From Press Release:
LOS GATOS, Calif. – Sept. 3, 2026 – Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie games on PC and console, today announced a partnership with IceCrack Games to publish Sil and the Fading World, a solo-raiding action RPG inspired by the epic raid boss encounters of classic MMOs and the deep buildcrafting of ARPGs. Featuring multi-phase boss encounters, immersive third-person combat, and deep character build customization, Sil and the Fading World challenges players to face MMO-inspired raid bosses alone – no group and no queue required. To celebrate the partnership, players can jump into Sil and the Fading World right now with the free demo available on Steam and join the official Sil and the Fading World Discord for opportunities to participate in upcoming community tests.
This partnership brings together Arc Games’ worldwide publishing expertise and IceCrack Games’ creative vision for Sil and the Fading World, their debut game reflecting their passion for theorycrafting and optimization. Under this collaboration, Arc Games will support global distribution, marketing, and long-term strategy for Sil and the Fading World, while IceCrack Games will continue to lead development and creative direction.
Play the free demo for Sil and the Fading World, available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3366110/Sil_and_the_Fading_World_Demo/
Join the official IceCrack Games Discord for upcoming playtest opportunities: https://discord.gg/8q9MWY5vzj
“Sil and the Fading World immediately stood out to us with its distinct approach to bringing the challenge of MMO-inspired raid encounters into a solo action RPG,” said Yoon Im, CEO of Arc Games. “We’re thrilled to partner with IceCrack Games to help bring their vision to players.”
“As a small independent team, we’ve poured our passion for RPGs, theory-crafting, and challenging raid encounters into Sil and the Fading World,” said Bardh Dervishaj, Co-Founder of IceCrack Games. “Partnering with Arc Games is an incredible milestone for us. We’re excited to have a partner who believes in what we’re building and can help us bring the game to even more players.”
ABOUT SIL AND THE FADING WORLD
Face MMO raid bosses alone. Inspired by the epic raid encounters of classic MMOs and the deep buildcrafting of iconic ARPGs, Sil and the Fading World is a solo-raiding action RPG that lets you take on epic raid-style boss encounters, no group and no queue required! Craft your perfect build from 9 class specializations, a 200+ node skill tree, and 100+ unique items and more. Every fight will test your might in visceral third-person close combat as you challenge intense multi-phase bosses and forge your own destiny along the way. No Group, No Queue, All Boss Raids!
Key Features
- A Solo Challenge: Face off against powerful foes in epic raid boss-style battles inspired by classic MMOs. Fight, challenge, and win when and where you want.
- No Group, No Queue, No Problem: This solo-raiding action RPG lets you take on epic raid-style boss encounters on your schedule. Play when you want.
- Play Your Way: Customize your build with 9 unique class specializations and a wealth of magical items from a deep, randomized loot system. Perfect your gear and experiment with powerful items and define your strategy. Put your build mastery to the ultimate test!
- Fast and Fluid Third-Person Combat: Cleave through enemy swarms and challenge deadly bosses in thrilling, high-velocity third-person action. Execute tight skill combinations with rotation-based combat inspired by MMOs and control the arena with powerful abilities and swift decision-making where every second counts.
- Powerful Relics and Soul Crystals: Harness ancient relics to embed Soul Crystals containing the essence of defeated bosses, turning your foes’ own strengths against them.
- Challenge Yourself with More Dangerous Dungeons: In the Abyss, the raids you’ve conquered before offer exponentially better rewards while exponentially increasing in difficulty. How high can you climb, and how long can you survive?
ABOUT ICECRACK GAMES
IceCrack Games is an independent game development studio based in Switzerland, founded by twin brothers with a shared passion for RPGs, competitive gaming, theory-crafting, and game development. The studio is dedicated to creating deep, challenging gameplay experiences inspired by the games its founders love to play. Sil and the Fading World, a solo-raiding action RPG combining MMO-inspired raid boss encounters with deep ARPG character progression and buildcrafting, is the studio’s debut title.
For more information, visit https://icecrackgames.ch.
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games, including premium and live-service titles, across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death and Frosthaven. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences.
For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.
