PARIS – Oct. 10, 2023– Today, Focus Entertainment and Pathea Games released a new trailer for My Time at Sandrock, the much-anticipated follow-up to the award-winning, player-acclaimed sandbox simulation RPG My Time at Portia. Currently available on PC via Steam Early Access and the Epic Games Store, it will launch its v1.0 on November 2. As the date approaches, the new Gameplay Overview Trailer shows a complete look at the fun, adventures, progression and beautiful connections you can make in this wholesome sandbox RPG.
Welcome to Sandrock Meet the passionate community who keeps Sandrock alive and kicking. These friendly and welcoming folks lead an increasingly challenging life in the desert, with resources becoming scarce and threats from the outside growing more determined. Join them as a builder and take on a crucial role to revive the town. It’s the start of a wonderful adventure filled with exploration, uncovered mysteries, crafting, dangers and heartwarming relationships.
Build, craft, customize Customize your character, get your workshop up and running, and start upgrading. But you’re no average Builder, you’re an adventurer! Sandrock is the place for you, with a vast open world to explore, brimming with secrets, resources, and an expansive narrative waiting to be discovered. Your trips will be key to unlocking and upgrading your tools, skills and abilities to grow into one of Sandrock’s most valued builders.
Explore, fight, loot Your exploration won’t be free of danger, however. Treacherous monsters are lurking to strip you of your resources. Luckily, you are not defenseless and will become quite the fighter as you train to master a wide range of weapons.
Meet, befriend, love Your craft and adventures call for some relaxation time, which you’ll find in Sandrock: shopping for new outfits, petting adorable animals and indulging in exciting mini-games. Chat with charming folks, find the perfect gifts to impress them, complete quests for them to form special bonds. You might even find love along the way, as Sandrock is a place where friendships can blossom into something more…
Multiplayer is on the way Thanks to the online multiplayer mode, collaborate with up to three friends to unleash your builder’s creativity, fight monsters, or just chill! Whatever playstyle, the little moments are always more fun with a friend.
My Time at Sandrock is currently available on Steam Early Access and Epic Games Store. The v1.0 releases November 2nd on Bilibili, WeGame, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Stay tuned for PlayStation 4 release news from My Time at Sandrock social media. Sign up as a Focus member to get exclusive news and upcoming special offers for My Time at Sandrock and the whole Focus catalog.
Tuesday, 10th October 2023 – HEXWORKS, a CI Games Studio, today revealed the Official Launch trailer for Lords of the Fallen, a two-minute-long harbinger of the action-RPG’s highly-anticipated release this Friday (13th October) on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Set in the vast and interconnected land of Mournstead, Lords of the Fallen follows one of the fabled Lamp-bearers as they embark on an epic quest to stop the impending return of the demon god, Adyr. Today’s trailer coincides with the final few days’ availability for would-be Dark Crusaders to pre-order Lords of the Fallen on their platform of choice.
Humanity’s final hope against Adyr and his hordes will traverse between the parallel worlds of the living (Axiom) and dead (Umbral) through the use of a mysterious and otherworldly lamp, overcome colossal and nightmarish monstrosities in both planes of existence, and can – when needed – work with another Crusader through the game’s seamless, uninterrupted co-op.
CI Games is an independent, global Video Games Developer and Publisher, with studios in Warsaw, Barcelona, Bucharest, UK, and the US. Founded in 2002, CI Games have created globally recognised titles for over twenty years; the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise has sold over 14 million copies worldwide, while the original Lords of the Fallen (2014) has surpassed the 10 million player mark. In 2018, United Label was founded, focusing on smaller but equally ambitious titles, including Röki, Eldest Souls, and Tails of Iron. HEXWORKS, a new studio specialising in action-RPGs and made up of industry veterans, was formed in early 2020, and is currently developing Lords of the Fallen, the company’s most ambitious title to date.
For more information about CI Games, please visit www.cigames.com
FARMING SIMULATOR @ LAMMA – PREMIER ATTENDANCE AT UK SHOW
Publisher and developer GIANTS Software will be present at LAMMA 2024, the UK’s leading industry event for agricultural machinery, connecting farmers across a range of sectors with pioneering companies offering cutting-edge technology.
That also includes Farming Simulator 22, the genre-leading and internationally popular simulation game. LAMMA ‘24 takes place from January 17th-18th at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, with GIANTS Software planning various activities around the event.
First Farming esports Tournament on UK Soil
While Season 5 of the Farming Simulator League (FSL) continues November 17th & 18th at Agritechnica in Germany, the FSL tournament at LAMMA will mark a premiere: In between overall 600 exhibitors, the expected 35,000 visitors will get the opportunity to witness virtual agriculture in a competitive environment for the first time in the UK.
“The world of esports may be new to some in our industry, but we know that a lot of farmers are also gamers”, comments Sarah Whittaker-Smith, Event Director at LAMMA. “With more than 150 farming brands and big machinery names also getting involved, LAMMA is the perfect venue for Farming Simulator League’s first UK event. It brings something totally unique to LAMMA 2024, and we can’t wait to bring FSL to a new audience.”
Live-Streams & Hands-On for Everyone
All visitors at LAMMA can put their hands on Farming Simulator 22 at dedicated gaming stations. Everyone not able to visit can follow the FSL tournament online: all matches will be streamed on official GIANTSchannels in English and German.
“Farming Simulator is about growth – and with our attendance at LAMMA, we continue to cultivate our international presence and even put new seeds into the soil by expanding the Farming Simulator League. We’re very happy and look forward to meeting new interested farmers and players in the UK”, says Boris Stefan, Head of Publishing at GIANTS Software.
Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The Farming Simulator League is played in the Arena mode within the multiplayer section – teams of three players each compete for a higher score by harvesting wheat, pressing bales and delivering them to their barn within the ten minutes playing time. Further information about FSL at fsl.giants-software.com, the official Farming Simulator website.
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About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community.
About Farming Simulator
Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board.
Colin Kaepernick partners with Saber Interactive for the ultimate arcade-sports experience featuring hundreds of pro football superstars and game-changing power-ups
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Oct. 10, 2023 – Saber Interactive, in partnership with Colin Kaepernick, the NFL Players Association, and OneTeam Partners, has released Wild Card Football, the newest installment in the bestselling Playgrounds arcade-sports franchise. Create your ultimate dream squad with an authentic roster of hundreds of pro football superstars, including Colin Kaepernick, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Justin Jefferson, T.J. Watt, Joey Bosa, Travis Kelce, Ja’Marr Chase, Aaron Donald and more. Take the field for extreme, pick-up-and-play, 7-on-7 action featuring over-the-top power-ups and rule-breaking abilities that can change the course of the game in an instant.
Kaepernick, whose professional football experience has been instrumental in shaping the game’s strategic as well as creative elements, expresses his excitement about this groundbreaking venture.
“You don’t want to miss out on Wild Card Football! We set out to create a game that took football to another level,” said Colin Kaepernick, who consulted on the title and appears both in-game as a playable character and on its cover art. “Players get to experience a merging of traditional football and out of this world power-ups. The unexpected twists, created by the power-ups, lead to new moves and new strategies. Wild Card Football is unlike anything I have ever seen or played before.”
Wild Card Football is available today on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. There are three editions for fans to choose from:
Standard Edition: Grab the full base game for $39.99
Deluxe Edition: Get the base game, the Season Pass, the Blazing Bones Outfit, and 10 Card Packs, all for $59.99
Ultimate Edition: Includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus 10 Legendary Outfits, all for $69.99
Featuring voiceover from legendary ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman, Wild Card Football flips the sport upside down with bombastic moves, game-changing Wild Card power-ups, and devastating Rule-Breakers to outplay your opponents when they least expect it! Make your player invisible, become a giant and steamroll into the endzone, or summon a fleet of UFOs to abduct a runner and send them back downfield. As you advance through events and challenges, you’ll unlock new players and cards to unleash on your unsuspecting rivals.
Rise to become the champion on your own in single-player Season mode, or dive into true gridiron competition against real players in local or online multiplayer with full crossplay between platforms. There are tons of ways to customize your team – mix and match your squad’s logos, uniforms, colors, stadium, playbooks and more to make your dynasty your own.
Key Features
Create Your Dream Team: Choose from hundreds of genuine pro players, reimagined Playgrounds-style, and assemble the ultimate 7-on-7 gridiron squad. Advance through different challenges and events to unlock new players and other exciting rewards.
Play Your Wild Cards: Unleash over 150 Wild Cards to turn the tide in your favor in an instant. Bust out special moves like summoning walls or invisibility, boost your stats at a crucial moment, or play a Rule-Breaker and flip the rules of the game completely.
Become a Gridiron Champion: Prove your skills in single-player Season mode, climb to the top of the leaderboards in competitive online multiplayer with full crossplay, or challenge your friends at home for bragging rights in local multiplayer.
Fully Customize Your Squad: Personalize your team’s logo, uniforms and colors, choose your home stadium, then build unique playbooks and Wild Card decks to perfect your strategies on the field.
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, World War Z, SnowRunner and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.
About the NFLPA
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is the union for professional football players in the National Football League. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players’ interests. The NFLPA has shown that it will do whatever is necessary to assure that the rights of players are protected—including ceasing to be a union, if necessary, as it did in 1989. In 1993, the NFLPA again was officially recognized as the union representing the players and negotiated a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NFL. The current CBA will govern the sport through the 2030 season. Learn more at www.nflpa.com.
About NFL Players Inc.
NFL Players Inc., the licensing and marketing arm of the NFLPA, connects businesses to the power of NFL players. NFL Players Inc. creates customized business solutions for partners, through licensing, marketing strategy and player activations. For more information, please visit nflpa.com/players-inc.
About OneTeam Partners
OneTeam Partners is a global sports licensing, marketing, media, and investment company representing the commercial interests of more than 10,000 players across various sports, including the NFLPA, MLBPA, MLSPA, U.S. Women’s National Team PA, WNBPA, NWSLPA, U.S. Rugby PA, and the LCSPA, as well as college athletes.
SRG Studios breaks into the PC space with Champion Shift Prologue.
San Juan, Puerto Rico, 10 October 2023 | In anticipation of their upcoming roguelike, Champion Shift, SRG Studios is excited to announce the release of their multiplayer prologue coming to Steam on Tuesday, November 7th. The prologue will feature three playable characters, an original soundtrack, and co-op compatibility for up to 4 players.
Champion Shift introduces mythological warriors into the roguelike genre, combining legend and lore with fast-paced gameplay and challenging combat. Step into your role as champion to face off against the Dominion, a shadow corporation bent on world domination. Your quest begins as you face off against enemy forces, unleashing an arsenal of abilities at your disposal, including character-specific boons and effective multiplayer strategy. Ready for what’s next? Explore the prologue’s three maps–complete with day and night stages–as you battle your way through the Dominion’s lab in search of your champions.
Begin your journey as Sun Wukong in Champion Shift’s story mode, or ally with your friends in the prologue’s multiplayer mode. Play as the supernatural Sun Wukong, the fabled Athena, or the devoted Gilgamesh, and combat the Dominion with your combined power. Take advantage of your champion’s unique gameplay mechanics, including their shifting ability, allowing them to switch between character and car with the press of a button. Looking for a quick getaway? Gearing up to race your friends? Champion Shift’s car mechanics will be ready in a pinch. As you play, unlock and upgrade new boons and skills to maximize your power potential.
Features:
Unlock globally iconic champions, including Sun Wukong, Athena, and Gilgamesh!
Default auto attacks or optional manual aim for a customizable gameplay experience.
Challenging enemy encounters to test your playstyle and strategy, including boss battles.
Shift between vehicle and champion, each with their own strengths and additional skills.
Explore hundreds of celestial ability combinations to customize your perfect run.
Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players.
Original scores designed for each stage, including day and night variations.
Champion Shift is now available to wishlist on Steam, and the prologue will be released on Tuesday, November 7th, for single and co-op playability.
Want to keep up to date with all the latest Champion Shift news? Go to the official Champion Shift website, X (formerly known as Twitter), and YouTube for more.
About SRG Studios
SRG Studios was founded in 2013 with a focus on developing mobile games. Known for games like Jaws.io, Ink inc, Heroes Inc, and Sausage Wars – our games have been downloaded over 200 million times. The release of Champion Shift will mark our transition from mobile games developer to developing games for consoles and PC.
Explore, farm, craft and build your new life in this beautiful simulation sandbox RPG
Madrid, Spain – 10th October 2023. Publisher Meridiem Games is pleased to announce that the special boxed Paradise Edition of Spirit of the Island will launch on 23rd November 2023 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Developed by 1M Bits Horde and co-published by META Publishing and PID Games, Spirit of the Island is a beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with cross-platform online co-op set on a tropical archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and raise animals, craft items, cook exquisite dishes, gather resources, build shops and museums to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination!
Meridiem Games will be responsible for the creation, publishing and European distribution of the special boxed Spirit of the Island – Paradise Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, which will include a special cover with new artwork, an exclusive set of stickers featuring some of the island’s inhabitants and a tour guide so you don’t miss any of the wonderful activities on your island.
There’s an old tradition running in your homeland: to become an adult and complete the coming-of-age ritual, you must go on a journey of discovery. Your adventure begins on a distant island deep in a tropical archipelago. What was once a prosperous tourist destination is now a shade of its former glory, and it’s your job to bring it back to life! Explore the archipelago, meet the locals, and lend them a hand to restore the tourist paradise… while you try to uncover the mysteries of your past!
Watch the trailer for Spirit of the Island below:
SETTLING IN A NEW PLACE – Your island life will be a busy one, so grab your tools and let’s get started! You’ll need a source of food, a place to sleep, and some resources to build a farm. it’s time to explore your lands!
A PLETHORA OF ACTIVITIES – No matter how you choose to spend your time, you will gain experience and improve your skills. Spirit of the Island features 10 unique skills, such as farming, mining, foraging, social, crafting, and even fishing, which comes as its own special mini-game.
YOUR JOURNEY TO A TOURIST PARADISE – Make your island not only a welcoming home but also a booming tourist paradise. The more tourists you get, the better your economy will be, which is a crucial step to funding your journeys to the faraway Islands.
THE BEST TRIP EVER – Each tourist will have a chance to love your Island so much that they’ll decide to stay, adding to the Town’s population. This part is crucial since you can hire them to do various things for you, such as tending to your shops and helping you maintain the Island.
THE POWER OF TWO – One of the main features of Spirit of the Island is a 2-player cross-platform cooperative mode, where you can do everything together! You will have all the single-player mode features (even quests) available in online play, and it will also feature its own unique adventure as well as Resource Sharing, meaning that you can bring some of the resources you find over to your own multiplayer campaign.
VAST TROPICAL ARCHIPELAGO – Spirit of the Island features 14 unique explorable islands, each with its own fauna, secrets, and dangers. Information on who – or what – inhabits these islands has been lost to history, but you will find mysterious caves guarded by ancient creatures — are you brave enough to explore them and uncover the mysteries within?
THE LOCAL COMMUNITY – The archipelago is bustling with life! Meet more than 14 unique characters, each with their own distinct traits and quirks.
AN EVENTFUL LIFE – One of the unique features of Spirit of the Island is events — a series of recurring occurrences happening through each in-game year (4 months). They will come in various forms, such as qn NPCs’ birthday and Ocean Day, to your own unique events. There’s always something fun happening in Town, so check your calendar often!
The special boxed version of Spirit of the Island – Paradise Edition will be available on 23rd November for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. For more information, please visit www.meridiem-games.com
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About Meridiem Games
Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc. They have come out in their physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games.
About META Publishing
Is a brand-new video game label. We not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. We love games, and we care about developer needs. With decades of experience working on Witcher 3, Divinity: Original Sin, and GTA V, we have all the necessary resources to make your game prominent. Our goal is simple – we let your games shine.
About PID Games
PID Games is a publishing label created by Plug In Digital. We provide tailor-made publishing support for all platforms, from Gravity Circuit to Paper Beast, including Pompom, Alba: a wildlife adventure, Skabma – Snowfall.
The epic return of Conrad B. Hart in a new adventure against the Morphs
Sydney, Australia, October 10th, 2023 – Publisher Microids, studios Microids Lyon/Paris and Paul Cuisset are delighted to unveil the much anticipated story trailer for Flashback 2, a thrilling adventure bringing the legendary Flashback franchise back to life in all its glory.
In the heart of a dystopian future, the game’s hero, Conrad B. Hart, must confront the fearsome Morphs who aim to enslave all life in the solar system. To prevent them from carrying out their diabolical plan, players will need to deploy all their skills in a fast-paced platform shooter, which offers striking fluidity and precision.
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About Flashback 2:
In the 22nd century, the United Worlds extends throughout the Solar System, but this tranquillity is threatened by the Morph invasion led by the fearsome General Lazarus. In search of his lifelong friend Ian, Conrad B. Hart dives once again into an action-packed adventure full of twists, turns and revelations with the help of his allies and AI-powered weapon A.I.S.H.A.
Game features:
A vibrant sci-fi/cyberpunk universe full of immersive environments including New Tokyo, New Washington, and the Jungles of Titan.
Use A.I.S.H.A., a lethal adaptive weapon enhanced with combat AI.
A gripping, fluid and intricate platform shooter.
A 3D environment crafted for even deeper immersion.
Designed and developed by the creator of the original, Paul Cuisset.
Flashback 2 will be available digitally November 16th, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. PlayStation 5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch retail versions will be available on November 30th.
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
About Paul Cuisset
Known worldwide for his video game productions, Paul Cuisset is one of the most prolific French video game creators. Co-Founder of the company Delphine Software, he has worked as a programmer, game designer and/or scenarist on titles as prestigious as “Future Wars”, “Operation Stealth”, “Cruise for a Corpse”, “Moto Racer” and “Darkstone”. In 1992, his Action/Adventure masterpiece “Flashback” made the Guinness Book as the worldwide bestselling French video game. In 2005 Paul Cuisset founded the studio VectorCell and developed “Amy” (PS3, Xbox 360) and the HD remake of “Flashback” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC). In 2015, Paul Cuisset released the adventure game “Subject 13” on PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One.
Plus More Demos For Upcoming Devolver Digital Games
The latest Steam Next Fest has begun and Devolver Digital have demos featured in the festival for The Talos Principle 2 and KarmaZoo!
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game’s philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges. The Talos Principle 2, will be ready to blow your mind with puzzles and philosophy when it launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on November 2.
KarmaZoo is a joyful, altruistic, cooperative platformer where up to 10 random players help each other with the unique abilities of 50 different characters, all for the sake of good Karma. This is the first time KarmaZoo will be publicly playable in its fully cooperative mode, ahead of its launch on PS5, Xbox Series S|X, PC and Nintendo Switch on November 14.
Bandai Namco Europe and Supermassive Games are proud to announce today the release of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope on Nintendo Switch.
Abandoned and all alone, four college students and their teacher become stranded in an isolated town miles from anywhere after their bus crashes in bad weather.
Trapped by a mysterious fog in the town of Little Hope, they search desperately for a means of escape while visions from the past haunt them from the shadows.
Through these mysterious visions, they bear witness to the town’s gruesome past and the terrible events of the Andover Witch Trials. They must figure out the motivation of these apparitions and escape Little Hope.
As in every game from The Dark Pictures Anthology, players can enjoy the story alone, online with a friend, or leave their fate in the hands of four other friends in the offline Movie Night mode. They will have to choose their party wisely and keep an eye out for hints, as each decision matters and will decide who lives and who dies.
Gather your courage to watch the trailer for The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope:
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of standalone, branching cinematic horror games, designed to present a new terrifying experience on a regular basis. Each game is standalone and features a brand-new story, setting, and cast of characters.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
Supermassive Games is a BAFTA-winning independent game developer with a reputation for innovation in both storytelling and VR. The studio has released a number of successful titles and is best known for the critically acclaimed PS4 hit Until Dawn.
On 12th of October 2023 we’ll see a PC release of Tribe: Primitive Builder. This Unreal Engine 5.1 open world game sets out to combine elements of builders, city management, exploration and survival. There are a lot of challenges waiting in Tribe: Primitive Builder’s world of primal mysticism. The developers plan to also release the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms in the nearby future.
Tribe: Primitive Builder was made through the teamwork of three Polish developers: Space Boat Studios, Polyslash S.A. and Baked Games S.A. The PC version is published by PlayWay S.A.
Tribe: Primitive Builder is an open world title that focuses on a single player experience, as the game is a mixture of several genres – while mainly a first person builder, the game focuses on managing and expanding a village. You’ll also find that there’s plenty of mechanics around exploration, survival, hunting and crafting.
The gamers will get to play as the titular builder, who was sentenced to the Isle of the Banished, a place where different tribes live in the shadow of an ever burning volcano. As the developers suggest, the story mode will be based on intriguing visions which emphasize the world of primal mysticism.
“In Tribe: Primitive Builder we offer a portal into an unknown world. The island has a paradise feeling to it, but it is filled with exciting secrets. The main gameplay loop centers on building and management of villages, which thanks to player’s creativity can become full micro-scale civilizations. If you plan out and divide the work between your tribesmen, your village has a chance to become a self-sustainable little city. As you progress through the story, you might even get a chance to create trade routes between different tribes. We wanted to give the players a lot of freedom and autonomy. So you’ll also be able to focus on gathering resources, hunting and discovering the secrets of this wild island” – said the CEO of Polyslash S.A., Mateusz Cholewa.
The Isle of the Banished has 4 distinct biomes. Each of these regions is a home of a different tribe. The player will get an arsenal of tools to play around with (a knife, an axe, a spear and a pickaxe to name a few). While expanding the villages, there are 17 different types of buildings and 8 unique structures available in the story’s main missions. The progression is based on performing special rituals, which add up to a total of 28.
“Tribe: Primitive Builder is a unique blend of genres, which we’ve set in a fascinating world. The proper use of Unreal Engine 5.1’s abilities has allowed us to present the best possible version of the Isle of the Banished as well as the diversity of its wilderness. The exciting feeling of a new world just waiting to be discovered is amplified by an original soundtrack, which is inspired by ancient cultures and naturally becomes a part of the events happening in the game” – adds Mateusz Cholewa.
The developers estimate that the main story will take at least 30-35 hours to beat on average. Though exploring all the secrets of the island and fully developing each tribe will most likely take over 100 hours.
Tribe: Primitive Builder – main features:
an open world set in a primal wilderness;
building and management;
4 different tribes;
survival and crafting;
possibly over 100 hours of playtime;
an original soundtrack;
Unreal Engine 5.1.
The PC release date (Steam) is slated for the 12th of October 2023. There are plans to bring the game to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, though the exact release dates for these are not yet announced.
