Veteran Talent Behind Several Best-Selling Games Form New Women-Led Studio Focused on Creating Games with Broad Appeal – First Playable Demo at the IGDA’s Indie Media Connect During GDC

SEATTLE and LOS ANGELES: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025 – New independent game studio Wicked Fox Games has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its inaugural game, Rise of Elements. The game is a narrative-rich, champion-led competitive RPG wrapped around a PvP elemental Match-3 puzzle mechanic. The Kickstarter campaign, which went live on Tuesday, offers backer rewards including exclusive skins, closed playtesting and early access, physical items and other perks depending on the support tier. The campaign runs March 4–April 3, 2025. 

Rise of Elements is the fully realized version of a prototype first created by Wicked Fox CEO Terry Redfield and another member of the current team nearly a decade ago. Rise of Elements players compete in Argos’ Tournament of Champions in a quest to achieve mastery of the elements and rid the world of Aetheron of the Void’s impending threat. It can be played competitively or more methodically through various single-player or multiplayer modes, including Timed, Moves, and Story modes, with the possibility of additional modes in the future.

Players select from a roster of diverse champions, each with their own set of moves, strengths and weaknesses, and special elemental abilities. The variety of champions, attributes, and play styles adds layers of tactical strategy to the elemental gem-based gameplay. Wicked Fox plans to lean into this aspect for future expansion, potentially releasing new champions and battle arenas, as well as collaborations. 

Currently, the game contains one such collaboration with the talented streamer and TV host Trisha Hershberger, who has teamed up with the studio to voice and create the champion Cordelia, the Enthusiastic Inventor. Another collaboration in the works is with streamer and voice actress Lily Ki, also known as LilyPichu, on future champion Emily, Queen of the Dead. Backers for Rise of Elements will be able to follow along on the development of these champions and more. “One of the studio’s primary focuses is to create diverse characters and relatable stories – often rooted in a culture’s mythology, that will resonate and be accessible to a broad range of players,” said Redfield. “We truly enjoy working with these creators and our community to further develop these distinctive and detailed characters.”

Rise of Elements is just the first title from Wicked Fox Games. Founded in 2024 by Redfield and CTO Caerie Houchins, the leadership team has held pivotal roles on numerous hit games, including VALORANT, Candy Crush, Dungeons and Dragons, League of Legends and Psychonauts. The studio has several other projects underway in various stages of design and pre-production and is actively seeking funding and/or strategic partnerships.

Slated for release in the second half of 2026, Rise of Elements is expected to launch as a premium PC (Steam) and web-based game, with plans to bring it to additional platforms.

About Wicked Fox Games

Founded in 2024, Wicked Fox Games is a remote, independent, and women-led game development studio that values inclusion and strives to create diverse, compelling characters and stories. The studio leadership has held leading roles at notable studios such as King, Wizards of the Coast, Niantic, Riot, and Bungie, where they worked on several best-selling games in the multiplayer and puzzle genres, including League of Legends, VALORANT, and Candy Crush: All Stars. The team is currently working on its debut title, Rise of Elements.

Invite up to four friends to staff your shop, or embark on a solo quest to become the best potion maker in the realm!

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, 05 March 2025 | Explore the art of potion-making today with the launch of Potion Shop Simulator! From indie studio Pebbles Games, this alchemy shopkeeping game is available now on Steam for a single player and co-op experience.

4 Person Co-Op

Your dreams of owning a potion shop have finally come true. After years of studying alchemy at Wizard U, you’re ready to put your expertise to use for the creatures of the realm. Roll up your sleeves and gather herbs from both near and far—you will need them! Prepare to serve a magical clientele of various shapes and sizes, including orcs, goblins, satyrs, and more. While managing your shop and catering to the townsfolk, invite your friends to help maintain a positive shop ranking and become the most popular shopkeeper in town!

An Introduction to Alchemy

No two potions are the same. Explore the far reaches of the realm to collect ingredients and bring them back to your shop to try new combinations. Dried herbs yield different results than fresh ones, and different combinations of ingredients produce different effects. As you discover new potions, the recipe will be saved in your notebook for future reference. Keep your shop supplied with your latest creations and prepare for weekly inspector visits; they will check that your shop meets the various needs of your customers. Stock up on potions to handle rush hours, doubling your sales. If you’re daring, consider haggling with a few customers for extra coins along the way. Most importantly, avoid leaving your shop unattended, as it could tarnish your reputation!

Explore the Lore

Your potion shop is positioned outside a lively town, so be sure to explore all the village has to offer! Lend a helping hand in side quests, where you’ll encounter quirky townsfolk and bizarre requests. Fulfill orders for night-vision elixirs and Goblin Gut Soothers to increase your reputation among the townsfolk. In addition to learning more about your clientele, uncover the secrets left behind by the former owner and his trusty assistant of your old, dusty potion shop that once sat empty. When you’re ready to return to work, spruce up your space with decorations to brighten your dwelling and carpentry additions to add onto your space. Don’t forget to stop at the alchemy shop, where you will spend most of your time expanding your collection of tools, such as new mortars, distillers, and cauldrons, to continue improving your potions!

Gameplay Features:

• A colorful medieval fantasy setting creates the perfect ambiance for potion-making, and an interactive world provides an immersive simulator experience.
• Co-op mode for up to four players lets your friends join in on the fun! Tour the village, take care of plants, and experiment with different brews alongside your fellow alchemists.
• The world is alive with dynamic events, featuring a day and night cycle that brings market days in town, a traveling merchant, market trends, royal commissions from the king, and more. Keep an eye on your calendar so you don’t miss a thing.
• Improve your reputation by making and selling potions, and generate income to upgrade your shop’s aesthetics and efficiency. You can purchase additional items at the markets, from the traveling salesman, or at small shops downtown.
• The discovery of new potions awaits, so experiment to progress through the game. The more you brew, the more you sell! So, get adventurous with your potion combinations.
• 30+ main and side quests complete with missions designed to uncover the secret tales of the town and its mystical villagers. 

Potion Shop Simulator is out now on Steam.

About Pebbles Games

Pebbles Games is an independent game studio that offers a wide variety of games, ranging from simulation and fantasy to physics and speed running. The studio focuses on creating cooperative and multiplayer game experiences for everyone. Currently, Pebbles Games is also working on PurrNet, a free multiplayer development networking system designed for other developers who also aspire to create more shared experiences in gaming.

Duesseldorf, Germany – March 5, 2025 – astragon Entertainment and Independent Arts Software proudly announce Seafarer: The Ship Sim, a brand-new maritime simulation set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in Summer 2025 for a retail price of  $24.99 / ₤20.99 / 24,99€ (SRP).

Set Sail for Adventure

Experience life at sea as you take the helm of various vessels and carve your own path in an expansive maritime world. Join different factions, each offering unique missions and rewards, from cargo transportation and fire-fighting on open waters to high-stakes rescues and treasure recovery. With a diverse fleet ranging from nimble tugboats to massive freighters, every voyage presents fresh challenges and surprises. A fully interactive ship experience awaits—walk freely around your vessel, conduct maintenance, operate heavy machinery, and even take control of water cannons to battle onboard fires. Every decision shapes your journey, ensuring no two adventures are the same.

Two Ways to Play 

Engage in a gripping storyline in Story Mode, where all factions intertwine across a series of thrilling missions, or explore freely in Quick Play Mode, charting your own course at sea. The character editor allows players to personalize their captain, adding a unique touch to the experience.

Unparalleled Realism & Immersion Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Seafarer: The Ship Sim boasts breathtaking visuals, from meticulously detailed ship models to dynamic seascapes. Ports bustle with activity, oil rigs rise against the horizon, and unpredictable waters keep players on their toes. Enhanced by NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0, waves react naturally to changing weather and ship movement, delivering an incredibly lifelike seafaring experience.

Key Features:

• The open sea: Players can expect an expansive map inspired by northern European landscapes that invites exploration.
• Varied career: Different factions offer different missions, each with their own gameplay elements. Explore the extensive world, load valuable cargo or help ships in distress.
• Take the helm: From small tugboats to gigantic freighters, players navigate a variety of ships through the rough seas.
• Tasks and duties: Checking machinery, operating cranes and using water cannons – there is always something to do on your own ship.
• Experience the waves: Unreal Engine 5 and NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0 offer stunning visuals and realistic wave simulations.
• No two journeys are the same: The sandbox gameplay with dynamic weather, realistic day/night changes and the character editor ensure a constantly individualized gaming experience.

Developed by Independent Arts Software, a long-standing studio now part of astragon Entertainment, Seafarer: The Ship Sim is set to redefine ship simulation games when it releases this summer. Stay updated and wishlist the game now on Steam and Epic Games Store.

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Wards & Wardens Highlights Childhood Troubles

STOCKHOLM – 05 MARCH 2025 – Critical new decisions could change the fate of your dynasty in Wards & Wardens, a new event pack now available for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. The beloved medieval grand strategy role-playing experience takes a turn for the domestic, as you teach your children what it means to be a ruler.

But it’s not all familial bliss. Young rulers have to be watchful of scheming regents. Rival lords may exchange hostages to guarantee an uneasy peace. Not to mention the fact that parenthood is a difficult adventure all on its own. This pack from Room 8 Group and Paradox Interactive challenges you to raise the next generation with care and caution, lest you bring ruin on your entire realm.

Crusader Kings III: Wards & Wardens includes:

• Childhood Education Events
• Visiting Universities for adult characters
• More Childhood Personality Events
• Hostage Events for foreign children placed at your court
• Child-rearing events with courtiers, including a new court position, the Wet-Nurse.
• Child Regency Events for the training or usurping of rulers who have not reached adulthood.
• Four New Music Tracks

Crusader Kings III: Wards & Wardens is available now on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. Check your relevant local online store for pricing information.

About Paradox Interactive

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

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

Collaboration with Germany’s Federal Agency for Civic Education to showcase games about democracy 

Hamburg, 05 March 2025 – Following an extremely successful showcase at gamescom 2024, Indie Arena Booth is once again opening up its submissions for the 2025 iteration at gamescom – growing from the previous 1,537.5 square meters to an astonishing 2,037.5. Not only will this allow more developers to have a shot at showcasing their game, but it will also help in diversifying the line-up even further. In addition to the more spacious booth concept, developers can apply for established booth types as well as for several free or discounted showcasing opportunities thanks to a mix of returning and new partners.

As such, Indie Arena Booth is thrilled to announce the continuation of its valued partnership with Nintendo Switch™. As part of this collaboration, Nintendo Switch is offering eight curated showcasing spots at Indie Arena Booth – completely free of charge. Developers working on Nintendo Switch™ titles can apply for one of these exclusive spots through the Indie Arena Booth backend.

In other fantastic news, the German bpb – Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung/bpb (Federal Agency of Civic Education) will host a booth at Indie Arena Booth and invites developers worldwide to submit their games that explore the theme of democracy. A jury will select the most compelling entries, and the chosen teams will receive free booth space at the bpb booth at Indie Arena Booth. In order to be considered, developers must include the word “Democracy” in their application title and provide an overview of their game’s relevance to the topic.

Moreover, indie developers can submit their game(s) for a number of free and discounted region-based booth spaces including established industry partners Catalan Arts for games from Catalonia (Spain), Swiss Games for talent based in Switzerland, Northern Ireland Screen for titles stemming from Northern Ireland as well as Flanders Audiovisual Fund who are joining for the first time to support projects from Flanders and Brussels.

Alongside the physical booth experience, Indie Arena Booth will once again feature its popular Twitch live stream, highlighting standout games from this year’s lineup. Additionally, all games showcased at Indie Arena Booth will be included in the official gamescom Steam event to amplify each title’s digital reach throughout the convention.

The submissions for 2025 are officially open and can be found here. Developers can apply for several booth types, including the Small Booth (€ 3,000), Arcade Booth (€ 3,000), Big Booth (€ 5,000), as well as the free Nintendo Switch Booths and the other mentioned showcasing opportunities. A full overview of the free and discounted booth options as well as their application requirements can be found on this page. Participants can look forward to an all-inclusive package regardless of the booth they select. All included services can be found here.

Submissions for the curated showcase will be open until 09 April and will be reviewed by a jury consisting of over 60 renowned industry experts from around the world. 

*Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

About Indie Arena Booth

Indie Arena Booth is a unique shared developer booth that showcases independent game developers and their creative projects. It is an annual event that takes place at major gaming conventions, such as gamescom and offers an opportunity for indie developers to exhibit their games to a large and diverse audience of gamers, industry professionals, and press. Indie Arena Booth features a curated selection of the best and most innovative indie games from around the world, ranging from action-packed shooters to narrative-driven adventures, and everything in between. The event also provides a networking opportunity for developers, allowing them to connect with other developers, publishers, and investors, as well as gain valuable feedback and exposure for their games.

Ubisoft Ivory Tower and Red Bull join forces to deliver an elevated Motorfest experience, launching for free on 6 March with Season 6.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 5 March, 2025 — Today, Ubisoft announced an exciting collaboration with Red Bull for The Crew™ Motorfest Season 6, set to launch on 6 March on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. This update brings a plethora of new content, including iconic Red Bull vehicles, two Red Bull Playlists, and “Motorfest: The Podcast”, hosted by Becky Evans, featuring some of Red Bull’s top athletes such as Yuki Tsunoda.

The island of Maui will also receive a transformative update, introducing new iconic locations and the Motorfest x Red Bull Playground. This brand-new massive arena celebrates Red Bull’s high-energy culture and is open to all players for free. Players will get behind the wheels of exclusive Red Bull vehicles and discover two new Playlists while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Maui, enhanced with stunning night-time lighting effects and revamped structures.

First up, on 6 March, players will be put to the test with iconic Red Bull vehicles in “Red Bull Speed Clash”, featuring races between different vehicle categories, pitting an Alpha Grand Prix car against a plane or a Rally Raid car against a motorcycle! Successfully completing this Playlist will unlock the Ferrari 488 GT3 AF Corse (2016) – Racing. Then, on 8 May, players will need to push their limits further in “Red Bull Wild Ride” and take the Red Bull RB18 off-road in the new “Action List” mode. Only the boldest will complete this adrenaline-pumping challenge!

In total, Season 6 will introduce 17 brand-new vehicles, redefining the Motorfest experience. Year 2 Pass owners will have exclusive access to:

• Ford Puma Hybrid Rally 1 (2022) – Rally on 6 March
• BMW M4 Drift Brothers (2024) – Drift on 3 April
• Audi RS Q E-tron (2024) – Rally Raid on 8 May
• MINI John Cooper Works GP (2020) – Street Tier 1 on 5 June

At launch, players can drive the Red Bull RB20 (2024) – Alpha Grand Prix and the KTM X-Bow R Experience Red Bull Ring (2016) – Racing.

Ubisoft Ivory Tower continues to enhance the game based on community feedback, introducing new Quality of Life and Quality of Service updates. To provide a fairer experience, traffic will now be disabled during Summit Contest Feats, and gear shifting has been improved for consistency between automatic and manual modes. Handling modifications for 65 vehicles are detailed in the Season 6 vehicle handling update article. PvP in The Crew Motorfest also gets a boost with Weekly Themed Grand Races, XP and Bucks boosts, new weather conditions, and a dynamic no-collision mode.

Finally, one of the most exciting updates of this season is encapsulated by “Motorfest: The Podcast”, a new podcast developed in collaboration between Red Bull and Ubisoft, available both inside and outside the game on 6 March. This new in-game radio station features not only curated bangers, but also interviews with iconic Red Bull drivers, including Yuki Tsunoda, Robbie Maddison, Lukasz Czepiela, Elias Hountondji, Conor Shanahan, and Manuel Lettenbichler. Hosted by Becky Evans, (aka Queen B) a UK automobile lifestyle creator, this podcast bridges the gap between The Crew Motorfest and real-life motorsport, celebrating automotive culture. Episodes will be available on all streaming platforms (Spotify | Apple | YouTube: one episode every week from 6 March on Becky Evans’ channel).

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

About The Crew™ Motorfest

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

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. 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 catalogue 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: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com

© 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

New Features on PC Include Hao’s Special Works Vehicles, Access to GTA+, and More

March 4, 2025: The upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V on PC is now available to play from the Rockstar Games Launcher, and also via Steam or Epic Games.

Introducing features previously only available on the latest generation of consoles, this upgrade also optimizes the game experience and performance on modern PCs. Players who already own GTAV on PC can upgrade to this new version for free, with the ability to migrate your Story Mode and Online progress, while anyone jumping into GTAV and GTA Online on PC for the first time will get this new version (GTAV Enhanced) along with the original version (GTAV Legacy) when purchased. 

GTA Online Features

Get access to powerful new vehicles, stunning Chameleon Paints, high-performance modifications, and much more — all from Hao’s Special Works. 

Newly added vehicles for PC include the Pegassi Weaponized Ignus and Coil Cyclone II supercars, the Karin S95 sports car, the Imponte Arbiter GT muscle car, and the Pfister Astron Custom SUV. These join a fleet of 20 vehicles already available in GTA Online and are now available for tuning from HSW. Plus, GTA+ Members can claim a Principe Deveste Eight (Super) for free through May 28 as part of a special Classics Collection to commemorate GTA+ arriving on PC. 

Anyone looking to take in the fauna can also now relish in the animal ecosystem, with Ambient Animals encounters and a daily Wildlife Photography Challenge available from the LS Tourist Board at Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.

Plus, the refreshed Landing Page makes it easier than ever for veteran PC players to jump straight into the action, alongside an improved introductory flow for newer players featuring the Career Builder — which includes a GTA$4,000,000 windfall to get you started as you choose one of four initial criminal career paths. The Career Progress feature offers the opportunity to track your headway across all of GTA Online’s updates while also unlocking special rewards as you advance. 

Both the newly upgraded and original versions also feature access to GTA Online’s wealth of updates, including today’s new Oscar Guzman Flies Again update where you’ll take control of the historic McKenzie Field Hangar in Grapeseed as a new branch of your arms trafficking business, complete with new missions, new aircraft, and more.

Technical Enhancements and Specs

PC players on the newly upgraded version running with the recommended specifications can enjoy ray tracing features only available on PC, such as ambient occlusion and global illumination — plus ray traced shadows and reflections that first debuted on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. 

There is also support for AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS (with Frame Generation support planned for both at a future date), and DualSense® controller support with adaptive triggers. Plus, faster loading times using SSD and DirectStorage on supported devices and configurations, enhanced support for higher resolutions, higher aspect ratios, and higher framerates, as well as enhanced audio with support for Dolby Atmos and improved fidelity of speech, cinematics, and music.

Access to the previous version of GTAV — found as GTAV Legacy in the launcher — will continue, so anyone whose hardware does not currently meet the minimum requirements of the new upgrade can keep playing. PC players on the Legacy version will be separate from those on the new Enhanced version, so anyone who wants to play with friends will need to make sure they are playing the same version of the game.

Also, Story Mode progress that was uploaded from the Legacy version during the pre-load period is now available to download and migrate to the Enhanced version of the game. 

And More…

The upgraded version of GTAV on PC also includes all of our recent GTA Online player experience improvements like kernel-based anti-cheat protections and proactive voice chat moderation. Make sure to check out our Community Guidelines to help ensure GTA Online remains a fun and fair experience for everyone.

GTA+ availability may vary in certain territories. For more information, please visit Rockstar Support.

Don’t Forget the Crackers!

SYDNEY (March 5, 2025) – Today, Square Enix Collective® and FuturLab® launched the Wallace & Gromit Special Pack for PowerWash Simulator, in partnership with Aardman. The latest expansion is available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®).

Players will enter the whimsical world of Wallace & Gromit in PowerWash Simulator’s next big adventure and embark on a cracking cleaning adventure that will take them from cosy British suburbs to cheesy celestial bodies.

Levels include:

Wallace & Gromit’s Dining Room & Kitchen

• Floor to Ceiling Filth – This level features not one, but two charmingly cluttered rooms absolutely caked in muck from floor to ceiling, even inside the fridge!
• Off the Rails – Some beautiful interactable animations, including a fully operational model train set.

Wallace & Gromit’s House

• Home Sweet Home – 62 West Wallaby Street has been doused in dirt following an invention malfunction.

The Knit-O-Matic

• Cracking Contraptions – It takes a lot of work to bathe and shear a sheep, and even more work to clean the contraption that does it. Navigate marvellous mechanisms and machinery to clean the basement where the Knit-O-Matic lives.

Wallace & Gromit’s Vehicles

• Techno Trousers and Elbow-Greased Lightning – Once you’re done cleaning the property, the vehicles also need a quick hose down, just don’t put the wrong trousers through the wrong spin-cycle.

The Moon Rocket

• Fly me to the Moon – And let me play among the stars cheese. A far cry from suburban England, the Moon Rocket level is a real Grand Day Out, where you will clean the Moon Rocket inside and out, as well as a picnic area with a cracking view.

In addition to these iconic locales, washers will welcome WASH LAD: an all-singing, all-dancing, all-WASHing invention that players will pilot in the Wallace & Gromit Special Pack. The Wallace & Gromit Special Pack is available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®).

Additionally, if players want to experiment with some cleaning first – the FREE demo for PowerWash Simulator is also available now on PC (via Steam and Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PlayStation®5 (PS5®). Join the 775,000+ aspiring washers already playing the demo – fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find on 2+ levels and get a taste of that simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

POWERWASH SIMULATOR lets players wash away their worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Players can build their very own power washing business and blast away every speck of dirt and grime that they can find. With a unique take on the simulation genre, POWERWASH SIMULATOR focuses on player relaxation and escapism.

For more information, visit: www.powerwashsimulator.com 

About FuturLab

FuturLab^® is an award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK. FuturLab® has developed and published remarkable games on PC and console since 2003. The game studio is best known for Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Mini-Mech Mayhem and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and most recently, the highly acclaimed PowerWash Simulator.

More information about FuturLab can be found at https://futurlab.co.uk/

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd develops, publishes, distributes, and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY^TM, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST ^TM, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS ^TM. Square Enix Ltd is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

About Square Enix Collective

Square Enix Collective® is a London-based division of Square Enix Ltd. The Collective programme was launched in 2014 to assist indie game developers build community awareness for hundreds of games pitches and has helped teams to raise in excess of $1.2 million via Kickstarter campaigns. Collective has now published and distributed a range of indie titles since April 2016 and is on the look-out for great new projects and talented teams to work with globally – whether it’s publishing support for a development that’s already funded, or investment to help the creation of a game.

About Wallace & Gromit 

Wallace and Gromit, Aardman’s most loved and iconic duo have been delighting family audiences around the world for 30 years. First hitting our screens in Nick Park’s Academy Award®-winning Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out (1989) the pair went on to star in three further half hour specials (Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (1993), Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995) and Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf or Death (2009)) and a feature length film Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) and are internationally celebrated winning over 100 awards at festivals – including 3 Academy Awards® and 5 BAFTA® Awards. 

A regular highlight of the primetime BBC schedules, especially during the festive season, they have become British national treasures and pop culture icons in their own right. Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf or Death still remains the most watched Christmas Day programme since 2008 when it premiered on BBC One. The duo featured in their first augmented reality story The Big Fix Up, followed by the Emmy®-nominated VR experience, The Grand Getaway. The new feature length title Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, directed by Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, premiered on BBC One on Christmas Day 2024 and was released on Netflix globally on the 3rd of January 2025.  

With a permanent attraction at Blackpool Pleasure Beach with over 500,000 riders every year, over 1 million fans on Facebook and over 15million views on YouTube, these perennial characters continue to grow audiences across multiple platforms.  

Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Charity is a national charity raising funds to improve the lives of sick children in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK, raising over £50million since 1995. 

POWERWASH SIMULATOR © 2021-2025 FuturLab Limited. All Rights Reserved. Published by Square Enix Limited. Developed by FuturLab Limited. FUTURLAB and the POWERWASH SIMULATOR logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of FuturLab Limited.

Companion Story, Resonator and Weapon Convenes, Featured Bundles Plus More!

The journey continues in Wuthering Waves as Phase II of Version 2.1 kicks off on March 6th (server time). Coming up next in Wuthering Waves is an amazing selection of new in-game events for players to participate in, and a variety of bundles to purchase.
  
Wuthering Waves Version 2.1 Phase II:
 
Companion Story: Sail Day, Captain!
Duration: Permanently available starting 3/6/25 (server time)
Details: What would the Captain of the Fool’s Troupe normally do? An impromptu performance? A great adventure? Why not hear it directly from Brant himself… a captivating journey surely awaits!
 
Eligibility: Reach Union Level 20 and complete Main Quest Chapter II Act III “What Yesterday Wept, Today Doth Sing”
 
“Blaze Across the Deep” Featured Resonator Convene
Duration: 3/6/25 through 3/26/25 (11:59 server time)
Details: Boosted drop rates for 5-Star Resonator Brant, 4-Star Resonators: Youhu, Taoqi and Mortefi. Featured Resonator Brant is exclusive to the Blaze Across the Deep Featured Resonator Convene and will be unavailable once the event ends. Brant’s Waveband will be simultaneously made available in the Afterglow Coral Store with a limit of two purchases, and it will be removed once the Convene event ends.
 
“Vermillion’s Ploy” Featured Resonator Convene
Duration: 3/6/25 through 3/26/25 (11:59 server time)
Details: Boosted drop rates for 5-Star Resonator, Changli, 4-Star Resonators: Youhu, Taoqi and Mortefi. Changli is exclusive to Vermillion’s Ploy Featured Resonator Convene and will not be available once the event ends. Changli’s Waveband will be simultaneously made available in the Afterglow Coral Store with a limit of two purchases, and it will be removed once the Convene event ends.
 
“Unflickering Valor” Featured Weapon Convene
Duration: 3/6/25 through 3/26/25 (server time)
Details: Boosted drop rates for 5-Star Weapon, Unflickering Valor, 4-Star Weapons: Waning Redshift, Comet Flare and Marcato. The 5-Star Weapon you Convene is guaranteed to be Unflickering Valor. The Featured Weapon Unflickering Valor is exclusive to the Featured Weapon Convene and will not be available by other means once the event ends.
 
“Blazing Brilliance” Featured Weapon Convene
Duration: 3/6/25 through 3/26/25 (11:59 server time)
Details: Boosted drop rates for 5-Star Weapon: Blazing Brilliance, 4-Star Weapons: Waning Redshift, Comet Flare and Marcato. The 5-Star Weapon you Convene is guaranteed to be Blazing Brilliance. Featured Weapon Blazing Brilliance is exclusive to the Featured Weapon Convene and will not be available by other means once the event ends.
 
“Infinite Battle Simulation II” Featured Arena Combat Event
Duration: 3/6/25 through 3/27/25 (03:59 server time)
Details: In the Infinite Battle Simulation, you can defeat enemies and open supply chests to earn Tactic Points and Low-Capacity Variables.
Rewards: Astrite x600, Malleable Elite Class Echo III, Malleable Elite Class Echo IV, Premium Tuner, Premium Resonance Potion.
Eligibility: Reach Union Level 14 and complete Main Quest Chapter II Prologue “Through the Sea Thou Break”.
 
“Beyond the Waves” Featured Exploration Event
Duration: 3/13/25 through 3/27/25 (server time)
Details: During the event, complete event objectives once per day to obtain a set number of Adventure Logs. Each Adventure Log can be exchanged for a random Adventure Package.
Rewards Overview: Astrite x400, Lustrous Tide x5, Forgery Premium Supply, Premium Tuner, Crystal Solvent
Eligibility: Reach Union Level 14
 
“Bountiful Crescendo” Limited-Time Material Double Drop Event
Duration: 3/20/25 through 3/27/25 (03:59 server time)
Details: Spend Waveplates to claim double rewards after completing a Simulation or Forgery Challenge.
Eligibility: Reach Union Level 14
 
Special Offers – Version 2.1 Featured Bundles
Details: Refresh time – Only one purchase available, reset everytime a new phase of Featured Resonator / Weapon Convene goes live.
Vault’s Radiant Collection I
Sale Price: $9.99 USD
Radiant Tide x5, Astrite x400
Vault’s Radiant Collection II
Sale Price: $29.99 USD
Radiant Tide x15, Astrite x500
Vault’s Forging Collection
Sale Price: $9.99 USD
Forging Tide x5, Astrite x400
 
Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Compose a harmonious battle concerto with characters of different abilities. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breathtaking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
 
Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, PC via The Epic Games Store and PlayStation 5.  

ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.

Kuro Games independently developed “Punishing: Gray Raven”, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG “Wuthering Waves” is receiving the same public reception.