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City 20 rolls out the Early Access roadmap

Regular content updates planned for the dystopian survival sandbox bringing new features, quests and more!

Genoa, Italy – 4th October 2024: Established development house Untold Games today is pleased to reveal the Early Access Roadmap for the post-apocalyptic, survival sandbox City 20, which is now available in PC Early Access via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

City 20 – Roadmap to Release

New content updates will be added to the dystopian life sim in regular intervals, approximately every one-to-two months. Each update will bring with it a variety of new features, quests and fixes. Over the next few months, citizens of City 20 can expect to see enhancements to NPCs, making them smarter and more natural, improvements to faction security, making them better at hiding and securing items, and dangerous new radioactive areas. The full roadmap can be found below.

October: Bug Fix Update

  • Less crashes
  • Less bugs

November: NPC Update

  • New unique NPC quests
  • Smarter AI
  • Character agenda

December: Private Property Update

  • Keys, locks and picks
  • Armoured doors
  • New secured areas

February: Post Atomic Update

  • Radioactive areas
  • Area and water pollution
  • Poisoning system

Up to 1.0 (Update timings to be confirmed at a later date).

  • Allied Units
  • Penalties and sentences
  • New Factions
  • 1.0 Story Content
  • Seasons
  • Character Customization

City 20 is a deep, dystopian life sim set, which uses a complex interplay of mathematical models to portray life within a post-apocalyptic sealed-off settlement. Players will embark upon a highly-dynamic quest for survival as they navigate harsh environmental conditions, make tough societal decisions and encounter organised factions.

City 20 is now available in PC Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

About Untold Games

For the past decade, Untold Games has been a key player behind the gaming scene, porting unforgettable videogames and providing top-tier development services using Unreal Engine. Their fortunate journey has been marked by collaborations with some of the most creative studios in the gaming industry.

From porting the adrenaline-pumping adventures of “Journey to the Savage Planet” and the heartwarming and innovative “It Takes Two” to Nintendo Switch, to upgrading for next gen consoles the high-octane racing “Assetto Corsa Competizione”, they’ve done it all.

Untold Games are currently working on something personal: City 20. A groundbreaking dystopian life simulator.

UNKNOWN 9: AWAKENING UNVEILS “A LIGHT LIES WITHIN” THEME SONG IN COLLABORATION WITH BANKS

Sydney, Australia – 4th October – Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe and Reflector Entertainment revealed today “A Light Lies Within”, the theme song of the upcoming Unknown 9: Awakening video game, co-composed and performed by American singer BANKS.

This uplifting track reflects the journey of the game’s protagonist, Haroona, capturing her inner strength and quest for truth through its powerful lyrics. To shed light on this collaboration, a music video is available now, retracing Haroona’s steps on her quest around the world, to the rhythm of BANKS’ song and lyrics:

In Unknown 9: Awakening, players control Haroona, a young woman gifted with a unique connection to the Fold, a mysterious dimension overlapping our own. She will learn to channel its power into the world and embark on a journey across the world to protect this knowledge from falling into the wrong hands.

Unknown 9: Awakening will launch on 18 October 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.

For more information on Unknown 9: Awakening and other products from Bandai Namco Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. Join the conversation on X. 

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience, and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.  

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™. 

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu 

About Reflector Entertainment

Founded in Montreal in 2016, Reflector Entertainment is a new breed of studio that specializes in the creation of immersive narrative universes. Its products, which are as enjoyable as standalone experiences as they are when consumed all together, span various entertainment formats and empower audiences to craft their own unique journeys across vast narrative landscapes. In 2020, the studio was acquired by Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, the headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, recognized internationally for top franchises including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, and the award-winning game, ELDEN RING™.

For more information on Reflector Entertainment, please visit www.reflectorentertainment.com

About BANKS

California-bred singer-songwriter, Jillian Rose Banks, aka BANKS, crafts moody, alternative pop with shades of contemporary R&B. Emerging in the early 2010s with a handful of downtempo, alt-R&B tracks, BANKS created a signature sound that helped build a cross-genre audience. Her critically acclaimed and gold-certified debut album, Goddess, featured songs like “Before I Ever Met You,” “Warm Water,” and “Fall Over,” as well as collaborations with producers Justin Parker, Shlomo, and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. The album peaked just outside the Top Ten on the Billboard 200. In 2016, BANKS released her highly anticipated sophomore album, The Altar, which featured singles “Fuck with Myself,” “Gemini Feeed,” and “Mind Games,” and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200. BANKS returned in July 2019 with her third studio album, III, which featured her synth-heavy single “Gimme.” Additional contributors included Francis and the Lights on “Look What You’re Doing To Me” and producer Paul Epworth (Adele, Rihanna) on “Hawaiian Mazes.” She released a short EP entitled Live and Stripped in 2020, followed by her 2022 album Serpentina, which BANKS recorded amid the pandemic during months of isolation and is tied to themes of shedding old skin and embracing the new. BANKS’s artistry stands out through the rawness and vulnerability that shines earnestly through her music. With so much success under her belt already, BANKS is looking forward to an exciting future ahead.

Until Dawn, rebuilt and enhanced for PS5 is out now

PlayStation Australia is delighted to share that Until Dawn is available now on PS5, and will be coming to PC tomorrow (5 October AEST). 

In 2015, Until Dawn solidified itself as a genre-defining game that captured many of our hearts, whether that was because of its web of interconnected decisions, diverse branches, memorable characters or an engaging and often terrifying story. Once again, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) invites players back to spend the night on Blackwood Mountain.

See the full comparison trailer below:

You can check out additional information on PlayStation Blog, with enhancements in graphics, gameplay and story elements info here and full PC features and specs here

PlayStation Australia can’t wait for players to experience the horrors of Until Dawn on PS5 console, available now! Until Dawn will also launch on PC tomorrow, available on Steam and Epic Games Store.

To learn more about Until Dawn, visit the PlayStation Blog

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on FacebookTwitterYouTube, and Instagram

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII showcasing at PAX AUS with exclusive dev panel and meet-and-greet

Come and meet the team behind the revolutionary new entry as they share special insights on art style, concepts, inspiration and developments coming to Civilization VII!

Today, 2K and Firaxis Games revealed that Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII will be showcasing at PAX AUS with a special developer panel and meet-and-greet on Friday 11th October.

Hosted at Quokka Theatre from 11am – 12pm, the panel will feature four key developers at Firaxis Games who will offer a deep-dive into the creative processes behind building Civilization VII as the highly-anticipated next entry for the beloved franchise.

Speakers:

  • Andrew Frederiksen – Lead Producer
  • Ryan Andrade – Lead Concept Artist
  • John Fitzgerald – Lead Unit Artist
  • Matthew Quickel – Senior Lead Environment Artist

For those who won’t be at PAX AUS, the panel will be live-streamed to Firaxis Games’ Twitch and accessible via 2K and PAX AUS’ social channels.

Following the panel, 2K and Firaxis Games will be hosting a public meet-and-greet at 3:30pm – 4:30pm on Friday 11th October in Room 218, Lvl 2 of the Convention Centre. All Civ fans are welcome to stop by!

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII is a revolutionary new chapter in the epic strategy video game franchise, launching on February 11, 2025 on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo™ Switch, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Mac and Linux via Steam. For more information, head to the game website, check out the Gameplay Reveal and Narrator Reveal starring Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones, Star Wars).

Run the Neighbourhood: NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition Now Available on Apple Arcade

Embrace hoop culture and create your legacy on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple TV with exciting new features in the latest installment of the NBA 2K series.

2K today announced that NBA® 2K25 Arcade Edition, the latest installment of the NBA 2K series for Apple Arcade, is now available. NBA champion and five-time NBA All-Star Boston Celtics Forward Jayson Tatum graces the cover, bringing a fresh experience and exciting updates to the NBA 2K game on Apple devices.

With the return of popular modes and the debut of new features, NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition offers players more ways to connect with friends and hone their skills. This year’s updates include an expanded MyCAREER mode with an all-new Neighbourhood, combining indoor MyCOURT and outdoor streetball courts, shops, and surroundings into one seamless area.

Players can experience a variety of features and modes with NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, including:

  • New Features in MyCAREER: MyCAREER introduces fresh gameplay with the Neighborhood, featuring new outdoor streetball courts, shops, and NPCs. The excitement continues with new Core Badges, customisable street outfits and tattoos, and PVE/PVP Streetball games are part of the court experience.
  • GOAT Challenge: In the revamped ‘Greatest’ mode, relive the career-defining moments of the game’s legends with a new GOAT released with each subsequent patch. Starting at launch, players can experience the meteoric growth of Jayson Tatum from NBA Rookie to NBA Champion. Progress through 10 levels from his first NBA game in 2017 to the 2024 NBA Finals to unlock upgrades to strengthen Takeover abilities, Badges, and complete goals to unlock limited-time rewards.
  • Quests: Quests offer an improved tutorial system to guide players through new features and learn gameplay and controls helping players build their MyPLAYER while progressing through various objectives and rewards.
  • Coming Soon — Seasons: NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition introduces regular Seasons, themed around an NBA player, offering fresh rewards and updates for players to enjoy, including the chance to unlock exclusive, time-limited rewards, such as stylish streetwear, new hairstyles, unique tattoos, and coveted shoes.

Playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro, NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition is available on Apple Arcade for a monthly subscription of $6.99 with a one-month free trial.* Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free*. Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95 U.S.), Family ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial**.

For more information on the included modes, features, supported languages, and more, visit the Apple App Store.

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Brutal Hack-and-Slash Blood of Mehran Claims Revenge on PC, Consoles

Walk the barbarous path of a warrior seeking sanguine satisfaction

Istanbul, Turkey – October 3, 2024 – Blood of Mehran, the vengeful action-adventure hack-and-slash set in the beautiful Arabian desert from developer Permanent Way Game and publisher Blowfish Studios, walks the path of vengeance on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Epic Game Store. Play the very first demo in October’s Steam Next Fest from Monday, Oct. 14-Monday Oct. 21, 2024.

Battle after bloody battle earned Mehran a respite from war… until a cruel twist of fate claims the life of his dearest companion. Broken and grief-stricken, the legendary warrior takes up his blade against an evil king to avenge his lost love. As Mehran claws closer to the king’s malevolent throne, sinister demons emerge from his haunted past seeking to push his mental and physical state to the limit.

Silence anyone foolish enough to stand between Mehran and his retribution with brutal hack-and-slash combat. Wield a deadly collection of bladed and ranged weapons to decimate foes near and far. Advance Mehran’s combat expertise through different skill trees with branching paths and progression options. 

Experience a beautiful world of sin inspired by the timeless One Thousand and One Nights folktales with stunning realistic visuals. Soothe battle-weary bones with a complex combination of traditional Persian vocals and instruments mixed with modern electronica for an immersively thematic soundtrack.

Blood of Mehran takes skilled swordsmen through a timeless tale of vengeance and the ruthless extremes required to claim it,” said Emad Rahmani, CEO and Game Director, Permanent Way Games. “We’ve created an action-packed game set in a beautiful world, where blistering combat, challenging foes, and a captivating story of love, loss, and loyalty await players willing to walk the path of reprisal!”

Blood of Mehran will bring vindication and fury to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. 

To learn more, visit Blood of Mehran’s official website, and join the community on Twitter/X, and search #BOM and #BloodofMehran on social media. 

About Permanent Way Games

Permanent Way began as an international branch for a studio before becoming a full-time indie studio. Fully embracing the “indie spirit” has allowed this Istanbul-based studio to bring more than 20 titles to the domestic market and 12 titles to the international market in addition to their animation production department and game development research.

For more information about Permanent Way Games, visit the official website or follow the team on Twitter/X.

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. The studio strives to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. The studio provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world. Blowfish Studios is a part of Animoca Brands’ gaming-focused endeavors.

For more information about Blowfish Studios, please visit the team’s website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner, a Fortune Crypto 40 company, and one of the Financial Times’ High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2023, is a Web3 leader that leverages blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world to help to establish the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including original games such as The Sandbox, PHANTOM GALAXIES™, Life Beyond, and Crazy Defense Heroes, and products utilizing popular intellectual properties from the worlds of sports and entertainment, such as The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. It has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Animoca Brands Japan, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Darewise Entertainment, Notre Game, TinyTap, Be., PIXELYNX, WePlay Media, and Gryfyn. Animoca Brands is one of the most active investors in Web3, with a portfolio of over 400 Web3 investments, both directly and through Animoca Ventures, including Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Fireblocks, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Yield Guild Games, Alien Worlds, and many more. 

Games Done Quick announces new speedrunning event for Hurricane Helene relief Oct 11-13

Today, Games Done Quick announced that it will hold Disaster Relief Done Quick in support of the humanitarian nonprofit Direct Relief to aid those who have been affected by Hurricane Helene, a life-threatening Category 4 hurricane that has left over 200 dead, millions without power, and caused significant flooding and evacuations in the US Southeast. Disaster Relief Done Quick will begin on October 11 at 6 p.m. EDT and conclude on October 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

GDQ is accepting submissions for runs now until October 6, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET: submissions.gamesdonequick.com 

Disaster Relief Done Quick will be broadcast live on the Games Done Quick Twitch channel. Donations during the event will go directly to Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. Direct Relief has already offered assistance to more than 50 safety net healthcare providers in the storm’s path and will continue assessing the needs of impacted areas and providing resources such as emergency medical supplies, hygiene kits, and transportation support.

For more information, please visit gamesdonequick.com.

About Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick is a series of charity video game marathons that feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Since 2010, Games Done Quick has partnered with some of the world’s most impactful charities, including AbleGamers, Doctors Without Borders, Organization for Autism Research, and Prevent Cancer Foundation, all while bringing fans impressive runs from a rich community of speedrunners. To date, Games Done Quick events have raised over $51.8 million for charity.

HUMAN FALL FLAT VR LAUNCHES ON 31ST OCTOBER 

Pre-order it now from the Meta Store

LONDON, UK – 3rd October 2024Curve Games and No Brakes Games today confirm that the latest title in the 50-million-unit franchise, Human Fall Flat VR, will be released on 31st October on Meta Quest 2 & 3, PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR

Human Fall Flat VR features an intuitive 3rd-person view designed especially for VR headsets. Each controller you wield controls the respective arm of your Human avatar, adding an unprecedented level of physicality to the best-selling game. 

Human Fall Flat VR can be pre-ordered on the META store from today with a juicy pre-order discount. A similarly generous discount will follow on Steam and PSVR2 at launch. 

Whether you’re a seasoned Human Fall Flat player or jumping into the game’s many, varied dreamscapes for the first time, leaping, carrying, or swinging has never felt so intuitive. The new VR controls, however, enable a new level of experimentation. Climbing becomes an even more efficient method of traversal, and dancing, well, sometimes just need to express yourself! As ever, this VR edition is best experienced with friends and supports the frivolity that only comes when you team up with up to three wobbly buddies. 

Human Fall Flat VR includes over 15 levels, including all the original dreamscapes and a wide selection of Extra Dreams. Each dream level provides a new environment to navigate, from mansions, castles and Aztec adventures to snowy mountains, eerie nightscapes and industrial locations, making it an adventure not to be missed.  

To keep up to date with all things Human Fall Flat, follow us on Twitter @HumanFallFlat and chat with Human Fall Flat friends and the rest of the community on the game’s official Discord channel: http://discord.gg/hff 

About Curve Games   

Curve Games (part of the Catalis Group) is an award-winning independent label working with developers across the world to deliver the best in interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes renowned indie hits such as For the King, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the multi-million-selling smash hit Human Fall Flat, Curve Games has taken its place as one of the leading games publishers worldwide.    

About No Brakes Games

No Brakes Games are the developers of Human Fall Flat, based in Tenerife and Vilnius. We believe in empowering our team to support and challenge each other to make the best games for our players. Our studios are hard at work on our next titles, including the development of the much-anticipated sequel Human Fall Flat 2.   

MORE MEOWS PLZ – EXPLODING KITTENS VR IS NOW AVAILABLE ON META QUEST!

Outsmart your friends in this hilariously chaotic multiplayer experience based on the mega-hit social-strategy card game!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Oct. 3, 2024 – POW. MEOW. Mayhem has arrived! Exploding Kittens VR, Saber Interactive’s latest virtual reality experience based on the wildly popular social-strategy card game, is now available on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 for $19.99. Grab your headset and play your favorite hilarious and chaotic card game in this new and immersive VR experience, developed under license from Asmodee Entertainment and published by Saber.

Exploding Kittens VR supports up to 15 players through a vibrant social hub, as well as multiplayer games for up to five players, and a solo mode against bots. Force your rivals to draw the dreaded Exploding Kitten and claim victory as the last player standing! You can also personalize in-game avatars, explore the social hub, and enjoy a range of fun mini-games exclusive to Exploding Kittens VR.

Key Features

  • Experience Your Favorite Card Game Like Never Before: Socialize with friends and make new enemies in this laugh-out-loud VR strategy experience based on the hit card game.
  • Master a Variety of Tools to Win: Use a slew of tools to strategically outsmart your opponents and come out on top. Look into the future, steal items from other players and deny their moves, defuse an Exploding Kitten at a crucial moment, and more!
  • Three Unique Game Modes: Battle it out in either classic or blitz mode for up to five players, or against your biggest rival in duel mode.
  • Engage with Immersive Social Hub: Discover an array of exciting activities in the social hub, including mini-games, character customization and more!

First released in 2015, the original Exploding Kittens card game was a breakout success as the most-backed Kickstarter campaign of all time, followed by multiple adaptations across multimedia, including video game consoles, mobile devices, and even an animated television series streaming now on Netflix.

Exploding Kittens VR is available now on the Meta Store for $19.99|£14.99|€19.99. For the latest updates, follow Saber on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, SnowRunner, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About Asmodee Entertainment

Asmodee Entertainment exists to expand the Asmodee IPs into sectors adjacent to board games, such as video games, movies & TV shows, cultural products, toys and social/live entertainment. This gives our core fans more opportunities to engage with the brands and stories they love, and enables us to reach new customers in new markets with a wide variety of exciting, quality products and experiences based on our IPs. Our global team licenses to established industry partners who distribute products through their own third-party networks. Find out more at asmodee-entertainment.biz.

About Exploding Kittens

Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has sold over 35 million games.

Started by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games seek to reshape traditional game night into an entertaining person-to-person experience. Today, there are over 40 games available for purchase, an animated Netflix series that launched in July 2024, an exclusive Exploding Kittens mobile game for Netflix subscribers, as well as an Exploding Kittens mobile app available on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch.

GET READY TO LEAP INTO THE VORTEX – WINDBLOWN LAUNCHES IN EARLY ACCESS LATER THIS MONTH

La Motion Week Steam event brings new announcements and surprises for fans 

Bordeaux, France (Oct. 3, 2024) – Independent French developer Motion Twin today revealed a number of new Windblown and Dead Cells announcements in honor of the start of the La Motion Week Steam event, running today through Oct. 10, 2024. Throughout the event, players can pick up the smash-hit rogue-lite Dead Cells with a 50% discount and celebrate new announcements for both the Dead Cells world and the upcoming, highly anticipated Early Access launch of Windblown

Calling All Leapers – Windblown Release Date and Limited-Time Single-Player Demo Coming Soon

Windblown, the upcoming fast-paced rogue-lite by the creators of Dead Cells, launches in Early Access on Steam Oct. 24, 2024. Players will soon dash with speed through vast, ever-changing islands in the sky as they use a variety of powerful weapons and gear to destroy the Sentinels – deadly minions of the Vortex that threatens their home. Playable in both single player and with up to three players in co-operative online multiplayer, fans won’t have to wait long to dive into this original world where build synergy and fast reflexes are key to success. 

Featuring unique biomes teeming with secrets and challenging adversaries, players will build their Leaper using dozens of different Weapons, Trinkets, Gifts and Fish to unleash their full potential and destroy the Sentinels… or die trying. Every death is a new beginning, as the Leaper’s mission is not over, learning from their mistakes, discovering new Memories to unlock even more build options in their arsenal and trying just one more run. 

Players won’t have to wait until Oct. 24 to dive into Windblown though, as a new single player demo will be available during the upcoming Steam Next Fest, running Oct. 14 through Oct. 21. Players can take their first dashes through the opening stages of the game and try a sample of what the Early Access launch will offer, with their progression carrying over into the game on Oct. 24. Additionally, players who try out the demo will unlock an exclusive Guinea Pig skin for their character in the Early Access release, befitting their role as an early tester of the game’s countless challenges ahead. 

Finally, fans can also tune in to the official Motion Twin YouTube channel this week to watch members of the development team play the game live, showing a new look at the game and testing their skills within the Vortex (and trying not to die in the process). Stream times and details will be announced soon on the official Windblown social channels

Animated Series and Board Game Updates for Dead Cells Fans  La Motion Week also celebrates new updates on previously announced Dead Cellsprojects, meaning fans of The Beheaded have even more to look forward to in the very near future. 

Fans keen to explore more of the game’s universe following the recent release of Update 35 The End is Near can now watch the first episode of the English dub of Dead Cells: Immortalis, the animated series directed and produced by the studio Bobby Pills and the streaming platform ADN, in collaboration with Motion Twin and Evil Empire, from Oct. 8. Featuring a hilarious, original story about The Beheaded and his many deaths and misadventures, Dead Cells fans can soon enjoy this new look at the world and its many colorful characters, seeing familiar locations and stories in a whole new way. Additional details about the release of the full series will be revealed soon on the official Motion Twin social media channels. 

Additionally, fans can also look forward to the upcoming release of Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game, coming to select retailers Nov. 8 in France, Belgium, Switzerland, UK, United States, Canada, and Australia with Spain and China’s localized versions also coming next year. In this novel take on the Dead Cells formula, up to four players can each play as one of the four Beheaded and leap into a co-operative rogue-lite experience. 

Players will explore a sprawling island, starting with the Prisoners’ Quarters, and slash their way through the malaise-infected horde of enemies all the way up to the High Peak Castle to defy the infamous Hand of the King… or die trying.  The board game invites players to rediscover iconic biomes, monsters and weapons like never before, with completely reimagined visuals. In this unique board game adaptation, each run takes you further as every death makes you stronger. Players can unlock hundreds of weapons, mutations and skills in a game as rich and rewarding as the video game. Explore. Kill. Die. Mutate. Repeat. For more information, visit www.deadcellstheboardgame.com

La Motion Week Steam event is running now through Oct. 10, 2024. For more information about Windblown and Dead Cells, visit the official Motion Twin social channels. 

About Motion Twin: 

Motion Twin is an indie worker’s cooperative game studio based in France. We’ve been raging at the machines since 2001 and we’ll be doing so for as long as people keep smashing into our games. Our latest game, Dead Cells, has brought joy and tears to 10M+ players around the world. 

About Scorpion Masqué 

Scorpion Masqué, a multiple award-winning publisher with a strong expertise in evolutive board games has been joined by a group of veteran and decorated designers (with more than 10 million total games sold through individual and collaborative projects) Antoine Bauza, Corentin Lebrat, Ludovic Maublanc, and Théo Rivière, dubbed Kaedama, to bring their vast experiences to the design of the first board game in the Dead Cells universe in conjunction with Motion Twin. Scorpion Masqué’s greatest successes include Sky Team, winner of the 2024 Spiel de Jahres; Turing Machine; Decrypto; and Zombie Kidz Evolution.