Publisher Tripwire Presents and Developer Torn Banner Studios Invites Players to Experience the Ultimate Medieval Battlefield Early Across All Major Platforms

ROSWELL, Ga. – May 17, 2021 – Developer Torn Banner Studios, publisher Tripwire Presents, and global retail publishing partner Deep Silver are excited to announce first details for the upcoming Chivalry 2 Cross-Play Open Beta program. Scheduled to begin on May 27, 2021 at 11:00am (EDT) and ending on June 1 at 11:00am (EDT), the Chivalry 2 Cross-Play Open Beta will be available for free to all players on PC (via Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 computer entertainment systems, the Xbox One family of devices, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems. The Chivalry 2 Cross-Play Open Beta client is also scheduled to be available to pre-download across all platforms one day early on May 26, 2021 at 11:00am (EDT). The Cross-Play Open Beta will be the final playable test for Chivalry 2 before its June 8, 2021 global release date.

Strongholds were sieged, enemies were crushed, and legends were made in the recent and successful Chivalry 2 Cross-Play Closed Beta. If you missed out on the medieval mayhem, fear not! Torn Banner and Tripwire Presents are giving all players everywhere one more chance to master the blade. Featuring a ton of new maps, features, and updates based on player feedback from the Closed Beta, there is a wealth of new content to experience and discover in the upcoming Cross-Play Open Beta program.

Chivalry 2 Cross-Play Open Beta content and highlights include:

● Cross-Play Across All Platforms: Cross-Play smashes the boundaries between PC and console, allowing players to face-off on the battlefield together, regardless of platform.

● The Slaughter of Coxwell (New Team Objective Map): The Mason Order seeks to make a brutal example of the peaceful village of Coxwell after it declared support for Argon II. Burn the village, breach the gate, steal the gold, and kill the soldiers.

● The Battle of Darkforest (New Team Objective Map): Agathian forces lie in wait, ready to ambush the Mason army that marches forth to kill the Duke of Fogbern Keep.Destroy the barricade, push the convoy, capture and hold the gatehouse, and kill the Duke.

● The Siege of Rudhelm (Team Objective Map): After weeks of siege, Agathian forces begin a final assault upon a Mason stronghold defended by the Mason heir. Push the siege towers, capture and hold the gatehouse, burn the tents, push the siege ramps, capture and hold the courtyard, and take down the heir to achieve victory.

● The Battle of Wardenglade (Team Deathmatch/FFA Map): The armies of the Mason Order and Agathian Knights meet in an evenly matched open field of battle.

● Tournament Grounds (Team Deathmatch/FFA Map): Elite warriors of the Mason Order and the Agathian Knights fight for supremacy and adoration of the crowd.

● Free-for-All (New Game Mode): It’s you versus everyone else in this chaotic free-for-all frenzy appearing for the first time in the Cross-Play Open Beta.

● Full Customization (New for Open Beta): Customize your in-game appearance and unlock a wide variety of cosmetic options as you earn experience with each of the game’s four base classes and 12 sub-classes.

● Duel Servers (New for Open Beta): Available for PC only, players can choose to enter special servers set up for players looking to hone their 1-on-1 dueling skills with other players. Participants are asked to abide by the honor system and respect players aiming to focus on 1-on-1 duels.

● 64/40 Player Server Options (New for Open Beta): Experience the chaos of epic medieval battlefields, charge forth to the frontlines of battle, and experience true mass-scale combat supporting up to 64-players designed to capture the intensity and scope of “The Battle of the Bastards” from Game of Thrones. For players interested in more strategic battles requiring more communication and teamwork, options to join 40-player servers for Team Objective mode will also be available. ● Same Platform Parties (New for Open Beta): Players can now group up and form a party on the same platform before joining a Cross-Play match.

NOTE: PlayStation users will be able to access the Open Beta for free, without a PlayStation Plus subscription required. Xbox users will require an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play the Open Beta.

As the Open Beta approaches, dive behind the scenes of the game with Torn Banner and check out the new Developer Diary video released today.

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era from clashing swords and storms of flaming arrows to sprawling castle sieges, and more. Dominate massive battlefields while catapults tear the earth apart as players lay siege to castles, set fire to villages, and slaughter filthy peasants in the return of Team Objective maps.

Improving on the original genre-defining Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Chivalry 2 invites players to master the blade with an all-new and improved combat system that combines real-time strikes and a free-flowing combo system to speed up the action and let players become a whirlwind of steel on the battlefield. Created with the ability to fight multiple foes in mind, Chivalry 2’s combat mixes the best of both FPS and fighting game genres for an unmatched melee experience.

To stay up to date on the latest regarding Chivalry 2 news, please sign up for the Chivalry 2 newsletter on the official website, follow Tripwire Presents, join the official Chivalry 2 Discord server, and follow the developers on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

Chivalry 2 © ® 2020 Torn Banner Studios Inc. Tripwire Interactive™ and Tripwire™ are trademarks owned by Tripwire Interactive LLC. Published by Koch Media, Austria. Deep Silver® is a registered trademark of Koch Media in the USA and elsewhere.

Chivalry 2 will be released for PC exclusively on the Epic Games Store and through selected online retailers via Publisher Iceberg Interactive.

Torn Banner Studios

Torn Banner Studios is an exciting independent video game company located in Toronto, Canada. Passion and innovation are the core elements of everything that we do. We are people that truly love games and are lucky enough to be following our dreams, thanks to the incredible support from our community.

We want to go places other companies are afraid to go, because we believe great games begin with the passion of a small group of diehard fans. Those fans have the deepest understanding and appreciation for the subject they love and a vision for how it should be presented in a game. We want to breathe life into that vision and allow more people to appreciate it. We want to take on the challenging ideas that when done well create truly powerful and unique games that are remembered. You say it can’t be done? We say bring it on.

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer and founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 20 million units to date. The studio’s most recent hit release, Maneater, breaks new ground in the popular action RPG genre and finds players taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds.

Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business and now turns its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. The publishing division named “Tripwire Presents” aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative developed by Digital Lode, and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios.

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Saints Row V. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com. 

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States. 

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About Iceberg Interactive

Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie.

Known for many hit franchises including Circle Empires, Starpoint Gemini and Endless Space; the company has enjoyed recent success with Multiformat titles such as Transient, Shortest Trip to Earth, The Sojourn and Railroad Corporation. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Blazing Sails, Star Dynasties and Sacred Fire.

To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com.

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We have announced today that 0 Degrees will arrive on consoles May 19th. This chill new puzzle platformer will be available digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for US$4.99/€4.99.

Offering 40 levels of single-screen challenges, 0 Degrees is designed to be a simple but challenging affair, made deeper and more dynamic by unique physics-based elements. Players can form ice blocks to negotiate the wide variety of environmental puzzles. Blocks can be stacked, thrown, laid on top of traps or used to trigger switches. It’s up to the player to get creative and find a path from each stage’s entry to the exit portal.

About 0 Degrees

A snow-covered wonderland of platforming action awaits in 0 Degrees, a chill puzzle experience for players of any age or skill level! Take control of a bundled-up pixel art climber as they make their way across icefields, up frosted peaks, through dark caves and over treacherous pitfalls! Help them survive mysterious hazards and overcome brain-teasing obstacles that span 40 unique levels.

The objective is simple, to navigate single-screen challenges from entry to exit, then warp to the next level of escalating complexity. Locate and unlock warp points by activating switches, opening doors and finding special crystals. You’ll even be able to form ice blocks to help you negotiate dangerous gaps or reach high ledges. Stack them on top of one another, knock them over or toss them on top of spikes and switches. And if you get in a tight spot or plummet off a cliff, no worries! You can restart at the beginning of any level you’ve reached, allowing you to try again or go for better times.

Iconic Characters From The Elder Scrolls Online Cinematics join Modiphius’ Tabletop Wargame

London, UK (May 17, 2021) — Today Modiphius Entertainment, the world-renowned tabletop publisher and creator, is proud to announce the launch of The Elder Scrolls Online Cinematic Heroes, a new four-piece miniature set addition for their tabletop wargame — The Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms. Players can now bring The Elder Scrolls Online’s characters from the game’s iconic cinematics into their dice-rolling escapades. Players will soon be able to utilize The High Elf Sorceress, The Breton, The Nord, and, of course, Mannimarco, The King of Worms, in The Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms.

Be it soothing dragons with ancient hymns, keeping oblivion gates shut-tight, or just getting into scuffles with meddlesome trolls — The Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms lets fans of Bethesda’s video game series bring the world of Tamriel into an exciting wargame setting. With the addition of this highly detailed, four-piece miniature set, Modiphius is giving The Elder Scrolls Online some duly deserved representation in the tabletop world of gaming.!

“It’s tough articulating how excited we are to have TheElder Scrolls Online cinematic characters join Call to Arms,” said Chris Birch, co-founder at Modiphius Entertainment. “We’re huge fans of The Elder Scrolls universe here at Modiphius, and these miniatures were painstakingly crafted to reflect every minute detail of the beautiful character models seen in cinematics.”

This set of miniatures features: 

• Braided Beards, Pointed Ears: Be it The Breton, Mannimarco, The Nord, or The High Elf Sorceress, players can choose from four fan-favorite characters from The Elder Scrolls Online cinematics 
• Tamriel’s Finest Craftsmanship: These lavish resin miniatures sport the iconic garb and weapons each character is known for! 
• As Legend Foretold: Take these figures into existing Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms campaigns with no extra modifications needed, as they are built with existing rulesets in mind 

Dragonborn eager to get their hands on The Elder Scrolls Online Cinematic Heroes can place their orders now on the Modiphius store at £40. Additionally, The Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms Core Rules is also available starting at £35.00 GBP.

The Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms tabletop roleplaying game is published under license from Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. Elder Scrolls and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved.

More info about Modiphius Entertainment can be found by following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and the official website: www.modiphius.net

About Modiphius Entertainment
Modiphius is a British entertainment publisher working with global creative talent to develop unique creative properties. ​We publish roleplaying games, boardgames, miniatures, novels, cool accessories, and more. Our aim is to inspire those who read, play, or encounter our work with tales of heroism, adventure, and courage.

As well as our own IP: Achtung! Cthulhu, Modiphius has also published other major licensed properties from Star Trek Adventures the roleplaying game, Fallout Wasteland Warfare wargame, and Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms miniatures games, the Kung Fu Panda co-operative board game, and the forthcoming Dune: Adventures in the Imperium roleplaying game.

About Bethesda Softworks.
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as The Elder Scrolls®, Fallout®, DOOM®, QUAKE®, Wolfenstein®, Dishonored®, The Evil Within™, Prey® and RAGE®. For more information on Bethesda Softworks’ products, visit www.bethsoft.com.
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14+ Years in the Making, ROCCAT’s Iconic Competitive Gaming Mouse Gives PC Gamers the Latest, Most Responsive Tech, Including Titan Optical Switch, Titan Wheel Pro, and More

White Plains, NY – May 17, 2021 – ROCCAT, Turtle Beach Corporation’s (Nasdaq: HEAR) award-winning Hamburg, Germany-based PC peripheral brand, today announced that the Kone Pro and Kone Pro Airare now available at participating retailers worldwide and from www.roccat.com. Since debuting in 2007, the Kone mice have represented the pinnacle of ROCCAT’s precision design and have delivered the competitive feature advantages serious PC gamers need to win. The all-new Kone Pro mice combine ROCCAT’s ridiculously fast Titan Optical Switch technology – which registers mouse clicks up to 100 times faster than standard gaming mice – with the signature feel of the brand’s fan-favorite Kone shape. ROCCAT has put over a decade’s worth of research into hand sizes, grip-types, and ergonomics to make the Kone Pro feel perfectly at home in gamers’ hands. Windows Central reviewed the Kone Pro, calling it “an exceptional gaming mouse” with a 4.5/5 review score plus their “Recommended” award. The Kone Pro series mice come in Arctic White and Ash Black. The wired Kone Pro is available for a MSRP of $79.99, and the wireless Kone Pro Air is available for a MSRP of $129.99.

“The Kone Pro mice have become our most pre-ordered product since ROCCAT debuted the original Kone at Gamescom in Leipzig, Germany in 2007,” said René Korte, ROCCAT Founder and General Manager for PC peripherals at Turtle Beach. “We’ve continued to invest in the Kone and have been relentlessly refining and improving this iconic mouse design. It is why I started ROCCAT, and it’s why the Kone Pro series remains our premier performance PC gaming mouse.”

The refined shape of ROCCAT’s Kone Pro design strikes the ultimate balance between the fan-favorite features of the former Kone AIMO and spectacular performance of the Kone Pure. The Kone Pro mice include ROCCAT’s Titan Optical Switch technology for a high-quality click feel, a response rate up to 100 times faster than mechanical switches, and long-lasting durability. Also featured is ROCCAT’s acclaimed Titan Wheel Pro – a new aluminum wheel with a satisfying scroll and sensory click, providing gamers with unmatched speed and a premium feel. Pure PTFE, heat-treated skates assure smooth motion and minimal friction. Additionally, the mice feature ROCCAT’s bionic shell design, making the Kone Pro mice ultra-lightweight.

Weighing in at 66 grams and 75 grams respectively, the Kone Pro and Kone Pro Air are among the lightest gaming mice on the market. The Kone Proseries use ROCCAT’s Owl-Eye 19K dpi optical sensor for accuracy, as the high-performance sensor allows for precision translation from movement to gameplay. The Kone Pro comes with the PhantomFlex cable for a feeling of unrestricted motion. For even greater freedom, the Kone Pro Air is wireless, with dual connectivity possible via Bluetooth and the included wireless transmitter. The Kone Pro Air’s Rapid Charge feature provides five hours of gameplay with just a 10-minute charge, while Stellar Wireless delivers over 100 hours of continuous gameplay with a full charge.

Both models also offer ROCCAT’s alluring AIMO RGB lighting abilities to synchronize with compatible AIMO-enabled products for multi-device illumination patterns. Able to produce 16.8 million colors, the Kone Pro and Kone Pro Air can connect with other ROCCAT desktop devices for optimalRGB lighting coordination.

For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.com and be sure to follow ROCCAT on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.com) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, and professionals that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Hit the highway in the sequel to the #1 smash-hit iOS title

Helsinki, Finland — May 17th, 2021– Indie publisher Cornfox & Bros today announced that the motorcycling platformer Bike Baron 2 will be coming to iOS on May 27th. Developed by Mountain Sheep and Mureena (the team behind Bike Baron, Badland 1 & 2, the Minigore series and Ice Rage), Bike Baron 2 amasses inspiration from platformers, puzzle, sandbox and racing genres, promising hours of competition, daily challenges and spectacular races for players.

“We are very excited to bring Bike Baron 2 to the players,” said Heikki Repo, Creative Director from Cornfox & Bros. “We’ve listened to what the community loved so much about the original and hope to beat the level of cartoony action and chaos in the sequel. Pre-order Bike Baron 2 today to make sure you don’t miss out on the high octane mayhem!”

Unleash your inner daredevil in Bike Baron 2, with over 50 thrilling and adrenaline-filled tracks to compete in daily tournaments, online challenges and regular content updates. There’s no time for pit-stops, as players test the pixel-perfect controls and tight physics in order to brave the dramatic monster jumps and hazardous contraptions. With immense replayability, insane tracks and a humorous setting, race, crash, improve and repeat – the competition is going to be fierce!

Apple Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/bike-baron-2/id1536107653
Visit the Bike Baron 2 website: https://www.bikebaron2.com/
Like Bike Baron 2 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBikeBaron/
Follow the Cornfox & Bros Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cornfox
Subscribe to the Cornfox & Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CornfoxBros/

About Cornfox & Brothers
Founded in 2010 by brothers Jukka & Antti Viljamaa and Heikki Repo, Cornfox & Brothers is a Finnish-based independent game developer with a passion for delivering memorable, story-driven experiences for gamers of all kinds, and on all platforms. The team is mostly known for the acclaimed adventure RPG Oceanhorn franchise that has been nominated for and won several awards globally. For more information, visit: https://www.cornfox.com

“The Odyssey”, Elite Dangerous: Odyssey’s launch trailer, signals the start of a new era for the long-standing space epic ahead of its 19 May release

Cambridge, UK – 18 May 2021. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) confirmed today that, after a successful 5-week public Alpha phase, Elite Dangerous: Odyssey, releases on 19 May for Windows PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and FrontierStore.net.

Building upon an install base of 12 million Elite owners, the launch of Elite Dangerous: Odyssey marks the next exciting step in Frontier’s long-term vision for Elite Dangerous, heralding the start of a new era for the definitive space simulation. Odyssey allows players to touch down on newly accessible planets with light atmospheres beautifully rendered by stunning new technology; to explore, to engage in combat and trade, take on missions, work together or alone over their surfaces with complete freedom from a first person, feet-on-the-ground perspective.

This new on-foot expansion is seamlessly integrated with the classic galaxy-spanning Elite Dangerous experience, adding a new and exciting layer of detail and gameplay opportunities that provide new depth within Elite Dangerous’ full scale Milky Way. Being adventurous explorers or callous bounty hunters, every Commander will be able to customize their Odyssey experience by acquiring specialized space suits and gear tailored to their chosen paths.

David Braben, Frontier’s CEO and founder, said:

“This is the next step in what has already been an incredible journey and labour of love with Elite Dangerous since the Kickstarter over eight years ago. The team have pulled off a fantastic achievement here across a mind-bending scale – from the detail within a human footprint to the vast distances across stellar systems and beyond is breathtaking, in a rich, detailed and accurate recreation of the Milky Way in 1:1 scale. For me it is not just the detailed exploration and combat, but the gothic beauty of watching stars, planets, moons, moons-of-moons rise and fall or slowly pirouette in their often complex paths in the night sky, while each tiny dot or nebula in that sky is really there and can be visited.”

Prospective Commanders still have the chance to get hold of the exclusive Pioneer suit skin pre-ordering the Elite Dangerous: Odyssey expansion with an SRP of £29.99/$39.99/€34.99, or the new Deluxe Edition, with an SRP of £34.99/$44.99/€39.99. This includes the Odyssey expansion and the official soundtrack.

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey releases on PC on 19 May, via the FrontierStore.net, Steam and the Epic Games Store. Releases on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system are planned for autumn 2021.

For more information, follow Elite Dangerous on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Visit the Elite Dangerous official website at elitedangerous.com.

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About Elite Dangerous
Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy. Some may know you as an ally; others will call you a pirate, a bounty hunter, a smuggler, an explorer, an assassin, a hero… Fly with friends, fight for a cause or go it alone. Your actions change the galaxy around you in an ever-unfolding story. Explore a detailed 1:1 model of our real galaxy, and be the first to discover one of 400 billion star systems. Start with a small starship and a handful of credits, and do whatever it takes to earn the skill, knowledge, wealth and power to stand among the ranks of the Elite.
 
About Frontier
Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.

Registrations now open for official TFT Reckoning OCE series hosted by ORDER with Riot Games.

• Registrations are now open for the official Teamfight Tactics Reckoning Oceania Series, hosted by ORDER in partnership with Riot Games.
• The series is the official OCE pathway to the TFT Reckoning World Championship to be held in China later this year.
• Open qualifiers begin May 22, with a mid-set invitational held in July, culminating in a Regional Finals September 4-5.
• In addition, fans will be treated to an exhibition event showcasing the best players from Oceania and SouthEast Asia highlighting the region’s top talent.

May 18, 2021

Registrations are now open for the official Teamfight Tactics Reckoning Oceania series hosted by ORDER in partnership with Riot Games, with the first open qualifier kicking off on May 22.

With a combined prize pool of $13,500 AUD, the series will feature a new format consisting of online open qualifiers and a mid-set invitational, culminating into the Regional Finals hosted on September 4-5. The Regional Finals will see the top 16 TFT players battling it out to crown Oceania’s regional champion.  The OCE representative will continue on to the TFT Reckoning World Championship, which for the first time, will be a live, in-person event held in China later this year.

ORDER is excited to again partner with Riot Games, having previously hosted the OCE TFT FATES Series earlier in the year. In addition to hosting the official series, ORDER will also be providing training and scrim opportunities for OCE’s top 16 regional competitors to prepare them for the Regional Finals and, for one, their international appearance on the world stage.

Open Qualifiers — May 22 – July 4

There will be four open qualifiers throughout Set 5, starting May 22, with the top eight players from each round qualifying for the Reckoning Mid-Set Invitational in July. Each open qualifier offers a prize pool of $600 AUD.

●  Open Qualifier 1: May 22-23                                                                                             
●  Open Qualifier 2: June 5-6                                                                                                
●  Open Qualifier 3: June 19-20
●  Open Qualifier 4: July 3-4

Snapshot Ladder Leaderboard

In addition, 32 players from the snapshot ladder leaderboard will join the Reckoning Mid-Set Invitational. Updated on Wednesdays at 12:01am AEST, starting May 12, the leaderboard will highlight each week’s top 75 players from the official TFT in-game Challenger ladder.

To be eligible, players must play a minimum of 10 ranked matches each week with the leaderboard designed to award the most consistent performing competitors. Accommodating for rough patches, each player’s lowest scoring week will be dropped from their overall score total. On July 1, the top 32 players from throughout the set will qualify for the Reckoning Mid-Set Invitational.

More info on the Ladder Snapshot Leaderboard can be found at ocetft.com/ladder
                                                                                               
Reckoning Mid-Set Invitational — July 10-11 & 17-18

The Reckoning Mid-Set Invitational will feature the best 64 players from the open qualifiers and ladder leaderboard. They will battle it out over two weekends for a prize pool of $4,500 AUD, with the top 16 players proceeding to the Regional Finals. Players can qualify for the Mid-Set Invitational via two methods:                                                                                                                                
●  32 players – top 8 from each Open Qualifier
●  32 players – from the Snapshot Ladder Leaderboard
                                                                                   

OCE Regional Finals — September 4-5

The Regional Finals will be held September 4-5, and will showcase the best 16 players in the region. They’ll be competing for a share of $6,600 AUD and the chance to represent Oceania at the TFT Reckoning World Championship!

OCE vs SEA Showdown

In support of the wider TFT community, ORDER also has announced plans to host an exhibition event bringing together some of the best players from Southeast Asia and Oceania. The friendly battle will help highlight the quality of TFT talent across the APAC region and provide additional entertainment for fans worldwide. Details to be announced closer to the date.

Players and fans can head to ocetft.com for more information, updated leaderboards and to join the official Discord.

For the latest news and highlights, follow @ocetft.

About ORDER

ORDER is the leading team in Australian esports. Consistently performing across the biggest esports in Australia; CS:GO, Rainbow 6, Valorant, League of Legends, and Street Fighter. ORDER is a globally recognised and nationally dominant team with an aim to create a mainstream brand helping to shape the future of gaming culture, supported by brand partners Logitech G, Alienware, PUMA and Intel.

Fender and Citizen Watch Collaborations Detailed Alongside Patch 5.55 Release Date

LONDON (17^th May, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® unveiled new information on Patch 5.55 for FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online ahead of the release of Endwalker™, the highly anticipated fourth expansion pack for the award-winning MMO.

During Saturday’s Letter from the Producer LIVE stream, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida outlined new content fans can expect from Patch 5.55 and beyond as FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers comes to an end.

Patch 5.55 will launch on 25^th May, bringing additions to the main scenario questline, YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse and Save the Queen questlines, as well as marking the start of official service for the PlayStation®5 version following an open beta period.

Yoshida also outlined the upcoming special event calendar, which includes the Make It Rain in-game event in July, the Moonfire Faire and The Rising in-game events in August, and a return of the FINAL FANTASY XV collaboration in September.

Further Patch 5.55 details outlined during the livestream can be found below:

• Patch 5.5 Main Scenario, Part II – The second part of this final main scenario update before Endwalker sets the stage for the upcoming expansion in grand fashion.
• YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse – Additional YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse story has been added to this epic crossover questline.
• “Save the Queen” Questline Update – This latest update includes a new field area, “Zadnor,” an increased resistance rank cap of 25, final enhancement of resistance weapons, and new large-scale battle content Dalriada for up to 48 players.

In addition, SQUARE ENIX announced collaborations with guitar powerhouse Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (“Fender”) and CITIZEN to create premium, FINAL FANTASY XIV-themed goods for fans to enjoy, as well as the upcoming release of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers — The Art of Reflection -Histories Unwritten-, the second art book for the critically acclaimed expansion pack.

Debuted during the Letter from the Producer LIVE at FINAL FANTASY XIV Digital Fan Festival 2021, electric guitar manufacturer Fender has created a limited run of FINAL FANTASY XIV STRATOCASTER® guitars, featuring imitation crystal detailing, custom branding on the neck, and a custom, vintage-style hard shell case adorned with the FINAL FANTASY XIV logo. Fender will begin to take pre-orders for the FINAL FANTASY XIV STRATOCASTER® guitars in the Americas, EMEA and Australia in late 2021 and ship in early 2022.

Players can also look forward to the electric guitar’s addition in-game as the newest instrument for performance actions. The in-game model is inspired by the FINAL FANTASY XIV STRATOCASTER guitar and will feature the ability to switch between five different audio tones, including clean and distorted sounds. Additionally, players can also enjoy special performance features for the guitar including pick slide and mute effects. Furthermore, a new indoor furnishing—the Magitek Electric Guitar—designed after the FINAL FANTASY XIV version of the Stratocaster®, will be available to purchase in the Manderville Gold Saucer.

CITIZEN is also working in collaboration with SQUARE ENIX to create two FINAL FANTASY XIV-themed watches—named the LIGHT and DARKNESS models—inspired by a crystal of light and the Warriors of Darkness, respectively. Designed under the full supervision of the FINAL FANTASY XIV development team, both models have simple, classic designs suitable for any occasion and let owners feel connected to the FINAL FANTASY XIV universe as they go about their day. These new models will be available for pre-order on the SQUARE ENIX Store from today until Wednesday 30^th June at 3:59pm BST in both LIGHT and DARKNESS varieties.

In addition, the company announced the upcoming release of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers — The Art of Reflection -Histories Unwritten-, the second art book for the MMO’s critically acclaimed expansion pack. Now available for pre-order from the Square Enix Store and book retailers, this deluxe, large-format volume showcases artwork from YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse and the Eden raid series, as well as concept art of characters, environments, and more. The art book will also include a bonus code to redeem an in-game “Wind-up Runar” minion.

The book is available for pre-order on the Square Enix Store, alongside a variety of new items debuted in celebration of Final Fantasy XIV Digital Fan Festival 2021, including character figures, a set of Ascian-themed wine glasses, jewellery, a series of job icon-patterned accessories, and more: https://sqex.to/ShmwF

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn — The Art of Eorzea -Another Dawn- will also be republished as a new, physical edition, scheduled for release on 8^th February, 2022. The physical edition of this book will include a bonus code to redeem an in-game “Wind-up Enterprise” minion, and is available for pre-order: https://sqex.to/esC20

Furthermore, six previously released artbooks have been confirmed for digital release by Square Enix Manga & Books imprints:

• Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn — The Art of Eorzea – Another Dawn –
• Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward — The Art of Ishgard – Stone & Steel –
• Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward — The Art of Ishgard -Scars of War –
• Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood — Art of the Revolution – Western Memories –
• Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood — Art of the Revolution – Eastern Memories –
• Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers — The Art of Reflection – Histories Forsaken –

Players will now be able to enjoy the art of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online digitally, with e-book editions* becoming available for purchase from book retailers beginning 8^th February, 2022.

*Digital editions of the art book will not include in-game item bonus codes.

The recently announced fourth expansion pack of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga, Endwalker, is scheduled to release 23^rd November, 2021 for PC, Mac, the PlayStation®5 system, and the PlayStation®4 system. Endwalker is the culmination of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story, in which Warriors of Light will encounter an even greater calamity than ever before, and will bring an abundance of new content, including multiple new jobs, an increased level cap, vast new areas, adjustments to the battle system, as well as a variety of new battle, crafter and gatherer content.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker’s full trailer can be found here: https://youtu.be/I4uwkvxsUac

Visit the official FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker site here:

” https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/

With over 22 million total registered players and a new expansion on the way, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn and the Heavensward™ expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime.

Related Links

Endwalker Teaser Site: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/
The Lodestone®: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
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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 161 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

ABOUT FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION:

Since 1946, Fender has revolutionized music and culture as one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (Fender)–whose portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch® guitars, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Bigsby®–follows a player-centric approach to crafting the highest-quality instruments and digital experiences across genres. Since 2015, Fender’s digital arm has introduced a new ecosystem of products and interactive experiences to accompany players at every stage of their musical journey. This includes innovative apps and learning platforms designed to complement Fender guitars, amplifiers, effects pedals, accessories and pro-audio gear, and inspire players through an immersive musical experience. Fender is dedicated to unlocking the power of musical expression for all players, from beginners to history-making legends. In 2021, Fender celebrates 75 years of giving artists “wings to fly,” carrying on the vision of its founder, Leo Fender, and connecting players through a shared love of music.

ABOUT FENDER MUSIC CO. LTD:

Fender Music Co., Ltd. is the Japanese subsidiary and APAC Headquarters of FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION, a global guitar and amplifier production company founded in 1946. Since its establishment in April 2015, the company has been engaged in the sales, promotion, quality control, and customer support of FENDER®’s flagship guitar and bass products, TELECASTER®, STRATOCASTER®, PRECISION BASS®, JAZZ BASS®, as well as the TWIN REVERB, amplifiers, audio equipment, and lifestyle goods in the Japanese and Asian markets. We aim to be a “brand that supports all players” and support everyone who loves music. http://fender.co.jp

About CITIZEN WATCH

CITIZEN WATCH is a true manufacture d’horlogerie with a comprehensive manufacturing process that extends from creating a watch’s individual components to its final assembly. The company operates in more than 140 countries and regions around the world. Since its founding in 1918, CITIZEN has held the belief of “Better Starts Now” — that is, no matter who you are and what you do, it is always possible to make something better, and now is the time to start doing it. Based this belief, we have created watches, invented and improved technologies and explored the future of watches such as our proprietary light-powered Eco-Drive technology and state-of-the-art satellite-synchronized timekeeping

*The final design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

FINAL FANTASY XIV © 2010 – 2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: ENDWALKER © 2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.  All Rights Reserved.

LOGO ILLUSTRATION: ©2021 YOSHITAKA AMANO

All current global employees and new hires who join the company before September 2021 are eligible to receive free private KRAFTON shares

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – MAY 14, 2021 – KRAFTON, Inc. Chairman, Byung Gyu (BG) Chang, recently announced plans to give up to $89 million USD in private KRAFTON shares to all current global team members and new hires who join the company before September 2021.

Given the complexities of the South Korean market, participation in an upcoming Employee Stock Ownership Program is limited to domestic team members. To support overseas members, BG decided to privately gift his own KRAFTON shares to all global employees. Through an internal email to global employees, BG Chang expressed his gratitude towards all members of KRAFTON, noting the company’s continued success would not be possible without the dedicated individuals across the world who are driving toward a common goal – to make KRAFTON one of the top entertainment property creators in the world.

“This gesture is an expression of my passion and commitment to our global audience, market, and employees,” said BG Chang, Chairman of KRAFTON, Inc. “It brings me joy to be able to invest in our team members as they have helped build the company into what it is today. Together, we will continue to build KRAFTON into something greater.”

In addition to fostering the growth of its talent through a competitive compensation system and various new internal company initiatives, KRAFTON is actively recruiting some of the world’s top talent in a bid to hire an additional 700 employees throughout the next year.

For more information about KRAFTON, please visit https://www.krafton.com/.
 

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About KRAFTON, Inc.
KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development teams responsible for various entertainment properties, including PUBG, PUBG: NEW STATE, ELYON, and TERA. The name, which is derived from the word craftsmanship, is an acknowledgment of the company’s never-ending pursuit of innovation and creating engaging experiences. KRAFTON currently consists of PUBG Studio, Striking Distance Studios, Bluehole Studio, and RisingWings. For more information about KRAFTON, please visit https://www.krafton.com.