Torrance, Calif.—September 23, 2021—Aksys Games announced today that they will release RICO London, the follow up to Ground Shatter’s stylized, cell-shaded, Rogue-like buddy cop shooter, for PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™ in North America on December 9th. Xbox One fans can anticipate a special release in Q1 2022.
London, New Year’s Eve 1999. You are a cop tasked with neutralizing the notorious and violent gangs of the city. Play solo or with a friend in co-op mode and move through a variety of procedurally generated levels to wipe out the gang threat that is increasing all over the capital in this ode to retro arcade shooters. Many of the levels are set in abandoned buildings such as derelict hospitals and office spaces in East London, most of which have been taken over by gangs.
At the end of each level, players can upgrade their characters with a selection of random items and further enhance your upgrades with effects to make them more effective. A global leader board and rewards will support the co-op features in game. For this iteration, the developers focused on the aspects of gameplay that were most popular in the original, resulting in more enemy variants and environmental scenes compared to the first game, and hostage situations and new weapons have been added to ramp up the intensity.
RICO London has been rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB. For more information on the North American edition, visit www.aksysgames.com/ricolondon. The EU edition is published by Numskull Games.
About Ground Shatter
Since its inception in 2014, Ground Shatter’s raison d’etre has been making stylish, high action, arcade-style titles for PC and console. www.groundshatter.com
About Numskull Games
Established in January 2019 by a passionate team with over 50 years of combined games industry experience between them, Numskull Games is partnering with game developers and studios from across the globe to help bring innovative games to market worldwide on all major platforms. www.numskullgames.com
About Aksys Games
One of the Top 10 Metacritic Publishers of 2020, Aksys Games Localization, Inc. is a visionary video game publisher committed to publishing unique and high-quality interactive content for all current-generation platforms since 2006. Its lineup of games includes the wildly successful BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth, and Guilty Gear franchises, Little Dragons Café, the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark and Spirit Hunter: NG adventures and Code: Realize titles. More information about Aksys Games and its unique products can be found on the company’s website, www.aksysgames.com
The early access hit launches with tons of new features and content into 1.0
September 23rd, 2021 – Toplitz Productions and Render Cube are turning back the clock and invite players to begin a new life in Medieval Dynasty. Out of its 12 months Early Access phase today on Steam, Epic, GOG.com and the Microsoft Store (including Xbox Game Pass for PC) this open-world life-sim RPG puts players in the hard-worn shoes of a young drifter who lost his parents during war. Surviving on his own – a new life needs to be build, a family found and a prospering dynasty established – all set in a gorgeous medieval landscape. Take in the sights and sounds of the middle-ages in the new trailer below.
In Medieval Dynasty, there’s more to life than scavenging for food and fighting the wildlife in need for survival. Meet the locals, gather resources, hunt, explore and prepare for the future. In Medieval Dynasty you aren’t just looking out for yourselves, but slowly building your own village; recruit townsfolk, assign work and build connections with the world around your new home. Complete quests, explore neighboring towns and even start a family to establish a dynasty that will endure through the ages.
Today marks the release of version 1.0 of Medieval Dynasty, already a huge critical and commercial success after an eventful year in early access. With several major content updates, over 18,000 Steam reviews (91% positive), countless Let’s Play videos produced and an avid fanbase, the final launch of the game is a highly anticipated event. Accompanying the release comes a major new content update, introducing the new herbalism system and adding the greatest threat yet: bandits.
Such danger is fully optional, however. Medieval Dynasty encourages players to enjoy it in their own way and offers a comprehensive list of gameplay customization options. Those seeking high-tension thrills can increase the difficulty of combat and slow the flow of experience points, while those wanting a more casual town-building experience can remove survival elements entirely and extend limits on how large your village can grow.
Toplitz and Render Cube will also be accompanying the launch with a thirty hour marathon livestream of the game, starting at 11am CET, visible on the Steam Storepage.
Developers Render Cube will soon be announcing their post-release plans for the game. Leaving early access is the start of a new era for Medieval Dynasty and its community. Follow publisher Toplitz Productions on Twitter, Facebook, DISCORD the official website and Instagram for more info as it’s announced.
Key Features:
Beautiful and realistic open-world 3D landscape with state-of-the-art graphics
Full 4 seasons with day/night cycle and realistic weather conditions
Interactive environment with trees to fell, various fruit to pluck, stones to collect, caves to explore and many more
Many different buildings with various levels from hay shacks to full stone mansions
Over 60 pieces of equipment to craft, including weapons, tools, furniture and clothing
Realistic wildlife interaction with plenty of different animals such as wolves, wild boars, deer, rabbits and others
All activities will impact on food, water, health and endurance status
Detailed skill tree for individual character development
Complete trading system that allows for buying/ selling goods across the whole map
Unique events and decisions with direct impact on gameplay
Dynasty reputation system triggering events with the king
Quests, trade and economy, sandbox option, social connections to NPCs and many more
Medieval Dynasty is out now on Steam, Epic, GOG.com and the Microsoft Store for £26.99/€29,99/$34.99. A deluxe Digital Supporter Edition is also available, featuring the game’s original soundtrack, a digital world map, a digital artbook, a Medieval Dynasty History Video, a set of 4k wallpapers and more.
Additionally, there will be a 300+ page full guide available for hardcore fans to even deeper explore the game.
Medieval Dynasty is available in 17 languages, including Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and more.
About the Dynasty series:
Toplitz has cultivated a reputation for delivering games involving simulation, survival, role-playing and life sim elements. These four pillars combined have led to the “Dynasty” series of games, a line of massive, ambitious and immersive virtual worlds united by these themes.
With Farmer’s Dynasty as well as Lumberjack’s Dynasty already out, Medieval Dynasty now emerging from Early Access and the upcoming Wild West Dynasty set to deliver Toplitz’s most expansive and immersive world yet, the future looks bright. The Dynasty series gives players the chance to experience whole new lives in massive landscapes to explore and alter.
Based in Łódź, Poland, Render is a small team of 15 game enthusiasts aiming to create artistic content of the highest quality for game projects across all major platforms.
Together with Toplitz Productions, Render Cube are hard at work on finalizing their most ambitious project yet – the historical sandbox life- and survival sim Medieval Dynasty, which quickly became an enormous critical and commercial success after launching into early access.
Contention of Legends will see players competing alongside influencer leaders for a chance to win a huge array of prizes
YOOZOO Games, Singapore — 23.09.2021 | YOOZOO Games is pleased to announce the launch of Infinity Kingdom in several new countries and regions of Asia including South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. To celebrate this latest milestone, influencers have been invited to take charge in the upcoming player event, Contention of Legends, taking place from September 23 to October 31.
Contention of Legends will see influencers coming together to lead the fight for the treasured World Heart. Playing together in a single server, Server 97, Contention of Legends-0097, players will join one of three kingdoms headed up by the following influencers; Clash Bashing and Clash with Eric from the US and UK will lead Ydvia; South Korean influencers COMMANDER ZICO and Ssamdole will lead Rusland, and Vitas will be led by BeBe and Uzra from Taiwan and Hong Kong.
The arrival of players from new regions signals a fantastical new era for the game, as well as a chance for players from different countries to play Infinity Kingdom in their own distinctive ways and compete and collaborate together. In Contention of Legends, players will have to establish powerful alliances to ultimately conquer the World Heart and become the King or Queen of Norheim.
Although just one member from the winning alliance will be crowned the King or Queen, there are many glorious rewards to be won. There are participation rewards for all players; but it’s the top 100, ranked by event contribution, who will be showered in prizes. From gems and raffle tickets to speedy construction and the superior resources package, the best-of-the-best will receive prizes to the value of thousands of US dollars.
Players need to ready themselves for the start of Contention of Legends as the fight for the World Heart, their future King or Queen, and prizes beyond measure, begins today and continues until October 31. Available in over 30 countries worldwide, Infinity Kingdom is available to download for free now from Steam, the App Store, Google Play Store, TapTap, and App Gallery.
About YOOZOO Games
YOOZOO Games is a global entertainment company specializing in game development and distribution. The company is headquartered in Shanghai with offices across Asia, Europe, and the US. Since its founding in 2009, YOOZOO has forged a strong global distribution network and launched over 40 highly successful titles including Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, the League of Angels series and Saint Seiya Awakening: Knights of the Zodiac.
DECEIVE OR BE DECEIVED IN A HOMICIDAL ROBOT REVOLT WHERE THE COCKTAILS LAST LONGER THAN FRIENDSHIPS
Baltimore, MD – Sept 23rd, 2021 – Independent developer Invisible Walls ApS in partnership with indie publisher Versus Evil are excited to announce that their multiplayer social deduction game First Class Trouble will be coming to PlayStation 5. The launch on PlayStation 5 also synchronises with the games simultaneous full launch on PC as First Class Trouble also leaves Steam early access.
First Class Trouble is a social deduction party game where six people play together aboard a luxury space cruiser. Four players will be Residents, cooperatively trying to shut down a rogue A.I. at the heart of the ship. The other two players will be Personoids, who will lie, deceive, and do whatever it takes to stop them!
First Class Trouble will support cross play between PC and PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and additionally, the game will make optimal use of the PlayStation 5’s technical capabilities across aspects such as 3D sound and ray traced graphical output.
Not only that, thanks to the PlayStation 5 controller’s Haptic Feedback, you’ll be able to feel and experience the chaos in the palm of your hands. Squeeze the trigger to spray a fire extinguisher, and the controller rumbles and emits audio that corresponds with it.
Just like it’s PC counterpart, throwing bottles in First Class Trouble is a real crowd pleaser! When bottles smash near you,the controller will emit audio and corresponding haptics and sound intensity will fall off based on distance from the point of impact!
In the inevitable chaotic shenanigans that typically ensue in a social deduction game, environmental hazards, like blazing fires and electrical malfunctions, have a similar effect. Get too close to a live wire and you’ll feel the shocking results!
To coincide with its launch on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, First Class Trouble will include all the updates from the existing PC version, including the Botanical Garden and Personoid Quarters updates, as well as additional content in the form of cosmetic DLC, allowing players to customize their characters with a vast array of outfits and functional items.
“We’re excited to be able to announce that First Class Trouble is coming to PlayStation for console fans to enjoy. This is another great example of a game that can create unpredictable and highly entertaining gameplay, ensuring players can roleplay and create their own experiences with friends, often with hilarious results.” Said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil.
Unique to First Class Trouble, is that the game will utilize proximity-based voice chat to elevate the social dynamics of actual conversations. Meaning friends will need to split off from the group to scheme and plot, and that you can’t hear a victim’s cry for help if they’re too far from you. Friends will also need to collaborate with each other on different co-operative tasks to proceed through the maps and devise cunning strategies to eliminate one another. The varied map environments allow for hilarious moments: players will be dumping each other out of airlocks, electrocuting each other in spa pools, locking each other into freezers, and tossing bottles of alcohol at each other’s heads.
About Invisible Walls Invisible Walls is an award winning indie studio established in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2017. Their focus is to create games with a strong emphasis on the social experience as well as making games that are as fun to watch as they are to play – underlining their ambition to embrace both players and audiences.
About Versus Evil Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games First Class Trouble, 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 versusevil.com
Based on the popular Polish books, Gamedec sends players into a cyberpunk world of video games as a detective solving tough cases. Check out the first case in our gameplay video.
Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse Now Compatible with NVIDIA Reflex
Australia – Sept. 23, 2021 –HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, has announced the HyperX Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse is now compatible with NVIDIA Reflex. NVIDIA Reflex measures system latency – giving gamers an accurate measure of their system’s responsiveness.
The NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer is a system latency measure tool in new NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Reflex displays. The tool detects clicks coming from the mouse and then measures the time it takes for the resulting pixel to change on screen. Now with Reflex, gamers can start a match with confidence, knowing their system is operating exactly as it should be.
The Pulsefire Haste utilises an ultra-light honeycomb hex shell design that offers quicker movements and increased ventilation. The mouse features six programmable buttons and onboard memory and uses TTC Golden micro dustproof switches rated for up to 60 million clicks. The Pulsefire Haste is built with low-friction, pure virgin-grade PTFE skates for effortless glide movement and utilises a HyperFlex USB cable designed to reduce tension and resistance.
“We are thrilled to have compatibility with NVIDIA’s Reflex technology in their new G-SYNC monitors. This enables instantaneous latency analysis giving gamers full confidence in the capabilities of the responsiveness of their systems,” said HyperX. “We hope to continue to meet the ever-changing needs of gamers at all levels, including those looking for a lightweight, multi-platform compatible mouse designed for top gaming performance.”
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste is built for elite gamers looking to gain every fraction of a second possible, designed to meet the needs of gamers looking for an ultra-light weight mouse. The mouse now supports NVIDIA Reflex, giving competitive gamers an accurate measure of system latency. For more information on NVIDIA Reflex, please visit the NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer page.
For more information on HyperX Pulsefire Haste, please visit Pulsefire Haste product page.
About HyperX
For 18 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognised for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components.
HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at http://www.hp.com.
Maggie and Negan are reuniting with Michonne, Rick Grimes, and Daryl Dixon in Brawlhalla
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – September 23, 2021 – Today, Ubisoft, in collaboration with AMC, announced that The Walking Dead will see a reunion of fan favourite characters in the world of Brawlhalla with Negan and Maggie now available as new playable Epic Crossovers.
The latest version of The Walking Dead kicks off an in-game event that features Negan and Maggie joining the previously released Michonne, Rick Grimes, and Daryl Dixon. The Walker Attack Game Mode is featured as the Brawl of the Week, where players must fight off endless waves of walkers for as long as they can, and the Days Gone Bye Podium and Walker’s Grasp KO Effect are also featured once again.
Two New The Walking Dead Epic Crossovers are Joining the Fray!
Negan – Epic Crossover for Jaeyun– With his trusty Lucille and a Crowbar, Negan is ready to defeat vicious Walkers and smash floorboards while knocking out enemies.
Maggie – Epic Crossover for Jhala – Maggie is equipped with her machete, some Molotov Cocktails, and a thirst for revenge. She’ll even swing a big sign around and defeat some extra grabby walkers on her way to victory.
These Walking Dead Characters That Started It All are Still Surviving!
Michonne – Epic Crossover for Koji – With her quick sword slices and flaming arrows, the expert swordswoman is ready to fight, and she’ll do whatever it takes to win.
Rick Grimes – Epic Crossover for Barraza – Armed with his hatchet and revolvers, Rick Grimes is here to show everyone what needs to be done to survive.
Daryl Dixon – Epic Crossover for Ember – He brought his motorcycle, his crossbow, his knives, and a few other weapons to slice through enemies and come out on top in an explosive way.
Each Epic Crossover is available for 300 Mammoth Coins via the in-game store.
Developed by Blue Mammoth, Brawlhalla is an epic free-to-play platform fighting game that transports over 70 million players to a fight for glory in the halls of Valhalla. Choosing from more than 50 unique characters, players can jump into single-player and co-op modes as well as online and local competitions. Brawlhalla also supports cross-platform play between the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation 4® and PlayStation 5® system, PC, iOS, and Android devices where players can play custom games and queue together for all online matchmaking.
In its 11th season, AMC’s The Walking Dead remains cable’s #1 drama. Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, The Walking Dead is produced by AMC Studios and executive produced by Scott M. Gimple, Angela Kang, Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Dave Alpert, Greg Nicotero, Joseph Incaprera and Denise Huth. The epic journey to the series finale continues Sundays 9/8c on AMC, with all episodes available one week early on AMC+, part of a massive 24-episode story arc that will bring the show’s decade-long successful run to conclusion.
For more information on Brawlhalla, please visit: brawlhalla.com
For the latest news on Brawlhalla and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com.
For more information and the latest news on AMC’s The Walking Dead, please visit: TWDU.com
About Blue Mammoth
Founded in 2009 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2018, Blue Mammoth Games is a development studio based in Atlanta, Georgia. The experienced team specializes in online multiplayer games with large player bases.
Blue Mammoth develops Brawlhalla, a Free-To-Play fighting game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation 5® system, iOS, and Android devices. Brawlhalla has over 70 million players and is currently the most played fighting game on Steam.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About AMC
AMC and the AMC+ premium streaming bundle are home to some of the most popular and acclaimed programs on television. AMC was the first basic cable network to ever win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series with Mad Men in 2008, which then went on to win the coveted award four years in a row, before Breaking Bad won it in 2013 and 2014. The network’s series The Walking Dead is the highest-rated series in cable history. AMC’s current original drama series are Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Kevin Can F**K Himself and the forthcoming 61st Street, Pantheon, Interview with the Vampire, Dark Winds and Moonhaven. AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like Talking Dead, AMC Visionaries and Ride with Norman Reedus. AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile.
Klang 2 Delivers Pulse-Pounding EDM Action on PC October 20, 2021
HAMAR, Norway – 23 Sept. 2021 –Klang 2, the rhythm-action game with hypnotic beats and high-speed action from developer Tinimations, delivers flow-inducing battles on Windows PC via Steam on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.
Enter an immersive world where cadence and combat are one and the same. Progress through choreographed fight scenes scored to an EDM soundtrack from lead audio collaborator bLiNd as well as Otographic Music, City Girl, James Landino, and other artists. Strike enemies with mighty tuneblades for rapid-fire damage, dash and counter through foes’ incoming attacks, and charge up special hold attacks to unleash powerful lightning strikes – all while moving in tune to the music.
Master a semi-procedural combat system that ensures no battles play out the same. Get familiar with beatmaps and the flow of each song, but keep a keen eye on your adversaries, as their procedural movements and attack patterns change according to Klang’s position and performance. Face off against six imposing bosses throughout the story, each with a dynamic style requiring different strategies to overcome or tackle arcade mode’s 24 tracks for pulse-pounding action.
Klang 2 supports multiple input methods, including mouse and keyboard, gamepad, drawing tablet, and touch controls. Choose a preferred method and dive into a techno-greek world drawing inspiration from synthwave aesthetics, Greek sculptures, and musical symbolism. Devour a gripping story following two characters with changing motivations and surprising twists. Uncover optional dialogue opportunities between stages for a deeper dive into the lore of Klang 2, or tune out and focus on the action by ramping up the speed of each track for an increased challenge.
“Today marks the fifth anniversary of the original Klang,” said Tom-Ivar Arntzen, Tinimations founder and sole developer of Klang 2. “The sequel is a more refined, intense, and tighter rhythm-action experience. Whether you’re a fan of the first, or a newcomer looking for an entrancing EDM action experience, give Klang 2 a spin when it comes to Steam on October 20, 2021! I’m also happy to share that the console versions of Klang 2 are looking great and will be available sometime after the PC launch!”
Klang 2 will be available on Steam for Windows PC Wednesday, October 20, 2021, for $15.00, with English, French, Norwegian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Turkish and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)-language support. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One versions will be available following the PC launch in 2021.
Tom-Ivar Amtzen created one-person indie studio Tinimations in Hamar, Norway, to create ambitious console and PC experiences catering to hardcore gamers.
Space Sim Shooter Subdivision Infinity DX Touches Down on PlayStation 5 Today
SYDNEY – Sept. 22, 2021 –Subdivision Infinity DX, the immersive, pulse-pounding sci-fi 3D space shooter from publisher Blowfish Studios and developer Mistfly Games makes a stylish landing on PlayStation 5 today.
Hardened intergalactic starfighter Sgt. Jed Riddle nearly escapes death after a routine inspection of a dormant mining facility turns into a brutal shootout with mysterious assailants. Charged with the investigation behind the motives of these mysterious bandits, he uncovers their unyielding desire to obtain a strange substance known as Element-122.
Travel the far reaches of the galaxy on the lookout for nefarious activity leading Riddle along his assailants’ trail. Engage in fast-paced dogfights with swarms of drones and awe-inspiring battles with massive capital ships. Evade incoming missiles, turret fire, and fields of wreckage to tactically retaliate with powerful offensive attacks, overwhelm the enemy, and pick them off one by one.
Mine meteors and loot abandoned space stations to collect rare materials and trade with merchants at the nearest spaceport. Upgrade Riddle’s ships with advanced weaponry between missions and add new vessels to his collection. Complete more than 40 adrenaline-pumping combat missions throughout the campaign to gain the upper hand and take down this ruthless band of mercenaries.
“Subdivision Infinity DX harmoniously melds classic sci-fi starcruiser shooters with modern space sim elements,” said Ben Lee, founder, Blowfish Studios. “As long-term fans of these genres, the Mistify team has been overwhelmed with the response it has gotten from players so far and is thrilled to bring it to the next generation of consoles on the PlayStation 5.”
Subdivision Infinity DX lands on PlayStation 5 today for $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.99 with English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian language options. The game is currently available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Mistfly Games is a Moscow-based game developer featuring veterans of the Russian game development scene. Subdivision Infinity is their debut title.
About Blowfish Studios
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.
Following a successful launch on PC, Rover Mechanic Simulator is also coming to Xbox. It’s a unique game that allows you to become a mechanic of Martian rovers, which have been faithfully recreated based on NASA technical documentation. The release date for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S is set for September 22 this year. In the following months, Rover Mechanic Simulator will also appear on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Rover Mechanic Simulator is being developed by the Polish studio Pyramid Games S.A., known for such games as Castle Flipper and the upcoming Occupy Mars. The simulator debuted on PC in November 2020 and was very well received by players. Currently, the percentage of positive reviews on Steam is as high as 90%.
The game will be published on Xbox One by Ultimate Games S.A. As part of backward compatibility, it also works on Xbox Series X/S.
In Rover Mechanic Simulator, players take on the role of a mechanic who repairs and maintains rovers in the first Martian colony. The gameplay consists on carrying out different assignments. Once you familiarise yourself with the problem, you need to analyse it, find a solution and carry out the entire repair process. Sometimes it is necessary, for example, to create a new part using a 3D printer. The gameplay is additionally diversified by, among others, hidden retro mini-games.
Players will be able to use several types of rovers (Sojourner, Curiosity, Opportunity and Spirit) and the helicopter drone Ingenuity. Each model has been recreated in detail based on NASA’s technical documentation. For example, the Curiosity rover in Rover Mechanic Simulator consists of 437 different parts.
“Our game combines relaxing gameplay and educational elements. The individual models of rovers are distinguished by a high level of realism. Our graphic artists have spent many months studying the documentation of the actual equipment to reflect its construction as accurately as possible. Of course, some gameplay-related simplifications were necessary. For example, you have to remember that rovers are designed with a one-way journey in mind, and here we can repair them and fully restore their capabilities. Due to this, we have replaced the original rivets with screws” – said Jacek Wyszyński, CEO at Pyramid Games S.A.
Players can use a variety of tools, including a crane, shredder, soldering iron or 3D printer. Progress in Rover Mechanic Simulator also goes hand in hand with the character and skill development system, which is based on the experience points you earn. As the developers indicate, the simulator offers a total of about a dozen hours of relaxing gameplay.
Rover Mechanic Simulator – features:
the career of a Martian mechanic;
relaxing and educational gameplay;
faithfully reproduced rovers;
character and skill development system;
varied and engaging assignments.
The release date of Rover Mechanic Simulator for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S is set for September 22, 2021. The game is also expected to be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
