PARIS – March 13, 2025 – Focus Entertainment Publishing, a subsidiary of PULLUP Entertainment Group (FR0012419307 – ALPUL), Games Workshop, and Saber Interactive are proud to announce the development of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3, the next installment in the legendary franchise set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Space Marine 2 continues to captivate players, and this new edition promises an even more immersive experience, staying true to the Warhammer 40,000 universe, with intense, brutal, and spectacular gameplay.
“We have been honored by the incredible response from fans following the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. We will continue to support the game with exciting content and regular updates in the coming years. Today we are thrilled to announce that the adventure will continue with Space Marine 3. Players can look forward to an immersive campaign, a multiplayer mode, and innovations that will redefine the standards of third-person action games. Developed in close collaboration with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will take the genre to new heights by introducing large-scale battles that are even more spectacular,” said John Bert, Deputy CEO of Focus Entertainment Publishing, a subsidiary of the PULLUP Entertainment Group.
“Space Marine 2 has proven to be a transformative game for Saber. It is the culmination of everything we have learned about game development in our 25 years in the business. We are now starting to develop Space Marine 3, a game that carries with it tremendous expectations from our rapidly expanding fanbase. While we will continue to support and grow the Space Marine 2 universe over the coming years, we will take all our learnings and apply them to an even bigger and more spectacular game for the third installment. We view this as an opportunity to create a true love letter to the Warhammer 40.000 universe,” said Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive.
More information on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will be revealed at a later date.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, continuously enriched with additional content since its launch, will maintain an ambitious content roadmap in the coming years, including the upcoming release of Horde mode.
About PULLUP Entertainment
With over 600 employees across Europe and a revenue of €187 million in 2023/24, PULLUP Entertainment is a major player in the video game and entertainment industry.
The Group operates through:
Two Publishing Divisions:
FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT PUBLISHING, a global leader in publishing, known for successful titles such as A Plague Tale, SnowRunner, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
DOTEMU, a specialist in independent and retro gaming, publisher of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge and Streets of Rage 4.
Six Development Studios & One Audiovisual Structure:
DOVETAIL GAMES (Train Sim World), DECK13 (The Surge), BLACKMILL GAMES (WW1 Game Series), LEIKIR STUDIO (Metal Slug Tactics), DOUZE DIXIÈMES (Shady Part of Me and Memories in Orbit), CARPOOL STUDIO (new live-service IP).
SCRIPTEAM, dedicated to adapting our licenses into series and films.
Find all financial information about PULLUP Entertainment at www.pullupent.com.
LOS ANGELES – MARCH 13, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new update for Solo Leveling: ARISE. Starting today, players can experience the finale of the Jeju Island Alliance Raid, a new SSR hunter, and content updates.
“Jeju Island Alliance Raid: Final Act” presents Jeju Island’s final challenge, featuring two new operations following the battle against the Queen Ant: a stage to defeat the remnants of the ant legion, and a final battle with the Ant King. The Ant King boss fight is a team-based battle stage where players will need to battle simultaneously to defeat the boss. The boss’s HP is shared among all party members and damage dealt by other players is reflected in real-time.
During combat, players can earn bonus rewards based on their contributions in addition to the standard clear rewards. Those who achieve high scores can receive special rewards such as a trophy for the Hall of Fame. Additionally, players will receive Jeju Island Raid Contribution Points and Jeju Island Raid Coins for clearing operations or receiving cooperative support, which can be used to earn additional rewards.
The SSR wind-type Tank Goto Ryuji has also been added to the roster of playable hunters as part of this update. Characterized by abundant HP and exceptional Break performance, Goto Ryuji can use various exciting skills, including “Phantom’s Heavenly Hurricane” where he swiftly slashes through any enemies in front of him. His ultimate skill “Devastate Prey” lets him unleash his hidden potential to vanquish enemies.
Additional content updates include the expansion of Sung Jinwoo’s maximum level to Lv. 105, the new Sung Jinwoo Job tier “Monarch of Shadows: Adversary”, and a new Shadow “Beste.” In addition, players can now use the new “Refinement” system to power up Legendary Skill Runes and Blessing Stones to the new Transcendent grade. New bosses for the Instance Dungeon and the Encore Missions have appeared and players can also check out new costumes for Goto Ryuji, Thomas Andre, and Gina.
Several events are now running through April 10th, offering generous rewards. In the new “Exciting Spring Outing”-themed event, players who clear daily missions will earn Gina’s new costume “Will.” Players can also play minigames to acquire Boss Challenge Keys, which give them the opportunity to obtain an “SSR Sung Jinwoo Event Weapon Chest” and other rewards as part of this event. The Exciting Spring Outing! Check-In Gift event is also available until April 10th, granting players Mana Power Extract, [Heroic] Blessing Stone Vol. 4, and other rewards.
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,and Steam to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.
About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), 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.
Developer Strange Scaffold reveals release date trailer, playable demo at Day of the Devs at GDC
El Paso, TX – March 13, 2025 –Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, the upcoming turn-based beat-em-up from acclaimed developer Strange Scaffold (I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING), and in partnership with Paramount Game Studios, is set to launch on Steam for PC on May 22, 2025.
To celebrate, a brand new trailer offers a glimpse at the title’s high-flying Turtles action, and a demo is also playable at this month’s Game Developers Conference, kicking off at Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition on March 16.
Reimagining the franchise with a bold new vision, Tactical Takedown blends turn-based strategy with fast-paced beat-em-up action. With Splinter and Shredder dead, and the Turtles on the cusp of adulthood, players fight through 20 mutating levels, battling iconic foes like the Foot Clan in this coming-of-age story.
Players modify loadouts, unlock skills, and carve through enemies strategically, allowing for deep tactical play. Unleash Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael’s unique movesets and super moves to progress through a diorama-inspired world.
Tactical Takedown brings the Turtles world to life with a striking graphic novel-inspired art style, featuring bold paint splatters and detailed diorama setpieces. The game’s action is backed by a high-energy, multi-genre soundtrack from award-winning composer RJ Lake (Unbeatable, I Am Your Beast).
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown launches on Steam for PC on May 22, 2025.
About Strange Scaffold
Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., known for his work as a leading developer on I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING, El Paso, Elsewhere, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, and dozens of other critically acclaimed projects.
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 a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. 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.
LONDON and Montpellier, France (March 13, 2025) – Today, independent video game developer Sandfall Interactive and games publisher Kepler Interactive released the first in a series of new weekly trailers spotlighting some of the playable characters in the upcoming Reactive Turn-Based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Each character in Expedition 33 has their own story, motivation, and emotional arc that players can look forward to discovering when the game launches on April 24. Alongside their own skill trees and powerful weapons to discover, each character also has a unique combat mechanic to master in their mission to destroy the Paintress.
In today’s trailer, fans can discover more about Gustave (voiced in English by Charlie Cox and in French by Alexandre Gillet), an engineer who has dedicated his life to the city of Lumière’s defense and agricultural systems. As an Expeditioner, he devotes his final year of life to defeating the Paintress and reclaiming a future for Lumière’s children.
New trailers featuring additional party members will release regularly in the run up to the game’s launch next month at https://www.youtube.com/@sandfallgames.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is launching on April 24, 2025 and is available to pre-order now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (available day one with Xbox Game Pass), and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
About Sandfall Interactive:
Founded in 2020 in France, Sandfall Interactive is an independent video game studio developing high-quality games for PC and consoles. With a focus on powerful narrative experiences, Sandfall Interactive aspires to deliver incredible stories with intriguing characters in gorgeous fantasy worlds inspired by French culture. The team also thrives in pushing technical boundaries by working with the latest and greatest technologies such as Unreal Engine 5.
Their debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
About Kepler Interactive:
Kepler Interactive is a video game company and creative studio headquartered in London. With games like Pacific Drive, Sifu, Rematch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler curates its partnerships with developers worldwide to showcase some of the newest and most brilliant ideas in gaming that combine experimental game design with unique art direction. Alongside its game portfolio, Kepler’s creative studio seeks to bring games to life in areas such as art, fashion, music, architecture and design through development of lifestyle products and collaborations with artists like fashion designer Robyn Lynch. Kepler explores the creative spaces that inspire games and the people who make them – challenging perspectives and elevating the medium to a new level.
Embark on an epic fantasy journey and build a magical kingdom from the comfort of your living room in this immersive mixed-reality roguelite experience!
WORCESTER, Mass. – March 13, 2025 –Your next RPG adventure is closer than you can imagine! Mythic Realms, the new mixed-reality roguelite fantasy role-playing game from Petricore, the independent gaming studio celebrating over a decade of XR and game development innovation, launches today on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro. Transform your room into a colorful world where you get to physically play out an epic RPG adventure right in front of you! Mythic Realms is available today on the Meta Store for $19.99.
“We’ve all fantasized at one time or another that the world could be more magical. Mixed reality is literally the only technology that can change our surroundings and let you live out a life that you could only dream about or play on a flat screen before – and that’s pretty cool,” said Petricore CEO Ryan Canuel. “We wanted to create a role-playing game where you can become a hero and go on adventures in the real world, and of course, we also put a dragon in your room!”
In Mythic Realms, you’ll experience adventure like never before with the power of Meta Quest! Watch realities seamlessly collide as your space comes alive as an exciting fantasy universe teeming with incredible creatures that can climb on your furniture and even emerge from your walls. Embark on an immersive quest through a variety of unique environments like caves and forests, brought to life with playful character and art design.
Journey through imaginative lands, battle mighty foes and bosses, gather vital resources, unlock new weapons, improve your character, and return home to expand your kingdom with each play session. Every expedition is unique, letting you choose how you want to tackle the adventure. It’ll take all your savvy, skill and energy to uncover the mystery between the collision of two worlds and help the realm grow to its full potential. Become the hero, gather allies, fight room-size creatures, and watch your kingdom flourish with each thrilling expedition!
Key Features
Adventure Awaits…at Home! Watch your room become a hero’s journey through treacherous forests and icy caves. Each expedition allows you to put your skills to the test with combat, gathering, fishing and more.
Save the Kingdom! Bring your winnings back to your kingdom and meet a cast of charming characters who need your help. Take on quests and improve your gear for your next adventure.
Destroy Your Foes! Use your room to your advantage as you face off against enemies in battle in mixed reality! You’ll need to outwit and fight creatures that can scale your furniture, hide in your walls, or take over the whole room with their powers.
Choose Your Weapon! Play as a knight, ranger or mage, and make use of nine unique weapons including bows, staves, swords, claws, shuriken, wands and more. Make sure to upgrade your arsenal and unlock your full potential!
Launch is also just the beginning! Mythic Realms will continue to evolve with ongoing updates and new adventures in the future.
Dive into Mythic Realms today on Meta Quest for $19.99 via the Meta Store! For more information about Mythic Realms and Petricore, visit the studio’s official Linktree.
About Petricore
Founded in 2015, Petricore is an independent gaming studio specializing in emerging technologies and game development. The studio has created original IPs and collaborated on digital projects across platforms such as Meta, Apple Vision Pro, and Pico. Intent on pushing the boundaries of immersive gaming, Petricore also supports clients in porting games to new platforms, ensuring seamless transitions and optimized experiences. For more information, please visit PetricoreGames.com.
13th March, 2025 – Team17 and Grassrootz Studio have shared that the FPS formally known as Project Wraith has been rebranded as Wraith Ops.
The developers will be live on Twitch tomorrow talking all things Wraith Ops! You can tune in via this link, https://www.twitch.tv/klean, Friday, March 14th 2025 – 2pm CST / 3pm EST / 7pm GMT / 8pm CET.
What is Wraith Ops
Wraith Ops is an exhilerating fast-paced tactical multiplayer FPS built for satisfying gunplay and team-based objective combat. With snappy movement, precise shooting, and immersive tactical mechanics, it delivers a refined, back-to-basics experience. Designed to challenge and empower players, every feature enhances the action and never slows it down.
Wraith Ops will offer an arsenal of more than 60 weapons of various firepower, types and sizes on release! On release, you will be able to adjust and customize your weapons with various attachments (sights. muzzle devices, gadgets, camos, perks) that affect weapon handling and other stats, with more in-depth weapon customization coming later
In Wraith Ops, there are two competing factions – Aegis Industries and Volga Battalion. Both Private Military Companies are tasked with achieving the same goal, investigating and retrieving remnants of a Cold War research project codenamed “Project Wraith”. The developers are creating a game that invokes the nostalgia of FPS titles from years ago and offering all players a great action packed time, where you’re rewarded regardless of skill level or hours logged.
Be sure to wishlist on Steam and check out the website, as more reveals and hands on play for Wraith Ops will be announced soon.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 140 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.
A special collaboration with Tales of Graces f Remastered has also been announced!
Hertfordshire,13th March 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust are pleased to announce that a public demo for their upcoming JRPGAtelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Landwill be available on 16th March 2025*. In addition, a special collaboration withTales of Graces f Remastered, an RPG from Bandai Namco Entertainment, has been announced.Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Landwill be available 21st March 2025 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Windows PC via Steam® and, for the first time in franchise history, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land has teamed up with Tales of Graces f Remastered from Bandai Namco Entertainment to release a special collaborative costume, which will be available as free DLC at a later date. To celebrate, artist Benitama has created a commemorative illustration featuring Yumia and Asbel, the protagonist of Tales of Graces f Remastered, in a matching collaborative costume.
Fans wishing to explore the Aladissian Empire in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land alongside alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt can begin their journey on 17th March 2025* with the public demo. From the beginning of the prologue to the start of the main quest “Pioneering the Ligneus Region”, the demo will introduce players to Yumia and her companions, as well as the new synthesis and combat systems. Players will also be able to explore the open field of the Ligneus region, gather ingredients, build their own base and much more. The save data from the demo can then be carried over to the full game upon purchase. To celebrate the demo, a gameplay video that highlights the game cycle of gathering on the field, battles, synthesis, and building has been released. *Demo release times may vary by store. For PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, the demo will be available from 15:00 pm GMT (16:00 pm CET) on 16th March 2025. For Steam®, the demo will be available from 12:00 pm noon GMT (13:00 pm CET) on 17th March 2025.
In addition to the standard edition, players can pre-order two special physical editions; the PREMIUM BOX that includes the base game*, an artbook, a B3-size cloth poster with original illustration, a CD with extra tracks, and an exclusive early access costume for Yumia, “Alchemist of her day off”. The SPECIAL COLLECTION BOX includes all of the content from the PREMIUM BOX, as well as a handkerchief in the style of the Aladiss Research Team bandana, an A1-size tapestry with an original illustration, a set of six decorative keychains, a set of six special clear file folders, a special sticker sheet, Yumia’s precious stuffed animal, an official short story, and accompanying translation booklet. Everyone who purchases either a physical or digital edition up to two weeks after release will receive the “Athlete of Memories” early purchase costume for Yumia, the “Floating Object of Memories” costume for Flammi, and the exclusive “Training Wrist Weight” equipment.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will be available on 21st March 2025 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Window PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese voices with English, French, German and Spanish texts.
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
Team up with friends in campaign co-op, competitive and sandbox action with the fully destructible, voxel-based heist game’s biggest update yet!
MALMÖ, Sweden – March 13, 2025 – Get your demolition squad ready! Tuxedo Labs is thrilled to announce that online multiplayer, one of the community’s most highly requested features, is officially coming later this year to the award-winning, fully destructible, sandbox heist game Teardownon Steam. Soon players will be able to team up together in campaign co-op, competitive and sandbox modes in the game’s largest update ever!
“Multiplayer has always been on our minds, and we’re thrilled that it’s coming into focus now,” said Tuxedo Labs CEO Marcus Dawson. “We’ve come a long way, and we’re working hard to get players in on the ground floor to tinker around and break stuff as soon as possible, but we want everyone to know: it’s real, it’s coming, and it’s going to be a blast.”
Teardown will initially introduce multiplayer via the Experimental Branch on Steam, inviting the community to play with new designs and features while providing feedback to the development team. New additions to Teardown‘s API are also expected to roll out around this time, giving modders an opportunity to update existing mods with multiplayer functionality, as well as imagine completely new in-game creations.
Winner of multiple awards, including Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival, Teardown’s realistic physics and fully destructible, voxel-simulated world give players total freedom to discover unique and emergent gameplay solutions to almost any challenge. Plan and pull off the perfect heists nearly any way you can dream of with an expanding arsenal of tools and vehicles, plus anything else you can get your hands on.
The Teardown team is also hard at work on development of its third and fourth major DLCs, with new details coming later this year. For more on Teardown, visit TeardownGame.com, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord.
About Tuxedo Labs
Tuxedo Labs is a tech-driven game studio in Malmö, Sweden. We are a small team of seasoned game developers creating innovative and unique games based on new technologies. Our mission is to push the limits in both game technology, interactivity and gameplay. To achieve that, we create our own tools and game engines, like it used to be. Our first game, Teardown, is based on groundbreaking voxel technology combined with destruction physics and ray tracing. Tuxedo Labs was acquired by the Embracer Group in 2022. www.TuxedoLabs.com
Failure to comply will result in permanent termination
El Segundo, California – March 13, 2025 | Attention all staff. This is a company-wide memo. All employees are directed to raise a glass, clap their hands and generally make merry as Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio’s new sci-fi twin-stick shooter Section 13 is gearing up for bigger and better things!
Staff are reminded that Section 13, formerly known as Blackout Protocol, is a roguelite shooter now packed to the brim with action, interdimensional terrors and plenty of young graduates ready to risk it all for the chance of a promotion. And, to HR’s great delight, there are no unions in sight to stop this new Section 13 update from rolling out!
Teamwork makes the dream work, and with the relaunch of co-op mode, our players can now sacrifice three employees in one round for maximum efficiency. And for those who cannot stand their coworkers, single player mode will still be available with the ever-improving story – thoroughly vetted by the S2P’s legal team (legal approval pending).
The company facilities also received an overhaul. We remind staff that a few cosmic horrors are still in the building, and to ignore any rumours that they have spread to the shining new Laboratory, the Quarantine Chamber or the experimental procedural generation level for the overachievers who enjoy neverending suffering. The horrors have not spread. We repeat: Not. Spread.
And while, like you, players might not have gotten the promised end-of-year promotion, the enemies definitely did and they look bigger and better than ever! With their work cut out for them, S2P employees will definitely benefit from the new tactical gear: an Energy Shield and Turret for all your horror-repelling needs. Additionally, employees can take advantage of 20 boosted Synaptic Enhancements and get a real brain blast.
Should all else fail, an old friendly face will save the day! Beaker has finally returned from mandatory leave and is here to join Scalpel, Boy Scout, and Red, completing the overworked and underpaid dream team.
Please your corporate overlords and check out Section 13 on Steam today!
About Ocean Drive Studio
Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son,. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres.
About Kakao Games
Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe.
Embark on a Quest for Vengeance in a Historically Immersive Viking-Age Saga, Set Amidst the Untamed Beauty of Dark Age Norway
ROSWELL, Ga. — March 13, 2025 — Tripwire Presents, the publishing division ofTripwire Interactive that focuses on releasing great games from other independent studios, today announced a new partnership deal with independent developer Arctic Hazard to publish their upcoming Viking-age, turn-based tactical title, Norse. Based in Vestby, Norway, Arctic Hazard is an independent game developer whose team have worked on a variety of critically-acclaimed AAA titles including Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Syndicate, and Origins, World of Tanks, Metro: Exodus, Age of Conan and more. Currently in development for Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, Norse is scheduled for release in North America and Europe in 2025. Aspiring Vikings can add the game to their Steam wishlist now.
“From our first conversations with Tripwire Presents about Norse, it was clear that their enthusiasm for the game matched their dedication and expertise in bringing it to gamers worldwide,” said Terje Lundberg, CEO and Creative Director at Arctic Hazard. “We are excited to continue our Viking adventure with the Tripwire team.”
“Working with Arctic Hazard on Norse is an incredible opportunity for Tripwire Presents to bring a bold and immersive Viking experience to players,” said Bryan West, Publishing Director at Tripwire Presents. “The game’s strategic depth, intense turn-based combat and rich world-building make it a truly unique and thrilling adventure.”
About Norse
Step into the rugged, untamed beauty of dark age Norway in Norse, a turn-based tactics game that plunges players into the heart of the Viking Age. Embark on an epic quest for vengeance as Gunnar, a young warrior whose destiny is forged in blood and betrayal. After the treacherous Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and usurps his high seat, Gunnar’s path is clear: rebuild, ally, and rise to reclaim honor and justice.
Craft a settlement from the ground up, gather allies from far and wide, and train a formidable warband to stand by his side. Every decision shapes the world around Gunnar, as he navigates a landscape teeming with both danger and opportunity. Face off against rival clans, forge unbreakable bonds, and outmaneuver his enemies in tactical, turn-based battles that test players’ strategic prowess.
Penned by award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian, Norse brings a rich, historically immersive narrative to life. With unforgettable characters and a gripping narrative, every moment is an adventure in a world where honor, loyalty, and revenge reign supreme. Will players guide Gunnar to victory and restore his father’s legacy, or will the treachery of Steinarr Far-Spear mark the end of his saga? The fate of Gunnar’s people rests in his hands.
Key Features Include:
Handpick your band of warriors, all with their own backgrounds, personality traits and life experience.
Govern your settlement; pass judgements, settle disputes, dispense punishments and rewards, and initiate major village projects.
A living breathing village immersing you in the everyday life of the Viking age.
Enjoy real-time exploration and turn-based combat with never-before-seen features such as “Glima” – Viking martial arts.
Trade with other clans, earning their trust and strengthening alliances for the battles ahead.
Loot or craft a vast range of items.
Unlock new abilities and equipment that will give you an advantage over your enemies.
An irresistible story that will draw you ever deeper into a rich world of adventure at the dawn of the Viking Age.
Tripwire Presents is a developer-first publisher that has helped many talented independent studios bring their creative visions to players worldwide, including Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2, the gold standards for the virtual reality stealth genre, Road Redemption, a vehicular combat road rage adventure and spiritual successor to the popular Road Rash series, Chivalry 2, the multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles, DECEIVE INC., a unique multiplayer game of stealth and spycraft and Rogue Waters, a tactical turn-based rogue-lite game of piracy and mythological beasts developed by Ice Code Games. The division most recently released The Stone of Madness, the tactical stealth adventure title set in an 18th century Spanish asylum developed by The Game Kitchen.
About Arctic Hazard
Arctic Hazard AS is an independent Norwegian game developer dedicated to creating high-quality international electronic entertainment across all platforms. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans Terje Lundberg and Mats Tveita—each bringing over a decade of experience—the company boasts a team of some of Norway’s most talented and experienced developers. Every member of the Arctic Hazard team is a passionate gamer at heart, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience working on international game titles.
At Arctic Hazard, the focus is all about crafting exceptional gaming experiences. To achieve this, the company licenses advanced technology from trusted third-party vendors, which it then adapts and enhances. This approach ensures the team always has access to the best tools and engines, allowing them to channel their resources into delivering innovative and engaging gameplay.
Arctic Hazard’s ultimate mission is to establish Norway as a major hub for game development in Europe.
About Tripwire Interactive
Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 30 million units to date. The studio’s last internal project, Maneater, broke new ground in the popular action RPG genre and tasked players with taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds. Since its release in 2020 Maneater has sold over 14 million units worldwide across all platforms.
Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business with the publishing division, Tripwire Presents, turning its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. Tripwire Presents aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative and Espire 2 developed by Digital Lode, DECEIVE INC. developed by Sweet Bandits Studios, Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios, Rogue Waters developed by Ice Code Games and The Stone of Madness developed by The Game Kitchen. Tripwire Presents continues to grow their portfolio, and are always on the lookout for the next great team and game. Inquiries and pitches can be directed to [email protected], or submitted through theirpublishing application form. Tripwire Interactive is a standalone entity within the Embracer Group.
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