CULVER CITY, Calif., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced that Survivor Mercs will officially launch its 1.0 version on April 30, 2026. Published under the Company’s indie label, Wandering Wizard, the game will be available on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, marking its transition from Early Access into a full global release.
Built alongside its community over multiple updates, Survivor Mercs heads into 1.0 with expanded content, refined systems, and a gameplay experience designed to support long-term player engagement. With its debut on consoles, the title has the potential to reach a broader audience, further strengthening Snail Games’ multi-platform presence.
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The release also reflects Wandering Wizard’s growing role within the Company’s publishing strategy. By supporting projects through development and community feedback, the label continues to bring titles to market that are both polished and positioned for long term relevance, supporting a broader shift toward scalable, internally driven growth.
This direction was recently underscored in an interview with Proactive Investors, where Snail Games highlighted its strategy forming a growing pipeline of titles. CFO Heidy Chow noted, “We don’t want to rely on just one IP, we want to be more diversified. Our focus is on building a broader portfolio across genres, platforms, and development models to create a more balanced foundation that can support long-term growth.” CFO Chow also highlighted the Company’s recently amended Software License Agreement with SDE Inc., which provides the Company with an exclusive worldwide license to publish and sell ARK: Survival Evolved and ARK Survival Ascended. Under this amended agreement, the annual license fee was reduced by $6 million, with the savings being redirected back into internal development and operations. Snail Games is actively broadening its business beyond the ARK franchise through a diversified slate of indie, mid-core, and AAA experiences.
Progress with this strategy is exemplified by Snail Games seeing encouraging traction across its broader pipeline. Echoes of Elysium, an upcoming title currently surpassing 170,000 wishlists, continues to build visibility as it progresses toward its own 1.0 release. Ongoing updates and steady community growth point to strong early interest and reinforce the game’s positioning as a high-potential addition to the Company’s portfolio.
The Company’s expanding pipeline is supported by increased investment in internal development, global studio partnerships, and a continued focus on long-term content creation. Bellwright, developed by Polish studio Donkey Crew, of which Snail Games holds a strategic ownership stake, serves as a clear example of this approach in action. The title surpassed 1 million lifetime downloads earlier this year and continues to see ongoing expansion following its early access launch. It will also be featured in Steam’s Medieval Fest next week, providing additional visibility and further engagement opportunities before its 1.0 release and console port.
This approach extends further into the longer term pipeline, where three internally developed AAA titles are currently in progress for 2027, including For The Stars. Together, this combination of active releases and future facing development supports a more continuous content cycle designed to expand global reach and build a more diversified and durable portfolio over time.
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About Snail, Inc.
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/
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