Adventure Works confirmed during The MIX Summer Game Showcase that LIFTED will be released on July 22, 2026, for PC via Steam. Versions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 have been announced for a later date.
LIFTED is a cinematic puzzle-platforming adventure created by Jeffrey Ashbrook, a former Disney Imagineer who worked on interactive experiences and attractions, including Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. The new trailer showcased an improved visual style of the game, more expressive characters, and a colorful adventure inspired by 1980s blockbusters.
The story follows Arij Buktua, a student trying to earn extra points from Professor Lionel Raventhorpe, but soon finds himself on a journey through time and space with him. Their quest leads them to a legendary tiara, a gift intended for Miss Barton, the professor's great love.
Players will explore locations such as Egypt in 1818 and ancient Mayan civilizations, solve puzzles, overcome platforming challenges, and avoid historical mishaps. Adventure Works emphasizes that LIFTED aims for a sense of childlike imagination, cinematic magic, and family-friendly adventure without violence.
The script is written by Nick Gambino, an award winner at the Austin Film Festival. The game will feature text support for a range of languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Japanese, Korean, and simplified and traditional Chinese.
