NEW STUDENT HANAKO (SWIMSUIT) MAKES EXPLOSIVE DEBUT IN TACTICAL RPG BLUE ARCHIVE

Highlights:

• Hanako (Swimsuit) arrives alongside powerful Striker Wakamo, now back in Recruitment
• Triple Reward Campaigns guarantee extra rewards and double EXP earnings – useful for new and returning players

SEOUL – Feb. 9, 2024 – Renowned RPG Blue Archive is opening its doors for a mischievous new student, Hanako, just in time for the game’s Triple Rewards Campaign designed to boost all players regardless of skill level, experience, or familiarity with the game. Additionally, Wakamo, the troublemaking Striker makes her explosive return to Blue Archive.

Strategic combat and cute, charismatic characters are at the heart of this RPG from NEXON Korea Corp. Players take on the role of Sensei, a teacher with a troubled past, as they mobilize a veritable army of eccentric students for combat against various mysterious forces threatening the academy city of Kivotos. During Recruitment, events and main story updates, new students will join the ranks for players to get acquainted with and recruit for battle, offering a blend of tactical planning and real-time action with a light-hearted, emotional center.

Decked out in summer style, Hanako (Swimsuit) is a refreshing addition to any team and a deadly force on the battlefield, available now through Fest recruitment. A Sonic-type Striker from Trinity General School, she can charge up to two Water Gauges that increase her attack damage when an ally uses an EX Skill. She can use her own EX Skill immediately if she has at least one Water Gauge charged for an even more devastating effect.  

By Hanako (Swimsuit)’s side is the infamous “Fox of Calamity” Wakamo, returning for Recruitment as one of the Seven Prisoners, a group of extremely dangerous students. A Mystic-type Striker, Wakamo is known for stirring up trouble affecting huge areas of Kivotos. Her EX Skill deals damage to a single enemy proportional to her attack damage by accumulating damage dealt by allies to the target for 10 seconds, then dealing that accumulated damage to the target as additional Mystic damage.

Two powerful new students, Mika and Hoshino (Swimsuit) are also available through Fest Recruitment, and bring a new campaign, perfect for new and returning players in need of an extra boost. Blue Archive’s Triple Reward Campaigns runs until Monday, Feb. 19 at 6:59 PM (UTC). Rewards will be tripled for Lesson and Scrimmages content during the event to help players grow faster. Account experience earnings will be doubled from Saturday, Feb. 3 until Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6:59 PM (UTC) as well.

Players can download Blue Archive for free on Android and iOS. For more information about Blue Archive, players can visit the official communities and the links below:

• Blue Archive Official Webpage: [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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Acquisition announced following continuous growth of leading British developer and publisher

Friday 9th February 2024, Cambridge, UK: Global private equity and investment advisory firm CVC Capital Partners (CVC Funds) and Haveli Investments today announced it has agreed to acquire Jagex, a leading developer and publisher of video games. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Headquartered in Cambridge, Jagex employs over 700 people worldwide and creates forever games for PC, Mobile and Console that empower its communities. RuneScape, its flagship franchise has generated more than $1.5 billion in lifetime revenue, over its 23-year history. Jagex acquired Pipeworks and Gamepires in 2022, expanding its cross-platform capabilities and bringing its expertise in creating forever fans to SCUM, an open-world survival title in Steam Early Access.
Jagex enjoyed a hugely successful 2023, with record subscribers for its RuneScape and Old School RuneScape titles and building its strong partnership with Gamepires ahead of Scum’s PC and Console launch in 2024. 

CVC Capital Partners, headquartered in Luxembourg, is one the world’s largest private equity firms, with over €188bn assets managed within its portfolio. With investments in the global sports field, such as the Gujarat Titans, LaLiga, Lique De Football Professionnel, Premiership Rugby and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), CVC Capital Partners has rich form in growing fan-focused businesses on the global stage. CVC Capital Partners will support Jagex by leveraging its expertise and resources to assist the company’s continued subscriber and revenue growth, alongside its community driven philosophy as it looks to build upon the success of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape and create more forever games under the Jagex brand.

Haveli Investments is an Austin-based private equity firm that seeks to partner with innovative companies, entrepreneurs and management teams. Haveli’s Gaming Fund has previously invested in London-based Omeda Studios, whose title Predecessor is currently in Early Access, Montreal-based Behaviour Interactive, the developer and publisher behind the hit online, genre-leading horror game Dead by Daylight and Tel Aviv-based Candivore, the developer and publisher of the category leading mobile hit Match Masters.
Jagex was acquired by Carlyle in 2021, supporting Jagex with the acquisitions of Pipeworks and Gamepires in 2022, while Jagex continued to deliver year-on-year performance gains.
 
Phil Mansell, CEO, Jagex, said, “I’m delighted to welcome CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments as strategic partners for Jagex. CVC and Haveli will help Jagex build on our portfolio of forever games, furthering our aims of supporting and growing our community of forever fans. Together we’ll create more of the experiences our fans love, innovate to empower our players further, and build new forever games that capture imaginations.” He continued, “The support from Carlyle has been exceptional, and that success has positioned Jagex for the future. With the continued growth of our flagship RuneScape franchise, we’re crafting more adventures to delight our forever fans, and we’re excited about the future, as we create new experiences that play to our strengths of putting our communities at the heart of everything we do.”

About Jagex  

A leader in creating deep and engaging live games on PC and mobile, Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 320 million player accounts to its world and is a $1.5 billion lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped. 

Jagex has expanded with the acquisitions of Pipeworks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access. Jagex employs more than 700 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. 

London (February 9, 2024) – Get ready to float like a butterfly and sting like a Psycho-powered bee when the formidable boxer Ed arrives in Street Fighter™ 6 starting on Feb. 27, 2024, across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Ed becomes the 21^st playable character following Rashid and A.K.I.’s release last year. Players will encounter the pugilistic puncher across all three game modes of Street Fighter 6 – World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub.

The “Ed Arrives!” Fighting Pass is also now live for a limited time, so players can pick up some boxing equipment for themselves and gear up for the fight!

To watch the Ed gameplay trailer, please visit YouTube, and for the latest assets and information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website.

Alongside Ed’s release, a brand new stage called Ruined Lab will drop, showcasing the aftermath of Shadaloo’s fall as its laboratory lies in shambles. Owners of the Year 1 Ultimate Pass and Ultimate Edition will automatically receive this stage when Ed is released. Various quality-of-life updates will also be introduced, including the ability to switch button displays on PC and an Extra Lighting feature being added to Photo Mode.

First appearing in Street Fighter™ V, after rejecting the evil intentions of M. Bison, Ed managed to escape the grasps of the Shadaloo organization and create Neo Shadaloo with the hopes of helping others like him. His attacks in Street Fighter 6 have changed significantly since the latest installment with all of his attacks now being punches. Ed, the initial inspiration of Modern Controls in Street Fighter 6, will also retain his simplified controls, while now receiving expanded inputs for his Classic Controls.

Get ready for some of Ed’s knockout moves, including:

• Psycho Flicker: A quick flicker jab from a distance that can go in one of three directions to catch the opponent off-guard and is vital to Ed’s ability to control space. If you hold this button down, Ed will use his Psycho Snatcher from Street Fighter V where he can pull in opponents with psycho-powered tendrils
• Psycho Blitz: Unleashes a series of punches cloaked in Psycho Power
• Psycho Storm: Ed’s Level 1 Super Art sees him striking opponents with a series of high-speed flicker jabs
• Psycho Cannon: Ed’s Level 2 Super Art, previously from Street Fighter V, generates a multi-hitting ball of psycho power that moves forward
• Psycho Chamber: Ed’s Level 3 Super Art turns opponents into his own personal punching bag by tying together their hands and feet and pummeling them in the name of Neo Shadaloo

Ed will be unlocked for owners of the Year 1 Character Pass, Year 1 Ultimate Pass, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition on February 27. Ed’s Outfit 2, which is inspired by his Story Outfit from Street Fighter V, will also be available when he arrives.

The fun doesn’t stop either with Capcom Cup X just around the corner! Players have through Feb. 14 to head to the in-game Battle Hub – decked out with Capcom Cup X celebrations – to predict who they think will be the next champion for the chance to win an exclusive Outfit 1 color for the character the champion uses to claim the crown.

And the wait is almost over with Akuma set to release in just a few short months this Spring! Stay tuned for more later this year.

About Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6, having sold more than three million units since launch, is available now and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting Street Fighter 6 action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

On February 8, 2024, a sea of pirates descended in Sydney to celebrate the upcoming launch of Skull and Bones! Pirates had the opportunity to play the Open Beta and enjoy a night off the high seas in the Saint Anne Tavern once their ship had docked in the iconic Sydney Harbour.

The Skull and Bones Open Beta will be available from February 8 to 11 with cross-play and cross-progression on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store.. Skull and Bones will be released on February 16, 2024 with cross-play and cross-progression on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ to get the game three days early, on February 13, 2024.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and Much More in GTA Online – Festive Gifts for Carnival and Valentine’s Day, Chance of Diamonds in The Diamond Casino Heist, and More

This week marks a trio of holidays in GTA Online with simultaneous celebrations of Lunar New Year, Carnival, and Valentine’s Day — each bringing its own gifts, rewards, and bonuses. And next week, look for the debut of the new Gallivanter Baller ST-D (SUV). This four-door powerhouse is eligible for Imani Tech upgrades and will be available for purchase from Legendary Motorsport on February 15.

Lunar New Year Gifts

Play GTA Online anytime this week to receive the new Regal Dragon Mask and Midnight Dragon Mask. In addition to these gifts, players that missed out on last week’s festive collectibles have another chance to get the Wooden Dragon Mask, Red Lunar New Year Dress, and Black Lunar New Year Tee.

Plus, all who log in between February 8 – 14 will receive a celebratory Red Envelope gift of GTA$188,888 delivered to their Maze Bank account within 72 hours.

2X GTA$ and RP on The Dragon and Other Transform Races

A new year is the time for transformation and growth, and what better way to channel that shapeshifting energy than through Transform Races. Make your way through The Dragon, and get 2X GTA$ and RP on this and all Rockstar Created Transform Races this week.

Free Dragon Tattoos

Build a bold look with free Dragon Tattoos to mark the occasion. Options at local tattooists include the Dragon Slayer, Ghost Dragon, Dragon Mural, and more.

On the Lucky Wheel Podium: Truffade Adder

The colors gold and red hold special significance during Lunar New Year celebrations — symbolizing luck, good fortune, and wealth in the year ahead. Go for gold at The Diamond Casino & Resort by spinning the Lucky Wheel and you could win a Truffade Adder (Super)outfitted in vibrant red and gold to honor the Lunar New Year.

Chance of Diamonds in The Diamond Casino Heist

Lunar New Year is a perfect occasion to take chances at maximizing your good fortune. Casing the joint in The Diamond Casino Heist this week presents opportunities for finding diamonds in the vault.

Carnival Gifts

Celebrate the colorful energy of Carnival by playing GTA Online anytime this week and you’ll be rewarded with the Carnival Sun Dress, Carnival Bandana, Bigness Carnival Sports Tee, and Bigness Carnival Bucket Hat, available through February 14.

Valentine’s Day Gifts

Love is in the air in San Andreas — play GTA Online anytime through Valentine’s Day (February 14) to receive the Red Heart Shades and Yellow Heart Shades. If you’re an acts-of-service type, take on the role of a Bodyguard to get the Purple Heart Shades this week.

3X GTA$ and RP on Shotgun Wedding and Till Death Do Us Part

There’s no better place than the church in Paleto Bay to bear witness to the ultimate expression of love and devotion: Shotgun Wedding. This small-scale, close-range Deathmatch is rewarding both sides of the family with 3X GTA$ and RP through February 14.

Romantics and cold-hearted cynics will need to pair up this Valentine’s Day to survive Till Death Do Us Part, an Adversary Mode where sticking by your partner is a winning strategy and taking out rival couples deals 3X GTA$ and RP this week.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Check out the latest fleet of curated vehicles at Simeon Yetarian’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom in Downtown Los Santos, including the classically styled Albany Roosevelt, just in time for Valentine’s Day:

• Pegassi Vacca (Super)
• Pegassi Zorrusso (Super)
• Dewbauchee JB 700 (Sports Classic)
• Dundreary Landstalker XL (SUV, 30% off)
• Albany Roosevelt (Sports Classic, 30% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom

Peek through the windows of the Luxury Autos showroom at this week’s duo on display: the Albany Roosevelt Valor (Sports Classic) and Pegassi Torero XO (Super).

GTA+

Sign up for GTA+ and supercharge your GTA Online experience to gain access to the following Member benefits through March 6:

• Claim a free Ocelot Jugular (Sports) at The Vinewood Car Club showroom
• Soft Pink Pearl Chameleon Paint and Pink Prismatic Pearl Chameleon Wheel Paint
• Free Heartbreakers Jacket, Heartbreakers Caps, Black Lunar New Year Shirt and Pants, and Red Lunar New Year Shirt and Pants
• 2X GTA$ and RP on Casino Work Missions and Casino Story Missions, plus 40% off the Casino Penthouse

All that, and a GTA$500,000 bonus delivered upon billing each month, access to download and play a rotating assortment of classic Rockstar Games titles, and more. Visit the GTA+ website for full details.    

DISCOUNTS

• Free drinks at The Diamond Casino & Resort
• Arcade Properties – 30% off
• Arcade Upgrades and Modifications – 30% off
• Free Dragon Tattoos (all other Tattoos 50% off)
• Lampadati Tigon (Super) – 30% off at the Test Track
• Ocelot Swinger (Sports Classic) – 30% off at the Test Track
• Dundreary Landstalker XL (SUV) – 30% off
• Albany Roosevelt (Sports Classic) – 30% off

Gun Van Discounts and Inventory

Pool Cue | Gusenberg Sweeper (50% off) | Battle Rifle |Railgun| Stun Gun (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Heavy Revolver | Double Barrel Shotgun | Machine Pistol | Grenades | Sticky Bombs | Pipe Bombs | Armor

THE SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES NEED YOU!!!

Super Earth’s territories are under siege on all fronts by the Terminids after they broke free of their farms and began spreading throughout the galaxy.  Watch the “A United Stand” trailer below.

The Super-Earth Armed Forces have been struggling to quarantine these monstrous enemies but are stretched thin – so when The Automatons,  a mysterious new enemy, enter the fray, Super Earth has no choice but to mobilise the Helldivers once again. 

Join in the fight and help defend Earth from the havoc of an alien thread scourging the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios. 

Helldivers 2 is now available to download via the PlayStation Store for $59.95. 

Do your part to advance the frontlines in the name of Freedom and Managed Democracy.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions on Helldivers 2 or any other PlayStation requests.

ATLUS is excited to announce that worldwide sales of its recently released RPG remake, Persona 3 Reload, surpassed one million units sold within the first seven days. This milestone makes Persona 3 Reload the fastest-selling game to reach the aforementioned sales number in ATLUS’ history.

Check out the launch trailer below:

ATLUS and the Persona 3 Reload team would like to thank players around the world for their continued support and the game’s warm reception. The title currently has a metascore of 88 on Metacritic and has received positive feedback from longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Persona 3 Reload is available now for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

The mini recreation of Atari’s classic home computer will come with 25 games

Sydney, Australia, 9th February 2024: PLAION, a global leading publisher and developer of video games, and Retro Games Ltd., one of the world’s leading producers of re-imagined home computers, are proud to announce that THE400 Mini – a modern day mini recreation of the pioneering home computer from 1979 – will come with 25 pre-installed games. The full list is being revealed for the first time, and includes some of the most iconic and important titles of the 8-bit era.

Included in the list are arcade classics such as Missile Command, and genre defining titles like M.U.L.E. Short for Multiple Use Labor Element, M.U.L.E. was a pioneering multiplayer game that inspired a generation of triple-A strategy titles. Other pre-installed games for THE400 Mini include Asteroids, Battlezone, Crystal Castles, Millipede and Star Raiders II. 

Watch the games announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/mwoBcWaNODo

“Much like the other retro computers we’ve produced, it was important for us to make sure we included a diverse range of games with THE400 Mini. Many collectors want to preserve the art form that is video games, and we hope that our pre-installed titles will excite these gamers. Not only are many of the games historically important, but they also come bundled in a mini recreation of the design classic that is the Atari 400. We hope that retro gamers and collectors will like what we’ve put together”, said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at Retro Games Ltd.

“We’re excited to reveal a variety of games for THE400 Mini. From dribbling up and down the court in Basketball, to escaping caves and completing puzzles in Boulder Dash, we think they’ll be something for everyone who has a passion for retro gaming. And for these dedicated fans we’re also pleased to reveal new images that showcase both the scale and detail of our new mini recreation. For the first time clear comparisons can be made between the original Atari 400 and THE400 Mini, we really hope everyone enjoys the attention to detail”, said Stuart Chiplin, Head of Commercial Evaluations at PLAION.

The following list includes all 25 games that come pre-installed on THE400 Mini:

• Airball – Navigate through a 150-room mansion, avoiding hazards while solving puzzles.
• Asteroids – Your ship is trapped in an asteroid belt, blast boulders and enemies to survive.
• Basketball – It’s all here as you dribble, shoot and pass your way to sporting success.
• BattleZone – Save the world in this shoot ’em up by outmanoeuvring rebel Supertanks and UFOs.
• Berzerk – Blast robots, escape Evil Otto and dodge laser fire in this frantic shoot-em-up arcade game.
• Boulder Dash – Dodge boulders, collect jewels, escape caves and complete puzzles solo or with a friend.  
• Bristles – Help Peter the Painter paint walls while escaping enemies in this colourful platformer.
• Capture the Flag – Capture the flag in this action 3D maze game.
• Centipede – Wield a bug blaster to clear the enchanted mushroom patch in this coin-op classic.
• Crystal Castles – Guide Bentley Bear through Bethilda’s maze, avoiding enemies while utilizing power-ups.
• Elektraglide – Race futuristic motorbikes & avoid obstacles across the UK, USA and Australia.
• Encounter! – Command a starship in this space shooter while surviving fast battles with strategic agility.
• Flip and Flop – Control Flip the Kangaroo and Mitch the Monkey in a daring Zoo escape platformer.
• Henry’s House – Navigate as tiny Henry in this platformer, collecting items, finding keys and escaping traps.
• Hover Bovver – Play as Gordon Bennet in this quirky maze game.
• Lee – Master martial arts in this classic platformer.
• M.U.L.E. – Turn-based strategy in which you colonize a planet & outwit settlers. Play solo or with friends.
• Millipede – Play as the Archer in this Centipede sequel and prevent the bugs from taking over.
• Miner 2049er – Control Bounty Bob in this action platformer while destroying mutants and collecting items.
• Missile Command – Defend cities with your missiles in this classic shoot ’em up.
• O’Riley’s Mine – Play as miner Tim O’Riley & collect treasure, avoid hazards & work your way back to the top.
• The Seven Cities of Gold – Explore, negotiate, and establish colonies in this ground-breaking action strategy game.
• Star Raiders II – Pilot the Liberty Star and destroy Zylon bases in this renowned space shoot ’em up.
• Wavy Navy – Command a ship, avoid missiles and planes, and become the strategic leader of the navy.
• Yoomp! – Guide a rhythmic bouncing ball through suspended levels in this unique platformer.

In addition to the pre-installed games, players can also side-load their own games via a USB stick, with support for cartridge, disk and cassette ROMs.

THE400 Mini will be available at The Gamesmen from 28^th March 2024.

For more information visit https://retrogames.biz/products/the400-mini/.

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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 eight 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. 

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Retro Games

Retro Games Ltd is made up of people with a combined games industry experience of over 100 years. The company have successfully produced and released many games across many formats, such as the C64, Spectrum, GBA, Wii and more. Members of the team also successfully brought to market the C64DTV direct to TV C64 games console, THEC64® Mini and full-sized THEC64®. Based in the UK but operating on a global basis.

About Atari

Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.

Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ALATA) and OTC Pink Current (Ticker PONGF).

©2024 Atari Interactive, Inc. Atari wordmark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

Techland welcomes the Year of the Dragon with in-game activities and rewards

Wrocław, Poland – 8 Feb. 2024 – Techland says goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit and gets ready to bring in the new force. The Year of the Dragon Celebration in Dying Light 2 Stay Human starts today, Thursday, 8 Feb. at 3 am PT / 6 am ET / 12 pm CET, and comes to an end on Monday, 19 Feb. at 3 am PT / 6 am ET / 12 pm CET. During the in-game festivities, players can log on to experience different daily Dragon’s Blessings, yielding gameplay benefits. There will be Encounters spawning across the map, with PKs and Survivors in need of saving. By doing so, the players will receive Red Envelopes full of rewards.

Collecting Red Envelopes is also how players can complete goals and get items from the Dragon Warrior Bundle for free. This bundle will also be available for purchase at a later date for 500 DL Points. That’s not all – there will be additional free gear to be claimed on Pilgrim Outpost and via Twitch drop!

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon kick starts the month of the 2nd Anniversary of Dying Light 2 Stay Human fun – with more to follow soon! In the meantime, take a look at the video below from Franchise Director Tymon Smektała. More information can be also found on Pilgrim Outpost.

To help us create unforgettable experiences for all Dying Light 2 Stay Human players, we invite them to join the conversation on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube – we’ll be waiting!

For more information about Dying Light 2 Stay Human and Techland, head to www.dyinglight2.com

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About Techland

Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw. For over 30 years, we’ve carried a tradition of providing gamers with unforgettable experiences. We’re an international team of over 400 highly-skilled professionals driven by a passion for gaming, always striving for the best quality.

We’re fueled by the support of our global community built on the foundation of successful AAA franchises such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, or Dying Light. The gamers’ trust in our games has resulted in our newest project, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, selling more than 5 million copies across all platforms within the first month after release.

On top of continuously growing the world of Dying Light through a robust post- launch support plan for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, we’re also working on an unannounced AAA Open World Action RPG set in a brand new fantasy universe; our biggest project to date.

Techland’s mission strictly determines every aspect of our work: we want to create unforgettable experiences.

The latest content update introduces a transformative gadgets system, offering players total freedom in gadget placement and interaction, encouraging them to unleash their creativity across Rainbow Island – now available for Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC.

SAN MATEO, Calif. – February 8, 2024 – Monomi Park, creators of the highly popular Slime Rancher franchise, today announced “Gadgets My Way”, the latest content update for Slime Rancher 2. This significant release transforms every part of the world into a canvas for the player’s creativity and experimentation with an all new gadgets system, offering extended freedom in gadget placement and interaction. Now, players can rethink and rebuild their ranches in endlessly imaginative ways, engaging emotionally with the world and its delightful slimes. The update is free for existing owners of Slime Rancher 2, with new players able to join the adventure on Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC for $29.99.
 
Trailer for Slime Rancher 2: Gadgets My Way: 

Slime Rancher 2 on Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/slime-rancher-2/9PHFJ0N31NV1
Slime Rancher 2 on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1657630/Slime_Rancher_2/
Slime Rancher 2 on Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/slime-rancher-2
 
Key Features of ‘Gadgets My Way’ Update:

• Expanded Interaction with Slimes: The ‘Gadgets My Way’ update introduces imaginative and lively interactions with slimes. Imagine your slimes lounging on the beach, getting thrilled in homemade pinball machines, or playfully bouncing through fields of colorful pinwheels. This update offers a wide array of thematic settings – from serene to playful – allowing players to create memorable experiences with their slimes on Rainbow Island.
• Comprehensive Building System Overhaul: Experience a transformative building system in Slime Rancher 2 with the latest update. Key features include a streamlined Gadget mode HUD, offering a more intuitive building experience, and an innovative collection review system integrated into the updated Slimepedia. This update not only enhances the ease of constructing your dream ranch but also enriches the process of discovering and cataloging your unique slime and gadget collections.
• More Gadget Content and Exploration: Dive into a world of discovery with 36 new gadgets and treasures waiting in hidden nooks and crannies of Rainbow Island. The update invites players to uncover secret treasure pods, unveiling gadgets that enhance the immersive and interactive nature of the game. Explore new areas, unveil mysteries, and enrich your ranching experience with these exciting additions.

Slime Rancher 2 continues the award-winning legacy of its predecessor, offering an enchanting journey for Beatrix LeBeau on Rainbow Island. With “Gadgets My Way”, players are invited to engage in more repeatable gameplay, fostering a deeper connection with the game world and its inhabitants through enhanced gadget interaction and creative experimentation. Additionally, there’s a host of new user interface updates, including new resources spawned from weather, new land in various zones, HUD notifications, revamped icons, and optimized game performance for a smoother, more intuitive player experience.

About Monomi Park

Monomi Park is an independent game studio based out of sunny San Mateo, California. Founded in 2014 by Nick Popovich and Mike Thomas, Monomi Park is committed to creating inclusive and innovative gaming experiences that defy expectations. Its flagship title, Slime Rancher was released into Early Access in 2016 with an official release following in 2017. It is one of the highest-rated games on Steam of all time with a 98% positive average score and has sold over 6 million copies across all platforms with over 15 million players worldwide. Slime Rancher 2 launched into Early Access on September 22, 2022 and sold over 300,000 copies in the first week.