New features in ‘Mono No Aware’ focus on the ever-changing nature of life and add new Dynasty elements

Oberhaching, Germany, March 20, 2025 – Development Team Superkami and Publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to announce the release of the new update named ‘Mono No Aware’  for their open world life-sim city builder mix Sengoku Dynasty. This marks the next milestone on the post-release roadmap for the feudal adventure, where you rise from survivor to powerful Daimyo and take on conquering the extensive game world either alone or with up to four participants in cooperative multiplayer.

Veterans and newcomers alike will appreciate the improvements made with the current update, that roughly translates as ‘appreciation of life’ regardless of their preferred playstyle. With the addition of ‘Personal Quests’, the already extensive list of activities in Sengoku Dynasty gets even longer. These tasks are procedurally distributed among all your villagers and other friendly NPCs. In future updates, this system will be extended with more types of quests and unique NPCs to distribute them.

Yet another big addition is the enhancement of the Dynasty feature: while you were able to raise a family before, now you can actually start playing as your descendant and take on the task of forging a renowned dynasty. Your progeny will inherit your inventory and dynasty level, but will start with an empty perk tree, some XP for initial unlocks, and a powerful, inheritable background perk. Continue the lineage and you might be able to collect them all.

The survival aspect has also been enhanced: With the new statuses that impact your health and can even kill you, you have to adapt to your environment more than ever. Raining cats and dogs? Seek shelter under a protective roof or a rock formation so you don’t get soaking wet. In winter you will appreciate the warmth of a campfire that will keep you from freezing to death. Numerous other improvements include further performance optimization, bugfixes and much more. The full patch notes can be found on Steam, where you can also follow the game so you don’t miss any news or updates.

Of course all released as well as upcoming updates will be integrated in the Sengoku Dynasty console versions currently in development and slated for a release later this year. The anticipated release date for those will be announced in the coming weeks.

To celebrate the release of the update, Sengoku Dynasty is discounted for a whopping 30 %  on Steam. For more details, players can visit the game’s official Steam page here.

About Superkami

Superkami is a studio with one mission – to let talented people make the best games they can.  As an agile, fully remote studio with a team all over the world  consisting of experienced veterans and ambitious newcomers they seek to bring unique content to a whole new audience through their innovation and style. Their first announced title is Sengoku Dynasty – an open-world survival builder set in the beautiful world of medieval Japan.

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Limited-time alpha playtest now available for Old School RuneScape’s first ever new skill

Thursday, 20th March, 2025 Cambridge, UK. Set sail across the oceans of Gielinor and discover an entirely new way to play Old School RuneScape with the alpha playtest for the game’s first ever new skill – Sailing – available to play from today for one week.

Available for Old School RuneScape members on PC to try until March 27th, players can jump into the Sailing playtest which is packed with exciting high seas adventure. Start off on a teeny tiny raft and improve your skill as a sailor until you eventually become an experienced captain, commanding your crew on a bigger vessel and traversing the most hazardous of waters. Dive with mermaids, chase ducks, and explore the far reaches of the ocean on a journey that’s only ever been seen from land. 

Unlocking the Seas: The Complete OSRS Sailing Alpha Breakdown

Discover The Pandemonium, a new island that acts as a homely port between adventures, and learn how to sail and dock your boat in an introductory quest. Salvage treasures from lost shipwrecks, take on courier tasks, and combine deliveries with other maritime activities as you set sail across the seas, earning XP and charting your Sailing adventure. Avoid storms, customise your ship, and improve your skills to become an experienced captain, complete with a seahardy crew fit for facing the hazards of the open water.  

The Sailing Alpha is available to Old School RuneScape members on PC today via RuneLite and the official client. To get started, any Old School RuneScape member can simply select a Sailing Alpha Playtest world from the world selection menu.

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 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.

Viewing is not optional, there will be a quiz. 

El Segundo, California – March 20, 2025 | Members of SCP rejoice, Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio have generously decided to regale players with another exclusive look into the world of twin-stick shooter Section 13, now live at the HR-approved 2025 Future Games Show. What’s more, corporate have decided to grace employees with a mandatory work retreat to PAX East this May!

Please be advised: no civilians were harmed in the making of this trailer. All members of staff signed exhaustive liability waivers and will undergo extensive training ahead of May’s 1.0 release. 

All jobs come with some small discomforts, or in this case large, feral, deadly ones. While teamwork is highly encouraged, those who have shown initiative and bravery may wish to tackle the cosmic horrors of Section 13 alone. Those who wish to increase their chances of survival, however, may opt for the co-op mode and drag along up to two ‘volunteers’. SCP only hires the best of the best, and disappointing management is firmly discouraged  – the consequences might just be permanent. 

Players will be required to peruse the Future Games Show trailer below, preferably not at your own leisure: 

HR mandates that you 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).

The heyday of city builders returns, when you become the driving force behind the expansion of the American frontier later this year

Oberhaching, Germany, March 20, 2025 – Polish development team EmpireCraft Studios and German publisher Toplitz Productions proudly announce Wild West Pioneers, a fresh take on city-builders, combining beloved classic gameplay elements with contemporary visuals and modern comfort.

Become a visionary and shape the foundation of America, when you set out to explore and colonize the frontier. After humble beginnings, you can eventually establish a townhall and expand the encampment you started with into a hustling and bustling city.

Manage resources, while you take care of the residents and their individual needs like food, water and safety. Appoint sheriffs, build up defense systems and protect your aspiring, prospering town from outlaws and wild animals.

Learn to secure new territories via Scout or Colonization Posts, explore the strategic map, manage multiple settlements and adapt to challenges waiting for you in the undiscovered frontier. Enjoy the diverse environments, follow the captivating narrative and participate in quests.

“We are very happy to work with EmpireCraft Studios on Wild West Pioneers”, comments Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions. “They have embraced our core philosophy of creating ‘Games with Heart and Soul,’ bringing a thoughtful and well-crafted approach to the city builder genre. Their vision strikes a careful balance between modern design and the classic appeal of strategic settlement building. We look forward to seeing players shape their own communities and experience life on the American frontier.”

Wild West Pioneers will be released later in 2025 on PC in Early Access. Further information on the game can be found on the Steam product page, where it can be wishlisted already. 

Features:

It Is Your Choice
You decide what the West will look like. Choose from a wide variety of buildings both commercial as well as residential and upgrade them over time to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the settlers. Pick mayors and sheriffs, but be careful who you appoint – their perks will affect the cities’ growth.

The West Is More Than One City
One settlement is only the beginning. While you discover new resource streams and production chains the urge to expand will become unstoppable. Send your settlers into uncharted territory and build new villages. Then set up trade routes, so resources can be exchanged. Don’t leave anybody behind or it will cost you dearly.

Every Settler Is A Person
Your villages are filled with characters. Everybody has needs and demands that you have to fulfill, if you want your reputation to precede you. Only with a sufficient happiness level influenced by job availability, health standards etc. will you be able to attract new settlers and become one of the driving forces in the expansion of the United States.

The Circle Of Life
Day and night cycle have an impact on the game world. Watch the city life change from dusk till dawn and show true leadership skills when you take on the challenges of efficient production chains and trade routes.

Strategize Your Expansion Of The West
The strategic map will help you to plan your progress. Send expeditions, establish trading outposts and dispatch wagons with daring explorers eager to found new settlements. With the sandbox character of Wild West Pioneers, no game will ever be the same.

Take a seat
Sit back, chill and watch your plans come to fruition. Observe the hustle and bustle of city life, where every job is executed by a person and not a backend value. Watching your settlement grow in its detailed glory is half the fun.

About EmpireCraft Studios
EmpireCraft Studios is a game development company established in 2024. The studio brings together a team of seasoned developers who have previously worked on titles like Aztecs – The Last Sun. EmpireCraft Studios specializes in creating city-building games with survival elements. With a strong foundation in the genre, the studio aims to deliver immersive and challenging experiences that blend strategic city management with survival mechanics, appealing to both hardcore and casual players.

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series. 

Australia’s homegrown show about gaming culture returns for its third entry! Packed with video gaming, tabletop and creative fun

Melbourne, March 20, 2025 – Ever evolving and entertaining, The Game Expo returns on March 22-23, 2025 for its third festival celebrating gaming and pop culture! Australian made and built from the ground up as a place for all gamers, whether finding your group or discovering new ways to have fun. TGX is a welcoming show defined by the three “C’s” of gaming culture – Creativity, Community and Competition.

TGX brings all these areas to life along with new experiences.  These include:

• Powered by AMD: Thanks to AMD Ryzen | Radeon, the PC LAN is ever more powerful, thanks to PC Case Gear built PCs running Freeplay and Tournaments. Plus the AMD experience zone and support for activity across the event shows AMD’s commitment to gaming. Look for special surprises here this weekend. Read more

• COSPLAY SHOWCASE: The incredible Cosplay Cup returns to dazzle with high level competitive cosplay for a $5,000 Cash Prize. This year by popular demand we have a new Intermediate Division, and there is also the Cosplay Parade for anyone to join in for fun and prizes. Read More

• MORE Homegrown Games! Indie Video Games and Indie Board Games. Get hands on with locally made games! Explore Video Games here and Board Games Here. We will also be running the People’s Choice Award again, so look forward to see what the attendees loved the most. See last year’s winners here

• TableTop Zone Not only can you just chill and play for free with games from our Board Game Library, but you can enjoy Demos, our Chess Tournament, let it rip with Beyblade, or join the always on live play experiences with Blood on the Clock Tower. Plus, incredible Prize supported tournaments for Magic, Flesh and Blood, Yugioh, Pokemon and more

• Special Exhibitors. All the amazing Exhibitors at TGX have something special, and we’re honored to have screen institution ACMI on the show floor showcasing their amazing home of gaming at an event for the first time. Plus we welcome well known brands such as HiSense and Red Bull to the show.

• MAJOR TOURNAMENTS: The Competitive stages of TGX cater to esports pros and new challengers alike! Thanks to SteelSeries, AOC, PowerA and PC Case Gear. Read the tournament round up here. Including::
  • Marvel Rivals $5,000 first Marvel Live Aus team tournament – Read More
  • Apex Legends CREATOR SHOWDOWN: Your favourite gaming content creators and live streamers are battling it out! 
  • Fortnite: $1000 + Prizes! Freeplay tournament – Open for all comers!
  • Fighting Game Tournaments: $7,500 of cash plus prizes! Presented by Turtle Beach and partnered with CouchWarriors, we have major tournaments for Street Fighter, Tekken, Guilty Gear Strive, an International guest pro player for Smash Bros Ultimate and more! Read More

• High Score Arcade: A fun area for everyone, play games you may know or try for the first time, and attempt the highest score. A prize per game each day!

• MAIN STAGE: PANELS, PERFORMANCES: The Place for Creator panels, Cosplay and Performances! View the schedule

• PRIZES GALORE: Everyone can win in the STAMP QUEST – All ticket holders get a Stamp card on entry – visit as many zones and complete tasks for a spin of the Prize Wheel – thousands of items from cool souvenirs to free games, merch and tech!

Plus the ever popular Artist Alley, Retro gaming, Just Dance stage, a new Community Meetups feature, and Much More. Find out more on the website and on the TGX social media with updates throughout the show.

• GUIDES Check out the EVENT GUIDE, and EVENT MAP

SEE YOU AT THE GAME EXPO!

• DATES Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd March 2025
• LOCATION Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
• Tickets: www.thegameexpo.com 

ABOUT THE GAME EXPO

The Game Expo is Australia’s homegrown show dedicated to gaming culture and opens the year of gaming events. Bringing culture to the fore through recognising gaming Creativity, Competition and Community. The Game Expo was formed by members of diverse gaming communities who have come together in collaboration and passion for video games, tabletop games, and everything in between. With decades of experience in gaming events producing activations for the industry, or to support their favourite games TGX aims to help people to play together. 

Fight for justice as a shinobi assassin and as a powerful samurai to shape Japan’s future

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — March 20, 2025 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed^® Shadows, the new iteration of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, is now available. The game is available on Ubisoft+*, PlayStation^®5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna**, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. In addition, the game is Steam Deck verified. 

Led by Ubisoft Québec***, the acclaimed studio behind Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Assassin’s Creed^® Shadows immerses players in 16th-century Japan. Players can experience the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from the Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful samurai of historical legend. As players embark on their personal journeys and engage with their distinct gameplay styles, they will encounter pivotal historical figures and shape their shared destiny as Japan treads a brutal path toward unification. 

As the first major open-world RPG installment since Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Shadows ushers in a new era for the franchise, launching exclusively on new-gen platforms. Developed with the latest ANVIL engine technology, the game takes immersion to new heights with a richly detailed world, introducing cutting-edge features like dynamic seasonal weather, real-time lighting and shadows, stunningly realistic visuals, diverse landscapes, and destructible environments that react to player actions. 

The standard edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available for AU$109.95 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and AU$99.99 on PC and Macs via the Mac App Store.  

• The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, the “Sekiryu Dual Pack” which contains gear, and weapons for both Naoe and Yasuke, the “Sekiryu Hideout Pack” contains hideout cosmetics, and “Mastery Points”.   
• The Collector’s Edition includes the base game, the “Sekiryu Dual Pack”, the “Sekiryu Hideout Pack”, “Mastery Points”, and physical content. The physical contents are a Steelbook, the World map, Naoe & Yasuke figurine, Naoe’s life-sized Katana Tsuba, a Wall Creed Scroll, a 76-page collector’s artbook, and 2 sumi-e lithographs.  

The Digital Deluxe Edition is also available on Ubisoft+ Premium* for AU$23.95 per month.  

For more information on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/assassins-creed  

For the latest news on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise and other Ubisoft games, please visit: https://news.ubisoft.com/.   

*Ubisoft+ Premium is available for AU$23.95 per month. Cancel anytime.  More information at plus.ubisoft.com.   

***Ubisoft+ on Luna requires account linking and a Multi Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply.

***Along with the following co-devs studios: Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Odesa, Ubisoft Osaka, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Pune, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Toronto and our teams in Japan.  

About Assassin’s Creed   

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed® series has sold more than 230 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.   

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^®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 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 US and/or other countries.   

LOS ANGELES – MARCH 19, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced that Solo Leveling: ARISE has achieved 60 million global users just 10 months after its worldwide launch. To mark this significant milestone, Solo Leveling: ARISE is offering in-game perks through an exclusive check-in event.

Solo Leveling: ARISE has continued its successful journey since its global launch on May 8^th of 2024. In addition to surpassing the 60 million global user mark, the game has received positive community feedback for its latest update, the “Jeju Island Alliance Raid: Final Act,” the expansion of hunter growth systems, and more.

An exclusive event is now available to commemorate the game’s achievements. Users who log in from March 19^th to 28^th will be able to obtain 1,000 Essence Stones daily for 10 days straight, totaling 10,000 Essence Stones. The event will run until May 8^th, and players will still have the opportunity to earn the total amount of 10,000 Essence Stones after March 28^th.

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, official YouTube channel and Steam to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.

About the 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.

Watch your every keystroke, as one mistske mistake could be your last in this suspenseful showdown for up to 100 players!

NICOSIA, Cyprus – March 26, 2025 – Polden and Button Mash are excited to announce Final Sentence, a nerve-rackingly intense typing battle royale game coming to Steam this summer. Could you type perfectly if your life dependded depended on it? Grab your keyboard and face off in a fast-paced competition for up to 100 players, but don’t let the pressure or your rivals get the best of you! Check out Final Sentence’s new cinematic trailer and start stretching those wrists now. You’re gonna need it.

Type to save your life and vanquish your foes in this thrilling battle royale showdown for 40-100 players. Go as fast and accurately as you can, but try not to concentrate on that revolver pointing to your head, because each mistake could be your last. How fast can you type with your life on the line? May the best typist wim

Key Features

• EVERY LETTER COUNTS:40 to 100 players enter and face off with the same text prompt, but only one can survive. Each mistake could be your last, but you’ll have to type fast to beat your rivals!
• FAST-PACED & RELENTLESS COMPETITION:Death or victory come swiftly and mercilessly, as each round lasts between 3-5 minutes.
• TYPE WITH FRIENDS: Get your pals together in a special mode featuring 4-6 tables positioned opposite each other, allowing you all to see what’s happening with one another.
• PLAY WITH COMMUNITIES: Join sessions with others in matchmaking or play exclusively in your own lobby with dozens of players, perfect for large groups like influencers and their communities.
• IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS:Keep track of your progress against friends or other players in your league with in-game statistics and dashboards.

Final Sentence is available to wishlist on Steam now and will launch this summer. To learn more about Polden and the games in their publishing line-up, visit polden.gg and join the Discord community.

About Button Mash

Button Mash is a small development team made of veteran developers. They’ve been making games for over 10 years and have now decided to create unique, experiential games — game phenomenon.

About Polden

Polden Publishing is an indie game publisher dedicated to helping talented creators connect with their audience. We provide transparent, honest, and data-driven support, empowering developers to bring their unique visions to life. To find out more, visit polden.gg

LOS ANGELES – MARCH 19, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games has launched several in-game updates for its squad-based RPG King Arthur: Legends Rise, to celebrate the 100th day anniversary following its official launch.

Players can celebrate this momentous occasion with special in-game events through March 25:

• King Arthur 100-Day Celebration Event #1: Earn rewards including Special Summon Tickets or Staminas by reaching specific Gold milestones. A maximum total of 25 Special Summon Tickets can be earned.
• King Arthur 100-Day Celebration Event #2: Receive Rate Up Summon Tickets, Special Summon Tickets, a Special Mystery Star Token and more by gaining Proof of Glory points that can be obtained by clearing Restricted Area dungeons.
• King Arthur 100-Day Celebration Event #3: Acquire Special Summon Tickets, Special Mystery Star Tokens, and a Mysterious Relic Summon Ticket by using up Stamina to achieve higher ranks. The top 25 ranked players will receive Hero Summon Tickets and Relic Summon Tickets ranging from Legendary to Precious.
• Spring Awakening Check-in Event: Receive bountiful rewards including a total of 1,500 Crystals or Special Summon Tickets by logging into the game.

A Returning Hero Rate Up Summon will be opened to players for the opportunity to obtain heroes Aine and Claudas. Both heroes can be collected by securing event points through clearing dedicated missions. Other gifts players can obtain include Special Summon Tickets, Awakening Stone Chests, a Mythic Star Seed and more.

Additionally, Season 3 of “Clan War” is now live to determine the strongest Clan along with Clan related mission events that offer rewards such as Special Summon Tickets, Golds and Clan Tokens.

King Arthur: Legends Rise is the next evolution of the crossplay squad-based RPG. Bringing a dark reimagining of the King Arthur story to life through intense combat, adventurous gameplay and best in class visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5 to PC and mobile. Joining Arthur’s quest to save Camelot from the threat of dreadful villains and the ancient gods, players will adventure across medieval Britain assembling a squad of powerful heroes. Alongside this action-packed story, players will also experience how Kabam has reimagined King Arthur’s legend into a visually stunning and vast turn-based RPG featuring both PvE and PvP gameplay.

For more information and updates on King Arthur: Legends Rise, please visit the official website, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and official YouTube channel. 

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.

STOCKHOLM — MARCH 19, 2025 — Paradox Arc and XperimentalZ Games announced today that their party-based roguelike dungeon crawler, Escape the Mad Empire, will launch into Early Access on April 22 for PC via Steam. The game will be available for $17.99/£14.99/€17.49. Eager players can try out the free demo on Steam right now.

The Early Access release of Escape the Mad Empire brings a lot of content for players to explore. Choose from 13 unique hero classes, each armed with a wild array of skills and abilities, and outfit them with powerful gear, including (but not limited to) swords, shields, armor, and legendary pieces like the Heavy Helmet of Mindf*ckery!

Venture through a procedurally generated world spanning nine diverse biomes, packed with relentless enemies, fearsome bosses, and challenging mini-bosses. Take advantage of the tactical pause feature to instantly execute coordinated combos for devastating effect. Back at the home base, build incredible machines to recruit, upgrade, and restore heroes, as well as buy, craft, identify, and enchant gear to strengthen the party.

Overview of Early Access features:

• 13 hero classes with a wide range of over-the-top skills and abilities
• Hundreds of insane items and equipment
• Real-time gameplay with instant-attack on pause combat system
• A plethora of challenging foes
• An upgradable home base where to recruit, train and equip heroes
• A procedural map made of nine biomes through which to make your escape
• Plenty of quests, bosses, mini-bosses and story events
• A ‘points’ based difficulty system which trades difficulty for more rewards
• A vast array of tactical elements, like surface effects, cover, flanking, status effects, etc.

Escape the Mad Empire features a unique blend of CRPG, traditional roguelike, management, and action RPG elements. While it shares similarities with other games in the genre, it brings a whole new flavor with an intense, deep, challenging and rewarding tactical experience.

About Paradox Arc

Paradox ARC incubates and publishes deep, replayable games from studios with great ideas, including the titles Across the Obelisk, Mechabellum and Starminer.

Our mission is to cultivate long-term relationships with talented teams from around the world, build an exciting portfolio for players to enjoy over many years, and find future video game franchises for Paradox Interactive.

Paradox Arc is an initiative that is wholly owned and financed by Paradox Interactive.