Road 96 Sequel Teased by DigixArt with Returning Fan Favorite Characters

French development studio DigixArt and publisher THQ Nordic have officially revealed a brand new entry in the Road 96 series during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026. The announcement arrived via a cryptic teaser video featuring beloved characters John and Fanny, confirming that the team is returning to solid ground following the release of their oceanic adventure Tides of Tomorrow earlier this year. Target platforms and exact launch dates remain under wraps, but narrative adventure fans can expect a full return to the highway choices that defined the original hit.

Key Information

• Franchise: Road 96 Universe
• Developer: DigixArt
• Publisher: THQ Nordic (Embracer Group)
• Genre: Procedural Narrative Adventure / Interactive Story
• Community Platforms: DigixArt X Account

What Is the New Road 96 Game Announced at the THQ Nordic Showcase 2026?

During the THQ Nordic Showcase 2026, developer DigixArt premiered a short teaser trailer confirming that a new installment set within the world of Road 96 is currently in active development. While the studio stopped short of providing an official title or gameplay overview, the teaser flashed the tagline “Get back on the road,” signaling a direct return to the overland hitchhiking mechanics and political intrigue that made the 2021 original an indie standout.

The announcement comes right on the heels of DigixArt expanding its portfolio with Tides of Tomorrow, a flooded world narrative game launched in early 2026. Moving from oceanic floating settlements back to dusty highways, DigixArt is bringing players back to the core IP that put the studio on the global map.

Who Are John and Fanny in the Road 96 Series?

The showcase teaser heavily leaned on fan nostalgia by highlighting voice lines from two of the most popular non-playable characters in the franchise:

• John: A stoic truck driver with deep ties to the underground resistance movement fighting against the authoritarian regime of Petria.
• Fanny: A conflicted police officer caught between her loyalty to the law and her moral conscience regarding the nation’s youth.

Their dynamic represents the core moral friction of the series. Their unexpected presence in the reveal suggests that the upcoming title may directly bridge narrative gaps left by the original game and its 2023 prequel, Road 96: Mile 0.