Cast Outs: Making Co-op Magic in a Modern Day Fantasy London Playground

IGN
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Cast Outs is a new co-op PvE game from UK studio Twisted Works, designed for 2-4 players. Set in a fantastical version of modern-day London, players take on the roles of refugees battling through missions with team combos and magical powers. The game features a progression system, charm crafting, and a focus on emergent gameplay. Planned for PC, PS5, and Xbox with crossplay, no release date has been announced yet.

2025-12-04 | Gematsu: Modern-fantasy London-set co-op action game Cast Outs announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Twisted Works has announced "Cast Outs," a modern-fantasy co-op action game set in a reimagined London, planned for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC with an early access beta in early 2027. Players will engage in magical combat, utilizing unique heroes and cooperative gameplay against mythological threats. The game emphasizes teamwork and features various modes, though it will not support single-player. A public demo is anticipated soon.

2025-12-04 | Push Square: Sony London's Cancelled PS5 Game Seemingly Revived as Cast Outs

At least some concepts from the cancelled PS5 game by Sony London Studio have been revived in "Cast Outs," an online co-op game developed by a team including eight former London Studio developers. Set in an urban fantasy London, players use magic to navigate and combat enemies. Twisted Works aims for an early access beta in early 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version under consideration.

2025-12-05 | Insider Gaming: Cast Outs Reveal Trailer Drops, Features Developers From Closed Sony London Studio Team

Sony's London Studio has rebranded as Twisted Works and revealed a new game titled Cast Outs, reminiscent of a canceled PS5 project. This online co-op game combines fantasy elements with a London setting, featuring spellcasting akin to brawling and shooting. An early access beta is planned for early 2027. The studio, now smaller, consists of former London Studio members who focused on gadget-based games.

2025-12-05 | Eurogamer: Sony London's cancelled fantasy multiplayer seemingly gets new lease of life in Cast Outs

Twisted Works has announced "Cast Outs," an online co-op combat game set in a fantasy version of London, reminiscent of a cancelled project from Sony's London Studio. The game allows up to four players to use magical spells in a modern urban setting. It combines elements of brawlers and shooters for cooperative gameplay. "Cast Outs" will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, with a release date yet to be announced.

2025-12-08 | GamesIndustry.biz: Former PlayStation London devs establish new studio Twisted Works

Former developers from PlayStation London Studio, Disney Interactive, and Square Enix have founded a new studio called Twisted Works, focusing on innovative IP in a cautious market. Led by CEO James Brace, the studio is developing its first title, "Cast Outs," a co-op game set in a fantasy version of London. The studio aims for sustainable success rather than fleeting popularity. PlayStation London was closed in May 2024 amid significant layoffs at Sony.