These announcements coincide with Women-Led Games, a celebration we're proud to be part of as a women-led team.

It's a moment that highlights the voices and creativity behind Turnbound and many other indie titles.

We're proud to share this milestone during an event that uplifts women's voices, creativity and leadership across the industry.

A special thank-you to our community

Turnbound has grown thanks to players who tested builds, shared feedback, discovered bugs, and experimented with increasingly cursed tile combinations. Early Access is the next step in that collaboration, and we can't wait to build the rest of the journey together.

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