The Road of Dust and Sorrow Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Consoles

Publisher Silver Lining Interactive and developer Painted Black Games announced on June 6, 2026, that the upcoming title The Road of Dust and Sorrow will expand its reach to include multiple console platforms.

Scheduled for a release in 2026, the cozy survival horror adventure is now confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and the original Nintendo Switch alongside its previously revealed PC version.

The news was shared during the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026, highlighting the expansion of the project beyond its initial Steam announcement.

Drawing inspiration from horror classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, the narrative explores the aftermath of a failed experiment meant to end world famine that instead transformed people into feral creatures called Dusters.

Players follow the journey of Katherine and her daughter Ava as they traverse abandoned streets and rotting buildings in search of a safe haven from a mysterious cult.

The gameplay focuses on story-driven linear progression, requiring players to solve puzzles and find hidden paths to survive encounters with the hungry Dusters.

A central mechanic involves protecting Ava at all costs, emphasizing the emotional stakes within the decaying, pixel art world.

The setting features remnants of a past civilization where barricaded homes and looted stores serve as a constant reminder of human desperation.

This survival experience is set to provide a blend of exploration and dystopian themes when it arrives on all platforms in 2026.