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SnowRunner Season 10: Fix & Connect, Out Now on PC & Consoles, Heads to British Columbia with New Maps & Challenges

PARIS July 18, 2023 – Today SnowRunner, the blockbuster off-roading experience from developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment, launches Season 10: Fix & Connect! Available for free to all Year 3 Pass and 3-Year Anniversary Edition owners, this fresh season expands the epic trucking simulation with two new maps, two vehicles and new activities on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. A free update featuring 10 new cosmetics and a big crane add-on is also available for all players.

Season 10: Fix & Connect keeps the Canadian journey rolling, taking Runners to British Columbia with two new 4km² summer maps. In a remote landscape of log stations, sawmills, farms, silos, and fisheries, players will venture far out into extreme wilderness and take in the sights of awe-inspiring lakes and waterfalls. After a destructive storm, Runners will need to deliver generators and parts needed for reconstruction, set up electric poles to reconnect the grid, and fix ferry boats and other crucial infrastructure like the weather station.

Two new vehicles are ready to help you carry out your task: the Mack Defense M917A3, a superb, fresh-off-the-line, off-road truck that shines with its durability, and the Kenworth 963, a massive behemoth of a truck capable of dealing with anything you may throw at it. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Entertainment store.

The Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters – Execution Force DLC emerges from the shadows on July 25  

Unleash four unique Assassins to strike fear into the corrupted hearts of Nurgle’s forces in a brand new DLC for Complex Games’ acclaimed tactical turn-based strategy.  

Cambridge, UK – 18 July 2023. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) and Complex Games, today revealed the expansion pack Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters – Execution Force, weaving its way onto PC on July 25. This second major DLC brings with it the introduction of four unique Assassin classes, allowing Force Commanders to take on a deadly new Tentarus Hive threat and put the forces of Nurgle on the back foot in all-new Death Guard cruiser boarding missions. The DLC will be available through Steam and the Epic Games Store at a suggested retail price of £12.99/$14.99/€14.99.  

A highly secretive organisation, the Officio Assassinorum can be requisitioned to provide Strike Force Xiphos with a highly skilled assassin from each of the four major temples, trained dutifully in the art of executing even the deadliest of foes. The Vindicare Assassincan pick off enemies from afar with powerful long-ranged weaponry, whilst the EversorAssassin embodies unrelenting fury, able to dispatch multiple targets at close range and turn the tide of battle in an instant. Psykers fear the disruption wrought by the Culexus Assassin, capable of disabling immense psychic energies and creating opportunities for allies to deal immense damage. And finally, lurking in the shadows comes the Callidus Assassin, wielding the arts of deception and infiltration as they sow confusion amongst enemy ranks and leave no trace as they strike from the darkest corners of the galaxy.   

Once requisitioned, Force Commanders can deploy up to one of each assassin within their squads, rising to meet the newest threat creeping throughout the Tyrtaeus sector – the Tentarus Hive. When one of these missions appears on a planet, corruption levels will continue to rise on the host world unless swift action is taken to eliminate it. The threat level increases further in vicious and intense new boarding missions, where players will lead their forces into the heart of a pursuing enemy cruiser in a race against time to disable its power generators and destroy the vessel.  

Alongside the launch of the DLC, all players will also receive a free new update which brings with it the Tainted Sons, a new enemy patrol troop which also adds three brutal new enemies to Nurgle’s menagerie: the mutation-loving Plague Surgeon, the overwhelming Nurgling Swarm and the towering Beast of Nurgle. Additionally, Commanders will tackle new Warp Surge threats thanks in part to the support of the Adeptus Mechanicus, providing new wargear options for outfitting squads.  

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters – Execution Force carries with it a host of new content for players, spanning new units, mission types, maps and more, as they seek to regain control of the Bloom-infested Tyrtaeus sector.   

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters – Execution Force will require the base game to play, and the new content will commence with a mysterious communication from the Officio Assassinorum following the first Grand Master’s report in the campaign, with new mission types and the menace of the Tentarus Hive threat unfolding throughout the rest of the campaign. 

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is available to buy now on PC across Steam and the Epic Games Store, with a suggested retail price of £34.99/$44.99/€44.99 for the standard version and £44.99/$54.99/€54.99 for the Castellan Champion Edition. 

Follow Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, or visit www.chaosgate.com.  

About Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters 

Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this critically acclaimed turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters. 

About Frontier  

 Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videos founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier primarily uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games for personal computers and videogame consoles.  

About Games Workshop 

 Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniatures, novels and model kits through more than 523 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop or Warhammer), its own web store, and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including its publishing division ‘Black Library’ and its special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com

About Complex Games 

Complex Games is an innovative game developer based out of Winnipeg, Canada. With a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years, this year the team launched the critically acclaimed turn-based tactical RPG, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters in collaboration with Frontier Foundry.  Following that successful collaboration, Frontier Developments plc acquired Complex Games in November 2022. 

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2022. Chaos Gate, the Chaos Gate Daemonhunters logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All rights reserved to their respective owners. 

‘Frontier’ and the Frontier logo are trademarks of Frontier Developments plc. All rights reserved. 

Stampede: Racing Royale sets off on first Steam Playtest from 27 July

First chance to join the herd in 60-player battle royale matches

Leamington Spa, UK – 18 July 2023: It’s time for a warm-up lap of the world’s wildest race! Stampede: Racing Royale, the 60-player battle royale racer from developer Sumo Leamington and publisher Secret Mode, is revving up for its first Steam Playtest on 27-31 July.

Registered players will get the chance to jump into the fast-paced, chaotic races and battles of Stampede: Racing Royale for the first time. Eight race maps and one battle arena will be available for players to test out, with over 50 customisation options on offer to stand out from the rest of the herd. More tracks, arenas, and customisation options are currently in development.

Stampede: Racing Royale is designed to evolve and grow around its community, and so this Playtest will contain early work-in-progress content. All players will receive a feedback form during the Playtest to provide their thoughts and suggestions, and highlight any bugs found in this early version of the game. As data is reset between each Playtest, progression and unlocked items will not carry over to future Playtests or Early Access.

Stampede: Racing Royale‘s first Playtest will take place on Steam on 27-31 July, with a Steam Early Access release due later in 2023.

About Stampede: Racing Royale
Welcome to Stampede: Racing Royale – the wildest racing event in existence. Step on the gas in thrilling kart racing and battle events, with 60 participants all competing simultaneously. Harness your skills and a huge range of power-ups to steer your way to the front of the herd in classic circuit racing, or fight the crowd head-on to score the most points in arena-based battles. 

RACING ROYALE 
Stampede: Racing Royale pits 60 players against one another across three-round eliminator events, culminating in a high-stakes finale to crown the winner. Rounds include Stampede Races, which offer classic karting action on outrageously inventive circuits against up to 59 other opponents, and Stampede Battles, where competitors are locked in power-up laden arenas to fight their way to victory.   

COLLECT & CUSTOMISE 
Keep racing to unlock new vehicles and endless customisation options. Find your favourite kart and make it your own with custom paints and stickers. Dress your character in the finest threads to make sure you and your wheels really stand apart from the herd. 

LIVE 24/7 
There’s always something to be part of in the world of Stampede. Seasons, Events, Challenges, and much more mean the ways you can race are constantly changing, with new rewards always up for grabs.   

RACE WITH FRIENDS 
Start or join a party to experience the chaotic action of Stampede: Racing Royale with friends and family.

Stampede: Racing Royale official website:
https://www.StampedeRacing.com

 Stampede: Racing Royale is coming to PC via Steam Early Access in 2023, and later to consoles. 
Register your interest for Steam Playtests, with the first Playtest taking place on 27-31 July.

About Secret Mode
Greetings from The Bunker! Secret Mode is the publishing wing of the award-winning Sumo Group Ltd. Our goal is to publish internally developed projects from any of our 17 game development studios across the UK, US, Europe, and India, as well as third party independent game developers. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything.

About Sumo Leamington
Sumo Leamington was established in March 2019, and is managed and operated by a team of industry veterans with deep experience of service-based games. The studio vision statement is quite simply ‘We make you look forward to tomorrow’; a vision to make games which players will keep coming back to – day after day, year after year.

We also believe that by putting people and purpose first, our studio culture is one that drives performance, boasts enthusiasm, and is something that the team are proud to say they are part of.

Sumo Leamington is part of the award-winning Sumo Digital family of studios. Founded in 2003, and celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Sumo Digital employs over 1,300 staff globally in the UK, Europe, India and Canada and is recognised for its versatility, proprietary technology and creativity across a portfolio of games featuring titles for major publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Sega and 2K. 

Fast-Paced Rogue-Lite Shooter Madshot Launches on Nintendo Switch and Full Steam Release Today

Battle the untold horrors of Cthulhu and break the cycle of eternal life. 

Milan, Italy – July 18, 2023. Global publisher HOOK and indie developer Overflow are thrilled to announce that following a successful Early Access period, the acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter Madshot fully launches as V1.0 on Steam today. But that’s not all as from today shooter fans can now go head-to-head with hideous monsters on the go with the global digital launch of Madshot for Nintendo Switch. Both formats are available for £17.99GBP/€19.99EUR/$19.99USD with generous launch discounts for a limited time. 

Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu and beyond. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles. You won’t have the same experience twice in Madshot as the game changes with you and every new playthrough brings new surprises! 

Watch the Madshot launch gameplay trailer here

About MADSHOT

Searching for eternal life, you dabbled in the occult and summoned forces beyond your understanding, forces whose names should never be uttered — and your actions ended with mighty Cthulhu himself swallowing your city whole.

But this odd situation has given you the chance to destroy him from within. 

The final version of the game will feature:

  • Acrobatic Rogue-lite shooting action!
  • Over 50 hideous enemies and menacing bosses.
  • A varied arsenal of weapons and more than 200 upgrades to choose your play style.
  • A procedurally generated world to explore and discover, including interactive elements to use to your advantage.
  • Challenges, rewards, unlocks… and more surprises.

Madshot is now available globally via Steam and Nintendo Switch with a SRP of $19.99/ €19.99/ £17.99 with juicy limited time launch discounts. 

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About HOOK

HOOK, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a publishing label focused on offering a unique selection of indie games which stand out for concept, visual, genre or themes. 

HOOK provides full-service publishing support  (including funding, development support, QA, localization, marketing & PR) to independent development teams with a strong commitment and vision, to help them realize and market their projects globally.

About Overflow

Overflow is a small studio based in Linkoping, Sweden. Founded in 2014 by two childhood friends, Overflow has a team-first focus, happy devs for better games. We aim to build compelling worlds with juicy gameplay.

Help Is On the Way! Generation Zero’s First Friendly Machine Companion Arrives Today in a Free New Update

Yes, you can pet the Companion!

STOCKHOLM July 18, 2023 – Systemic Reaction has released the free Companion Update for its open-world stealth action game Generation Zero on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation. It is also free for Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass subscribers. The update adds one of the community’s most-requested features: the Machine Companion, the game’s first-ever machine friendly to players. This customizable ally is at your disposal to attack enemy machines, provide extra mobile storage for items, and help you take down hostile factions!

The Runner-type Machine Companion is here to aid the Resistance! After picking up the new “Making Friends” mission at the Vesslan Bunker Warboard, you’ll unlock your very own machine friend, with a customizable name, weapons, color scheme, and even voice! Use new emotes to interact with your Companion, keep it healthy by repairing it when it takes damage, and team up to defeat enemies together.

Players can make their trusty Machine Companion even handier on the battlefield with the new premium “Companion Accessories Pack” DLC. Available on PC, Xbox and PlayStation for $6.99, the bundle features three additional behavior modules which can expand the functionality of your sidekick even further, adding the ability for your Companion to heal you when you’re wounded, collect and store loot from downed foes, or mark enemy machines, increasing their visibility and damage received in combat. The DLC also includes extra armor and cosmetic customization options for your Machine Companion.

Generation Zero puts players on the front line of the battle against the machines in an alternate history Sweden. With 25 major updates and two massive story expansions implemented since launch, there’s never been a better time to join Generation Zero’s community of over four million players.

For more on Generation Zero, visit www.GenerationZero.com, and follow @GenZeroGame on Twitter.

WE ARE SYSTEMIC REACTION

Small but fierce, we started as a group of veterans from within Avalanche Studios Group. Based in Stockholm and Malmö, we focus on crafting new and empowering games with unique settings. Drawing from our experiences within the industry, we want to create games that appeal both to us, and to you — our players. We want to play in a sandbox that lets your creativity thrive.

Our focus is freedom, exploration, and a drive to create games like the ones that kept us up at night as kids. We’ve got Generation Zero and Ravenbound launched and Second Extinction on Xbox Game Preview and PC early access — with even more to come. Join us in the sandbox!

MOVING OUT 2 NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER

Tuesday, 18th July 2023 – SMG Studio, DevM Games, and Team17 Digital have announced that Moving Out 2 pre-orders are live from today, ahead of the game’s release on Nintendo Switch™, PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The colourful co-op game, which features both online and couch-based local multiplayer for the first time in the series, launches on 15th August.

Three editions are available for wannabe F.A.R.Ts – Furniture Arrangement and Relocation Technicians – to choose from: Firstly, The F.A.R.Tastic 4, which is available for all platforms and includes four additional downloadable movers; the Digital Deluxe Edition, which is available for PC only and includes The F.A.R.Tastic 4 DLC, a 200+ page digital art book, behind the scenes developer commentary, a children’s digital activity book, and original soundtrack; and the Moving Out Bundle, which includes both Moving Out and Moving Out 2 base games.

A demo for Moving Out 2 is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch, featuring a sample of six levels from across the multiverse of the final game. Visit www.movingout2.com.

Moving Out 2 is supported by VicScreen through the Victorian Screen Incentive (VSI).

About SMG Studio

Founded in 2013, SMG Studio creates original experiences with a strong sense of humour. Using the patented D.A.F.U.Z. System, SMG’s games are Dynamic, Addictive, Fun, Unique, and Zany. Known for titles like Death Squared, Thumb Drift and One More Line, SMG is headquartered in Sydney, Australia with additional offices in Melbourne, Australia and Los Angeles, California.

Moving Out was the debut project from SMG’s new Melbourne studio.

About DevM Games

Founded in 2009, DevM Games is the solo venture of Jan Rigerl. DevM, located in Stockholm, Sweden, has created numerous games, for web, mobile and PC. Such as Extreme Forklifting 2, Desert Worms, Silly Sailing, and now Moving Out.

About Team17 Digital

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

Revamped CD PROJEKT RED GEAR Storefront Now Open!

CD PROJEKT RED, in partnership with DPI Merchandising, has today launched the new CD PROJEKT RED GEAR online storefront, featuring merchandise from the worlds of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077.

The launch of this revamped store is the result of a fantastic collaboration between CD PROJEKT RED and DPI Merchandising — a video game merchandise manufacturer and distributor with extensive industry experience.

Managed by DPI, the new CD PROJEKT RED GEAR store boasts a completely fresh design, and is filled with products previously featured on the previous iteration of the storefront as well as all-new products inspired by The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077. Users will find the website easy to use and navigate as they browse through an ever-expanding catalog of high-quality accessories, clothes, figures, and more — available to ship all across the world.

Visit the new CD PROJEKT RED GEAR Store

In celebration of the website’s grand opening, users can take advantage of special, time-limited launch discounts on selected products; please browse the site to learn more about these offers.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

About DPI Merchandising
DPI Merchandising is a 20-year veteran in consumer product development for video game properties, creating bespoke gaming collectibles that are loved by true gamers. DPI offers an industry-best e-commerce gear store experience, proudly designing, manufacturing, and delivering video game collectibles for major brands like Bethesda, Bioware, EA, Capcom, Ubisoft, Sony, and now CD PROJEKT RED. The DPI team lives and breathes gaming culture to create epic products that capture the essence of the games fans love.

Xbox Announces Game Pass Core, an evolution of Xbox Live Gold

This morning, Xbox announced Xbox Game Pass Core, an evolution of Xbox Live Gold, launching on September 14. For over 20 years, Xbox Live has been connecting gamers to play competitive and cooperative online multiplayer games. As we continue our commitment to give players more choice and value, Xbox Game Pass Core will bring online play together with Game Pass and a select collection of over 25 games, starting with titles including Gears 5, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Grounded, Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited and more. New titles will be added 2-3 times a year.

Xbox Game Pass Core members will have access to our multiplayer network and exclusive member deals & discounts, all for $10.95 AUD per month or $79.95 AUD per year. With high-quality games from Xbox Game Studios and content partners, there is something for everyone to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Current Xbox Live Gold members will not need to make any adjustments to their account and everything will be updated automatically at launch. For more details on Xbox Game Pass Core and collection of games included, check out Xbox Wire here.

UFO Robot Grendizer – The Feast of the Wolves: release date revealed!

Sydney, Australia, July 18th 2023 – Microids is pleased to announce that UFO Robot Grendizer – The Feast of the Wolves will be available on November 14th, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The Nintendo Switch version will be available in 2024.

UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves will follow the first story arc of the anime series, giving players the chance to revisit the most iconic moments of this epic adventure. Fans of the show will be thrilled to hear that the game will feature the memorable musical themes from the anime, re-orchestrated for an even more immersive experience. These musical themes have been a crucial part of the anime’s success and players will now be able to enjoy them in an interactive way.

To deliver a wonderful experience to the fans, UFO Robot Grendizer – The Feast of the Wolves will also be available as a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition will include:

  • The game
  • A lenticular
  • An exclusive steelbook®
  • A key chain
  • A Poster

About UFO Robot Grendizer – The Feast of The Wolves:

Based on the famous anime adapted from Go Nagai’s manga UFO Robot Grendizer, this action game will grant nostalgic gamers the chance to play as Duke Fleet and his great robot and enjoy epic adventures. A unique opportunity to dive headfirst into an iconic pop culture universe filled with bravery, treason and sensational battles!

The cult animated series was one of the first successful exports of Japanese animation at the end of the 70’s. We all remember the iconic battles and the Grendizer’s weaponry used to defeat King Vega’s forces, launching attacks on Earth from its secret base hidden on the dark side of the moon. Are you ready for a legendary comeback?

UFO Robot Grendizer – The Feast of the Wolves will be available on November 14th, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The Nintendo Switch version will be available in 2024.

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About Microids

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 Dynamic Planning

Dynamic Planning Inc., is a licensing company established in December 1974 by Go Nagai, the original author of Mazinger Z, UFO Robot Grendizer and Devilman.

About Endroad

Endroad is a French video game development studio based in Nantes. Composed by passionate gamers, Enroad prides itself in forging new ways to provide players with innovative and high quality gaming experiences. Always paying attention to player’s feedback, the studio is aiming to please with every project. The studio is inviting everyone to join its ever growing community on Discord and discuss all things Grendizer! (https://discord.com/invite/tp3FbPk).

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©Dynamic PlanningTOEI ANIMATION
Dynamic Planning Inc., is a licensing company established in December 1974 by Go Nagai, the original author of Mazinger Z, UFO Robot Grendizer and Devilman.
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – THE FEAST OF THE WOLVES Produced and Published by Microids
©2023 Microids SA. All rights reserved. Developed by Endroad. Published by Microids SA. All rights reserved.

Microids announces a partnership with Banijay Brands for the video game Survivor: Castaway Island

The thrill of the iconic TV show is coming your way!

Sydney Australia, July 18th 2023 – Microids is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Banijay Brands for the video game Survivor: Castaway Island, based on the Banijay-owned TV format Survivor.

Unleash your inner survivor and embark for the ultimate adventure! Pick from among 12 fearless adventurers, and join a tribe. Survive in the untamed wilderness, test your skills in exciting challenges and play the social game of alliance and strategy. In this new adventure game, experience the excitement of Survivor as if you were part of the show!

Survivor – Castaway Island, developed by Magic Pockets,will be availableon October 3rd, 2023, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on Steam.

Following a partnership between Microids and ALP, the producers of Survivor in France (known locally as Koh Lanta), the deal with Banijay Brands builds on the existing game, taking it to global audiences.

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Banijay, a global television leader and content powerhouse. This collaboration combines our expertise in game development with their experience in creating top-notch entertainment. Our goal is to provide a unique immersive experience centered around interaction, competition, and survival. We are excited to offer players and millions of viewers worldwide an engaging adventure that lives up to their favorite show.” Stephane Longeard, CEO of Microids

Survivor is an iconic format that is known and loved by scores of fans all around the world. With its world class capabilities, Microids is a great partner for us to transform this IP into an original and innovative game that recreates the Survivor experience at home.”Lex Scott, Commercial Director, Gaming & Gambling at Banijay Brands

Survivor, a Banijay format created by Charlie Parsons, is one of the most watched reality entertainment formats around the world. Celebrating 25 years last year, (the format first launched in 1997 in Sweden), the show has gone on to be ranked as the ‘Number 1 Best Reality Show of All Time’ by Variety. A total of 50 versions and more than 360 series have been commissioned around the world to date, and the CBS version of the show from the USA recently finished airing its 44th series.

About Survivor: Castaway Island
In Survivor: Castaway Island, be prepared to experience the ultimate test of survival! As you navigate the treacherous landscape, you’ll need to rely on your survival instinct and strategy to remain in the competition. Every decision you make will be crucial to your fate. Are you cunning, strategic, and ruthless enough to outwit, outplay and outlast your opponents?

During your adventure, look for resources and form alliances with other castaways to survive, but remember that trust is hard to come by in the game of Survivor. Choose your allies wisely and watch your back for betrayals. In team or individual challenges, push yourself to the limit to avoid being voted off the island.

One wrong move, and the adventure ends. Your survival is at stake, and only the strongest will make it to the end. Do you have what it takes to be the last one standing and become the sole Survivor?

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About Microids

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 Banijay Brands

Banijay Brands, part of content powerhouse Banijay, controls the brand licensing rights to some of the most high profile and creative IP in the world. From entertainment and scripted through to animation and game shows, Banijay’s diverse portfolio offers commercial opportunities in multiple categories. Banijay is home to over 130 production companies across 21 territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 166,000 hours of original standout programming. With unrivalled commercial capabilities, Banijay Brands brings the group’s stories and brands to life through consumer products, live experiences and gaming. Banijay Brands represents some of the biggest global brands including MasterChef, Black Mirror, Temptation Island, Peaky Blinders, Survivor, Mr Bean, Changing Rooms, Interior Design Masters, Simon’s Cat, Your Home Made Perfect, Your Garden Made Perfect, Deal or No Deal, The Inbetweeners, Big Brother, Sunday Brunch, Tipping Point, The Biggest Loser, Ready Steady Cook, Wipeout and Crystal Maze. Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, the company, launched in 2008, operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Marco Bassetti.