Dovetail Games Releases the Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 ‘Lake Hartwell Venue’ DLC Today; Announces Extension of Exclusive Video Game License with B.A.S.S.

Prepare for the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk® with the Addition of This Year’s Venue, Lake Hartwell, Brand-new Challenges, and Legendary Fish; New Core Game and DLC Bundle Now Available

KENT, U.K. – Feb. 17, 2022 – Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of authentic sports simulation titles, today released the biggest update for their sports angling title, Bassmaster® Fishing 2022. The ‘Lake Hartwell Venue’ DLC is now available for purchase and adds Lake Hartwell, the venue for the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic® presented by Huk, the Classic® 3-round final in Career Mode, new challenges, and more. The publisher also announced a new Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 – 2022 Bassmaster Classic® Update bundle available for new players, which includes the base game and today’s ‘Lake Hartwell’ DLC together for a discounted price.

The Bassmaster Classic® is the pinnacle of the competitive bass fishing sport and is what every aspiring angler dreams to one day win. Today, players can now compete in the 2022 Bassmaster Classic® and become the champion in-game with the ‘Lake Hartwell Venue’ DLC. Building upon the titles’ 10 Elite Pro Anglers and eight real-world venues, the team has built Lake Hartwell from the ground up to accurately recreate the experience of fishing the real lake including matching water temperatures, depths, and fish behaviour for the ultimate Classic® experience. The dynamic time of day system helps set the perfect mood for a Classic® competition, altering lighting and shadows across the lake for a more immersive experience.

The update also includes support for the Bassmaster Classic® 3-round tournament structure and adds new ‘Legendary’ named fish for players to track and catch. More details about the content can be found below, or in the full news post here –

‘Lake Hartwell Venue’ DLC Content:

• The prestigious Bassmaster Classic® 2022 venue – Lake Hartwell
• The Bassmaster Classic® 3-round finals structure
• Three new competitive Pro Challenges
• Two tiers of Mastery Challenges with special Bassmaster Classic® & Lake Hartwell clothing
• 10 Legendary named fish for anglers to track and catch

Dovetail Games also announced that it has signed a long-term license renewal with B.A.S.S. as the exclusive partner for video games.

“We’re committed to delivering a fantastic sports fishing experience for our players,” said Jon Rissik, CEO of Dovetail Games, “Today’s announcement is a testament to that commitment and we are thrilled to continue working with our fantastic partners at B.A.S.S.”

“Dovetail Games got off to a great start with Bassmaster Fishing 2022 and their passion for bass fishing is present throughout the game,” said B.A.S.S. VP of Tournaments Chris Bowes. “We are excited to see how they bring the Bassmaster Classic to life for gamers and bass fishing enthusiasts, and help people experience the joys of big bass fishing however they can.”

The ‘Lake Hartwell Venue’ DLC is available for purchase digitally for $12.99/£9.99/€12.99 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam, with a limited time discount ending Mar. 3 on Steam, and Mar. 17 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The game is also available as a new Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 – 2022 Bassmaster Classic® Update bundle, which includes the base game and ‘Lake Hartwell Venue’ DLC for $49.99/£36.99/€44.99, with a discount ending on Mar. 3 on Steam, and Mar. 17 for PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

Developed and published by Dovetail Games, Bassmaster® Fishing 2022released on Oct. 28, 2021 in North America and Europe on the PS5™, PS4™ system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Xbox One X, Windows PC via Steam, and Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC. For regular updates please on additional content coming post-launch, visit www.bassmasterthegame.com.

About Dovetail Games

Dovetail Games was launched in 2013. Previously trading as RailSimulator.com Ltd, the business launched in 2009 initially producing and marketing the PC game Train Simulator. Today, Dovetail Games is responsible for developing train, and fishing simulation games for PC and leading consoles. http://www.dovetailgames.com.

About B.A.S.S.

B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 515,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship, Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX, Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.

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 Set Sail on a Voyage to Change Destiny with the Second Adventure in the Voice of Cards Franchise

LONDON (Feb. 17, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that the latest standalone addition to the unique Voice of Cards card-based RPG franchise, Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden, is now available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console and PC via Steam®. Following the release of Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars last year, fans can now enjoy a second turn-based adventure in the Voice of Cards franchise told entirely through the medium of cards.

View the launch trailer here: 

Players will escape to an illustrated world presented in the medium of cards with the Voice of Cards series’ second release, brought to life once again by the creative team behind the beloved NieR® and Drakengard® series, including Creative Director, YOKO TARO (Drakengard series, NieR series), Music Director, Keiichi Okabe (Drakengard 3, NieR series) and Character Designer, Kimihiko Fujisaka (Drakengard series). Set on a remote chain of islands that have been protected by the maidens for generations, this brand-new adventure will have players follow the protagonist and Laty, a girl who failed to become a maiden, in a touching stand-alone tale to save the people of the island as they face the threat of destruction.
 
For fans of YOKO TARO, items based on YOKO TARO’s other works are also available for purchase individually or as a bundle. The bundle includes the Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden game and several themed DLC items that unlock in-game content, such as:

• Puppet’s Costume – An additional design for Barren, Laty and Lac’s outfits*
• YoRHa® Emblem – Replaces the design on the backs of the cards with the YoRHa emblem*
• 2B Avatar – A 2B-inspired design for the player avatar, which can be used on the world map
• The Copied City Board – A Copied City-themed battle board and gem box**
• Machine Lifeform Table – A machine-lifeform-themed design for the game table*
• Resistance Jukebox – Allows you to change the BGM to music that evokes the memory of the androids who fought to the death for the sake of humanity*
• Pixel Art Set – Replace all character and enemy illustrations with pixel art*

*The appearance will not change in some sections.
**The Copied City Board content does not include dice DLC.
 
Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is now available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 console and PC via Steam®. Players who purchase the game on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 console and PC via Steam® through March 7, 2022* will receive the “Whale of Fortune Pattern” DLC which unlocks a card design featuring a legendary whale said to bring good fortune, and the “Ocean Tile Table” DLC, which unlocks an ocean-themed design for the game table as early purchase rewards.

For more information, visit: https://voiceofcards.square-enix-games.com/en_US/

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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 Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.
 
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Studio continues work on The Master Chief Collection, bringing new accessibility features and improvements

Amsterdam, Netherlands – February 17th, 2022 – Following its fruitful partnership working on Halo: The Master Chief Collection in 2021, Abstraction is pleased to announce that the collaboration has been extended for the whole of 2022. Abstraction will continue working on inviting an even wider audience to The Master Chief Collection by improving the game’s accessibility features throughout the coming year.

“Thanks to our great collaboration last year, Abstraction will continue our work on more accessibility features,” said Abstraction producer Lisa Burgers. “The covered features aim to improve the experience of not only people with disabilities but also add quality of life improvements for a wider, general, audience. Visual, auditory, motor, and gameplay related accessibility features are all being taken into consideration and investigated to see how we can enhance Halo without changing its identity or giving unfair advantages in multiplayer. The team is taking great care of this project, as it is close to our hearts, and we are thrilled to work again with 343 Industries.”

Following the Master Chief’s iconic journey, Halo: Master Chief Collection includes six games built for PC, collected into a single integrated experience that will delight long-time Halo fans as well as those meeting John 117 for the first time. During its time working on Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Abstraction has worked hard to make this definitive gaming experience even more inclusive with a suite of accessibility features, including extended localization for community-requested languages, color blindness support for the three types of color blindness (protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia) and subtitle customization.

“It’s a great honor for us to work on a world-renowned and beloved series like Halo,” said Abstraction COO Dominique Morel. “The games in The Master Chief Collection mean as much to us as they do to the fans that play them, so we’re delighted that Abstraction will continue to collaborate with 343 Industries and can’t wait to continue enhancing the experience for all gamers”.

About Abstraction
Abstraction is a creative game development studio established in 2007 in The Netherlands. Renowned for taking on technically challenging projects and providing support teams for AAA publishers, the studio has delivered 200+ SKU’s across 60 games over the last 14 years. Also engaged with creative co-development and DLC projects the company is producing an unannounced internal game based on an original IP. 

The studio is proud to count as its partners, companies such as Bioware/EA, 343/Microsoft, Funcom, Sega, Paradox Interactive, Snail Games, Perfect World and Aspyr Media to name but a few.

For more information, please visit https://abstraction.games

Set sail on 10th March as Submerged: Hidden Depths launches on PC and console.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, 17th February 2022 — Canberra-based independent developer, Uppercut Games, is delighted to announce Submerged: Hidden Depths will be launching on Steam, Xbox systems, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on 10th March 2022.

Check out first 30 mins of gameplay here:

Set in a breathtaking city gripped by a dark mystery, Submerged: Hidden Depths is an adventure exploration game that sees players climb the ruins of lost skyscrapers to uncover the tale of the sunken city, while taking in its beauty and tranquillity. Protagonists Miku and Taku have their own history with the darkness and whilst one wants to use it for good, the other fears it will tear them apart.

The veteran team at Uppercut crafted a perfect balance of tension and relaxation that gives Submerged: Hidden Depths a quality which draws players in as they traverse the open city, uncovering its secrets. With the freedom to explore at their own pace, players are invited to take their time and truly, thoroughly explore this combat-free title.

“Having originally developed Submerged: Hidden Depths for Google Stadia, it’s a new dawn for the game as we approach it’s PC and console release on 10th March.”, remarked Ed Orman, Co-founder of Uppercut Games “Our team has grown and learnt so much since creating Submerged, and then again when we started Submerged: Hidden Depths, so it’s great to be able to show the difference that learning has made to the game. Our vision stayed true, as has our desire to create that relaxing experience for players, but the quality and depth of our work has soared.”.

Key Features
– Vast Outdoor Environments: Explore a rich, colourful and vibrant world.
– Relaxing Experience: Play at your own pace with the freedom to enjoy the beauty of Submerged: Hidden Depths.
– Discovery: Search for hidden objects to uncover the story, find upgrades for the boat and discover new creatures.
– Boating: Cruise through the striking city streets in the powered boat, spotting new areas for exploration.
– Puzzles: Climb, sail and use abandoned mechanisms to solve physics puzzles and reveal the city’s mystery.
– Expanded Player Tools: Fans of the prequel, Submerged, will enjoy further developed tools and puzzles as they progress through Submerged: Hidden Depths.

Submerged: Hidden Depths brings its mysteries to new consoles for the first time with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S joining PC, PS4 and Xbox One from the release of Submerged.

To stay up to date on the latest developments in this relaxing aquatic exploration title, please visit the Submerged: Hidden Depths website. You can find Submerged: Hidden Depths on the PlayStation Store, Steam, EPIC Games Store and Microsoft Store.

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About Uppercut Games:
Uppercut Games is an Australian independent game studio founded in 2011 by Ed Orman, Andrew James and Ryan Lancaster. With over 60 years of combined experience in the industry, the development team has worked on titles such as Bioshock, Bioshock 2, Fallout: Tactics, Freedom Force, and Tribes: Vengeance. Uppercut Games has released multiple projects across various platforms, including Submerged and the EPOCH series.

Australia leads global launch of PlayStation exclusive title – Horizon Forbidden West with giant Clawstrider statue unveiled at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

• A 7 metre by 3 metre long Clawstrider machine from the game has been unveiled at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden
• Australia will be the first market to go live as other cities across the world will also take part with Clawstriders roaming the world
• Fans can win a range of prizes by heading down to the statue and capturing a shot of the fearsome creature

PlayStationAustralia today announces the launch of its exclusive title, Horizon Forbidden West (Friday 18th February). To celebrate the launch of the game, The Clawstrider, one of Horizon Forbidden West’s most fearsome machines, has arrived on Australian soil and will be appearing in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden as well as 16 other famed international locations over the coming days.  

Standing over seven metres long and three metres tall, the iconic Clawstrider, one of Horizon Forbidden West’s most fearsome machines, is currently on show at Bennelong Lawn in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden until 22 Feb. Sydneysiders can come face-to-face with the machine, where they can also experience the land of the Forbidden West through an interactive AR lens. Passers-by will also have the chance to win a replica of Aloy’s spear that is featured in the game or a Horizon Forbidden West Collector’s Edition. 

“Horizon Forbidden West is filled with incredible adventure and awe-inspiring machines, taking you on a remarkable journey through a vast array of ecosystems – from dry deserts and snowy landscapes, through to lush tropical valleys and beautiful beaches. It was these environments that were our inspiration for the Global Clawstrider campaign that is rolling out from today – kicking off in our very own backyard, in the beautiful Sydney Royal Botanic Garden. Horizon Forbidden West is set to be one of the biggest games of the year and an excellent addition to PlayStation’s unbeatable line up of exclusives, and we look forward to seeing how the world reacts to real-life Clawstriders, turning up in some of the most iconic cities.” said Patrick Lagana, Director of Marketing, PlayStation Australia.

Horizon Forbidden West is the sequel to the award-winning Horizon Zero Dawn and sees the protagonist, Aloy, venture into dangerous unknown territory, confronting a huge variety of new tribes and deadly machines in her quest to save the world once again. 

There is also the chance for one lucky winner to get their hands on a PS5 by entering the hidden code found at the Clawstrider at playstation.com. Get there quick, there’s only one to be found!

Horizon Forbidden West is available now on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — February 17, 2022 —  Eternal Return, the well-received MOBA + Battle Royale mashup developed by Nimble Neuron and published by Kakao Games, will drop its 5th Season with a bundle of content.

Eternal Return is a unique multiplayer online survival arena combining strategy and skillful play with an ever-growing cast of test subjects battling for across the mysterious and sinister Lumia Island. Players can tackle the game solo or with a team to prove their strength, ability, and wit.

Eternal Return Season 5: Ghostly Presence, introduces a number of updates and new content, including Spirit Hunter skins, featuring a dark and brooding style for characters. 

Additionally, the game has added Active Items with powerful abilities. Special equipment will create a virtual inventory that can be used to add special skills to your arsenal, creating yet an additional layer of strategy to gameplay. For team combat, automatic revival has also been implemented to allow teammates who have died before a certain point in the game to rejoin their compatriots.

Also, a brand new character arrives in the form of Laura, a talented Phantom Thief who can steal a win right from under your nose.  

Finally, the newest and most substantial addition to Eternal Return is the upcoming ranked 4 versus 4, a frenetic, streamlined game mode that pushes teams into a more deadly, compact combat arena to battle for territory and supremacy over their foes. It is a fresh take on the game with an eSports-centric foundation at its core. Further details on this exciting new mode will be announced closer to its debut. 

The Eternal Return Season 5 Pack is available for a 70-percent discounted 6,400NP, the in-game currency, through March 2nd. The pass comes with the ER Pass, 6 characters, 11 skins, emotes and more.

For more details on the above, click here.  

Check out the Season 5 preview video below:

Eternal Return is currently available for free in early access on Steam and via the Microsoft Store, with further expansion to console platforms in the works as it nears official release.

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 armor 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), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), Moonlight Sculptor (serviced in North America and Europe) MMORPG Elyon (serviced in North America, Europe and Oceania) and ArcheAge (serviced in North America and Europe) and Nimble Neuron’s Eternal Return (serviced in North America and Europe).

About Nimble Neuron Nimble Neuron, mostly known for its PC Game Eternal Return, is the studio behind  games such as Black Survival, Nano Legends, and Hunters League. To learn more, visit their website. 

Solve 3D brain-teasers across an array of otherworldly landscapes

Espoo, Finland – February 17th, 2022 – Improx Games’ brain-teasing puzzle adventure game The Last Cube is now slated for a March 10th release on PC, Switch, Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Set in a series of surreal otherworldly landscapes, it’s up to you to discover the history of this uncanny alien civilization.

The Last Cube is a richly atmospheric puzzle game about guiding a cube through a plethora of mystifying, monolithic chambers as you uncover the story behind this peculiar world. Explore a wide array of brutalist architecture ranging from foggy nightmarish abysses, to oppressive lava lit factories, to uplifting natural landscapes full of golden rays of sunshine glistening against mountains. Coupled with an epic soundtrack that thoroughly enriches the ominous vibe, and an abstract story of a dying world on the cusp of ruin, The Last Cube is a moody, mysterious puzzler that fully immerses you in its derelict world.

The Last Cube features a unique sticker system, allowing you to stamp certain abilities onto your cube’s sides, granting all new abilities for that surface. Some will allow you to dash through barriers, others will create makeshift stairs, and some grant the ability to spin in place for easy maneuvering in tight places. Positioning your cube to acquire the desired stickers on the correct surface can range from pleasingly simplistic, to masochistic head scratchers as you scramble through The Last Cube’s 100+ puzzles. New mechanics are introduced at a breezy clip, rapidly expanding one’s perception of what your cube is capable of.

Clamouring through each chamber offers a sturdy challenge, though only the most dedicated players will uncover all of The Last Cube’s bevy of collectibles and bonus stages littered throughout the adventure. Do you have what it takes to solve the puzzle tracks left by your ancestors and save this peculiar world from collapsing?

“The Last Cube has come a long way since its inception in 2017 and has grown into a far more ambitious project than we ever could have imagined,” said Max Samarin, creative director at Improx Games. “The final result is a rich puzzle experience whose gameplay is full of joyful aha-moments and surprises, set in very diverse, colorful, eerie and mysterious environments of the Cube Planet. We think casual and hardcore puzzle fans alike will be enamoured by its gradually evolving mechanics and wealth of secrets when The Last Cube launches on March 10th.”

More information on The Last Cube:
Try The Last Cube demo on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/903630/The_Last_Cube/
Follow Improx Games on Twitter: http://twitter.com/improxgames
Like Improx Games on Facebook: http://facebook.com/improxgames 
Follow Improx Games on Instagram: http://instagram.com/improxgames 
Visit The Last Cube website: https://www.lastcubegame.com/ 
Join The Last Cube community on Discord: https://discord.gg/P28q6fb86g

About Improx Games
With their roots in game jams and pixel graphics, five Finnish students founded Improx Games in 2016. Their first game gathered over 150,000 downloads on Steam and 8 million views on YouTube. As the team’s rate of mastering their craft has grown exponentially, the next project they started is quite ambitious. Since 2017, Improx Games has been working on a beautiful 3D puzzle platformer – The Last Cube, which is already winning awards and earning nominations internationally. The Last Cube is set to roll out on PC and consoles in 2022.

Publisher All in! Games is thrilled to announce a new gameplay trailer for their in-house title, Red Wings: American Aces, a spin-off of their previous aerial arcade shooter, Red Wings: Aces of the Sky. The dynamic trailer features commentary by the games creator Norman Lenda, and offers insights into the inspiration behind the game as well as highlighting some of the features that will help players master the skies as a true dogfight ace.

Red Wings: American Aces is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch with a confirmed release date to be announced soon.

About Red Wings: American Aces

Red Wings: American Aces puts you in the pilot’s seat of a nostalgic, action-packed arcade shooter illustrated in a vibrant comic-book style with a gaming mode for every occasion. Prove yourself in exciting aerial battles and make a name for your squad as the best aces of WWI!

Key Features:

• Fly online – Test your skills against a max of 9 other players in Last Man Standing, Score Battle, or Time Battle modes or gather your squad of up to 5 pilots and battle other squads in Elimination, Time Team Battle, or Score Team Battle modes
• Fly locally – Play custom games in 3 different modes (Score Battle, Time Battle, and Hide n’ Seek (2 players only)) solo against AI or against another player 
• Complete 30 missions in campaign mode – relive the aerial dogfights of WWI and encounter all manner of unexpected challenges (available in local co-op for 1-2 players)
• Upgrade your pilot progression skill tree – develop your pilot skills and rearrange points depending on the mission at hand
• Pilot 15 different warplanes, each with unique skins – stand out in the heat of battle with a plane your enemies won’t soon forget
• Rise to the challenge – be prepared for thunderstorms that blast skill cooldowns, sandstorms that reduce visibility, missions where you’ll only be able to take out enemies with barrel rolls, and more!

About All in! Games

All in! Games is a publicly traded video game publishing and production house based in Krakow, Poland. Founded in 2018, the team creates and supports local and international games for PC and consoles. All in! Games’ portfolio features titles such as Chernobylite (The Farm 51), Paradise Lost (PolyAmorous), Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms (Gamera Interactive), Tools Up! (The Knights of Unity), and many more. For more information, visit: https://www.allingames.com/

THE CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT OF THE FIGHTING GAME GENRE RETURNS ON ALL PLATFORMS

Sydney, Australia – February 17th, 2022 – SNK Corporation and Koch Media are excited to announce that the fighting game phenomenon THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (KOF XV) releases today on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV features 39 characters in total, including classic popular characters and resurrected fan favourites. In addition to the classic 3-on-3 team battle system, the game introduces the SHATTER STRIKE, a new mechanic that enables players to counter enemy attacks. Additionally, players can experience an improved MAX Mode, as well as MAX Mode (Quick). The RUSH function allows for combos to be carried out all by rapidly pressing attack buttons. All these features, including revamped and vibrant special moves, will ensure fights in this game feel more explosive than ever.

Since its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to excitement with its impressive characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV has challenged all of its predecessors, with jaw-dropping graphics, systems and an improved online experience.

The latest instalment in the King of Fighters saga continues from the previous title’s Story Mode. Heroes from the Orochi, NESTS, and Ash Sagas have all joined KOF XV, and this time, the story is coming to an explosive climax.

KOF XV features the classic 3 on 3 team battle system. New to the series is SHATTER STRIKE, a new mechanic that enables players to counter enemy attacks. Additionally, players can experience an improved MAX Mode, as well as MAX Mode (Quick). The RUSH function allows for combos to be carried out all by rapidly pressing attack buttons. All these features, including revamped and vibrant special moves, will ensure fights in this game feel more explosive than ever. Strap in, as KOF XV features a battle system bursting with speed and excitement unlike any other.

Rollback netcode has been adopted to reduce lag in online matches, allowing for smoother online play. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV features a wide variety of online features including RANKED MATCH, CASUAL MATCH, ROOM MATCH, and ONLINE TRAINING. There’s also the new DRAFT VS mode, which pits you against an opponent as you try to nab your favourite character before they can. KOF XV features crossplay on Sony consoles so PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners can join explosive online matches against each other.

Gallery features not only character voices and KOF XV in-game cinematics, but also a special animated short directed by world-renowned artist Masami Obari. Additionally, the new DJ STATION features over 300 popular songs from throughout the entire KOF series. Players can even customise their fights to have their favourite tracks play in the background. 

Product Details:

Title:   THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10, Steam, Epic Store
Genre: Versus Fighting
Developer: SNK Corporation
Players: 1-2 local / 2-8 Network
Co-Publisher: Koch Media
Release Date: 17 February 2022
Website: https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/kof-xv

About SNK

Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK develop, publish, and distribute interactive entertainment software on a global scale. Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN, SNK continues to focus on their rich console game and arcade history.

About Koch Media 

The Koch Media Group is a global developer, publisher and distributor of video games, VR games, gaming hardware and merchandise.  

The group’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading global publishing partner. The Koch Media Group runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned publishing units such as Deep Silver, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels. 

Additionally, as global publishing partner Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, CI Games, Giants Software, Kalypso, Koei Tecmo, Konami, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, Tripwire, Warner Bros, and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria, and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong. 

The Koch Media Group owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy), Voxler (Paris / France) , Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów  / Poland), Free Radical Design (Nottingham / UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam /The Netherlands), DigixArt (Montpellier, France).Additionally, the Koch Media Group collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of the Koch Media Group is also Koch Films, a leading European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor. The Koch Media Group also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading video game merchandise company in Munich, Germany, and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, Czech Republic.