Binary Smoke - Release Date Announced

Binary Smoke Chapter 1 is coming to the Epic Games Store May 29th

The Long Road to Binary Smoke

Hey everyone - I’m Mick Buckmiller, the developer behind Binary Smoke.

I began working on this game over six years ago with a simple goal: to create something deeply personal, mysterious, and unafraid to take risks. In the early days, I started building it alongside a longtime friend and former colleague, Niles Sankey. Together, we laid the groundwork - shaping the world, the systems, and the early DNA of what Binary Smoke would become.

But as the world shifted, so did our paths. In 2022, I continued development on my own, rethinking the story, redesigning systems, and slowly rebuilding the game from the inside out. It’s taken time - a lot more than I ever imagined - but the process allowed the vision to mature and evolve into something I’m truly proud of.

In recent months, I’ve had the support of a fantastic collaborator: Giovane Ramos and his team at Front Futur, a co-development group based in Brazil. Their work has been instrumental in helping Binary Smoke finally reach the finish line.

On May 29th, we’re releasing Chapter One - the first installment in the Binary Smoke saga. It introduces players to iO, a powerful being awakening from illusion into a brutal truth. Expect fast-paced action, stealth-driven gameplay, and a layered story full of secrets, set in a world shaped by fractured memories and hidden agendas.

With the help of Gio and his crew, Chapters Two and Three will arrive next year on EGS and Steam, with console and mobile versions to follow. Each chapter will continue to expand the world, deepen the mystery, and deliver new challenges, revelations, and features.

Thanks for reading - and if you’d like to follow the journey or join the conversation, come find me and the Front Futur crew on Discord.

— Mick