TLDR
Multimorphic has scheduled its next P3 reveal for July 27, 2026, and the project is officially being referred to as Project Sodium. People who attended a private owner preview have been unusually enthusiastic about the game’s new mechanical feature, as well as its software, artwork, audio, and theme integration.
Pinside reports point toward two games, while Dungeon Crawler Carl remains the leading rumored license. The unanswered question is whether these are two separate modules, two complete games sharing one physical module, or another configuration entirely.
A Multimorphic Reveal Is Set for July 27
Multimorphic has officially teased a new P3 release for Monday, July 27, 2026. The manufacturer has not publicly announced the title, pricing, ordering details, editions, or production timetable, but it has begun introducing members of the development team and referring to the upcoming release as Project Sodium.
That alone would be enough to generate interest. What has pushed this reveal into the center of current pinball discussion is the response from people who have already played it.
Multimorphic recently held an invitation-only event for P3 owners at its Round Rock, Texas facility. Attendees remain unable to disclose the theme or show the game, but several posted impressions in the current Pinside speculation thread. Their comments consistently emphasized the quality of the new mechanism rather than simply saying the license was exciting.
Private Preview Attendees Are Praising the New Mechanism
One attendee described the game with a simple “Wow. Just wow,” calling its new mechanism “state of the art pinball.” Another said the mechanism continued designer TJ Beyer’s run of engaging physical features.
A separate attendee said the preview game continued Multimorphic’s recent winning streak and praised the company for attempting ideas that other manufacturers would not consider. The comments suggest the mechanism is not a small cosmetic toy or another familiar bash target. Whatever Multimorphic has built appears to be central to the game’s identity.
The most detailed preview report praised several parts of the package:
- A mechanism worthy of Multimorphic founder Gerry Stellenberg’s earlier claim that it was the company’s best yet
- More polished software
- Improved artwork from Multimorphic’s internal artists
- Strong audio
- Effective theme integration
That person had only played one game, so this is not a long-term review. Still, the consistency of the reactions is notable. People are not merely saying that the game was fun. They are independently singling out the same mechanical feature.
Why the Mechanism Matters So Much on the P3
Multimorphic’s P3 is built around the idea of one cabinet supporting many physical pinball games. Owners can install different game modules and software rather than buying a completely separate cabinet for every title. Multimorphic describes it as a multi-game physical pinball platform using actual pinballs, flippers, targets, and interchangeable game experiences.
That makes a memorable mechanism especially important. A strong physical module gives existing P3 owners a meaningful reason to add another game, while also helping the platform attract buyers who have been watching from the sidelines.
Recent P3 releases have steadily become more ambitious. Portal brought a recognizable licensed theme and substantial physical presentation to the platform. Multimorphic has also announced a partnership with Stumblor Pinball to add more custom sculptural work and thematic detail to upcoming games.
Project Sodium may be the clearest test yet of how far the P3 format can go beyond its reputation as an interesting modular experiment.
Are Two Multimorphic Games Coming?
The current Pinside thread reports that two games have been confirmed, followed shortly by the disclosure of the Project Sodium code name. However, the public information available so far does not clearly explain how those two games relate to each other.
That leaves several possibilities:
- Two independent physical modules
- One physical module supporting two complete software games
- Two themes built around substantially shared hardware
- One primary release accompanied by a smaller or alternate game
- Two games announced together but released on different schedules
One popular Pinside theory is that a single layout could support two fully developed games, similar in broad concept to how Spooky Pinball used related hardware for Looney Tunes and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. That is presently community speculation, not a confirmed Multimorphic product structure.
The P3 makes this possibility more interesting than it would be on a conventional machine. Multimorphic could potentially sell one physical module while allowing owners to purchase multiple software experiences built for it. It could also create two visually distinct modules that use some shared engineering.
Until July 27, all of those arrangements remain possible.
Is One of the Games Dungeon Crawler Carl?
Dungeon Crawler Carl is the leading rumor, and there is substantial evidence that a pinball machine based on the book series exists.
Cover artist Luciano Fleitas has shared artwork with filenames referencing pinball components. Author Matt Dinniman subsequently posted cabinet artwork for what he called an “about-to-be-announced” Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball machine, while intentionally redacting the manufacturer. Soundbooth Theater later shared a graphic promising that “the apocalypse will be played” in 2026.
What remains unconfirmed is the manufacturer.
Multimorphic’s timing fits. The private preview, July 27 reveal, Project Sodium campaign, new sculpting partnership, and imminent Dungeon Crawler Carl promotion all overlap neatly. That is a strong circumstantial case, but it is still an inference. Multimorphic has not publicly named Dungeon Crawler Carl as Project Sodium.
The second game is even less clear. Current guesses range across licensed and original themes, but there is not enough reliable public evidence to treat any of them seriously yet.
What We Need to Learn on July 27
The theme reveal will attract the most immediate attention, but it is not necessarily the most important question.
The announcement needs to clarify:
How Are the Two Games Packaged?
Are buyers getting two games with one module, choosing between two modules, or seeing two unrelated products announced together?
Is Project Sodium the Hardware or the Game?
Project Sodium could refer to one physical module, one title, the shared engineering behind two games, or Multimorphic’s entire current release program.
What Does the New Mechanism Actually Do?
The private-preview praise has set expectations unusually high. Buyers will want to know whether the mechanism changes shots and rules or is primarily a spectacle.
What Will Existing P3 Owners Need to Buy?
Compatibility, module requirements, software pricing, sculpt packages, and installation details will matter enormously to current owners.
How Soon Will Games Ship?
Multimorphic completed shipping its remaining 2025 Portal orders in spring 2026, while continuing to accept new orders. A major new reveal could create another substantial queue.
Why This Reveal Feels Different
Pinball preview comments are often vague by necessity. Attendees say that a game is fun, looks good, or will surprise people. Project Sodium’s early comments are more specific.
People are repeatedly praising:
- The physical mechanism
- The overall polish
- The software
- The audio
- The art
- The integration between the theme and hardware
That does not guarantee long-term depth, reliability, or commercial success. Private events also tend to attract existing owners who are already favorably disposed toward the platform.
But the response still matters. Multimorphic appears to have shown a game that made experienced P3 owners focus on what the machine physically does, not just what logo is printed on the cabinet.
Our Take
Project Sodium may be the most interesting upcoming pinball reveal precisely because the theme is not yet the main story.
If the game is Dungeon Crawler Carl, the license brings a passionate audience and plenty of personality. If Multimorphic is also offering a second complete game on shared hardware, the release could make one of the strongest practical arguments yet for owning a modular P3.
The mechanism is the real reason to watch. Multiple attendees have highlighted it without being prompted, and Multimorphic has been steadily improving the presentation and integration of its releases.
The reveal still has plenty to prove. We need to see the layout, rules, pricing, physical package, production plan, and exact two-game arrangement. For now, however, the private-preview buzz sounds more substantive than ordinary pre-release hype.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Multimorphic reveal Project Sodium?
Multimorphic has teased a reveal for July 27, 2026.
Has Dungeon Crawler Carl been officially confirmed by Multimorphic?
No. A Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball machine has been publicly teased by people associated with the books, but its manufacturer has not been officially identified.
Are two games definitely coming?
The current Pinside thread reports two games and includes what participants describe as confirmation. Multimorphic has not yet publicly explained the products or their relationship in detail.
Will both games use the same physical module?
That is one of the leading theories, but it has not been officially established.
What is Project Sodium?
Project Sodium is the development code name Multimorphic is using for at least one upcoming release. The full scope of the name should become clearer at the reveal.
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