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Jump into All-Out Mech vs. Mech Warfare with SAND’s Steam Next Fest Demo

Experience diesel-punk action with your friends in the first public demo for the upcoming open-world FPS, kicking off October 11!

SEATTLEOct. 10, 2024 – Publisher tinyBuild and indie developers Hologryph and TowerHaus are excited to share that the first demo for the open-world extraction shooter SAND will be released on Friday, October 11, ahead of Steam Next Fest! Teams of up to six players can customize their moving fortresses and go head to head against each other in the demo. Check out today’s new gameplay video highlighting the Tramplers, giant warring mechs you can build, customize and ride into battle!

SAND is set in an alternate-history, diesel-punk universe where the Austro-Hungarian Empire leads space colonization, humanity travels the stars, and the fallen planet of Sophie lays in ruins after an ecological disaster evaporated the world’s oceans. Now only the bravest and most reckless treasure hunters, working alone or in teams, scavenge and battle across Sophie’s deadly deserts for their fortune.

In SAND’s new demo, you’ll operate your own massive walking Trampler mech to explore the open world and take down hostile enemies on your own or with friends. SAND’s emergent combat and gameplay will keep you on your toes, delivering a thrilling experience that’s accessible but challenging and rewarding as you play.

Demo Features:

  • Master the Tramplers: Traverse and fight across a hostile world with Tramplers, gigantic walking mechs that act as your main base for exploration, assaulting enemies and guarding loot.
  • Customize Your Mech: Upgrade the Trampler’s power, armor, weapons and more. Team up with other players to create and command the ultimate moving fortress!
  • Hit the Dunes On Foot: Disembark from your mobile base for close-quarters battles during city raids, resource fights, or just to steal another team’s Trampler.
  • Battle for Glory: Engage in action-packed firefights with a range of powerful weaponry. SAND’s thrilling gunplay and combat mechanics are easy to pick up but challenging and rewarding to master.

Proudly made by a team of Ukrainian developers as a celebration of Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage and people, SAND will ultimately feature an intense combination of open-world exploration, explosive PvPvE combat, emergent extraction gameplay, and plenty of loot with which to make your fortune – if you can get offworld with it in one piece.

Players can wishlist SAND now on Steam with a free demo beginning tomorrow, October 11. For more information, visit the game’s website, and follow along with the latest updates on Twitter and Discord.

About TowerHaus

TowerHaus is a game development and outsourcing studio based in Kyiv, Ukraine. It was founded in 2013 as Velcro Games and rebranded on August 3, 2023. They are co-developers of SAND and worked next to Hologryph on Secret Neighbor.

About Hologryph

Hologryph is a studio based in Lviv, Ukraine. They have worked closely with tinyBuild to expand on and develop the publisher’s flagship franchises. With successful titles released in the Party Hard and Hello Neighbor series, their most recent game was the asymmetric multiplayer hit Secret Neighbor.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com

KONAMI and FIFA sign esports collaboration agreement

  • Two editions of FIFAe World Cup™ featuring eFootball™ to take place on both mobile and console
  • Eighteen nations invited to inaugural event
  • Konami’s eFootball™ to join FIFAe ecosystem alongside Rocket League and Football Manager

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (KONAMI) and FIFA have announced a collaboration to continue their worldwide commitment to the advancement of esports. As part of this initiative, two editions of the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring eFootball™ are scheduled to take place later this year on both mobile and console.

The objective of this collaboration is to further boost the joy of the global football community through esports. By allowing players to represent their nations through dedicated competitions, this initiative will take the connection with the community to a new level.

“We are incredibly excited to join forces with KONAMI. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to promote football globally and to provide a platform for players to showcase their skills,” said Romy Gai, FIFA Chief Business Officer. “We truly believe in an inclusive ecosystem which allows different communities to be part of the FIFAe competitions.”

The FIFAe World Cup will begin qualifying around the world on Thursday, 10 October. To engage with the entire community, two competitions will be held – one on console and one on mobile – each crowning a FIFAe World Champion. More information is available on FIFA.GG and the KONAMI website.

In the collaboration’s inaugural year, 18 nations have been invited to be represented at the final events. Nations are selected based on various factors, such as their player base and the previous performances of competitors from the respective countries.

“At KONAMI, we have continued to take on challenges in the development of football simulation and esports. We are very pleased to be able to contribute to the promotion of eFootball in a new dimension through this collaboration with FIFAe,” said Koji Kobayashi, KONAMI Senior Executive Officer.

“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to FIFA for providing us with this opportunity. We can’t wait for the FIFAe World Cup to begin. We look forward to sharing the enthusiasm, excitement and joy of our players around the world through the FIFAe World Cup.”

The participating member associations of the inaugural FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball on mobile and console are:

Argentina
Brazil
Costa Rica
England
France
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea Republic
Malaysia
Morocco
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Thailand
Türkiye

Guerrilla warriors join the fight in Enlisted

Major update brings a new soldier class, new squads, weapons and gear

Darkflow Software and Gaijin Entertainment announce the release of the “Guerrilla Warfare” major content update for the military online shooter Enlisted. It brings the new Guerrilla soldier class, the new “Mountain Pass” map, as well as new weapons and vehicles such as sawed-off PPSh and self-propelled gun Marder III. In addition, tanks and other armored vehicles now look better in motion thanks to the new physical model of tracks.

Soviet partisans, German militias and irregular fighters from other nations can move around the enemy combat zone, that is usually closed to soldiers of other classes, and arrange treacherous ambushes. Only the respawn zones are off-limits to them. The guerrilla fighters have spare ammo for any weapon they might capture and carry extra charges of TNT for sabotage

The new Mountain pass map in Ardennes is inspired by the bloody battles between the US and Germany in the winter of 1944. Here players fight for control of a small town with an important transport junction in the middle, maneuvering through snowy mountain forests, deserted streets and hastily constructed Allied fortified areas. The complex terrain provides many reliable shelters and no less ways to bypass them.

Finally, many wheeled and tracked vehicles in Enlisted have been visually updated. The suspension physics have become even more detailed, so tracks realistically stretch when driving over various obstacles, and the antennas sway when moving.

You can learn more about the changes in the Guerrilla Warfare update on the official website of the game.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

About Enlisted

Enlisted is a squad-based first person MMO shooter covering key battles from World War II. The game carefully recreates weapons, military vehicles and the atmosphere of that era, while demonstrating really massive clashes of numerous soldiers, tanks and aircraft with artillery and naval support. Enlisted is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Official website: https://enlisted.net

Lost Eidolons: Veil of The Witch Launches into Early Access this November

Survival’s a witch

El Segundo, California– October 10, 2024 | Today, Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio are delighted to announce that Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch will be launching into Early Access on November 5. 

Spin-off to the beloved Lost Eidolons, this tactical RPG takes the genre one step further by incorporating roguelike elements for a truly unique experience. Players will embark on a quest to uncover their memories and regain what was lost. Inspired by cRPGs of yesteryear, players will be battling against hordes of the dead on their quest across this forsaken island.

With 9 playable characters, from a weathered mercenary to a prideful scholar, players will fall in love with this ragtag team of misfits inadvertently tasked with saving the world. No playthrough is quite the same, thanks to a mix of session-based upgrades and choice-driven encounters that will shape the world at the behest of a mysterious witch. Can she truly be trusted or is this deal as cursed as this wretched isle?

But players won’t have to wait until November 5 for their first taste of what Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch has to offer. The brand new demo featuring the entire first of the game’s three acts, 200+ skills and hundreds of upgrades is available on Steam right now and throughout Steam Next Fest! Discover what awaits on this cursed island today!

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’s Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), XLGAMES’s ArcheAge (service in North America, Europe and Oceania), Nimble Neuron’s Survival MOBA Eternal Return (serviced in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe).

 About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experience to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres. 

Build your perfect pixel city then defend it in Border Pioneer this Steam Next Fest

Look upon thy works ye mighty and despair (if they should burn to the ground)

Bristol, United Kingdom — October 10, 2024 | Yogscast Games is delighted to announce that Border Pioneer will be joining Steam Next Fest this October. Blending city building with RTS gameplay and tower defence, Border Pioneer asks players to build their own kingdom and then shield it from all manner of carnage.

Creating a pixel paradise can be stressful. There’s where to put the castle, which bushes should reside by the lake, and, oh yes, how to tackle the ​​relentless mass gathering of murderous bandits waiting eagerly to burn everything to the ground. 

Each month this rampaging horde will trample over the world they have created and it’s up to players to plan their town’s layout for war and peace as they transform a barren world into a bustling paradise.

Players can check out the demo for this town building/RTS indie treat today by heading over to the Steam page here.

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’ which recently passed 1.5m Steam units sold.

About Yahzj Games

Yahzj Games is a solo developer who has experience in a few fields before making Border Pioneer, including photography, programming, post editing, graphic design, as well as modding Starcraft and Warcraft maps. Their dream was to make their own game and inspiration struck when they saw a new game engine they decided to make Border Pioneer.

Innovative Roguelike Stray Path Joins Steam Next Fest 

Combine cards and explore a randomly generated world that ensures every adventure is unique

Bristol,  United Kingdom — October 10, 2024 | There’s plenty out there this Next Fest, but Stray Path asks players to abandon convention and take a chance on an all-new indie experience, perfectly blending FreeCell mechanics with roguelike gameplay in an ever-evolving world.

From the publisher behind hit blackjack roguelike Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers comes a fantasy roguelike sporting a Slay the Spire and Solitaire gameplay loop that players might find hard to put down.

Brimming with endless possibilities, no two runs will ever be the same. Starting out with a choice of adventurer and over 100 pieces of equipment with which to make their way in a randomly generated world, choice is everything in Stray Path. Will players evade confrontation or become combat veterans? Will they opt for a defensive style or go all-in with devastating attacks? The combinations are truly endless.

For more on what to expect, check out the gameplay reveal below:

Check out the demo on Steam from October 14 and to keep up to date with Stray Path, head over to the Steam page.

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’ which recently passed 1.5m Steam units sold.

About chx games

Zhong Chaowei is a 31-year-old solo developer. Previously working on multiple mobile titles, he decided to take the plunge into indie development one year ago, as he began developing Stray Path as a passion project. 

New MechWarrior 5: Clans Mech-Thrashing Gameplay Deploys as Day 1 Game Pass Availability is Confirmed for Oct. 16 Launch Date

Digital Collectors Edition Details are Revealed as Gaming’s Most Iconic Mechs March Toward the Long-awaited Return of a Story-based MechWarrior Game Next Week

THE INNER SPHERE (Oct. 10, 3049) – MechWarrior 5: Clans (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000890/MechWarrior_5_Clans/), a new, narrative-driven entry into the MechWarrior franchise, arrives on Xbox Game Pass & PC Game Pass while simultaneously launching Oct. 16 at 5:00p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (Oct. 17 at 00:00 UTC) on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $49.99. Developer Piranha Games also dropped nearly three minutes of all-new gameplay video today featuring tense moments from Smuggler’s Den, a mission within MechWarrior 5: Clans’ cinematic-driven story.

Today’s video looks at Smuggler’s Den and spotlights the hard-hitting action the MechWarrior series is known for as missiles, lasers and particle projector cannon blasts fly. In MechWarrior 5: Clans, combat advances a rich, overarching narrative throughout a campaign that’s playable entirely solo or in five-player co-op.

MechWarrior 5: Clans is Piranha Games’ third game in the MechWarrior franchise, following the wildly successful 2013 MMO MechWarrior Online and 2019 single player/co-op sandbox game MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. In contrast, MechWarrior 5: Clans brings a story rich, linear-based single player/co-op narrative-driven action game to fans for the first time in decades – a complete departure from previous MechWarrior entries, solidifying Piranha Games as one of the industry’s most dynamic studios as it continues to forge entirely new gameplay genres and game design with each new MechWarrior release.

Piranha Games also announced MechWarrior 5: Clans’ Digital Collectors Edition details today, which bundles the below for $79.99:

  • A copy of MechWarrior 5: Clans
  • Exclusive in-game content:
  • Platinum Mech Patterns
  • A Timber Wolf WAR Omnimech with Unique Weapon Loadout and Skin
  • A Bonus 36-Song Digital Soundtrack
  • A Bonus 70-Page Digital Artbook (to be further expanded post launch)
  • An Omnimech Technical Readout (a reference specific to this Mech, its design and capabilities, to be further expanded post launch)

Hailed as All Quiet on the Western Front with Mechs from the most recent media preview in Digital Trends, MechWarrior 5: Clans follows Piranha’s 2019 hit, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, an open-ended, procedural experience that sold more than 2 million units while securing its current 84% Very Positive ranking on Steam from more than 7,500 user reviews. MechWarrior 5: Clans is enjoyable as a self-contained campaign with a gripping narrative and tense, thrilling combat without any prior knowledge of the MechWarrior universe.

MechWarrior 5: Clans sports an exciting set of gameplay features for new and veteran pilots:

  • The Clan Invasion is Here: For the first time since MechWarrior 2 (released in 1995), pilots can immerse themselves in an action-packed Clan Invasion story – one of the most epic time periods in the franchise that changed the course of the Inner Sphere’s factions and politics forever. MechWarrior 5: Clans is the absolute perfect entry point into the MechWarrior universe for newcomers, and the game that veteran pilots have been waiting more than 30 years to play.
  • This Isn’t Run-and-Gun, This is MechWarrior: Celebrated core MechWarrior combat returns in MechWarrior 5: Clans. Pilots must strategically plan and execute Star-based team assaults if they are going to bring honor to Clan Smoke Jaguar while advancing their position within the Inner Sphere.
  • Customizable Mechs: Victory starts in your Mech Lab with an expanded collection of technologically advanced Clan weapon systems, equipment and Upgrades. Clan Mech’s superior technology grants you the ability to swap out larger parts for greater customization and functionality ahead of assaults. Plan accordingly based on terrain, structure and biome specificity for the best chance at victory.
  • All-Star Strategy: Your squadron (aka your Star) is depending on you. Protect the members of your Star in battle, deepening your bond as you engage the Inner Sphere’s determined defenders. Immerse yourself in the story as you lead your Star through narratively driven missions and thrilling combat.
  • Stunning Visual Design: Harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5, MechWarrior 5: Clans abounds in environmental detail and destruction – from precisely designed confined cityscapes to bogs spanning incredible distances, battles will take shape on breathtaking landscapes and the complex infrastructure of the Inner Sphere.

Learn more about the game at www.mw5clans.com and wishlist at https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000890/MechWarrior_5_Clans/.

FRENZIES EARLY ACCESS LAUNCHES FREE ON META QUEST TODAY

Near Light’s chaotic multiplayer shooter debuts ahead of full launch on Meta Quest and PS VR2

FRENZIES, the chaotic, fun-filled PvP VR shooter from Near Light is out today in Early Access for FREE on the Meta Horizon Store.

Developed by Near Light: an nDreams Studio, FRENZIES pits players against one another in five-round matches across a lucky dip of iconic and unconventional, solo and team-based round types. FRENZIES fuses multiplayer mayhem with nDreams’ award-winning gunplay (Fracked and Synapse), throwing players into a winner-takes-all showdown with a bravado-laden twist.

Early Access will give players a first taste of FRENZIES‘ unique blend of fun and chaos with a medley of round types, arenas, cosmetics and weapons available from day one. Much like FRENZIES‘ lucky dip premise, the game’s content will regularly switch up during Early Access as active development on the game continues.

Throughout Early Access, the development team will be listening to the FRENZIES‘ community and taking their feedback onboard as they shape the ongoing development of the game in the build-up to its full launch. Join the FRENZIES Discord to be part of the conversation!

FRENZIES will launch on Meta Quest and PlayStation VR2 after Early Access with more information on the game’s full release to be revealed in the coming months via the FRENZIES X account, TikTok, and Instagram.

About Near Light

Based in the heart of sunny Brighton, Near Light is a playful VR and AR game development studio backed by serious gaming pedigree. It has been an nDreams studio since 2022.Near Light’s leadership draws on experience of partnerships with the likes of Sony, Disney, Activision, Microsoft and LEGO across a variety of gaming genres. With a legacy of championing new ways to play, including work on EyeToy Play, SingStar, Zumba Fitness and Guitar Hero, they remain passionate about doing things differently in the fast-moving worlds of VR and AR gaming. Founded in 2016, Near Light has been working in VR since day one. It is on a mission alongside nDreams to create audience-driven titles that leave a lasting legacy.

About nDreams

nDreams is the world’s biggest and most experienced VR game developer and publisher. Headquartered in Farnborough, UK, it is the studio behind groundbreaking titles including Synapse, Phantom: Covert Ops, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Far Cry: Dive Into Insanity, and Fracked. nDreams also boasts a dedicated and extremely experienced publishing team to partner with the industry’s brightest developers on projects ranging from the critically acclaimed Little Cities to PowerWash Simulator VR. 

Fully dedicated to VR games since 2013, no publisher has greater virtual reality experience and specialism. nDreams is now comprised of 250 people across four development teams, with two fully-remote studios – Elevation and Orbital – joining the original nDreams Studio and the Brighton-based Near Light to cover the whole spectrum of VR gaming.  Multiple exciting, unannounced titles are in development, with more to be revealed soon.

IT’S A BEE EMERGENCY! CASUAL ADVENTURE GAME, HERO OF THE HIVE, PREPS FOR STEAM NEXT FEST WITH DEMO, OUT NOW. 

Get on as busy as a bee in this casual adventure to save your hive and the local ecosystem!

INDIANAPOLIS, USA – 9 October 2024 – Indie developer Mighty Beaver Studio is thrilled to announce Hero of the Hive’s participation in Steam Next Fest: October 2024 Edition. Play as a bee in this casual adventure game’s demo, now available on Steam.

Your Hive’s Only Hope

Hero of the Hive is a casual open-world adventure game. When the hive’s Queen Bee goes missing, it’s up to you–a lone worker bee–to save the struggling hive. Without the Queen to guide the colony, the hive has fallen into disrepair, and the local wildlife needs your help. Begin your journey across Hero of the Hive’s colorful world as you gather resources to rebuild your home, assist other animals along your quest, and brave new ecosystems to uncover the hidden secrets of the Aurora Basin. It’s time to become the hero your hive needs!

Pollination Station

With the Queen missing, you must venture out into the vast Aurora Basin in search of vital resources for your colony. Collect the staples–pollen, nectar, and propolis–to support your bee’s needs. Along the way, you may uncover unique collectibles to diversify your hive even more! Rare flowers yield different upgrades and opportunities to expand the hive, and hidden Nature Notes provide details on the world’s different biomes and snippets of the game’s lore. The Aurora Basin boasts three different biomes, each with its own flora and fauna varieties. Begin your journey in the basin’s vast meadow before venturing beyond into the lush mountains and barren desert. Along the way, help the local wildlife by resolving disputes, finding lost items, and assisting with small projects. There are eight species to help, each with unique characteristics and fun dialogue!

A Place to Call Home

Exploring the Aurora Basin and collecting valuable resources is vital to rebuilding your hive. In the Queen’s absence, the colony is neglected, and many bees have fled the hive. Encouraging their return means repairing their home and reopening businesses to cater to their needs. Ten rooms are scattered throughout the space to rebuild and redesign. Use your collected resources to return these spaces to their former glory, allowing new businesses to thrive and creating places for new bees to call home. Completing missions and repairing the hive also unlocks options to customize your bee in vibrant colors or fun hats. Dress up your bee to stand out as new members pour in. To celebrate a job well done, host a dance party on your improved dance floor and show off your moves

Gameplay Features:

  • An Open World: Explore the Aurora Basin, a vibrant world with three unique biomes, each with its own regional specialties.
  • Lend A Helping Hand: Bees hold ecosystems together! With the hive in disrepair, other animals around the basin require your help. Uncover eight different species to interact with and befriend, each with their own witty dialogue.
  • Learning and Growing: Gather resources vital to bees–including pollen, nectar, and propolis–and see how they impact your ecosystem!
  • Repair and Rebuild: Repair ten different spaces in the hive, creating small shops and gathering places to encourage new bees to join the colony. Customize them as you’d like, and watch your home grow!
  • Breaking Down: As you repair different spaces around the hive, save room for a dance floor! Once it’s cleared, host a party with your fellow hivemates and show off your best moves.
  • Custom Colors: Unlock 18 different hats to customize your bee, and try different color combinations to create your standout look.

Hero of the Hive has a demo available on Steam and will launch later this year. Wishlist the title to receive a notification when the game’s released.

About Mighty Beaver Studio Mighty Beaver Studio is run by a solo developer with a passion for creating games that stand out. With a hands-on approach to every detail, the focus is on delivering unique and engaging experiences that offer players something fresh and exciting every time.

Aspyr Reveals STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, Releasing on PC & Consoles Jan. 23, 2025

Pre-order now for a 10% discount on this classic action game, updated for modern platforms with new controls, improved gameplay, bonus characters and modes, couch co-op, and more!

AUSTIN, Texas Oct. 10, 2024 – Aspyr, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, is excited to announce their newest collaboration, STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, bringing the classic action of the original STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (2000) to modern platforms with modern controls, 13 newly unlocked characters from the beginning, all levels unlocked, versus and training modes introduced in later releases of the game, two-player couch co-op, and so much more!

STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battleswill be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Jan. 23, 2025, for an SRP of $19.99. Pre-orders begin today on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam!

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles with this fast-paced lightsaber action game featuring enhanced gameplay, models, environments, game modes, and more. Use the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber against legions of droids, assassins, and other legendary foes as you fight through iconic locations from STAR WARS: Episode I – The Phantom Menace™ like Theed Palace and more.

KEY FEATURES

  • Jump into Side-Scrolling Arcade Action in the Star Wars Galaxy: Play as Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, and Qui-Gon Jinn and face off against classic foes in iconic locations from STAR WARS: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
  • All Secret Characters Unlocked & More to Discover: Play with all secret characters and levels from the original game unlocked from the start, including Darth Maul, Captain Panaka, Queen Amidala and more. There’s also 13 new playable characters to unlock after your first playthrough, like the Rifle Droid, Tusken Raider, Ishi Tib, and Weequay!
  • Play with a Friend in Classic Couch Co-op: Battle side-by-side with a companion in two-player couch co-op for the entire 10-level campaign and bonus mini-games.
  • New Features & Modes for Modern Platforms: Use classic or modern controls, toggle your lightsaber colors, enter classic cheat codes like Big Head Mode, dive into the VS and training modes from later releases of the game, and discover more surprises in this 25th-anniversary celebration of STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles.

STAR WARS™ Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™launches Jan. 23, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam with pre-orders available now!

Dive into the long-running collaboration between Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games through more action-packed titles: STAR WARS™: Bounty Hunter™, STAR WARS™: Knights of the Old Republic™, STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™, STAR WARS™: The Force Unleashed™ and more!

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Today the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is an Embracer Group company. Aspyr is based in Austin, Texas.