Mixtape, the latest project from Beethoven & Dinosaur, the studio behind the acclaimed The Artful Escape, debuted a new trailer at Summer Game Fest 2025 that’s got everyone talking. Published by Annapurna Interactive, this coming-of-age adventure is set to launch soon on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.
Mixtape follows three friends on their final adventure, guided by a perfectly curated playlist of 80s and 90s hits featuring iconic bands like DEVO, Roxy Music, The Smashing Pumpkins, Joy Division, and Siouxsie and the Banshees. This soundtrack fuels a series of dreamy vignettes, each highlighting key teenage moments: first kisses, late-night mischief, skateboarding, fireworks, and sneaking into abandoned theme parks.
The trailer, packed with amazing visuals, captures the era’s spirit, blending nostalgic realism with dreamlike, fantastical moments that evoke the emotional highs of adolescence. Echoing Life is Strange, the game uses abstract storytelling to amplify the pivotal moments shaping its characters. The distinctive style of Beethoven & Dinosaur, seen in the psychedelic flair of The Artful Escape, shines through in this title as well.