Great to be 8 – Huge Discounts Throughout the Whole Catalogue With up to 90% off!
DENVER, CO – September 28th, 2021 – Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, today announced a range of huge discounts across its entire catalogue in its 8th Anniversary Sale. The anniversary sale coincides with Versus Evil’s latest release, the eagerly awaited 2D stealth em up’ UnMetal which launches today on PC, PlayStation 4, XBox One and Nintendo Switch.
“To think about Versus Evil being 8 years old is… crazy. We have been so fortunate to work on such fun, creative games. Our fans and Heralds are amazing and we are humbled by their generosity and time playing our games.” remarked Versus Evil GM, Steve Escalante. “Thank you to every one of our game development teams and fans for making year 8 a great one! Stay tuned for more announcements coming out soon”.
Gamers can capitalize on some impressive discounts across a wide variety of Versus Evil titles, including 50% off award winning titles like Wintermoor Tactics Club which scooped a Gold and Two Silvers in the recent Indigo Design Awards. The Anniversary sale also see’s award winning RPG Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire standard edition reduced by 50% off and the Obsidian edition is 60% off. DLC packs The Beast of Winter, Seeker, Slayer, Survivor and The Forgotten Sanctum are all 50% off each too. If fast and frantic shooters are your thing then both Mothergunship and Tower of Guns can be snapped up for 70% off each.
The critically acclaimed and award winning viking RPG series The Banner Saga is also reduced across the range with 80% off Banner Saga Deluxe Edition, 80% off Banner Saga 2 Deluxe Edition and 65% off Banner Saga 3 Deluxe Edition.
Other titles of note include the road trip game set along lost highways, Hitchhiker: A Mystery Game with 34% off, and the stunning platformer, Sockventure with 34% off. Newer releases also get a look in, Sci-Fi horror RPG The Hand of Merlin and the sprawling open world RPG Almighty: Kill Your Gods both get a 20% discount.
In addition to games in the Anniversary sale, various game soundtracks are also available with a range of discounts.
For a full list of the games and Discounts in the Versus Evil 8th Anniversary Sale of up to 90% off click here. The sale will run for one week until the 4th of October.
About Versus Evil
Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit https://versusevil.com
New adrenaline-filled arcade-style racing experience featuring Hot Wheels™ iconic cars and jaw-dropping tracks now available
Hot Wheels Unleashed features vehicles from iconic brands including DC, Back to the Future, Knight Rider, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and OEMs from Audi and Ford to Honda and more!
Sydney, Australia – September 28, 2021–Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Milestone, a leading global racing game developer, today launched Hot Wheels Unleashed™. The action-packed arcade-style racing experience is available now for those who preordered the Hot Wheels Unleashed ™ – Ultimate Stunt Edition on PlayStation™5, PlayStation™4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). Hot Wheels Unleashed will be available for racing and Hot Wheels® fans across the globe on September 30, 2021.
Racers can finally drift, boost, jump and crash on Hot Wheels iconic orange tracks in stunning detail. The game features unique single player modes, including the Hot Wheels City Rumble in which players must win races, time attacks, complete special challenges and defeat bosses to expand their collection with unique cars and track pieces. Gamers can also challenge friends in multiplayer races up to 12 players online (including cross-play through consoles of the same family since day one) and two players offline with split-screen mode.
The starting grid roster features 66 vehicles, including Hot Wheels most celebrated original designs over the brand’s 53-year history such as Boneshaker™, Rodger Dodger™ and Twin Mill™, automotive icons of pop culture such as the Batmobile from DC™, Party Wagon from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Snoopy from Peanuts, Time Machine from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Back to the Future, K.I.T.T. from NBC’s Knight Rider and OEMs including Audi, Ford, Honda and many others.
Each vehicle has specialised attributes and rarity levels that players can upgrade. Hot Wheels original designs and OEMs can also be personalised with unique liveries via the Livery Editor, where players can also upload their creations or download designs from the community.
Hot Wheels Unleashed™ features six environments, each with its own immersive playground and unique style: Garage, Skyscraper, College Campus, Skatepark, Track Room (a special stage designed specifically to showcase the freedom of the Track Builder feature) and The Basement, a customisable space, where players can rearrange furniture and accessories with hundreds of customisation options.
The Track Builder is a unique feature, which Milestone’s designers used to create the game’s tracks, and allows players to create infinite racetrack variations through distinct Track Builder Modules. More than 20 modules are available at launch, such as T-Rex Escape, Spider Ambush and Hungry Cobra. The Track Builder also gives players the chance to share creations within the game or download and enjoy tracks made by fellow players.
Keeping the competition fresh, the ongoing content plan for Hot Wheels Unleashed™ will include more vehicles from iconic brands such as Street Fighter™, Masters of the Universe™, DC, Barbie™, along with OEMs with a racing pedigree like Aston Martin, BMW and McLaren™.
Free and premium DLCs will be released periodically featuring vehicles, track builder modules, customisation items and exclusive themed expansion sets introducing new environments. Players will also have the chance to join Racing Seasons, limited-time challenges with new vehicles and special rewards.
HOT WHEELS™ Pass Vol. 1 includes ten vehicles, three customisation packs and three track builder modules and the HOT WHEELS™ – Batman Expansion. Passes Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 will be announced at a later date.
Hot Wheels Unleashed™ is available today in early access and launches globally on September 30, 2021 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). For more details, visit the official website: https://hotwheelsunleashed.com/
As the #1 selling toy in the world*, Hot Wheels is the global leader in car culture. For the last fifty plus years, Hot Wheels has proven its influence on the automotive community with legendary design and epic performance. Today, Hot Wheels has become a worldwide powerhouse franchise, with live and virtual events on almost every continent, highly sought-after consumer products and top-tier collaborations, a #1-rated content channel on YouTube, and more. While 16.5 Hot Wheels are sold every second and over 8 billion cars have been sold to date, the brand continues to expand its presence in digital gaming, with success across mobile, console and PC platforms.
* Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service, U.S. Dollar Sales, January-December 2020
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About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.
About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world. The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as RIDE and Gravel, Milestone’s own IPs. For more information, please visit www.milestone.it
Players can enjoy 7-on-1 battles and command a modified version of the legendary Waffenträger tank destroyer over the next two weeks
September 28, 2021 — A fan favourite mode makes its return to World of Tanks today. Picking up from where last year’s event left off, Return of the Waffenträger sees Max von Krieger and the Harriers do battle once again. However, this time the Waffenträger has been adapted into an even more formidable foe, so the spoils of war will be even sweeter.
Return of the Waffenträger pits a team of seven Harrier tanks against the monstrous Blitzträger auf E 110 tank destroyer (and his army of AI-controlled Sentinels) in 7v1 asymmetric battles on redesigned versions of Murovanka, Siegfried Line and Steppes. Those on the Harrier team will have three specially modified options to choose from: the Object 140, the Bat.-Châtillon 25 t and the M48A5 Patton. Both sets of teams have different objectives: to secure the win, the Harriers must ultimately destroy the Blitzträger within the time limit, whereas the Blitzträger must wipe out the Harriers’ forces or see out the clock.
At the start of battle, the Blitzträger will be protected by an impenetrable energy shield, so Harriers must keep out of its way. The Harriers can lower the shield by destroying Sentinels and using the plasma they drop to overload and destroy the generators on the battlefield. By doing so, the Blitzträger’s shield will be disabled, and they can pounce on the opportunity to deal some serious damage. To completely deplete the shield, all four generators must be destroyed. But the advantage isn’t solely with the Harriers as the Blitzträger has an ace up its sleeve: teleportation. This new ability will allow the beast to instantly travel to a chosen point on the map.
“The reaction of our players to the event last year was overwhelmingly positive, and players were looking forward to its return,” states Max Chuvalov, Publishing Director, World of Tanks. “This year, we’ve focused on creating an even more absorbing atmosphere and making everything look better visually to fully engross players. And, of course, we made sure that the prizes are better than ever!”
Players will also be tasked with progressing through four stages and assembling the Harriers’ and Engineer’s Collections. With each stage reached, tankers will be rewarded and by completing both collections, they’ll grab all the goodies on offer. And finally, a brand-new American Tier VIII Premium tank, the ASTRON Rex 105 mm, will be available exclusively during the event.
Return of the Waffenträger will run from today until October 11. For more information about the event, visit https://worldoftanks.asia/
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About World of Tanks
World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armoured warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armoured vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
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 18 offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks and World of Warships, as well as World of Tanks Blitz — the critically acclaimed mobile tank shooter with cross-platform support.
2064: Read Only Memories Free for One Day Only, Sept. 28, on Epic Games Store
24 Hour Discount in Honor of Read Only Memories Comic Trade Paperback Release
SAN FRANCISCO – Sept. 27, 2021 –2064: Read Only Memories,the cyberpunk point-and-click narrative adventure with more than 1 million downloads by MidBoss, will be the Epic Games Store free game of the day on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
This special offer celebrates the trade paperback release of Read Only Memories, the IDW Publishing comic series that bridges the gap between 2064 and its upcoming sequel Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER. A free demo of NEURODIVER, titled Pilot Memory, is available now on Steam and Epic Games Store.
In 2064: Read Only Memories, a struggling journalist and a sapient AI team up to uncover the truth behind its creator’s mysterious disappearance. Interact with a diverse cast of characters ranging from a genetically-enhanced lawyer to an infamous hacker. Create and foster relationships with the inclusive crew in visual novel segments and solve puzzles in point-and-click sections as well as mini games.
The Read Only Memoriestrade paperback compiles all four issues of the series written by Sina Grace (The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men) with art by Stefano Simeone (Star Wars Adventures, Shoplifters Will Be Liquidated).The trade paperback includes a digital code for 2064: Read Only Memories – Sights and Sounds of Neo-SF, a package containing 2064, its official artbook, and soundtrack.
Follow the story of Lexi Rivers, formerly a Neo-San Francisco detective and now a private investigator in Santa Cruz. Rivers must solve a case unlike anything she’s encountered before when a robot arrives at her door, seeking its lost human lover.
The events of the comic lead into Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER, featuring Lexi and other returning members of the 2064 cast working with the psychic detective ES88 to thwart the Golden Butterfly, a rogue esper corrupting peoples’ memories.
“The Read Only Memories trade paperback tells a thrilling tale from a wonderful writer in Sina Grace, and is the perfect way to get yourself primed for NEURODIVER as we wrap up development,” said Cade Peterson, CEO, MidBoss. “And if you haven’t visited Neo-San Francisco yet, why not go download 2064: Read Only Memories for literally free?”
The Read Only Memories trade paperback releases on Tuesday Sept. 28, 2021 for an MSRP of $17.99, and is available for purchase at local comic stores. For more information and updates follow@MidBoss on Twitter and visit the company blog.
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER will release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, along with Windows PC, Mac, and Linux on Steam and Epic Games Store, with support for English and Japanese upon launch. Japanese localization and voice over as well as Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S support for all regions will be provided by Chorus Worldwide. The free demo, Pilot Memory, is available now on Steam and Epic Games Store.
About MidBoss
Based out of San Francisco (although not the Neo kind), MidBoss aims to make the world better, safer and more inclusive for marginalized people, especially those across the gender and sexuality spectrum, by creating cool experiences through games and other forms of media which diversify representation, as well as becoming a platform for queer content around the world.
MidBoss expanded on the world it created in 2064: Read Only Memories with a Read Only Memories comic series in late 2019. The studio is also responsible for the creation and curation of Season of Pride, an annual month-long celebration of diversity in games featuring titles with good LGBTQ+ representation and an array of queer and POC content creators.
IDW (OTCPINK: IDWM) is a leading media company providing uniquely compelling stories and characters in various genres for global audiences across all entertainment platforms. The award-winningIDW Publishing andIDW Entertainment divisions holistically evaluate and acquire IP for franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television, theatrical, games, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.
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.
Senior Gameplay Director Patrick Fortier discusses how players can lead their team of intergalactic misfits
SYDNEY (September 28, 2021) –Eidos-Montréal havereleased two new videos for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, each featuring insights directly from Senior Gameplay Director Patrick Fortier. In the first video, Fortier hones in on how the Guardians synergize in battle, while the second focuses on how players can lead the Guardians outside of it.
Just as they all have their own distinct personalities out of combat, each Guardian similarly boasts their own unique specialties and abilities on the battlefield, with their strategic management proving paramount for players hoping to take down the vast array of different enemies they’ll encounter while adventuring through the cosmos. Rocket serves as the group’s multi-target explosive specialist, Groot as its protector and healer, Drax as its staggering wrecking ball, Gamora as its high-damage single-target assassin, and Star-Lord as, of course, its versatile “so-called” leader.
Watch the combat video here
In Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, players won’t only have the opportunity to lead the Guardians in combat. As seen in the second video, they’ll also be responsible for steering their teammates in the right direction while journeying to and from a plethora of iconic Marvel locations on the Milano. Making choices (and dealing with the consequences) is a core part of being a leader, and it’s similarly at the core of the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy experience, from deciding how to approach a conversation, to allocating ability points, to choosing between comic-accurate and original outfits, and beyond.
Watch the out-of-combat video here
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will be available on PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PC, and streaming via GeForce NOW on October 26, 2021.
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit https://www.marvel.com
Established in 2007, Eidos-Montréal™ is a premiere developer of interactive entertainment based on new intellectual properties and beloved franchises including the acclaimed Tomb Raider® and Deus Ex® series. Renowned as master storytellers, the studio builds immersive worlds and adventures that create lasting memories for players across the globe. Eidos-Montréal crafts its multiple interactive projects with close-knit teams in a hybrid work environment, keeping their focus on creativity and technological innovation.
Eidos-Montréal and its network of studios, Eidos-Sherbrooke™ and Eidos-Shanghai™, are part of the Square Enix® group of companies. More information on Eidos-Montréal can be found at https://eidosmontreal.com.
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 163 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
EIDOS and EIDOS MONTRÉAL are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Limited. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
SYDNEY (Sept. 28, 2021)– SQUARE ENIX® today revealed that Chocobo GP, a thrilling new kart racing experience set in the Chocobo universe, is coming to Nintendo Switch™ in 2022. Featuring a variety of whimsical characters from across the franchise, players will be able to dash to the finish as the game’s namesake and star, Chocobo and friends. Chocobo GP will challenge racers to master courses from well-known Chocobo and FINAL FANTASY® series locations. Set off on a new journey with Chocobo and friends as they enter a racing tournament to win an unbelievable reward: a wish for anything their heart desires!
To watch the Chocobo GP AnnouncementTrailer, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoLGjLOJBc8
Players can look forward to a variety of exhilarating features from Chocobo GP, including:
Various game modes – Play various modes including Story and Custom Races. Also enjoy exciting survival races in a bracket-style tournament, which can support up to 64 players. Select modes support online and/or local multiplayer.
Thrilling courses – Race through various courses taking inspiration from the Chocobo and FINAL FANTASY series, including Cid’s Test Track, the streets of Alexandria and Zozo and the Gold Saucer.
Roster of Beloved Characters – Players can choose from a wide selection of Chocobo series characters.
Magical magicite – By collecting magicite, found within Magic Eggs scattered around the various tracks, racers will be imbued with magic, such as Fire or Aero, which can be used against their fellow racers to give them a competitive edge and speed to the finish.
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 163 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®
CHOCOBO GP, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Join us for the first hour of gameplay for Astria Ascending as we run through the first Act: The Peyska Spring Incident. We head off and investigate the Harmony Orchard and take down the Noises that are in the area. From there we clear Peysa Spring of Noises deep in the servers below the city and take down the first Act boss [An Octofairy] (in a lengthy battle – did not use any focus points). After that we have a quick game of J-Ster with ARPAJO to end Act 1.
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.
Astria Ascending Developer: Artisan Studio Publisher: Dear Villagers Platform: Windows Release Date: 1 Oct, 2021
Recommended – “An ambitious project featuring big names from the JRPG scene. It uses many JRPG conventions from the past, but ultimately, fails to stand up to the best in the genre.”
Hunt, forage and fight prehistoric beasts on Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and PlayStation VR
Kyoto, Japan, September 27th 2021 –Skulls of the Shogun and GALAK-Z developer 17-BIT’s highly anticipated VR survival adventure Song in the Smoke will launch on October 7th for Oculus Quest and Rift platforms, and PlayStation VR at $29.99. Get ready to embark on an epic quest in a mysterious prehistoric world full of strange beasts where they must craft, forage, hunt, and fight to survive.
Song in the Smoke utilizes VR to its full potential, allowing players to expertly identify threats with sound, sight, and smell. Use the world to your advantage, and stalk your prey from the tall grass. Intuitive VR controls let you line up the perfect shot with your bow, but be careful to listen out for the creatures that may be hunting you, or else you’ll have to fight for your life with clubs, sticks, or anything else you can get your hands on.
With art by famed illustrator Katsuya Terada (The Legend of Zelda, Blood: The Last Vampire, The Monkey King), Song in the Smoke creates a primordial wilderness unlike any other. Part survival game and part mysterious adventure, Song in the Smoke’s fantastical creatures and stylized scenery lend an eerie, otherworldly tone to an experience that’s both action-packed and intimate.
“When we decided to make Song in the Smoke we knew we wanted to make more than a VR tech demo, but rather a fully fleshed out survival adventure that captures the danger and wonder of the natural world. It’s a place you want to be… even when it scares the bejesus out of you,” said 17-BIT founder and creative lead Jake Kazdal. “We’re based in Kyoto, which is full of absolutely mesmerizing ancient forests, and we wanted to capture the feeling of being a primitive person living in this lush wilderness, relying on their wits and instincts to get by. Song in the Smoke is enchanting and foreboding in a way that never would have been possible without VR.”
About 17-BIT Founded in 2009 as Haunted Temple Studios, 17-BIT began as a small Seattle studio composed of veterans from Sega Japan and EA Los Angeles. Since its inception, 17-BIT launched the turn-based tactics game Skulls of the Shogun, and the love letter to 1980s arcade shooters that was GALAK-Z. Now based in Kyoto, Japan, 17-BIT is developing its most ambitious title yet with the VR survival adventure Song in the Smoke, coming to PlayStation and Oculus in 2021.
About Oculus The Oculus team at Facebook Reality Labs lets people defy distance—connecting with each other and the world—through world-class VR hardware and software. The Oculus content team pursues the creation of best-in-class games, narrative experiences, and new VR use-cases like fitness, productivity, and travel. Oculus joins other teams at FRL dedicated to cutting-edge research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more. Facebook Reality Labs is committed to driving the state of the art forward through relentless innovation.
Open-Galaxy Space RPG Earth From Another Sun Sets Sights on Console Launches in 2023
Playable PC Demo Available in October Ahead of Q2 2022 Early Access Launch
LOS ANGELES–28 September 2021–Earth From Another Sun, the open-galaxy space exploration RPG from Multiverse, charts a course for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One versions in 2023, following a Q2 2022 Steam Early Access launch. Multiverse has also revealed that a playable PC demo will debut on Thursday, October 1, 2021, during the Steam Next Fest.
Explore a dynamic and ever-evolving galaxy through open-ended gameplay providing unparalleled player agency. Scour star systems for resources, establish a massive trading empire, or embark on a military campaign by conquering planets. In Earth From Another Sun, an entire galaxy is ripe for the taking, and with planned user-generated content and biweekly updates, the possibilities are limitless.
Set off on an adventure, navigating to nearby points of interest like planets, pirate dens, and space stations. Take on missions to earn rewards and amass power before recruiting soldiers to your cause, expanding ship fleets, and upgrading an arsenal of impressive weaponry. Interact with an array of memorable characters and romance galactic leaders, many of whom have quest lines with galaxy-changing consequences.
Create a legacy among the stars and wage war on the ground with massive armies. Lead up to 1,000 units in combat, directing soldiers, mechs, and more during epic battles. Utilize precise FPS controls and a near-unlimited array of weapons, skills, and mods to tear through foes and claim victory. Reap rewards from wars to customize guns and take on even more challenging enemies as your faction establishes a foothold in different star systems.
Combat isn’t the only way to establish dominance. Earth From Another Sun’s sandbox galaxy simulation allows for all manner of playstyles. Buy low and sell high to establish a premier trading empire, investing profit into even bigger hauls. Go treasure hunting in forgotten corners of the galaxy to secure untold loot or become a criminal mastermind to gain an edge.
In addition to its single-player offering, Earth From Another Sun will support multiple multiplayer modes when it launches in Early Access in Q2 2022. Tackle co-op dungeon runs with allies for a roguelite-inspired session or engage in the massive, 60-player Galactic Dominion Conquest mode, where every player vies for control.
The Earth From Another Sun Steam demo will feature approximately 30 minutes of gameplay, highlighting open-ended exploration and combat. To download the demo for free, visit the Steam page during the Steam Next Fest from Oct. 1-7, 2021.
“Earth From Another Sun will be the most in-depth and exciting open-world simulation available when it comes to PC via Early Access in 2022 and consoles in 2023,” said Anthony Fernandez, Community Manager and Game Designer, Multiverse. “Our team is working tirelessly to create an entire galaxy to explore, conquer, and control. Whether you want to rule the stars with an iron fist or made millions robbing pirate dens blind, Earth From Another Sun will allow your wildest desires to come true!”
Earth From Another Sunwill arrive on Steam Early Access in Q2 2022. Closed Alpha access is now available via the official website for $29.95 with English and Chinese-language support. PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One console versions are planned for 2023.
For more information, please visit the website, follow Multiverse on Twitter and Facebook, and join the Discord community.
About Multiverse, Inc.
Multiverse is an award-winning independent game studio based in Los Angeles, California. The studios’ debut title Seeking Dawn, sold more than 40,000 units on Steam. With Earth From Another Sun, Multiverse seeks to create the deepest and most interesting open-world game possible by working directly alongside players.
