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Independent developer of narrative games; creators of ink.

Games: A Highland Song, Forever Labyrinth, Overboard, Expelled, Heaven's Vault, 80 Days, Sorcery! and Pendragon. Incoming: TR-49

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TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
Reposted by inkle
There's a new puzzle adventure coming on January 21 from
@inkle.co: "A World War II computer. An archive of lost books. A world-changing secret." We've gotten to try TR-49 already... Let's just say you'll want to wishlist this one ASAP. #indiegames

punishedbacklog.com/inkle-tr-49-...
You Should Be Very Excited for inkle's New Puzzle Game
TR-49, a new game by inkle Studios set to release on January 21, 2026, features a World War II computer and an archive of lost books.
punishedbacklog.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
In case you missed it: inkle's next game will be out in less than two weeks.

If our account disappears between then and now, this trailer is why.
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Reposted by inkle
A short post on the opening lines of a game: how they work, and what they can do. (With examples. Possibly indulgent, but I think the topic is interesting.)
Opening lines
So? How should we begin?
medium.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Reposted by inkle
In this week’s new game digest: a new Tetris game, The Division, Heartopia, Game Freak and NetEase games close, Inkle’s new game, a glut of indie platformers and more: mobilegamer.biz/new-game-dig...
New game digest: Tetris, The Division, Heartopia, Game Freak and NetEase titles close, more
We’ve also got Inkle’s new game and a glut of indie platfomers in this week’s mobile game news update.
mobilegamer.biz
January 9, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Reposted by inkle
TR-49 is out on 21st Jan!!!!

It’s the product of the wonderful @inkle.co team and a truly genius idea - but that’s classified for now…

But seriously, I loved working on this last year with @jon.inkle.co and @paulwarren.bsky.social 😊 and from the bits I’ve heard, @pabosher.com is brilliant too!
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Reposted by inkle
Happy holidays from AdventureX! We're in our annual winter slumber, but already starting to plan for #AdvX26... 😉

In the meantime, VODs of this year's talks, panel and show are being released on our Youtube channel every few days until the end of January! youtube.com/@AdventureX/videos
AdventureX - YouTube
Videos from AdventureX: The Narrative Games Convention.
youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Reposted by inkle
"Are you there? Can you hear me?"

Thrilled to be back for another inkle game! A very different game (and role) from Highland Song, but that's no surprise. I shouldn't say much, but I hope the many hours of joint recording with @jon.inkle.co and @rmcloughlin.bsky.social speak for themselves
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Reposted by inkle
Looking forward to sharing my thoughts on this game once it releases on Jan 21st. Can't wait! @jon.inkle.co @inkle.co @pvbuk.bsky.social

youtu.be/NEIyvjVQCAE?...
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Reposted by inkle
Experience a new narrative deduction game wrapped in an audio drama, as TR-49 will be released later this month on mobile and PC. #TR49
Experience a new narrative deduction game wrapped in an audio drama, as TR-49 will be released later this month on mobile and PC. #TR49
Experience a new narrative deduction game wrapped in an audio drama, as TR-49 will be released later this month on mobile and PC
dlvr.it
January 7, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Reposted by inkle
This game was the best thing I played last year, and would have been my GOTY if it were, well, out yet. Always a joy to work with @inkle.co.
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Reposted by inkle
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Reposted by inkle
I had the pleasure of testing this a few weeks ago and it got its hooks in my brain in a very special, unsettling way.

Everyone should check it out.
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Reposted by inkle
Inkle was awesome enough to let me test this a little last year! So believe me when I say that YOU SHOULD REALLY GO WISHLIST THIS IMMEDIATELY.
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Reposted by inkle
inkle have done it once again (it's weird. and very good.)
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Reposted by inkle
If you like to feel clever while listening to a good story, wishlist this immediately!

(And everybody will praise the visuals, the voiceovers, the puzzle &c but, really, the best thing about this game is the immersive haptic vibrations making you feel like you actually operate the machine!)
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Reposted by inkle
Got to try this demo (and a Steam Deck for the first time) a couple of months ago. Good stuff. I'm excited to sit down with it.
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Reposted by inkle
January 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Reposted by inkle
This is our first pre-order on iOS. On iPad in particular, it's *delicious*

App Store link: 👉 apps.apple.com/app/tr-49/id...
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Reposted by inkle
This is going to be so good.
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Reposted by inkle
This looks weird (compliment). I love the voice acting.
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Reposted by inkle
mystery game about combing a database to make connections and discover information? say no more, sign me up
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Reposted by inkle
*polite cough*

Crowd sourcing a solution to the puzzle that has so far eluded us on 21st January, maybe you can help us?
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Reposted by inkle
No idea how inkle knocks these out as regularly as they do but NEW COOL MYSTERY GAME
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Reposted by inkle
Hi hi hi hi hi hello hi hello yes put game in pelican mouth
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Reposted by inkle
Cannot wait for this.
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨

TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.

DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck

This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM