SEVEN KNIGHTS 2 SET TO CELEBRATE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

LOS ANGELES – November 10, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces it will be celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary for its mobile role-playing game Seven Knights 2 with special in-game updates. Players can expect more details soon regarding the updates, including more about the two new heroes to be added and an all-new Orb System available to high-level users.

To kick off the celebrations, players can access a special A/C/E Card collection event starting today and ending on November 16, 2022. During the limited time event, those who collect three types of cards, A, C and E, can exchange them for special gifts on the day of the update on November 16, 2022.

Players must complete specific challenges to acquire the various cards:

• Card A: Up to 5 cards can be obtained depending on the number of times players clear the final stage of daily missions.
• Card C: Up to 5 cards can be obtained depending on the number of times the Upgrade Dungeon is played.
• Card E: Up to 5 cards can be acquired depending on the number of times the Field Exploration is played.

Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original Seven Knights, and centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Starring an array of characters depicted with stunning graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4, Seven Knights 2 will immerse players in a true sequel featuring the fun and innovative gameplay of Seven Knights enjoyed by players around the world. Players can collect and develop charismatic heroes while engaging in a deep and immersive cinematic story.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and Marvel Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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PGA TOUR® 2K23 Promises a November to be Thankful Forewith Top of the Rock Golf Course and Dude Perfect Apparel

Hugo Boss apparel also available to tee up fall fits

2K and HB Studios continue to roll out bonus content for PGA TOUR 2K23 with the new additions of Top of the Rock Golf Course, and Dude Perfect and Hugo Boss apparel.* PGA TOUR 2K23 – called “The best simulation golf game ever made,” by GameSpot – will continue to grow and introduce new content, playable characters, courses, gear and more in the months to come.**

Top of the Rock Golf Course in Ridgedale, MO, is the first-ever par-3 course to be included in a professional championship. Settled high above Table Rock Lake, players can revel in the celebration of nature around them with peaceful waterfalls, wandering creeks, ponds, and pristine lakes. This playable course will be free to all PGA TOUR 2K23 players starting today.

The PGA TOUR 2K23 community will also be able to deck out their MyPLAYERs in apparel from Dude Perfect, the comedy and sports entertainment team with over 58 million subscribers on YouTube. Dude Perfect-branded hats, a polo, and a hoodie are available today as in-game MyPLAYER apparel.

In addition, Hugo Boss apparel will be available on Friday, November 11, to add an extra layer of swag to MyPLAYERS. 

Members of the Dude Perfect team will be available as playable characters in PGA TOUR 2K23 in the future. Stay tuned for more information.

PGA TOUR 2K23 Deluxe Edition, Tiger Woods Edition and Standard Edition are available now for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and Steam.

​​For more information on PGA TOUR 2K23 and 2K, visit https://pgatour.2k.com/2k23/, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow the game on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and use the hashtag #PGATOUR2K23.

* PGA TOUR 2K23 required to access content. Terms Apply. Some cosmetic items and consumables may require unlocking with virtual currency (earned or paid) or via gameplay.

**Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

HB Studios is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

As DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 celebrates its 6^th anniversary with over 9 million units sold, more content continues to come to the game. Starting today, players can enjoy new content from the movie DRAGON BALL SUPER Super Hero.

The two new Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 are joining the fight, alongside Gohan in his version from the movie. In addition to these three characters, the HERO OF JUSTICE PACK 1 comes with 4 new parallel quests, 4 new costumes, new loading screens and 7 skills from Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 for players’ avatars.

Watch the new trailer here:

This new update also comes with free content, such as new costumes & accessories, Dual Ultimate Attacks, Super Souls, Raid Quests, Hero Colosseum Figures and Loading Screen Illustrations.

The HERO OF JUSTICE PACK 1 is available now on digital stores and part of the HERO OF JUSTICE PACK SET which will include another DLC to be revealed later. The game is available for all players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

For more information about DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dragonballgames.

Freedom Games Rings in the New Year with Five Anticipated Nintendo Switch Ports

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Nov. 10, 2022 – Freedom Games announces the publishing label’s plans to kick off 2023 with five release dates for the Nintendo Switch including Monorail Stories, Mars Base, Monster Outbreak, Tyrant’s Blessing, and Terracotta!

Monorail Stories, the award-winning asynchronous multiplayer narrative experience from Stelex Software, schedules its stop onto Nintendo Switch Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Embark on the morning commute as Ahmal and Silvie, as they interact with passengers aboard separate trains – intertwining the stories of travelers from both sides of the tracks.

Mars Base, the out of this world farming sim from KZ Games, plants seeds set to sprout onto Nintendo Switch Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Start the foundations of a Martian settlement in the Erebus Montes region to slowly turn the Red Planet green. Welcome new colonists on a biannual schedule and uncover ancient, forgotten secrets.

Monster Outbreak, a retro-inspired 2D tower defense survival game from GameMunchers, adds the Nintendo Switch to its defensive line on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Build an impenetrable fortress and defend against battalions of vicious monsters. Survive solo or enlist the help of a friend in classic local split screen or online multiplayer to craft an indestructible fortress.

Tyrant’s Blessing, a tactical turn-based RPG from Mercury Game Studios, welcomes the Nintendo Switch as a loyal battle companion on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Gather the remnants of humanity along with dedicated (yet equally deadly) pets to fight off the “blessing” of the Tyrant before he can convert the world into an ever-obedient undead army.

Terracotta, an action-puzzle pixel art adventure from Appnormals, brings balance to Nintendo Switch on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Channel Tao energy to switch between the Yin and Yang realms to solve kinetic puzzles, avoid attacks from cursed soldiers, and test the might of legendary bosses as the last surviving Terracotta warrior.

“We have heard our community loud and clear throughout 2022”, says Benjamin Tarsa, Director of Publishing, Freedom Games. “After each of the releases for these indie passion projects, our loyal fans all had the same immediate request, ‘When can I play on my Switch?!’ We will always reward our supporters with quality products on all platforms and will aim to eliminate future waits with simultaneous launches in the future.” 

To learn more about Freedom Games and the publisher’s upcoming suite of games, please visit the official website and follow @freedomgamesgg on Twitter.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

For more information, visit the official Freedom Games website.

A Main Story all about the SRT Special Academy! – Three new students, Miyako, Saki and Miyu, will be introduced! Nexon is hosting several events to celebrate the 1st Anniversary. Players will receive a 10-Recruitment Ticket to celebrate the Main Story Update.

SEOUL – Nov. 10, 2022 – On Wednesday, Nov. 9, NEXON Korea Corp. (CEO: Jung-Hun Lee) announced the next main story update for the hit game Blue Archive titled “Vol. 4 Rabbit of Caerbannog.”

The story will focus on students from the SRT Special Academy. When the RABBIT Squad holds a sit-in protest against closing the SRT Special Academy in Kousagi Park, the General Student Council asks Sensei to step in and help.  

Several new students from the SRT Special Academy will appear. Miyako, a piercing-type striker, uses her EX Skill to both stun and deal damage to a single enemy proportional to her attack. Saki is a Piercing-type Special student whose EX Skill stuns and deals damage to enemies within a circular range. Miyu, a Piercing-type Striker, applies the Weakness Detection effect to one enemy for 10 seconds when using her EX Skill. The target receives additional damage proportional to Miyu’s ATK for each successive attack while the effect is active.

Nexon will also host several events ahead of Blue Archive’s first anniversary. First, Lessons, Commissions, and Bounties will earn triple rewards during the 3x Rewards Campaign happening now through Friday, Nov. 22. Players will also receive 100 Pyroxenes every day that they log in through Tuesday, Nov. 15, as well as the opportunity to see special illustrations representing each academy in Blue Archive, including Abydos High School and Trinity General School.

Through Wednesday, Nov. 30, Blue Archive will have a First Anniversary login event. During that time, players can receive 200 Pyroxenes each day leading up to the day seven reward: 3-Star Expandable Traditional Wooden Windows!

All players who log in anytime up to Tuesday, Nov. 15 will receive a 10-Recruitment Ticket gift to celebrate the main story update.

You can find details about Blue Archive’s Main Story Vol.4 Rabbit of Caerbannog (First Half) update by visiting the official community.

About NEXON Co., Ltd.

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 on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. 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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The Tower -To the Bottom- (Working Title) Makes its Escape Jan. 19 on Nintendo Switch, Steam

New trailer and Nintendo Switch version of roguelike deckbuilding survival adventure revealed at Today’s JP Nintendo Indie World

TOKYO – Nov. 10, 2022 – The Tower -To the Bottom- (Working Title), a real-time roguelike deckbuilding survival adventure, took part in the Japanese-language Indie World showcase. The Switch version and its Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 release date, shipping simultaneously on Steam for PC, were revealed by Nintendo.

SHUEISHA GAMES, the new video game publishing arm of prestigious manga publisher SHUEISHA (One Piece, Bleach, Naruto, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, One Punch Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Hunter x Hunter, Death Note), the Japanese parent organization of VIZ Media, welcomes The Tower -To the Bottom- as its latest release and debut Steam title. Developer Tasto Alpha features Tom Ikeda, known for directing Lollipop Chainsaw and serving as lead game designer on the critically-acclaimed Little King’s Story and BLACK BIRD.

Living atop a bizarre, shifting tower, a group of 20 lost children scrounge for survival. In hopes of finding precious bread, and in search of the rumored paradise at the bottom, they descend into the tower’s depths, two at a time. Choose two of the children, each with different starting cards and traits, battle the strange inhabitants of the tower, and uncover mysteries throughout branching paths in a real-time twist on deckbuilding roguelikes.

Draw from your deck with the ability to deal a new hand at any time, and unleash attacks and defensive moves in real time to skillfully counter and negate enemy effects. Contend with cards that flip thus altering their functions, either throwing a wrench in carefully-laid plans or providing a surprising new strategy. After each battle, choose the appropriate reward; adding one of the game’s 70 cards might help slay future foes, but bread can help feed the inhabitants back up top or heal the current adventuring party.

Increase affinity with the kids and earn experience with each new run, unlocking new starting cards and traits. Discover new upgrades for the kids’ base as they advance from starving children to a self-sufficient commune, albeit one seeking answers to just what lies beyond the ends of The Tower. Get to the bottom literally and metaphorically, in an enthralling story set in a tarot-inspired world featuring character design by Masaoki Shindo, the artist behind the hit manga currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, RuriDragon.

“We couldn’t have picked a better title for SHUEISHA GAMES to jump into the roguelike genre with than The Tower -To the Bottom-, especially since we were able to get Shindo-sensei to provide a unique take on tarot archetypes for Tasto Alpha’s inventive experience,” said Masami Yamamoto, Executive Officer & Executive Producer, SHUEISHA GAMES. “The game offers a great blend of the proven fun of deckbuilding roguelikes, with original card mechanics and survival aspects that make it something all its own.”

The Tower -To the Bottom- releases on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC on Thursday, January 19, 2023, for $19.99 with support for English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese text. A demo is now available on Steam.

For more information on the game, visit the official website, and follow @TheTowerEN and @SHUEISHA_GAMES on Twitter.

About SHUEISHA GAMES

SHUEISHA GAMES is a new video game publisher born by crossing the boundaries between the publishing and game industries, founded by the owners of the influential and popular Jump shonen manga publications and Viz Media. SHUEISHA GAMES aims to combine the ability of a publishing company to find and nurture new talent with the power of a game company to develop and deliver titles, bringing unique games to a worldwide audience.

SHUEISHA GAMES’ first wave of titles includes The Tower -To the Bottom-, Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions, SOULVARS, ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni, and UKIYO, with an upcoming large-scale collaborative effort in the works with NetEase Games tited unVEIL the world currently in production. Early recognition for their works includes awards from Japan’s premier indie showcase BitSummit, and selections by Day of the Devs and Asobu Indie Showcase.

PlayStation Australia is happy to reveal the November Extra and Deluxe Game Catalog lineup for PlayStation Plus. These games will be available starting November 15. Let’s dive in:

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Special Edition | PS4, PS5 

Explore a vast open-world, form alliances and defeat a fierce enemy set to destroy the world. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege | PS4, PS5 

This high-precision, tactical shooter prioritises careful planning teamwork and finely tuned tactical play. Dive into explosive 5v5 gameplay, high stakes competition, and thrilling PVP team battles, selecting from multiple Operators and taking on a range of scenarios across multiple multiplayer maps. 

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX | PS4

This remastered, four game collection is the perfect place to start your journey or to relive all of your favourite moments from the third person adventure series. 

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue | PS4

This collects three different experiences: the remastered Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD, HD movie Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage –, a playable episode that links into Kingdom Hearts III. 

Kingdom Hearts III | PS4

Dive into an action-packed adventure with the latest installment of Square Enix’s and Disney’s action role-playing series. Sora, Donald and Goofy unite with iconic Disney-Pixar characters old and new to overcome tremendous challenges and persevere against the darkness threatening their worlds.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory | PS4

Experience the music of Kingdom Hearts like never before in this action rhythm game! Collecting over 20 characters and 140 tracks from across the Kingdom Hearts series, battle through stages in time to iconic music from the series. There’s also an online VS multiplayer mode if you want to take your rhythm skills online. 

Oddworld: Soulstorm – Enhanced Edition | PS4, PS5 

Soulstorm combines intense action-adventure platformer gameplay with a twisted tale of a society on the brink of revolution, where your moment to moment in-game choices will impact its outcome. The Enhanced Edition includes new game mode “Toby’s Escape”. 

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 | PS4

This online, open world, action-shooter RPG combines iconic environments and deep, authentic world-building. Set in a ravaged Washington D.C, players must attempt to liberate the city and work closely with civilians trapped inside to keep them safe from enemy factions who are fighting to seize control of resources and locations.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint | PS4

Become an elite spec ops soldier known as a Ghost, tasked with a special mission to Auroa. A rogue spec ops team, led by your ex–brother-in-arms, have taken over and are hunting you down. Lead your team through the island landscape and save the civilians without being noticed. Play solo or play in co-op PvE with up to 3 friends.

Chorus | PS4, PS5

In this evolution of the space-combat shooter, play as dual protagonists Nara and her sentient AI companion and starfighter, Forsaken. Attain powerful and distinct weapons and combat upgrades, master your ship’s unique drift mechanic and deadly abilities to overcome massive hordes of enemies and take down titanic battleships. 

What Remains of Edith Finch | PS4

As Edith, wander the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she’s the last one in her family left alive. Each story you find lets you experience the life of a new family member on the day of their death, with stories ranging from the distant past to the present day.

The Gardens Between | PS4, PS5

Lost in a mysterious realm where cause and effect are malleable, two friends find that time flows in all directions. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and reach the apex of each isle. Follow the duo as they unpack and explore their significant moments spent together, lighting up constellations and illuminating threads of a bittersweet narrative.

Also releasing on Game Catalog this month: 

• Earth Defense Force: World Brothers | PS4
• Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain | PS4
• Onee Chanbara Origin | PS4

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Nintendo Indie World Event Reveals Two Upcoming Chorus Worldwide Launches

VANCOUVER, Canada — November 9, 2022 — Today’s Nintendo Indie World revealed the upcoming launches of two heartfelt, narrative-focused games from publisher Chorus Worldwide:

• Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly pours a fresh cuppa on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox, and PC via Steam in Spring 2023

• A Space For The Unbound takes players to late ‘90s rural Indonesia on a beautiful slice-of-life adventure on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox, and PC via Steam Thursday, January 19, 2023

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, Toge Productions’ continuation of 2020’s heart-to-heart talking sim Coffee Talk, brews a fresh pot of stories early next year. Embrace the cozy atmosphere that drew more than a million would-be baristas to the first game.

Meet the diverse, fantastical locals in an alternate present-day Seattle. Become a fixture in their lives by providing an eager ear for their gripping tales. Create latte-art masterpieces while listening to the personal issues plaguing each individual. Provide warmth through a decorated cup of coffee and influential conversations.

A Space For The Unbound, Mojiken Studio’s gorgeous pixelart adventure, stars two high school sweethearts on a journey of self-discovery. A strange supernatural power threatens their community, so the pair strives to use their own newfound powers to heal those they love. As a looming comet collision approaches, rally together as a town coping with the end of the world and alleviate the communal pressures of the anxieties that follow.

Navigate a melancholic reality laden with unearthly happenings in a story about overcoming anxiety and depression. Dive into the minds of others, interact with their emotions, and help improve their wellbeing in a lovingly crafted narrative told through richly detailed pixel art bringing the Indonesian setting to life.

“We’re very proud to be releasing Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly and A Space For The Unbound onto consoles,” said Shintaro Kanaoya, founder and CEO of Chorus Worldwide. “Working with both Toge Productions and Mojiken Studio is a daily delight and we’re confident that both of these games will warm the hearts of players everywhere.”

“We hope players will feel at home once again in Coffee Talk Episode 2, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones, and getting to know their stories in greater depth,” said the development team of Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.”

“After many years of hard work, we can finally bring the completed A Space for the Unbound to you,” said Dimas Novan, director of A Space for the Unbound. “Thank you to everyone who has been waiting all these years, your passion for the game is one of the reasons we strive.”

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly emerges from its development cocoon in Spring 2023 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox, and PC via Steam.

A Space For The Unbound launches Jan. 19 for $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox, and PC via Steam.

For more information on each title, follow Toge Productions, Coffee Talk, Mojiken Studio, A Space For The Unbound, and Chorus Worldwide on Twitter, and visit the official pages for Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly and A Space For The Unbound on Chorus Worldwide’s website.

About Mojiken Studio

Based in Surabaya, Indonesia, Mojiken is composed of passionate people who believe that fun games can bring a positive impact on our lives. Mojiken provides an inspirational happiness through their development efforts, as seen in When The Past Was Around and 2023’s A Space For The Unbound, and strives to build a better world through creative optimism.

About Toge Productions

Developers of critically acclaimed Coffee Talk, Toge Productions is an Indonesian-based indie game development and publishing studio that helped to foster the success of projects like Mojiken’s A Space For The Unbound. Toge supports a Toge Game Fund Initiative (TGFI), a prototype service that provides up to $10,000 (USD) to help developers and studios in Southeast Asia make their games a reality.

About Chorus Worldwide Chorus Worldwide is a global publisher composed of gaming veterans with experience at world-renowned companies including Microsoft, Supermassive Games, and Electronic Arts. Originally created to guide indie developers into the rapidly growing Asian markets, Chorus now works with talented developers across the world, including Argentina, Indonesia, and Malaysia, finding huge success in titles like the acclaimed Coffee Talk, and the Asian releases of The Room and The Room Two

Veteran-led studio pursuing a spate of hires and ongoing discussions with potential publishing partners for its unique take on the MMO genre.

Arctic Theory, Iceland — November 8, 2022 |  Helmed by veterans from CCP Games and EA, Arctic Theory is proud to reveal they are working on a genre-defining co-op MMO set to release in 2023. 

Arctic Theory has already raised 2 million USD in funding from its initial seed round in early 2022 and is in talks with prospective publishing partners. Founded by industry veterans with decades of experience creating some of the most iconic, ambitious multiplayer games enjoyed by millions worldwide, Arctic Theory is setting the groundwork for its own boundary-pushing massively multiplayer online game.

Codenamed Annex, the game takes place in a persistent, single-shared world where nature has taken over the remnants of a long-vanished civilization. By searching for resources, building infrastructure and solving logistical challenges, players will alter the landscape of Annex, creating everything from lone outposts, trade networks and humble settlements to large-scale, democratically run cities of industry.

“Players will collaborate with one another to explore and harness the vast landscape and its resources,” explains Creative Director Gísli Konráðsson. “They’ll have to learn to create the tools required to harvest these resources and solve the logistics of transporting and utilizing them. Ultimately, every player contributes to a common goal. Whether a lone prospector in the wilderness or a team working to build a factory in a new settlement, the whole of the player base is working together to make their mark in this incredible world. We’re beyond excited to bring this step in the evolution of the MMO to gamers who love the genre as much as we do. It will be a wholly unique playing experience.”

Expected to enter early access in late 2023, Arctic Theory will allow players to help shape the development process of the game from the very beginning as the team builds out the fundamentals and complex systems of Annex, testing features and engaging in feedback with those who will make up its growing population of explorers.

Arctic Theory received its first round of seed funding in early 2022 from Brunnur Ventures out of Reykjavík, allowing co-founders Gísli, Matthías Guðmundsson (CEO), Snorri Sturluson (Chief Architect) and Jón Bjarni Bjarnason (CTO) to onboard additional talent as development escalates. Current roles are live on the official website. Another round of funding is planned for sometime in early 2023.

The studio is also in early talks with potential publishing partners to help support and eventually bring the completed game to market worldwide. Further details on Annex will be released via press releases and across Arctic Theory’s social channels in the coming months as its talented development team achieves major development milestones.

ABOUT ARCTIC THEORY Arctic Theory was founded in the summer of 2020 by game industry veterans. Having previously worked together on some of the most ambitious multiplayer games in the last decades, our mission is to push the boundaries of multiplayer gaming. Our work is centred around collaboration, creativity and community – taking aspects from traditional MMOs and social networks to bring a new, evolved experience to the multiplayer genre.