Snail, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNAL) announced that Survivor Mercs will launch its 1.0 version on April 30, 2026. The game will be available on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, marking its transition from Early Access to full global release.

The title is published under the company's indie label, Wandering Wizard. Survivor Mercs has been developed with community feedback through multiple updates during its Early Access phase.

CFO Heidy Chow stated the company's diversification strategy in a recent interview, saying "We don't want to rely on just one IP, we want to be more diversified. Our focus is on building a broader portfolio across genres, platforms, and development models to create a more balanced foundation that can support long-term growth."

Snail Games amended its Software License Agreement with SDE Inc., reducing the annual license fee by $6 million. The savings will be redirected toward internal development and operations. The agreement provides Snail Games with an exclusive worldwide license to publish ARK: Survival Evolved and ARK Survival Ascended.

The company reported that Echoes of Elysium has surpassed 170,000 wishlists as it progresses toward its 1.0 release. Another title, Bellwright, developed by Polish studio Donkey Crew in which Snail Games holds a strategic ownership stake, surpassed 1 million lifetime downloads earlier this year.

Bellwright will be featured in Steam's Medieval Fest next week ahead of its 1.0 release and console port. Snail Games has three internally developed AAA titles in progress for 2027, including For The Stars.

The company stated these releases are part of its strategy to expand beyond the ARK franchise through indie, mid-core, and AAA gaming experiences across multiple platforms.