Walnut Creek, California - October 9, 2025 | Maximum Entertainment, in partnership with Italian studio Little Sewing Machine and Meangrip Studios, proudly announces the worldwide launch of Chris Darril’s Bye Sweet Carole, a highly awaited horror adventure inspired by the golden era of hand-drawn animation. The game is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.

Bye Sweet Carole transports players into a hauntingly beautiful realm where dark fairy tales and nightmarish realities intertwine. Players will follow the story of Lana Benton, a courageous young girl on a desperate search for her missing friend, Carole, in the ominous Bunny Hall orphanage.

Explore a mesmerizing, hand-animated world inhabited by unforgettable characters—from Lana’s devoted companion Mr. Baesie to the sinister owl Velenia, the dreadful Mr. Kyn, and an overwhelming swarm of nightmarish tar bunnies. Every frame of this fantastical universe has been meticulously illustrated to bring its dark charm to life.

The game also launches physically on PS5 and Nintendo Switch in EMEA and Australia today, with the physical edition hitting the Americas on October 21st. This special retail version of Bye Sweet Carole includes the following bonus items:

Reversible Coversheet with alternate artwork
Digital Original Soundtrack (27 tracks)
Digital Artbook with exclusive behind-the-scenes elements