# Snail Games video game development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/snail-games-video-game-development
> Updated: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Snail Games USA initially announced ‘9 Yin Sutra: Immortal’, an open-world sandbox training game developed with Unreal Engine 5. The single-player and co-op title features a 1,600 km² map and mechanics centered on cultivation and survival.

Following this, the company announced its Gamescom 2026 lineup, which includes plans for CEO Hai Shi to unveil a new AAA title within the ‘9 Yin Sutra’ universe. This new project is expected to expand upon the ‘Age of Wushu’ IP by introducing an alternate universe and parallel timeline. Other projects mentioned in the lineup include ‘For The Stars’, ‘Bellwright’, ‘Echoes of Elysium’, and ‘Honeycomb: The World Beyond’, the latter of which is scheduled for a September 2026 launch.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Snail Games announces Gamescom 2026 lineup

Snail Games unveiled its Gamescom 2026 lineup, headlined by new AAA titles in the 9 Yin Sutra universe and the space survival game For The Stars.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/snail-games-announces-gamescom-2026-lineup

### 2026-08-03: Snail Games USA unveils open‑world sandbox ‘9 Yin Sutra: Immortal’

Snail Games USA announced “9 Yin Sutra: Immortal”, an Unreal Engine 5 open‑world sandbox game with a 1,600 km² map, launching on PC via Steam.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/snail-games-usa-unveils-openworld-sandbox-9-yin-sutra-immortal

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