SOEDESCO and Kyodai continue focussing on Truck Driver
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 06 September 2023 – SOEDESCO announces the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Bulgarian independent development studio Kyodai. This acquisition will give SOEDESCO access to Kyodai’s impressive development resources and talent, strengthening its content pipeline. Kyodai will be maintaining its ability to develop projects with creativity and ambition.
Based in Sofia, Bulgaria and with over ten employees, Kyodai, known for its first game ‘ELEA’, is centered around innovative and high-quality gameplay experiences. Currently, the team is focused on the development of the highly anticipated Truck Driver: The American Dream, expanding the Truck Driver IP.
“We’ve had a strong partnership with Kyodai since 2017 and I couldn’t be more thrilled to officially welcome them to the SOEDESCO family,” said Soedesh Chauthi, founder and CEO of SOEDESCO. “This is the next step in our strategy to expand the development capacity of SOEDESCO as we continue to operate on a worldwide scale. Kyodai is filled with many talented and creative people. We understand how vital creative integrity is to the studio and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow.”
“In SOEDESCO, we have discovered a partner that wholeheartedly supports our mission and is dedicated to propelling our vision of crafting impactful entertainment experiences. This commitment to creative independence resonates deeply with Kyodai’s core values,” stated Todor Todorov and Ivaylo Koralsky, the Co-CEOs and Founders of Kyodai. “Our dedication to fostering a collaborative and conducive working environment remains unwavering, as we strive to produce captivating and pioneering games.”
SOEDESCO is an independent video game developer, publisher and distributor founded in 2002 by Soedesh Chauthi with its headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and offices in Madrid, Spain & Pilsen, Czech Republic. We deliver creative content across multiple genres and platforms for a worldwide audience in physical and digital formats.
Our portfolio consists of titles such as Albatroz, Petit Island, Garden Witch Life, Guns and Spurs 2, and Perennial Order, as well as original SOEDESCO IPs Truck Driver®, Orange Season, DESOLATIUM, Adam’s Venture®, Real Farm, and Dollhouse.
More information about SOEDESCO® and their products can be found on the company’s website.
New Phantom Tracking PvP mode adds social deduction elements!
New York City, New York, September 6th, 2023 – Popular cross-platform MMORPG Dragon Raja has today launched its new 14th class Yasai, along with a new PVP mode, Phantom Tracking as part of a major new update, three years since launch. Leveraged by Unreal Engine 4 to create stunning graphics and an immersive open world, Dragon Raja has accumulated over 30 million downloads worldwide and maintained high ratings since its launch in 2020. During these three years, the Dragon Raja team has constantly been adding new classes, maps, PVPVE modes, and events to keep players engaged in this next-generation open-world cross-platform MMORPG.
Dragon Raja is now available on PC with Google Play Games.
14th Class Yasai joins the Dragon Raja family
The game’s latest update introduces an all new 14th class with the Japanese ninja-inspired Yasai, adding a thrilling new dimension to combat. With its unique fighting style and weapons, such as a massive folding fan and Kunai, players can expect fresh and exciting content that reflects the game’s diverse cultural references.
Introducing new PVP Mode, Phantom Tracking
The newly added PvP mode, Phantom Tracking, allows players to select between two camps: pursuers and pretenders. The pursuers aim to find and capture as many pretenders as possible within the time limit. The pretenders, on the other hand, interact with special objects to transform and disguise themselves, making it challenging for the pursuers to identify them. This exciting new PvP mode adds a fresh and exciting social deduction twist to Dragon Raja’s exciting combat.
Brand-new content to continue long after 3 years
Dragon Raja has continued to provide players with fresh game content. Every three months, players can expect a major update that includes new gameplay and maps. Additionally, there are monthly limited-time events and small gameplay updates to keep players engaged. Even veteran players are sure to find new and exciting content to explore within the game. As Dragon Raja enters its third year, the development team continues to innovate on the original gameplay, introducing diversified and interactive PvP gameplay to provide players with new challenges.
Win cash rewards through new Guild Events!
Dragon Raja warmly welcomes returning players with generous login rewards and community rewards. The Daily Event has become a player favorite, providing players with lucrative rewards.
The latest community engagement features the highly anticipated Club Odyssey event, a fan-favorite social event that offers opportunities for both solo and guild participants to win cash prizes! Additionally, the Ninja Cosplay Event is another exciting occasion for players looking to express their creativity and love of the new Class through cosplay. Overall, Dragon Raja is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and interactive community, providing players with a variety of events and rewards to keep them engaged and complement the in-game experience.
DIY fan-designing contest for new Yasai class
Additionally, the development team has recognized and appreciated the players’ enthusiasm for creation, be it through painting or handmade crafts shared on social media. To encourage this creative expression further, the team has initiated an official fan DIY event focused on designing and creating a weapon fan for the new Yasai class. Participants have a chance to receive the Dragon Raja Artbook as a reward, showcasing the game’s commitment to community engagement.
Download Dragon Raja on iOS, Android, or PC and join the community at Cassell College. With regular updates and a constant stream of thrilling events, there’s always something new to discover!
About Archosaur Games:
Archosaur Games is a game developer of global recognition that has developed popular, world-renowned games such as Dragon Raja, Noah’s Heart and Life Makeover. Archosaur Games has strong publishing and game development capabilities, and is trusted by hundreds of millions of players around the world.
Madrid, Spain – 6th September 2023. Meridiem Games is pleased to announce that the special physical boxed edition of Absolute Drift will be available on 22nd September for Nintendo Switch. Published by Serenity Forge and developed by Funselektor Labs Inc, Absolute Drift is a stylish racing game that challenges you to become a master in the art of drifting.
Meridiem Games has been commissioned to design, manufacture and distribute Absolute Drift Premium Edition on Nintendo Switch in European specialist stores and will include a special case with exclusive artwork and a special car window sticker.
Absolute Drift is a driving experience like no other that challenges you to master the art of drifting as you practice your skills in Free-Roam zones and compete in events such as Driftkhana, Drifting and Mountain Drifting. Start as an apprentice and hone your skills to become a drift master in this beautiful, minimalist world. Push yourself to the limit on drift tracks and wild mountain roads as you try to unlock trophies in elite events. Compete against the ghosts of the world’s best players, or refine your skills by beating your high scores.
Test your skills at every turn until you master the art of drifting.
Watch the Absolute Drift Nintendo Switch trailer here
Features:
Drive and customize up to 6 drift cars.
3 Game Modes: Driftkhana, Drifting and Mountain Drifting, with over 30 levels.
5 Free free-driving zones, each with unique themes and levels, from airports and docks to a floating metropolis
Online scoreboards, replays and ghost cars. Check out how your friends are doing… or the best in the world!
Over 3 hours of electronic and Drum & Bass music courtesy of C41 and Nyte.
Full compatibility with Nintendo Joy-Con controllers
Absolute Drift – Premium Edition will launch on September 22nd as a physical boxed version for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are available now from European specialist stores. For more information, 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.
About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.
About Funselektor Funselektor launched in 2014 when its founder, Dune Casu developed his prototype made at a game jam which would later become Funselektor’s debut title, Absolute Drift in 2015. After the release of his first game and with the drive to apply his passion for rally in a new game, Dune immediately began development on Funselektor’s second title, art of rally while supporting Absolute Drift. It involved collaborators for art and music until 2020 when more developers and producers came on to help finish it and provide post-launch support.
Music and video games go together like peanut butter and jelly. Rhapsody is one franchise that represents that ideology perfectly, and is finally available in the west thanks to NIS bringing their compilation Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles to the west. With new dubs, these fully translated versions of the second and third games look to bring a new beat to adoring fans, but does it still hold strong notes after two decades? Let’s find out.
Story
There are two tales within this package, both taking place after the events of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, but the narratives are pretty easy to follow. To summarize a bit, Rhapsody as a whole is kind of like a Disney Princess RPG of sorts, embodying whimsical yet charming locales to explore as you follow the protagonist’s adventure. The first title featured Cornet, who was out to save a prince. Following up, Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess features Cornet and Prince Ferdinand’s daughter Kururu as she is looking for love. Yeah, not the most complex of plots, but one that is very different and refreshing from other JRPGs on the market.
Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom is more of an anthology, fleshing out more narrative between the first two titles in an anthology format, broken up into six chapters where we revisit characters and moments that present new context to the story overall. I really have never played an RPG like either of these two, as they forgo the dark and sinister big-bad, and instead feature simple and breezy stories that are easy to consume and digest, similarly to that of a Saturday morning cartoon, set in Nippon Ichi’s universe. Sure, some will find it to be too silly and light, but there is absolutely an audience, as despite the lack of depth, there is a lot of lovely and humorous moments within each that many will find quite endearing.
Gameplay
Going into this collection, my biggest suprise was seeing the battle system in Rhapsody II, as like its follow-up, the “tactical grid-based” battle system has been replaced for a more standard turn-based set of mechanics. Sure, its a bit of an adjustment, but it ultimately feels for fitting and streamlined than what the first installment had to offer. While the game still relies on monster catching mechanics for battle with puppets, now the puppets are equipped to a human character. Players have their puppets, which can leveled with the main protagonist, and do battle, gain experience, and grow stronger in order to be victorious in battle. There are also skills that can boost opportunities for major attacks from the humans (known as “Rewards”), offering incentive to utilize the equipped talent, rather than just rely on the standard form of battles with the humans.
Its a fine system that takes little risks in exchange to feel more traditional, but becomes a bit repetitive as the game rolls on due to the lack of variation as a whole. Rhapsody III mostly adapts the same mechanics, but has the player do battle with “leaders” that control puppets. There are also multiple rows due to twelve characters being on the screen at once, with only the front row being controllable. It sounds complicated because it kind of is. The third installment took what worked in Rhapsody II and tries to elevate it, and while its easy to get the hang of things, I found myself leaning into the previous title’s format better as this one is a bit grindy and less fluid due to the new battle mechanics involved.
Other than battles, there are a ton of places to explore, and of course the musical numbers. Sure, battling is fine, but the charm of these titles really is the story, and the gentle – yet engaging world you are involved with can be a lot of fun to poke and prod around in, which for myself was one of the finer features. Despite differences, these two titles come off as simple, yet sometimes tedious entries that have a lot to do, but not a lot of meat for those looking for substance.
Audio
This is probably the selling point that instantly boosts the more average mechanics as a whole. I found the dub to be lovely, and something we really do not get to see in remasters. The voice cast does a great job of fitting right into the silly atmosphere, and the songs – yeah the songs are pretty great as well – filled with humor and touching lyrics that are sure to bring a smile to your face. I would have liked to see an attempt at translating the songs as well, but the Japanese audio is still great, so there really isn’t anything negative to say in terms of the soundtrack and audio production for both titles.
Visuals
I enjoy that pixel-art vibe and in many ways, the cool colors and settings for both titles within Marl Kingdom Chronicles look fantastic. Animations are decent, and the towns feature well detailed little touches that do a lot to bring this story to life. I do think this franchise relies a bit too much on resuing assets for battles, such as backdrops, which makes battles feel a little less connected to new areas later on. The overlays also utilize that hollow design we see with most remasters, which is forgivable, but it would have been nice to have menus and display screens treated with a bit more love in a game that almost demands it.
Overall
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles brings us two classics that are fully of personality and charm. Sure, the second may feel more cohesive and enjoyable, but there is certainly a lot to do in either title that will allow players to get lost for long periods of time, simply exploring this world with their volume turned up as they take in the one of a kind atmosphere. Most RPG fans consider Rhapsody to be an “entry level” game, and that is mostly true with the sequels. That said, the battle system here is far more engaging and enjoyable this time around, and the work done to dub and bring these titles here is absolutely appreciated. Whether you’re curious or just an avid fan of following Cornet’s little tale, Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is an enchanting collection that is sure to bring something different to your game library.
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Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the series, NBA 2K delivers a track list featuring artists like Lil Uzi Vert, Larry June & The Alchemist and more while featuring a Def Jam Recordings Partnership in Season 1
2K today unveiled details around the soundtrack coming in NBA® 2K24. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic NBA 2K series and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the soundtrack features genre-defining songs from the past and present, while looking ahead to what lies in store for the future.
Over the past 25 years, NBA 2K has become an influential platform where basketball and hip-hop culture intersect, creating a place where fans can enjoy the best of both worlds. 2K has partnered with several GRAMMY-award-winning artists including Jay-Z, Travis Scott, J. Cole, and more, becoming the gold standard for soundtracks in video games.
The NBA 2K24 soundtrack pays homage to the hip-hop genre by featuring an extensive track list, composed of prominent producers, lyrical icons, and the next generation of artists. Showcasing Hip-Hop’s diverse collection of melodies and beats, NBA 2K24 features “Just Wanna Rock” by Lil Uzi Vert, “Walk” by Kodak Black, “In Ha Mood” by Ice Spice, “Kobe Bryant” by Lil Wayne, “Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy, “hooligan” by Baby Keem, “90 Proof” by Smino & J. Cole, “Breakfast In Monaco” by Larry June & The Alchemist,”Black” by YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and many more.
This year will also bring forward new, exciting things to keep the soundtrack fresh. Def Jam Recordings will kick off Season 1, adding classic songs like “This DJ (feat. O.G.L.B.)” by Warren G, “Hustlin” by Rick Ross, to current heat such as “GOATED. (feat. Denzel Curry)” by Armani White, “2 Certified” by Hit-Boy & Avelino, and new never before heard sounds like “My Time” by Haiti Babii , “FOLD” by SwaVay, “Dolla” by Navy Blue, “Crazy” by Connie Diiamond, and “Stand Out” by Jex Nwalor.
NBA 2K24 will be available on on September 8 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the NBA 2K24 official website.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K24 is rated PG by the Australian Classification Board.
Sydney, Australia, September 6th, 2023: Horror games thrive on the delicate balance of tension, exploiting our vulnerability and the eerie embrace of solitude. Envision yourself traversing a dimly lit house in the dead of night, where faint whispers and unidentifiable noises send shivers down your spine. Now, picture this unsettling scenario not alone, but accompanied by a group of 28 intriguing individuals. The fear factor dwindles, doesn’t it? Hence, the anticipated release of Alone in the Dark will gracefully step away from the chaotic October 2023 launch window.
Reasons Our intention is to avoid competing with the wake of Alan’s epic release and to evade the dazzling skyline of cities adorned by the graceful swings of Spiderman. We aim to truly remain as Alone in the Dark as possible. To honour this, the spine-chilling horror game has been rescheduled to unveil its horrors on January 16th, 2024. This extension will serve a dual purpose: not only will it permit us to meticulously perfect the gaming experience, but it will also grant us the opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in the remarkable releases of October.
Watch the latest trailer here:
Alone in the Dark is a love letter to the ground-breaking original that lets you experience a haunting story through the eyes of one of the two protagonists: play as either Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood in this re-imagination of the classic survival horror game where Psychological Horror meets Southern Gothic. Explore your environments, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and uncover the uneasy truth of Derceto Manor…
Deep in the 1920’s South, Emily Hartwood’s uncle has gone missing. Together with private investigator Edward Carnby, she embarks on a journey to Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally ill where something is lurking. You’ll encounter strange residents, nightmarish realms, and dangerous monsters, and ultimately uncover the plot of rising evil. At the intersection of reality, mystery, and insanity, an adventure awaits that will change your core beliefs. Who can you trust, what will you believe, and what will you do next?
Alone in the Dark is developed by Pieces Interactive in Sweden and will be coming to PC, Xbox Series S/X, and PlayStation®5 on January 16th, 2024.
Explore Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game! Set in the gothic American South in the 1920s, Alone in the Dark features a noir setting with classical Lovecraftian horror elements, where the familiar meets the surreal.
Return to the roots of psychological horror and experience an atmospheric journey worthy of the game that started the genre.
Dive into a world full of sounds that make your skin crawl with a haunting, yet mesmerising doom jazz soundtrack.
Enjoy the thrill of desperate survival in a world where reality starts to crumble, evil lurks in every shadow and ammunition is scarce.
Experience this nightmare from either Emily Hartwood’s or Edward Carnby’s perspective and unearth the dark secrets of a gothic mansion.
Immerse yourself in a deep psychological story that goes beyond the realms of the imaginable, by Mikael Hedberg, cult horror writer of SOMA and Amnesia.
Australia – September 6, 2023 – Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions today announced the XS1000 External SSD, a small and incredibly sleek file backup solution. XS1000 joins XS2000 as a new product offering in Kingston’s external SSD product portfolio. Both drives are extremely compact and under 29 grams to provide pocket-sized portability.
Kingston’s XS1000 offers read speeds up to 1,050MB/s1 and large capacities up to 2TB2 providing ample room for storing countless photos, videos, and files. The drive comes with a USB-C®3 to USB-A cable and maintains backwards compatibility to ensure seamless connectivity with legacy devices. All drives go through Kingston’s rigorous product testing to ensure they function with the highest level of quality, reliability, and functionality. Small like a key fob, the XS1000 serves as a reliable companion for easy file backups, guaranteeing continuous access to your important documents, cherished memories and media files.
“Our customers are looking for convenient, fast and reliable storage at an affordable price. With the addition of XS1000 they can look no further as we now offer more options for external storage,” said Kingston. “We designed this drive to be sleek and compact, XS1000 is currently the smallest external SSD available on the market with speeds up to 1,050MB/s1, measuring merely half the size of a standard SSD. This ensures unparalleled portability, making it the ultimate selection for those seeking a combination of convenience and top-notch performance.”
XS1000 is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities and is backed by a limited five-year warranty4 with free technical support. Starting from now till September 30th, 2023, get a chance to win ASUS Gaming Laptop, Apple iPad 10 and $100 E-gift Card with purchase of XS1000 external SSD.
Ultimate portability: Compact and weighing just under 29g, this sleek, all-black SSD fits in your palm, allowing you to take your files on the go effortlessly.
Reliable file backup: Take it all with you. Transfer and store your documents, large photos and videos without interruption.
Increased storage: Expand your digital library with high capacities up to 2TB2 to preserve life’s cherished moments.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 support: Achieve read speeds up to 1,050MB/s1 with backwards compatibility to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ensuring seamless connectivity with legacy devices.
Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2
Speed1: Up to 1,050MB/s read, 1,000MB/s write
NAND: 3D
Capacities2: 1TB, 2TB
Dimensions: 69.54 x 32.58 x 13.5mm
Weight: 28.7g
Casing Material: Metal + Plastic
Operating temperature: 0°C~40°C
Storage temperature: -20°C~85°C
Warranty/Support4: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
1 Based on internal testing. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage. USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device required for optimal speeds.
2 Some of the listed capacity on a flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide.
3 USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
4 Limited warranty based on 5 years or “SSD Life Remaining” which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager. A new, unused product will show a wear indicator value of one hundred (100), whereas a product that has reached its endurance limit of program erase cycles will show a wear indicator value of one (1). See Kingston.com/wa for details.
5 Compatibility with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS/iPadOS and Android devices may vary and is largely dependent on the host software/hardware (please see your host manufacturers support site for capabilities). For Android/iOS/iPadOS devices an additional OTG cable (not supplied by Kingston) may be required.
From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. To learn more about how Kingston Is With You, visit Kingston.com.
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Starfield, the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4, is available now worldwide on Xbox Series X|S and PC. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.
In case you missed it, you can check out the Starfield Live Action Trailer below:
Additionally, Bethesda Game Studios and composer Inon Zur’s collaboration on Starfield’s soundtrack is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other streaming services. From the moment the game starts with the main theme, “Into The Starfield,” to the closing notes of “A Home in the Galaxy,” Starfield’s score embodies the notion of exploration, mystery and the wonder of space.
To learn more about Starfield, check out the official website here.
Sydney, Australia – 6th September, 2023: Owners of The Chant – the single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat – are in for a treat with the release of a new and free DLC next week.
Watch The New Trailer Now:
The Gloom Below takes players on the next step of the adventure, after they escape the horrors of Glory Island, into the depths of a surreal and twisted merging of The Gloom and the physical world.
Working alongside the cursed Anton Family and following the stories of trapped cultists, players need to fight their way through unpredictable encounters and gather the ingredients required to destroy the heart of The Gloom.
The new content will add additional lore, upgraded abilities, new weapons and some new enemies too, as well as having significant focus on the combat and action elements of the game, giving users many more hours of horrific pleasure; each death leads players closer to their escape so finding the right build will be essential.
The DLC is free to anyone who owns the base game and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). However, it will need to be redeemed manually rather than an auto-update. Full instructions will be available on the relevant store pages.
What Is The Chant:
Set at a spiritual retreat on a remote island, The Chant has you trying to survive against a host of prismatic terrors that are unleashed after a group chant ritual goes horribly wrong, opening a portal to a nightmare dimension called The Gloom.
This dimension feeds off negative energy and starts driving you and the others mad, preying on your own anxieties and fears, and manifesting as interdimensional creatures: ultimately taking you on a journey of psychedelic horror the likes of which you have never experienced before.
But all is not lost; only by unravelling the mysteries of a 1970s new age cult while strengthening your mind, body, and spirit, can you reverse the chant and avoid being trapped in the gloom forever.
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About Brass Token
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Brass Token is an independent video game development studio founded in 2017. Led by AAA industry veterans who have worked on titles such as Bully, Sleeping Dogs and Gears of War, this focused team is combining their passion for horror and character driven mechanics to create high production third person story-driven action games.
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of nine game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.
A new invitation for players to stress test servers on Steam and Xbox from September 9th – September 11th
Sydney, Australia – 6th September, 2023 – Deep Silver and Starbreeze announce that PAYDAY 3, the ultimate co-op heist shooter fantasy, is hosting a TechnicalOpen Beta from September 9th to September 11th (AEST). The goal is to stress test the servers for the upcoming launch on September 21st.
The Technical Open Beta will require no key to access and feature the same content as the technical closed beta test conducted in August 2023. It is based on a game version from April 2023 and not a final representation of PAYDAY 3. This Technical Open Beta allows the development studio to identify potential upcoming issues with the servers prior to launch.
The PAYDAY 3 Technical Open Beta will offer:
The original gang: Dallas, Hoxton, Chains and Wolf. The iconic clown-masked characters that made the PAYDAY franchise infamous are all playable.
No rest for the wicked is a PAYDAY 3 bank heist, that charges the players with relieving a small bank of the cash cluttering up their vault. It’s their own choice to go stealth without anyone noticing how the cash evaporated or go loud to really experience that NYC robbery feeling.
All difficulties will be playable, level cap is Infamy Level 22 and Weapon Level Progression is at 8.
More information about the Technical Open Beta can be found on the PAYDAY website.
Aspiring heisters can access PAYDAY 3Technical Open Beta at:
The four most well-known clown-masked criminals in recent video game history return from retirement September 21st in PAYDAY 3 on PC via PC Game Pass, on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series S|X Game Pass, PlayStation 5 and GeForce Now.
Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit www.starbreeze.com.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires. Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver development studios include Deep Silver Dambuster Studios and Free Radical Design, both in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of nine game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.
