Futuristic thriller State of Mind launches on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Steam and GOG today

Martin Ganteföhr’s tale of a time out of tilt celebrates launch with new trailer

Hamburg, Wednesday 15th August 2018: Telling the tale of two worlds – one real, and one virtual – on the brink in the near future, Daedalic Entertainment is excited to announce that State of Mind will today launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, GOG and Steam for both PC and Mac.

Created in Unreal Engine, State of Mind casts a cold eye over the colossal technological advances currently gripping the globe, jumping forward to Berlin in 2048 to see just how said ‘progress’ has impacted our lives. Needless to say, all is not what it seems. Players take on the role of Richard Nolan, a journalist whose life is starting to fall apart. His wife and child have disappeared and his memories are fading away.

State of Mind boasts a unique low-poly visual style – designed to represent the fragmented nature of Richard’s world – as well as several playable characters and about 15 hours of engaging gameplay.

The world is on the edge. Lack of resources, polluted air and water, rising crime and rampant wars have left the world’s population detached from reality and disenchanted with pillars of power. Drones and humanoid robots have replaced people in the public sector, all adding to a sense of mistrust in a world where everything is interconnected and surveillance has become omnipresent.

As a result, Richard sets out to get to the truth, both in his own life and in the world around him. It’s a search that unearths secrets behind the new and supposedly perfect virtual world “City 5” – a ‘utopia’ more and more of the globe’s depressed populations are being drawn to. What happens when he discovers that his life in the real world is somehow linked to that of a complete stranger living out their days in this new virtual one?

– debates head on, casting a creative light on ‘Breakpoint’, a rebellious terrorist group looking to fight against the technology that’s numbing humanity in any way it can.

“What happens when people are promised a better world thanks to technology, but what they actually get is a life full of division? That’s the question we look to answer with State of Mind,” adds the game’s author, Martin Ganteföhr. “Part of the reason the game is set in the very near future is because a lot of the problems the world in State of Mind encounters are problems we could well face in the real world in the years ahead. This is a game about transhumanism and its all-in bet on the future, and that’s a theme I think many players will find disturbingly familiar.”

One of State of Mind’s leads, Richard Nolan, is one of the few journalists openly criticizing the world’s headlong charge towards transhumanism. When he wakes up in hospital after an explosion and finds that his wife and son have mysteriously vanished, Richard realizes: he and his family have become more than just bystanders in a storm of rivaling ideas pertaining humankind’s salvation between dystopian reality and digital utopia. Instead, they find themselves right at the center of it.

Ganteföhr concludes: “Richard has to sort out his life, to rearrange things in a way he can understand. He has to overcome issues in his personal life, and technological issues plaguing the whole world. These fragments are a motif we’ve carried throughout the game – from the plot and dialogue to the visuals themselves – all reinforcing the core concept behind everything: one of ‘Reconstruction’.”

State of Mind features:

• An unsettling vision of the near future players can throw themselves into
• Dive into a multi-layered Sci-Fi thriller, where dystopian reality and digital utopia are intertwined
• Unravel a global conspiracy in a society of ubiquitous digitalism, surveillance and transhumanism
• Explore a world with a rich and unique visual style, combining realistic environments with low-poly characters
• Take on the role of journalist Richard Nolan, as well as five additional playable characters
• Use dexterity, deductional skill and research to reconstruct Richard‘s past

State of Mind is now available on Steam and GOG at 29.99 Euro/USD and 25.99 British Pound. The console version is available at 39.99 Euro/USD and 34.99 pound.

ABOUT DAEDALIC ENTERTAINMENT

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops computer and video games for all platforms. The studio focuses on interactive literature and character and narrative-driven games like adventures and RPGs. Daedalic Entertainment has a staff of more than 80 employees. Since May 2014, Daedalic is part of the Bastei Lübbe group of companies.

Daedalic won the German Developer Award 29 times (‘Studio of the Year’ 2009 and 2013, among others). In 2013, the studio won the prestigious German Games Award for ‘Best German Game’ with Chaos on Deponia. Daedalic Entertainment is also the seven-time winner of the German Video Game Award and the European Games Award.

PRAISE THE SUN! DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED IS COMING TO SWITCH ON OCTOBER 19^th, 2018.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is pleased to announce the release of the Nintendo Switch® version of DARK SOULS: REMASTERED.

With tense exploration and fearsome foes, the twisted world of DARK SOULS: REMASTERED is full of trials, extreme battle, diverse weaponry and magic. Players can customise their character to exactly suit their desired gameplay, should it be a heavy armored merciless warrior or a frail but mighty sorcerer. The Nintendo Switch version of DARK SOULS: REMASTERED will allow players to face those challenges head-on everywhere! Switch players will be able to explore Lordran prior to release with the online network test. More information will be available soon. 

Feature of Nintendo Switch version:

DARK SOULS: REMASTERED is also available for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and STEAM® for PC. The Nintendo Switch™ version will be available on October 19^th, 2018 . For more information regarding DARK SOULS: REMASTERED and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/darksouls,  or https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU.   Join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU .

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, DARK SOULS™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL Now Available On Nintendo Switch

SAN FRANCISCO – 15 August, 2018 – 2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL, the cyberpunk narrative adventure from MidBoss with more than 200,000 copies sold across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, is now solving mysteries on Nintendo Switch.

2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL brings together all the updates and optimizations across other platforms in the most complete version yet, and available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Alongside all the previously released content added to other versions since launch such as fully voiced characters and additional narratives to explore, INTEGRAL also includes the fully remastered “PUNKS” storyline as well as new jukebox and gallery modes featuring previously unreleased art and music.

Join Turing, the world’s first fully sapient AI, and explore a world of intrigue filled with point and click puzzle solving and snappy branching conversations as you search for your kidnapped friend.

2064 is brought to life via vibrant pixel art and catchy electronic beats. The colorful city of Neo-San Francisco in which it takes place is filled with robot companions, genetic modifications and hover cars as well as a diverse cast of characters who inhabit the futuristic metropolis.

Each character’s story delves deeper into the social issues present in this cyberpunk future, many of which resemble those found in our own world, as they explore themes such as what it means to be human.

“We are passionate about diversity at MidBoss and part of our reason for bringing 2064: Read Only Memories to Nintendo Switch is to share that passion with as many people as possible” said Cade Peterson, interim CEO, MidBoss. “It’s also allowed us to draw together all the awesome bits we’ve added to 2064 over the years into what we fondly call the ultimate version.”

2064 is available now in the Nintendo Switch eShop for $20.64USD. To learn more, visit the 2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL official website and follow it on Facebook and Twitter, or follow MidBoss on Twitter and Tumblr. 

About MidBoss

Based out of San Francisco (although not the Neo kind), MidBoss aims to make the world better, safer and more inclusive for marginalized people, especially those across the gender and sexuality spectrum, by creating cool experiences through games and other forms of media which diversify representation, as well as becoming a platform for queer content around the world.

VR Optional FPS Battle X: Birth of the Alliance Marches onto PC September 10

PSVR Version Following Early 2019

SAN JOSÉ, CA – August 14, 2018 – Battle X: Birth of the Alliance, the VR-enabled first-person shooter from the military simulation software veterans at Naviworks, sets its crosshairs on Oculus VR, HTC Vive, and Windows PC via Steam on September 10, 2018, with a PSVR version following in early 2019.

Battle X evolved from the combat simulation technology Naviworks designed to train several of the world’s toughest military units. The team demonstrates an unparalleled level of expertise in realistic, military engagements by way of authentic weapons, tactical gear, vehicles, and innovative dynamic systems that utilize full body movement for taking cover.

Starring everyone’s favorite Starship Trooper, Casper Van Dien, and written by Tomb Raider, Far Cry 2, Gears of War, and BioShock writer Susan O’Connor, Battle X’s single-player campaign chronicles the clandestine mission of an elite special forces unit. Only by defeating a private army of well-outfitted commandos and bio-hacked monstrosities can the team take down a rogue biotech scientist before she can enslave the world with her toxic pathogen.

The single-player campaign isn’t the only way to join the fray. Inspired by real-world military skirmishes, Battle X features eight-on-eight multiplayer “PvP,” a frenzied Couple Mode, where two soldiers can team up to battle wave after wave of mutant armies, and a comprehensive training mode featuring an enormous arsenal of real-world ordinance. Best of all, an 80-player Battle Royale mode comes out Q2 2019!

“Naviworks’ two decades of experience developing military simulation software is evident in this groundbreaking, first-person shooter,” said Steve Won, Naviworks CEO. “We look forward to bringing fully immersive combat to PC players and VR enthusiasts when Battle X releases this August.”

Battle X: Birth of the Alliance will officially launch on PC for Oculus VR, HTC Vive, and Windows PC via Steam on September 10, 2018, with a PSVR version following in early 2019. For more information on the game, please explore the official website.

About Naviworks

Naviworks is the creator of the world’s most advanced military and public safety simulation software. Based in Seoul, South Korea and San José, CA, Naviworks has more than 17 years of experience developing technology for the elite military forces around the globe and now aims to use this expertise to create realistic entertainment experiences for the consumer market.

PHANTOM DOCTRINE LAUNCHES TODAY ON PLAYSTATION®4 AND WINDOWS PC FROM GOOD SHEPHERD ENTERTAINMENT AND CREATIVEFORGE GAMES

Cold War Espionage Strategy Thriller Will Arrive on Xbox One Aug. 24

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, and WARSAW, Poland – Aug. 14, 2018 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and independent developer CreativeForge Games have released Phantom Doctrine. This Cold War thriller strategy game from the makers of Hard West is out today on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC via Steam and GOG.com for $39.99, with a 10% discount available on all platforms from Aug. 14 until Aug. 28. The Xbox One version has been officially approved for release and will launch on Aug. 24.

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Between now and Aug. 28, purchases of Phantom Doctrine on Steam and GOG.com will also automatically be upgraded at no extra charge to the game’s Deluxe Version (standard price $45.99), which includes the game’s soundtrack and digital art book (sold separately as a bundle for $9.99). In addition, PC players who own Hard West on Steam or GOG.com will receive an additional 5% discount when buying Phantom Doctrine within the next two weeks (which stacks with the launch sale for a combined 15% discount).

Phantom Doctrine is a turn-based espionage tactics game set at the height of the Cold War. As the leader of a covert organization battling a global conspiracy, you’ll have to master operating in the shadows against overwhelming odds. Train your agents, investigate new cases, and research cutting-edge tech at your base, then infiltrate enemy facilities, uncover their schemes, and eliminate their assets with stealth or brute force.

Experience Phantom Doctrine’s deep single-player mode from two different perspectives: a KGB counterintelligence operative or a renegade CIA commando. Unlock New Game Plus runs of the game’s 40-hour campaign with additional story content, or challenge rivals around the world in ruthless one-on-one online multiplayer matches. Phantom Doctrine captures the subtle tension and intrigue of classic Cold War spy films with atmospheric visuals and an unnerving soundtrack from award-winning composer Marcin Przybylowicz (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt).

Phantom Doctrine will receive an additional update on PlayStation®4 today to address minor bug fixes. This game is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB. For the latest updates, visit https://www.phantomdoctrine.com, and follow @PhantomDoctrine and @GoodShepherdEnt on Twitter.

About CreativeForge Games

CreativeForge Games S.A. is an independent games development studio based in Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 2011 by veterans of the Polish games industry and infused with creativity of talented newcomers, it has since shipped two different projects: Ancient Space, a space combat RTS, was published by Paradox Interactive. Hard West, a turn-based action game, combined evolved mechanics of a classic genre with innovative twists in design, storytelling and setting and was published in 2015 by Gambitious. CreativeForge Games is currently working on Phantom Doctrine, a Cold War conspiracy tactical game, set to be published on PC and consoles in 2018 by Good Shepherd Entertainment. CreativeForge Games is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange’s Alternative Trading System New Connect.

Twitter: @CFGmain Facebook: creativeforgegames Discord: http://discord.gg/cfg

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment publishes video games from independent artists worldwide and operates a proprietary investment platform for a growing global network of qualified investors seeking risk-mitigated participation in the $130B video game industry. Originally established in the Netherlands in 2011 as an equity crowdfunding platform under the name Gambitious BV, the Company became a publisher in 2014 with the release of Train Fever, which was the first game ever successfully published with equity crowdfunding. The Company has since funded and released over a dozen original games across eight digital platforms. The founders of Devolver Digital and Croteam, two very successful companies in independent game development and publishing, invested in the Company and joined its management in 2012. The Company rebranded in 2017 as Good Shepherd Entertainment following an investment by Advance/Newhouse, having established a track record of success with both independent developers and investors. www.GoodShepherd.games

inXile Entertainment’s The Bard’s Tale Trilogy Remaster Now Available on Steam and GOG.com!

Tales of the Unknown, the first volume of this legendary RPG series, arrives today, with the final two volumes launching later this year

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Aug. 14, 2018 – inXile Entertainment, the studio led by Interplay founder and industry icon Brian Fargo, is proud to announce the release of The Bard’s Tale Trilogy, a complete remaster of the legendary series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality-of-life gameplay improvements, The Bard’s Tale Trilogy is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics. The title is now available for Windows PC on both Steam and GOG.com with a retail price of $14.99.

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Features of The Bard’s Tale Trilogy include:

• Remasters of all three original The Bard’s Tale games. The first volume, Tales of the Unknown, is available today, with The Destiny Knight (fall 2018) and Thief of Fate (winter 2018) arriving later in the year.
• A uniform playing experience across all three titles without the need for emulation or compatibility concerns.
• Create a party in the first volume and play it across all three volumes to create a heroic narrative all your own.
• For the first time, play as male or female across all three games. Also includes other quality-of-life changes such as automapping for all three games, spell access, and updated equipment/inventory management.
• Updated art that holds true to the spirit of the originals, featuring never-before-used character art by series creator Michael Cranford!
• An opportunity for new players to experience the events that led to The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep and The Mage’s Tale!
• The final content to be released will be a Legacy Mode, a set of options which allows players to make the titles play similarly to the 1980s originals… with all the challenge that entails!

The Bard’s Tale Trilogy can be found here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/843260/The_Bards_Tale_Trilogy/
https://www.gog.com/game/the_bards_tale_trilogy

About inXile Entertainment

InXile Entertainment is a premiere video game development studio with locations in Newport Beach, Calif., and New Orleans, La., and is behind leading titles including Wasteland 2, Torment: Tides of Numenera, The Mage’s Tale, The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep, and Wasteland 3. Headed by Brian Fargo, inXile Entertainment is home to both industry veterans and up-and-coming talent, and is at the cutting edge of innovation in delivering high-quality titles to their passionate and dedicated fan base.

About Krome Studios

Krome Studios is the multi-award winning creator of the best-selling TY the Tasmanian Tiger series, and the developer of over 40 titles across PC, consoles and mobile; including Microsoft Game Room, The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. For more information, please visit www.kromestudios.com and follow on Twitter and Facebook.

ADULT SWIM GAMES AND WHITE RABBIT LAUNCH DEATH’S GAMBIT ON PLAYSTATION®4 AND WINDOWS PC

Slay Immortals In Wickedly Stylish Combat As The Reaper Of Death In This 2D Action RPG

ATLANTA – Aug. 14, 2018 – Adult Swim Games has released Death’s Gambit, the brutal, side-scrolling, monster-slaying action RPG from independent developer White Rabbit. The game arrives today on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment through the PlayStation®Store and Windows PC via Steam and GOG.com for $19.99.

Death’s Gambit raises you from the dead to wage war against the legendary immortals of Siradon, a vast, unforgiving land of dark forests, medieval ruins, frozen wastes and more. As an agent of Death itself, you’ll wield an arsenal of uniquely powerful weapons and abilities in wickedly challenging battles that demand quick thinking and tactics. Choose from seven playable classes, customize your champion with new gear and talents, and adapt a play style all your own to survive against the beasts, knights, horrors, and undying guardians of the realm that lay ahead.

Siradon is a highly stylized gothic world full of ancient secrets and dangers. You’ll travel across varied locales, meet strange, enigmatic characters, and unravel a rewardingly non-linear story on your journey.

Every boss in Death’s Gambit is a precise test of skill, strategy and nerves. Give vanquished bosses a second shot at besting you after you defeat them in Heroic Mode, or start a whole new adventure in New Game Plus mode.

Death’s Gambit is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.DeathsGambit.com.

About Adult Swim Games

Adult Swim Games oversees the production, publishing and marketing of original games created by independent developers from around the world. With more than 200 games across PC, mobile, web, console and VR, Adult Swim Games’ unique offerings have received numerous industry accolades — including five #1 rankings in the App Store and a finalist for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at IGF. Popular titles include Robot Unicorn Attack, Pocket Mortys, and Duck Game.

About White Rabbit

White Rabbit is an independent game studio based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded by Jean Canellas and Alex Kubodera after graduating from USC’s Interactive Media program. Their vision for Death’s Gambit was made possible thanks to a partnership with Adult Swim. Death’s Gambit is their first commercial debut and promises to capture the hearts of fans across the world!

Connect With Adult Swim

Website: www.adultswim.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/adultswim
Twitter: http://twitter.com/adultswim
Adult Swim app available for iOS and Android platforms.

CRYSTAL DYNAMICS EXPANDS WITH WORLD CLASS TALENT AND NEW BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON STUDIO

Top Developers Hired at Redwood Shores Headquarters and New Bellevue Location to Focus on The Avengers Project and Future Games

SYDNEY, 14^th August 2018 – Crystal Dynamics®, the renowned developer of the critically acclaimed and world-famous TOMB RAIDER® franchise, is expanding with key new hires at its Redwood Shores headquarters and the creation of a new Bellevue, Washington satellite studio: Crystal Northwest™.

“We’re aggressively scaling up our teams and adding a new studio with spectacular talent to deliver the ultimate gaming experiences for our players,” said Scot Amos, Co-Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “We have assembled a team of industry veterans and leaders in order to create gaming experiences that surpass the expectations of our passionate community.”

The new studio in the Seattle area is officially up and running as of today, and is a full-fledged extension of Crystal Dynamics. Dedicated initially to technology development, it delivers even more expertise to the highly-anticipated Avengers Project. Led by 20-year industry veterans Chad Queen and James Loe, the new studio bolsters the development of future games, tools, and technology.

In addition to the new studio, Crystal Dynamics has added best-in-class development talent to its Redwood Shores, California headquarters. These new additions will strengthen the teams on both current and future projects.

Among the dozens of new hires are world-class developers like Vincent Napoli, the new Lead Combat Designer at Crystal Dynamics who was most recently on the latest God of War, plus Ben Wanat, an 18-year industry veteran and an original co-founder of the Dead Space franchise, who led the development of Dead Space 3 as Creative Director. Joining them is David Fifield, who sports 20 years of experience as Executive Producer and Design Director at 343 Industries on Halo, as well as Game Director at Raven Software on numerous Call of Duty titles. Crystal Dynamics continues to attract the best and the brightest talent across all disciplines, many recently hailing from the likes of Naughty Dog, Pixar, EA, and many more.

“Our new studio in Bellevue, and the new hires in Redwood Shores, represent our continued commitment to the most ambitious project we’ve ever created,” said Ron Rosenberg, Co-Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “We’ll keep building on the exciting growth Crystal Dynamics has experienced over the last several years, and are eager to deliver a world-class Avengers experience for fans around the world.”

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About Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics has developed and published over 30 award-winning titles during its 26-year adventure. Some of the most beloved franchises include Gex®, Legacy of Kain® and most recently, TOMB RAIDER which has sold over 66 million copies worldwide. With over 30 video game titles released and hundreds of awards, the heroine Lara Croft® has been a cultural icon for 20 years and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment. The most recent release, Rise of the Tomb Raider®, has received over 100 awards and nominations and is one of the highest rated games on next generation systems.

For more information on Crystal Dynamics, please visit http://www.crystald.com, their Twitter account, Facebook page, or their LinkedIn page.

CONFLICT CONSUMES WORLD OF WARCRAFT^®—THE BATTLE FOR AZEROTH^™ HAS BEGUN!

The Horde and the Alliance march to war as the new expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game launches around the world

Starting today, players can champion their faction’s cause on new frontiers, seek critical war resources in Island Expeditions, and more as they embark on an epic campaign of war

SYDNEY, Australia—14 August, 2018 AEST—The tensions between the Horde and the Alliance have reached the breaking point, and the entire world of Azeroth is now consumed in the fires of war. Battle for Azeroth^™, the seventh expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s internationally acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft^®, is now live!

Today’s launch signals the start of a new era of all-out warfare between the Alliance and the Horde, as players around the globe set out on a vital mission to ensure that Azeroth’s future belongs to their faction. Defenders of the Alliance are called to the kingdom of Kul Tiras, ancestral home of Jaina Proudmoore, to enlist the aid of their legendary navy, while champions of the Horde must seek allies in the distant empire of Zandalar, home of the ancient Zandalari trolls. As part of the campaign ahead, heroes will clash for critical resources in myriad Island Expeditions; draw upon the strength of Azerite, lifeblood of the planet, to unlock new powers using the Heart of Azeroth Artifact; prepare for a massive confrontation on the Warfront of Stromgarde; recruit new Allied Races to bolster their faction’s cause; and much more.

“Battle for Azeroth builds upon nearly 25 years of faction rivalry, history, and pride to challenge World of Warcraft players with the question of what it truly means to be a member of the Alliance or the Horde,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “This expansion is loaded with new content and features that draw upon that core conflict, but today’s launch is just the beginning—we’re excited for players to experience everything we have planned as the Battle for Azeroth unfolds.”

Battle for Azeroth – Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Collector’s Editions

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is available in physical and digital standard editions (RRP $69.95 AUD) as well as a Digital Deluxe Edition ($94.95 AUD). The latter contains an arsenal of in-game bonuses for a variety of Blizzard games, including the Seabraid Stallion mount (Alliance), Gilded Ravasaur mount (Horde), and Tottle the Baby Tortollan pet for World of Warcraft; an “Azeroth Is Burning” card back for Hearthstone^®; a Primal Flamesaber mount in Heroes of the Storm^®; Horde and Alliance sprays for StarCraft^® II; and a collection of faction-themed cosmetic loot for Overwatch^®.

Battle for Azeroth is also available in a retail-exclusive Collector’s Edition (RRP $144.95 AUD). In addition to the in-game items from the Digital Deluxe Edition, the Collector’s Edition contains a cache of faction-themed loot, including a collectible Horde and Alliance Double-Sided Mark of Allegiance; a limited-edition hardback of the novellas Elegy and A Good War, featuring exclusive artwork; and a Battle for Azeroth digital soundtrack. For additional details, visit https://worldofwarcraft.com/battle-for-azeroth.

Each edition of Battle for Azeroth also includes a level-110 character boost so players can immediately head to the front lines and fight for their faction’s cause.^† In addition, new players interested in joining the fray for the first time with this expansion can do so simply by purchasing Battle for Azeroth and subscribing to World of Warcraft, which unlocks full access to the original game and all previous expansions.

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Features

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth includes new content and features that put heroes’ fortitude and faction dedication to the test. Over the course of this expansion, players will be called upon to:

• Explore Two Fabled Kingdoms: As a champion of the Horde, travel to the empire of Zandalar to persuade the trolls to lend their naval might. As a defender of the Alliance, venture to the seafaring kingdom of Kul Tiras, home of Jaina Proudmoore, and rally its inhabitants to fight for your cause.
• Recruit Allied Races: Take a new form for your adventures as several new playable Allied Races, each with unique racial abilities. Earn the favour of the Dark Iron dwarves, Mag’har orcs, Highmountain tauren, Void elves, and others to create a new character of that race and add their strength to your faction.
• Plunder the Islands of the Great Sea: Set out on Island Expeditions and conquer an ever-changing array of enemies, environments, and objectives. Battle in groups of three as you race against cunning rival intruders—or enemy players—to collect each island’s resources and fuel the war effort.
• Prepare to Charge the Stromgarde Warfront: Get ready to fight on the battlefields of a large-scale, 20-player cooperative Warfront to claim a key strategic location. Capture resources to build your faction’s forces, lead the charge as your troops lay siege to objectives, and fight the enemy commander to claim victory in this new mode inspired by classic Warcraft real-time strategy–game battles.
• Infuse Your Armour with Titanic Might: Seek out Azerite, an invaluable new resource that has emerged in the Burning Legion’s wake. Imbue the Heart of Azeroth—a legendary neck piece entrusted to each hero by Magni Bronzebeard—with Azerite to customise your armour with new powers and traits.
• Battle to Level 120: Trace the corruption of the Blood God to the Underrot, unearth the secrets of a lost titan vault, escape from the Drust Realm of the Dead, and more as you quest through 10 new levels—then continue to grow in power through new World Quests, raids, dungeons, and more.

To learn more about World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, visit the expansion’s official website at www.worldofwarcraft.com/battle-for-azeroth.

^†Players upgrading from World of Warcraft Starter Edition must wait for trial restrictions to be removed (up to 72 hours) before using character boost.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft^®, Hearthstone^®, Overwatch^®, the Warcraft^®, StarCraft^®, and Diablo^® franchises, and the multi-franchise Heroes of the Storm^®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes twenty-one #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online gaming service, Blizzard Battle.net^®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners.