Yama, The Master of Pacts awaits you deep in the heart of the Chasm of Fire 

Wednesday, 14th May, 2025, Cambridge, UK. Jagex is excited to unveil the long-awaited continuation of a fan-favourite Old School RuneScape quest series, as ‘Great Kourend’ receives an all-new boss encounter with Yama, The Master of Pacts, available to RuneScape members today.  

Following the defeat of Yama’s Judge in 2021’s ‘A Kingdom Divided’, a new power has arisen. Deep inside the Chasm of Fire hidden beneath Kourend, Yama, a mighty minotaur fire demon, awaits, gathering power to unleash a new threat to Gielinor. Wielding a back-breaking axe and with wings, horns and hooves, he controls the Disciples of Yama, whose worship knows no bounds…

Venture into the blazing depths of the Chasm of Fire to take on Yama in a challenging new endgame boss encounter that can be fought solo or alongside friends and clanmates. Defeat Yama to unlock bountiful rewards, including the Demon Tallow, a key ingredient in Surge Potions; the Chasm of Fire Teleport Scroll; the Grimoire Page; and much, much more. Outside of facing Yama, explore the Chasm of Fire to discover a new mining activity and smithing area where the elusive Crimson Lovakite can be harvested and forged into powerful Oathplate armour.

To embark on this new adventure, players must have completed the ‘A Kingdom Divided’ quest. Once completed, don your Best in Slot Gear, and max out combat before signing a contract on your life and heading into the depths to start the quest.

Old School RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile. 

About Old School RuneScape

Old School RuneScape is the industry-defining collaboration between the community and developers. Embracing its nostalgic heritage, hundreds of thousands of active players control the direction of the game with an in-game polling system. Featuring adventures for solo play through to 100-player strong raids, Old School RuneScape caters for every brave adventurer. Old School RuneScape continues to innovate, introducing its first ever new skill in 2023 to commemorate its 10^th anniversary, arriving later this year. Play now at http://oldschool.runescape.com

About Jagex

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.
 
In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisition of Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Registration Opens Today for $300K Online Regional Tournaments, Leading to Live Championship at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center AMD and Mammoth Live Signed On to Support the OKC Live Championships

Orlando, FL— May 14th, 2025 — The best amateur and elite Counter-Strike 2 players from around the world will compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool this summer during Global Domination: Invasion, a new tournament created by a partnership between Ultimate Gaming Championships (UGC) and Global Domination Events (GDE). Online Group Stage play begins June 17th, with the best teams advancing to the Territory Finals in July for a chance to win $300K and a spot in the Live Championships this August. The three-day Live Championships event at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center will feature hardware provided by AMD and performances from today’s most popular bands booked by event producer Mammoth Live.   

Individual players and teams of any skill level can sign up today at www.gdinvasion.com for their chance at participating in the Live Championship in Oklahoma City. Professional teams are encouraged to get involved by reaching out to event organizers at [email protected].

“To all the CS2 players and teams out there who know they have the skills to compete at the highest level, now’s your chance to prove it … and make some serious cash,” said Matt Jackson, CEO and Founder of UGC. “And to all fans of live esports, come to Paycom Center this August to experience all the excitement and unforgettable moments of competitive gaming at its best, along with three days of amazing live entertainment. It’s going to be absolutely epic.”

The multi-stage Counter-Strike 2 tournament kicks off this June with online regional tournaments open to individual players and teams in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Teams from each territory will vie for their region’s $100,000 prize pool.

The top-performing teams will earn all-expenses-paid trips to the Live Championships at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City August 29–31. This live event will feature a $1,000,000 prize pool, an audience of 10,000+, AMD’s competition-ready hardware, and music performances from some of today’s top entertainers booked by Mammoth Live.

As a leader in the esports space, UGC has powered hundreds of thousands of competitive gamers and partnered with some of the biggest names in the industry. Their digital ecosystem reaches over 5 million unique viewers, making them a force in content and competition alike.

To follow all the tournaments progress and your favorite teams, follow us at @GDInvasion.

About Global Domination Entertainment

This partnership combines Ultimate Gaming Championship’s proven tournament infrastructure and digital reach with Global Domination’s decades of concert experience from Brian Crouch and Andy Horne’s team—creating a hybrid entertainment model that’s equal parts high-stakes esports and high-energy spectacle. A powerhouse collaboration between esports and live entertainment veterans has officially launched a new global tournament series that redefines competitive gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.gdinvasion.com.

About Ultimate Gaming Championship

Ultimate Gaming Championship (UGC) is one of the world’s leading esports companies; an experience for everyone, every game and every skill level. UGC brings together brands, players and the industry’s most popular game franchises through the production of innovative online and physical tournaments and the creation of gaming’s most cutting-edge media content.
With an unmatched team of industry veterans leading the way, UGC has earned the trust of today’s most iconic brands to lead their esports efforts across multimedia broadcasting, live tournament operations, digital infrastructure, merchandising and content management.

Aquapark Tycoon Deep Dive

Erlangen, Germany, May 14, 2025 | Alongside pools and saunas, the slides are among the biggest attractions in Aquapark Tycoon. To ensure your guests enjoy unforgettable thrills and plenty of action, Boxelware went above and beyond to offer an impressive selection of slides.

Today, the development team takes you behind the scenes of waterslide construction, revealing the many ways to customize your water park. Each variant comes with specialized design options that impact the slide’s dynamics, speed, and safety.

Slides Without Limits

In Aquapark Tycoon, you have as much creative freedom designing slides as you do creating pools and saunas. Each slide starts at a slide tower, and once that’s set, you can choose the appropriate height based on your chosen model. From there, let your imagination run wild by adding curves, funnels, S-curves, and closed, half, or flat tube elements to deliver unforgettable thrills to your guests.

Here’s a look at the slides available in Aquapark Tycoon:

Tube Slide

This timeless Tube Slide features fully enclosed tube elements that carry your guests from the slide tower down to the water at a relaxed pace. Standing up to 15 meters high with a maximum slope of 15°, it offers the perfect balance of fun, making it ideal for those who prefer a more laid-back experience!

• Maximum height: 15 meters
• Maximum slope: 15°
• Construction elements: closed tubes
• Sliding equipment: not required

Open Slide

The Open Slide offers a quick, cost-effective build and a more relaxed ride. Guests who prefer to take things slowly can enjoy a moderate descent into the water. That’s ideal for anyone who finds high-speed slides a bit too daring.

• Maximum height: 10 m
• Maximum slope: 15°
• Construction elements: open tubes
• Sliding equipment: not required

Family Raft Slide

Tons of fun for all ages! You can build this family-friendly slide at heights of up to 20 meters, featuring half tubes or fully enclosed tubes in both standard and wide formats. Riders hop into inflatable tubes, which not only boost speed but also crank up the fun factor.

• Maximum height: 20 m
• Maximum slope: 25°
• Construction elements: half tubes and enclosed tubes (standard or wide)
• Sliding equipment: tires

Raft Slide

This slide is ideal for visitors who consider the family version too tame but the fast version too extreme. Specially designed for tire-riding, it provides plenty of fun at just the right speed, thanks to a 25° gradient from a height of up to 20 meters!

• Maximum height: 20 meters
• Maximum slope: 25°
• Construction elements: half tubes and enclosed tubes
• Sliding equipment: tires

Super Raft Slide

Fast-paced sliding fun with plenty of bends awaits your guests! You can build this Super Raft Slide up to 30 meters high, delivering a true adrenaline rush with a slope of up to 70°. Choose from closed tubes, half tube designs, or variants with plexi glass.

• Maximum height: 30 m
• Maximum slope: 70°
• Construction elements: half tubes and closed tubes, tubes with plexi glass
• Sliding equipment: tires

Free Fall Slide

After the climb up the slide tower comes your reward, if you dare! The Free Fall Slide plummets you down in mere seconds at a thrilling 70° slope, making it a must-try for every adrenaline junkie among the aquapark visitors.

• Maximum height: 30 meters
• Maximum slope: 70°
• Construction elements: half tubes
• Sliding equipment: not required

Funnel Slide

Guests circle around the funnel a few times before rushing toward the exit at high speed, what an unforgettable sliding experience!

• Maximum height: 20 meters
• Maximum slope: 35°
• Construction elements: funnel, closed tubes
• Sliding equipment: not required

Metallic Racer Slide

With a 45° slope, this Racer Slide delivers breathtaking speeds. Choose from open, semi open, or flat tubes as well as closed cuboid tubes. Perfect for innovative designs!

• Maximum height: 25 meters
• Maximum slope: 45°
• Construction elements: open, half tubes, and flat tubes; closed cuboid tubes
• Sliding equipment: tires

Wave Slide

With a maximum height of 10 meters and flat, angular tubes that have a wide surface, the Wave Slide focuses less on speed and more on fun, wave-like movements. It allows multiple guests to slide side by side, whether they choose to use tires or not.

• Maximum height: 10 meters
• Maximum slope: 25°
• Construction elements: flat, angular tubes
• Sliding equipment: with tires or without tires

Further variants, such as whitewater, looping, and uphill-rafting slides for Aquapark Tycoon are currently in development. More details will follow soon.

For the latest updates, visit the official website, check out Steam, or join the conversation on Discord. Make sure to add Aquapark Tycoon to your wishlist to keep up-to-date with the latest news!

This project is funded by FFF Bayern.

About Boxelware

​Boxelware is a development studio founded in 2016, based in Erlangen. The studio is led by Konstantin Kronfeldner, who realized his dream with the space game Avorion. Funding was secured through a Kickstarter campaign. Since the Early Access launch of Avorion in 2017, the game has sold over 500,000 copies. Aquapark Tycoon is the studio’s second game.

Tidy, tinker, and play with your food in upcoming indie game debut 

Sheridan, WY (May 14, 2025) – Indie developer Mimmox is delighted to reveal its debut title, the cozy 3D food puzzle game, UMAMI! The studio is cooking up something wholesome and relaxing, and will be ready to serve up a plate later this year. 

Dive into the delectable world of puzzle delights in UMAMI, where a multi-course meal of 15 cozy scenes awaits. In 15 handcrafted and hand-painted dioramas, you’ll affix wooden blocks to a 3D board, rotating, tinkering and testing their placement.

Build mouthwatering dishes including improbably fluffy pancakes drenched in syrup, toothachingly sweet depictions of sugary snacks, and a hearty stack of onigiri made with fresh ingredients. Solve these puzzles and restore dishes made by friendly faces such as Chef Bumblebake, Chef Sushiba, and cooking couple Chefs Honey and Cuddle. 

UMAMI is as nourishing to play as these dishes would be to eat. The game is designed to be a soothing and satisfying experience, with puzzles featuring no timers, no pressure, and no warnings of wrong moves. In this stress-free space, play and discovery are the goal, and the dioramas are packed with flavour and secrets such as adorable animals to pet and collectible cards.

Key Features of UMAMI

• Looking Good Enough to Eat: Each of the game’s 15 dioramas is hand-painted and has been lovingly crafted by the team’s five artists, including experts in hand-painted textures, environment modelling, and detailed illustrations. 
• The Secret Ingredient is Love: A love for cozy and cute experiences, that is. This is a game that allows players to relax, unwind, and escape into a whimsical and welcoming world of foodstuffs. 
• Tinker, Baker, Gourmet, Pie: From tantalizing breakfast dishes and gourmet lunches, to lavish burgers and towers of pastries, the puzzles feature a range of foods to satisfy every taste.

UMAMI will be released later in 2025 on PC via Steam. A demo will also be playable as part of Steam Next Fest (June 2025).

The game will be available in 27 languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified).

About Mimmox

Mimmox is an indie game studio founded in 2024, dedicated to crafting cozy, heartwarming, and wholesome experiences. We want to be creating games that wrap you in warmth and make you feel at home! Games that are inviting, soothing, and thoughtfully designed to help our players unwind and find joy in the little things.

Our mission is simply to create playful, soulful games that nourish the senses and comfort the spirit.

Warner Bros. Games today announced that Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch 2is now available for digital pre-order. The Hogwarts Legacy Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay trailer also debuted today showcasing the enhanced visuals and seamless open-world traversal.

Fans can pre-order the Digital Standard Edition, and the Digital Deluxe Edition and can check with their preferred retailers for pre-order availability of the Physical Edition. The digital edition of Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch 2 is available at a discount to players who already own the digital or physical* Nintendo Switch edition. Please visit the Nintendo eShop for more information. Players can experience the critically acclaimed wizarding world adventure like never before when Hogwarts Legacy releases for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

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.

Players can experience Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch 2, which has been updated with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and improved graphics, audio, load times, and controls for Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy**is being co-developed by Avalanche Software and Krome Studios.   

Hogwarts Legacy is currently available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.  

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. Additional information can be found at www.wbgames.com.

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. Additional information about Avalanche can be found at https://www.avalanchesoftware.com.

*Players who own the physical edition of Hogwarts Legacy on Nintendo Switch will need to download [Activate Hogwarts Legacy Owner’s Discount on Nintendo Switch™ 2] in-game to see the available discount on Nintendo’s eShop. Please visit WB Games support for more information: https://portkeygamessupport.wbgames.com. Terms apply.

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

HOGWARTS LEGACY software © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Avalanche. WIZARDING WORLD and HARRY POTTER Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. PORTKEY GAMES, HOGWARTS LEGACY, WIZARDING WORLD AND HARRY POTTER characters, names, and related indicia © and ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WARNER BROS. GAMES LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s25)

Prepare to venture into the endless labyrinth of the Backrooms 

Spain –  13 May, 2025. Indie publisher Firenut Games and solo developer José Manuel Conesa Hernández invite you to lose yourself, perhaps forever, in the suffocating depths of the Backrooms. The nightmare begins when survival horror experience Backrooms Level X, releases for PC via Steam on May 29, 2025. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch versions will follow soon after. Brave souls can wishlist the game on Steam now.

Backrooms Level X thrusts you into a chilling first-person descent through an endless labyrinth of desolate and liminal spaces where reality frays at the edges. Flickering lights cast shadows that hide something watching, waiting. With each step forward, you’ll face relentless terror and solve the cryptic puzzles that stand between freedom or your untimely demise. 

About Backrooms Level X:

A strange incident occurred on October 27, 1986, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This event was recorded on a VHS cassette tape, the owner unknown, and the tape’s whereabouts a mystery…until now.  

Enter the eerie world of Backrooms Level X, a first-person horror game that immerses you in an endless labyrinth of desolate and surreal spaces. After a freak accident, you find yourself trapped in the Backrooms, a place where logic and reality vanish. Explore endless corridors of yellow carpet, empty rooms and areas of flickering light as you try to find a way out. But beware: you are not alone. Mysterious entities lurk in the shadows, and every sound may be the last you hear.

Features:

• Exploration & Story: Uncover secrets and a gripping narrative across uniquely designed, mysterious environments.
• Atmospheric Horror: Oppressive soundscapes and haunting visuals create constant tension and dread.
• Puzzles & Survival: Face brain-teasing challenges and survive with nothing but your instincts.
• Expansive World: Explore over 13 eerie levels, each with evolving threats and story elements.
• Terrifying Bosses: Outsmart monstrous bosses lurking in the shadows. Escape is never guaranteed.

Published by Firenut Games and developed by José Manuel Conesa Hernández, Backrooms Level X will be released for PC via Steam on May 29, with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch following soon after. Fans can Wishlist the game for PC via Steam now. 

About Firenut Games 

Firenut Games is a European video game publishing company for PC and Consoles that aims to support great talents and launch video games with a unique essence. Our philosophy is to produce video games focused on gamers.

• Releases June 3rd – Pre-order available
• Included in the Year 1 Season Pass
• Adding 20+ new machines, 3 new brands
• Introducing Ford to the franchise

Introducing legendary machines and expanding the farming experience: Publisher and developer GIANTS Software is proud to announce a major addition to Farming Simulator 25 with the announcement of the Plains & Prairies Pack, bringing the iconic Ford brand to the franchise for the first time. The pack releases on June 3rd for PC & consoles.

A true pioneer joins the Plains & Prairies

As one of the most renowned big players of industrialization, Ford’s arrival in this ensemble of brands is accompanied by legendary machines and starts an exciting new chapter for virtual farmers. They can take the wheel of the Ford 976 & 1156 Versatile – two iconic agricultural vehicles produced between 1988 and 1993, that remain loved and reliable today.

Over 20 New Vehicles and Implements

The Plains & Prairies Pack features three new brands – Ford, GEA, and Trout River – alongside returning favorites such as Brandt, Fendt, International, Salford, Väderstad, and Versatile. More highlights are marked by the formidable Versatile 1080 “Big Roy” and the cutting-edge pneumatic sprayers, the Fendt Rogator 900 and Salford Independent Series 1260.

Enhanced Realism with Moving Covers and Lifting Axles

Attention to detail is improved as well: Pneumatic sprayers allow farmers to spread solid fertilizer, trailers have realistic moving covers to protect harvested crops, and functional lift axles increase maneuverability, especially when towing the largest manure tanker in the game: the GEA STR 447.

Farming Simulator 25 is available now for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Year 1 Season Pass is obtainable, which includes the Plains & Prairies Pack, two more packs and a major expansion – fans save up to 25% compared to getting the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub. Visit the official Farming Simulator website.

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About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international game developer and publisher from Switzerland, established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. Self-sufficient with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and the Czech Republic (Brno), the team is committed to position itself as a leading publisher in the simulation genre, with Project Motor Racing to be introduced to the racing scene soon. The company maintains a global network of partners and close ties with respective industries. Visit giants-software.com for more information.

About Farming Simulator

With more than 40 million copies of the main series sold worldwide since 2008, the Farming Simulator franchise is leading in its genre. Available on all major platforms, the games feature hundreds of authentic machines from renowned brands and offer compelling agricultural simulation with relaxing, family-friendly gameplay. It’s based on the powerful GIANTS Engine – built in-house to provide realistic physics, high-fidelity graphics, dynamic systems and extensive modding support. Visit farming-simulator.com for more information.

© 2025 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, vehicles, machines, equipment, names, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The vehicles, machines, and equipment in this game may be different from the actual ones in shapes, colors, and performance. © 2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

From Parking Tickets to High-Speed Heists, Every Shift in 80s Averno Tells a Story

Leamington Spa, UK – May 13, 2025 – Kwalee and Fallen Tree Games are proud to announce the launch of The Precinct, a neon-noir action sandbox game now available on PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can step into the sirens-soaked streets of Averno City today for $29.99/€29.99/£24.99 across all platforms.

Set in a crime-ridden 1980s America, The Precinct casts players as rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr., tasked with restoring order in a city torn apart by gangs, corruption, and decay. Patrol the streets, respond to dynamic crimes, and deal with everything from petty infractions to high-stakes heists in an ever-evolving sandbox experience.

To mark the launch, a new launch trailer showcases the game’s high-octane action, blending in-engine cinematic footage with explosive gameplay. From street chases and shootouts to bank heists, traffic stops, and arrests, it’s time to serve justice in a city on the edge.

Steam players can also snag The Precinct as part of several exclusive bundles, joining forces with games like Shadows of Doubt, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, and Deliver At All Costs. Each bundle includes a 10 per cent discount, offering great value for players eager to dive into these gripping, crime-filled worlds.

In addition, Kwalee and Fallen Tree Games have teamed up with Microids to bring The Precinct to retail as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Alongside the standard release, a Limited Edition will also be available, packed with extras including:

• Full Game
• A Steelbook
• Digital Original Soundtrack
• Map of Averno City

The physical version of The Precinct is available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles at select retailers and is priced at $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99.

About The Precinct 

You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defence for Averno’s citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, sandbox crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s murder in the line of duty.

Take to the Streets 

A love letter to classic cop movies, The Precinct combines police sim with action sandbox spectacle. Patrol the streets and respond to callouts to fight criminals petty and powerful. Choose your own tactics in thrilling chases and shootouts. Feel the shifting power struggles of Averno’s gangs in a living city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals.

Hot Pursuit 

Speed through the city in intense car and helicopter chases and pursue your mark through twisting alleyways before bringing them to justice. There’s no need to be a lone wolf: You’ve got Averno’s Finest backing you up, with an in-depth support system that allows you to call in squad cars, roadblocks, spike strips, and more. 

A Sleepless City 

Explore the ever-shifting criminal underbelly of Averno City. Deal with yuppies, bums, street vendors and furious taxi drivers from the Projects to the Financial District. Chase perps through neon-lit alleys, rain-soaked streets, and grand, decaying parklands, all subject to a day/night cycle and dynamic weather. This is the 1980s East Coast in all its neon-noir glory. 

Key Features

• Explore a vibrant, living city by foot, squad car and helicopter
• Respond to sandbox crimes ranging from parking violations to gang shootouts
• Engage in intense vehicle chases through destructible environments
• Go it alone or call in backup with an in-depth support system
• Investigate the gangs who rule the city and the dark conspiracies keeping them in control
• Day/night cycle with dynamic weather

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink and The Spirit of the Samurai, along with upcoming titles The Precinct, Hordes of Hunger, GladiEATers, Town To City, Don’t Stop, Girlypop! and Hark The Ghoul. 

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a team of global games experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (TIGA 2022), Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games 

About Fallen Tree Games

Fallen Tree Games is a renowned indie game development studio with a rich history of creating immersive and innovative gaming experiences. Founded in 2012, the studio was born out of the shared passion and vision of industry veterans Joe Moulding and Lewis Boadle. With a diverse portfolio of releases ranging from mobile puzzle series ‘Quell’ to epic open-world sandbox ‘American Fugitive’, the team is fully remote. Throughout their journey, Fallen Tree Games has consistently demonstrated their commitment to quality, creativity, and memorable player experiences. Their games have garnered numerous awards and nominations, earning them a loyal fanbase worldwide.

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

Try the first demo today on Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch

Walnut Creek, California – May 13, 2025 | Maximum Entertainment, in collaboration with Breakfirst Games, is pleased to announce that How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed How 2 Escape franchise, is launching on June 24^th on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5. Players can get a taste of what’s in store today with a free demo on Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

The 2-person puzzle adventure takes cooperative problem solving to the next level, offering an exciting escape room-like experience where two players must work together across different devices to prevent a global war. One player will investigate and explore the inside of the submarine, uncovering clues and interacting with the environment, while their partner will use the dedicated free How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine Companion App (PC/iOS/Android) to gather vital information and provide crucial assistance in solving puzzles.

Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the unknown as you and a friend race against time to stop a global catastrophe. How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine offers a thrilling new chapter in the How 2 Escape franchise, where every decision counts and the world’s fate lies in your hands.

How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine will be available June 24, 2025 on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5. Wishlist the game on Steam and consoles today. Look for a 20% off preorder bonus on Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch next week!

For more on How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine, visit www.maximument.com and follow at @MaximumEntmt on X, Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

About Breakfirst Games

Breakfirst has been creating games accessible to non-gaming audiences, especially families, for over 10 years. After having developed games for smartphones and tablets controllable by motion using the camera, the arrival of the Nintendo Switch allowed in 2018 to direct the development towards this console using the accelerometers and gyroscope of the controllers. Several games have been launched on this consumer console, including the “INSTANT SPORTS” franchise: a simple concept bringing together several sports playable with motion and aimed at the whole family.

Having been successful with the general public since the launch of INSTANT SPORTS in 2019, the studio decided to expand the concept to new sports, and to extend the concept with new opuses featuring new sports and environments as well as a new graphics engine for the next iterations of the license.

Breakfirst is currently working on How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine, a new episode in the How 2 Escape asymmetrical coop game franchise, scheduled for 2025.