Independent game development studio and Game Republic member IMPRNT and the publisher Silver Lining Interactive have officially announced two major milestones for their upcoming title, Hounded. The game has surpassed 50,000 wishlists on Steam and secured vital financial backing from the UK Games Fund’s Content Fund. Alongside these announcements, the studio unveiled the official new key art for the title across all major platforms and store pages.
The newly released key art showcases the game’s atmospheric tone, central mystery, and magical themes, while featuring the protagonist – a Border Collie named Duke- front and centre.
Key Development Highlights:
- 50,000 Wishlist Milestone: Hounded has officially crossed 50,000 wishlists on Steam, marking strong community engagement ahead of 2027 release.
- UK Games Fund Grant: IMPRNT was awarded funding via the UK Games Fund Content Fund, allowing the studio to expand its core development team to fulfill its full creative vision for the game.
- Updated Key Art: Fresh promotional artwork has been rolled out across Steam, social channels, and media storefronts to better represent the final visual identity of the project.
“The funding from the UK Games Fund is instrumental in the production of Hounded,” said the development team at IMPRNT. “At a time when securing support for new IP is incredibly challenging, the UK Games Fund is leading the way in supporting UK game studios. Thanks to this grant, we’ve brought on the development talent needed to complete Duke’s journey.”
The studio confirmed that while additional project details remain under wraps for now, further announcements regarding gameplay features and progress updates will be shared in the coming months.
