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PlayStation Launches Climate Station: A New Way to Learn about Climate Change

Announcing the next step in Sony Interactive Entertainment’s commitment to Playing for the Planet

Author: Kieren Mayers, Vice President, Environment, Social, and Governance at Sony Interactive Entertainment

In 2019, at the UN Climate Summit, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) was invited to team up with the United Nations to combat climate change through the Playing for the Planet Alliance, which brings together industry leaders to work towards their sustainability goals. Since then, we have pursued a number of initiatives to contribute to the goals of the alliance and today, we’re proud to launch our latest project as part of this commitment: Climate Station.

Developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Climate Station uses the latest gaming technology, including virtual reality, to allow players to view, interact with, and understand complex climate data to raise awareness about climate change. With your 4K TV, you can view Climate Station with high quality 4K visuals from PlayStation 5 as you explore a wealth of information. Additionally, PlayStation VR2’s added immersion really brings complex climate data to life.

Climate Station is available free on PS5 and PS VR2 for players around the globe. The application tells the story of climate change through three acts: Weather Year, Observations, and Projections. There’s also an Explainer Library to explore.

  • In Weather Year, users are introduced to the complex interconnected weather systems of planet Earth through a visual exploration of the meteorological events of 2019.
  • Observations include 120 years’ worth of climate data, including detailed temperature records for thousands of locations – charting the gradual warming of our planet.
  • In Projections, data from the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) approved climate models allow users to explore how various choices will affect our future climate up to the end of the century, and the impact it would have on the planet.
  • Climate Station also contains an Explainer Library, which features 90 minutes of engaging multi-media content explaining climate change.

Climate Station can be used in the comfort of player’s homes, but also in research and education settings and as an interactive scientific tool to transform complex data into an immersive experience. Data used in Climate Station is sourced from some of the foremost experts on the subject, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Berkeley Earth, the Climate Research Unit, and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP).

SIE also collaborated with veteran meteorologist Laura Tobin, who served as a consultant on the project and lent her voice as narrator of the videos in Climate Station.

“As a meteorologist, I report on weather and climate and over the last 20 years I’ve seen the increased frequency and intensity of severe weather around the world. More and more records are being broken, often in remote parts of the globe but in recent years it’s hitting closer to home. I’m immensely proud of our collaboration on Climate Station. We want audiences to learn more about our amazing planet, use the latest science to see what is really happening, and finally have a greater understanding and appreciation of why change is needed. – Laura Tobin, Meteorologist & TV Weather Presenter.

Learning about the realities of climate change can be challenging, but the aim of Climate Station is to  leave the audience with a sense of hope for our planet’s future and the options ahead. Climate Station is just the latest step in our efforts to inspire change and drive progress. We remain committed to Sony Group’s Road to Zero plan, which includes our ongoing commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, efforts to increase the energy efficiency of our PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, support for our data centers to transition to renewable electricity, and more.

“Bringing climate awareness into the homes of millions through gaming will help build both knowledge and action to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. The approach to adapt the science into a game format has been impressive. We look forward to seeing how players react to this new tool and also recognise the leadership of Sony Interactive Entertainment in bringing climate science to consoles across the planet.” – Susan Gardner, Director of the Ecosystems Division, United Nations Environment Programme

We want to thank all of our collaborators for coming on this journey with us and helping to make Climate Station a reality. We’re excited for players to check out Climate Station to learn more about the science behind climate change, and discover their own climate story.

For more information on Climate Station, please visit: https://www.playstation.com/games/climate-station/

For more information our Environmental efforts, please visit: https://sonyinteractive.com/impact/environment

Soulslike Meets Roguelike in Netherworld Covenant, Out Now in Steam Early Access

Los Angeles, CA – 18 June, 2025 – Netherworld Covenant, the roguelike with tactical, soulslike combat from developer MadGoat and publisher Infini Fun, descends onto PC via Steam Early Access today at 10 AM PDT.

With the Nether Lantern in hand, face beast hunters, archers, and soul devourers in a tactical blend of roguelike and soulslike combat. Mindless button mashing will lead to a swift demise – choose when to parry and dodge, then strike at the right moment with lethal blows. Mitigate the stamina costs wayward blade clashes and evasive maneuvers by strategically using ghostly abilities to recharge.

Take up arms in the tortured land of Languireg and join the plagued heroes caught in a never-ending battle with demons. Taking refuge in the Borderland, a region between the living and the dead, harness the powers of a forbidden artifact known as the Nether Lantern. Wield the lantern’s energy in a treacherous quest to reclaim souls and cleanse corrupt worlds. 

Summon the undead throughout skirmishes with the aid of Soul Companions. Spread across Swordsman, Ranger, Guardian, and Rogue classes, master their abilities to gain an upper hand. Phase through obstacles, dodge brutal attacks, and deal soul-wrenching finishers from behind. 

Earn temporary boons and resources after each level, and square off with bosses including massive beasts and nimble fallen heroes alike. After the endless clashes with these fallen souls, return to home base to replenish supplies, craft weapons, and forge spectral alliances to unlock new potential. 

“Soulslikes and roguelikes have a natural affinity, being genres that make you consider each action you take, and teaching through failure,” said Feng Hu, Artist at MadGoat. “Netherworld Covenant is our love letter to the genres, with a consciously deliberate pace and risk-reward combat system, and we know the community will help shape this experience throughout Early Access.”

Netherworld Covenant launches today on PC via Steam Early Access for $17.99 USD/17.49 EU. Supported languages include English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, and Korean. Follow Infini Fun on Twitter/X, YouTube, and join their Discord server for the latest updates.  

About MadGoat Game Studio

MadGoat Game Studio is a two-person development team from China, boasting over a decade of experience in the gaming industry. Netherworld Covenant is their debut full-time independent game project, which has been in development for the past two years. 

About Infini Fun

Founded in 2024, Infini Fun is a new publisher with a combined 15 years of games industry experience. With expertise across funding, technical support, and design, their dedicated team aims to create a portfolio high quality titles across PC and console platforms. 

The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 Now Live on Consoles

The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 and free Update 46 base-game patch are now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 consoles, following the launch on PC and Mac on June 2. Starting today, console players can explore the island of Solstice and begin to uncover the plans of the resurgent Worm Cult. Update 46, a free base-game patch for all players, brings the new Subclassing system where they can mix and match class skill lines—adding over 3000 new combinations.

Seasons of the Worm Cult
In this two-part adventure continuing ESO’s original main quest storyline from 10 years ago, the dreaded Worm Cult has returned and is threating the island of Solstice, concealing their activities behind the massive and magical Writhing Wall. Players arrive on the tropical island in Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 to explore the Western Solstice zone—there is no shortage of action and rewards to uncover with new World Bosses, Delves, a Public Dungeon, and a brand-new Trial: the Ossein Cage.

Subclassing
With the new Subclassing system, all ESO players can further customize their characters and play their way. Now, players on all platforms may utilize the powers of up to three of ESO’s seven classes at once, offering greater flexibility and creativity in gameplay. See Subclassing in action below.

Hero’s Return
Also free with this update, the Hero’s Return feature automatically detects when players haven’t logged in to ESO for an extended period and offers them handy tools and guidance to help get back into the thick of things more swiftly. The first of these is a brief, optional adventure you can choose to complete to help refresh your combat skills and secure additional rewards.

Update 46 introduces additional base game quality-of-life improvements, including an updated in-game map—making traversing Tamriel easier than ever—and updated tutorials for the Wayshrine system. More details on Update 46 can be found here. For the full patch notes, visit our official forums.   

The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 is now live on PC/Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Players can purchase the new content with the 2025 Content Pass, which will also give access to every update planned for this year’s adventure, including access to Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2, two dungeon packs, and a server-wide Writhing Wall in-game event. For the latest updates and information, remember to keep an eye on our official website and forums.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

DORA SWINGS INTO ACTION IN OUTRIGHT GAMES’ NEW VIDEO GAME DORA: RAINFOREST RESCUE

The world’s greatest explorer embarks on a new adventure in the first game based on the CG-animated preschool series, coming to all platforms this October.

Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Paramount, today announces Dora: Rainforest Rescue, an all- new adventure based on the CG-animated DORA series. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on October 24, 2025.

Arriving during the franchise’s 25th anniversary year, Dora: Rainforest Rescue invites players to join Dora and Boots in a brand-new puzzle solving platform adventure. Embark on an exciting journey to stop Swiper’s latest scheme and restore the vibrant Alebrije Tree. Players will run, jump, and swing through colorful environments while collecting magical leaves and solving puzzles that blend fun with Spanish language learning.

“We’re thrilled to introduce a new generation to Dora’s world through this interactive adventure,” said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “The new CG-animated series laid the perfect foundation for creating a game that captures Dora’s spirit of exploration, problem- solving, and bilingual education in a format the whole family can enjoy together.”

Throughout the adventure, players will encounter fan-favourite characters including Tico, Isa, Benny, and Big Red Chicken as they help Dora save the magical Alebrije Tree. The game incorporates Spanish words and phrases that kids can learn through gameplay, staying true to the educational roots of the beloved franchise. Parents and children can play and learn together in the 2-player local co-op mode, as they embark on an adventure fun for the whole family!

Since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and, nearly 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. Dora has crossed social, racial and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. The series is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Throughout its eight-season run, Dora the Explorer received countless accolades, including Emmy®, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parents’ Choice, Common Sense Media and Television Critics Association awards.                       

Dora: Rainforest Rescue will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on October 24, 2025. For more information, please visit OutrightGames.com.


About Outright Games

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favorites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com 

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS

Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME®. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

TOWER OF GOD: NEW WORLD’S LATEST GAME UPDATEINTRODUCES SSR+ [ESCAPED] BETA, IGNITION WEAPON ENHANCEMENTS AND MORE

LOS ANGELESJUNE 18, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a brand-new update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World, introducing two new Teammates and various content updates.

SSR+ [Escaped] Beta (Red Element, Assassin, Wave Controller) and [Dream Decision] Cherry La (Red Element, Mage, Wave Controller) have joined Tower of God: New World as new Teammates. Created as a living ignition weapon through experiments at the Workshop, Beta is characterized by his immortal and AoE skills. Cherry La, whose true name is Phonsekal Irure, is a powerful Wave Controller who can restrict enemies with her special moves. 

[Escaped] Beta Release Celebration Festival is now running through July 2 to celebrate the arrival of Beta. Players are welcomed to enjoy various in-game events including Special Summons, Check-in Events, Boost Missions, TapTap Plus and more to receive valuable rewards such as Suspendiums. 

The new update also features revamped Ignition Weapons that that demonstrate the core techniques of the Workshop. Players can use the Soul Dice and Ignition Dice to reroll the stat for an Ignition Weapon. Tower of God: New World is offering a higher chance for players to obtain an Ignition Weapon on the Secret Floor. 

Other content updates include the Bingo Event and Melting Event that run through July 2. Players can also participate in new seasons of the Alliance Fleet Battle, Alliance Expedition, and Memorial Pocket. 

Tower of God: New World is a collectible card game RPG based on “Tower of God,” a popular WEBTOON series that has surpassed 6 billion global views. In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character. 

The game is now available on Google Play and the App Store while the PC version is available to download from Google Play Games Beta.

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Enter the Gungeon is coming to mobile with online co-op, touch controls, and a special appearance from Cult of the Lamb

Dodge Roll and Devolver Digital’s acclaimed, multi-million-selling bullet hell dungeon crawler Enter the Gungeon is coming to mobile this summer.

Described by critics as ‘a masterpiece of the genre’ and ‘one of the most enjoyable shooters money can buy’, Enter the Gungeon sees you shooting, looting, dodge rolling, and table flipping your way through a constantly evolving bullet hell fortress stinking with fearsome Gundead beasts, colossal bosses, and heaps of treasure.

And this new mobile version is packing some fresh heat:

  • Touch friendly controls designed specifically for mobile devices, letting you swipe, tap, and poke your screen to conquer the depths of the Gungeon
  • Even the odds by joining forces with other Gungeoneers, even if they aren’t in the same room as you, with the long-requested addition of online co-op multiplayer
  • A brand new playable character: The Lamb! Take on the Gungeon as Cult of the Lamb’s fleecy hero, with new abilities inspired by the hit cult simulator

And there’s more good news for Gungeoneers. Enter the Gungeon’s arcade spin-off, Exit the Gungeon, is also being re-released on mobile. This fast-paced 2D bullet hell platformer was previously an Apple Arcade exclusive, but can now be enjoyed by all.

Enter the Gungeon will be coming to mobile platforms this summer alongside Exit the Gungeon. Keep your sights trained on enterthegungeon.com for more info.

BAD END THEATER Takes Center Stage for its Surprise Console Debut Next Month

Can you find a way to save this unlucky cast?

Boulder, Colo. (June 18, 2025) – Today publisher Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, LISA, Fractured Blooms) and developer NomnomNami revealed that they’re bringing the viral multi-ending adventure BAD END THEATER to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on July 10, 2025. Settle into a front row seat for its theatrical reveal trailer:

BAD END THEATER is a visual novel where new paths are discovered by exploring a variety of terrible fates. Set the stage and watch your play unfold by choosing the behaviors of every character. Decisions you make in one story will affect the others, unlocking new paths and more than 40 trackable endings. Experiment with the narrative and unfold a deep story that is fully translated into more than 20 languages and told across 600 hand-drawn illustrations.

Since its original release on Steam, BAD END THEATER has received an Overwhelmingly Positive rating and more than 8,000 reviews. Its charming writing and quirky character design quickly brought life to passionate community fanart and engaging Let’s Plays from prestigious content creators like Markiplier, MatPat, and more.

Keep up with Serenity Forge’s latest digital and physical releases by visiting the team’s website, Twitter, and Bluesky pages.

About NomnomNami

NomnomNami is an indie game developer, musician, and artist. She has been releasing free games on itch.io since 2015.

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.

NETMARBLE OPENS GLOBAL PRE-REGISTRATION FOR NEW MASSIVE PET BRAWL RPG STONEAGE: PET WORLD

LOS ANGELES – JUNE 18, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has officially opened global pre-registrations for its upcoming mobile-based massive pet brawl RPG title, StoneAge: Pet World.

Based on the beloved StoneAge IP that first launched in 1999 and enjoyed by over 200 million players worldwide, StoneAge: Pet World offers a fresh new take on the franchise while preserving its iconic charm and classic gameplay. Players can capture and nurture hundreds of unique pets in a vibrant prehistoric world that stays true to the spirit of the original games. This new installment enhances the legacy with intuitive, modern systems built specifically for today’s mobile gamers.

To mark the launch of global pre-registration, Netmarble has released the game’s first teaser video. Players can pre-register via the official game website, Google Play, and the Apple App Store. Once the game officially launches, all players can enjoy free access to two mount pets and every in-game pet.

In StoneAge: Pet World, players embark on an epic quest to become the ultimate Pet Trainer as they collect, raise, and battle with a wide array of pets, including fan favorites like Mogaros, Veldor, and Yangidon from the original series. The game offers deep strategic customization which offers players the ability to build massive battle decks of up to six trainers and 18 pets, for a total of 24 units in play. Each trainer and pet have unique skills, enabling a wide range of tactical combinations.

Classic features from the original StoneAge, including pet mounting, capturing, and hybrid battle strategies involving both trainers and pets, have been completely revamped for today’s modern audience. Players can also enjoy dynamic new gameplay systems such as Clans, enabling cooperative tribal-building, and epic Boss Raids “Advent Battle” where up to 100 pets can battle simultaneously.

Additional details and updates about global pre-registration for StoneAge: Pet World will be revealed on the official game website.

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

GOOSEBUMPS: TERROR IN LITTLE CREEK VIDEO GAMEANNOUNCED, COMING THIS SUMMER

Gamer beware, you’re in for a scare! An all-new original Goosebumps stealth-adventure is coming to consoles and PC!

MINNEAPOLIS June 18, 2025 – New town, new monsters – new Goosebumps! Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek is an original stealth-adventure game inspired by the series’ iconic scares, coming to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on August 29, 2025! Step into the spooky town of Little Creek and uncover the web of mysteries and dangers behind its hauntings…if you dare!

Enter the spine-chilling world of Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek! As Sloane Spencer, a young teen caught in a town of nightmares, you’ll unravel eerie enigmas, confront sinister monsters, and navigate haunted locations inspired by R.L. Stine’s legendary book series.

Uncover the dark forces lurking in the shadows as you solve fiendish puzzles and evade frightful creatures — all while experiencing the signature blend of playful scares and twists that have captivated millions of Goosebumps fans, both young and young at heart, for decades.

KEY FEATURES

  • SURVIVE AN ORIGINAL GOOSEBUMPS STORY – Experience a brand-new Goosebumps mystery, crafted exclusively for the game. Encounter fresh terrors inspired by the book series while uncovering the supernatural secrets hidden within Little Creek.
  • EXPLORE THE HORRIFYING UNKNOWN – Traverse fog-filled streets, creep around abandoned theaters, and sneak through dark libraries teeming with mystery. Every shadow hides a new spooky surprise waiting to be discovered.
  • FACE MYSTERIOUS CHALLENGES – Test your wits with mind-bending puzzles, interactive contraptions, and clever riddles that stand between you and the ultimate truth.
  • STAY AHEAD OF DANGER – Use stealth and cunning to evade a dreadful menagerie of monsters inspired by classic Goosebumps frights, reimagined for an all-new monster-filled experience. Or fight back with your trusty slingshot!
  • EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE ENDINGS – Your choices shape the fate of Sloane and her friends. Can you unearth the full truth behind Little Creek’s horrors, or will the town’s mysteries consume you?

The Standard Edition of Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek launches August 29 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for $39.99. Players will also be able to purchase the game’s digital-exclusive Frightmare Edition for $49.99, which includes the full game plus five in-game wearable masks, five slingshot skins with special trail VFX, a Concept Art Viewer, and a 3D Model Viewer featuring in-game characters, monsters and more.

Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek is developed by PHL Collective and published by GameMill Entertainment.

About Goosebumps

Goosebumps is one of the best-selling children’s book series of all-time with more than 400 million English language books in print, including international editions in 24 languages. A global megabrand and pop culture phenomenon, Goosebumps has inspired two feature films, video games, consumer products, and an Emmy-nominated series on Disney+ produced by Sony Pictures Television. The breakout series debuted in 2023, premiering at #1 for Disney Branded Television. Its follow-up season, Goosebumps: The Vanishing, continued the momentum – reaching the #1 spot in 24 countries. The official website is www.scholastic.com/goosebumps.

About Scholastic

For more information about Scholastic, visit our media room at http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products

Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

New Expansion for Empire of Sin Available Today

New Gangsters, New Guns, and More Arrive in Heist-focused “Hunt for Aurora” DLC

STOCKHOLM — June 18, 2025 — Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher of games for the whole gang, today released Empire of Sin: Hunt for Aurora, a new expansion for Paradox’s gangland strategy game. Including a new playable Boss from across the Atlantic, a new class of Gangster, new mission chains focused around a diamond heist, and even a loyal canine companion, Hunt for Aurora is available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 at a suggested retail price of $14.99. Players who own the Premium Edition of Empire of Sin or the Expansion Pass can now download and play Hunt for Aurora at no additional cost.

In Empire of Sin: Hunt for Aurora, players will meet Robin Kray, the latest mob boss from across the pond, and his crime partner Sylvia Taylor, who bring their flair for the dramatic – and a taste for danger – to Chicago. Together, they’re chasing the famous Aurora diamond, and nothing will stand in their way. Ambitious mobsters can now try a new dual-wielding combat style and use Robin’s cunning leadership to leave a lasting mark on the city’s criminal underworld.

Features of Hunt for Aurora also include:

  • The new Vanguard gangster class, specialists in melee and frontline combat, with versatile builds to suit your strategy.
  • The Dance Club racket, a new way to grow your empire.
  • The Lucky Companion, a loyal dog with uncanny good luck!
  • New Weapons including the High-power Prototype Pistol, Plains Rifle, Model 21 Shotgun, M1886 Sniper Fusil, Irma Submachine Gun, MP 28 Submachine Gun, and Brn. Vz. 26 Machine Gun – and new melee weapons such as the Chef’s Knife, Hunting Knife, Balisong, and more
  • Four New Mission Chains comprising 14 missions in total, sending players on the hunt for the Aurora Diamond!

For more information on Hunt for Aurora and Empire of Sin, visit www.empireofsingame.com.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com