CD Projekt Red released a brand new video taking a deep dive into Cyberpunk 2077’ssoundtrack. The video features artists like Run the Jewels and Nina Kraviz talking about their performances and how it fits into the game’s rough world. The soundtrack mixes a variety of genres, from hard rap to traditional video game scores from some of the biggest names in music. Particularly special is Refused’s performance as the band Samurai, a chrome rock band that has long been part of the Cyberpunk lore.
Additionally, Grimes appeared at The Game Awards 2019 as a representative of the Cyberpunk 2077team to perform her song “4ÆM.” The performance features some impressive production values rivallng some of the major performances at the Grammy Awards and MTV’s VMAs. The electronic pop song was made specifically for Cyberpunk 2077. Grimes will also provide the voice for the character Lizzy Wizzy.
Cyberpunk 2077 launches on 16 April 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. A Google Stadia version is coming some time after the other three platforms.
BATTLE-HARDENED SPIRITS
SUMMONED FOR NEW COMBAT IN SPELLBOUND MOBILE MMORPG SPIRITWISH
Nexon’s new fantasy-adventure
game earns new characters, quests and more for iOS and Android
SEOUL –
Dec. 11, 2019 – A
magical roster of powerful heroes engage in simultaneous multi-character
gameplay in the enchanted world of Spiritwish, the massive multiplayer
online role-playing game (MMORPG) from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online
and mobile games. Beginning today, mobile players around the world can
experience Spiritwish’s latest content update for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Spiritwish invites players to take command of
a team of heroes as they follow in the footsteps of the Three Gods for control
of the ancient relics to protect the land of Kaleva against looming evil. Spiritwish’s
unprecedented simultaneous multi-character gameplay allowsplayers
the ability to control three heroes at a time while boasting a unique MMORPG
experience on mobile devices.
Today, Spiritwish
grows with a myriad of new features including:
Spirit System – Players can now summon spirits to assist in battle by obtaining
them from the Event Dungeon. Spirits will follow players’ reader character
after they are summoned.and bestow unique powers and effects
Fresh Characters – Two new heroes are now available to enlist in battle, including
the melee-ready Barbarian who uses his Heavy Sword to deal ranged damage,
and the Monk who can heal allies while fighting with a Light Club and
Shield
Christmas Event – A new World Boss “Snowman” has arrived in the Vanhakivi Ruins
area. Players who defeat the boss will earn the Snowman Box, which
contains Christmas event accessories including Rings, Necklaces and other
surprises
Daunting Quests – Players can complete the new Minstrel and Noita Recruitment
Quests to unlock their respective character cards for exclusive insight
about their backgrounds
Festive Decorations – Five new types of Christmas-themed costumes are available during
the Christmas event, and Kaleva Village is now decorated for celebration
Additional Events – Players can also participate in the “Getting Started” Journey
event for exclusive prizes, along with missions and daily dungeons for
Monk.
Long ago,
legendary heroes known as the Three Gods created an era of peace across their
bountiful kingdom by overseeing powerful ancient artifacts. When war erupted
between two factions ‘Pohjola’ and ‘Kaleva’ for control of the relics, the
kingdom fell into disarray. Now, a new band of adventurers is tasked with
eradicating the vile monsters who have spawned within the kingdom as a result
of the skirmish.
Spiritwish
is the latest
project from the developers at NEON Studio, best known for their work on Ragnarok,
Granado, Espada and Tree of Savior. Today’s content update
arrives after it rose to the top of the mobile game charts in Korea, earning
fourth and third in revenue on Google Play and the App Store, respectively.
About NEXON Co. Ltd. NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a
worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in
1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively
multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions
and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is
free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their
experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The
Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo
Stock Exchange.
EXPAND YOUR EMPIRE TO THE
ARCTIC IN ANNO 1800’s third dlc THE PASSAGE
Play Anno for Free Dec 11-18, including the New Co-op
Mode and Statistics System Available Today as a Free Updates for All Anno 1800
Players!
Sydney, Australia — December 11, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Anno 1800™, the latest installment in the successful city-building and strategic franchise, is releasing its third DLC: The Passage, included in the Season Pass, on Windows PC. Inviting players to the frozen north, The Passage is Anno 1800’s largest content release. In addition to The Passage, players can also experience the new the co-op mode and in-depth statistics system as accompanying free updates. Finally, new players will be able to discover and play Anno 1800 for free on Uplay and the Epic Game Store for a week from December 11-18.
The Passage brings an all new dimension to the world
of Anno 1800, inviting players to conquer the Arctic season. Harsh weather
conditions bring an entirely new element to the gameplay, alongside the new
heating mechanic that will encourage players to rethink their approach to
creating layouts as they will have to keep their residents warm and healthy.
For the first time, players will be able to construct a fleet of airships that
will speed up trade across their entire empire. The new region is an exciting
adventure for everyone, but a true challenge for achievers who want to conquer
the wasteland in order to reap significant rewards. The Passage brings new
gameplay mechanics, such as conquering the sky with airships, 2 new citizen
tiers, 7 new production chains, 32 new buildings, 60 new quests, 80 new items
and much more.
Beginning
December 11 until December 18*, players will be able to discover Anno 1800
(including Tiers 1 to Tiers 3) for free on Uplay and the Epic Games Store. Players can also experience the base game along with
two new features releasing today as free updates for all Anno 1800 players:
The
Co-Op mode will allow players to share the responsibilities
of raising and managing an industrial empire. Up to four factions will be
able to compete in the same match involving until 16 players.
In-depth
statistics system showing players detailed stats on production and
consumption of all their goods across all islands.
With the holiday season approaching, Anno 1800 is
bringing some cheerful spirit with the all new Holiday pack, which allows
players to decorate their cities in a festive style. This DLC pack includes a
wide range of cosmetics ornaments with 23 new items. Between the festive
carousel, Christmas trees, snowman, lanterns, and much more, players can
transform all industrial cities into a holiday wonderland.
Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Anno 1800 provides players
with countless opportunities to prove their skills as a ruler. Players can
create huge metropolises, plan efficient logistics networks, settle an exotic
new continent, send out global expeditions, and dominate their opponents by
diplomacy, trade or warfare. The Anno 1800 post-launch plan offers new
adventures, challenges and tools to the players. The Season Pass includes three
DLCs : Sunken Treasures, Botanica and The Passage. In addition, regular updates
are bringing new free content available for all players.
While the release of The Passage completes the Season
Pass content, the Anno 1800 development team remains dedicated to supporting
the game post-launch. The team is working on new content and features to expand
the world of the industrial revolution for next year and will have more
information to share at a later date.
For more than two years, Anno 1800 has
invited players to take part in the creation and the development of the game by
giving feedback through the Anno Union. So far, more than 200 blogs have been
published, 18,000 comments posted, and 5 community contests organized. This
collaboration between players and the studio enables the development team to
shape the game and add requested community features.
Anno 1800 is available digitally on the Ubisoft Store
and the Epic Games store for Windows PC. The Passage can be purchased as part
of the Anno 1800 Season Pass for $36.95 or individually for $22.95 and is
downloadable for players who already own the Season Pass. In addition, players
can purchase the Gold Edition of Anno 1800, including the Digital Deluxe Edition**
of the game and the Season Pass.
*This
software is a free demo of Anno 1800, playable from 11th December, 2019 2pm CET
to 18th December, 2019 6pm CET. This demo is provided AS-IS, may not contain the same content as the
full/final game, may not function as expected, and may crash. Please note that maintenance may also occur at any
time during this period, rendering you unable to access parts or all of the
demo. Ubisoft does not commit to providing customer support for the demo.
**In
the Digital Deluxe Edition, players will receive the base game and will get
access to the Digital Deluxe Content, including the additional content “The
Anarchist,” the game soundtrack, an art book and exclusive company logos.
About Ubisoft Mainz:
The
teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters.
Operating from a historic city in the heartland of Germany, the studio develops
genre pushing games like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise
to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the
upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.
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, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry
and Watch Dogs. 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 2018–19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of
€2,029 million. To learn more, please visit ubisoft.com.
Topple Giants in Tribes of Midgard’s Final Open
Beta Before Early Access
Play on Steam December 11 Through December 15
MONTREAL — Dec. 10, 2019 —Tribes of Midgard, the cooperative survival game from Norsfell where up to 10 players fiercely fight Giants during Ragnarök, debuts new content requested community features in the third and final open beta before Early Access from December 11 4:00 AM Eastern through December 15 at 11:59 PM Eastern.
Rekindle friendships and
form new ones by banding together to defend your village from Giants on a
warpath to Asgard in hopes of overthrowing the Gods. Prepare for the onslaught
of evil by gathering materials for ever-more-powerful weapons and armor. Engage
in hack-and-slash action combat and unleash devastating skills on dark elves,
trolls, and creatures from Hel.
This last open beta
includes a host of new features sure to provide the best tools any Viking needs
to keep fighting until their last breath:
New war chest to share items between other villagers
Over 20 new enemies with unpredictable Spells
3 Types of merchants to discover in the wild
Explosive jars to keep dangerous creatures at
bay
A new armor set and ways to gain experience
New emotes and voice lines to communicate
Mouse/Keyboard remapping options
Admin rights to keep everything positive
And much more
Tribes of Midgard’s last open beta before Early Access will be
playable on Steam in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian and
Ukrainian and begins December 11 at 4:00 AM ET and runs until December 15,
11:59 PM ET.
“As this is our final
open beta before Tribes of Midgard’s Early Access, Norsfell wanted to
introduce our community’s most-requested features,” said Julian Maroda, CEO and
Creative Director for Norsfell. “Additions like the war chest really mesh with
the spirit of joyous camaraderie in the face of adversity we aim our game to
inspire.”
Tribes of Midgard comes to Steam and consoles 2020. For more
information, please visit the official Tribes of MidgardDiscord, and follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram.
About Norsfell
Norsfell was founded by
a group of brave adventurers with a dream: to forge new genres that bring
people together. They chose to call their new banner “Norsfell”, a mix of
“Norse” and “Fell” (“Mountain” in old Norse) to show their desire to achieve
great things, no matter how big.
For more information
about Norsfell, please visit its official website and follow them on Twitter.
RESIDENT EVIL™ 3 MODERNIZES THE CLIMACTIC EVENTS OF RACCOON CITY IN
APRIL 2020
Outlast the Terrifying Nemesis in Resident Evil™ 3 or a Devious Mastermind in
the Online Asymmetrical Multiplayer Game Resident Evil™ Resistance
SYDNEY – Dec. 11, 2019 – Today on PlayStation’s State of Play
broadcast, Capcom celebrated the 20th anniversary of the survival horror
classic Resident Evil™ 3: Nemesis by unveiling a completely reimagined Resident
Evil™ 3. On the heels of the award-winning Resident Evil™ 2,
this highly demanded follow-up in the 94 million unit selling franchise once
again utilizes Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine to complete the Raccoon City
story arc. Resident Evil 3 stars Jill Valentine – one of video
games’ most iconic heroines – as she escapes from a crumbling Raccoon City
while being pursued by the unrelenting bioweapon Nemesis. Players can also
participate in previously untold Umbrella experiments on the outskirts of
Raccoon City in the included online asymmetrical multiplayer game Resident
Evil™ Resistance, previously known as the working title Project Resistance.
Resident Evil 3 will be available on PlayStation®4 computer
entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and
Steam on April 3, 2020.
Resident Evil 3 is set amidst the nightmarish outbreak of the
T-virus, a biological weapon developed by the pharmaceutical company Umbrella
Corporation. The game marks the debut of Nemesis – a towering humanoid
bioweapon designed for both brutality and high-functioning intelligence – whose
dogged hunt of S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine made him an icon of the Resident
Evil™ series. Armed with an arsenal of high-powered weaponry and wrapped in
a black suit to hide his mutilated features, Nemesis will maim, pulverize or
destroy any obstacle on the path to his target.
Jill’s harrowing escape takes place in the
panic-stricken hours leading up to and following the events of the acclaimed
best-selling Resident Evil 2. Intense combat and puzzle solving combine
to deliver the heart-pounding final chapter of Raccoon City’s collapse. The
horrific settings from the original game and new content come to life as never
before with RE Engine, previously utilized to create the acclaimed Resident
Evil™ 7 biohazard, Resident Evil 2 and Devil May Cry™ 5 with
high-definition graphics and modernized gameplay mechanics.
Complementing the action-packed single player
campaign is Resident Evil Resistance, an asymmetrical 4 vs. 1
multiplayer game originally unveiled as a working title at Tokyo Game Show
earlier this year. As the Mastermind behind the scenes, players can assume the
role of key Resident Evil characters like Annette Birkin in a series of
deadly experiments. Manipulate the environment and wield a deck of cards to
place vicious creatures, set traps and weaponized security cameras to snare
hapless Survivors. A first for the franchise, Masterminds can even directly
control elite bioweapons like G-Birkin and Tyrant. In turn, four Survivors must
effectively work together, making the most of a variety of weapons and each
player’s unique special abilities, to stand a chance of escaping the experiment
before time runs out.
Resident Evil 3 will be available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Steam on April 3, 2020.
ABOUT CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer,
publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs,
handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created
hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster
Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom
maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and
Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information
about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com
or www.capcom-europe.com.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are
registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace
Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and Resident Evil are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. and/or
other countries. Street Fighter is a trademark and/or registered trademark of
Capcom U.S.A., Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and
trade names are the property of their respective owners. “PlayStation” and the
“PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS4” is a trademark of Sony
Interactive Entertainment Inc.
KINGDOM HEARTS III KICKS OFF 2020 WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RE MIND DLC
SYDNEY, 11th December
2019 – Square Enix Ltd., invites
Keyblade wielders dive back into the journey with Sora and friends in the KINGDOM
HEARTSIII Re Mind DLC, coming to the PlayStation®4 computer
entertainment system on 23rd January 2020 and Xbox One family of
devices on 25th February 2020.
For players who have completed KINGDOM HEARTS III, the Re Mind DLC provides a new playable episode as Sora adventures to make his way back to his friends and discovers truths that he has never before imagined. The new Re Mind trailer gives players a first look at the FINAL FANTASY® characters set to appear in the DLC, showcasing a glimpse of fan favourite Aerith from FINAL FANTASY VII.
In Re Mind, players will be able to
take on multiple boss battles, a Limitcut and Secret Episode, a new greeting
mode, slideshow features and a new “Premium Menu” mode that includes diverse
difficulty settings and gameplay challenges.
Additionally, a free patch update
(Version 1.07) is set to be released in January for all KINGDOM HEARTS III
players which includes a main story update, new abilities and a new form for
Sora along with the addition of Keyblades, “Oathkeeper” and “Oblivion”. Players
will also be able to utilise expanded sharing features from January.
KINGDOM
HEARTS III is available for the Xbox One family of
devices including Xbox One X and PlayStation®4 system now. The Re Mind DLC will be available
for the PlayStation®4 system on 23 January 2020, and on the Xbox one Family of
Devices on 25th February 2020.
Nintendo Switch Gets Riverbond,
Family-Friendly Co-op Dungeon Crawler Today
Free Content Update, Launch Discount,
Steam Remote Play Together
TORONTO – 10 Dec. 2019 –Riverbond, the shoot-and-slash dungeon crawler from Cococucumber, welcomes solo adventurers and couch co-op friends with a brand new world “Crystalwatch” and an abundance of new skins on Nintendo Switch today. This free update also brings the treasure trove of new content for free to Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Set out for epic
adventure through nine fantastical worlds, beautifully rendered in a charming
voxel art style. An ethereal land awaits with the newest addition of
Crystalwatch, where fearsome lizard foes and peaceful badger monks clash in
brilliant crystalline environments. Hack, slash and explode hordes of adorable
enemies solo or with drop-in party members. Explore soaring castles and
wonderous valleys to unearth swords, spears, laser guns, and a plethora of
quirky weapons.
Riverbond’s enchanting adventures and cute
characters—including indie crossover skins like Shovel Knight, Raz Aquato from Psychonauts,
The Kid from Bastion, Spelunky Guy, and more—belie tightly focused
combat with lightning speed. Venture into the nooks and crannies of each level
in search of loot, complete mission objectives and slice through mobs of
enemies to level the field in fearsome boss fights.
Team up with up to four
players on the couch to bash some baddies or, on Steam, tap intoSteam Remote Play
Together to unite friends from
afar to play co-operatively online. With a responsive hack and slash controls
and retro action that pays homage to top-down adventures of yesteryear, Riverbond
breathes new life with vibrant voxels and classic drop-in, drop-out co-op.
“Just in time for the
holiday season, we invite friends and families to jump into the co-op,
action-packed world of Riverbond on Nintendo Switch” said Vanessa Chia,
Co-Founder and Art Director of Cococucumber. “We hope the nostalgic spirit that
runs through this game will inspire you to forge bonds, and to create lasting
memories of adventures together.”
Riverbond is now available onNintendo Switch,Steam for PC,PlayStation 4, andXbox One. A 20% discount for all platforms celebrates
the Nintendo Switch launch and a free update brings the new world Crystalwatch
and the Spelunky Guy crossover character to all platforms.
Riverbond supports Steam Remote Play Together for co-op play online, and
localization is available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish,
Russian, Polish, Spanish (Latin America), Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified
Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Cococucumber is a
Toronto-based independent game studio co-founded by Vanessa Chia and Martin
Gauvreau. Their team aims to create original titles across all platforms for
players of all ages. Since their journey in game development began,
Cococucumber has published two other titles: Bunny Bonker and Planet
of the Eyes.
Series Favorite Adam Hunter Makes
Long-Awaited Return in Streets of Rage 4
Yellow-Clad
Slugger Makes First Playable Appearance Since Original Streets of Rage
PARIS (Dec. 10, 2019) – Publisher and co-developer Dotemu (publisher of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, Windjammers 1, developer of Windjammers 2) together with co-developers Lizardcube (developer of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap) and Guard Crush Games (developer of Streets of Fury) is proud to announce the return of the fan-favorite brawler Adam Hunter as a playable fighter in Streets of Rage 4. The news was revealed during today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase ahead of the long-awaited revival of SEGA’s genre-defining beat ‘em up reaching PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.
An accompanying trailer showcases Adam’s dapper re-design and return to action, after the player unlock him during the story mode. New gameplay demonstrates his versatile screen-clearing combos as well as his special moves and dash ability, each unique to him from the rest of the game’s roster. Watch Adam thrash baddies beside his daughter Cherry and returning allies Axel and Blaze in the full video
Streets of Rage 4 is the first mainline series entry in more than 25 years, adding depth to its classic combat and new playable fighters in a revitalization of the iconic beat ‘em up games. Featuring strikingly stylistic hand-drawn animation recalling the preceding trilogy’s gritty soul and original music from series composers Yūzō Koshiro (Streets of Rage 1, 2, & 3, Sonic the Hedgehog), Motohiro Kawashima (Streets of Rage 2 & 3, Shinobi II), and an all-star lineup of contributing guest musicians, Streets of Rage 4 pays tribute to the franchise’s legacy while leaving its own distinctive impact on the brawler genre.
About
Dotemu Dotemu is a
French video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro
games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic
video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more.
Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the
Dotemu team has published a number of global top-sellers across both PC and
console including Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, with additional development
and publishing work on Windjammers 1 and 2, several games in the Ys series, and
more.
Founded
in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain
the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered
gems for a new generation of gamers.
About
Lizardcube Lizardcube is a
Parisian games studio founded by game industry veteran Omar Cornut (Pixeljunk
Shooter, Tearaway, Soul Bubbles, Dear ImGui) and traditional comic/animation
artist Ben Fiquet (Soul Bubbles). It is best known for the acclaimed remake of
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, praised for its gorgeous art style and retro
engineering marvel.
About
Guard Crush Games Guard Crush
Games was founded in 2009 by Jordi Asensio and Cyrille Lagarigue based on their
passion for classic beat-em-up and side scrolling titles. The team is best
known for its XBox 360 release, Streets of Fury, and follow-up on PC Streets of
Fury: Extended Edition in 2015, which revel in over-the-top action and capture
the studio’s love for fun sidescrolling brawlers.
All Systems Nominal – MechWarrior
5: Mercenaries Available Now on the Epic Games Store
After nearly 20 years, the first single player
MechWarrior game is available for download
VANCOUVER (Dec. 10, 2019) – Almost 20 years since the last single player MechWarrior game hit pilot’s PCs, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries from Piranha Games is now available for download on the Epic Games Store ($49.99 standard, $59.99 collectors edition.) Store link: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/mechwarrior-5/home
Additionally, the full suite of
short stories leading up to the events in MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries have
been released, and now an anthology collection of all eight is available: https://mw5mercs.com/novellas. The new
and original series is penned by Randall N. Bills, author of over half a dozen
novels, and whose led the publication of hundreds of sourcebooks and rulebooks
set within the BattleTech and MechWarrior universe over the past two decades. (https://store.catalystgamelabs.com.)
MechWarrior 5:
Mercenaries marks the return of the series’ mission-focused campaign
structure, allowing pilots to call the shots while leading either AI-controlled
allies or up to three friends through optional co-op into dangerous contracts.
Unit leaders will decide which risky missions to accept, where their priorities
lie across the Inner Sphere’s volatile conflict zones, as well as how to best
utilize the resources earned from their dances with death.
Featuring expansively destructible
environments, pilots can tear through structures while swatting helicopters out
of the sky and reducing rival pilots’ rides to scrap. Strategize in the moments
in-between battles in the Mech Bay with mission recovery and choose your
pre-deployment loadouts to maximize your chances of glory on the battlefield.
Whether you play solo or team up via co-op with friends, MechWarrior 5:
Mercenaries is all about risk, reward, and consequence.
Killing Floor 2: Yuletide Horror Update Delivers New Bloody Boss Fight, Out Now
for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC
Tripwire Interactive Decks the Halls with New
Boss Fight, Community Map, Weapons, and More in Latest Free Update for Killing
Floor 2
ROSWELL, Ga. — Tuesday, December 10 — Publisher and developer Tripwire
Interactive invites players to deck
the halls with blood and corpses with a brand-new Killing Floor 2
experience. Rolling out later today for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X, and PC via Steam, the Killing Floor 2: Yuletide Horror
seasonal update introduces a treasure trove of new content for the
award-winning, co-op, survival horror shooter, including a brand new boss
encounter with the Matriach, a new community map, objective map, four new
weapons, and more!
The Killing Floor 2: Yuletide Horror update is packed with Xmas treats, including:
·New Boss: The Matriarch
Rachel Clamely returns as the Matriarch, a
brand-new boss appearing for the first time in Killing Floor 2.
Her biotech modifications have granted the Matriarch a new perspective on life,
but has also driven her into the depths of madness.
New
Community Map: Sanitarium
Blast away hordes of
Zeds as mysterious entities perform a dark ritual to summon the great one. This
community map is compatible with Survival, Weekly, Versus Survival, and Endless
Game Modes.
Objective Map: Biotics Lab
Mercenaries assist Dr. Ogada Buyu in demolishing
the cloning mechanisms of the Biotics Labs to stop the Patriarch’s plans to
clone a new legion of Zeds!
Four New Weapons
HRG Incision – Field Medic
A railgun that fires
overcharged, highly-piercing bullets and darts. The bullets are capable of
shocking Zeds and inducing the EMP effect on them. Darts heal other players for
substantial amounts of health when targeting other players. When used on Zeds,
these darts deal much more damage than standard darts and have the potential to
knock down or stumble Zeds caught in their path.
Winterbites – Gunslinger
Fire large, nitrogen ice
shards that explode on impact, dealing damage and applying the freeze
affliction to any Zeds caught inside its radius.
Mosin Nagant – Sharpshooter
Five-shot, bolt-action,
internal magazine-fed military rifle. This M91/30 allows a capable sharpshooter
to fire at distant threats, stab at nearby threats, and block and parry damage
from incoming threats.
This is a paid DLC
weapon. This weapon can be shared amongst players with the weapon sharing
system.
Riot Shield / Glock 18 – SWAT
A combination of the
Riot Shield and Glock 18. The Riot Shield can mitigate most incoming, frontal
damage only while a player is aiming down the sights. Its bash is capable of
slamming into multiple Zeds crowding in front of you. The Glock 18 is a fully
automatic pistol with two fire modes: single and automatic.
This is a paid DLC weapon. This weapon can be
shared amongst players with the weapon sharing system.
The Return of the Christmas Seasonal Zeds
Deck the halls with blood and corpses! This
year’s winter update marks the return of zesty Christmas-themed zeds
To celebrate the launch of the new update Tripwire has kicked off
a sales promotion on Steam! Head here for more details!
For full details on the Killing Floor 2:Yuletide Horror seasonal
update, head to the official Tripwire
Interactive forums and
check out the new microsite here for details on the update!
In Killing Floor 2, players descend into continental
Europe where the outbreak caused by Horzine Biotech’s failed experiment has
quickly spread and gained unstoppable momentum, essentially paralyzing the
European Union— Just one month after the events in the original KILLING
FLOOR, the specimen clones are everywhere and civilization is in disarray;
communications have failed, governments have collapsed, and military forces
have been systematically eradicated. The people of Europe
know survival and self-preservation too well and lucky survivors have gone into
hiding.
Not all have given up hope though… A group of civilians and
mercenaries have banded together to combat the outbreak and established
privately funded operation bases across Europe. Upon tracking specimen clone
outbreaks, players will descend into zed-laden hot zones and exterminate them.
Killing Floor 2 is developed and published by Tripwire Interactive and is
published at retail by Deep Silver and Iceberg Interactive for the Xbox One,
Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 Pro, PlayStation®4, and PC. This title has been rated
M by the ESRB, PEGI 18, USK 18.
Formed in 2005 as a
humble independent developer 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 latest project, 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 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.
