First installment of the highly-anticipated WWE 2K18 Official Roster Reveal
In the first installment of the highly-anticipated WWE 2K18 Official Roster Reveal, 46 WWE Superstars have been announced for inclusion in the forthcoming franchise’s worldwide release. WWE’s Renee Young and WWE Raw commentator Corey Graves, with the help of WWE Superstar Goldust, teamed up to reveal the first group of Superstars confirmed to appear in WWE 2K18.
The installment brings the following Superstars to WWE 2K18’s extensive roster: Akira Tozawa, Alexander Wolfe, Alundra Blayze, Andre the Giant, Bam Bam Bigelow, Baron Corbin, Big Boss Man, Big Show, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Bret Hart, Brie Bella, British Bulldog, Buddy Roberts, Bushwhacker Butch, Bushwhacker Luke, Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, Diamond Dallas Page, Diesel, Dolph Ziggler, Dusty Rhodes, Emma, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Hideo Itami, Jinder Mahal, Kalisto, Kane, Karl Anderson, Killian Dain, Konnor, Lita, Luke Gallows, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Nikki Bella, Nikki Cross, Paige, Sami Zayn, Sawyer Fulton, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Summer Rae, Undertaker, Viktor.
Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K18 is not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board and the Office of Film and Literature Classification. WWE 2K18 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on October 17, 2017 for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, as well as this Fall 2017 for Nintendo Switch. Early Access players will receive their copies and in-game bonuses beginning four days early on October 13, 2017. For more information on WWE 2K18 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtags #WWE2K18 and #BLN1 or subscribe on YouTube.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has today revealed the features to be included in the next major PlayStation 4 system software update 5.00, with beta trials to begin today for selected testers.
The new update brings with it a number of exciting features for PlayStation 4, including Family Accounts, as well as updates and improvements to friend list management, broadcast, messaging, the introduction of virtual surround on PlayStation VR and much more.
Families on PlayStation Network
The existing master/sub-account system is being redesigned to be more family friendly. This new “family on PSN” system will offer a more flexible experience, make it easier to set up PSN accounts for children, and customize parental control settings for each family user.
Friend list management
In place of the current ‘Favourite Groups’ tab, a new ‘Custom Lists’ tab on the ‘Friends’ screen is being added. This will allow users to create and edit custom lists of your friends and arrange them into specific groups, based on the games you play, or groups of friends you like to hang out with online.
Broadcast feature updates
Communities
Users can now link their community to their live gameplay broadcast. When a broadcast is linked to a community, the community button appears on the ‘Live from PlayStation’ spectator screen, allowing any spectator to jump directly into a user’s community page to check out the details or join.
PlayStation VR
A PlayStation VR: ‘Display Message to Spectators and Spectators’ Comments’ setting has been introduced. Once this is enabled, spectator comments sent during a broadcast are displayed not only in cinematic mode, but also in VR mode – so users will be able to read comments and interact with spectators from within your PS VR headset.
PlayStation 4 Pro
Good news for Twitch users: with this update, PS4 Pro will support 1080p 60fps streaming on Twitch.
Virtual surround sound on PS VR
PlayStation VR now supports 5.1ch and 7.1ch virtual surround sound through headphones when watching Blu-rays and DVDs in Cinematic Mode, making for an even more immersive viewing experience.
For the full list of upcoming features for system software update 5.00, please head to the PlayStation Blog.
Next Wednesday, August 23, id Software’s incredible multiplayer fragfest, Quake Champions, will officially exit the Closed Beta phase and enter into Early Access on Steam and through the Bethesda.net launcher, bringing with it a host of new content, including new maps, features, and a special new Champion – the mighty DOOM Slayer from id Software’s hit game, DOOM.
Players who want to jump in and frag their way to global dominance will be able to buy the Champions Pack, which will unlock all current and future Champions as well as other exclusive in-game bonuses for $44.95 AUD/$54.95 NZD, $10 off the final retail price of $54.95 AUD/$64.95 NZD.
“With a fast, skill-based game like Quake Champions, nothing is more important than continual testing and refining, based on player feedback, to ensure the game is balanced, optimised, and fun for all levels of players, from pro to new,” said Tim Willits, Studio Director, id Software. “The Early Access version of Quake Champions is, obviously, a work-in-progress, but represents a solid and robust version of the game, with four modes, 11 Champions, a variety of maps, and a thriving community of fans. Early Access will allow us to work closely with players to improve the game and add additional features before the official launch of Quake Champions in the coming months.”
The Champions Pack
To play Quake Champions during Early Access, players can buy the Champions Pack, which includes:
All 11 current Champions, including Ranger, Visor, Scalebearer, Nyx, Anarki, Clutch, Sorlag, Galena, Slash, BJ Blazkowicz from id Software’s Wolfenstein, and the new DOOM Slayer
All future Champions, including at least six additional Champions expected to release before the end of 2018, and any that follow
An exclusive Early Access skin for series diehard Ranger, available only during the Early Access period for Champions Pack players
Three Reliquaries (loot chests containing three in-game items for profile, Champion, and weapon customisation, like skins, shaders, nameplates, and more)
Quake Champions’ free-to-play version will launch at a later date. However, players who previously redeemed a Closed Beta key will be able to continue playing Quake Champions in free-to-play mode, only via Bethesda.net. These players will play on the same servers as Champions Pack owners and have the option of upgrading to the Champions Pack or buying additional Champions at any time. Players new to Quake Champions will need to either buy the Champions Pack or wait until free-to-play mode launches at a later date.
Put a little DOOM in Your Quake!
Quake Champions’ newest playable Champion, DOOM Slayer, comes straight from the depths of hell to the Arenas, wielding his pounding fists and a deadly hunger for blood. Fans of DOOM can run amok using DOOM Slayer’s Active Ability – Berserk – smashing enemies into bloody piles of gibs with his bare hands. DOOM Slayer’s passive will also be familiar to DOOM fans — Double Jump — allowing him to jump a second time while in the air.
Additional Content and Features Going Live at Early Access
Quake Champions Early Access will also introduce a host of new content and features for players, including:
Two New Maps: Church of Azathoth and Tempest Shrine
The New Champion: DOOM Slayer
Rune Challenges: Players will be rewarded for completing new Rune Challenges found in backpacks
Lore System: Players will find Lore Items hidden throughout Arenas in vases. By collecting all 10 Lore Items for a specific Champion, they will unlock that Champion’s high-end Lore Skin
Improved New Player Onboarding: New features to help get fresh fraggers up to speed include a movement tutorial, shooting gallery, and the ability to choose a skill level
New Customisation Options: New options include new Champion skin sets and weapon shaders
THE RENOWNED LAYTON SERIES RETURNS TO NINTENDO 3DS AS LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEYTM: KATRIELLE AND THE MILLIONAIRES’ CONSPIRACY LAUNCHES ON 7TH OCTOBER
An all-new adventure packed with puzzles, mystery and humour introduces Katrielle Layton, daughter of the famous professor, and her canine sidekick Sherl
18th August, 2017 – Solving mysteries runs in the family! With Professor Layton’s whereabouts unknown, it’s time for his daughter Katrielle to take centre-stage in LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy, coming to Nintendo 3DS family systems in Australia and New Zealand on 7th October 2017. Developed by LEVEL-5 Inc. and distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Nintendo, this new adventure marks the tenth anniversary of the popular mystery-puzzle game series.
The Nintendo 3DS version of the game includes more puzzles than any game in the Layton series thus far, and what’s more, bonus puzzles will be available to download daily for one year, starting from launch day*. With additional minigames to round out the package, puzzle fans will find plenty to keep their brains occupied as they explore the charming and visually rich world of LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy.
The story this time begins with Katrielle setting up the Layton Detective Agency on Chancer Lane, determined to prove her worth and hoping that the exposure will help her to uncover clues regarding her missing father’s whereabouts. Whizzing around London on her trusty bicycle, solving case after unlikely case, Katrielle will become embroiled in a quizzical quest that eventually leads to her unwitting discovery of the Millionaires’ Conspiracy. But she’s not alone in her endeavours – a young Gressenheller student by the name of Ernest Greeves joins the agency as her assistant, and the team quickly grows to three when Sherl, a talking dog, becomes Katrielle’s first client and subsequently a trusty sidekick.
With the intuitive, Touch Screen-based gameplay that fans know and love, LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy is as easy to pick up and play as any of its predecessors, and can be enjoyed on any system in the Nintendo 3DS family, including the recently-released New Nintendo 2DS XL. Layton diehards, casual puzzle-solvers and newcomers alike will quickly become immersed in the brain-teasing adventure as they help Katrielle discover clues, solve puzzles and ultimately deduce the truth. Fashion-conscious players can also redecorate the agency and dress Katrielle in various different outfits to suit the case at hand.
With the most puzzles ever included in a Layton game, a colourful cast of new characters, a hatful of humorous dialogue and an intriguing new storyline, it’s time to say hello to a new heroine and a new era for the Layton Series! Will Katrielle and her friends ever be able to find her missing father? Discover the truth for yourself when LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy comes to Nintendo 3DS family systems on 7th October.
COOK AND SERVE JAPAN’S FINEST DISHES IN MESHI QUEST: FIVE-STAR KITCHEN TODAY
Impress Customers and Compete Worldwide in On-the-Go Gourmet Game
SYDNEY, 18TH August 2017 – Square Enix Ltd., today have announced that MESHI QUEST: FIVE-STAR KITCHEN™, the new mobile restaurant management game, is available to download now on iOS and Android devices in more than 150 countries worldwide. By working quickly, and wisely managing time to cook, plate, and serve a wide variety of dishes, players aim to satisfy customers in exciting fast-paced rounds.
MESHI QUEST: FIVE-STAR KITCHEN features over 200 delectable dishes from an array of global cultures, where they must cook increasingly challenging meals from Japanese ramen and curry rice to burgers and Chinese cuisine. Players can earn stars and gain experience points by completing various stages. Players can use these experience points to unlock new restaurants to create the ultimate gourmet town.
With a robust ranking system, players can compete with friends and other towns worldwide and climb any of over 500 leaderboards, and even share their culinary progress with their friends by connecting on Facebook.
MESHI QUEST: FIVE-STAR KITCHEN is available in English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Thai and Korean.
MESHI QUEST: FIVE-STAR KITCHEN is available for download from the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and on Google Play for Android devices.
Devolver Digital And Sloclap Detail ‘Absolver’ Online Features And Post Release Update PlanNew content including new gameplay modes, features and moves coming post launch to Absolver
PARIS – The clenched fists at Sloclap and drunken boxers of Devolver Digital have detailed the online multiplayer features in their forthcoming melee combat game Absolver with the new ‘Friends & Foes’ video feature. The development team has also announced the first post-release content in a set of free updates scheduled to happen over the next six months including new gameplay modes, new features, and new moves to expand players’ customizable Combat Deck.
The core of Absolver’s gameplay is its deep fighting mechanics and online combat. Prospects will enter the plains of Adal alone and encounter both AI-controlled opponents and live players through Absolver’s shared online experience structure. Players will roam the world as their own independent ‘server’ as the game seamlessly introduces other Prospects into their game experience. Once players encounter one another they will have a choice to engage in friendly sparring, more aggressive PvP combat, or cooperative PvE play with up to three players at once. Through online cooperative play each Prospect will be able to learn new moves from one another, progress on their path to Absolution, and gain experience points that can be spent on one of six attributes to improve their skills.
Absolver also features unique fighting school mechanic where more advanced players can create their own school of combat that other players may join. The school creator effectively becomes a mentor to these students and this relationship allows for the mentor’s students to use their Combat Deck and the more robust catalog of more advanced moves that comes with it.
Sloclap has announced the first in many free content updates to the game to continue to expand the world of Absolver and cater to the wishes of the community. Through extensive testing and a closed beta, early players have requested features like 3 versus 3 mode, ranked matches, and a spectator mode to watch the action and jump in when it is your turn to battle. These three features will be some of the first implemented in a series of free content updates alongside new Combat Styles and moves for players’ Combat Decks.
Absolver fights its way onto PC and PlayStation 4 on August 29. For more information on Absolver visit absolvergame.com and follow @Absolver on Twitter.
SEOUL, Korea – Aug 17, 2017 – Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia, today announced the Prequel update to the real time mobile PvP Star Wars™: Force Arena, adding 16 new popular characters.
Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Maul and General Grievous who are fan-favorite iconic characters in the Star Wars prequel, have been added to the game as leader characters. And along with these leader characters, a total of 16 new characters were added into the game including Mace Windu, Ashoka Tano, Republic Attack Gunship, Republic Commandos, Clone Trooper, Riot Control Clone Trooper, IG-101, Sith Probe Droid, Umbaran Soldier, Droid Gunship, B1 Battle Droid, and Magna Guard.
Two new prequel themed maps, Felucia and Utapau were added to the game, which are now available on both 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 battles. Maps are now available per player level and certain maps will open when players level up. The ‘Arcade Mode’ was also added, which includes the ‘Draft Mode’ and ‘2vs2 Unranked Match.’ The Arcade Mode is intended to give players more rewards and offer a whole new fun aspect. Other updates include UI renewal to the store and strengthening the functions within the game.
“We are happy to add the prequel update to Star Wars™: Force Arena which includes iconic characters such as Yoda and Anakin Skywalker,” said Seungwon Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of Netmarble Games. “With 16 new characters and new maps coming into the game, we want players experiencing the real time PvP battle with their favorite characters and enjoy the new contents that we have to offer.”
Star Wars™:Force Arena boasts more than 80 playable in-game cards, including new faces from the recent movie release, Rogue One™: A Star Wars™ Story. Star Wars™:Force Arena is available on the iTunes App Store and Google Play. For more information on the game, visit the official website at www.StarWarsForceArena.com.
Netmarble Games Corp. strives to entertain audiences of all ages, and around the world, by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 3,500 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games, including Lineage2 Revolution, STAR WARS™: Force Arena, MARVEL Future Fight, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. The largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual game developer, and parent company to Kabam, a top global game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ E&M Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMO company. More information can be found at www.netmarble.com.
About Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company’s activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California. Discover more online at www.lucasfilm.com.
‘Kingdom Come: Deliverance’ – New Story Trailer for gamescom 2017
Pre-Order Available on Steam
LARKSPUR, Calif. – August 17th, 2017 – Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver today revealed unseen story details for the upcoming medieval role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance, which will launch on February 13th, 2018 for PlayStation®4, PC and Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system from Microsoft.
Following the footsteps of Henry, the son of a blacksmith whose peaceful life is shattered by a mercenary raid, ordered by King Sigismund, today’s trailer gives a glimpse on the events that follow the death of Henry’s parents as he joins ranks with Sir Radzig to get the training he needs. Where will his path lead him?
gamescom 2017 – An Historical Journey to Bohemia
Those who are curious about Henry’s life and want to take their first steps in the medieval Bohemia can do so on this year’s gamescom in Cologne. From August 22–26, Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver invite all players to get a first hands-on experience in Hall 9.1 at Booth B011.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is available for pre-order PlayStation®4 and Xbox One – an exclusive armor set and new treasure maps are now included. An exclusive armor set for Henry and new treasure maps are available as pre-order bonuses.
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About Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents’ death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore majestic castles, deep forests, thriving villages and countless other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia.
· Massive realistic open world: Majestic castles, vast fields, all rendered in stunning high-end graphics
· Non-linear story: Solve quests in multiple ways, then face the consequences of your decisions
· Challenging combat: Distance, stealth, or melee. Choose your weapons and execute dozens of unique combos in battles that are as thrilling as they are merciless
· Character development: Choose your equipment, improve your skills, and earn new perks
· Dynamic world: Your actions influence the reactions of the people around you. Fight, steal, seduce, threaten, persuade, or bribe. It’s all up to you
· Historical accuracy: Meet real historical characters and experience the genuine look and feel of medieval Bohemia
About Warhorse Studios
Warhorse Studios is a young independent game developer studio from the Czech Republic, Prague. It was founded by Daniel Vávra, creator of Mafia and Mafia 2, and Martin Klíma, formerly of ALTAR (Original War, UFO:* trilogy). The studio contains a mix of experienced game industry veterans, with dozens games published and millions of copies sold, and young guns from all around the world.
In January 2014, Warhorse launched a Kickstarter campaign for a realistic medieval RPG game called Kingdom Come: Deliverance. It ended up being the third most successful project, according to the number of backers, in 2014. With an initial goal of £300,000, we finally gathered over £1.1M. Warhorse Studios was also named among the World‘s TOP10 Most Innovative Companies on Kickstarter of 2015 by Fast Company.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Agents of MAYHEM. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
JACKBOX GAMES LAUNCHES THEJACKBOX PARTY PACK AND THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 2 ON NINTENDO SWITCH
Hilarious Party Games YOU DON’T KNOW JACK®, Drawful, Fibbage, Quiplash and More Arrive on Nintendo Switch in Two Critically Acclaimed Game Collections
The Jackbox Party Pack 4 to Come to Nintendo Switch This Fall
CHICAGO – Aug. 17, 2017 – Jackbox Games has released The Jackbox Party Pack and The Jackbox Party Pack 2 on the Nintendo Switch™ console. These two original collections, each with five guffaw-inducing multiplayer games, are available to purchase digitally today through the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch for $24.99 each.
As a bonus, players who own any of the first three titles in The Jackbox Party Pack series on Nintendo Switch will receive a 20% discount when purchasing any other title in the series from the Nintendo eShop. This includes today’s releases, as well as The Jackbox Party Pack 3, which debuted on the console earlier this year. This discount promotion will activate by Aug. 18 in the North American eShop, but will not be available until next week in Europe and Australia. Jackbox will update the community when the offer goes live in these territories through its social channels.
Jackbox Games also recently announced that The Jackbox Party Pack 4, a new bundle featuring Fibbage 3, Survive the Internet, Monster Seeking Monster, and two more original titles yet to be revealed, will launch on Nintendo Switch this fall.
TheJackbox Party Pack features five classic games:
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK 2015: The comedy trivia game sensation, featuring hundreds of brain-twisting questions (1-4 players).
Fibbage XL: A bigger, better version of the fun bluffing game Fibbage, with 50% more questions than the original (2-8 players).
Drawful: Compete with other artists in a bizarre drawing game, utilizing your phone or tablet as a canvas (3-8 players).
Word Spud: Take turns in a fill-in-the-blank word game that can get as vulgar as you want it to be (2-8 players)!
Lie Swatter: A fun party game in which swarms of players compete to separate the lies from the truth (1-100 players).
The Jackbox Party Pack 2 includes five boisterous titles:
Fibbage 2: The hit bluffing game returns with over 500 brand-new questions and new features like the deFIBrillator (2-8 players).
Earwax: Compete in a hear-larious sound-effects game (3-8 players)!
Bidiots: The strangely competitive and absurd art auction game that lets you draw right on your phone or tablet. Outbid your opponents for weird art pieces drawn by players themselves (3-6 players)!
Quiplash XL: The gut-busting, say-anything game, expanded with all the content from Quiplash and Quip Pack 1, plus over 100 bonus prompts (3-8 players)!
Bomb Corp.: Defuse bombs to keep your job as interns at the office of Bomb Corp. You’ll probably die, but it’s good work experience (1-4 players)!
Titles in The Jackbox Party Pack series utilize phones or tablets as controllers. By entering a room code at Jackbox.tv, players can easily join in on the fun. In addition, The Jackbox Party Pack 2 features Audience Mode, allowing up to 10,000 players to influence the outcome of specific games as spectators.
Both The Jackbox Party Pack and The Jackbox Party Pack 2 are rated T (Teen) by the ESRB. For the latest from Jackbox Games, visit www.jackboxgames.com, and follow the studio on Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.
About Jackbox Games
Jackbox Games, formerly Jellyvision Games, is a developer and publisher of party games on major gaming platforms and home entertainment devices. The studio is best known for comedic party games like YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, Fibbage, Quiplash and Drawful. Jackbox Games “make the world’s best party games” according to Business Insider. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK has been called “the greatest quiz-show game ever made” by The Onion’s A.V. Club. All current-generation Jackbox games feature the innovative use of mobile devices as controllers, allowing anyone with an internet-connected phone, tablet or laptop to join a game without the need for extra game controllers. Players connect to games on their devices by going to http://jackbox.tv and entering the custom game code displayed via the system hosting the game. This unique concept also allows for games that involve secret player input. The digital release of The Jackbox Party Pack, a massive collection of five party games, was named “Best Local Multiplayer Game of the Year” by Giant Bomb. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.
DEVOLVER DIGITAL AND SLOCLAP DETAIL ‘ABSOLVER’ ONLINE FEATURES AND POST RELEASE UPDATE PLAN
PARIS – The clenched fists at Sloclap and drunken boxers of Devolver Digital have detailed the online multiplayer features in their forthcoming melee combat game Absolver with the new ‘Friends & Foes’ video feature. The development team has also announced the first post-release content in a set of free updates scheduled to happen over the next six months including new gameplay modes, new features, and new moves to expand players’ customizable Combat Deck.
The core of Absolver’s gameplay is its deep fighting mechanics and online combat. Prospects will enter the plains of Adal alone and encounter both AI-controlled opponents and live players through Absolver’s shared online experience structure. Players will roam the world as their own independent ‘server’ as the game seamlessly introduces other Prospects into their game experience.
Once players encounter one another they will have a choice to engage in friendly sparring, more aggressive PvP combat, or cooperative PvE play with up to three players at once. Through online cooperative play each Prospect will be able to learn new moves from one another, progress on their path to Absolution, and gain experience points that can be spent on one of six attributes to improve their skills.
Absolver also features unique fighting school mechanic where more advanced players can create their own school of combat that other players may join. The school creator effectively becomes a mentor to these students and this relationship allows for the mentor’s students to use their Combat Deck and the more robust catalog of more advanced moves that comes with it.
Sloclap has announced the first in many free content updates to the game to continue to expand the world of Absolver and cater to the wishes of the community. Through extensive testing and a closed beta, early players have requested features like 3 versus 3 mode, ranked matches, and a spectator mode to watch the action and jump in when it is your turn to battle. These three features will be some of the first implemented in a series of free content updates alongside new Combat Styles and moves for players’ Combat Decks.
Absolver fights its way onto PC and PlayStation 4 on August 29. For more information on Absolver visit absolvergame.com and follow @Absolver on Twitter.
