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Flashback 2: A new teaser revealed during
Summer Game Fest 2022

Discover the gameplay of Conrad’s next adventure!

Paris – June 9th 2022 – Summer Game Fest 2022 – Microids is delighted to unveil the very first gameplay teaser for Flashback 2.  Three decades after the first adventures of Conrad B.Hart, Paul Cuisset and Microids Studio Lyon are eager to invite all players to enjoy this new chapter in the Flashback franchise!

After defeating the Master Brain in the previous episode, Conrad and his allies are once again facing the Morphs species, threatening all civilizations. Adding insult to injury, Conrad’s best friend Ian is being kidnapped in front of him.. Another dirty trick from the Morphs? It will be up to you to find out who did it and their motivations..

Developed in close collaboration between Paul Cuisset’s team and Microids Studio Lyon, Flashback 2 will welcome players to discover a brand new story blending action, puzzle and infiltration. This adventure will take you to familiar places like Neo Washington or the Jungle, as well as new locations like Neo Tokyo or a mysterious space station.

To work on this sequel and pay tribute to the original game, Paul Cuisset managed to bring back some team members like game designer Thierry Perreau and the composer of the famous Amiga soudtrack, Raphaël Gesqua.

Flashback was praised for its innovative animation in the early 90’s, the team wanted to keep that tradition going for this new episode. To achieve their goal, the world renown stuntman  Jamel Blissat (Marvel’s Moon Knight Oscar Isaac body double) was hired to do Conrad B. Hart’s motion capture.

Flashback 2 will be released in winter 2022 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Nintendo Switch version will follow in 2023.

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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 (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Paul Cuisset Known worldwide for his video game productions, Paul Cuisset is one of the most prolific French video game creators. Co-Founder of the company Delphine Software, he has worked as a programmer, game designer and/or scenarist on titles as prestigious as “Future Wars”, “Operation Stealth”, “Cruise for a Corpse”, “Moto Racer” and “Darkstone”. In 1992, his Action/Adventure masterpiece “Flashback” made the Guinness Book as the worldwide best selling French video game. In 2005 Paul Cuisset founded the studio VectorCell and developed “Amy” (PS3, Xbox 360) and the HD remake of “Flashback” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC). In 2015, Paul Cuisset released the adventure game “Subject 13” on PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One.

RADIO DJ SLASHER ADVENTURE ‘KILLER FREQUENCY’ TUNES IN FOR 2022 LAUNCH 

Spin records, save lives, and survive the graveyard shift in Team17’s brand-new original IP and VR development debut, set in a radio station and inspired by classic ‘80s/90s horror-comedy movies 

Thursday, 9 June 2022 – Team17 has today announced Killer Frequency, a brand-new horror-comedy set in a 1980s mid-American town where a serial killer is on the loose looking to maximise their kill count. Coming to Meta Quest 2 and Steam via flat screen mode in 2022, Killer Frequency marks Team17’s first development foray into VR, and sees players take the night shift at the local radio station and help listeners as they’re stalked by the mysterious masked killer. 

As the gruesome night unfolds, interact with callers using a variety of conversation options while listening carefully for clues and information, solve puzzles around the studio that could help prevent each caller’s grisly demise, and keep the show going with tunes inspired by the decade. Players can also explore the studio building, and interact with authentic items from the era, including a working turntable and a cassette player.

Shock-jocks-in-training can tune in below for a mysterious new announcement trailer: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWGvGXP7QLQ

Killer Frequency Key Features 

  • Unique horror-themed radio DJ experience: Take control of the switchboard and explore an authentic 1980s radio studio as you guide the fates of your late-night listeners stalked by a mysterious killer 
  • Real-time decision making and puzzle solving: Take calls from potential victims while gathering clues, making decisions, and solving satisfying puzzles that could help each caller survive the night
  • Fully voice-acted story & retro ‘80s-inspired soundtrack: Interact with a variety of larger-than-life personalities including callers, potential suspects, and a charismatic producer while jamming to a jukebox of 1980s-inspired tunes
  • Optimised for VR and flat screen: Built from the ground-up for the Meta Quest 2 at 72 frames-per-second for a latency-free experience, and available in flat screen mode on Steam
  • Branching dialogue options and multiple endings: Choose from a variety of conversation options to interact with callers – will you guide them to safety or broadcast their last moments live on air? 

Killer Frequency is being developed internally by Team17. To keep up to date, wishlist the game on Steam now,

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.

Battle Cthulhu From Within as Fast-Paced Rogue-Lite Shooter Madshot is Available Now on Steam Early Access 

Battle untold horrors in your attempt to break the cycle of eternal life.

Milan, Italy – June 9, 2022. Global publisher HOOK and indie developer Overflow are thrilled to announce that Madshot, the fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter is now available via Steam Early Access for SRP of $19.99/ €19.99/ £17.99. Fans can grab the game now with a fantastic 20% discount for a limited time! 

Madshot takes you on an adrenaline fueled, back-flipping ride to right the wrongs unleashed in your bid for eternal life. Prepare to face off against horrific monsters and survive multi-phased boss battles on an ever-changing road to freeing your city from the mighty Cthulhu. Equip endless upgrade combinations and use your acrobatic fighting skills to fight through a procedurally generated world full of hideous opponents where every playthrough throws out new challenges in an ever changing gameplay experience. 

Check out the new Early Access launch  Madshot 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 300 upgrades to choose your play style.
  • A procedurally generated world to explore and discover, including interactive elements to use at your advantage.
  • Challenges, rewards, unlocks… and more surprises.

Madshot is now available via  Steam Early Access with a SRP of $19.99/ €19.99/ £17.99 with a limited time 20% discount. 

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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.

ArcheAge June Update Takes Players To A Brand New Region, Pre-Registration For Exclusive Rewards Goes Live

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

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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Eternal Return Introduces Explosive New Game Mode: Cobalt Protocol

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.

International Industry Leaders Celebrate A Breadth of Talent as Nominees for the Italian Video Game Awards Revealed

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.

Master the Art of Drifting as Meridiem Games Announces Special Boxed Edition of Absolute Drift for Nintendo Switch

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.

Conquer the grid! Dreamnauts Studios and Gravity Game Arise announce their partnership and publishing of upcoming Tactical Bullet Hell RPG for PC and Consoles on August 11th

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.

Here’s your first look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners! Coming to Netflix this September!

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.