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Team17 Digital and FusionPlay Partner to Bring the World of Viva La Dirt League to Life

30/09/24 Team17 Digital have announced they’re working with Germany based studio FusionPlay (of Potion Party and Across the Valley) to publish a game from the minds of Viva La Dirt League. This partnership brings the humour of Viva La Dirt League full circle, with their own foray into creating a video game. 

Ann Hurley, General Manager, Team17 Digital, said: 

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with such a fantastic team of developers! Team17 is excited to share our expertise in the publishing industry with Fusion Play and Viva La Dirt League”

Konrad Kunze, CEO, FusionPlay, said:

“Working with the guys from Viva La Dirt League is a blast. Creating a game around this exciting IP, which we are all fans of, is really amazing. Then having a partnership with Team 17, the indie Icon we all know and loved since our childhoods, feels like the icing on the cake.”

Viva La Dirt League said: 

“It’s finally happening! Our parody series about a pretend video game is actually becoming…A REAL GAME?! We are beyond thrilled to be partnering with the incredible teams at Fusion Play and Team17! This dream collaboration brings our fictional world to life in a whole new way. Get ready for Epic NPC Man’s epic debut in the REAL gaming universe – we can’t wait to share it with you!” 

About Team17 Digital

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.

About FusionPlay

FusionPlay GmbH is an Indie developer and micro-publisher from Leipzig, Germany. FusionPlay is designing creative games fueled by fresh, one-of-a-kind concepts. As a publisher, they port indie games from regional studios and bring them to market. FusionPlay develops, ports, and publishes for Sony PlayStation 4, 5, VR and VR2, PC, and Nintendo Switch. 

FusionPlay is a member of the German games association. 

About Viva La Dirt League

Viva La Dirt League (VLDL) is a New Zealand-based YouTube channel and studio, renowned for hilarious and creative comedy skits. Founded by Rowan Bettjeman, Alan Morrison, and Adam King, VLDL rose to fame with parody gaming videos, notably the hit ‘Epic NPC Man’ series. With their unique blend of humor, creativity, and camaraderie, VLDL has built an exceptional on-screen and off-screen team, earning a devoted global fanbase of millions. Their success is a testament to genuine friendship, creativity, and gaming passion.