13 May 2026 - ARTE France announces Beyond the Plastic Wall, a poetic 2.5D narrative adventure where players explore a broken yet beautiful world through the eyes of Hal, a young scavenger driven by a simple mystery: delivering a box of lost letters to their rightful owner. The game is set to release on PC via Steam this year.

In Beyond the Plastic Wall, a chance discovery sets Hal on a journey across a strange and decaying world. From lonely shores to the streets of the last city, players will traverse diverse environments meeting their inhabitants and discovering more of the story behind the letters he carries. Each abandoned place reveals more of what once was, with forgotten machines still whispering to their purpose.

But Hal isn’t just a traveler, he is a scavenger, who restores what others left behind. Throughout the journey, players will interact with and repair a wide variety of broken devices, engaging with tactile, hands-on puzzles grounded in mechanical logic. Whether it’s restarting a rusted engine, deciphering a coded telephone, or navigating the secrets of an old archive computer, each puzzle presents a unique challenge - while sharing a deeper, interconnected language.

Rendered in a striking blend of detailed pixel art and modern visual effects, Beyond the Plastic Wall brings its environments to life with a distinctive 2.5D style. Rocky coastlines, crumbling infrastructures, and vast concrete expanses create a world that feels both desolate and deeply human.

Key Features

Narrative-driven exploration focused on emotional storytelling

Surreal environments shaped by perception and memory

Subtle puzzle elements integrated into the world

Atmospheric audiovisual design, enhancing immersion

A reflective experience exploring themes of isolation and connection


More information about Beyond the Plastic Wall will be revealed in the coming months. Players can wishlist the game on Steam and follow ARTE France on social platforms for updates.