LOS ANGELES – DECEMBER 19, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced that the long-awaited Jeju Island Raid in the new Ver 3.0 update has arrived in Solo Leveling: ARISE. Starting today, players can experience the brand-new Jeju Island Raid story, a new SSR hunter, holiday-themed events, and lots more.

Players can now join the fight in Chapter 21 – 23 of the Main Story on both Normal and Hard difficulties. The new chapters feature Sung Jinwoo, a group of Hunters, and the Army of Shadows joining forces to fight the Ant King, a formidable magic beast that has suddenly appeared on Jeju Island.

The newest SSR Hunter, Shimizu Akari, is a light-type healer. Shimizu fearlessly charges into battle and cuts through her opponents, wielding a burning axe to strike her enemies down. Her special skill, Ring of Fire, gathers the Power of the Sun to temporarily create an annular eclipse that splits the world.

The new update also brings fresh content to the Shadow system. The newest Shadow, Beru, has a Shadow’s Authority that increases the entire team’s attack and damage. Shadows can be promoted to the new General rank, and a diverse array of new skills are now at their disposal. In addition, players can now change Sung Jinwoo’s job to the new Master of the Abyss, utilize a new exclusive SSR weapon for Sung Jinwoo called the Gold-tailed Fox, and increase Sung Jinwoo’s max level to Lv. 100.

In Ver 3.0, there is a new way for players to showcase their achievements in high-difficulty scenarios through the brand-new Challenge Medals. Other updates include the Multiplay function for the Workshop of Brilliant Light and five newly-added Blessing Stones.

With the holiday season upon us, Solo Leveling: ARISE players can join the festivities with multiple limited-time events. The Holiday Party! Check-In Gift event runs through January 1, offering players a chance to obtain Sung Jinwoo’s new weapon, Gold-tailed Fox. A series of Holiday Party events are also available during the same period, where players can complete in Holiday Party! Daily Missions, play mini-games like Match Isla’s Card!! And Take care of the Tree!, and much more to obtain Gold-tailed Fox, Essence Stones, Gold, and other rewards.

The festivities continue into 2025 via the Make a New Year’s Wish! events that ring in the new year on January 1. Players can receive Alicia Blanche’s Authoritative costume and New Year’s Celebration Hunter & Hunter Weapon Selection Tickets, among 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.”

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.

Foster real connections in free-to-play virtual social app

MANCHESTER, UK – December 19, 2024 – StageTime, the virtual social app for connecting and sharing the joy of performing, makes its grand debut on the virtual Meta Quest stage on Thursday, January 16, 2025. 

Hop into a lively cyberspace primed for singalongs, social interactions, and epic performances envisioned by an ex-software engineer from a top social VR platform, and creator of the leading VR karaoke space. Create memories and lasting connections in this immersive, virtual venue. Invite up to 10 friends into a bustling performance room and put on a rockin’ gig, funny standup act, or a heartfelt poetry recital. 

Aspiring entertainers can quickly and easily get the party started. StageTime offers a zero friction process, placing players in public rooms without the need to set up an account, eliminating pesky barriers and allowing partygoers to immediately dive into the festivities. This seamless integration is one of many key features that sets StageTime apart from other social apps in the VR space. Customize an avatar fit for a superstar with multiple options for hair colors and styles, skin tones, accessories, and more. 

Stage all-out performances, complete with full-body avatar representation. Vocal animations sync to each person’s voice, creating a seamless and captivating experience. Every twirl, tap, and move is rendered in VR. Take the spotlight for all to see, or sit back, enjoy others’ performances, and cheer them on along the way! 

Using YouTube connectivity, StageTime allows users to sync their favorite videos to share with others in real time. Become the life of the party and pick any video to share with friends. StageTime allows seamless sync for each user, so there are no pesky delays or lag to drag down the party. The in-game LIV creator kit also offers a camera for recording and selfie options in first, third, and landscape perspectives. 

“My goal is to present StageTime as a new way to connect with people through shared experiences in a live, virtual setting,” said Hamza Qureshi, Founder of Virtuware. “By blending performance and connection, StageTime invites people everywhere to celebrate creativity, share their talent, and forge meaningful moments together.”

The party continues following StageTime’s launch, as Virtuware’s vision is to continue providing support in the long-term. Fans of the social platform can look forward to a robust content roadmap, with plans to integrate new venues and environments, additional customization options for stellar avatar designs, and monetization with the ability to purchase avatar emotes, cosmetics, and more. 

StageTime launches for free worldwide on the Meta store on Thursday, January 16, 2025. For more information on the game, please visit the official website, follow StageTime on TikTok, and join the community Discord. 

About Virtuware 

Virtuware is a development studio based out of Manchester, UK. With several years of experience in the VR space, Virtuware aims to create fun and engaging experiences for users through social connections. 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in GTA Online – Los Santos is covered in snow and filled with opportunities for Holiday hijinks ranging from a Yeti Hunt to evading The Gooch.

Plus, GTA Online: Agents of Sabotage introduces two more decommissioned law enforcement vehicles available to purchase: the Invetero Coquette D10 Pursuit and the Willard Outreach Faction. 

Full details from today’s update include:

• Returning Seasonal Events: The Gooch, Weazel Plaza Shootout, and Yeti Hunt
• New Law Enforcement Vehicles: The Invetero Coquette D10 Pursuit and Willard Outreach Faction
• New Vehicle: The Taco Van
• Double Garment Factory Passive Income
• Double Rewards on Pizza Deliveries and Dispatch Work
• Triple GTA$ and RP on Entourage (Festive Remix)
  • Complete Entourage (Festive Remix) once to receive the Snowman Finish for the Combat Pistol
  • Win five matches of Entourage (Festive Remix) to receive the Skull Santa Finish for the Special Carbine
  • Win Entourage (Festive Remix) as Santa to receive the Santa’s Helper Finish for the Heavy Sniper
• Free holiday gift: The Winter Holidays Onesie, Reindeer Necklace, New Year’s Outfit, Firework Launcher with 20 Rockets, Snowball Launcher, Full Snacks, Armor, and Ammo
• The Happy Holidays Hauler is cruising Los Santos dropping GTA$, RP, Snacks, Ammo, and guaranteeing either the eCola or Sprunk Holiday Sweater with each pickup
• Holiday Bonuses:
  • Hunt down the Yeti to receive the Yeti Outfit
  • Take out The Gooch to receive The Gooch Outfit
  • Collect all 25 Snowmen to receive The Snowman Outfit
  • Neutralize the criminal masterminds in the Weazel Plaza Shootout to claim the WM 29 Pistol and the Season’s Greetings Pistol Mk II Skin
• This Week at Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom: The Übermacht Revolter (in limited time Blue Tartan livery), Vapid Clique (in limited time Merry Cliquemas livery), Vysser Neo, Dewbauchee JB 700, and Albany Alpha
• On Display at the Luxury Autos Showroom: The Bravado Banshee GTS and Dinka Jester RR Widebody
• HSW Premium Test Ride: Maibatsu MonstroCiti
• LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for four days in a row to win the Emperor Vectre
• LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Pegassi Torero, Gallivanter Baller ST, and Pfister Comet Safari
• Vehicle Discounts: 40% off Nagasaki Havok, Western Company Rogue, Gallivanter Baller ST, and Übermacht Revolter, 30% off the Karin Boor, Bravado Greenwood, Dewbauchee JB 700, and  Pegassi Torero
• Gun Van Discounts: 30% off the Battle Rifle, Free Candy Cane, GTA+ Members get 40% off the Stun Gun and 50% off the Railgun
• GTA+: Claim the new Bravado Banshee GTS for free alongside festive apparel, a tattoo-themed outfit, early access to the El Strickler Military Rifle at the Gun Van, and much more

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more information.

Entropy Survivors, the online co-op roguelike bullet hell and Shoulders of Giants companion game from developer Moving Pieces Interactive and publisher First Break Labs, decks the halls of outer space and cleans up the chaos in the 1.1.0 Holiday Auto-attack update, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The new 1.1.0 update delivers a sackful of quality-of-life improvements down the chimney! Enable the new auto-attack options for more classic survivors-style controls. Swap between GERM’s melee attacks and Froggie’s ranged shots at the click of a button, or turn on the option to automatically swap to ranged attacks as soon as ammo is available, skipping a button press!

Survivors playing on keyboard can now select upgrades with the 1, 2, or 3 keys for mouse-free play, and controller players can temporarily override auto-aim at any time by moving the right analog stick. Enjoy additional updates like an extra large text size option, balances to class skills and abilities, and more!

For a limited time, get in the Yuletide spirit with holiday decorations in the hub and main menu, and show off Froggie and GERM’s holiday cheer with two new unlockable dyes. Make enemies see red (and green) in the Lil’ Elf dye, and grant them a sweet release in the Candy dye.

Entropy Survivors’ Holiday Auto-attack update is now live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with English, Chinese, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese language support. To learn more about Entropy Survivors, traverse the universe to get to the official Discord server, find Moving Pieces Interactive on social media, and search the hashtag #EntropySurvivors.

About First Break Labs

First Break Labs is an innovative, independently financed collective of video game industry veterans, committed to spotlighting groundbreaking new video games. With extensive experience at SEGA, Nintendo, ATLUS, and SmileGate, First Break Labs is on a mission to provide essential funding and marketing support to like-minded indie developers.

About Moving Pieces Interactive

Moving Pieces Interactive is a small independent games studio based in Brooklyn, NY. They aim to create approachable games with stunning visuals and hidden depth. Entropy Survivors is their third title, following action roguelike Shoulders of Giants and retro platformer Dodo Peak.

LOS ANGELES – DECEMBER 19, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, is celebrating the holiday season with new in-game updates for its collectible card game RPG, Tower of God: New World. Players can now join multiple events and receive generous rewards. New SSR+ and SSR teammates are now available for players to experience as well.

The new update introduces SSR+ [Revolution] Twenty-Fifth Bam (Blue element, Mage, Wave Controller), who possesses a powerful orb called black shinsu and a second Thorn. He becomes invincible by summoning a Triple Orb to cast Stardust which causes a star explosion in the area where the most enemies are located. Another newly added teammate is SSR [Ice Spear] Khun Aguero (Yellow element, Assassin, Spearbearer), who acquired ice element powers during his training on the Secret Floor. He throws an Ice Spear at the farthest enemy inflicting Frost on them.

Celebrating the holiday season, Tower of God: New World is now offering various limited-time events through January 2: 

• Holiday Story Event [Silent Night! Holy Night!]: Players can enjoy a brand-new story and stages to earn various items including SSR+ Tower’s Blessing Break Stones, Radiant Revolution Fragment, Growth Resource Selection Chests, and more. 
• Ranker Race: Join the competition to clear as many stages as possible. Players who clear the same number of stages and the fastest completion time determines the rankings. Rankers’ Tokens and various rewards will be offered for clearing the stages.
• Khun’s Wishing Card: Select cards to uncover 3 matching decorations to earn a gift, such as Evan’s new holiday-themed costume ‘Holiday Request’ and Growth Resources.
• TapTap Plus: Tap the Bam Doll to earn rewards! Each tap increases the reward grade. 
• Holiday Celebration Minigame ‘Climb the Tower’: Play the minigame with special holiday-themed decorations and obtain generous rewards.

The latest update also features the new content ‘Data Tower’ that is also available through January 2. Players can earn SSR [Ice Spear] Khun Aguero for challenging and clearing a sector of the tower. New holiday-themed costumes for Twenty-Fifth Bam (Tree Fairy on the Beach), Khun Aguero (Santa on the Beach), and Evan (Holiday Request) have been added. Players can also challenge the newly introduced Adventure Floors from 141 to 145.

Tower of God: New World is a collectible card game RPG based on “Tower of God,” a popular WEBTOON series that has surpassed 6 billion global views. In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character. 

The game is now available on Google Play and the App Store while the PC version is available to download from Google Play Games Beta. Players are encouraged to sign up on Discord and other social channels (YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, and Facebook) for the latest information.

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.

Today, Amazon Games announces Season 7, Season of Conquerors, in New World: Aeternum. In this exciting new season, adventurers can join brand new Seasonal Worlds, jump into new PvP challenges, take part in fan-favorite season events, obtain exclusive rewards and much more when it goes live on January 21.

New World: Aeternum players on PC and consoles can look forward to several exciting additions with the release of Season of Conquerors, including:

• The Debut of Seasonal Worlds – Seasonal Worlds are fresh start worlds with unique game rules, items and abilities that make the game experience exciting, new and rewarding for players in New World: Aeternum. Every season will now have new Seasonal Worlds, each releasing with a different theme, starting with the PvP-focused world for Season 7. A number of changes to the game rules and abilities have been implemented to make it easy to jump into PvP, including player flags for PvP starting at level 15 and the inclusion of powerful gear and perk that will be dropped upon death.At the end of Season 7, the Seasonal World will close and any characters you have will be able to transfer to a permanent world of your choice.
• Legacy of Crassus Seasonal Event – Players can Take on the infamous Roman general Crassus and his monstrous cyclopean minions when the Legacy of Crassus event occurs in Aeternum. Face unique challenges as you uncover the mysteries behind this formidable invasion and emerge with top-tier loot to bolster your arsenal. Take on unique challenges and uncover the mysteries behind this formidable invasion to receive top-tier loot.
• The Return of Rabbit’s Revenge Seasonal Event – The mischievous corrupted rabbits return for another round of chaos! This fan-favorite event tasks players with hunting down these unpredictable foes for a chance to earn exciting rewards.
• Siege of Sulfur Season Event – Adventurers can team up with 10+ max players to defend sandwurm eggs from waves of sulfur elements.
• New Season Pass Rewards – Season 7’s Season Pass offers both Free and Premium Tracks, packed with exclusive items. The Free Reward Track is available to all players and also contains unique cosmetic Items, while the Premium Reward Track offers the ability to earn extra rewards for 20,000 Marks of Fortune.
• Outpost Rush Map Preview Weekend – Season 7 introduces a chance to explore the updated Outpost Rush map ahead of its full release during a special preview weekend. Adventures can explore a deep trench that runs through the battlefield and build bridges to strategize before it’s open for PvP combat.
• Expedition M3 Upgrades – M3 Expeditions are challenging, endgame PvE content that takes place in the depths of Aeternum’s most perilous dungeons Players must overcome formidable enemies and solve intricate mechanics to earn rewards. Season 7 brings major changes to M3 Expeditions, including Unified Mutations that let players use one gear loadout across all M3 mutated expeditions, an Activity Finder Integration for quick matchmaking and enhanced rewards
• New Artifacts – Players can equip themselves with a plethora of powerful new artifacts, including the Void Gauntlet: Fracture, Life Staff: Hecet, Ice Gauntlet: Otzi, Rapier: Dorgort’s Blade and Earring: Justice.

For additional information on the upcoming New World: AeternumSeason of Conquerors, you can check out the full blog post here.

Paradox and Ubisoft Team Up For New Strategy Bundle

STOCKHOLM – 19 DECEMBER 2024 – A century of trade and industrial transformation unfolds before you in Anno 1800 and Victoria 3, two great strategy games now available in one convenient bundle. Use your merchant fleets to explore islands rich in resources in the latest entry in Ubisoft’s celebrated Anno series, or lead a society through tumultuous decades of social, industrial and political revolutions, building a great power that can sway the course of history in Victoria 3 from Paradox Interactive.

In this unique bundle, Ubisoft and Paradox Interactive give you a wide range of game experiences. Your decisions will determine the future of your empire, whether that empire be  a commercial titan or a global hegemony.

The Anno 1800 & Victoria 3 Bundle includes the base game versions of:

Anno 1800: Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, this entry in the celebrated Anno series of city-building and strategy games puts you at the head of a commercial venture in the rapidly changing world of 19th century industrialization. Build a trade fleet, settle new islands, and strategically establish production chains to lead your economy to prosperity.

Victoria 3: This grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive drops you into a historically accurate and richly drawn simulation of the world at the dawn of the Victorian age. Lead any of dozens of nations through a century of technological, political and societal change. Build an industrial empire, a center of trade, or a military powerhouse – the world is yours to command.

The Anno 1800 & Victoria 3 Bundle is a dynamic bundle, with significant discounts on each included title. It is available now on Steam only from December 19th,2024, to March 20th, 2025.

For more information about Anno, please visit: https://annogame.com/
To learn more about Anno 1800 please join Anno Union: https://www.anno-union.com/
To learn more about Victoria 3, please visit: https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/victoria-3/about

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.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com

About Ubisoft Mainz

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heartland of Germany, the studio develops genre pushing games like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good and Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.

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: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com

Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch early next year

Boulder, Colo. (Dec. 19, 2024) – Serenity Forge and Freebird Games today announced that cult classic To the Moon stories Sigmund Minisode 1 and 2 are available now, just in time for the holidays, on PlayStation 5 for $2.99 with a limited time 50% launch discount. The Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch versions will be launching in early 2025. The minisodes’ launch follows their original PC releases in 2013 and 2015 respectively: https://serenityforge.com/games/to-the-moon-sigmund-minisode-1

https://serenityforge.com/games/to-the-moon-sigmund-minisode-2

To the Moon’s Sigmund Minisodes follow Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts, giving you the chance to take a deeper look into their lives and their fascinating work to give patients a chance to relive their lives to fulfill their desires.

Minisode 1 follows a dichotomous holiday season filled with cheer alongside public protest against the Sigmund corporation – where ethical dilemmas and emotional challenges will challenge Rosalene and Watts’ perception of their own work.

Minisode 2 continues the deeper look into Rosalene and Watts’ lives and the challenges faced at the Sigmund Corporation – though there might be more to this story. Experience cryptic apparitions, secret projects and unexpected moments that hint at a larger story unfolding in the To the Moon universe.

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. 

About Freebird Games

Freebird Games is an indie game studio based in Canada, founded in 2008 by Kan (Reives) Gao, to tell stories that meant something to him. Since then, the Freebird team has been growing with a cast made up of eccentric and talented characters, allowing us to do what we do today.

Become Zula Hendricks on a Hair-Raising Journey through an Infested Facility in the First-Ever Virtual Reality Game Set in the Alien Universe Alien: Rogue Incursion- Part One Is Available Now & The Story Continues with Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part Two, Currently in Development.

LOS ANGELES, CA – December 19, 2024 – Today, Survios, the industry-leading virtual reality studio, in collaboration with 20th Century Games, released the single-player, action-horror virtual reality game Alien: Rogue Incursion on PlayStation VR2 and PCVR via Steam.

Set in the Alien universe, Alien: Rogue Incursion allows players to step into the boots of rogue Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks on a mission to the planet Purdan (LV-354) in search of a former squadmate. After a sudden attack, Zula and her AI companion Davis 01 find themselves in Gemini Exoplanet Solutions’ hauntingly desolate Castor’s Cradle research facility.

Equipping iconic weapons and gear like the Pulse Rifle and Motion Tracker, players will explore the depths of the Xenomorph-infested facility in search of answers, quickly discovering the danger that lurks around every corner. Gather intel and supplies and learn about the Cradle’s former inhabitants on a journey to unlock the mysteries of what could possibly have gone so wrong.

“It’s an honor for the Survios team to bring the gritty and outright terrifying Alien universe to the immersive medium of VR for the first time, capturing the haunting atmosphere fans know and love,” said TQ Jefferson, Chief Product Officer at Survios. “Alien and VR could not be a more perfect match, and we’re extremely proud to add this original story to the 45 year legacy of the Alien franchise.”

“Since a Xenomorph first burst onto screens (quite literally) in 1979, Alien has perfectly evoked humanity’s deepest fears about our place in the universe,” said John Drake, GM of 20th Century Games. “Thanks to Survios, you can experience that existential dread for the very first time, fully immersed in virtual reality. We can’t lie to you about your chances – but you have our sympathies.”

Players can jump into Part One today, with Part Two -which continues Zula’s story, pitting her against deadlier enemies and more difficult challenges- currently in development.

Players can jump into Part One today, with Part Two currently in development. Alien: Rogue Incursion Standard and Deluxe Editions are out now on PlayStation VR2 and PCVR via Steam, and will be coming to Meta Quest 3 and 3S on February 13, 2025, with pre-orders available now. For more information, visit alienrogueincursion.com .

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About Survios

Survios is a leading multi-platform game development studio that produces and publishes engaging experiences across popular licensed worlds and its own critically acclaimed original properties. The LA-based company has worked with a wide range of fan-favorite IPs from The Walking Dead to Westworld, and, more recently, the Creed and Rocky franchises.

Hinwil, 19 December 2024 – KICK F1 Sim Racing Team is ready to take on the challenge of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing Championship, which is set to run from January 14th to March 27th. This season, whose calendar has just been released by Formula One, promises to be a thrilling competition with three action-packed LAN events hosted at the prestigious EFG Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Over the course of 12 races, the team will battle to claim both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ titles. 

Building on the momentum of the 23/24 season, where the squad secured an impressive second place in both championships, KICK F1 Sim Racing Team remains focused on climbing to the very top in 2025. With a consistent driver line-up and a clear ambition, the stage is set for a championship-winning campaign. 

Retaining the formidable driver pairing of Thomas Ronhaar and Brendon Leigh, a guarantee of experience and continuity, the team is confident in its ability to deliver strong results. Thomas, the 23/24 F1 Sim Racing Championship runner-up, enters his third season in the series with a hunger to secure his first Drivers’ title.

Meanwhile, Brendon, a two-time F1 Sim Racing World Champion, comes into the new season following a standout pre-season performance that saw him claim the 2024 WOR Championship crown. 
 
Team Roster Highlights: 
Thomas Ronhaar (NED): 4 career wins, 10 podiums, 30 race starts. 
Brendon Leigh (GBR): 6 career wins, 13 podiums, 58 race starts. 
 
2025 Championship Overview  
The 2025 F1 Sim Racing Championship will feature 12 races, with four races per event. Each race will follow a full qualifying session (1 hour) and a 50% distance format, ensuring intense on-track action. Fans can follow the championship live on Formula One’s own platforms, with updates and highlights on the team’s social media channels: @sauberesports (Instagram), @sauberesports (X), and @sauber_esports (TikTok). 

Round 1: January 14-15-16 
Round 2: February 11-12-13 
Round 3: March 25-26-27 
 
Eyes on the Prize  
KICK F1 Sim Racing Team is determined to achieve its ultimate goal of championship glory in 2025. With the talent, experience, and dedication of our drivers and team members, we are ready to take on the competition and make our mark on the sim racing world. 

Stay tuned as the team embarks on this exciting journey. The countdown to January 14th begins now! 

About Sauber Group of Companies:

The Sauber Group of Companies is composed of two operational entities: Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages its Formula OneTM team; and Sauber Technologies AG, which focuses on third-party business in the areas of advanced engineering, prototype development and additive manufacturing, in addition to full and model-scale testing in the factory’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel and ground-breaking innovation in the field of aerodynamics. The companies collaborate closely and share know-how to apply the expertise of more than 550 dedicated individuals at the headquarter in Hinwil, Switzerland, to all internal and external projects.

The Sauber Group puts sustainability at the heart of its mission; its business, operating under the ISO 14001 environmental management standard, has been carbon neutral since 2011 and the company has achieved the Three-Star level in the FIA Environmental Accreditation Framework.

Since its founding in 1970, the innovative Swiss company has been setting standards in the design, development and construction of race cars for various championship series, such as Formula One, DTM, and WEC. Following its own Formula One debut in 1993, Sauber Motorsport AG has established one of the few traditional and privately held teams in the sport. A member of the exclusive club of teams which competed in more than 500 F1 races, it celebrated 30 years in the sport in 2022 and continues to go from strength to strength on and off the track.