{"id":677669,"date":"2026-05-18T15:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/677669\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T15:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:06:16","slug":"port-of-jumanah-makes-a-splash-at-steam-ocean-fest-2026-with-an-updated-demo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/677669\/","title":{"rendered":"Port of Jumanah makes a splash at Steam Ocean Fest 2026 with an updated demo!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>18th of May, 2026\u00a0&#8211; Red Dunes Games, in collaboration with Agate, have announced an amazing and substantial updated demo of their 2.5D action-adventure\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2998920\/Port_of_Jumanah\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Port of Jumanah<\/a>, making its debut as part of\u00a0Steam Ocean Fest 2026. Dive headfirst into new game modes, power-ups, and bosses in this fun-filled fantasy adventure beneath the waves.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Port of Jumanah\u00a0beckons players to step into the flippers of Mansour, an unlucky pearl diver thrust into a chaotic, world-saving adventure beneath the waves. Get ready for snappy combat with endlessly replayable roguelite progression while exploring richly varied oceans teeming with bizarre, weapon-wielding sea creatures &#8211; probably not all friendly. Expect an exhilarating underwater odyssey where every dive promises new dangers, discoveries, and delightfully bonkers encounters.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>The new demo lets players explore the underwater world in a whole new way, giving them a real feel for what lies ahead in the full game, scheduled for release in Q3 2026 on PC and consoles.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\tOptimised gameplay:\u00a0Game performance has been boosted for a smoother, more refined gameplay experience.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\u200b&#13;<br \/>\n\tNew game settings menu:\u00a0A fully implemented settings menu is now available, giving players greater control over their experience.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\u200b&#13;<br \/>\n\tCustomizable oxygen mechanics:\u00a0In response to player feedback, an option has been added to turn off oxygen depletion for players who fancy a more relaxed playstyle.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\u200b&#13;<br \/>\n\tNew encounters:\u00a0Players can now meet an additional character while sailing, and there\u2019s a new random boss encounter!<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\u200b&#13;<br \/>\n\tExpanded build options:\u00a0Four new Power-Up Cards have been added, enabling more diverse combat strategies and playstyles.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\u200b&#13;<br \/>\n\tWeapon Shop open for business:\u00a0Professor Aisha\u2019s shop offers an early taste of weapon progression to help players tackle tougher enemies.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\u200b&#13;<br \/>\n\tRefined enemy placement:\u00a0Enemy formations and positioning have been reworked for a balanced combat experience.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\u200b&#13;<br \/>\n\tMore to explore:\u00a0Destructible props drop random items, encouraging you to explore everywhere.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\u00a0&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779116776_551_1.png\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n\u00a0&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe prepared fun surprises under the Ocean for you guys. Please enjoy the game demo and happy diving!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n<br \/>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>The developers have pulled out all the stops to give players an oceanic outing they will never forget!<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Steam Ocean Fest 2026\u00a0runs from 18-25 May 2026 and celebrates exciting new games set above and below the waves. Fans of aquatic exploration and survival will be inundated with opportunities for hijinks on the high seas.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nAbout Agate<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Agate International is one of Indonesia\u2019s leading and largest game development companies, headquartered in Bandung and operating since 2009. 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