ANIMO Industries Introduces Its Mech Arena Shooter at Summer Games Fest with New Gameplay at The MIX and New Trailer Debut During Future Games Show Live at SGF

SUMMER GAMES FEST: LOS ANGELES & MIAMI, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 – Indie game studio ANIMO Industries is excited to announce the Kickstarter campaign launch for its inaugural game ANIMO Stars Arena. Players choose their favorite animal pilot, customize a mech war machine, and hunt their prey in this adorably destructive multiplayer shooter. 

The start of the crowdfunding campaign coincides with the kick-off of Summer Games Fest. ANIMO is participating in The MIX Summer Game Showcase in-person event today, where attendees can get hands-on with all-new gameplay, followed by the debut of a new ANIMO Stars Arena trailer during Saturday’s Future Games Show Live at SGF broadcast showcase. Those not attending SGF can download an early playable demo on Steam.

A 2024 GDC Pitch Finalist, ANIMO Stars Arena is a casual shooter that allows players to fully customize their hanger of ludicrously overpowered combat mechs, then team up in a wide variety of gameplay modes and wreak havoc on their enemies in challenging and ever-evolving battlescape environments. The mechs are tailored by swapping between dozens of cabins and bumpers; choosing a traversal engine such as treads, wheels, hovercrafts and more; and then arming it with a host of special weapons like flamethrowers and grappling hooks. Further personalization comes from paint colors and themes, and choosing the driver from a cast of cuddly but cunning, scaled, or fiercely feathered fighter pilots. Multiple play modes provide action for all types of players.

“When we first conceived the idea of cute pet animals piloting crazy powerful mechanical juggernauts, we knew we had the opportunity to make something special in the shooter space; something that could recapture the lighter and more accessible tone of classic multiplayer Nintendo games of our youth,” explained  Diego Santana, ANIMO’s executive producer. As the vision became clearer, we incorporated everyone’s favorite multiplayer modes, and some new ones that we think will excite both casual players and more traditional competitive multiplayer shooter fans.”

ANIMO Stars Arena is the first title from ANIMO Industries, a new studio comprised of veteran talent from companies such as Activision, Crytek, Epic, Guerrilla Games, WB Games, and more, with credits on titles including Fortnite, Call of Duty, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Killzone: Shadowfall. The team shares a nostalgia for the playful fun and accessibility of classic games of the past, as well as a commitment to creating fun and engaging competitive game experiences that a broad range of players can enjoy.

“The team has been working hard on making ANIMO Stars Arena a truly unique experience, filling a gap in the mech shooter space, and we’re energized by the response the game has received thus far. Slated for release next year, we are already planning to follow the ANIMO Stars Arena launch with an even more ambitious game that will allow players to design their own pilots, mechs, and battlescapes and trade them with the community,” said Dave Miller, ANIMO CEO. “We believe in this universe we’ve created and its appeal as a long-term franchise.”

The Kickstarter for ANIMO Stars Arena launches today, with several compelling levels of support including exclusive and limited edition digital and physical rewards, and the goal to raise $150,000 to complete the game and launch in the first half of 2026. Players can show their support, download the demo and wishlist on Steam.

About ANIMO Industries:

Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, ANIMO Industries is an independent global game development team of veterans from companies including Activision, WB Games, Crytek, Epic, and Guerrilla Games. Together, they share a dedication to creating multiplayer games that are engaging and accessible to a broad audience of players. The company is in development on its first game, ANIMO Stars Arena, a casual multiplayer mech shooter that’s fun for kids of all ages who love competitive team-based games (rated E10+, PEGI 7). To learn more, visit the ANIMO Industries website.

Take on Banjo’s Trial and face the Rift in this high-stakes, procedural co-op horror demo

Sydney – 6 June, 2025 – Australian independent developer WeForge Studio will launch the first public demo and a brand-new gameplay trailer for its upcoming co-op stealth extraction horror game Macabre, available exclusively during Steam Next Fest from 9–16 June.

Titled Banjo’s Trial, the demo gives players their first taste of the Rift. Guided by NPC Banjo, you’ll take on an early objective to gather intel on Macabre, a shapeshifting horror that evolves based on player behaviour. The trial introduces key systems from the full game — including procedural maps, shifting objectives, and extraction-based co-op — all built for replayability and unpredictable runs.

“Listen up. Macabre’s adapting faster than I expected, and I need someone reckless enough to gather intel on the bastard. I’ll drop you into the Rift with a Space Shifter — but you’ll need to scavenge what you can, and survive what you can’t. Work together if you have to… just know, not everyone makes it out.”  — Banjo

Demo features include:

• Explore Snowgum Retreat, a hostile procedural map with shifting layouts and threats
• Take on Banjo’s Trial, an early mission to gather intel on the Crawler
• Play solo or with up to 3 others in high-stakes, betrayal-prone PvE co-op
• Loot, sneak, and survive as you fight to extract with whatever you can carry
• Purchase and experiment with early-game equipment and tools
• Face the Crawler, an unpredictable predator that adapts to your tactics
• Navigate dynamic weather, from thick fog to blinding storms, as conditions shift between runs

“With Macabre, we’ve designed a loop that pressures players to make hard calls — when to sneak, when to risk a distraction, when to betray. The demo pushes those systems: every tool, every enemy behaviour, every map shift is tuned to provoke a reaction. With procedural layouts, shifting objectives, and adaptive threats, there are millions of possible scenarios — and we want to see how players navigate them.”
 — Jake Davey, Game Director

“As a team of just three full-time developers and a handful of freelancers, getting here has been a massive task. Our alpha test subjects have helped shape Macabre’s foundation, and now we’re opening it up. This demo is about putting the game in real players’ hands, seeing what holds up, and figuring out what to improve next.”
 — Jay Topping, Creative Director

Macabre is currently in alpha and has surpassed 217,000 wishlists on Steam. Early Access is planned for late 2025.
The Banjo’s Trial demo will be available exclusively during Steam Next Fest, running from 9–16 June.

Watch the new gameplay trailer and wishlist Macabre on Steam to be notified when the demo goes live: Macabre Demo: Banjo’s Trial

Playable demo to feature in World Ocean Day & Steam Next Fest events

Leicester, UK – 6th June 2025: A demo for innovative new city builder Life Below has today been released on Steam ahead of its inclusion in World Ocean Day (8th June) and Steam Next Fest (9th June). 

Following its announcement last week, the playable demo allows players to start crafting a sub-aquatic haven and attract new species amid ominous changes to the ocean.

Developed by Norwegian studio, Megapop, and written by award winning video game writer Rhianna Pratchett,  Life Below delivers a fresh and unique approach to the city building genre. Set in a near-future Earth, where the ocean is no longer what it used to be, the rules have changed — fast. Players will be immersed in a beautiful world, growing their reef, attracting wildlife to increase its biodiversity and evolving entire underwater ecosystems to face a tide of ever-changing challenges in a climate impacted ocean.

Life Below also aims to be one of the most accessible city builders ever. The game is being developed in conjunction with consultant Arevya, and the charity SpecialEffect are involved in evaluating accessibility features for the game and advising on how they might be implemented in impactful ways.

The playable demo is now available on Steam. Life Below is coming to Windows PC in 2026.

Wishlist now via Steam or visit LifeBelow.net for more information.

ABOUT KASEDO GAMES

Kasedo Games work closely together with enthusiastic & talented indie developers from around the world to publish ‘Triple I’ titles that players will love.

Through our vast knowledge of producing, PR, marketing and distribution, we always strive for quality games made by quality indie teams and we understand that every game and every studio has different requirements. The support, creative freedom and platform we provide means we can make great games happen without forgetting their roots.

Titles under the Kasedo label include: ‘IXION, ‘Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus I & II’, ‘City of Gangsters’, ‘Filament’, ‘Rise of Industry 1 & 2’, ‘Project Highrise’ and ‘Crowntakers’. 

ABOUT MEGAPOP

Megapop is an independent game studio based in Oslo, Norway, and a proud member of Oslo Game Hub. We create premium strategy games for PC and console, built on originality, depth, and the science of fun. With a legacy of globally featured and top-ranking games, we bring a deep current of experience into every new project. We’re currently developing Life Below, a genre-bending city-builder where you shape the fate of a coral reef from nature’s point of view—a true reef builder. 

The Crew Motorfest Team Will Be On The Starting Line Of The Final Edition Of GP Explorer, Titled “The Last Race,” From 3 To 5 October, 2025. 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 6 June, 2025 — Today, Ubisoft announced its participation in GP Explorer 3 with a The Crew™ Motorfest team represented by two iconic US content creators, Ludwig and Michael Reeves. As the final edition of the event created by Squeezie, GP Explorer 3 is set to make history one last time from 3 – 5 October, 2025, on the legendary Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans.

Already announced as a record-breaking event, GP Explorer 3 takes a new step by going international. The creation of The Crew Motorfest team embodies this global ambition. Ludwig, a prominent streamer and host, and Michael Reeves, an engineer and content creator known for his quirky humour, will form a dynamic American duo in the colours of this iconic racing video game franchise.

The latest instalment of The Crew franchise offers a ticket to the largest festival dedicated to car culture, featuring a constantly updated lineup of legendary vehicles, all set in the idyllic landscapes of the islands of O’ahu and Maui — the latter being especially dear to Michael Reeves, who grew up there.

For the first time, GP Explorer 3 will span over three days, combining concerts, practice sessions, sprint races, and the main race. With over 80,000 spectators expected each day and global streaming on Twitch, the event promises full immersion with onboard radios, a new points system, and a starting grid featuring top web and music stars.

As a title partner, The Crew Motorfest team fully embraces the event’s values: car culture, team spirit, and a passion for speed.

For more information about The Crew Motorfest, please visit thecrewgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/thecrewgame.usa, on Instagram at instagram.com/thecrewgame, on TikTok at tiktok.com/@thecrewgame and on X/Twitter at twitter.com/TheCrewGame or #TheCrewMotorfest.

For the latest news on The Crew Motorfest and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com. To buy, visit store.ubisoft.com.

About GP Explorer

GP Explorer is a unique event that brings together top content creators for a real Formula 4 race on the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans. Launched by Squeezie in 2022, it has become a cultural phenomenon, the largest content creator event in France, and one of the most watched globally (Top 4). With over 1.019 million live viewers on Twitch for the second edition, more than 60,000 on-site attendees in 2023, and tens of millions of views across social media, GP Explorer has transcended the web to become a must-attend event. Designed as a fusion of sport, entertainment, and community, the event continues to evolve, with increasing focus on innovation, international reach, and environmental responsibility.

About The Crew™

Motorfest Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew™ Motorfest lets players fulfill the driving bucket list of their dreams in one of the most exhilarating and vibrant open worlds ever created. Motorfest is a car-culture infused festival organised in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations: O‘ahu and Maui, two of the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. On their own or with friends, players can explore this galvanising tropical playground behind the wheel of hundreds of the most legendary vehicles ever built. At every corner of the island, the festival offers infinite opportunities for pure fun, all forms of driving challenges, and invites them to explore incredible landscapes: from big city streets to volcano slopes, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches… They are free to follow the roads or forge their own path!

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com © 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All rights reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 5, 2025 – It’s been 10 years since ARK: Survival Evolved first launched into Steam Early Access, kicking off a decade of survival, taming, and epic community stories. The franchise has achieved  global success across PC, console, and mobile platforms, and it’s expanded with massive new maps, official mod support, a thriving creator ecosystem, and even a star-studded animated TV series. 

Today ARK: Survival Ascended on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, gets even bigger. Players can dive into a brand-new anniversary in-game event, explore the massive new Lemnokis island map added to the Astraeos DLC, and enjoy major performance upgrades with the launch of ARK’s Unreal Engine 5.5 update.

The 10th Anniversary celebration is now live in ARK: Survival Ascended from June 5–17, with a festive lineup of new in-game content. During this event Survivors can collect cake slices for buffs, discover a flashy set of Party Dinos, and show up in style with new cosmetics like the Birthday Suit and Party Hat skins. There’s even a DJ Party emote, a Rave Dance, and a Club ARK tropical Island makeover to keep the celebration going.

The Unreal Engine 5.5 update brings a big performance boost to ARK: Survival Ascended, with improved rendering, faster load times, and a smaller base installation size thanks to optional downloads for expansion DLCs. PlayStation 5 Pro players will see immediate benefits, including native PSSR support for up to 30% higher FPS and improved long-range shadows.

The first major content drop for the Astraeos DLC has arrived with the release of its Lemnokis update, adding another massive and visually stunning island crafted by renowned ARK modder Nekatus. This sprawling new island is packed with diverse biomes, hidden caves, and towering redwoods where ancient ruins and colossal statues hint at lost civilizations. The lush expansion isn’t just for sightseeing—players can take on the game’s first-ever duo minibosses, Kalydonios and Erymanthian, two massive boars that fight with fire and poison. From deep-sea resource zones to the mysterious Maelstrom far offshore, and a glacier cave tucked beneath the Redwoods, Lemnokis is loaded with far-flung new adventures, prime build spots, and the return of the fan-favorite Snow Owls.

The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem. ASA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam. 

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com

LOS ANGELES – JUNE 5, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new in-game update for its action game Solo Leveling:ARISE. Players can now experience a new hunter, fresh story content, various events, and more.

The latest update introduces a new wind-type SSR Mage, Lennart Niermann. He is an S-rank hunter and the guild master of the Richter Guild, the top guild in Germany. Niermann is also known for his mastery of mana-based combat. He has several exciting skills, including his ultimate skill, “Todes-Symphonie,” which unleashes magical duplicates of himself to pummel enemies across the battlefield.

Players can now access the Main Story Chapters released during the May update (Chapters 24 and 25) in Reverse Mode on both Normal and Hard difficulties. In addition, by completing the [Workshop of Brilliant Light] Distorted Sanctuary on Normal difficulty, players can unlock a new Hard difficulty level. Players can also challenge the new boss Higos in Encore Missions mode. 

Other content updates include enhancements to the Gem system that allow players to promote and refine Rank 6 Gems. A new artifact management feature has been added as well, combining the existing “Salvage Artifact” and “Sell Artifact” features. Players can now choose to receive either Gold or Artifact Enhancement Chips when salvaging artifacts. The updated management system also enables players to lock or unselect all artifacts via management options. 

A variety of limited-time events with generous rewards are now available. These include “A New Start! Check-In Gift” and “A New Start! Daily Mission” events. Special events to welcome the new hunter Lennart Niermann, such as the “Lennart Niermann Growth Tournament” and “Lennart Niermann Rate Up Celebration! Special Dice Event,” are now open as well. The “[Wanted] Workshop of Brilliant Light Yogumunt Event” is also live and provides exclusive rewards such as a special costume to players who clear the dungeon the fastest. 

Solo Leveling:ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”

Please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and official YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling:ARISE.

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.

The breakout dev behind ‘Don’t Scream’ is back with DEADCAM, a survival horror game set in a series of VHS recordings.

Singapore, June 5, 2025 | Joure Visser, a developer behind 2023’s viral success Don’t Scream, is excited to announce his latest project, DEADCAM. The 90s-inspired survival horror game invites players into a series of haunting encounters told through found footage recordings. The game is coming to Steam Early Access on June 23rd, and a demo will be available during Steam Next Fest this month. 

Chilling J-Horror

DEADCAM applies the 90s analog aesthetic to a variety of gritty horror experiences. By navigating through various found footage recordings, players engage with a diverse collection of stories ranging from survival horror to psychological thrillers. Each self-contained encounter, or ‘file,’ boasts a unique setting and narrative. Uncover the mystery of these haunts by completing each file before proceeding to the next. DEADCAM’s Early Access introduces players to the first encounter, an atmospheric J-Horror challenge set in an abandoned school. Four additional encounters will be added throughout the Early Access period.

Explosive Encounters

DEADCAM’s found footage recordings see players through different stories; each file features its own setting, narrative, and gameplay mechanics tailored to the tone of the story. Across each file, retro UI elements monitor haunted activity in the area, including the size and speed of nearby enemy mobs. Idle opponents may walk or sprint to your location, forcing you to confront a handful–or a horde–of enemies. DEADCAM offers a variety of weapons, from firearms like pistols and shotguns to more brutal tools like flamethrowers and chainsaws. These handheld weapons, while powerful, require aiming before firing, which reduces movement speed. Melee weapons, such as the katana, also play a key role. Though quicker to use, melee weapons risk close-quarters vulnerability. As you battle through each encounter, monitor your vitality to make it out alive. A limited number of medkits are available, adding a layer of resource management to gameplay.

Early Access Coming Soon

The game’s Early Access arrives on Steam on June 23rd and will launch with the first of five files. Set in an abandoned Japanese high school, the file offers roughly an hour of gameplay. In this encounter, players can find and use three weapons: a katana, a pistol, and a shotgun. The file features three possible endings, but only one unlocks the full 100% playback percentage—the “good” ending. Details of the remaining four files will be announced soon.

Early Access Features

• Nostalgic ’90s analog and chilling found footage combine for an atmospheric survival horror experience
• Experience the first of five chilling encounters in Early Access on June 23rd.
• Find three weapons hidden in the first file: a katana, a shotgun, and a pistol.
• One-hour files offer chilling experiences at breakneck speed. 
• Manage resources, such as medkits, to replenish your vitality during tough encounters.
• Handheld weapons require aiming, which slows movement speed, while melee combat risks close-quarter enemy encounters.
• Experience one of three possible endings, or fight to find them all.

DEADCAM’s Early Access is coming to Steam on June 23rd. Experience a preview in the game’s demo, available during Steam Next Fest.

About Joure Visser

Based in Singapore, Joure Visser began creating levels as a hobby during the Duke Nukem 3D era. He later led a small team to develop the Half-Life 2 mod 1187, which won 10th place in Mod DB’s “Mod of the Year” in 2010. His 2019 release, STARDROP, won “Best 3D Graphics” at the Intel Level Up Contest in 2017. More recently, his projects include 2022’s Paranormal Tales and 2023’s viral hit, Don’t Scream.

Six new scenarios and decisive battles added to the Complete Edition!

Hertfordshire, 5^th June 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO and developer Kou Shibusawa launched their military and historical simulation, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening Complete Edition, on Nintendo Switch™ 2 and PlayStation®5. Originally released in July 2023, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening celebrated the franchise’s 40^th anniversary by inviting players to attempt Nobunaga Oda’s unfulfilled ambition to unify Japan through a series of escalating war strategies and diplomacy.

NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening Complete Edition includes all the downloadable content, (excluding collaborative DLC), improved 3D rendering quality, 4k resolution* and mouse support**. Additionally, the Complete Edition enhances the overall gameplay experience with six new scenarios, new traits, and a new mode called “Decisive Battles” where powerful clans fight for each other’s domains in large-scale battles.

In the new “Decisive Battles” mode, players will lead their clan in a fight for dominance against neighbouring clans, where they will fight in two opening assaults whose outcome will have an impact on the final decisive battle. Players will have six months before each battle to carefully plan their strategies and get their troops in order before launching the next assault. Victory will result in the complete occupation of the opponent’s domain, making it a true showdown that could determine the fate to unify Japan.

The Complete Edition also introduces six new scenarios, both historical and hypothetical such as “The Birth of Nobunaga”, which features key characters as Nobunaga’s father, Nobuhide Oda, and cunning strategist Tsunehisa Amago. The historical scenario “Fateful Clash” takes players right after the Honnō-ji incident in June 1582, when Mitsuhide Akechi betrayed and attacked Nobunaga, while the hypothetical scenario “Absence of Great Conflicts” explores a world where the Ōnin War never occurred and the Oda clan’s rise continued smoothly. These new scenarios will allow players to experience a wide variety of Sengoku period situations, blending historical and fictional narratives.

NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening Complete Edition is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch™ 2 and PlayStation®5. The new “Decisive Battles” mode and new traits will be added to the original NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening game via free updates. The new scenarios will be available as paid DLC for the original version.

NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening Complete Edition features Japanese voices and English texts only.

* Only for PlayStation®5. ** Only for Nintendo Switch™ 2.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warrior’s series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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Experience the Acclaimed Wizarding World Adventure Like Never Before with Enhanced Visuals, Audio, Loading Times and Controls on Nintendo Switch 2 

Burbank, Calif. – June 5, 2025 – Warner Bros. Games today announced Hogwarts Legacy, the critically acclaimed role-playing-game set in the wizarding world, is now available for Nintendo Switch 2. Players will immerse themselves in the magic of Hogwarts Legacy with the Nintendo Switch 2 system version’s enhanced visuals and audio and seamless open-world traversal. 

Co-developed by Avalanche Software and Krome Studios, Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch 2* features enhanced graphics, including DLSS support, smoother traversal, faster flight speeds and improved resolution. Additionally, players can enjoy more ways to play with Joy-Con 2 Controllers as mouse support. 

Published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label and developed by Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, action, open-world role-playing-game set in the 1800s wizarding world. Beginning as a fifth year, players will embark on a journey through new and familiar locations, explore and discover magical beasts, craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and customize their character to become the witch or wizard they want to be. 

To learn more about Hogwarts Legacy, please visit HogwartsLegacy.com

About Warner Bros. Games 

Warner Bros. Games, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles.

About Portkey Games 
Portkey Games, from Warner Bros. Games, is the games label dedicated to creating new wizarding world mobile and video game experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. Portkey Games offers players the opportunity to make their own narrative choices and engage with the wizarding world setting to create new and unique experiences. The label was created to bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve into the magic of the wizarding world in immersive ways where they can define their own wizarding world story. 

About Avalanche Software 

Established in 1995 in Salt Lake City, Avalanche Software has been creating interactive experiences for fans of the world’s largest franchises for over two decades. The studio joined Warner Bros. Games in 2016 and was the lead developer on Hogwarts Legacy, an open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World.

*Hogwarts Legacy on Nintendo Switch 2 will support a one-way save transfer from players’ Nintendo Switch save file. 

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Discover a story beyond the surface: digital consciousness, frozen earth — and a game set to redefine cross-platform RPGs

Shanghai, China — 5 June, 2025 | Etheria: Restart is set in a future where humanity’s minds have been uploaded into a digital sanctuary called Etheria, the game’s story explores themes of memory loss, corrupted identities, and digital permanence. It’s now officially live with players able to join on Apple store, Google Play — or on PC through the official website.

An ethereal hero RPG, developed by XD Games, the game offers a live arena experience blending sumptuous anime stylings with cinematic visuals, deep strategic combat, and fully customizable squad-building. Within Etheria, humans coexist with beings known as the Animus, who wield mysterious Anima Powers. That peaceful coexistence is shattered when the “Genesis Virus” emerges. The outbreak corrupts the Animus, threatening the survival of humanity itself. In response, the Hyperlinker Union forms to combat this threat.

Etheria: Restart evolves classic turn-based combat by incorporating diverse strategic mechanics and sandbox exploration, delivering a next-generation Team RPG experience. Countless combinations of teams can be created by synergizing Animus abilities, while issuing real-time combat commands, and freely controlling each Animus in battle. Master skill combinations and tactical setups to experience the thrill of overcoming powerful foes through superior strategy.

• Draft-Based PvP: Real-Time Arena (RTA)

RTA mode introduces competitive PvP with a full draft system: players alternate picks and bans before the match starts. The meta shifts rapidly, and counter-picking becomes just as important as your actual gear. If you’re a fan of MOBA drafts or Summoners War World Arena, this is where the mind games begin.

• Prowess System: Personalise Your Animus

Every Animus (hero) in Etheria can be tuned via the Prowess Wheel — a 12-tile grid of stat boosts, effect modifiers, and conditionals. You might build the same unit as someone else, but no two play the same. This is Etheria’s answer to talent trees, and it adds a subtle layer of mastery to every upgrade path.

• Etheria World Summit (EWS): Competitive RPG on a Global Stage

Get ready for the Etheria World Summit (EWS) — a global PvP tournament with Swiss brackets, pick/ban drafts, and livestreamed finals. It’s a major step toward RPG esports, positioning Etheria: Restart as a competitive title from day one.

The top 16 players from the Final Test have already secured their spots. Starting today, the devs will invite the top 16 Summit Arena players from each server region (Global, Europe, Asia) — 48 in total — plus 64 more based on global rankings. The knockout stage follows a Swiss-system format, giving players multiple chances to shine. Only the top 8 will advance to the offline finals. Think you’ve got what it takes? Start climbing — and we’ll see you at the Summit! 

Your journey through this virtual metropolis of danger and opportunity won’t be one you take alone. Meet hundreds of unique Animus characters: a dual-wielding Reaper carrying a mighty coffin, a punk genius Hacker, a metropolitan Empress who manipulates Soul Flames … Join forces to confront unknown threats and unveil the mysteries of this futuristic city.

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