Selkies Interactive is inviting players to dive back into the depths with a brand-new Echoes of Mora demo update, now live on Steam just in time for the holiday season. Alongside the demo refresh, the Berlin-based indie studio has confirmed that its debut narrative adventure will officially launch on PC and Steam VR in March 2026.
Fresh from appearances at the Deutsche Indie Showcase and UploadVR Showcase, Echoes of Mora continues to gain momentum as one of the most promising upcoming story-driven mystery games.
A Renewed Demo Experience Now Live on Steam
The newly updated Echoes of Mora Steam demo showcases a significantly refined PC experience, complete with a dedicated VR mode. This update represents months of community-driven improvements, with Selkies Interactive implementing player feedback to deepen immersion and emotional storytelling.
To expand accessibility, the demo now supports six additional languages:
- German
- French
- Simplified Chinese
- Japanese
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Ukrainian
These additions make the haunting underwater mystery more accessible to a global audience ahead of its full release.
Explore a Sunken Village and a Time-Bending Mystery
In Echoes of Mora, players descend into a cursed violet lake to explore a flooded, abandoned village frozen between past and present. The story follows Mora, a young girl searching for her missing brother after his mysterious disappearance near the lake. As the waters rise and threaten her home, players must uncover the truth by traveling through time portals, revealing the events that led to the village’s tragic fate.
The holiday demo update introduces:
- Expanded dialogue sequences
- Redesigned character visuals
- Improved animations
- A more emotionally resonant narrative flow
These enhancements bring greater depth to Mora’s journey and the village’s unraveling mystery.
Seamless PC and VR Gameplay
One of Echoes of Mora’s standout features is its flexible approach to playstyles. Players can enjoy the adventure using keyboard and mouse, controller, or full VR, with the ability to switch seamlessly between PC and VR modes during the same play session.
The VR experience has been significantly upgraded, featuring natural arm-based swimming mechanics powered by motion tracking. This creates a more immersive sense of movement as players navigate the submerged world.
According to Meike Strippel, Co-Founder and Lead Artist at Selkies Interactive, the team focused heavily on immersion and accessibility: the updated demo delivers smoother swimming, deeper emotional engagement, and a consistent experience across both PC and VR.
Key Features of Echoes of Mora
- Dive into Mystery: Explore an atmospheric underwater world driven by an emotional sibling-focused narrative.
- Time-Bending Investigation: Solve environmental puzzles and uncover Echoes that allow travel into the village’s past.
- Shape the Fate of Mora: Interact with Mora across timelines to influence her journey and the village’s outcome.
- Total Playstyle Freedom: Play traditionally on PC or experience full immersion in VR with motion-based swimming.
- Seamless Switching: Instantly transition between PC and VR without restarting your session.
Release Window and Where to Follow
Echoes of Mora is set to launch on PC and Steam VR in March 2026. Players can try the updated demo now on Steam, wishlist the game, and join the official Selkies Interactive Discord for ongoing development updates.
