Get ready to visit the Great Prairie of the West and take part in a new competitive event, Guardian Scramble

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 9, 2022: XLGames and Kakao Games are pleased to reveal ArcheAge will be bringing a new region and multiplayer competition to the game on June 23 as part of a free update.

ArcheAge players can travel to the Great Prairie of the West, a brand new region located on the southeastern side of the Hiram Mountains surrounding the Navel of the World. 

The June update for ArcheAge will also introduce Guardian Scramble, a brand new competition which sees factions summoning Guardians in the new region. This new event will allow factions to grow their Guardian into a higher form by offering Traces of a Wish to their Guardian Totem. Players who participate in the daily quests for Guardian Scramble will receive Akasch Token Crates. More details on the upcoming content and changes can be found here.

Starting today, players can also participate in a Pre-Registration Event to earn exclusive rewards. By signing up to the ArcheAge newsletter until June 23, 8 AM UTC, participants will receive three Bound Serendipity Stones, a Garden Nymph Costume, and three Bound Labor Rechargers. The rewards will appear in players’ Web Inventory following the June 23 maintenance. For more details click here. 

About ArcheAge

ArcheAge is a highly-lauded MMORPG developed by XL Games, featuring deep customization of skills and experiences across the mystical land of Erenor. Launched in 2013, ArcheAge has gone on to become a mainstay in the world of MMOs. ArcheAge: Unchained was released in 2019. 

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), MMORPG Elyon, ArcheAge, Survival MOBA Eternal Return (service in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Moonlight Sculptor (serviced in North America and Europe). 

About XL Games XL Games was established in 2003 by Jake Song, the developer behind the classic MMORPG, Lineage. In 2006, it developed XL1, an online racing game, and in 2013, the online MMORPG ArcheAge, currently in service worldwide. In 2019, Moonlight Sculptor was released in Korea, based on the light novel The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor, successfully reiterated into a mobile game. Moonlight Sculptor was released globally in 2021. XL Games has a vision of linking the beginning and the end of RPG games, and hopes to achieve its mission of enriching lives through its games.

NCSOFT Debuts First Trailer for Project M – Interactive Movie Game Arriving to Consoles

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – June 9, 2022 – NCSOFT, a premier global game developer and publisher, is debuting a first gameplay look of Project M – an in-development title coming to consoles. The game is using Unreal Engine 5 to deliver photorealistic graphics and high production values, delivering an interactive movie experience about a man seeking vengeance for the death of his wife. The new trailer is available now:

The trailer is a technical showcase of realistic environmental textures, emotive facial expressions, and realistic character animation – blending NC’s technical prowess in 3D scanning, motion capture, and visual effects. 

As an in-development project, the trailer reveal is the first official step of NC’s “Open R&D” initiative, dubbed “NCing.” NC’s principal development management officer, Moon Young Choi, best puts it: “NCing expresses the company’s commitment to unveil the development process and to continue communicating with the players earlier with regards to new projects.” He also added, “Going forward, we will proactively showcase our development progress in various forms of content such as trailer videos, interviews, novels, and webtoons.”

Project M is still early in development and more details, including the game’s release, will be revealed as work on the game progresses.

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Join the fight today in Eternal Return’s exciting new competitive mode

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 9, 2022: Nimble Neuron and Kakao Games are pleased to reveal Eternal Return’s brand new game mode: Cobalt Protocol, which is now available for all players.

Eternal Return players can jump into the new mode in-game, pitting two teams of four against each other. Unlike other game modes in Eternal Return, this mode allows players to directly dive into a match with no unnecessary crafting time, allowing players to get right into the action. The main objective is to gain more points than the opposing team and bring their score down to zero. This can be done by taking down enemies, wildlife, or capturing objectives across the map. By starting off with efficient gear, you can focus on the objectives right away.

Each match takes place across two phases, playing out similarly to traditional team deathmatch modes. The first phase sees players engaging in 2 vs. 2 battles in a select area of the map. Once this phase ends, the map will open up and connect both areas, allowing each team to engage in 4 vs. 4 battles.

Upon death, players will return to their base but will be able to rejoin the fight and begin racking up points again. Whether that be by finding beacons across the map and capturing them for your team, or engaging in fights with the deadly wildlife and enemies that roam the land, there are plenty of tactical opportunities to turn the tide of a match – no two matches will play out the same.

To celebrate the launch of Eternal Return’s Cobalt Protocol, Kakao Games will be hosting custom matches against the community, with winners being rewarded 300 Event NP to spend. 

On June 19, a Partner Tournament will also be taking place, which sees four Eternal Return Streamers being invited to play with three of their community members. Anyone viewing these matches via the official Kakao Games or the participating partner’s Twitch channel will receive Secret Twitch Drops, along with the chance to win a selection of Alienware Gaming peripherals, including a gaming headset.

Eternal Return is currently in Early Access and free to play on Steam.

About Eternal Return

On the deserted Lumia Island, the seedy organization known as AGLAIA is conducting secret experiments on human subjects in a bid to perfect a new race of extraordinary humans. Scour the island for materials to craft armour and weapons and be the last one standing in this thrilling, challenging multiplayer online survival arena.

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), MMORPG Elyon, ArcheAge, Survival MOBA Eternal Return (service in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Moonlight Sculptor (serviced in North America and Europe).  

About Nimble Neuron Founded in 2013, Nimble Neuron is mostly known for its PC Game Eternal Return. Nimble Neuron is made up of passionate game players who have the common goal of creating high-quality games for the enjoyment of players all across the globe. To learn more, visit their website.

Shortlists for Best Italian Game, Best Innovation and Best Italian Debut Game announced ahead of the awards ceremony at the largest Italian B2B event First Playable

Milan, 9 June 2022: Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA), Italy’s video game trade body representing the national games industry and fostering the growth and development of the sector, is proud to announce the nominees of this year’s prestigious Italian Video Game Awards. The ceremony is set to air in July on the opening night of First Playable 2022; originally the premier international gaming B2B event in Italy, First Playable is making an in-person return following the pandemic for its 4th edition of bringing together the Italian games industry.

In addition to the trio of categories whose nominees are listed below, the Italian Video Game Awards will also bestow recognition on the worthy winners of Outstanding Italian Company and Outstanding Individual Contribution.

“There’s so much talent in the Italian games industry, it’s a privilege to play a role in championing and celebrating it”, said Thalita Malagò, General Manager at IIDEA. “The Italian Video Game Awards put the spotlight on the growth and excellence of our industry. Seeing the work that’s being produced, by larger studios and indie developers alike, it’s clear that the future of Italy’s games industry is bright.”

The jury for this year’s awards was built on a foundation of different perspectives, from both games industry figureheads and leading specialised members of the press. Renowned game developer, studio founder and consultant Rami Ismail, ex-PlayStation Access host and currently Head of Influencers and Engagement at Frontier Developments Hollie Bennett, and Jon Goddard of metaverse developer Lockwood Publishing and formerly Jagex brought their vast industry experience and expertise to the judging panel.

Leaders in specialist video game media approached the judging process with their broad, industry-wide scope of knowledge to access submissions to the highest standards. MCV/DEVELOP’s Editor Richie Shoemaker, Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+ Sam Loveridge and Vikki Blake whose work can be seen across some of the world’s largest games B2B and B2C outlets including BBC, Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, MTV and PC Gamer formed the second half of the 2022 jury.

With the judges having evaluated submissions and cast their votes, here are the chosen nominees (in alphabetical order) for the Italian Video Game Awards 2022:

Best Italian Game

1. Dice Legacy by DESTINYbit
2. Faraday Protocol by Red Koi Box
3. Hot Wheels Unleashed by Milestone
4. Martha is Dead by LKA
5. Vesper by Cordens Interactive

Best Italian Debut

1. Angry Giant by Jokerrsoft
2. Faraday Protocol by Red Koi Box
3. Nostalgici Anonimi by Hufu Interactive Storytelling
4. RiMS Racing by RaceWard Studio
5. Vesper by Cordens Interactive

Best Innovation

1. CUCCCHI by Fantastico Studio
2. Dice Legacy by DESTINYbit
3. Hundred Days – Winemaking Simulator by Broken Arms Games
4. Martha is Dead by LKA
5. Vesper by Cordens Interactive

You can see all the nominations for this year’s awards, and read about the jury, over at www.firstplayable.it/italian-video-game-awards/. The Italian Video Game Awards ceremony will take place on 5th July at 6pm BST/7pm CEST, hosted by internationally revered games industry presenters, and will be available to stream in English via FirstPlayable – Twitch.

About Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association
Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA) is the Italian games industry association representing all sectors of the games industry, from publishing to development. IIDEA serves the shared interests of all industry players and works to promote the growth of the games industry in Italy and to increase its international competitiveness.

Madrid, Spain – 9th June 2022. Publisher Meridiem Games invites you to strap in and take the ride of your life as they announce that the stylistic drifting game Absolute Drift will release as a special boxed edition this autumn for Nintendo Switch across European specialist stores. 

Developed and digitally published by Funselektor Labs Inc. and physically published by Serenity Forge, Absolute Drift challenges you to master the art of drifting as you practise your skills in Free-Roam areas and compete in events like Driftkhana, Drifting and Mountain Drifting. Drive alongside the ‘ghosts’ of the world’s best drifters, see your ranking on the online leaderboards or view your friends’ best runs. Are you ready to take on the challenge? 

Check out the skillful art of drifting in the Absolute Drift gameplay trailer here

Meridiem Games will be creating and manufacturing the special boxed edition of Absolute Drift as well as distribution across European specialist retailers. More news on the exclusive special edition in-box content will be revealed soon! 

For more information please visit www.meridiem-games.com 

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About Meridiem Games

Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc. They have come out in their physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games.  

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.  

About Funselektor Funselektor launched in 2014 when its founder, Dune Casu developed his prototype made at a game jam which would later become Funselektor’s debut title, Absolute Drift in 2015. After the release of his first game and with the drive to apply his passion for rally in a new game, Dune immediately began development on Funselektor’s second title, art of rally while supporting Absolute Drift. It involved collaborators for art and music until 2020 when more developers and producers came on to help finish it and provide post-launch support.

9th June, 2022] – London (England) – Dreamnauts Studios (formerly Playtra Games) and Gravity Game Arise (Subsidiary of Ragnarok Online developer and publisher, Gravity) has officially announced their partnership, and confirmed the their latest title, Grid Force – Mask of the Goddess, will be published and distributed by Gravity Game Arise. Grid Force will release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on August 11th 2022.  

Grid Force is a grid-based bullet-hell RPG with a diverse cast, lightning-fast combat, and a deep story that adapts to your choices. 

Players take on the role of Donna to create a squad of up to 4 characters from a large cast that they have recruited on their journey. Battling through waves of enemies, defeating challenging bosses, and making story-altering decisions, players are given free rein to forge the dream team of their choosing. With dozens of characters to be recruited, upgraded, and engaged with as the story progresses, quick-swapping between your squad during combat is the key to creating ultimate synergies and conquering the grid.

Key Features: 

• Dozens of unique characters to recruit and upgrade.
• Thousands of possible squad combinations.
• Tough-as-nails grid battles and mighty boss fights.
• Story told in beautiful, interactive manga-style comics.
• 90’s-inspired soundtrack. 
• Dense dialogue trees. 
• Pivotal choices that lead to branching story paths.

Nicola Strina, Producer of Dreamnauts, says:

“We grew up with Gravity as a name synonyms with innovative and fun online games, and to now be part of their new indie initiative is something really special”

Michael Prefontaine, Business Development Chief of Gravity Game Arise, says:

“Grid Force is a force to be reckoned with. From the moment I saw this game and played the demo, I was hooked. There is creativity here that draws upon so many genres, action that will keep you thinking and moving, a story that is honestly moving with choices that affect not only the story but how you strategize and play the game.

The Dreamnauts are a unique family of extremely talented creators and we are proud to work with them and help bring their creations to gamers around the world.”

About Dreamnauts
Dreamnauts is a London-based development studio dedicated to creating genre-defying games for the player in all of us.

We are a small and diverse team exploring our dream of creating experiences that connect players in every corner of the world. We deliver wonder and fun though artistically inspired games, exploring (and breaking) genres like Strategy, RPG, Simulation and Narrative.

Grid Force – Mask Of The Goddess is our first title, a Tactical Bullet-Hell RPG set to be released in Summer of 2022.

About Gravity Game Arise
Gravity Game Arise Co., Ltd. continues to passionately take on challenges and bring smiles to the faces of people all over the world by focusing on game publishing and development businesses, taking advantage of our strengths to freely collaborate with group and partner companies not only in Japan but around the world.

The Gravity group operates in more than 80 countries through its major group companies around the world. Their games have received high acclaim in each country, and each region is developing its business based on strong cooperation.

As a member of the ‘GungHo Online Entertainment’ group, we are working on businesses that take full advantage of collaboration with our group companies.

CD PROJEKT RED, creators of Cyberpunk 2077, together with Netflix and Studio Trigger present all new promotional materials for the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, including a new key visual, a teaser trailer, and a production documentary video. The parties have also announced that the show will premiere in September of this year.

Revealed during Netflix’s Geeked Week, an event dedicated to geek culture shows, movies, and games available and set to arrive on the streaming platform, the new assets mark the first time Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has been shown off in motion — in the form of a teaser trailer as well as the first part of a series of behind the scenes videos. 

Watch the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Official Teaser

In addition to commentary about the show’s development from key CD PROJEKT RED staff involved in the project, the documentary also features first-look stills and concept art as well as an exclusive clip and scene breakdown from the anime. Future behind the scenes videos will cover other aspects of the show, with extra insight from members of Studio Trigger. 

Watch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners — Inside Look

The new key visual for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, drawn by chief character designer of the show Yoh Yoshinari and released as part of Geeked Week, presents the show’s protagonists, David and Lucy. The pair is also shown throughout the teaser trailer and behind the scenes video, along with other major and minor characters of the show.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners tells a standalone, 10-episode story about a street kid trying to survive in a technology- and body-modification-obsessed city of the future. Having everything to lose, he chooses to stay alive by becoming an edgerunner — a mercenary outlaw also known as a cyberpunk.

The show is created by renowned game development studio CD PROJEKT RED, with Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt creative talent involved in the project. Bringing the world to life in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is acclaimed Japanese-based animation company Studio Trigger, with Hiroyuki Imaishi (Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Promare) directing the show. Yoh Yoshinari (Little Witch Academia, BNA: Brand New Animal) is assigned as chief character designer as well as executive animation director. Masahiko Otsuka (Star Wars: Visions ‘The Elder’) and Yoshiki Usa (GRIDMAN UNIVERSE series) are in charge of writing the screenplay based on the story provided by CD PROJEKT RED. The original score is composed by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill series). Cyberpunk: Edgerunners premieres on Netflix in September 2022. Visit the official website for extra information, assets, and newsletter. You can also follow the show on Twitter.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT:  The Witcher Card Game and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

About Studio Trigger

Studio Trigger is a new animation studio established by the staff led by Hiroyuki Imaishi, director of Gurren Lagann, GRIDMAN, BNA, and in 2019, the studio’s first original feature-length anime, Promare. TRIGGER is a studio that challenges a global audience with original works filled with unique characters and stories. ‘If productions were bullets, we want to be the trigger that makes them fly’.

About Netflix

Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

The wind blew news of Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series,the two-in-one remaster, as we glide closer to its release. Today we are sharing some footage comparing each games’ remake to their previous versions.

For Klonoa: Door to Phantomile the comparison is made with the 2008 Wii remake. In the case of Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil, the original game footage is from the 2001 PlayStation 2 release. Showing cinematics, gameplay, from characters to backgrounds, it’s a full revamp of the beloved world of Klonoa for you to explore.

Watch the comparison trailer

Want to see more gameplay of Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series? Check out a piece of the Alpine Wonderland stage from Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is set to release on July 8^th, 2022, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam.

For more information about Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, visit the official webpage. For other Bandai Namco Europe products, visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Additional Update Content Includes a New “Frozen Laboratory” Map and a Kingdom Mission Event Also Available Now

LOS ANGELES – June 8, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, today announced the first update to its recently launched massively multiplayer online role-playing anime game Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, including the introduction of the “Familiar Arena.”

The all-new “Familiar Arena” features battle content using the player’s familiars. Players can make an offense deck of familiars to battle against the defense deck of other players.

Kingdom Dungeon is now available as well as part of the update. Players can clear the dungeon with the colleagues of their Kingdom and acquire various rewards. Also, a new “Frozen Laboratory” map is open and playable in “Dimensional Border.”

As players explore the world of Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, they will be drawn into a compelling story that requires them to take swift action in order to save their new fantasy home. Players can look forward to all these events and more:

• Kingdom Mission Event – clear various missions given from the Kingdom and, after clearing every mission, players can acquire 4-star Weapon Select Chest
• Daily Familiar Arena – clear various mission related to Familiar Arena and, after finishing all mission, players can acquire 4-star Familiar Random Capsule
• New Costumes – the Outworldly Street Outfit is now available for players to acquire

Developed based on Level-5 and Studio Ghibli’s original fantasy RPG series ‘Ni no Kuni’, Ni no Kuni: Cross launched on May 25 on mobile platforms and is also playable on PC using cross-play.

For the latest game info and updates, visit the official website (https://ninokuni.netmarble.com/) and follow the game’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord channels.

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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Dying Light: Definitive Edition Launches Today

Techland Speaks Directly to the Community and Invites Them to Experience the Ultimate Adventure in Harran

Wrocław, Poland — 9 June 2022 — Dying Light has been a fantastic journey and we are grateful to the community for supporting the game with us during these last 7 years. However, we also understand the sheer number of updates and DLCs released for our game might be daunting for new and returning players. We don’t want you to miss out on any part of the full Dying Light experience.



That’s why we are proud to introduce Dying Light: Definitive Edition! This ultimate edition will premiere on today for a massive discount of up to 70% off!

Dying Light: Definitive Edition will be available on all platforms as a digital release. The Nintendo Switch version will release at a later date as both a digital and retail release.

The Definitive Edition consists of the base game and all 26 DLCs (including skin bundles and expansion packs). It’s the best way to experience the amount of content and love we have poured into this game over 7 long years.

That’s not all! We couldn’t be happier with the awesome community that fully embraced their experience in the city of Harran and kept motivating us to aim ever higher. To thank you for allowing us to spend all these great years with Dying Light, we would like to present everyone with a free DLC – Harran Tactical Unit Bundle for alimited time—2 weeks after the Definitive Edition’s premiere. This offer will be available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG, the PlayStation Store, and the Microsoft Store on Xbox. If you already own the Platinum Edition of the game, you will be automatically upgraded to Definitive Edition for free! You will be able to enjoy 5 new bundles at no additional cost.

This release marks an important moment in the history of Dying Light. On the one hand, it’s a nod to 7 years of immense love and support for this game; on the other, it’s the grand finale of our adventures in Harran. But let’s see what the future brings. And don’t worry—we will keep a steady reroll of previous events for you to enjoy.

Once again, we couldn’t be happier with the awe-inspiring memories this game has brought us, primarily because of our wonderful community. And yet, we also feel it’s the perfect time to move on and shift our focus towards brand-new adventures in the city of Villedor.

Yours truly,

#PeopleOfTechland

About Dying Light

A first-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open-world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam the city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected. Dying Light was published in 2015 and has been played by over twenty million people all over the world. From the creators of hit titles Dead Island and Call of Juarez. Winner of over 50 industry awards and nominations. The game whose uncompromising approach to gameplay set new standards for first-person zombie games.

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.