Global publishing deal will see PC virtual hobby simulator launch in late 2021.

London, UK 14th July, 2021. Green Man Gaming Publishing is thrilled to announce a new publishing deal with Polish development studio Moonlit S.A. for their upcoming PC virtual hobby simulator, Model Builder. This new deal will see Green Man Gaming Publishing bring this exciting new title to a global PC audience via Steam in late 2021.

Model Builder is the next generation of virtual hobby games that brings the joy of scale model building to enthusiasts and novices alike. Cut out, assemble, paint and customize an exciting range of models such as vehicles including tanks, airplanes and cars through to models from pop culture, movies and historical figures, all using a wide range of modelling tools and equipment. Once you have finished, you can display your work in virtual displays or create exciting dioramas with other models you have crafted.

“We would like to welcome the talented team at Moonlit S.A and are looking forward to publishing Model Builder as part of our ever expanding portfolio of exciting new titles for 2021” Said Helen Churchill, SVP of Publishing at Green Man Gaming. “Model Builder is a title we have been excited about since we first saw it. We knew straight away that it represents a growing and exciting genre and is a perfect fit for the Green Man Gaming Publishing division. We are excited to share more news on this great game very soon”.

“We are excited to announce Green Man Gaming as a publisher of Model Builder!”  Commented Michal Gardela, CEO at Moonlit S.A. “This experienced company has a broad portfolio of games and a great reputation amongst the Steam society. Considering this fact and the approach that Green Man Gaming has presented to us, we are sure that our title is in the best hands”.

This publishing deal further builds on Green Man Gaming Publishing’s commitment to creating an exciting and varied portfolio of indie developed games for a global audience.This publishing deal with Moonlit S.A opens a whole new audience of gamers and both publisher and developer will collaborate on delivering long term post launch content with new models and gameplay modes.

Green Man Gaming Publishing will be releasing more product information on Model Builder shortly.

For more information on Green Man Gaming Publishing please visit the website at https://corporate.greenmangaming.com/news/ and for more information on Moonlit S.A please visit their website https://moonlit.games/.

About Green Man Gaming Publishing

Green Man Gaming Publishing works with developers around the world to bring great indie games to market. Green Man Gaming Publishing is a division of Green Man Gaming, the multi-award-winning global video games retailer and technology business.

About Moonlit S.A.

We are an independent game-dev studio with a software house pedigree to create complete and timeless games. We have been developing projects and technologies for major companies in Poland and abroad for over ten years. Our technologies, such as Angular Light and Ultimate Water System, won prizes on GameINN 2017 and GameINN 2020. We are currently focusing on our release plan, including two high-quality productions: Model Builder and Dog Trainer.

Early Access Multiplayer Survival Game from Digital Confectioners Reveals Icy New ‘The Summit’ Map as Players Prepare for a Dangerous Arctic Voyage

CHRISTCHURCH, NZ – July 14, 2021 – Prepare to sail to uncharted lands where human nature can be deadlier than the bitter cold…

Digital Confectioners, an independent PC and console games studio, today announces that Dread Hunger, its multiplayer roleplaying game of survival and betrayal where players undertake a deadly voyage on a doomed sailing ship, will launch on Steam for PC this fall.

The upcoming full release follows the game’s popular Early Access phase. Capturing the attention of early media adopters and game influencers, Dread Hunger’s gameplay videos are amassing millions of views and the game is killing it with an 88% positive user review score. Dread Hunger immerses players in a rich world of 19^th century Arctic exploration where eight player-controlled ‘Explorers’ depend on each other for survival—but two of them are ‘Thralls’ determined to sabotage the mission!

“It has been deeply gratifying to see a loyal community spring up around Dread Hunger and throw themselves into everything from discovering new metas, to just goofing around and pretending to be old timey priests,” said Alex Quick, Creative Director of the Dread Hunger Team.

“We’ve been listening closely to the community’s feedback as we move through Early Access, and I think the game is so much better for it!”

Players use voice chat to role play and give life to their chosen character aboard the ship while completing objectives in an action-adventure game world. The six Explorers must work together to gather resources to power the ship towards its destination while contending with the harsh climate.

Meanwhile, Thralls plot to poison food, massacre crewmembers, detonate explosives in the ship, plunder resources, and invoke dark magic to undermine the mission—all while pretending to be loyal Explorers. Starvation, wolves, cannibal attacks, and other gruesome fates abound, any misplaced trust can quickly lead to a knife in the back. When food is sparse, fellow crewmates appear more and more appetizing.

The full release of Dread Hunger will bring the final version of maps, characters, and gameplay updates to the Unreal® Engine-based title. Progress toward the final game can be seen in today’s video for new ‘The Great Hunt’ update, which brings a new map – The Summit, a new character – The Hunter, her Bow weapon, and a terrifying new enemy – the Polar Bear:

Game Key Features

• Survive the Arctic: Build fires to stay warm, fend off wolves and other predators, and hunt for food to stay alive in the brutal and unforgiving Canadian Arctic.
• Betray Your Friends: Feed them tainted food, lure animals to attack them, hex them with blood magic, or if all else fails… just shoot them in the back.
• Roleplay Your Character: Add flavor and personality to your character by using integrated voice chat and your in-game actions. Play as the Captain, Navigator, Engineer, Cook, Doctor, Chaplain, Royal Marine, or Hunter, all equipped with a unique starting kit and passive ability.
• You Are What You Eat: In the Arctic, you must make grim choices to stay fed; butcher bodies and use the pieces as weapons—or food.
• Captain a Ship: Steer a 19th century warship around (or into) icebergs and find coal for the ever-hungry boiler to keep the ship moving… or blow it up.
• Brave a Perilous World: Plan around a full day and night cycle, contend with unexpected whiteouts, and try to outrun a massive blizzard that looms over the expedition.

Dread Hunger, scheduled for release on PC via Steam this fall, is developed by the Dread Hunger Team and published by Digital Confectioners. The game will first be released on PC, but developers are exploring options to bring the game to other platforms. More information will be revealed in the coming months, including opportunities for media and creators to play with the developers. To stay up to date with development progress, please visit Discord, Twitter, and Facebook.

About Digital Confectioners

Digital Confectioners is a New Zealand-based studio creating high quality service-based games for PC and console. Its highly anticipated multiplayer deception adventure, Dread Hunger, is scheduled to launch in fall 2021 on PC via Steam. Dread Hunger has caught the attention of players and streamers during its Early Access campaign, with millions of video views and an 88% user rating. For more information, visit digitalconfectioners.com.

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AI Voice Platform that enables perfectly timed lip-sync to digital humans will be showcased at upcoming Game Developers Conference

BRISBANE, Australia — July 14, 2021 — Replica Studios, an artificial intelligence (AI) voice technology company, today revealed plans to integrate with Unreal Engine’s MetaHuman Creator, allowing developers to give their MetaHumans unique sounding AI voices with matching lip-synch and face animation. Replica’s platform enables game developers, animators, and filmmakers to use AI voices for digital characters. Additionally, they are creating a library of hundreds of AI voice characters with unique sounding voices for developers to tap into for game and animation narratives. Developers can sign up for early access to the Replica Studios and MetaHuman Creator integration at https://replicastudios.com/metahumans

View a preview video showcasing MetaHuman Creator avatars performed by two of Replica Studios’ AI voice actors: 

Quality lip-syncing can make or break visual storytelling in games and digital content, and as developers add a cast of characters to a narrative, the lip-syncing challenge becomes all the more complex. Replica Studios’ integration with Unreal Engine’s MetaHuman Creator provides developers from AAA to indie studios with AI voice-acted characters in addition to accurate lip-synching and face animation, speeding up the animation process and freeing up more time for more creative experimentation with game narrative. Developers can animate digital characters in minutes by capturing their own voice using a recording app, then using the audio to direct the performance of the AI voice, so that it matches with the face mocap and lip movements of the MetaHuman Creator.
 
This video shows how the integration between Replica and MetaHuman Creator works:

Replica Studios will showcase its AI voice technology at the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) next week. Developers can attend the GDC session to learn more about its AI voice actors for MetaHuman Creator on Monday, July 19, from 2:00pm – 2:30pm Pacific Time: https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/game-narrative-summit-voice-ai-for-game-developers-optimizing-the-narrative-process/879792

Shreyas Nivas, Co-Founder and CEO of Replica Studios, said: “We’re about to see a major transformation in the way game narratives are created and experienced by audiences. Traditionally, animators manually animate the face and lip movements to match the voiceover, which gets recorded separately, often losing days or weeks to this process over the lifecycle of a project. Replica’s Voice AI platform enables text-to-animation pipelines to render dialogue and narration within minutes. While we’re only letting in early access developers into our AI voices beta program for Unreal Engine MetaHuman Creator, soon millions of game developers and animators with access to the MetaHuman Creator will be able to access our library of AI voice actors to give their MetaHuman Creator avatars a voice. These lower barriers to entry and faster times to market mean that we’ll be seeing a shift to higher quality, more narrative driven, more realistic looking and sounding games sooner than you’d expect.”

Sign up for early access to the Replica Studios & MetaHuman Creator integration at https://replicastudios.com/metahumans

Replica Studios’ AI voices for MetaHuman Creator will feature:

• Unreal Engine MetaHuman Creator voiced by Replica Studios’ AI voice actors, with accurate lip-syncing.
• Replica Studio’s library of 40+ AI voice actors that range from expressive game characters to narrators and storytellers with a diverse range of accents and speaking styles.
• Text to Synthesized Speech. Type what you want your avatar to say and receive the synthesized speech in seconds.
• Fine tune the AI voice actor’s performance with controls to apply moods, emphasis, pitch, sound effects and other characteristics where needed.
• Capture and save multiple takes and access a history of saved dialog lines for future adjustments and iterations

This announcement follows on the heels of their launch of an integration with iClone Character Creator, another highly popular animation and face mocap software trusted by hundreds of thousands of developers worldwide.

Learn more about Replica Studios’ AI voices for Unreal Engine at www.replicastudios.com/unreal.

About Replica Studios
Formed by a group of deep learning engineers, designers, and software developers in Brisbane, Australia, Replica Studios now headquartered in the U.S. has set out to empower creative people globally with its voice AI platform. In 2019, the company launched an AI platform to empower the next generation of creatives to create games, movies and entertainment.

Its growing AI voice marketplace enables creative talent and voice actors to scale and license their voices for use in games, streaming content, advertising and much more. For more information, visit www.replicastudios.com.

Learn more about Ayo’s adventure and quest to find his jiggly dog!

New Jersey, USA – July 14th, 2021 – Indie game studio Cloud M1 has revealed a new video in the run-up to the release of 2.5D clown-themed platformer Ayo the Clown; launching on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC on July 28th 2021. Where’s the Pup uses the game’s fantastic visuals to explore the main storyline of the game: the kidnapping of Ayo’s jiggly dog, Bo, and his adventure across a variety of wacky worlds. This video also shows off some of the game’s environments, like Candy Land, and new mechanics, such as the Flying Balloon.

“Ayo’s main goal is to find his beloved dog, Bo, so we wanted to show you just how cute this pup is! We’ve also added some new details about the game and its world to whet your appetite as the release date approaches,” said Xiu Liang, Cloud M1 Game Director. “Ayo the Clown will be finally arriving on July 28th and we can’t wait for players to join the fun.”

On this incredible adventure you play as Ayo, your not-so-average clown, in search of his best friend and beloved dog, Bo, who has mysteriously disappeared. This journey will take Ayo across eight regions from the lush Hills, to the wacky Water World and all the way to sickeningly sweet Candy Land in search of clues to Bo’s whereabouts. This world is full of friendly people and interesting creatures that are willing to lend a helping hand but beware of the fiendish foes who are out to cause you harm. 

Pick up a water balloon, balloon sword, toy hammer, dinosaur, helicopter, tank, everything a healthy clown needs to survive in the great outdoors. Since Ayo is not the kind of clown to make the same joke over and over again, you’ll travel across many uniquely themed platforms and come into contact with larger than life bosses and hordes of enemies that will prove that this clown is much tougher than he seems.

More information on Ayo the Clown:
Add Ayo the Clown to your Steam wishlist: 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1114900/Ayo_the_Clown/
Visit the Nintendo eShop page: 
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Ayo-the-Clown-2000423.html
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cloudm1
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloudm1games
Visit the Ayo the Clown website: https://www.cloudm1.com/games/ayo-the-clown/

About Cloud M1
Cloud M1 started as a studio for 3D animation projects, working on commercials and CG projects for advertising and media. While working on these projects they realised their strengths and decided to enter the mobile app space, publishing games and apps for iOS. As huge gamers and fans of classic gaming they created Ayo the Clown, their most ambitious game to date and the first of many games to come.

As Milestone Launch Nears, Developer +Mpact Reflects on Passion Project’s 14-Year Journey to Remember Those Lost to Cancer

ATLANTA, GA – July 14, 2021 – +Mpact Games, a small team of developers united to make a very personal game, today announced thatHanako: Honor & Blade, its immersive online multiplayer combat experience set in Feudal Japan, will launch onSteam for PC on September 15, 2021. The game, which completed its successful Early Access program this year, will be available for a price of $14.99. To celebrate the upcoming launch, +Mpact today released a new video showing the latest multiplayer map revealing the transformation of Yamai Castle, previously seen only in its dark, diseased form, as a raid of strong warriors culminates in a cleansing victory that removes its evil aura.

“As we put the final touches on Hanako: Honor & Blade we’re reflecting on the bittersweet journey we’ve shared to honor those we have lost,” said Matt Canei, Team Lead at +Mpact Games. “Seeing the transformation of the Yamai Castle map to celebrate a cleansing victory brings home the emotional impact of what our team has accomplished using our own resources.”

Hanako: Honor and Blade is a passion project that has been in development for over a decade. The game’s art and backstory of the game serve as a symbolic tribute to the late mother of team lead, Matt Canei, an industry veteran currently at ILMxLAB. The lore represents an everlasting struggle of life and death, as embodied by the game’s two warrior clans. The Hanako clan represents health and goodness in the spirit of Matt’s mother, and the Yamai clan symbolize the opposition to life inherent in cancer and other diseases. The natural balance of the opposing forces metaphorically represents real-life tragedies while seeking to honor those lost.

Hanako: Honor & Blade takes players online for immersive battles in a beautiful recreation of Feudal Japan between up to 24 players. Players can help decide the future of a nation by playing as one of four distinct warrior classes including the capable swordsman, powerful spearman, eagle-eyed archer, or nimble ninja. Each class has different build/skill options and features directionally driven combat, abilities, and spirit-based skills to get an extra edge. Players will play as one of two clans and seek to defeat opponents through multiple game modes and maps, with each game level presenting unique obstacles and mechanics that will require strategy and teamwork to defeat enemies.

Game Key Features

• Epic online battles set in Feudal Japan with up to 24 players
• A symbolic struggle between the forces of life and death
• Four game modes with unique features, including team deathmatch Battle, Capture the Scroll, Village Siege, and Castle Raid
• Directional-driven combat that encourages strategy and precision
• Four distinct warrior classes with different skill options for multiple playstyles
• Dynamic environment changes

Hanako: Honor & Blade, scheduled for release on PC via Steam on September 15, 2021, is developed and self-published by +Mpact Games. To stay up to date on development progress, please join the Discord at discord.playhanako.com and follow us at @PlayHanako, facebook.com/playhanako, and twitch.tv/hanakogame.

About +Mpact Games

Hanako: Honor & Blade started as an award-winning college project back in 2007 with team co-founders, Matt Canei, Connor McCarthy, and Ajani Thomas. The project originated with Matt’s teenage vow to honor his mother, Janie, following her tragic passing after a five-year battle with breast cancer. Janie was a brilliantly positive and loving mother who raised Matt to always follow his dreams, and Hanako is a passion project that symbolizes the battle between life and destruction, with two samurai clan representing light and darkness. All three co-founders are now experienced developers, with Matt currently at ILMxLAB, and the game has continually evolved as their skills have advanced. Its upcoming full release on Steam on September 15, 2021, 14 years after it was conceived, make it one of the longest independent game launches in history. For more information, visit hanakogame.com.

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Harvest Days – Leave the city behind and start fresh as a farmer in this wholesome life-sim

Oberhaching, Germany, July 14, 2021: Indie studio Family Devs and publisher Toplitz Productions are proud to announce their collaboration on Harvest Days. This charming life simulation takes you away from the urban grind and out to the open plains. Live, work, manage and unwind as you see fit, as you step into your new role as an independent farmer. Take care of your farm, tend to your animals and sow your fields in this lovingly designed world. Pass the time in a multitude of ways; enjoy the beauty of country life, go fishing and enjoy some horseback riding out in the wilds.

Harvest Days walks its own path in the increasingly popular life sim genre, thanks to the efforts of Spanish studio Family Devs, an independent father-and-son duo committed to delivering this ambitiously large yet relaxing sandbox experience in the latter half of 2022.

“We look forward to going into the office every day and pushing our project forward! Every small and major development step brings us one step closer to our goal! With HARVEST DAYS, we want to create a game that will delight many players and provide countless hours of relaxed fun,” explains Pau de La Cruz Aran of Family Devs. “In order to be able to fully concentrate on the development, we were looking for an experienced publisher and found Toplitz Productions. We are looking forward to working with them!”

“We publish games with heart and soul – Harvest Days complements our portfolio perfectly! We are excited about the collaboration with Family Devs and the release of the product next year. Until then, there is still a lot to do, but we are ready and raring to go to support the developers and the product with all our experience and motivation,” explains Stefan Berger, Business Development Manager at Toplitz Productions.

About the game:

A new life in the country is calling! Fulfil your dreams and manage your very own farm in this lovingly designed open-world game. Work hard, manage your business wisely and your little farm might grow into a personal paradise, surrounded by boundless, untouched nature. Kick back, unwind and watch your dreams grow.

All these years you’ve had your nose to the grindstone, working 8 to 5, and all you’ve gotten out of it is a growing sense of emptiness, and a sense that you’re missing something fundamental. Childhood memories of simpler, more carefree times have been growing louder every day, filled with vivid recollections of days spent visiting your grandparents in the countryside. You dream of living surrounded by friendly animals, cheerful neighbors and the fruits of your own labor. Enough is enough – it’s time for a change, and to make that dream a reality! Pack up everything you can carry and head out to the country for that new beginning. Take over a small, forgotten farm and become one with nature. Care for the animals, tend to your garden, then harvest and share your fruits. With hard work, you’ll be rewarded with a farmer’s paradise to call your own.  

• Become a farmer! Grow fruits and veg, look after animals and sell your produce to the locals.
• Get the most out of your free time! Go fishing at the lake, chat with your neighbors or take your horse for a ride through scenic, wild environments. Never forget to put relaxation on the agenda.
• Explore an open game world! Discover natural caves full of minerals, a ruined and mystical temple, a mysterious swamp bubbling with secrets and far more.
• Develop your relationship with the locals! Become part of the village community and make new friends.
• Buy, sell and trade! Sell what your farm provides, invest the profits and watch your paradise grow day by day.
• Gather and build! The world of Harvest Days is rich with resources. Gather wood, stone, minerals, gems and even magic mushrooms to produce tools, meals and mystery items.
• Catch a ride! Don’t wear your legs to the bone, or your horse’s – pick the right vehicle for the job. Harvest just a little too bountiful for one farmer? Invest in some heavy hardware to do the job..
• Every farm is unique! Develop your new home as you see fit, make choices without pressure and focus on what makes you smile.
• Don’t forget about yourself! It’s not just your farm that needs tending to. Eat, drink, get plenty of rest and unwind when you need to. What’s the point of paradise if you don’t slow down to enjoy it?

Steampage: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1515320/Harvest_Days/

About Family Devs:

Family Devs is an indie video game studio based in Barcelona, Spain and was founded in 2020. Nomen est Omen – Family Devs is an ambitious indie development studio, a “family business who is currently developing their new video game, Harvest Days. Harvest Days is an open-ended country-life RPG.

https://www.harvestdaysgame.net/

About Toplitz Productions:

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on Twitter, Facebook, the official website and Instagram.

Take a look at the Heading Out music video and dive into a wonderful, melancholic world straight from classic road movies. Creating this video we wanted to show what mood and emotions we’re aiming for in Heading Out. All footage comes from an existing alpha build.

Heading Out is a narrative racing game inspired by classic road movies: Vanishing Point, Thelma & Louise, The Duel, Two-Lane Blacktop etc.

Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640630/Heading_Out__A_Narrative_Road_Movie_Racing_Game/

Get behind the wheel of an iconic muscle car and travel through the mythical American West. Participate in illegal street races. Escape from the police. Or just enjoy a drive through beautiful plains and curvy mountain roads. Heading Out is a game for everyone who yearns for freedom, space and speed.

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE ANNOUNCED SUPER ROBOT WARS 30

SUPER ROBOT WARS 30 will launch on PC on October 28^th

Leading video game publisher and developer, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announced SUPER ROBOT WARS 30, a new tactical RPG bringing characters and robots from a variety of mecha anime together to battle their mutual foes.

In SUPER ROBOT WARS 30, players can enjoy a unique experience that combines all-star mecha series crossovers, action-packed attack animations, and the chance to upgrade their favorite machines and pilots.

Watch the announcement trailer here:

5 new popular robot franchises are coming to the SUPER ROBOT WARS series for the first time: ‘The King of Kings: GaoGaiGar VS Betterman’, ’The Brave Police J-Decker’, ’Majestic Prince Knight’s & Magic’, ’Mazinkaiser (INFINITISM)’, ’SSSS.GRIDMAN’, for a total of 20+ series* represented in the game.

SUPER ROBOT WARS 30 will be available for PC via STEAM from October 28^th, 2021 and is now available for pre-orders in the following editions:

• Standard Edition
• Deluxe Edition including the Game, the Season Pass and a Bonus Mission Pack
• Ultimate Edition including the Game, the Season Pass, a Bonus Mission Pack and the Premium Sound & Data Pack

For any pre-order, players will also get 2 missions and 4 additional packs. More details about the Season Pass content will come soon.

For more information on SUPER ROBOT WARS 30 and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.

*Featured Series:

Super Electromagnetic Robot Combattler V
Mobile Suit Gundam
Mobile Suit Z Gundam
Z-MSV
Mobile Suit Gundam Char’s Counterattack
M-MSV
Mobile Suit V Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Narrative)
Heavy Metal L-Gaim
The Brave Police J-Decker
The King of Braves GaoGaiGar FINAL
The King of Kings: GaoGaiGar VS Betterman
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III – Glorification
Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection
Getter Robo Armageddon
Mazinger Z: Infinity
Mazinkaiser (INFINITISM)
Magic Knight Rayearth
Gun X Sword
Majestic Prince
Knight’s & Magic
SSSS.GRIDMAN

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. (BNEE) is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. 
BNEE is the western content hub of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.(BNEI), and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Both BNEE and BNEI are subsidiaries of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. BNEI is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, ACE COMBAT™ and DARK SOULS™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu  

Red Dead Online: Blood Money Out Now

Venture into the Criminal Underworld of The West

Experience civilized crime in Frontier America with robberies, shakedowns, and more new lawless activities in Red Dead Online: Blood Money.

Blood Money delivers a raft of new criminal possibilities available to everyone across the entire world of Red Dead Online, with each step leading to the potential of greater rewards.

Head to the manicured streets on the west side of Saint Denis and acquaint yourself with Guido Martelli, right hand man to the notorious mob boss Angelo Bronte, to begin your journey taking on Crimes and Opportunities as they arise. Martelli is eager to recover a unique commodity known as Capitale – a system of exchange designed for the Bronte family’s more sensitive business dealings — which has found its way into the hands of the various cutthroats and villainous scum littered across the frontier. The value of Capitale for Martelli and the Bronte family, depends upon its scarcity.

Introduce yourself to the members of Martelli’s ring to uncover any potential crimes for the taking — if you’re yet to cross paths with these morally bankrupt associates, you may be asked to prove your worth before they trust you with recovering Capitale. Visit these particularly questionable characters:

• Anthony Foreman — reckless leader of the Foreman Brothers gang, found at Radley’s House in Rhodes or frequenting Doyle’s Tavern in Saint Denis
• James Langton — a famed bounty hunter of ill repute based in New Austin. James can be tracked down in Hennigan’s Stead or at his cabin by Lake Don Julio.
• Sean Macguire — temporarily separated from his gang, Sean is a serial thief and murderer. Visit Sean at Great Plains or in Tall Trees.
• Joe — closely associated with other lowlifes such as Micah, Cleet, and Samson Finch, Joe is set up in Osman Grove, New Hanover

Today’s update adds three multi-part Crime Contracts — The Railroad Contract, The Jeb Phelps Contract, and The Bluewater Contract — each with their own story to unravel. For those looking to lie, cheat, and steal their way to riches, you can also take on other dirty deeds. And as you traverse the plains, keep your eyes peeled for Homestead and Camp Robberies.

During these exploits, you’ll amass Capitale for Martelli. Trade these private bonds to henchmen in Martelli’s network who will in return for your efforts dispatch you on the first of three, larger scale Opportunities. Martelli is eager to stifle a rising Lemoyne senator whose political ambitions have hampered the Bronte family’s far-reaching operations. Damage the senator by stealing three Jewels of the West, the first of which is in pursuit of the Covington Emerald, an ill-gotten heirloom coveted by black hats far and wide, being transported by rail on a heavily guarded train.

Stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for information on more Crime Contracts, as well as two additional Opportunities to come in the weeks ahead.

Quick Draw Club
The Quick Draw Club is a new series of rapid-fire passes in consecutive installments over the months ahead. Built specifically for the needs and wants of bandits, the Quick Draw Club grants members special rewards, bonuses, and items to accommodate living on the fringe of the law.

Each pass consists of 25 Ranks and costs 25 Gold Bars – meaning you’ll recoup your investment at the end of each pass by completing all 25 Ranks. And with each consecutive pass you purchase, you’ll earn extra perks while purchasing all four will land you a Reward to claim the upcoming Halloween Pass 2 for free.

Clothing, Pamphlets, and More

In response to your feedback, select items from previous Outlaw Passes will become available for purchase over the coming weeks and months. Today, the Haraway outfit and Rebellion Poncho are available from Madam Nazar, while the Fast Travel from Wilderness Camp Pamphlet (in addition to many others) is now available from any Fence. Completing the Covington Emerald on Ruthless difficulty will also unlock the Pacific Union Cap available from Madam Nazar’s shop.

In addition, all Free Roam Mission contacts now offer their selection of missions to choose from through a new Free Roam Mission menu.

You can also look forward to new Daily Challenges and Awards rolling out. And those looking to compete against their peers can participate in the Nominated Series — a playlist consisting of modes chosen by players within the session.

Hired Gun Kit

After speaking with Guido Martelli, visit the Fence to pick up the Hired Gun Kit: a care package fit for any outlaw that includes the new Fierro Bandana, bundles of ammo and consumables to keep you ready for battle, and Capitale to put towards Martelli’s criminal Opportunities across the five states.

Weekly Events

Speaking of Opportunities, bandits who maneuver onto and off a guarded train, evade the law, and make away with the Covington Emerald will receive a Reward for a free Single Bandolier. Completing this Opportunity on the Ruthless difficulty this week or beyond will also unlock the Pacific Union cap for purchase from Madam Nazar.

In celebration, local saloons are offering free drinks all week long. Consider that an invitation and a word of warning in case the barroom turns into a brawl. Visiting the Benefits Hub will yield a Reward for a free select Accessory of your choice.

Discounts

This week, Stables are offering 30% off all Stalls and 40% off all American Paint Horses. Ammo Crafting Pamphlets, including both those for sale from the Fence and the Sedative Varmint Cartridge Pamphlet available for purchase from Harriet Davenport, are 30% off as well. Hone your lethal skillset and take 40% off all Ability Cards.

To mark the release of Blood Money, the discounts listed below are all active through July 26:

• 30% off all Role Improved Saddles and Saddlebags
  • 30% off the Bounty Wagon
  • 30% off the Varmint Rifle
  • 30% off the Navy Revolver
  • 40% off all Camp Dogs
  • 40% off all Camp Themes (Including Role Camp Themes)
  • 40% off all Clothing at Gus’ Store
  • 40% off all Ponchos

As part of today’s update, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online on PC will offer NVIDIA DLSS support to all Windows users with eligible NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards. The newly supported feature boosts frame rates and generates beautiful sharp images.

PlayStation Benefits

PlayStation players can play Red Dead Online without a PlayStation Plus subscription from July 13 until July 26.

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before August 2 will receive a Reward for a free Saddle (up to RDO$200), 2 free Treasure Maps, and an Offer for 40% off the Fast Travel Post.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.