Independent developer and publisher Abylight Studios is pleased to announce that the free demo for S.O.N.A.R. (Submarine Rookie Crew) will officially launch on Steam on September 30, 2026.
S.O.N.A.R. - Submarine Rookie Crew is designed for players who thrive under pressure, blending frantic crew cooperation, deep tactical gameplay, and intense submarine combat. In the upcoming demo, players will experience the challenge of maneuvering a submarine in extreme ocean environments, testing both communication skills and friendships.
• Cooperation amid chaos: Assign roles, manage onboard systems, and keep the submarine sailing safely while facing underwater threats.
• Team up to survive: From plotting courses to damage control, every decision counts. Success hinges entirely on seamless crew coordination.
• Get a taste of deep-sea adventure: Try out the single-player tutorial and two selected missions in preparation for the full release on October 29, 2026.
Whether you're coordinating with friends via voice chat or racing against the clock to patch hull breaches, S.O.N.A.R. delivers an unforgettable deep-sea adventure.
The S.O.N.A.R. demo will be available on Steam starting September 30, 2026. Players can now visit the official Steam store page to add the game to their wishlist, assemble their crew, and stay tuned for the latest updates.
Abylight Barcelona is an independent game studio featuring both veteran developers from the 8-bit era and promising young talent. We focus on gameplay, details, and fun, having created titles like Glory Barracks and City of Gods.
Abylight Studios is an independent game publisher whose portfolio includes Castlevania Requiem (Metacritic: 81), Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo (Metacritic: 82), Glory Barracks, City of Gods, Exographer, and Deep Mine Oxygen Deficit, as well as the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition. The latter launched on Switch, Android, and iOS, earning the title of 2019 iPad Game of the Year. You can purchase our digital games and physical collector's editions via AbyShop.