Springs, Eternal is the New Game From Fullbright, As Founder Steve Gaynor Continues Studio's Solo Developer Era

IGN
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Fullbright has announced Springs, Eternal, a lo-fi narrative game by founder Steve Gaynor, set to release on PC in 2026. The game features a supernatural-inflected first-person exploration experience lasting 2-3 hours, where players interact with guests at a retreat to uncover a romantic relationship's memories. This project follows Gaynor's previous work, including Fullbright Presents: Toilet Spiders, and continues his focus on emotionally-driven storytelling.

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Fullbright has announced a new game titled Springs, Eternal, revealed at the PC Gaming Show. Known for narrative-driven titles like Gone Home, this game will feature branching dialogue paths for the first time. Set in a hot spring, players will engage in conversations with various characters, potentially uncovering their backstories. The studio, now primarily a one-man operation led by founder Steve Gaynor, has faced scrutiny due to past workplace allegations.

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Fullbright has announced Springs, Eternal, a first-person exploration game set in a mysterious hot spring, scheduled for PC release on Steam in 2026. The game, developed primarily by founder Steve Gaynor, features players exploring Stillwater Springs while uncovering a romantic relationship's memories and engaging in branching dialogues with other characters. This marks Gaynor's return after stepping down from the development of Open Roads due to misconduct allegations.

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Fullbright, the studio behind Gone Home, has announced Springs, Eternal, a lo-fi narrative adventure set in a "half-remembered otherworld" where lost souls gather. Scheduled for PC release in 2024, the game features a visual style reminiscent of late '90s games and focuses on exploration and storytelling. Players will navigate the mountain retreat of Stillwater, encountering various characters and uncovering memories over a two-to-three hour experience.