Coming to GTA Online: A New Station from ROSALÍA x Arca, and Station Updates from Big Boy and DJ Pooh, and Much More Plus Exclusive New Music from Dr. Dre, ScHoolboy Q, Freddie Gibbs, and More as Part of The Contract
Adding to the announcement this week of GTA Online: The Contract, a heavy-hitting lineup of new music is set to come to Los Santos including a brand-new radio station, plus special updates to two of the city’s beloved hip hop stations, and exclusive new music from Dr. Dre and more, all debuting December 15th.
An all-new station, MOTOMAMI Los Santos hosted by ROSALÍA and longtime Rockstar collaborator Arca, plays everything from artists such as Caroline Polachek to Daddy Yankee, Mr. Fingers, and Aventura, as well as ROSALÍA’s first single from her forthcoming MOTOMAMI album, “LA FAMA” with The Weeknd, tracks from Arca, and an exclusive song from Bad Gyal produced by The Music Locker’s own Keinemusik, and much more.
Two existing stations also get a major overhaul. On Radio Los Santos, Big Boy drops a stack of exclusive new music including tracks from Hit-Boy, Freddie Gibbs featuring Pusha T, TiaCorine produced by Kenny Beats, Rich the Kid, Offset, Mozzy featuring YG, alongside music from Saweetie, Future, Tyler, The Creator, Kodak Black and others. Big Boy also enlists Mike Dean and ScHoolboy Q for special cameos on the station.
Also premiering on Radio Los Santos is the lead single from an upcoming EP on CircoLoco Records; “Let’s Get It,” the brand-new track from ScHoolboy Q produced by Nez. In addition to the new track hitting the radio, a new Nez house banger also featured on the EP, “You Wanna” can be found on an official CircoLoco Records USB collectible, in addition to second USB featuring “Let’s Get it.” The EP’s third track, “Freaks” by Nez featuring Moodymann and Gangsta Boo is featured in “Kenny’s Backyard Boogie Mix” of last summer’s Los Santos Tuners update. All three tracks can be heard exclusively within GTA Online until the EP releases on CircoLoco Records early in the new year.
On West Coast Classics, DJ Pooh pays tribute to Dr. Dre’s illustrious career with “Dre Day” — a takeover featuring classic Dr. Dre cuts such as “The Next Episode,” and his work with legends such as 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Blackstreet, Ice Cube, Nas, and JAY-Z, alongside call-ins from some of Dre’s friends and collaborators.
And West Coast legend Dam Funk provides the score with his fresh take on the classic g-funk sound for Los Santos, all debuting as part of the latest story within GTA Online, The Contract.
Stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for the latest on GTA Online: The Contract, including details on the new music studio, where you can get a rare look into Dr. Dre’s creative process at the new Record A Studios as you, Franklin and crew help to track down brand new unreleased music.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is thrilled to announce the newest colours joining the PlayStation 5 family of colour accessory offerings: Nova Pink, Starlight Blue and Galactic Purple. The latest galaxy-inspired colours will join Cosmic Red and Midnight Black globally in participating retailers from January 2022.
In addition, five new console covers will be released to match all of the galaxy-inspired DualSense wireless controller colours, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Nova Pink, Starlight Blue and Galactic Purple.
The new covers are beautiful and easy to use. Simply swap your original white PlayStation 5 console cover and click your new one into place. PlayStation 5 console covers will be available for both the PlayStation 5 with the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive and the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and are sold separately from the PlayStation 5 console and DualSense controller.
The new lineup of colours for the DualSense wireless controllers will be available at select retailers starting next month. Exact timings for both the new DualSense wireless controller colours and PlayStation 5 console covers will vary by location, so check in with your local retailers for availability. DualSense wireless controllers will be available for RRP $119.95 AUD and the new console covers RRP $84.95 AUD.
Find out more about the DualSense controller colours here and PS5 console covers here on PlayStation.com.
Ubisoft Announces Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla’s Next Major Expansion, Dawn of Ragnarök, Releasing March 10, 2022
Assassin’s Creed Crossover Stories also announced, two stories featuring Eivor and Kassandra available tomorrow
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – December 14, 2021 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla’s next major expansion, Dawn of Ragnarök, will be releasing March 10. Dawn of Ragnarök will be available as a separate purchase for $59.95 by all owners of the main game. Additionally, Ubisoft announced Assassin’s Creed Crossover Stories, with two stories that feature Eivor and Kassandra available for fans tomorrow. Both stories are available for free for owners of the respective base games, with one story featuring Eivor and Kassandra available in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and one story featuring Kassandra or Alexios available in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
With development led by Ubisoft Sofia, Dawn of Ragnarök is the next major expansion, continuing Year 2 of post-launch support for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. In this expansion, Eivor must embrace their destiny as Odin, the Norse god of Battle and Wisdom. The dwarven kingdom of Svartalfheim is crumbling, and amid the chaos, Odin’s beloved son, Baldr, has been taken prisoner by the unkillable fire giant, Surtr. In Dawn of Ragnarök, players will be able to unleash new divine powers as they continue their legendary Viking saga by embarking on a desperate rescue quest through a mythological world of contrasts.
All players purchasing Dawn of Ragnarök between now and April 9, 2022 will receive the Twilight Pack and will have immediate access to the main game*. This exclusive bonus includes the Dellingr’s Envoy Raven Skin, the Havardr Lynx Mount, the Twilight Gear Set and the Algurnir Dane Axe Weapon.**
Assassin’s Creed Crossover Stories were also announced, the first cross-game project on the franchise, led by Ubisoft Quebec in close collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal. The content aims at answering the question “What happens when two Assassin’s Creed heroes meet?”, exploring the connections in space and time between these Assassin’s Creed heroes to provide a unique narrative experience to players.
Assassin’s Creed Crossover Stories will be available for free for owners of the respective base games on December 15; one story will be available in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and one story will be available in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. These stories explore the ties between the heroes of the two games, featuring new environments to explore as well as a rich story line. For the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla story, A Fated Encounter, players must have reached Settlement Level 4 and completed the quest “A Wise Friend,” where Eivor helps Valka establish herself in Ravensthorpe. For the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey story, Those Who Are Treasured, players will need to have completed Chapter 1 and reached Megaris to access the content, but it’s recommended that players finish the main game’s three story arcs (Family, Cult of Kosmos and Mythology) to avoid spoilers.
With development led by Ubisoft Montreal***, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla offers players the captivating experience of playing as Eivor, a legendary Viking warrior, driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in ninth century AD. Players can relive the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a dynamic dual-wielding combat system and experience exciting gameplay features such as raids, assaults, and the settlement, as well as a substantial progression and gear upgrade system. Political alliances, combat decisions and dialogue choices can influence the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, so players must choose wisely to protect their clan’s home and their future.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is available on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC.
For more information about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, please visit assassinscreed.com.
For the latest news on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
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*Immediacy only applies to pre-order or purchase of digital version. Offer ends on April 9, 2022. **The Twilight Pack can be unlocked immediately in ACV by all players who pre-order or purchase the new expansion digital version. For players who pre-order or purchase the physical version, Twilight Pack will be accessible from March 10, 2022 upon release of Dawn of Ragnarök expansion. ***Associate Ubisoft studios are Sofia, Singapore, Montpellier, Barcelona, Kyiv, Bordeaux, Shanghai, Chengdu, Philippines, Quebec, Bucharest, Saguenay, Winnipeg and Pune. Additional help provided by external partner Sperasoft.
About Assassin’s Creed
Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 155 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2020–21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
The industry recorded over 20% year on year growth for the past three years due to the increasing popularity of video games
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 14December 2021 – The Australian video game development industry doubled its revenue to $226 million since 2016, according to results from the fifth annual Australian Game Development Survey (AGDS) 2021 released today from video games industry body the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA). The survey measures the size of the Australian game development industry and revealed that the industry expects further growth locally, contributing to the growth of the global market, which was worth $AU240 billion in 2020.
“Five years ago, the Australian game development industry achieved $114 million in revenue and has grown exponentially since then to record over $226 million the last financial year,” said IGEA CEO Ron Curry. “The figures prove the potential and adaptability of the globally reputable Australian video games industry, and we need to capitalise on this experience while we can.”
The survey shows that over the past three years, the Australian game development industry has recorded year-on-year revenue growth of over 20%, with 2021 generating an increase of 23%, coupled with employment growth of 7%. Employment has grown by over 50% since 2016 to 1,327 full-time workers in the industry. 2021 has seen a vast improvement in gender diversity across the workforce. 23% of employees are (cisgender) female while 10% are transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse – a testament to the recruiting and talent attraction programs being implemented by Australian game development businesses.
However, Australian game developers’ most significant challenge is employment-related, with many developers still having difficulty attracting early-stage funding or accessing appropriate government funding. The main issue for employers currently is hiring employees with specialised skills; the global demand for experienced staff, closed borders and unfavourable migration programs are the main contributors to this. Additionally, Australia suffered a significant brain drain following the GFC, with many Australian skilled workers continuing to live and thrive in studios overseas.
Recent Federal Government support through the 30% Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO) to be introduced in July 2022 provides the promise of game development reviving Australia’s economy, which has spurned additional State Government rebates in NSW and QLD. This injection of confidence from the Australian Government has encouraged multinational studios and investors to step up their activities locally and explore options to establish studios in Australia, creating the jobs needed to entice specialised workers back home or consider Australia a place to work.
“The support from the Federal Government is the engine that will drive Australian video game development to become a billion-dollar industry,” said Curry. “The local industry is poised to take advantage of the global growth in playing games and the realisation that games have provided a vital source of connection, enjoyment, education and wellbeing during the pandemic. We at the IGEA expect to see the video game industry contribute further to the Australian economy with the commitment to the provision of appropriate funding levers provided by all levels of government.
“While we congratulate the Government for introducing the DGTO, we continue to work with them to see the return of a fund similar to the cancelled Australian Game Development Fund, to garner support for our high potential independent development sector.”
To learn more about the AGDS 2021, visit the IGEA website
About IGEA
IGEA (Interactive Games & Entertainment Association) is the peak industry association representing the voice of Australian and New Zealand companies in the computer and video games industry. IGEA supports the business and public policy interests of the games industry through advocacy, research, and education programs and working with many stakeholders, including all levels of government, agencies, media and other trade associations. Further details are available at www.igea.net.
About the Australian Game Development Survey (AGDS)
The Australian Game Development Survey is an independent survey undertaken in 2021 for IGEA by Bond University. The 2020-2021 survey was based on financial year data from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. The survey opened in September 2021 and closed at the end of November 2021. One hundred eighty-seven studios completed the survey and 400 were contacted to participate. Respondents were required to have an ABN and to have made or currently make video games.
LOS ANGELES – DEC. 13 2021 – Netmarble’s pre-historic pet-collecting mobile MMORPGStoneAge World brings massive changes just in time for the holiday season with plenty of fun for players including new events, Trainer Benefits and more. In addition, players can score gift sacks with special holiday-themed items as part of a limited-time Winter Festival event.
New and Returning trainers can now experience the toughest areas of StoneAge World with the addition of the ‘Level Jump System.’ Starting now, any Lv. 12 to 149 player will immediately raise their Trainer level to 150, with accompanying rewards sent to their Mail. Expert players over Lv. 180 can also explore the newly opened Subterranean Abyss to take down the newest Raid Boss Bevmotis for a chance to collect fabulous rewards including materials to craft the Bevmotis’s Bracelet. Lastly, the newest Mecha Pet Mecha Crotaur can also be collected by using Mecha Crotaur coins earned from completing any level of the Raid System or by purchasing them in the Shop.
Other features of StoneAge World’s December update include:
Events
Winter Festival Gift Exchange Event (12/9/21 – 1/20/22)
Trainers can exchange Winter Holiday Gift Sacks for rewards including a Random Legendary Totem ora Legendary Ancient Map, as well as the new Christmas Costume.
Bammi Family, Firera Family, and Ptecus Family will be able to be captured in the ‘Winter Holiday Town’ during the event period.
New Hot Time Event (12/9/21 – Until Further Notice)
Extra Hot Time Zone will be added and Applied Effect* will be increased for certain levels during the event period.
*Auto Hunt / Advanced Hunt EXP increased up to 500% for players under Lv. 161
Improvements / Additions
Maximum Trainer level increased from 269 to 299.
StoneAge World takes the concept of pet-collection and role-playing game (RPG) mechanics and seamlessly blends them together with a delightful and venturesome MMO experience set in a whimsically inspired take on prehistoric societies. Set in the land of Tectonika, players will embrace the role of “Trainer,” a powerful warrior who collects, tames, and trains pets to protect the land from enemies. With over 250 pets including dinosaurs, wooly mammoths, pigs, wolves and more, players will have their hands full defending Tectonika against unknown enemies from the up-and-coming Machine Civilization and exploring the unique quirks of prehistoric society.
StoneAge World is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play, with supporting languages in English, Korean, Chinese (simplified / traditional), Japanese and Thai available for players. More information on StoneAge World can be found on the official website (https://stone.netmarble.com/en) and on the game’s official Facebook.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Seven Knights 2, Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and Marvel Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide.
All proceeds will be donated from the jam-packed live stream, sales of their Christmas Charity Bundle, and an additional matched donation from Wargaming
AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 13, 2021) — Today Wargaming, developer and publisher of the hit naval combat games, World of Warships and World of Warships: Legends, has revealed it raised $129,757 for Save the Children through a 24-hour Christmas charity livestream. As part of Wargaming’s ongoing partnership with global humanitarian organization, Save the Children, the event held on World of Warships’ official Twitch channel was packed with dozens of activities including Twitch drops, funny challenges, special guests, and games. Funds were also raised from sales of the Christmas Charity Bundle, which Wargaming matched dollar for dollar.
The variety livestream brought together auctions for rare ships and in-game goodies that the audience could take part in, alongside interactive games, quizzes, as well as an action-packed sea battles. The event was hosted by a rotation of World of Warships and World of Warships: Legends staff, who went through a host of comedy challenges all in the name of charity. During the stream, World of Warships players directly donated over $45,000 USD, which, including the charity bundles, was matched by Wargaming with an equal donation.
Those who want to contribute to the grand total can still do so by purchasing the Christmas Charity Bundle, which is still available from the World of Warships Premium Shop the 20th of December and includes a special patch and flag, combined with a bevy of camouflages to jazz up their fleet in World of Warships. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to Save the Children.
This is part of an ongoing partnership between Wargaming and Save the Children, which has seen a total of 217,000 being raised over Christmas charity events over the past 3 years.
Check out the live stream videos from Twitch, below:
About World of Warships World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including four different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.
About World of Warships: Legends Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit legendary commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players around the world in thrilling and immersive battles. World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience. Official website: https://wowslegends.com/
About Wargaming Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5,500 employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships. Official website: wargaming.com
About Save the Children Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we’ve changed the lives of more than 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
The sequel to the award-winning, high-speed classic debuts in 2022 on PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One & Nintendo Switch
TORINO, Italy – Dec. 13, 2021 – 34BigThings has announced Redout 2, the fastest anti-gravity (AG) racing game in the universe. Published by Saber Interactive, this sequel to the award-winning Redout is coming to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Redout 2 is the next generation of the hit series where racing through the dystopian wastelands of Earth is one of the galaxy’s most popular sports. A tribute to classic AG racing legends like Wipeout and F-Zero, Redout 2 carries on this legacy with lightning-fast speed, adrenaline and action combined with stunning visuals and audio. Reach impossible speeds in exhilarating futuristic races across an expansive single-player campaign and competitive online multiplayer featuring in-depth controls, robust hovershipship customization, and a killer original soundtrack.
Key Features:
Speed & Control: With blazing-fast speeds of over 1,000 km/h and an intuitive driving system, Redout 2 is a blast to pick up and play, but truly rewarding for any who can master its super-high skill ceiling.
Extensive Career Mode: Fly through hundreds of events across 36 unique racetracks – all of which are reversible! From Arena Races and Time Attacks to Last Man Standing and intense Boss Races, dart past the competition and dominate the finish line.
Competitive Multiplayer: Take on rivals in intense online multiplayer. Dive into fresh challenges with regularly added custom content and seasons featuring bonus aesthetic rewards.
Comprehensive Customization: Choose from 12 distinct chassis and fully customize your own hovership with an incredible selection of propulsors, stabilizers, rudders, intercoolers, flaps, magnets, wings, spoilers, rocket engines, paints and more!
Experience an original futuristic soundtrack from leading electronic artists like the legendary Giorgio Moroder and acclaimed talents such as Zardonic and Dance with the Dead, with tracks seamlessly and dynamically mixed based on real-time race data.
Create and share your best high-speed moments with Redout 2’s Photo Mode.
Redout 2 is available to wishlist now on Steam. For the latest updates on the game, visit the official website, and follow along on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord.
About 34BigThings
Established in 2013, 34BigThings is a leading Italian developer for premium games across PC, console, and mobile devices which uses cutting-edge technology to create innovative, genre-leading games that receive critical acclaim and capture the imagination of gamers around the world. The studio has released over 10 premium games topping charts on most gaming platforms. 34BigThings joined Saber Interactive in November 2020.
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer operating across 19 studios in the Americas and Europe, including Saber development offices in Russia, Spain, Belarus, Sweden and Portugal. Creating games for all major platforms based on both original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include World War Z with over 15 million players worldwide (built on the proprietary Swarm Engine™), SnowRunner, the NBA Playgrounds franchise, and the upcoming Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher III for Nintendo Switch and next-gen consoles, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, Quake Champions and many others.
This original, turn-based, tactical RPG set in steampunk Victorian London will arrive on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, & Nintendo Switch in 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Dec. 13, 2021 — Zen Studios has revealed an original new video game and IP: Circus Electrique. Published by Saber Interactive, this turn-based, tactical RPG is expected to launch in 2022 on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Named for the greatest show in Victorian steampunk London, Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling – all with a steampunk twist. When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the circus’ lineup of Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Clowns and other performers possess the unique talents necessary to save the city.
Through tactical turn-based battles, these unlikely heroes will face Bobbies, British Sailors gone bad, aggressive Posh Girls, and other Victorian-era archetypes standing in their way – not to mention the occasional menacing Mime or Robobear. The game’s innovative Devotion morale system affects characters’ performance not only in battles, but also in actual circus shows, dutifully managed between heroic jaunts through six sprawling districts.
Key Features:
Electrifying RPG Combat: Test the skills of Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Escape Artists, Clowns, and other classic circus performers – there are 14 playable archetypes total, each with deep tactical options in battle. Assemble the most ideal combination of acrobatic artists to fight against over-the-top enemies.
Manage the Greatest Show in Steampunk London: Despite the chaos, the show must go on! Rebuild the circus to its former greatness and beyond, recruiting and training the most talented performers from all over the world. Performers’ skill, chemistry with one another, and overall Devotion combine to determine the success of a single show – and you’ll need every single spare Shilling you can get to keep everyone paid and happy.
A Circus Like No Other: Immerse yourself in a striking world based on vintage circus posters, Victorian-era archetypes and classic steampunk charm.
Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen Studios has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, Funko and FOX Digital Entertainment. Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven its devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit https://zenstudios.com.
About Saber Interactive
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer operating across 19 studios in the Americas and Europe, including Saber development offices in Russia, Spain, Belarus, Sweden and Portugal. Creating games for all major platforms based on both original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include World War Z with over 15 million players worldwide (built on the proprietary Swarm Engine™), SnowRunner, the NBA Playgrounds franchise, and the upcoming Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher III for Nintendo Switch and next-gen consoles, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, Quake Champions and many others.
Dare to drive in the most massive rally racer ever – with extreme open world environments, realistic physics and authentic vehicles from the famous Dakar rally
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dec. 13, 2021 — Saber Interactive has announced Dakar Desert Rally, the most ambitious game yet based on the world-famous Dakar Rally, coming next year to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC. This next-generation racer features true off-road rally action from the official 2020-2021 Dakar raids with authentic vehicles, realistic physics, community creator options, and dynamic seasons and weather.
Developed by Saber Porto, Dakar Desert Rally captures the genuine speed and excitement of Amaury Sport Organisation’s largest rally race on the planet, featuring a wide variety of licensed vehicles from the world’s top makers, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs. The game offers unique challenges for off-road simulation diehards and casual racing fans alike: compete in fierce online multiplayer races or navigate the vast wilds in single-player offline.
Key Features:
The Authentic Dakar Rally Experience: Over 30 stages of full rally racing from the official 2020 and 2021 Dakar Rally races with officially licensed vehicles, teams and pilots across multiplayer and single-player modes.
Immense Open World: Compete at high speeds across extreme and vast open world environments.
Dynamic Seasons & Weather: Dakar Desert Rally features all four seasons and a full day-night cycle. Whether facing billowing sandstorms, blazing desert sunlight, grueling rain and snow, or deep mud, you’ll need to overcome the elements and your competition to win.
Rescue & Repair: In true Dakar fashion, you can tow and rescue a competitor out of a jam for extra repair points. Who knows — you might need the favor returned down the road.
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer operating across 19 studios in the Americas and Europe, including Saber development offices in Russia, Spain, Belarus, Sweden and Portugal. Creating games for all major platforms based on both original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include World War Z with over 15 million players worldwide (built on the proprietary Swarm Engine™), SnowRunner, the NBA Playgrounds franchise, and the upcoming Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher III for Nintendo Switch and next-gen consoles, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, Quake Champions and many others.
Blasphemous receives final free DLC; Hokko Life and Honey, I Joined a Cult bring the festive spirit; and Greak Memories of Azur gears up for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 debut
Monday, 13th December 2021 – Team17 has today revealed a sleighful of updates and Christmas-themed goodies it has in store for players over the holiday season.
Award-winning action-platformer Blasphemous recently received its third and final free content expansion, ‘Wounds of Eventide’, which is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC. The update adds new levels, bosses, items and secrets as well as unveiling the final chapter of The Penitent One’s first story.
Cosy life simHokko Life gets into the holiday spirit on PC, adding a range of Xmas-themed items to its seasonal store; snowperson, gingerbread house and Christmas tree crafting; and three new languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, and Polish.
Monster Sanctuary today receives an update for all platforms, adding a new multiplayer season and a host of player-requested quality of life improvements.
Greak: Memories of Azur receives Xbox One and PlayStation®4 support on 14th December; while Steam Early Access RTS Age of Darkness: Final Stand adds a trove of new content on the 15th December, including the new ‘Festerling’ enemy and ‘Treasury’ building.Sheltered 2also receives an update on 15th December, adding a host of community-requested tweaks and features as well as revealing the title’s 2022 roadmap.
Funky cult management sim Honey, I Joined A Cult gets a pre-Christmas update in Steam Early Access on 15th December, allowing players to spruce up their cult’s headquarters with decorations including penguins, snowmen, candy canes and more. The update also introduces random events, which can come in the form of failed bank heists by roving bands of clowns to pastry-fuelled riots; and the ‘Quirks’ system, which assigns cultists a variety of unique character traits that players will have to reckon with as they manage their compound, such as a penchant for night-time work or a strong admiration for gruel.
Team17 will also be taking part in the Steam Winter Sale, 22nd December 2021 through 5th January 2022. For a full list of discounted titles, please check out the Team17 publisher page on Steam.
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About Team17 Group plc
Founded in 1990, Team17 Group plc is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Floated on AIM in 2018, Team17, with its extensive portfolio of over 100 titles, embodies the spirit of independent games. In addition to the award-winning Overcooked!, Yoku’s Island Express, and the iconic Worms, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020, Team17 has helped bring critically acclaimed titles including Hell Let Loose, Moving Out, Golf With Your Friends, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Blasphemous, and The Escapists to gamers everywhere.
