Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is available to purchase on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG

Prague, Czech Republic – October 22, 2024  – Become a world leader today! Fulqrum Publishing and Jujubee are delighted to announce that their grand strategy title Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is available to purchase from today, as it is launching into Early Access on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG!

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is here to put you into office.  You are cordially invited to prove your political brilliance – pick from a range of 195 countries, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits – the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!

To achieve this ultimate goal, you will have to carefully consider a myriad of decisions, starting with the choice of a country you wish to lead. Taking control of any contemporary nation in order to fulfil your ambitions: from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and everything in between. 

You will also need to select your optimal form of government, build your cabinet of ministers, and improve your character’s skills – all while leading your country’s efforts in economic development, research, diplomacy, espionage or war. Will you lead your people to the stars or to their ultimate doom?

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is available from today in Early Access – with three game modes currently available at launch – Realism, Overdrive and Sandbox. Players can begin their political empires on Earth, before slowly expanding out into the solar system – with the option to lead any country existing in 2010, the starting year of the campaign. 

The game will continue to be shaped throughout its Early Access period, with the full 1.0 launch expected to be released in 2025. A number of features and mechanics are already planned to be added during the Early Access period – including the possibility to use weapons of mass destruction, implement martial law, the influence of pollution on the environment, different winning objectives for campaigns and much more – even overall different campaign scenarios and recreating historical countries. 

The developers are also planning to add more textual localizations to the game at full launch, including French, German, Spanish, Polish, Simplified Chinese and Russian. Of course, due to the nature of Early Access, these plans can change based on community feedback. If you’d like to join the community and help the development of the game yourself, you can join the  Discord server and Steam Discussion forums to share your feedback directly with the developers themselves.

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is available to purchase today on PC via Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store and other digital storefronts.

About Fulqrum Publishing

Fulqrum Publishing is a global games publisher with a diverse portfolio of titles, including in-house and independent productions. Fulqrum Publishing released over a hundred games, including the critically acclaimed titles like Men of War, King’s Bounty, Space Rangers, Fell Seal, Forgive me Father and many others.

About Jujubee

Jujubee, founded in 2012, is known for games like the FLASHOUT and Realpolitiks series, along with titles like Take Off: The Flight Simulator, Punk Wars, and Deep Diving Adventures. The studio is currently developing the survival-strategy game Dark Moon, the third entry in the Realpolitiks series, and the casual RPG Emerald Caravan. Focused on creating visually appealing, fun games for consoles and PCs, Jujubee is publicly listed on New Connect, part of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

October 22nd, Cracow, Poland. Stacy — David’s beloved daughter — is lost amidst the city, crumbling under the weight of the Titans’ showdown. Utilize the surrounding technology, to manipulate the Titans’ movements and use their destructive force to your advantage. Navigate through this metroidvania-inspired world swarmed with collapsing buildings, toxic leaks, raging fires, and pure chaos.

Face off against both iconic and brand-new Titan species, including the awaited and teased Abaddon — created by the 7LEVELS team in conjunction with Legendary Entertainment.  Reunite with the mighty Kong and confront other ferocious Titans together. Use the innovative Monarch ORCA Σ device being your only hope to influence the beasts and survive.

Get the game for $24.99/€24.99 from Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2769080/Kong_Survivor_Instinct/), PlayStation Store (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009861) or Microsoft Store (https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/kong-survivor-instinct/9mzg9hfbwdsf).

ABOUT KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT

Kong: Survivor Instinct is a 2.5D action-adventure game that combines realistic platforming, challenging combat, and metroidvania-style exploration during a thrilling quest of survival worthy of the Monsterverse franchise.

KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT – MAIN FEATURES

• TRUE MONSTERVERSE ADVENTURE: Influence the Titans with Monarch tech and use their enormous strength to your advantage as you navigate a treacherous maze of collapsing buildings, toxic leaks, and raging fires. Scavenge for resources, weapons, and tools to solve environmental puzzles and defend yourself against both human and monster enemies.
• FACE THE LEGENDARY KONG: Explore and survive as you encounter Kong in all his majestic glory, face the formidable Abaddon, and confront other new and returning superspecies and Titans! Whether you scavenge through half-destroyed buildings or fight off mercenaries, these enormous monsters are nearby, directly or indirectly impacting your gameplay. Though the Titans pose a lethal threat, you can – and must – influence their behavior with the ORCA Σ, a new prototype inspired by Monarch’s technology.
• ALAN JONAH RETURNS: Discover an official Monsterverse story set shortly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong. Stand your ground against the Hyenas, a mercenary group led by Alan Jonah. Reemerging after the events of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the former eco-terrorist leader returns in Kong: Survivor Instinct with a new villainous scheme.
• A FATHER’S MISSION TO RESCUE HIS DAUGHTER: Take on the role of David, an oil rig worker braving a crumbling city to find your only child, Stacy. Make your way through the districts while encountering fellow survivors taking shelter among the rubble, mourning their loved ones, or on the verge of giving up hope. Feel the awe-inspiring terror Titans bring upon a city through the eyes of a father desperate to find his daughter!

Kong: Survivor Instinct was developed and published by 7Levels and is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $24.99/€24.99. There’s also a launch discount available on every platform, up to 15% off. Please note that the exact details of the offer vary between platforms and we encourage players to check the digital stores to learn more.

More information about the game can be found on the official website, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

About Monsterverse

Ten years strong, Legendary’s Monsterverse is an expansive story universe of cross-platform experiences centering around humanity’s battle to survive in a world facing a catastrophic new reality – the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning with Godzilla in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently the record-breaking Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the Monsterverse has accumulated over two billion dollars at the global box office and expanded into the highly successful event series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Apple TV+. Including an inter-connected world of video games, graphic novels, toys, and live experiences, the Monsterverse represents epic entertainment on the largest possible scale. https://www.legendary.com/

Godzilla: King of the Monsters © 2019 Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. Godzilla vs. Kong © 2021 & TM Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. MONSTERVERSE TM Legendary.

About 7Levels

7Levels is an independent team of professionals who made their passion a way of life. Founded in 2014 and based in Poland, 7Levels is focused on creating exciting action-adventure games with exceptional settings and novel twists on gameplay. https://www.7lvls.com/

7Levels is a trademark of 7Levels S.A. All Rights Reserved.

New Victoria 3 Immersion Pack Coming Next Month

STOCKHOLM – 22 October 2024 – The East India Company, a private enterprise backed by the power of the British Parliament. governs tens of millions of subjects in India and is the center of gravity for politics in South Asia. But a population that large and diverse can only be ruled by foreign shareholders for so long before the weight of numbers imposes itself on historical destiny. Determine the fate of India in Pivot of Empire, a new expansion for Victoria 3, coming on November 21.

In Victoria 3: Pivot of Empire, Paradox Interactive’s historical society simulation adds greater depth to one of the oldest and richest nations in history. The Victorian Age was a time of transformation for India, and Pivot of Empire highlights the challenges facing any ruler of that great and diverse nation, including the fragmentation of princely states, the demands of Parliament, the growing demands for Indian independence and more.

Features of Victoria 3: Pivot of Empire include:

• New Events and Journal Entries for the East India Company, the British Raj, the Sikh Empire, and various Princely States.
• New Historical Content for India and the Sikh Empire, including The Indian Uprising and various historical social and political movements, as well as companies.
• Choose the future of India as nationalists debate between the fight for reform or the dream of full independence, and British administrators anxiously try to preserve their power.
• Reshape the British India Caste System through laws and events, contending with the existing power structure.
• Use the new Harvest and Famines mechanics to secure India’s food supply, taking advantage of the unique events and narrative content.
• New art, including new buildings, a new UI skin, a new paper map, event art, clothing assets and many new historical Characters.

Victoria 3: Pivot of Empire will be available on 21 November 2024 for the suggested retail price of $9.99/￡8.50/€9.99.

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.

Barotrauma Surpasses 47,000 Reviews on Steam, with an Overwhelming 93% Positive Rating and is 50% off until Nov. 4th.

Jupiter, Europa – October 22, 2024 – Daedalic Entertainment, along with the mischievous masterminds at Undertow Games and FakeFish, is excited to announce that the Unto the Breach update for Barotrauma is officially live! This massive update is now available, bringing fresh chaos to your submarine experience with a revamped PvP mode, terrifying new enemies, and countless gameplay improvements. Read further for more details of what the Barotrauma-team has stowed in the hold for you.

PvP: Dive into the Deep End of Battle

The PvP mode gets a complete overhaul with two new mission types—King of the Hull and Outpost Deathmatch. Smaller maps, new boarding tactics, and a perk point system bring fresh layers of combat and strategy. And don’t forget: we support custom maps, because who wouldn’t want to design their own underwater war zone?

Alien Ruins: Even More Fun for Masochists

For PvE lovers, we’ve supercharged alien ruins with new traps, puzzles, and narrative events. Dive deeper into the mystery of Europa, with powerful new items crafted from Dementonite that make every ruin crawl worth the risk. Just don’t get too comfortable—Europa is still watching.

New Husk Enemies: Now Featuring More Ways to Die

The Unto the Breach update adds three deadly new Husk enemies to your roster of nightmares. Keep an eye out for the Husk Prowler, Exosuit Husk, and the terrifying Husk Chimera, who’ll be sure to ruin your day—one decompression at a time.

Outposts: Now With More Places to Unwind

Visiting an outpost? Expect surprises, thanks to 36 new modules, including bathhouses, nightclubs, storage rooms and much more. A huge thanks to modder NotWendy for contributing to this wild expansion of outpost variety.

Fixes and Improvements You’ve Been Asking For

From improved medic AI to smoother performance and more flexible save options, the Unto the Breach update comes packed with player-requested fixes. We’ve even added one-handed riot shields. You’re welcome. The Unto the Breach update is available right now, so dive back into Barotrauma and see how much more delightfully chaotic Europa has become.

About Barotrauma

Developed by Undertow Games and FakeFish, Barotrauma is the ultimate 2D co-op submarine simulator where survival is an afterthought and betrayal is just another day at the office.

About FakeFish and Undertow Games

Barotrauma, an underwater, outer-space game of teamwork and ever-present Danger, reached 1.0 in March 2023 after several years in early access on Steam, and continues to receive regular updates. Embracing mod-ability and open development, Barotrauma is built in close communication with its players, and its Steam Workshop hosts over 50,000 fan creations. Barotrauma began as a freely downloadable project by Undertow Games, the solo developer of the free open-source horror game SCP – Containment Breach. Later, the award-winning fellow indie studio FakeFish joined the project with their team of industry veterans and fresh talents to launch Barotrauma on Steam. Based in Turku, Finland, the joint studio continues to support Barotrauma with further updates while also developing future game titles.

About Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 17 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The line-up of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new line-up of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, REVEIL, Potion Tycoon, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish! and more. Please look out for upcoming games like The Occultist, Woodo, Magin: The Rat Project Stories, Edge of Sanity, Wild Woods, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house Nacon.

Voracious Games’ Indie Hit is Open for Business on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S; PC Version Receives Free Update and Paid DLC Content

London, U.K. — 22 October 2024 — Marvelous Europe today released Potionomics: Masterwork Edition on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles, available digitally and as a physical release. An expanded version of Voracious Games’ award-winning concoction of potion crafting, magical shop sim, deck-building, and RPG-style romance, the Masterwork Edition spices up the mixture with new features including voice acting to bring the story to life, Cozy and Capitalism difficulty options, and Endless gameplay mode expanding replayability.

The Masterwork Edition also includes an expanded role for wealthy potion dealer and rival Boss Finn, who joins the cast of romanceable characters with brand-new story scenes, “life coach” services Sylvia can purchase for added benefits in potion-selling, and cards to expand her haggling skills. 

The PC version of Potionomics has received a free update alongside the console release, adding many new gameplay features including voice acting, difficulty modes, Endless gameplay mode, and additional improvements. The update is free for all current owners and is included in the PC release moving forward. The “Boss Finn Content Pack” and all it entails is available on PC via Steam separately as downloadable content priced at $4.99.

The art of Potionomics begins with perfecting your potion-brewing craft and building your deck of haggling cards to help you make the most of each sale. In order to succeed in Rafta’s lively economy you’ll need to get to know the colorful residents who will help you collect new recipes, elite ingredients, and even all-new cards for your deck. Whether it’s your first day on the job or you’re a sorcerer’s salesman, the magic of capitalism has never been more alive than in Potionomics: Masterwork Edition.

FEATURES 

• Can You Hear Me Now?: Sylvia’s story comes alive with all-new voice acting providing an added layer of depth and connection to Owl, Roxanne, Quinn, Mint, and other beloved characters. Additionally, new text languages will include German, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
• More Modes, More Fun: Make more of your time in Rafta with the new “Endless” mode, where the selling never stops. Test your sales skills with “Capitalism” mode, or don’t, and take it easy with “Cozy” mode for a more casual experience. Plus, the new “One Love/Free Love” options allow you to express Sylvia’s feelings for as few or as many suitors as you can handle.
• Wheel and Deal: Negotiations can be tense when every coin counts, but you’ll manage Sylvia’s stress with ease by playing your cards right. Develop friendships with adventurers and other shopkeepers on Rafta to learn even more advanced negotiation tactics.
• Recipe for Success: Choose the best ingredients to make even basic potions extraordinary, perfecting the taste and aroma to please your pickiest customers. But beware—if you aren’t careful, you’ll get some pretty gross results!
• Fantastic Friends and Foes: Rafta, home to some of the world’s most potent magic, is packed with big RPG personalities, each seeking a leg up in their adventures. Befriend and recruit them to help you level up your own potion game, but don’t expect everyone to be friendly…

Developed by Voracious Games and published by XSEED Games, Potionomics was released on Windows PC via Steam, on Oct. 17, 2022. The free patch patch adding new features to the PC version and the “Boss Finn Content Pack” DLC were released on October 22, 2024. 

Potionomics: Masterwork Edition released on October 22, 2024 for the PS5™, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™ system. The game is available physically and can be ordered now through the Marvelous Europe website at participating retailers for an RRP of €39.99 and will also release digitally on the Nintendo eShop, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 for €29.99. 

For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website.

Leap into a haunted arcade cabinet and play as ghosts collecting pellets in a maze!

Vancouver, Canada, October 22nd, 2024 – Publisher Over the Moon (The Fall, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia) and developer Treetop have today launched their 4-player comedy horror game Terrorbytes on Steam Early Access for $7.99. Inspired by Tron and Stranger Things, Terrorbytes follows four rebellious young friends as they’re sucked into a haunted arcade cabinet and forced to gather pellets for the horrifically mangled retro arcade hero “Ms Croak-Man”.

A terrible and sadistic virus has twisted and turned everything upside down, including the players: In a cruel mockery, players are forced to take the role of the ghosts (the game’s old villains) and run from Ms. Croak-Man. Can you survive long enough to uncover the mysterious evil that has trapped you, and escape? 

Cooperation in Terrorbytes is a key feature: All players collect pellets for energy, which go into a shared pool, and everything has a cost; even sprinting costs energy, so players will have to manage energy carefully if they want to meet the game’s collection targets, or purchase upgrades and special items. Items range from a humble flashlight, to a satisfying power washer, to map-room upgrades that allow players to spawn helpful arrows, decoys, or broadcast their voice to other players. You’ll need all the help you can get to survive this arcade realm full of skin-walkers, invisible stalkers, pocket-dimension horrors, and more.

This Early Access version of Terrorbytes will launch with five levels, four different playable characters, five tools, and six safe room upgrades. New maps, enemies and more will be added in the months to come.

“Terrorbytes is the culmination of everything I love about gaming. It’s got goofy humor, addictive emergent gameplay, throwbacks to the retro arcade scene that inspired me as a child, and it’s just a lot of fun to play with your friends,” said John Warner, Founder and Studio Lead at Over the Moon. “This Early Access version offers great value with endless replay value, but it’s just the beginning. We’ll be adding more content throughout based on our own ideas in concert with player feedback. It’s exciting to vicariously experience it for the first time through the eyes of new players, and we can’t wait to see what you have to say!”

About Over the Moon

Over The Moon is the award-winning developer of The Fall, The Fall Part 2: Unbound, and The Last Hero of Nostalgaia. Its design philosophy is relatively simple. It believes that when a project’s goals are clearly articulated and our various disciplines are aligned under those goals, the resulting products become more than the sum of their parts. It values creativity, humility and kindness. 

About Treetop

Treetop is a development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. It consists of John Warner, Trevor Da Silva, and Gregory Brown. Together, the three of them worked on The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, a recent release by John’s other company, Over The Moon Games. John is a 20 year industry veteran who has worked in the AAA, Mobile, and indie sectors. Trevor Da Silva  has had a similarly varied 12 year career. Greg is a rare artistic talent whose career is just getting started!

Looks like someone just can’t keep their casket closed

Scotland, United Kingdom (October 22, 2024) – Scottish studio 8BitSkull is here to haunt your nightmares with the reveal of their upcoming auto-battler dungeon crawler Skull Horde. “Death” is nothing but a temporary inconvenience as players take on the guise of a floating skull fueled by the shadowy powers of necromancy as they summon a horde of skeletons in a battle of bone versus flesh!

Something wicked this way comes as whispers of the dead fill the catacombs, the dearly departed itching to rise up once again. Luckily, the creators of BORE BLASTERS are here to provide–their upcoming title, Skull Horde, has players embody (well, maybe not “body”, you play as a flying skull) a powerful necromancer, raising hordes of living dead to battle against hordes of living…living. Raise an ever-growing skeletal army and battle through procedurally generated dungeons, collecting casket-loads of boons and loot and unlocking powerful perks to upgrade the shambling horde and achieve each soldier’s fullest necrotic potential. 

Crypt commanders can purchase a variety of unit types to build their skeleton squad throughout each run. Each unit possesses unique abilities, allowing players to mix multiple specialties and build the ultimate horde. Acquiring multiple units of the same type merges them into stronger versions, eventually unlocking spectral special abilities. Additionally, loot discovered in the dungeon interacts with unit classes and tags, giving potent benefits. Utilize resources to strategically reroll units, loot, and craft the ultimate death-bringer builds. Fans of Diablo II‘s Necromancer class’ tricks are in for quite the treat—Skull Horde‘s bite-sized and streamlined version of ghoulish gameplay is familiar enough to make the crypt keepers feel right at home.

Skull Horde Key Features:

• Procedurally Generated Dungeons: Explore different procedurally generated dungeons, each with unique enemy types that demand different battle strategies. Different challenges require creative builds to overcome, lest you be sent to the grave yourself.
• Realtime Auto Battling: Battles in Skull Horde are duked out in real-time, and your minions do battle independently. Develop your squad, choose where to explore, when to move on, and when to send your enemies six feet under.
• For Whom the Bell Tolls?: Test out different playable characters with unique special abilities to see which one fits your particular style of death dealing.
• Rise from Your Grave: Raise the dead and put them to work, battling swarms of wretched flesh soldiers. Diversify your army or merge unit types to gain stronger versions and unlock unique abilities.
• Powerful Loot and Boons: Each dungeon type is filled with chests and shrines with powerful loot and boons to collect, but don’t get greedy–lest you risk being overwhelmed by the horde.

Skull Horde will be released on PC via Steam with Steam Deck and Linux support and will be playable in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Polish.

About 8BitSkull:

8BitSkull is an indie game development studio based in Scotland and consists of Alex Asvegren (lead developer), Christoph Gray (music, sound effects) and Andy Behan (visual design). 8BitSkull has previously released BORE BLASTERS, Void Scrappers and Fates of Ort.

Toplitz Productions and SpaceRocket Games’ survival title ranks among the top trending and most popular demos.

Oberhaching, Germany, October 22nd 2024 – Developer SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to share the remarkable achievements of Permafrost during Steam’s recent Next Fest. The game secured the number 3 spot in “Trending and Upcoming Games” and reached a high of number 7 for “Most Popular Demos” in its first few days. Additionally, Permafrost became one of the top 20 most wishlisted demos. This success highlights the game’s growing popularity among fans of the survival genre.

Propelled by a great reaction to the demo by players with a ‘very positive’ rating on Steam, Permafrost is the latest entry in the post apocalyptic survival genre and one that builds its narrative around a catastrophic event that has plunged the world into a permanent winter with deadly sub-zero temperatures. Open world survival game fans will be pleased to know that the Permafrost demo will remain on Steam and has updated the latest version with hotfixes for improved stability.

In a recent Q&A, SpaceRocket Games revealed that completionists can expect over 30 hours of gameplay in the story at launch. Expanding on equipment options, two additional weapons including a crossbow will provide players with the capability to hunt or to defend themselves from aggressive enemy factions such as the moon cult. SpaceRocket Games also hints that ranged combat mechanics will evolve and that Permafrost will introduce more companion options and dog breeds for players to utilize, additionally the launch version will provide transport in the form of a sleigh and snowmobile for traversing large expanses.

Also hinted are a lot more customization options for players to be able to tune the game to their personal taste.

To wishlist the game and for more details on Permafrost head over the games official Steam page here. Play the demo here.

About SpaceRocket Games

SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects. 

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. 

Limassol, Cyprus – 22 October 2024. Publisher ESDigital Games is thrilled to announce that AWAKEN – Astral Blade, their action-packed Metroidvania side-scrolling action game, has been released today globally via digital platforms for PlayStation 5 (with a limited time 10% launch discount for PlayStation Plus members) and PC via Steam (with a limited time 10% launch discount) and EGS. A stunning physical Tania’s Edition has also been launched by publishing partner Meridiem across European specialist retailers. 

In addition to the standard digital PC release, gamers can also add the Deluxe Edition to their collection. This contains the AWAKEN – Astral Blade base game as well as the following additional digital content: a special Golden Scale Set, the original soundtrack by Alexandria Migova, and a Digital Artbook with concept art and illustrations from the game. 

PlayStation 5 fans who purchase the digital version of AWAKEN – Astral Blade will unlock the free, exclusive skin ‘Limitless Set’ with special cosmetic skin for Tania, the games’ protagonist. 

Developed by Dark Pigeon Games, AWAKEN – Astral Blade is part of the third phase of the China Hero Project, Sony Interactive Entertainment Shanghai’s games incubation program that funds and supports Chinese video game developers and received the ‘Best in Play GDC 2024’ award at this years show.

The time has come to join Tania on her most perilous mission yet, as she uncovers the ancient, dark secrets of a long-lost civilization on the mysterious Horace Islands. Weave your own story in this dark 2D side-scrolling action game, and use Tania’s speed, skills and weapons to defeat the deadly mutant animals and plants that have infested the island. 

Watch the AWAKEN – Astral Blade launch trailer below:

Oleg Kudishov, Managing Director at ESDigital Games, commented, “We are excited to release AWAKEN – Astral Blade and finally get it into the hands of the fans and community who have supported us on this journey. It’s been an amazing experience working with the fantastic talent at developers Dark Pigeon Games, and their passion and skill for creating this stunning, action-packed game is evident in every step of Tania’s dark adventure”. 

Tian Yuan, Producer at Dark Pigeon Games added, “We are a team of close friends who have known each other for over 17 years. Together, we have worked on several projects, share a common passion for gaming and have the same dream – to make great games! With the support of ESDIgital Games, we have been able to create a great game, one which we would want to play as gamers ourselves. We are excited to finally release AWAKEN – Astrai Blade into the hands of you, our fellow gamers, and hope you enjoy the ride!” 

About AWAKEN – Astral Blade

Join a bionic girl Tania, as she is sent into the rainforests of the Horace Islands in search of a missing team of researchers. Once there, Tania discovers Karpas energy flooding through the islands, mutating the animals and plants into deadly mutants.

As she journeys deeper into the forests, Tania discovers the centuries-old remains of Jacha City, a long-lost civilization thought extinct, and with it, the former Royal Altar and ground zero of the Karpas energy source. Here Tania’s journey truly begins as she discovers ancient secrets buried deep within the ruins and she must discover the truth of the Kapras Energy and the truth of her own origins and destiny.

Features

• Kill your enemies with a wide range of combos: from the fastest to the slowest. Parry enemy attacks to gain an advantage, use the Quick Rise ability to get back into the fight, and run at enemies as they attack to slow down the world around you and gain immunity to damage. Combos and skills will also help you get through hordes of enemies and defeat bosses.
• Control the course of the story, help Tania make decisions at crucial moments in the game and follow your own path to reveal mysteries of the past and present. Different routes can lead you to different endings. Search the Horace Islands for clues and information about the mysterious and dangerous world of AWAKEN – Astral Blade.
• Collect the mysterious Aether and use it for your own benefit. Improve Tania’s combat skills and strength, or spend it on different abilities useful in various situations. How about upgrading your weapons or trading some Aether for useful items? The choice is yours.
• Don’t waste your time travelling. The map is designed to save you time while exploring it. If you have trouble in combat, you can reduce the difficulty level and get some useful Skills. Tania always finds cheerful words for you, even in your darkest moments. Because this is not only her story, but also yours.

AWAKEN – Astral Blade is available globally via digital stores for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and EGS. The physical AWAKEN – Astral Blade – Tania’s Edition is available across European specialist retailers for PlayStation 5 – check local stockists for pricing and availability. 

For more information, please visit https://esdigital.games/ 

About ESDigital Games

ESDigital Games is a global video game publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC and consoles. ESDigital Games’ upcoming releases include the stealth-action title Steel Seed, the Metroidvania-inspired Awaken – Astral Blade, the alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist, the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides, the twin-stick sci-fi shooter Memory Lost, and the puzzle adventure Island of Winds, as well as several unannounced titles currently in development. Their current portfolio includes the RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty, the ’80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, and the Early Access releases of the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM and the roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts.

Adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel, Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- features a special recap of the first season coupled with an exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment bring the momentous theatrical fan experience to Australia cinemas on December 5.

Sydney, Australia (October 22, 2024) – Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today that it has acquired Australian theatrical rights for Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-, a cinematic fan experience that brings together a recap of the first season of the anime sensation Solo Leveling, adapted from the best-selling Korean webtoon, with a special sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- to Australian cinemas on December 5, 2024. 

The anime series Solo Leveling is adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel written by Chugong, which was later adapted into a webtoon and manhwa in 2018, with illustrations by DUBU. The first season of Solo Leveling debuted globally on Crunchyroll on January 6, 2024 with a second season coming in January 2025.

Official Film Synopsis: 

Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- features a catch-up recap of the first season coupled with an exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season in one momentous theatrical fan experience.

Over a decade has passed since a pathway called a “gate” which connects this world and another dimension suddenly appeared, and people with superhuman powers called “hunters” have been awakened. Hunters use their superhuman powers to conquer dungeons inside the gates to make a living, and Sung Jinwoo, a hunter of the lowest rank, is considered the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind. One day, he encounters a double dungeon, a high-level dungeon hidden inside a low-level one. In front of a severely wounded Jinwoo, a mysterious quest window pops up. On the verge of death, Jinwoo decides to take on the quest, which makes him the only person who can level up. 

CREDITS: Solo Leveling is animated by acclaimed A-1 Pictures (Sword Art Online), with motion graphics by Production I.G (Attack on Titan, PSYCHO-PASS). The series is directed by Shunsuke Nakashige (Sword Art Online). Additional staff credits include music by Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan) and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (K-pop band), character design by Tomoko Sudo, and monster design by Hirotaka Tokuda.

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