Warhammer 40,000®: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters rallies the forces of the Grey Knights with the arrival of Castellan Garran Crowe, ready to lend his indomitable will to Strike Force Xiphos in their pursuit of The Bloom.

The Castellan is an incorruptible soul, champion of the Purifer Brotherhood and warden of the Black Blade of Antwyr, a relic of unimaginable evil which eternally taunts and tempts him with whispers of the limitless power of Chaos. No matter how desperate the hour, Crowe’s resolve never waivers, and so he alone must bear this burden, until the day of his death.

Players who pre-order the Castellan Champion edition of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters will be able to access Garran Crowe during the main campaign, where he will join your squad after a specific event in the game. The Castellan wields the Black Blade of Antwyr, and arrives with a full suite of abilities, amassed over many campaigns. 

In addition, Castellan Champion edition owners will also receive a copy of the game’s official soundtrack.

Pre-orders are now available for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters (Castellan Champion Edition), which releases on May 5, 2022 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99.

Follow Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, to stay up to date with all the latest news. 

Visit the Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters website at www.chaosgate.com 

About Frontier Foundry
Frontier Foundry is the dedicated games label of Frontier Developments. By forming partnerships with quality external developers and leveraging the company’s proven publishing expertise, Frontier Foundry is best placed to bring players unique and memorable new games that break boundaries and create legacies.

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 a 20-year veteran Canadian independent videogame development studio. Having cut our teeth working on a ton of games for a variety of publishers and platforms over the years, we have since struck out on our own to create games that we are truly passionate about. Our first step on this new path of independence is Warhammer 40.000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters.

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Publisher Daedalic Entertainment supports development studio ByteRockers’ Games going forward

Hamburg, Germany, March 10th, 2022 – Developer, ByteRockers’ Games, alongside fresh publisher support from Daedalic Entertainment, are pleased to reveal that roguelike adventure title, Insurmountable, will receive a major update when version 2.0 launches on April 14th. In Insurmountable, players strive to scale huge mountains with the threat of permadeath always looming in the worst-case scenarios, and with version 2.0 the stakes are even higher. Adding a completely new metagame with side missions and new skills, version 2.0 also adds a brand new story for players to conquer.

In Insurmountable, players choose one of three climbers, each with different backgrounds. During the climb, they secure their character’s survival by always making sure that their vitals don’t drop into the critical range. This task is made more difficult by a dynamic weather system, day/night cycles and a multitude of randomly generated events, where the outcome is not known. Players’ decisions matter – each and every one. 

The new “metagame”

Before 2.0, a single run consisted of players consecutively climbing three mountains in a row  with the transition between them being seamless – players always kept items and upgrades. Once all three were conquered, the game was over.

In the 2.0 update, players can now complete the three mountains as “main missions” plus 10 to 12 “side missions”, returning to base after every single one – without the now mission-specific items and levels. Each mission carries rewards that strengthen the climber for the whole run. The base not only allows players to upgrade permanently, choose the next mission and prepare accordingly, it also offers dialogue that carries the narrative of the story. Since the side missions need to be completed to become strong enough to take on the main missions, the game length has also been increased.

Key-Features of version 2.0: 

• A brand new story awaits players. Gone are the individual stories. Now, the three characters find themselves in a time loop, caused by the research station which is now their base. They have to free themselves and find out more about the mysteries looming in the mountain range.
• Base Camp – The base is an almost entirely abandoned research facility in the mountain range. Here, players can choose their next mission, upgrade kit and skills, and decide on which items to bring. 
• Mountaineering Map –  Found in the base camp, the map indicates which missions are available, which ones are completed, and which ones are not yet unlocked. 
• Prepare Accordingly – Upgrades and preparing for missions include collecting knowledge in different areas such as items, characters, terrain, and the environment. How much knowledge is received depends on the mission. Knowledge is essential to level up their respective areas (items, character skill trees, team upgrades).
• Procedurally generated maps are a big part of the 2.0 update as side missions will rely heavily on this feature, allowing players to climb a wider variety of mountains.
• New Feature: tracking is a new goal that players have to find and reach in order to clear a mission. 
• The new and improved tutorial will be context-based and offer new players information according to their progress.
• Balancing & In-game Skills have been completely reworked. 

Insurmountable is currently available on Steam, with the 2.0 update going live on April 14th. At the same time, the game will also be available on GOG and the Epic Game Store. 

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About Daedalic (Publisher)

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With over 50 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC, and mobile platforms. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for ‘Studio of the Year’) and 12 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious game awards in Germany. Recent publishing hits include Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, Partisans 1941 and more.

Boxed ‘Survivor’s Edition’ now available across European retail stores 

Madrid, Spain – 10th March, 2022. Publisher Meridiem Games is thrilled to announce that the special boxed Survivor’s Edition of Ashwalkers, a post-apocalyptic survival adventure focused on narrative, choices and setting, is now available for Nintendo Switch in European specialist stores. .

Ashwalkers, developed by Nameless XIII and published by Dear Villagers, sees four adventurers journey through a harsh world, making difficult decisions that dramatically affect the course of the story. Players have to manage the party’s food and equipment and find their way through a dynamic narrative with multiple possible endings.

Meridiem Games will be responsible for the manufacture and distribution of the special  boxed edition of Ashwalkers across European territories. Ashwalkers – Survivor’s Edition will include a specially designed box, an art book illustrating some of the stunning black and white artwork from the game and a set of character stickers. 

About Ashwalkers

The years after a geological disaster, a group of survivors called “The Squad” set out into a ravaged world. They need to find a safe haven for their people, but to reach it they must cross a post-apocalyptic wasteland full of complex moral dilemmas. Get to know four fascinating characters and the shifting dynamics between them as you travel to the end of the world.  

Features 

• Face complex moral dilemmas and make meaningful decisions
• Discover new paths on each roughly two-hour-long playthrough
• Four distinct characters, 34 different endings depending on your choices
• Find food, manage equipment and ration medication to keep the group from succumbing to madness and despair
• Travel and learn about this hostile world destroyed by a volcanic apocalypse
• Seek out and harvest vital resources in the wild 
• Overcome obstacles, violent encounters and the deadly climate on your journey

About Meridiem Games

Meridiem Games is an independent publisher and distributor of video games for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of gamers 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  Nameless XIII

Nameless XIII is a new French independent studio made up of seven people, including several former students of ETPA Toulouse who created the initial prototype of Ashwalkers. Headed by a former DONTNOD executive, this young team intends to specialise in narrative survival games set in hostile universes and full of moral dilemmas.

About Dear Villagers

Dear Villagers is Plug In Digital’s publishing label. It’s a warm-hearted invitation to join us in the little unusual neighbourhood we are building within the gaming industry, a place where talented studios can unleash their creativity and where players enjoy distinctive and audacious games on PC and consoles, such as Edge of Eternity, ScourgeBringer, and Recompile.

HENDERSON, Nevada – March 10, 2021 – Tether Games, the world’s leading independent developer of skill-based games, today announced record growth in the skill-based gaming sector last year, including taking its total catalog up to 27 titles that have been downloaded by over 30 million players. In 2021, Tether Games reached a significant milestone, achieving $250 million in total gross lifetime revenue for the company. Since launching its first title in 2016, Tether Games first came to market through its publishing partnership with Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ).  To continue its growth trajectory in 2022, Tether will soon announce new titles that will push the boundaries of skill-based games to new genres and new audiences.
 
While the esports industry at large grew to over $1 billion in 2021 (Newzoo), the mobile sector within this industry has also grown worldwide, even outpacing console and PC competitive gaming. Tether Games believes that industry reports are undercounting the growth of mobile downloads and revenue in skill-based gaming by up to 60%, based on the company’s own internal data on player engagement and spend.
 
Tim O’Neil, Co-Founder and CEO of Tether Games, said: “There’s a tremendous opportunity in the skill-based gaming sector right now, as players of all kinds are embracing casual competitive games for their phones and tablets. We’ve seen a record rise in tournament matches and deposits over the past year, and now we’re hiring more developers, designers, artists and product managers to keep up with the pace of content needed and the increasing appetite of players for competitions.”
 
Aletheia O’Neil, Co-Founder and COO of Tether Games, said: “Skill-based games are about casual competition between players. While traditional eSports generate more buzz with their big-budget broadcasts, we’re making bite sized competition accessible for everyone, and this is part of why the mobile skill game market is being overlooked right now. We founded Tether Games based on our experience as semi-pro gamers… who grew up, had kids and didn’t have the time anymore. We’re giving everyone a chance to put something on the line and enjoy the thrill of competition, a few minutes at a time.”
 
Tether Games’ catalog of skill-based games offer players head-to-head competitions, alongside large multi-entry tournaments and bracket-based tournaments. Players can join multi-round tournaments for the chance to earn cash rewards as well as other prizes, including trophies.
 
To learn more about Tether Games’ skill-based games, visit www.tethergames.com.
 
About Tether Games
Tether Games is the world’s leading independent developer of skill-based games. Its growing catalog of 27 skill-based mobile games are played by over 30 million players worldwide, including hit titles Solitaire Cube, 21 Blitz, and Cube Cube. Founded in 2014, Tether Studios brings its passion for competitive play to global audiences, where players compete in head-to-head competitions for real-money prizes. For more information about Tether Games’ skill-based games, visit www.tethergames.com.

New partnership with RainyGames will see the unique JRPG-inspired game coming to PC and consoles in 2022. 

Manchester, UK – 10th March, 2022. Merge Games is thrilled to announce a new deal with indie developer RainyGames to publish their upcoming narrative-driven farming and life sim, SunnySide for PC. PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series S / X and Nintendo Switch in 2022. 

Announced in 2021, SunnySide is the highly anticipated open world farming JRPG with deep social sim aspects. Players will be challenged to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern influences as they find harmony in the Japanese countryside. As they cultivate new experiences and build a thriving homestead, they must also let their relationships with locals blossom. 

‘We are excited to be partnering with the talented team at RainyGames to publish SunnySide for PC and consoles’. Commented Callum Ayers, Product Manager at Merge Games. `We were instantly drawn to this charming and unique farming sim and knew that this would be a perfect title for our fans and fits perfectly with our portfolio of engaging titles for 2022’. 

‘Here at RainyGames, we couldn’t be more excited to be working with Merge’. Commented  Sydney Stockdale, Co-Founder and Producer at RainyGames. ‘They bring an incredible amount of industry knowledge and experience to the table! But beyond that, on a personal level, they have been an absolute joy to work with. Merge has been so supportive of our goals and vision for SunnySide, and that kind of support is a huge blessing. We’re really excited to see what the future will bring!’ 

Merge Games and Rainy Games have also confirmed today they will be in San Francisco during GDC from 21 – 24 March at the Intercontinental Hotel where they will have the first hands on code for SunnySide available to play. There will also be the opportunity for hands on with an exciting new unannounced twin-stick shooter as well as sandbox puzzle adventure game Time on Frog Island. To book a time to meet with the team please visit the booking calendar here to secure your place. A new gameplay trailer for SunnySide showcasing never-before seen gameplay content and new inventory UI will be released at GDC, watch this space for more news! 

About Sunny Side

Sunny Side is a narrative-driven farming and life sim, with elements of combat and exploration sprinkled in. You’ve just purchased your first plot of land in an aging post town in the heart of the Japanese countryside. Now it’s up to you to create a homestead to be proud of. Build your new life and modernize your farming experience with new technology, grow crops, care for livestock and utilize technology to tend to your farm for you. Build the life you want, from your avatar, your homestead and your phone screen, to your buildings, layouts and decorations. Become a part of the community and form new bonds, join groups, attend events, and maybe even find someone special to share your days with.

Key Features

• A Deep Farming Sim – Grow crops: fruit & veg plants, trees, herbs, flowers and teas. Tend to nine types of farm animals to create products for your farm. 
• Build the Perfect Homestead – Bringing the classic farming sim into the 21st century, utilize technology to take care of your tedious tasks; solar panels, electric water pumps, contemporary food production machines and more. 
• Begin Your Journey – Undertake a journey of self-discovery in the local cave systems: exploring and engaging in combat to unlock new areas of the map. 
• Solidify Your Bonds – With both friendship and romance options available, hang out and spend time with your friends 1-on-1 or in group settings. Accumulate friendship points and take on additional Harmony Quests.

For more information on SunnySide, check out the Merge Games website and official social channels below. Fans can Wishlist SunnySide on Steam now but clicking here

About Merge

Merge Games is a global video game publisher, developer and distributor based in Manchester, UK. The company publishes and distributes games worldwide for PC, consoles and streaming platforms, including Dead Cells, Streets of Rage 4, Spirit of the North, Cloudpunk, Aragami and Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. Merge is also developing its own survival game, Smalland, in house. In 2021, Merge Games was acquired by Zordix AB (publ). For more information, please visit www.mergegames.com

About Rainy Games  Founded in 2021, RainyGames is an international indie gaming studio based in the US and UK. Our mission is to challenge genre norms by creating innovative video games that foster diversity and community through empathetic fiction, self expression, and harmony.

The critically acclaimed strategy series returns when the much anticipated sequel touches down today on PC

Epsom, United Kingdom, March 10: Slitherine Games and Code Force are thrilled to announce that today, March 10th, players will be able to return to the Distant Worlds universe with the highly anticipated sequel, Distant Worlds 2, launching on PC. 

The new launch trailer can be viewed here.

With the first installment setting the standard for the sci-fi 4X genre as fans have come to know it today, Distant Worlds 2 builds on this by launching players into a living galaxy in constant evolution. No two adventures will be alike as the game generates events that happen independently of one another within the game world. Galaxies can feature up to 2,000 star systems including tens of thousands of planets, moons, and asteroids, providing a deeply immersive experience that will be different every single time.

Distant Worlds 2 is all about player choice and the freedom to explore the game world and play the way you want. Automate the various tasks in your empire, so that you can focus on the areas that you enjoy most. Play only as an explorer without worrying about economics and trade, or manage the home planet, leaving your faction’s AI to exploration and defensive duties. The powerful AI engine has been created so that you can also play as Ship Designer only, if you choose, with the rest of the galaxy evolving and living independently in the background.

Every faction in Distant Worlds 2 has its own story arc and dedicated faction missions. Explore the vastness of space,  find valuable resources, discover potential colonies for your empire and make contact with other empires, discussing treaties, making trade offers and forging alliances. Defend the outlying areas of your empire to protect it from raiding pirates, or even dangerous space monsters. Develop new technologies for building your own unique ships and star bases. Design your own starships, mixing designs and elements such as weapons, engines and sensors. The possibilities are endless, play your own way and map out your own adventure across the galaxy.

Distant Worlds 2 also features a completely overhauled, clear and easy to use UI, and an all-new introductory tutorial will ease players into the world; helping them get to grips with all of its systems.

Distant Worlds 2 will be available on Slitherine.com, Steam and other digital shops, and also playable on NVIDIA GeForce NOW. 

For more information on Distant Worlds 2, you can stay up to date on Slitherine Games, and on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Twitch. 

Slitherine – Home of Wargamers The Slitherine Group is the world’s leading producer and publisher of digital strategy and wargames. Under the Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) and Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) brands it has published literally hundreds of games, with many award-winning titles in its portfolio and spanning all digital platforms, from home consoles to smartphones and tablets. Slitherine also works with a wide array of key licensing partners, such as NBC Universal®, Games Workshop®, Sony Pictures, BBC, Osprey, and many others.

London (March 9, 2022) Today on PlayStation’s State of Play broadcast, Capcom revealed Exoprimal™. This team-based action game is a new IP set to unleash a prehistoric blast from the past on the near future. Suit up in powered armor to put down dinosaur invasions and save humanity from extinction when the Exofighters deploy for battle on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam in 2023.

Watch the Exoprimal reveal trailer here:

It’s 2040 and the planet is in crisis. Dinosaurs are appearing from thin air and laying waste to cities across the globe. Threatened by history’s deadliest creatures, the world turns to the powerful Aibius Corporation and its revolutionary technology for help. The company’s next-generation AI, Leviathan, can forecast where dinosaur outbreaks will occur and deploy Exofighters to the area. Armed with state-of-the-art mechanized combat armor known as Exosuits, these warriors represent humanity’s last hope.

Learn more about Exoprimal in the Developer Overview video here:

Exoprimal pioneers a new multiplayer experience rooted in co-op – but with a competitive edge. In the game’s main mode, Dino Survival, teams fight for every breath against countless dinosaurs while racing to complete missions before rival squads in 5v5 matches. A dynamic mix of objectives keeps players on their guard and ensures each match is different form the last. Exofighters will need to stay on their toes as hunts transition into precious cargo deliveries or desperate last stands against relentless assaults. Opposing teams are even given opportunities to tackle adversaries head-on and impede their progress. While Exoprimal is purely focused around multiplayer, a narrative is interwoven throughout the game. Players can sink their teeth into the world’s rich history and colorful characters by unlocking new story threads and piecing together the mystery behind the dinosaur outbreaks.

Exofighters are always outnumbered and must work together to overcome overwhelming odds. Their Exosuits come in an array of classes, each playing a distinct role in combat. Assault models like the marksman Deadeye and the melee-oriented Zephyr excel at cutting down enemy swarms. Meanwhile, tanks such as the shield-bearing Roadblock and support types like the vital Witchdoctor help keep everyone alive to fight another day. Every model is outfitted with a unique armory and special abilities. Players can even swap between Exosuits on the fly to overcome any situation, no matter how dire.

Stay tuned to Exoprimal on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.

Sydney, Australia – March 10, 2022 – Developer Turtle Rock Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Games have announced that over 10 million players have played Back 4 Blood, 2021’s best-selling new IP on consoles*, since its launch last Spring. This milestone is met with new details for the game’s first major downloadable content (DLC) expansion, Tunnels of Terror, which will be available on April 13 as part of the Back 4 Blood: Ultimate Edition, Back 4 Blood: Deluxe Edition, Back 4 Blood Annual Pass, or via standalone purchase. The expansion will feature the new Ridden Hives PvE cooperative activity, new playable Cleaners and Ridden variants, exclusive character and weapon skins, and more.

To view and share the Back 4 Blood – Expansion 1: Tunnels of Terror infographic, visit: https://go.wbgames.com/B4B-TunnelsofTerror

“To achieve such a milestone in the short time since the launch of Back 4 Blood is a historic event for our studio and this franchise,” said Turtle Rock Studios President and General Manager, Steve Goldstein. “As we look ahead, we’re excited to keep the momentum going with our upcoming expansion, Tunnels of Terror, which will offer more cooperative content for fans to continue cleansing the world of the Ridden.”

When the Back 4 Blood Tunnels of Terrorexpansion arrives on April 13, teams of up to four friends can jump into an all-new co-op activity known as Ridden Hives, where they will explore seven different dungeons full of labyrinthine tunnels below the depths of Evansburgh that are infested with a new Ridden type, Warped Ridden. To claim exclusive loot and rewards only offered in Ridden Hives, players must outmanoeuvre and overcome the daunting new Warped Ridden, including the landmine-setting Urchins, monstrous Shredders, and damage-dealing Rippers. The new Warped Ridden variants are also playable in PvP Swarm mode.

The upcoming expansion introduces two new playable Cleaners – Sharice, an axe wielding firefighter, and Heng, a tough as nails, no-nonsense restaurateur. Also included in Tunnels of Terrorare eight exclusive character skins, seven new legendary weapons, 12 new weapon skins, new cards, and more. The expansion will coincide with the release of the No Hope difficulty setting, a free update adding an extra level of challenge for elite players. Please note, all playable content included in the Tunnels of Terror expansion will be accessible by all players in a party as long as one player in that party has purchased the expansion.

Additionally, there will be no microtransactions of any kind, cosmetic or otherwise, added to the game as part of this expansion or any future content update.

Back 4 Blood is a first-person co-op zombie shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise and is available now for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), and PC. For more information about Back 4 Blood, and to begin playing right now, please visit: www.Back4Blood.com.

*Based on U.S. tracking from The NPD Group.

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ABOUT TURTLE ROCK STUDIOS

Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. is an award-winning developer of AAA first person shooters and other games, including its latest co-op shooter franchise, Back 4 Blood, published by Warner Bros. Games.

ABOUT WARNER BROS. GAMES

Warner Bros. Games is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information about Warner Bros. Games can be found at www.warnerbrosgames.com.

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New Video Showcases Fearsome Enemies and Brutal Combat within the Final Demo Ahead of Launch Next Week

SYDNEY (March 10, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced the release of a new STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ demoon the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One ahead of the action RPG’s launch on March 18. This third demo will give players a chance to familiarize themselves with the game’s new action-oriented combat, its deep, customizable job system and its familiar, yet mysterious, world based on the first title in the FINAL FANTASY® series. Save data from the latest demo will carry over to the full game, allowing players to seamlessly continue their full journey at launch.

Watch the STRANGER OF PARADISE ‘Chaos Awaits’ video here:

The demo allows players to explore Pravoka Seagrot and the Western Keep, experience new playstyles in battle with the addition of multiple new jobs that were not available in the previous two demos and fight against an array of new enemies. Players can also try out the game’s multiplayer function*, allowing up to three people to play together and battle monsters as an online party.

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN will be available on PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store on March 18. Early access on consoles will begin March 15, and early access on PC will begin on March 17. Players can pre-order the Digital Standard or Digital Deluxe editions to gain access. Complete details on all editions of the game are available at: https://www.square-enix-games.com/sopffo

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* Cross-play is limited to console families, i.e., PS5™ and PS4™ players may participate in multiplayer together, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One console players can play together. 

About FINAL FANTASY

Since the release of FINAL FANTASY in 1987, this unique RPG series continues to showcase the spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds and rich stories leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from users around the world. Titles of the series have so far achieved a cumulative shipment of over 164 million units worldwide.

About STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ is a new action RPG by Square Enix Ltd. in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, that brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series. Jack and his allies, Ash and Jed, burn with the resolve to defeat Chaos as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine. Yet doubts remain – are they truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold? Step into a world of dark fantasy and revel in the exhilarating action-packed battles. 

ABOUT KOEI TECMO GAMES

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is a subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO GAMES consists of six development brands creating innovative and iconic game series extending across a wide range of genres: KOU SHIBUSAWA, ω-Force, Team NINJA, Gust, Ruby Party, and midas. Signature series include ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION, Winning Post, DYNASTY WARRIORS, SAMURAI WARRIORS, Toukiden, Nioh, NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE, Atelier Ryza, BLUE REFLECTION, Angelique, and La Corda d’Oro.

For more information: www.koeitecmo.co.jp/e/

ABOUT Team NINJA

Team NINJA is one of KOEI TECMO GAMES’ six brands, with development teams specializing in creating hardcore action games. Their most famous series include: NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE and Nioh, and the team consistently develops new titles that receive praise from all around the world.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 164 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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Today’s State of Play provided players with a content update for Returnal, multiple Square Enix titles, a brand-new Capcom IP, and more. 

Viewers were treated to a surprise with news of the Ascension expansion for Returnal. This free update includes two new modes, Co-Op campaign and Tower of Sisyphus for players to enjoy, and it’s coming later this month. 

Check out the full list of announcements below. Or, if you missed it, you can check out the full State of Play episode here.

State of Play March 2022: All the announcements

• Futuristic Exosuits clash with dinosaur hordes in Exoprimal, out in 2023
• New Ghostwire: Tokyo trailer showcases ghostly threats, out on PS5 March 25
• New Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin demo lets you carry over progress to full game
• Worlds collide in Forspoken, as Frey explores a land filled with corrupted creatures
• Gundam Evolution brings free-to-play FPS action to PS5 and PS4 in 2022
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection launches this year
• GigaBash brings multiplayer, monsters, and mayhem to PS5 and PS4 this year
• JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R launches this fall
• Battle through hell and back in Trek to Yomi
• Returnal: Ascension update adds Co-Op and Tower of Sisyphus mode
• The DioField Chronicle announced for PS5 and PS4
• Valkyrie Elysium descends onto PS5 and PS4 in 2022

For more information on this morning’s State of Play, head to the PlayStation Blog.

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