Pécs - Hungary, June 7th 2026 | Slovakian and Hungarian husband-and-wife studio Quiet Little Feet announced today at IGN Live 2026 that their first project, the intriguing narrative adventure Where Birds Sleep, is getting a new name (formerly Where Birds Go To Sleep), a new trailer and are announcing British award-winning actor Neil Newbon will be voicing the game’s main character. The Baldur’s Gate 3, Resident Evil Village, and DETROIT: BECOME HUMAN actor will lead the voice cast and bring the game’s main character, Cormo, to life. Cormo is a villainous, selfish pirate, taking on a secret mission within a prison island. Newbon also joins the project as a producer under his Performance Captured Productions banner.
Where Birds Sleep mixes tabletop roleplaying games, point & click adventures and mystery puzzles in a unique proposition where players influence but don’t fully control Cormo’s actions. As the pirate struggles to get a hold of his own mind he will show divergence of opinions with the player choices, as well as go into exploration of the island, delve into mature topics and moral dilemmas. Players will have to solve puzzles, and uncover secrets hidden around every corner of the island, using tools both mundane and cosmic while they guide the mind of Cormo in the direction they think it should go.
But Cormo is his own man - he’ll argue, resist and act in ways never intended and every choice will leave a mark on his psyche, shaping how Cormo thinks, speaks, and sees the world, altering his emotions, his sanity, his very self in the future. Their choices will affect things big and small and will challenge Cormo to see things in new ways, shaping a stronger identity that might become even harder to tame.
“What I love about Where Birds Sleep is that Cormo doesn’t behave like a traditional protagonist — he’s defiant. As an actor, that tension is really exciting to work with," says Neil Newbon, voice of Cormo. "Veronika and Martin are creating something bold. There’s real ambition in how they’re exploring agency, identity, and the conflict between player and character.”
“Having Neil portray Cormo is a dream collaboration. He's been very supportive from the first time we spoke and his willingness to take on such a daring role really shows his love and respect for video games and the arts”, says Veronika Šuchterová, developer of Quiet Little Feet.
On their journey, players will meet complex characters and delve into difficult topics and taboos as they immerse themselves in a richly detailed, one-of-a-kind fictional world. The setting is inspired by a mystical Middle East, set at the turn of the 16th century, where exotic fantasy and harsh reality meet. Players will be able to piece together the esoteric lore of the world as they explore an island colony shrouded by a deadly fog of dreams, half-truths and secrets.
Players can already show their support by adding Where Birds Sleep to their Steam wishlist and following Quiet Little Feet on social media (X, YouTube, Discord) to stay up to date with the latest news.
About Quiet Little Feet
Quiet Little Feet is a husband-and-wife team who are fascinated by player-driven narratives and the consequences powerful choices and stories can have on people. Their goal is to revolutionise video-game storytelling by bringing player agency into the narrative.
About Performance Captured Productions
Performance Captured Productions, co-founded by acclaimed actor and performance capture artist Neil Newbon, delivers end-to-end services for performance capture projects across film, television, and video games. Combining expertise across all stages of production, from pre-production and casting to performance consultation and on-set coordination, the company assembles highly skilled teams tailored to each project, ensuring creative excellence and efficient delivery. With extensive experience across both the film and games industries, Performance Captured Productions is committed to a high-value client experience, operating with transparency, integrity, and a passion for performance and storytelling. https://www.performancecapturedproductions.com/
Article by: Susan N.
