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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \u2013 Busan, South Korea \/ Turin, Italy \u2014 March 6, 2026 –\u00a0Following the success of their psychological horror title\u00a0Loan Shark, indie developer Studio Ortica Today launches\u00a0Birds Watching, a new atmospheric experience built around observation, mystery, and quiet tension. The game is available now on PC via Steam.<\/p>\n
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Known for their distinctive tone and unsettling storytelling, Studio Ortica continues to expand its creative universe with\u00a0Birds Watching. The new title shifts focus toward environmental storytelling and discovery, inviting players into a world where patience, curiosity, and careful observation reveal far more than expected.After building strong momentum with\u00a0Loan Shark, which earned a dedicated following and positive community reception, the Turin-based studio returns with a new experience that blends mood-driven gameplay with its signature psychological edge.
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Players can step into the world of\u00a0Birds Watching\u00a0Today and uncover its layered atmosphere and hidden details firsthand.
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Advanced Praise For BIRDS WATCHING
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“If Birds Watching isn’t already on your radar, please change that immediately. Birding has never been so unnerving…”\u00a0@LiterateElf \u2013 Em Flint (@LiterateElf), Senior Features Writer, Kyusai Media (Full preview: kyusaimedia.com\/birds-watching-preview\/)
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“It\u2019s an utterly unexpected swerve that absolutely hooked me.”\u00a0rogue.site\u00a0\u2013 JP, Rogue (From their Steam Next Fest demo roundup: rogue.site\/editorials\/10-more-demos-from-steam-next-fest-you-should-check-out)
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“It’s diabolically good.”\u00a0@darkproductllc\u2013 Dark Product (@darkproductllc)\u00a0\ud83d\ude0a
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“Who Knew Bird Watching Could Be Scary”\u00a0@CluckersBrood \u2013 Cluckers Brood (@CluckersBrood)\u00a0“…it’s great!”\u00a0\u00a0@maashton_\u2013 mashton (@maashton_)\u00a0\u00a0Console players will not have to wait long.\u00a0Dark Product will publish\u00a0Birds Watching\u00a0on consoles this summer, with additional platform details to be announced soon.<\/p>\n
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Birds Watching is available now on Steam.<\/p>\n
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About Studio OrticaStudio Ortica is an independent game development team based in Turin, Italy, dedicated to crafting evocative, narrative driven interactive experiences that blend atmosphere, emotion, and experimentation. Composed of Nicola Dau, Luca Folino, and Samuele Petrucci, the studio focuses on small but impactful games developed with creative intent and agile production philosophies.<\/p>\n
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