The Chronicle

Notes from the Forest

The Chronicle grows with our project. In the coming weeks, this space will fill with Devlogs, lore entries, and behind-the-scenes insights from the making of Lepusona.

View across a packed exhibition hall at gamescom 2026 in Cologne.

Between Boss Battles, the Business Area and Retro Moments: Foxira at gamescom 2026

A packed day at the show, new impressions, old memories and plenty of games: we were back at gamescom in Cologne in 2026. This time without our own booth, but with even more time to play, observe, exchange ideas and network.

Event Recap
Bernd and Sven Schickentanz of Foxira at gamescom 2026 in Cologne.

Foxira is heading to gamescom 2026

We’re heading to Cologne for gamescom 2026 – looking forward to new conversations, fresh perspectives and meeting people from across the games industry.

Community Event
Lepusona gameplay screenshot showing Tirsil in a forest area

Dragons, Hares and the Nachtkrabb

Fuldaer Zeitung has published a feature on Foxira and Lepusona, focusing on music, emotions, gameplay, German folklore and the story behind our studio.

Media Coverage
Foxira founders Sven and Bernd Schickentanz at the press appointment at Fulda University of Applied Sciences

Foxira has been founded - And it still feels a little surreal

Some moments feel light and heavy at the same time - not in a bad way, but because you can feel that something real is happening.

Milestone
View of the stage and audience at the Hackathon Fulda pre-event

Hackathon Fulda Pre-Event - Insights into our Journey & Presentation

On October 1, 2025, we attended the pre-event to the Hackathon Fulda at Hochschule Fulda, a platform for creative minds, networking and fresh ideas.

Community Event
Conference room at Games Hub Talk Frankfurt

Games Hub Talk Frankfurt × Darmstadt - Funding & Crowdfunding

Yesterday, we attended the GamesHUB Frankfurt, an inspiring evening all about funding and crowdfunding in the games industry.

Community Event
Retro Area at Gamescom 2025

Gamescom 2025 - Retro Area - A Little Journey Through Time

Amid all the modern booths, big publishers, and indie highlights, the Retro Area at Gamescom 2025 was something truly special for us. It brought back the feeling of where it all began ... lovingly presented classics, new titles for vintage systems, and an atmosphere full of passion and nostalgia.

Event Recap

Spotlight: Red Hog Studio & Project ReMind at Gamescom 2025

Another highlight of our visit was meeting Red Hog Studio in Hall 10.1. We had the chance to talk with the team's COO and Level Designer and get a first look at their upcoming game Project ReMind.

Spotlight

Spotlight: Bitfall Studios & TerraScape Ancient Egypt at Gamescom 2025

Gamescom 2025 was not only a meeting place for international giants, but also a chance to reconnect with the local games community. We were especially glad to see Bitfall Studios from our own region represented at the show.

Spotlight
Tencent Games and Visvise booth at Gamescom 2025

Spotlight: Talk with Tencent Games - At Gamescom 2025

At Gamescom 2025, we had the chance to sit down with and talk about their tool ... a solution designed to ease the workload for developers and make complex workflows more efficient.

Spotlight
Arknights: Endfield booth at Gamescom 2025

Endfield at Gamescom 2025 - An Impressive Showcase

Visiting Gryphline's Endfield at Gamescom 2025: an impressive booth, great cosplay, and a half-hour hands-on session ... truly one of the show's highlights.

Event Recap
Entrance to Gamescom 2025 in Cologne

Gamescom 2025 - A Look Back at an Inspiring Event

Our first Gamescom as a studio ... an inspiring milestone. Between major AAA showcases, exciting indies, and the Retro Area, we gathered impressions that will guide us on our journey with Lepusona.

Event Recap
Gefördert durch EXIST

Lepusona received funding through the EXIST startup grant. Funding period: March 2025 to February 2026.