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    "title": "Muffles\u2019 Life Sentence Final Episode Now Available on Steam",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-17 03:08:04",
    "published_at": "2026-02-26 17:05:00",
    "url": "https://press.ukiyostudios.com/muffles-life-sentence-final-episode-now-available-on-steam",
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    "subtitle": "Take a Mental Trip Towards Muffles\u2019 Conclusion",
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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n    >\n        <a class=\"release-content-image__link\"\n           id=\"image-947cae9c-70f8-4e9c-90f5-892fb4fff84c\"\n           href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3145370/Muffles_Life_Sentence/\"\n           data-id=\"947cae9c-70f8-4e9c-90f5-892fb4fff84c\"\n           data-track=\"Story Image View\"\n           data-placement=\"content\"\n                            target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                       style=\"width: 100%\"\n        >\n            <img\n                class=\"release-content-image__image\"\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/947cae9c-70f8-4e9c-90f5-892fb4fff84c/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                            >\n        </a>\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>Krak&oacute;w, Poland (February 26, 2026) </strong>&ndash; After a four month wait, Black Lantern Collective and BossyPino are happy to announce that the fifth and final episode of <em><strong>Muffles&rsquo; Life Sentence</strong></em> is out today! &ndash; <em>You didn&rsquo;t hear about this before. Our lips were sealed.</em> (Kinda.)<br>\u200b<br>\u200bYou can pick up Episode 5 right now on <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3145370/Muffles_Life_Sentence/\"><u>Steam</u></a> for $3.99 USD, and if you have yet to meet Muffles, Dee, and the full cast of degenerate criminals, Episode 1 is <em>entirely free</em> to make their acquaintances.<br>\u200b<br>\u200bOn top of bringing Muffles&#039; story to a close, Episode 5 introduces New Game+, a secret ending you&#039;ll have to work for, and a host of fixes and improvements across every episode. There&#039;s never been a better time to serve your life sentence. Be sure to check out the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98TiN9yiD4U\"><u>new trailer</u></a> to get a taste of what to expect.</p><div id=\"video-76c0e636-076c-458c-88d5-2cb858cf3c10\" class=\"release-content-video release-content-video--embed release-content-video--contained\">\n    <div><div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe data-iframely-url=\"https://cdn.iframe.ly/api/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D98TiN9yiD4U%23_cb1772058283&key=8fe6cdec03482ac31f27a6ae8ea2fb3f\" data-img style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\"></iframe></div></div><script async src=\"https://cdn.iframe.ly/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>\n</div><p>Presented in stunning 3-color glory, <em><strong>Muffles&rsquo; Life Sentence</strong></em> brings you into the foul depths of the Maddox Prison System where criminals are surgically altered in accordance with their crimes. Muffles has had their mouth sewn shut and their memory wiped, arriving as unrest spreads among the inmates. A mysterious broadcast and an exuberant cellmate named Dee soon have you looking for answers and a way out.<br>\u200b<br>\u200bDeckbuilding RPG mechanics have you learning new skills from the memories of your defeated foes, with a limited pool of resources that favors strategy over grinding. Meanwhile, you can gain new exploration abilities <em>by carving off people&rsquo;s faces and wearing them.</em> Put the kids to bed.</p><h4 id=\"game-features\" ><strong>Game Features</strong></h4><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Unlockable faces to swap identities and gain new abilities</span></li><li><span>Deckbuilding card combat without grinding or random encounters</span></li><li><span>A colorful cast of absurd criminal monsters</span></li><li><span>Statuses that include: Panic Attack, Looking for Shiv, and Poison</span></li><li><span>Visuals boasting 3 whole colors</span></li><li><span>A great soundtrack you need to see to believe</span></li><li><span>A serial story released in episodes</span></li><li><span>Puzzles that aren&rsquo;t TOO tedious</span></li><li><span>Dee is in this games</span></li></ul>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/85ebd626-6058-4acb-b5ff-fb6d103a08ea/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-85ebd626-6058-4acb-b5ff-fb6d103a08ea\"\n                data-id=\"85ebd626-6058-4acb-b5ff-fb6d103a08ea\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/85ebd626-6058-4acb-b5ff-fb6d103a08ea/-/inline/no/Untitled\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/85ebd626-6058-4acb-b5ff-fb6d103a08ea/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98TiN9yiD4U\"><u><strong>Trailer</strong></u></a><br>\u200b<a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3145370/Muffles_Life_Sentence/\"><u><strong>Steam Page</strong></u></a><strong> <br>\u200b</strong><a href=\"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bXA_NVhC9xNs63p0cCXrWSESZ9EOk1Ft?usp=sharing\"><u><strong>Press Kit </strong></u></a><strong><br>\u200bPrice:</strong> Episode 1 is FREE. Episodes 2-5 are $3.99 each. (&pound;3.39 / &euro;3.99)</p><p><strong><br>\u200bAbout BossyPino<br>\u200b</strong>An indie dev no one knows about, BossyPino is a solo game developer exploring strategy, survival, and horror. Be sure to check out <a href=\"https://www.bossypino.com/\"><u>https://www.bossypino.com</u></a> for his full development blog, which details the making of <em><strong>Muffles&rsquo; Life Sentence</strong></em>, including topics on music selection, RPG design choices, playtesting, and more. </p><p><strong><br>\u200bAbout Black Lantern Collective<br>\u200b</strong>Black Lantern Collective is a group of experienced horror specialists that works with artists from around the world to provide the support and expertise necessary to make a splash in today&rsquo;s saturated market, as well as developing their own games. <br>\u200b<br>\u200bFind out more and see all the current and upcoming releases from <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/blacklanterncollective\"><u>Black Lantern Collective on Steam</u></a> and join the <a href=\"https://discord.gg/EqpbQzSQ4Q\"><u>Discord server</u></a> to connect with the community. </p><p><strong>Press Contact<br>\u200b</strong>All media inquiries can be made to <a href=\"mailto:pr@ukiyostudios.com\"><u>pr@ukiyostudios.com</u></a> </p>",
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