Be Forever Bound by Blood (and Ink) at our Global Gears Ink Pop-Up Events

Tattoos are a long-held tradition in the Gears of War world; from the famous Marcus Fenix tattoo in the game world, to the thousands of Crimson Omens, Lancers and COG tags out in the real world, we are constantly inspired, awed and humbled by the culture of permanent art our fans create.

Even more remarkable than the tattoos are “the stories they tell”; of devotion not just to the game but to family, friendships, memories and even marriages of people who met while playing online. This year, to honor our fans and celebrating the launch of Gears 5, we’re commemorating that meaning by bringing Gears Ink to our fans.

Gears Ink events will pop-up for one night only in LA, London, Berlin, Paris, Mexico City and Melbourne between September 4 and September 6. Fans in each city are invited to attend or tune in via a series of Xbox livestreams broadcast from each event.

Each Gears Ink event will feature some of the world’s greatest tattoo artists creating bespoke tattoos for some of the world’s biggest Gears fans, inspired by the Gears universe, their own unique style and culture of each location.

For more detail about each of the local events and to sign up to attend or get your very own Gears Ink, please head to the registration page and select the event you’re interested in – Register here.

If you’re unable to attend any of the events, you’ll also be able to check out what’s happening via a series of live streams from each event, including celebrities, gameplay and live Gears Ink tattoos. More details to come, stay tuned to Xbox on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

About Gears 5

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

Pre-order any digital edition of Gears 5 or pre-install Gears 5 with an active Xbox Game Pass membership before launch and receive the Terminator Dark Fate Character Pack, featuring Sarah Connor and the T-800 Endoskeleton, the Vector Lancer Skin and 7 days of Boost. (Character pack and skin require Xbox Live Gold on console, membership sold separately).

Catch Shantae on the Big Screen alongside Studio TRIGGER’s PROMARE!

Studio TRIGGER’s first theatrical film will showcase the opening animation to
Shantae and the Seven Sirens.

8/25/2019 — Valencia, Calif. — Studio TRIGGER’s first theatrical film, PROMARE, arrives in theaters soon, and with it, a special treat for Shantae fans: the opening animation to Shantae and the Seven Sirens (also created by Studio TRIGGER)! Distributed by GKIDS, PROMARE will hit more than 700 screens nationwide on September 17 and 19 via a two-day engagement from Fathom Events, and the Shantae animation will run prior to the film.

The first feature-length film from the acclaimed Studio TRIGGER, creators of the hit series KILL la KILL and Little Witch Academia, and director Hiroyuki Imaishi (GURREN LAGANN, KILL la KILL), Promare uses a bold cel-shaded visual style to tell a blistering action-adventure story, and is the spiritual successor to many of director Imaishi’s former works. Thirty years have passed since the appearance of the Burnish, a race of flame-wielding mutant beings who destroyed half of the world with fire. When a new group of aggressive mutants calling themselves Mad Burnish appears, the epic battle between Galo Thymos, a new member of the anti-Burnish rescue team Burning Rescue, and Lio Fotia, the leader of Mad Burnish, begins. The trailer for PROMARE can be seen below:

Shantae and the Seven Sirens is the upcoming fifth game in WayForward’s critically acclaimed action-adventure-platformer series starring Shantae, a hair-whipping, belly-dancing, half-genie hero. The game’s opening animation is produced by Studio TRIGGER’s Naoko Tsutsumi (Little Witch Academia) and features an original musical composition by Mark Sparling with arrangement by Maddie Lim and vocals performed by Cristina Vee (Miraculous Ladybug). Since making its debut on July 5, 2019, the 30-second animated opening to the game (then known as Shantae 5) has been viewed more than 3.7 million times on YouTube and social media. Tickets for PROMARE can be purchased at https://gkidstickets.com/us/promare/?campaign=wayforward

About Wayforward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for 29 years. We are home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With the new avenues for distributing games directly to fans we are finally able to make the games we have always wanted to.

About GKIDS

GKIDS is a producer and distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences. Since 2010, the company has scored an astounding eleven Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations with The Secret of Kells in 2010, A Cat in Paris and Chico & Rita in 2012, Ernest & Celestine in 2014, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya and Song of the Sea in 2015, Boy and the World and When Marnie Was There in 2016, My Life as a Zucchini in 2017, The Breadwinner in 2018, and Mirai in 2019. GKIDS also handles North American distribution for the famed Studio Ghibli library of films, one of the world’s most coveted animation collections with titles Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and others.  GKIDS also produces the ANIMATION IS FILM, an annual LA-based film festival. ANIMATION IS FILM embraces the highest aspirations of animation as a cinematic art form and is a vocal advocate for filmmakers who push the boundaries of their work to the fullest range of expression of which medium is capable. www.gkids.com

© 2019 WayForward Technologies. Shantae and Shantae logo ™ BOZON.

Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack, Toki Tori Collection and RIVE Ultimate Edition limited editions available now!

We’ve teamed up with Super Rare Games to release a long-requested Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack, containing all our original Nintendo Switch games, plus Toki Tori for Game Boy Color and a demo of our never released game Three Tribes.

The box, which features custom artwork celebrating our 19 year history, contains the Toki Tori Collection and RIVE Ultimate Edition limited editions, as well as a sheet with facts and trivia on our history.

Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack
Toki Tori Collection
RIVE Ultimate Edition

As we write this, there are only a few Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Packs left, and a limited amount of Toki Tori Collection and RIVE Ultimate Editions! There won’t be a reprint after they’re gone!

Snooker 19, the first official snooker game in a generation, is out now on Nintendo Switch.

Purchase the game digitally now on PC, PlayStation 4, 
Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

August 13th 2019, Liverpool, United Kingdom – Ripstone Games, in collaboration with Lab42 and World Snooker, today announced that Snooker 19 is out now on the eShop for Nintendo Switch, priced at £29.99 / €34.99. Snooker 19 is also available to purchase physically on Nintendo Switch, for a suggested retail price of £34.99 from retailers including Amazon and GAME.

Snooker 19 Is the most realistic simulation of snooker ever seen. Players can choose to take their best shot as part of an in-depth single-player Career Mode, an array of local and online multiplayer modes or jump online to master every official tournament on the World Snooker calendar. With 128 of the world’s best players to choose from, including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Mark Selby and Ding Junhui, every major tournament is represented in the lead up to the coveted World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield; the home of snooker in the UK. 

Snooker 19 syncs in real-time with the live World Snooker calendar, inviting players to battle for their place on the leaderboard to redeem exclusive rewards that can be used to customise their pro player. The game also includes a variety of Aiming Aid options that cater to all skill levels; from Amateur right through to Master.

Developed by Lab42, based in Leamington Spa, Snooker 19 sets a new visual standard for snooker video games. The custom-built advanced physics and AI engine was created to deliver the most true to life snooker experience, and has received critical acclaim from the snooker community. Everything has been meticulously re-created in game; from the detailed wood grain of the STAR Xing Pai tables to the world-famous arenas including the Crucible and Alexandra Palace. Players can expect a full TV-style presentation with realistic player likenesses created using 3D facial scanning technology, commentary from the Eurosport team and every official tour sponsor included in-game.

“I’m extremely excited that Snooker 19 has launched for Nintendo Switch, which means the game is now available on all major platforms,” said Justin Forrest of Lab42, Game Director of Snooker 19. “Developing the first official snooker game in nearly a decade has been a dream come true and I am so proud of what the team here at Lab42 has managed to accomplish for their first snooker title.”

“The team here at Ripstone could not be more delighted to see Snooker 19 release on Nintendo Switch today. It has been a real passion project for everyone involved, which when coupled with the unprecedented access and support from the team at World Snooker, means that Snooker 19 brings the sport to life like never before,” said Hollie Pattison, PR & Marketing Manager at Ripstone. “Lab42 spent extra development time ensuring the Nintendo Switch version delivers the most authentic experience possible, in addition to the ability to play at home or on the go.”

Snooker 19 is also available digitally on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 via the PlayStation Store and Xbox One via the Xbox Store. You can also purchase Snooker 19 physically on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One from UK retailers for a suggested retail price of £29.99. 

About World Snooker
World Snooker is the commercial entity responsible for the commercial exploitation and promotion of professional snooker events across the world and is the custodian of the sport’s commercial rights.

About Ripstone Games
Ripstone® is a global independent video games label founded in 2011 by game and film industry veterans. They fully fund the development, distribution and marketing of video games made by elite creative teams. They have financed and published 17 games across 45 SKUs, with global sales of over 10 million units.

Ripstone’s back catalogue includes Ironcast, Stick It To The Man, Pure Pool, Pure Hold’em and Chess Ultra. At their home in Liverpool, England they also have a world-class internal development team, whose credits include Plague Inc, Chess Ultra and The Spectrum Retreat. 

The whole company focuses on providing a total, personal support service for developers, empowering them to make the very best PC and console games, ensuring gamers know about them, then rewarding the teams for success. They are particularly noted for their outstanding ability to nurture new and small developers. www.ripstone.com

About Lab42
LAB42 is a videogame development studio based in the heart of Royal Leamington Spa.  A subsidiary of You42, Inc. and part of the Kiz Studios family Lab42 is an experienced video games and entertainment developer.

Lab42’s network works closely across three locations building original and licensed IP alongside collaborating with publishers and developers around the world on a wide variety of titles, shipping numerous flagship titles on PC and Nintendo Switch. www.lab42.games

KRAFTON Expands Fan Base Revealing MISTOVER for PlayStation®4 system; Confirms Worldwide Launch Date for Multiplatform Release on October 10

Explore the Mist to Decide the Fate of Mankind in Stylized Turn-based RPG Where Strategy, Choice, and Dangerous Dungeons Await

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – August 21, 2019 – Leading global developer and publisher KRAFTON Game Union, formerly known as Bluehole and creators of PUBG and TERA, is excited to announce that its upcoming title, MISTOVER, is coming soon to PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The highly anticipated RPG where strategy, choice, and dangerous dungeons await is scheduled to launch worldwide on all announced platforms, including PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch™ system, and  PS4™ system, on October 10, 2019.

Featuring a striking art style that draws from bot Western and Asian influences, MISTOVER is a dungeon crawler RPG with a strategy focused turn-based combat system. Players are charged with managing and leading a Corps crew on an ever-changing dungeon expedition through the Pillar of Despair, unraveling the mysteries of the Vortex to find a cure to the corrupting properties of the Mist that threaten the realm.

MISTOVER Highlights Include:

• Over 40-hours of expeditions through five distinct regions.
• Procedurally generated dungeons deliver new expedition experiences every time. Adjust your strategy to the ever-changing dungeons.
• Build an invincible Corps by combining and strategizing with eight different classes.
• Learn and master over 13 unique skills and upgrade equipment to enhance Corps members.
• Exposure to the Mist affects everything, sometimes in surprising ways, including Corps members, monsters, plants and animals, and even equipment, items, and relics.
• Unique game systems find players managing internal conflicts between ‘satisfaction’ and ‘greed’
• Designed for players who like difficulty, MISTOVER is not for the faint of heart – and features a permanent death system. But do not despair, you’ll always find new Corps members to refill your ranks.

Developed and published by KRAFTON Game Union, MISTOVER will launch worldwide on October 10, 2019 for PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch™ system, and  PS4™ system  for $29.99(USD)/€27,99/£24.99. To stay up to date on the latest for MISTOVER, please visit the official website, join the discussion on the Steam forums, follow the team on Twitter, and visit the official YouTube channel for the latest trailers and character reveals. This title is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

About KRAFTON Game Union
Established in 2007, KRAFTON is a union of game studios. Inspired from medieval craftsmen’s society “Craft Guild,” KRAFTON represents tenacious pursuit of craftsmanship and infinite challenge to make great games. The studios — STUDIO BLUEHOLE, PUBG, PNIX, SQUALL, REDSAHARA, DELUSION and EN MASSE ENTERTAINMENT — work side by side to entertain users around the world with creative gaming experiences. Ranging from Triple-A titles such as online shooter and MMORPG to causal mobile games and, KRAFTON makes games of all genres, platforms and scale.

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ONINAKI NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE FOR NINTENDO SWITCH, PLAYSTATION®4 AND STEAM

Physical Nintendo Switch version available across ANZ from 6^th September

SYDNEY, 23^rd August 2019 –Square Enix Ltd., today announced that ONINAKI™, the latest action-RPG developed by the talented Tokyo RPG Factory team, is now digitally available for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM®. A physical version of the game for the Nintendo Switch™ system that features a beautiful reversible sleeve with stunning artwork of the game’s protagonists, will be available across Australia & New Zealand from the 6^th September 2019.

With supervision by Creative Producer Takashi Tokita (Chrono Trigger, Parasite Eve), ONINAKI depicts the story of Kagachi, a young Watcher whose duty is to usher Lost Souls into the next world. After meeting a mysterious girl named Linne, his fate becomes entwined with blood and death. Kagachi can unleash the powers of Daemons against his foes, using them to provide unique and powerful skills and abilities during gameplay.

With highly customisable skill trees for each Daemon, fast and engaging action-RPG gameplay mechanics and a mysterious, involving story that takes players to a world unlike anything they have seen before, ONINAKI is set to take players to a whole new world where death is only the beginning.

ONINAKI is now digitally available for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 system and STEAM®. A free playable demo for ONINAKI is also available for download for all three platforms.

Related Links:

Tokyo RPG Factory Homepage: www.tokyorpgfactory.com
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/squareenix    
Official Twitter: @squareenix   
Official Instagram: @squareenix  
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/UKSquareEnix

TURTLE BEACH PARTNERS WITH LOS ANGELES CHARGERS  DEFENSIVE STARS MELVIN INGRAM & ISAAC ROCHELL

Turtle Beach Will Power All Gaming Accessory Needs for the 

Pass Rushing Duo as they Showcase Their Skills and Create New Content

San Diego, CA – August 22, 2019 – Leading gaming audio and accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced partnerships with Melvin Ingram and Isaac Rochell of the Los Angeles Chargers. The two NFL players join a growing list of pro athlete gamers, including 2019 NBA first-round draft picks PJ Washington and Kevin Porter Jr. and NBA star Josh Hart of the New Orleans Pelicans, who have teamed-up with Turtle Beach to provide all their gaming equipment needs. Whether they’re training and competing at the highest level against the best football players or gamers in the nation, Ingram and Rochell deserve the best equipment and Turtle Beach delivers on all their gaming needs.

“We are excited for Melvin and Isaac to join team Turtle Beach as their personalities and passion for gaming are a perfect match for creating and delivering engaging and authentic content to our fans,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “The competitive instincts that define the style of both players are exactly what we look for in our athlete partners as we continue to expand our influential roster of gamers who are built to win on and off the field.”

Ingram was a South Carolina defensive standout and this year he begins his 8th season with the Los Angeles Chargers, and he is also a two-time Pro Bowler. Off the field, Ingram is also a dedicated rap artist, performing as Supa Mel, and he’s established the nonprofit foundation “Mission Possible” which provides educational resources for low-income children.

Rochell’s college career was spent at Notre Dame and he was drafted in 2017 by the Los Angeles Chargers as a Defensive End. Recently, Rochell took a public stand on the problems with social media and its impact on today’s youth. As such, he began championing the movement #SeeYouOnSunday, which urges social media users to put down their phones on Saturdays and go enjoy life.

Through this partnership with Turtle Beach, facilitated through an extended strategic partnership with Roc Nation and Roc Nation Sports, Ingram and Rochell will step-up their gaming with the highly-acclaimed Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp Pro Performance Gaming Audio System – the Company’s premier competitive gaming audio setup for Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Turtle Beach’s Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp Pro Performance Gaming Audio System includes the Elite Pro 2 competitive gaming headset that delivers pro-level audio performance, crystal-clear chat, and unmatched comfort, and the Elite SuperAmp which provides powerful amplified surround sound and a variety of features, and a new way for gamers to control their game audio by connecting via Bluetooth® to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app on their mobile or tablet device.

For the latest information on Turtle Beach products, accessories, and stories, visit the Turtle Beach website at www.turtlebeach.com and the Turtle Beach Blog at https://blog.turtlebeach.com. Fans can also follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) is a leading gaming accessory brand, offering a wide selection of cutting-edge, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you’re a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing high-quality gaming audio, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that make Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand for gamers the world over. Designed for Xbox, PlayStation®, and Nintendo consoles as well as for PC, Mac®, and mobile/tablet devices, owning a Turtle Beach gaming headset gives you the competitive advantage. Hear Everything. Defeat Everyone®. In 2019 Turtle Beach acquired ROCCAT, a leading PC accessories maker that combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Statements containing the words “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “estimate”, “target”, “goal”, “project”, “intend” and similar expressions, or the negatives thereof, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief and expectations, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.

While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the success of our marketing partnerships, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire and the integration of such businesses within our internal control over financial reporting and operations, our indebtedness, the Company’s liquidity, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in  the Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Forms 10-Q and 10-K and the Company’s other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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AxE: ALLIANCE VS. EMPIRE EXPANDS CONSOLE-TIER WARFARE WITH MASSIVE CONTENT UPDATE

Acclaimed highly interactive open-world MMORPG earns new pets, PvP mode and more for Android and iOS

The battle to control the universe between the Darkhann Empire and the Galanos Alliance rages on in AxE: Alliance vs. Empire (AxE), the fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) from NEXON Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Beginning today, mobile players worldwide can unite to fight and download AxE for free on the App Store and Google Play. Players in western countries can download AxE here and player in southeast Asia can download it here.

AxE boasts unprecedented large-scale immersive MMORPG battles in a treacherous open fantasy world, rich with unforgettable allies, diverse locations and unique quests. Players are invited to join a guild and engage in all-out epic battle with friends and challengers around the world in single-player, tactical faction combat and large-scale competitive modes inspired by the best MMOs on PC and console. AxE offers six highly customizable character classes, along with an intricate weapon, armor and ability upgrade system for diverse play styles.

Today, AxE’s warfare intensifies with a myriad of new features, including:

• Adorable Companions – The baby goat and fantastic red panda pets are now available to tag along, each with four cute colorways and outfits;
• New PvP Mode Squad Strike – In this all-new relay battle mode, player trios go head-to-head in turn-based combat for valuable rewards. Spectating team members can take advantage of their position by using debuffing skills against enemies; 

• Fresh Weapon Costumes – Players can now customize the appearance of their avatar’s weapons, which can be upgraded to enhance character strength;
• Gear Enhancement Level Extension – Player gear can now reach a maximum of Level 25, where it will display a special mystical effect;
• Pirate Costumes – All six character variants can now unlock festive pirate-themed costumes;
• Special Events – Players are invited to vanquish event dungeon monsters in the Enchanted Sea Mining Event to earn Event Coins that can be used to make Pet Upgrade and Pet Gear Upgrade Stones;
• Wheel of Fortune – Every completed event mission now rewards players with a special Fortune Ticket, that allows them to spin the wheel for valuable rewards.

AxE: Alliance vs. Empire is available today for iOS and Android users worldwide. Additional information for members of the press:

Visit the official AxE website here

Like the official global Facebook page here and Thai page here

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.

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Wargaming reveals first three nations to receive submarines in World of Warships

Wargaming pulls the curtain on the long-awaited ship class for its popular naval combat game with a brand new cinematic trailer and gameplay video

22^nd August 2019 – After recently announcing the upcoming arrival of submarines as playable vessels in World of Warships, publisher and developer Wargaming has unveiled more details on their unique features as well as their plans for the launch of the long-awaited ship class during gamescom 2019. 

A brand-new cinematic trailer and a gameplay video showing the submarines combat abilities are available on the official channel.

Three nations will be the first to receive these stealthy combat machines, including:

• The United States: the Cachalot (Tier VI), Salmon (Tier VIII) and Balao (Tier X).
• Germany: the U-69 (Tier VI), U-190 (Tier VIII) and U-2501 (Tier X).
• USSR:the S-1(Tier VI), L-20 (Tier VIII) and K1  (Tier X).

In the next couple of weeks, players will be able to get a first glimpse of submarines during the upcoming Super Test phase. Prospective commanders can already look forward to this fall’s PvP event, which will let them try out submarines from the first three nations for a limited time to evaluate the changes brought by the introduction of the new ship-class before its actual release. Wargaming is looking to expand the selection of submarines to other nations in the future, with the Japanese fleet to follow, as well as the future introduction of additional researchable and premium ships. 

The uniqueness of submarines resides in their ability to appear in places where they are least expected, dislodging enemy ships from choke points via surgical torpedo volleys before disappearing again. Submarines will have the best stealth capabilities in the game, as they will be able to dive below the ocean surface and evade visual detection as long as their supply of oxygen allows it.

This brand-new ability will let players launch surprise attacks on the enemy team and become invulnerable to most types of damage. Submarines will however be relatively slow and have the least amount of hit points, requiring from prospective commanders thoughtful use of their unique mechanics, as well as good positioning and situational awareness to turn the tides of battle. 

When submerged, submarines will lose vision of enemies in the battle. They will need to plot their course and detect other ships with the help of another new mechanic, the hydrophone. This feature will allow them to determine the direction to the nearest enemy ships and visualise their surroundings when diving, actively helping them with their spatial awareness. 

Players will also gain the ability to adjust their aim after firing and to alter their torpedoes’ course by pinging certain parts of an enemy ship using their sonar. This new feature will however be a double-edged blade, as it will show the submarine’s position on the mini map for a short period of time. 

The introduction of submarines will also bring new weapons and mechanics specifically designed to counter them. Destroyers will be particularly efficient at hunting down submarines and special zones will appear on the surface once they get close to their prey. Once they’ve acquired a target, destroyers will be able to use brand-new weapons designed to sink submarines hiding at high depth: the anti-submarine mortars and depth charges, which will be activated automatically when they sail above their opponents.

Head over to World of Warships now to sign up for World of Warships for free.

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About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat game from Wargaming. Command a massive naval fleet featuring some of history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships.

With four classes of ships, myriad upgrades, and strategically designed environments, the action never ends and every match is a unique experience.

World of Warships brings players endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse pounding combat!

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the naval combat game World of Warships.

The company’s dedicated unit, Wargaming Mobile, is forging collaborations to deliver new mobile experiences alongside their in-house game development.