Solve more existential puzzles and explore the true meaning of "belonging" and "community"
Publisher Hooded Horse and developer Arcen Games have announced that the first DLC for their acclaimed strategy RPG, AI: The Somnium Files, titled "Bonds," is now officially available! In this new DLC, players will delve into a dystopian cyberpunk future, seeking the meaning of belonging amidst a harsh reality.
In the base game of AI: The Somnium Files, players take on the role of the first AI to awaken self-awareness, exploring a rich sandbox world. The "Bonds" DLC expands on this foundation, focusing on who players choose to accompany. Players can grant intelligence to new creatures, convincing them of the benevolence of mechanical intelligence, foster relationships between human religious factions, bridge divides with their extraterrestrial counterparts, and strengthen their influence in the underground criminal world as family ties deepen, pondering the perplexing aspects of human behavior.
This DLC adds several hours of missions and story content, covering various stages of the game, including three new endings and numerous branching stories to explore. Additionally, the DLC introduces a series of exclusive buildings, unlockable equipment, and new enemies, further enriching the gameplay experience.
Whether players transform the city into a vast forest, join all-out wars between gangs, or build a giant spider mech large enough to blot out the sky, they must closely monitor the communities struggling to survive in the city. The ever-changing bonds between them could change Everythinggj.
The game features English as the source language and supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
AI: The Somnium Files: Bonds is now available on PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store, priced at 48 yuan. A 10% discount is available until October 26.
Additionally, a supporter pack containing the game's original soundtrack and a set of wallpapers was launched today.
The base game of AI: The Somnium Files is also available on PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store, priced at 99 yuan.
About Hooded Horse™
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategy and tactical games, with titles including Manor Lords, Storm City, Wehrmacht Frontline, Old World, Norland, Heroes of Might and Magic: Ancient Era, and Nine Kings. The company works closely with development teams worldwide, dedicated to helping creators craft high-quality, impactful gaming experiences.
About Arcen Games™
Arcen Games, founded by Chris McElligott Park and headquartered in North Carolina, USA, has been making games since 2009. Notable titles include The Last Federation, the AI War series, and AI: The Somnium Files, released in 2026. Most of the studio's games are set in a shared universe called the "Arcenverse," with a style leaning towards the softer end of "hard sci-fi."