ByteRockers' Games Partners with Elysium Games to Publish NEO BERLIN 2087
Emanuela
(15. July 2026 15:00
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ByteRockers' Games Partners with Elysium Games to Publish Cyberpunk Detective Thriller NEO BERLIN 2087!
The publishing deal was unveiled alongside an unofficial world-record planetarium dome event that kicked off a summer full of surprises..
BERLIN, GERMANY – July 15, 2026 – Independent video game publisher ByteRockers' Games is thrilled to officially announce a brand-new publishing partnership with local developer Elysium Games to bring the highly anticipated, cinematic cyberpunk detective thriller NEO BERLIN 2087 to players worldwide.
The major partnership was revealed during a massive, unconventional summer celebration hosted at Berlin's historic Zeiss-Großplanetarium, where the local indie scene, journalists, political figures, and the families of employees gathered for an evening combining science and interactive entertainment.
Rather than paying for an expensive, official Guinness World Record award, the team chose to stay true to its independent roots - utilizing the budget to upgrade the event's catering instead of actually claiming their achievement: a live play session of ByteRockers' space game Exovia projected directly onto the planetarium's giant dome, transforming it into one of the largest video game screens in the world! To top off the cosmic theme, ByteRockers' CEO Maik surprised the crowd by appearing in a real, fully operational space suit. The planetarium team followed up with a presentation, linking gaming and science together.
A Grounded, Narrative Vision for NEO BERLIN 2087
The centerpiece of the evening was an exclusive new sneak peek at NEO BERLIN 2087, marking a fresh communication chapter for the game. While early cinematic trailers led some corners of the community to mistake the project for a massive, open-world AAA blockbuster, both ByteRockers' Games and Elysium Games are using this partnership to reset expectations and emphasize the project's dedicated indie scope.
NEO BERLIN 2087 is not an open-world RPG, but rather a deeply focused, atmospheric cyberpunk detective thriller. While the title offers players choices in player dialogue and tactical playstyles, the experience features linear, handcrafted level designs built around a fixed, suspenseful thriller plot. Switching seamlessly between first- and third-person views, the players can decide between a stealthy approach or a frontal confrontation with guns blazing. The team is dedicated to delivering a polished, emotionally resonant indie adventure, rather than an unfeasible AAA sandbox.
The NEO BERLIN 2087 signing was just one of three major milestones unveiled during the planetarium showcase. ByteRockers' Games also utilized the stage to introduce:
• Rosaby Roots: The next title from Let Them Trade developer Spaceflower - a cozy, charming plant shop simulator.
• Lavender Fields: An upcoming, highly atmospheric horror project developed by Alchemical Works, officially signed to the ByteRockers publishing portfolio.
Gamers looking to dive into the current ByteRockers' catalog will not have to wait long. The publisher announced a massive Publisher Steam Sale running from July 15 to July 29, offering deep discounts across its entire library of released games.
Looking ahead to Gamescom 2026!
Members of the press and content creators are invited to get an exclusive, hands-on look at the publisher's upcoming lineup. Media appointments are now open for Gamescom, where playable builds and developer interviews will be offered.
About ByteRockers' Games Berlin-based development studio and publisher of indie games that loves to rock n' roll. Currently working on the code-based bullet hell Net.Attack() and a space-themed mining simulator named Exovia, the company has a long track record of releasing quality games since 2018.
As publishing partner and proud resident of the German games capital, supporting small teams with fresh ideas has become the signature of ByteRockers' Games, who make a point to show face at local events of all sizes and even take on the role as industry advocate with the politicians and media in town.
