The Road Of Dust And Sorrow Delayed to February 2027 Press ReleaseNews 12 Nov Written by Legacy Jill Macclesfield, UK – 11 November 2026 Indie horror hit, The Road of Dust and Sorrow (TRODAS), by dev team Painted Black Games and publisher Silver Lining Interactive, took center stage at tonight’s Golden Joystick Awards, dropping a rapid-fire, hand-animated trailer that gave fans a good look into the dangerous journey of the main characters - Katherine and Ava. Alongside the visual showcase came a player-first announcement: off the back of a runaway Steam Next Fest performance, the team have officially moved the release date to 19 February 2027. “No Half-Measures”: Player-First Game Development When developer Painted Black Games first dropped a playable demo for The Road of Dust and Sorrow earlier this year, they were met with a groundswell of community support that would fundamentally affect how the game reaches the finish line. This only amplified during last month’s Next Fest, with over 20 000 demo downloads! "The passion and feedback from our demo was incredibly valuable," said Roman, Developer at Painted Black Games. "Players connected with Katherine and Ava on a level we only dreamed of when we first set the page live. They gave us great, actionable notes. So, we made a promise to build something special, and taking these extra few weeks means delivering the absolute best version of this game. No half measures." Rather than rushing to meet a holiday deadline, the team is putting its rapidly growing community first. The Road Of Dust And Sorrow has recently passed a stunning milestone of over 200 000 wishlists on Steam, and even more across PlayStation 5 & XBOX. "Tonight’s showstopping trailer highlights the artistic heart of TRODAS," added Ross at Silver Lining Interactive. "We’ve had incredible artists working on this project, and the final trailer is simply mind-blowing. It’s a credit to human creativity and passion - and so is the game. We’re certain extra time will benefit both the developers and the players, we all want to have an unforgettable experience." Physical Edition Coming For PS5 "The number one question we hear is: 'Can I get a physical copy?'" says Dan, Senior Producer at Silver Lining Interactive. "Knowing players want Katherine and Ava’s story on their shelves alongside the classic '90s horror games that inspired the team is an unbelievable feeling. We’re extremely proud to confirm it is happening." Key Highlights - New Launch Date: 19 February 2027 - Platforms: Steam, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X/S, Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2 - Just confirmed PS5 Physical Edition: Pre-Orders open now - The Road Of Dust And Sorrow featured in Golden Joysticks with a carefully hand-crafted animated trailer. - The team announced a new release date, following community feedback and support. - The game recently passed over 200,000 wishlists on Steam. PCPlaystationPS5XboxXbox Series X|SSteamSilver Lining InteractivePainted Black GamesThe Road Of Dust And Sorrow Legacy Jill Previous Previous Deceptively Cute Horror Adventure - A Pet Shop After Dark Is Out Now on Consoles Next Next PlayStation Plus Catalog November 10, 2026
The Road Of Dust And Sorrow Delayed to February 2027 Press ReleaseNews 12 Nov Written by Legacy Jill Macclesfield, UK – 11 November 2026 Indie horror hit, The Road of Dust and Sorrow (TRODAS), by dev team Painted Black Games and publisher Silver Lining Interactive, took center stage at tonight’s Golden Joystick Awards, dropping a rapid-fire, hand-animated trailer that gave fans a good look into the dangerous journey of the main characters - Katherine and Ava. Alongside the visual showcase came a player-first announcement: off the back of a runaway Steam Next Fest performance, the team have officially moved the release date to 19 February 2027. “No Half-Measures”: Player-First Game Development When developer Painted Black Games first dropped a playable demo for The Road of Dust and Sorrow earlier this year, they were met with a groundswell of community support that would fundamentally affect how the game reaches the finish line. This only amplified during last month’s Next Fest, with over 20 000 demo downloads! "The passion and feedback from our demo was incredibly valuable," said Roman, Developer at Painted Black Games. "Players connected with Katherine and Ava on a level we only dreamed of when we first set the page live. They gave us great, actionable notes. So, we made a promise to build something special, and taking these extra few weeks means delivering the absolute best version of this game. No half measures." Rather than rushing to meet a holiday deadline, the team is putting its rapidly growing community first. The Road Of Dust And Sorrow has recently passed a stunning milestone of over 200 000 wishlists on Steam, and even more across PlayStation 5 & XBOX. "Tonight’s showstopping trailer highlights the artistic heart of TRODAS," added Ross at Silver Lining Interactive. "We’ve had incredible artists working on this project, and the final trailer is simply mind-blowing. It’s a credit to human creativity and passion - and so is the game. We’re certain extra time will benefit both the developers and the players, we all want to have an unforgettable experience." Physical Edition Coming For PS5 "The number one question we hear is: 'Can I get a physical copy?'" says Dan, Senior Producer at Silver Lining Interactive. "Knowing players want Katherine and Ava’s story on their shelves alongside the classic '90s horror games that inspired the team is an unbelievable feeling. We’re extremely proud to confirm it is happening." Key Highlights - New Launch Date: 19 February 2027 - Platforms: Steam, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X/S, Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2 - Just confirmed PS5 Physical Edition: Pre-Orders open now - The Road Of Dust And Sorrow featured in Golden Joysticks with a carefully hand-crafted animated trailer. - The team announced a new release date, following community feedback and support. - The game recently passed over 200,000 wishlists on Steam. PCPlaystationPS5XboxXbox Series X|SSteamSilver Lining InteractivePainted Black GamesThe Road Of Dust And Sorrow Legacy Jill
