Ghostrunner’s Cyberpunk Action Now Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
CALABASAS, Calif. — September 28, 2021 — Publishers 505 Games, alongside developers and partners All In! Games, One More Level, 3D Realms, and Slipgate Ironworks™, today launch physical and digital PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Ghostrunner, the critically-acclaimed first-person cyberpunk parkour action game. Owners of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions can upgrade to their respective new generation console version for free.
Soar through Ghostrunner’s stunning neon vistas, now enhanced by post-processing HDR and a ray-tracing fidelity mode. Scale Dharma Tower one wall at a time with blistering fast parkour skills rendered in 4K/120 FPS. 3D spatial audio complements Daniel Deluxe’s pulse-pounding electronic soundtrack, making each swing of the katana and gravity-defying leap sound more impactful. Feel the weight of each action with PlayStation 5’s haptic feedback.
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Ghostrunner include all game modes One More Level released in the last year. Battle time itself in Kill Run Mode. Capture Jack’s deadly agility and grace with Photo Mode. Adapt or die in the roguelike-inspired Wave Mode. Even the odds of each one-hit-one-kill clash with Assist Mode: add an extra life, slow down the game to help with reaction times, and shorten cooldowns to use abilities more often.
Customize the Ghostrunner’s aesthetic with Jack’s Bundle, now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $7.99 / £5.99 / €7.99. This collection includes all cosmetics launched in Ghostrunner up until now, from the recently-released Neon Pack to the previous Winter and Metal Ox Packs.
Stunning Visuals, Mech Combat, Epic Storylines, True Digital Ownership of In-Game Assets
SYDNEY – Sept. 28, 2021 –Phantom Galaxies, the open-world online mecha space opera action RPG born from a partnership between Blowfish Studios and Animoca Brands, embarks on an intergalactic journey to consoles and PCs in 2022.
Save humanity from the alien threat. Enlist in the elite Ranger Squadron and pilot a Mechanized Starfighter to defeat the Sha’Har, a mysterious and warlike civilization intent on extinguishing mankind for desecrating their hallowed tomb worlds on the frontiers of known space. Defend Neoterra in its hour of need by suiting up as a young ace Ensign.
Strap into transforming mecha ships equipped for both terrestrial and celestial combat. Master an array of vessels, including the stealthy and agile Lancer, melee-oriented Breacher, the balanced Assault class, and mobile artillery Buster suit. Upgrade components to tailor each ship and forge the ultimate war machine to lead the forces of humankind. Unlock new skills, abilities, weapon configurations, and more to tailor mech rigs for every situation at hand and blow away any adversaries.
Travel across stunning star systems, exploring sectors inhabited by pirates, scavengers, and rogue factions. Take on bounties and smuggling missions in seedy backwater black markets or hunt for rare precious materials scattered across asteroid belts and abandoned mining facilities. But be cautious! Every choice the player makes will ripple across the colonies, impacting the ensign’s reputation and influencing how Phantom Galaxies’ narrative branches and unfolds.
“Phantom Galaxies is a stunning and evocative medley of everything we love about science fiction and action RPGs,” said Ben Lee, CEO, Blowfish Studios. “Building this online mecha space opera has us ‘over the moon’ and we can’t wait to take everyone on a ride later next year.”
Traditional video games are provided to users on a licensing basis in which game publishers retain ultimate ownership of the game and all game content. However, the assets used in Phantom Galaxies will be truly ownable, allowing players to have digital property rights in games.
Phantom Galaxies is a fast-paced third-person experience that looks and plays exactly like the traditional 3D action RPGs familiar to millions of gamers, with the difference that it will allow players to have true ownership and control of in-game assets such as mechs, equipment, avatars, and game currency by having those assets exist as fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on an energy-efficient and scalable blockchain.
“Our goal with Phantom Galaxies is to provide not just an amazing game experience but also a shining example of how blockchain integration can put real in-game governance in the hands of the players.,” commented Yat Siu, the chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands.
Phantom Galaxies warps to consoles and PCs in 2022. As an Epic MegaGrant recipient, the title will feature English, Russian, Italian, Spanish, German, French, and Simplified Chinese language options.
Blowfish Studios is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world.
Animoca Brands, ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. Animoca Brands develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Formula 1®, Marvel, WWE, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Doraemon. Animoca Brands’ portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships includes Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity), Dapper Labs (CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot), OpenSea, Harmony, Bitski, and Alien Worlds. Its subsidiaries include The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, Gamee, nWay, Pixowl, Bondly, and Lympo.
Retro Action Platformer Steel Assault Drops Today on Nintendo Switch & Steam
MONTREAL — Sept. 28, 2021 — Side-scrolling-enthusiast developer Zenovia Interactive and the pixel art aficionados at publisher Tribute Games have joined forces to launch Steel Assault: a classic 2D action platformer delivering a solid throwback arcade experience in all the right ways. Steel Assault is available today on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop and PC via Steam at the explosive price of $14.99 (with a special 10% launch discount for a limited time).
You are Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes. You’ll punch enemies and zipline your way out of danger in a post-apocalyptic America beautifully rendered in 16-bit-style graphics.
KEY FEATURES
TRUE ARCADE EXPERIENCE: A classic gaming throwback for both the old school and newer generations. Regardless of skill, there’s a difficulty mode for everyone. Arcade mode is the ultimate Steel Assault experience — a “1 coin clear” mode for the hardcore and speedrunners.
4:3 ASPECT RATIO/CRT FILTERS: Zenovia Interactive founder Sri Kankanahalli designed Steel Assault with the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio to keep the action quick and surprising… just like it was back in the day. Steel Assault’s many filters and video options are adjustable to accommodate a range of gaming setups.
EXPLOSIVE SOUNDTRACK: A superb, fast-paced and aggressive soundtrack that adds a layer of pressure and anxiety to the experience. Beautiful FM-synthesized tunes with just enough industrial rock and chiptune to please bit-crunched music fans.
Tribute Games is the developer and publisher of beloved pixel games Panzer Paladin, Mercenary Kings, and Flinthook. The studio is currently developing the highly anticipated official TMNT beat-em-up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. The signing of Steel Assault in November 2020 marked Tribute Games’ debut as a publishing partner for other developers.
Tribute Games is a studio developing and publishing video games with a focus on pixel art and classic game design. The Montreal-based studio has been steadily creating entertaining, challenging and retro-inspired games since 2011 using modern game development processes and technology. In 2020, Tribute Games announced the start of a publishing division to help smaller developers publish their games.
ABOUT ZENOVIA INTERACTIVE
Zenovia Interactive is a small game studio currently based in New York City, founded by Sri Kankanahalli in 2019. They specialize in classic 2D genres, namely side-scrollers. Their goal is to create arcade-style games that are beautiful, vibrant, and detailed: games that the present can enjoy, and that the past would be proud of.
Grab All the Tissues for New Player Reaction Video, Dropped Today
Los Angeles, CA (9.28.2021) – Independent game developer GoodbyeWorld Games and publisher Skybound Games today announced that the deeply emotional experience Before Your Eyes — that won the affection of players through its heart-wrenching narrative when it debuted for PC in April 2021— is launching on Mac today, available on Steam and Epic Game Store now with other platforms coming soon ! Before Your Eyes’ PC release earlier this year received rapturous critical reception from media, 98% positive reviews and an “overwhelmingly positive” rating on Steam, as well as sweeping the top categories at the 2021 Unfold Games awards.
Purchase Before Your Eyes on Steam here as part of a deluxe content bundle including the game, its complete soundtrack in MP3 and lossless formats and an artbook with concept art, character designs and insight from the team for $13.49. The deluxe content is also available separate from the game for $7.99/£5.79/€6,59. The game is also on sale on the Epic Game Store here.
To celebrate today’s release of the Mac version, Skybound Games has released a new reaction video featuring influencers and players reacting to the game: Spoiler alert, it involves tissues.
In Before Your Eyes, players embark upon a thought-provoking journey with the Ferryman who is tasked with shepherding souls to the afterlife. They move through time by using real-world blinking to interact and progress through the story. Before Your Eyes’ unique blink interaction mechanic offers a novel way for players to control the story and become more immersed, as their progress is determined through their eyes and detected through the player’s webcam.
Media called Before Your Eyes “poignant” (Prima Games), “a truly unique experience,” (Screen Rant), “one of the most original and inspiring games in years” (TheGamer), and “one-of-a-kind” (Game Rant). Before Your Eyes is also a four-time 2021 Unfold Games Award winner, including wins in the Best Game, Best Debut Game, Best Innovation and Best Narrative categories.
Before Your Eyes was published by Skybound Games and with the support of RYOT. For more information about Before Your Eyes, please visit the Steam store.
About GoodbyeWorld Games
GoodbyeWorld Games is an award-winning independent collective of gamemakers based in Los Angeles. Its first project, Close Your, was the winner of the Indiecade Developer’s Choice Award (2014), and the IGF Best Student Game Award (2015). Its debut full length project, Before Your Eyes, will be released in April of 2021 and published by Skybound Games. Before Your Eyes represents the work of a talented core team currently comprised of Will Hellwarth (founder, studio director), Graham Parkes (lead writer, creative director), Oliver Lewin (game director, composer), Bela Messex (lead designer), Richard Beare (lead engineer), Hana Lee (artist), Brieyh’leai Simmons (3d artist), and Dillon Terry (audio lead, composer).
About Skybound Games Skybound Games is a division of Skybound Entertainment with the capabilities to produce, develop, and license video games. The team works closely with creators to expand their unique and exceptional IP to new platforms. The Skybound Games slate houses everything from indie projects to high-budget franchise titles, with recent games including Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and The Big Con.
In-Game Bonuses Available with Purchase of PC Version on Epic Games Store
LONDON (September 28, 2021)–Square Enix Ltd., today announced that NEO: The World Ends with You is now available on PC through the Epic Games Store. PC players who purchase the critically acclaimed action role-playing game will receive a number of special in-game bonuses to help them get a head start in the battles that await them in Shibuya’s Underground.
NEO: The World Ends with You is the follow up to the beloved action RPG The World Ends with You, which transports players to the lively streets of Tokyo—assume the role of protagonist Rindo as you attempt to survive the life-or-death trials known as the “Reapers’ Game.” Rindo, along with a cast of unique and stylish characters, must band together to explore the bustling city of Tokyo and solve the mysteries behind this ominous game that from which they can seemingly not escape.
Released earlier this year for the PlayStation®4 console and Nintendo Switch™ system, NEO: The World Ends with You is now available for PC through the Epic Games Store. Players who purchase the game for PC will also receive special in-game bonuses: the Legendary Threads Set and Reapers’ Game Survival Set.
The Legendary Threads Set contains five pieces of equipment, each with a unique bonus:
Legendary Headphones – Drastically increases enemies’ item drop rates
Legendary Tank Top – Greatly increases the user’s Attack power
Legendary Shorts – Shortens the wearer’s knocked down time
Legendary Sneakers – Increases movement speed during combat
Legendary Music Player – Enormously increases HP
The Reapers’ Game Survival Set contains a variety of additional in-game items:
Pin: UFO Rescue – Hold the button to slowly restore your team’s HP.
Threads: Virupaksa Hoodie – Greatly increases HP.
CD: Twister (NEO Mix) – Adds this song as a main menu music option.
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.
About Epic Games Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.
Get the band together in the new rock & roll roguelike deck-builder, coming later this year to Steam Early Access
PORTLAND, Maine — Sept. 28, 2021 — The first free demo for Aerie Digital’s Battle Bands, the multiplayer deck-building game set in a rock & roll fantasy land, is available now through October 8 on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo lets up to four players take the stage with Battle Bands’ cooperative Tour Mode, featuring four unique bosses from the full game, new card unlocks for extra replayability, and five original musical compositions from FatBard, the indie audio duo behind the game’s soundtrack.
It’s you and your friends (or just you) vs. the world in Battle Bands, an amped-up battle-of-the-bands experience where your deck is your instrument. Choose from guitar, bass, keyboard, or drums, and build up your deck with hundreds of unique unlockable cards. Whatever the gig, a sound strategy and sick tactical riffs are key to winning!
Battle Bands is expected to arrive on Steam Early Access later this year. The full game will feature roguelike co-op campaigns for up to four players against challenging AI rivals, as well as competitive tournament team play for up to 64 bands. Customize your group’s look and instruments, deck out your van in style, and hit the stage like a rock star!
Battle Bands is available to demo and wishlist now on Steam. For more on the game, check out www.PlayBattleBands.com.
About Aerie Digital
Aerie Digital is an independent developer and publisher of video games and digital entertainment experiences. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, our team specializes in creating original and innovative entertainment experiences. www.aeriedigital.com
Time-looping strategy shooter also available to play now on Xbox Game Pass
Cambridge, UK – 28 September, 2021 Frontier Foundry and Ratloop Games Canada celebrate today the release of revolutionary turn-based strategy shooter, Lemnis Gate. Out now on PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, LemnisGate is a must-play title for those looking for an innovative, challenging, and completely fresh take on the strategy FPS experience.
Players across PC and consoles can purchase Lemnis Gate on their digital storefront of choice from today for a suggested retail price of £15.49/$19.99/€16.79. In addition, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now download and play Lemnis Gate as part of their subscription, both on Xbox and PC.
Breathing new life into the strategy shooter genre, Lemnis Gate challenges players to think laterally as they take control of one of seven uniquely skilled Operatives per round. Each Operative brings their own unique abilities, powerful enough to change the course of battle and help ensure masterful planning and skilful execution win the day. Mastering these abilities is key to players securing the ultimate goal: victory.
The rules are simple: players pick an Operative and make their move. This might be killing an enemy, protecting a teammate, or destroying an objective. The catch is that each match takes place within a 25 second time loop, so with each progressive round players will have to keep one step ahead of not only their own moves, past and present, but also those of their opponent as they battle to outsmart the opposition over five mind-bending rounds.
Players will also have the option to customise their Operatives by unlocking an amazing array of cosmetic rewards through the progression system. From weapon skins and Operative Suits to emblems and emotes, there are ample ways to create a distinct look and feel for each Operative.
Lemnis Gate’s innovative concept can be experienced in a variety of different ways, including four action-packed modes, including Seek and Destroy, Domination, Retrieve XM and Deathmatch, all spread across twelve incredibly immersive maps.
There’s also a multitude of ways to play, both online and offline. Players can enter the time loop separately with turn-based rules, or enter together and battle simultaneously within the same turn in both 1v1 and 2v2 games. For local gameplay, there’s also a “pass-the-controller” option allowing players to strategise alongside each other in person.
For those with a competitive streak, ranked play pits players against well-matched opponents, allowing them to rise up the ranks and claim a spot on the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights. Unranked matches offer players a chance to, hone their tactical thinking and mastery of the game in friendly matches.
Lemnis Gate is out now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One as well as Xbox Game Pass. To stay in the loop, be sure to visit the website or join the Lemnis GateDiscord and follow @LemnisGateGame on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Get a tactical advantage with these 14 tips for mastering Lemnis Gate Lemnis Gate is a new breed of combat strategy shooter where only the smartest survive. Turn-based, tactical, and set entirely within a 25-second time loop, the stakes are high and there’s plenty to ponder. So before you jump in take a look at these 14 essential tips and tricks that’ll help you gain an edge on the battlefield and have you outsmarting the competition in no time.
Anticipation shots: Anticipate your enemy’s moves by covering points of interest with bullets, traps, or shields. This will prevent them from countering your plans.
Temporal strategies: Combine the actions of your past, present, and future Operatives. Not everything has to be solved in a single turn.
Spectate the loop: In between turns, fly your drone around the map to see the current state of the time loop. Use this opportunity to plan your next move.
Ghost Mode: Died mid-turn? No problem, you can finish your turn as a ghost. Your ghost actions will become real if that Operative is saved in a later turn.
Break the butterfly effect: Losing control of the battlefield? Turn the match in your favour by finding the culprit and erasing their cascade of deadly events from the loop.
When and where: Remember, it’s not just about an Operative’s position in space, but WHEN they are in time. Plan accordingly.
Friendly Fire: Friendly fire is always on. Be wary of running into your own gunfire, even from past turns. You don’t want to take yourself out.
Operative selection: There’s always the perfect person (or robot) for the job. There’s no room for favourites in Lemnis Gate, selecting the right Operative is the key to a successful strategy.
Action/Reaction: Going first? Go ahead and set the tone for the match. Going last? Seize control by stopping every move your opponent made before you.
The UI is your friend: Use strategy markers or check the objective timeline on-screen to help you create and execute the perfect strategy.
Always have a Plan B: Missed a key shot? Don’t panic. You can fix mistakes in future rounds. Maybe this accident can lead you to a brand new master plan.
Combat Focus: Focusing exclusively on one objective or enemy Operative can be easy to counter. Diversify and spread your team out to cover as much ground as possible.
Keep Moving: A stationary target is an easy target for a future bullet. Make your movements unpredictable to throw off your opponent
Shields for days: If you do decide to stay still, make sure to shield yourself in the next turn by deploying a defensively minded Operative such as KARL.
About Lemnis Gate Lemnis Gate is a turn-based combat strategy shooter taking place in a time loop. Tactical cunning is key to victory as you outwit your opponent in 1v1 and 2v2 matches where no two rounds are ever the same. Cerebral combat across diverse futuristic environments reward creative thinking and forward planning, letting you disrupt the past to change the future. With endless scope for game plans, and countless ways to execute them, Lemnis Gate is the subversive and skilful 4D FPS that changes how you think about time travel.
About Frontier Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.
About Frontier Foundry Frontier Foundry is the dedicated publishing channel 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 Ratloop Games Canada Ratloop Games Canada is an Independent development studio based in Montreal, Quebec. With a focus on innovation of gameplay mechanics and an unwavering ‘gameplay first’ philosophy, Ratloop Canada is geared to bring exciting and disruptive new products to all major video game platforms.
Leamington Spa – September 28th, 2021: Dogs hatching out of eggs from a vending machine and mutating in cocoons!? Secret Mode is thrilled to announce a new partnership with indie developer Animal Uprising to publish the colourful mutant pet simulator Wobbledogs.
Los Angeles-based Animal Uprising is the brainchild of Tom Astle, who previously worked as a Gameplay Engineer on The Sims 4 before quitting to pursue indie development full time. “Working with Secret Mode has been a treat. I really feel like the team understands what specifically it is I’m trying to do with Wobbledogs, and everyone I’ve met so far has been wonderful. I’m excited about the potential this partnership brings to the game, and I’m looking forward to sharing these dogs with as many people as possible!”
“Wobbledogs is a riotous explosion of wonderful ideas, colour and joy,” said James Schall, Secret Mode’s Director of Publishing. “We’d never seen anything like it, and the Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam show that the community love it, too. We just had to reach out to Tom to bring this beautiful hidden gem to a wider audience.”
Wobbledogs is a 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! It’s a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment. Wobbledogs is available to purchase in early access on Steam.
About Secret Mode Greetings from The Bunker! Secret Mode is the newly founded publishing wing of the award-winning Sumo Group Plc. Our goal is to publish internally developed projects from any of our 14 game development studios across the UK, US, Europe, and India, as well as third party independent game developers. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything.
Take a trip within your psyche to battle monsters of the mind
Walnut Creek, Calif. (September 28, 2021) – Modus Games today invited willing victims to dive into the psyches of residents of Milton Haven to discover the truth of what has happened to the town with the release of In Sound Mindacross PC (Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Nintendo Switch version of the game will be released at a later date. Purchase the game on your platform of choice now: www.insoundmind.com
Today’s launch was accompanied by a new trailer that showcases the trials that players will need to go through if they hope to solve the myriad puzzles and mysteries at every corner.
In Sound Mind is a first-person psychological horror experience that pits players against the unpredictable dangers stirring deep within memories. Created by the team behind the legendary Nightmare House 2 mod, and featuring a haunting soundtrack by musical sensation The Living Tombstone, In Sound Mind twists seemingly simple recollections into shocking encounters with terrifying threats, unbelievable scenes and a mysterious talking cat for good measure.
About Modus Games Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented independent developers across the globe. Modus Studios Brazil is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.
About We Create Stuff Founded in 2007, We Create Stuff is an award-winning indie game studio. The team previously created the hit horror series Nightmare House and popular puzzlers such as Portal: The Flash Version, with levels later acquired by Valve.
Halloween comes early this year as the popular mascot platformer gets a next-gen release date
Cologne, Germany – September 28th, 2021 – Thunderful and Headup today revealed that acclaimed 3D platformer Pumpkin Jack is coming to next-gen, with Pumpkin Jack New-Gen Edition hitting PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 27th, 2021.
The fiery glow of Pumpkin Jack’s carved grin will look spookier than ever thanks to 60fps and a touch of next-gen ray-tracing, adding to the already vibrant and atmospheric world crafted by solo developer Nicolas Meyssonnier in his love-letter to the classic era of 3D platforming.
Making this Halloween treat just that little bit sweeter is the fact that Pumpkin Jack will be cross-buy on PlayStation and Xbox platforms. This means that buying the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version will also grant you access to the equivalent last-gen one, and vice versa. So, if you already own Pumpkin Jack on PS4 or Xbox One, you’ll automatically get access to the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S New-Gen Edition respectively at no extra cost!
On your quest to help evil triumph over good, you travel through a series of eerie themed settings, master combos and dodges to defeat challenging beasts, build an awesome arsenal of weapons and solve devilish mini-games that focus on skills and puzzles.
It’s the perfect mix of old and new, melding a retro-inspired title that builds on the legacy of the likes of MediEvil and Jak & Daxter with the technological power of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Along with fans of Pumpkin Jack who want to experience the game on next-gen, the New-Gen Edition is sure to carve out a whole new audience looking to get into the Halloween spirit. On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Pumpkin Jack New-Gen Edition has a Performance Mode that targets up to 4K resolution at 60fps. On PS5 and Xbox Series X a Quality Mode is also available that targets up to 4K resolution at 30fps, adding higher quality effects and shadows with Ray-Tracing.
“Pumpkin Jack may be a retro throwback to the golden age of 3D platformers, but it elevates it with contemporary graphics that have never looked better, thanks to the new gen’s ray-tracing enhancements,” said Pumpkin Jack developer Nicolas Meyssonnier. “This is the definitive edition of Pumpkin Jack, arriving just in time for Halloween!”
About Headup Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms such as consoles, mobile devices and PC, and was awarded as “Best Publisher” at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019. With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box.
About Nicolas Meyssonier I started developing Pumpkin Jack as a spare-time project in 2016 while studying at the University. I was inspired by old PlayStation platformers I played in my childhood, such as Ratchet & Clank and most importantly Jak & Daxter, and I figured that the market lacked inspiring 3D platformers. Since I was always attracted by dark and spooky atmospheres like the ones we can see in MediEvil, I decided to create my own game which further developed into an exciting full-time project.
