Developer Future Cat Games is currently working ongardening-themed mysteryMargin of the Strange, but there’s now another way to experience their previous title. The expandedOneShot: World Machine Editionhas lined up a July 16, 2025 debut onSteam.
Following a few years after the originalOneShot‘s PC launch back in 2016,World Machine Editionmade its way to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in September 2022. It’s not just a simple re-release with enhancements.World Machine Editionwas rebuilt for consoles and portables from the ground up, complete with a new engine and new user interface.
There are also new hidden collectibles scattered throughout the world, which challenges players with puzzles that require working between two realities. Other updated features include a “Friends” character profile gallery — as well as one full of cutscene art — guest artist wallpapers, a music box, and full controller support.
The setup ofOneShotis simple enough. You’re a child exploring a strange new world in an attempt to restore a sun that’s been dead for a long time. It is, in fact, a big ol’ light bulb. Doing so involves a lot of fourth-wall-breaking actions, like messing around with the computer’s operating system outside of the game. Throughout the journey, you as the player end up developing an interesting relationship of your own with protagonist Niko.
If you plan on going portable with this one,OneShotnow fully supports Steam Deck. The originalOneShotwas a really cool mix of puzzling and adventuring with a memorable aesthetic and some solid jams. That the updated version essentially introduced more stuff to an already fun game is reason enough to give this one a spin when it hits Steam later this month.
