“IS THIS THE KRUSTY KRAB?” “NO, THIS IS PATRICK.”

Be the (Patrick) Star of the show with Outright Games’ latest hilarious sandbox game set in the iconic world of SpongeBob SquarePants

• Explore and cause chaos across Bikini Bottom’s most iconic locations like The Krusty Krab and Glove World as the titular starfish
• Take on missions set by all of Patrick’s friends, including SpongeBob, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy and Plankton
• Experience the voices of the SpongeBob SquarePants actors, including Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick and Tom Kenny as SpongeBob
• Discover hilarious Easter Eggs and unlock costumes from the show

Sydney, October 4th 2024 – Today, Outright Games, a leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, under license from Paramount Consumer Products, is proud to officially launch SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game, set in the world of the beloved and iconic Nickelodeon series SpongeBob SquarePants. Fans can celebrate the recent 25th anniversary of the show by becoming the pinkest and goofiest citizen of Bikini Bottom in this all new singleplayer, sandbox adventure game. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game is out now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.  

It’s Patrick’s moment: see the world through his starry eyes to create new wacky, physics-defying adventures, meeting his friends along the way and taking on many fun-filled individual quests. Clear Squidward’s third favourite sun-bathing spot by throwing deck chairs, firing a water cannon and blowing visitors away by burping; or go on a Skydiving challenge with Sandy and use Gliding Wings, a Parachute or Parasol to drop through targets and land on a moving landing zone. Throughout the game, fans will additionally be able to unlock multiple costumes and spot hilarious Easter Eggs from the series as they progress, including the grave of Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen, Squidward’s infinite sunglasses, bubble pies and much more. 

Explore the streets of Bikini Bottom in a colourful underwater 3D world and visit the most recognisable landmarks from the series and more; from Downtown to Conch Street and Jellyfish Fields to the Fast Food Coliseum, Bikini Bottom University to the Dump. The game also offers unique additions to iconic locations from the series, including the Krabby Patio, a new extension of the Krabby Patty, and Mrs Puff’s takeover of the Destruction Derby Arena.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game comes complete with voiceovers of the original SpongeBob SquarePants cast, including Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick, Tom Kenny as SpongeBob, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward, Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs and many more!

Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games said: “We’re delighted to celebrate the launch of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game; it is an honour to be entrusted with authentically bringing such an iconic, legacy brand to life. There is a huge responsibility with adapting a beloved character like Patrick Star and our goal throughout has been to create an experience that mirrors how Patrick sees the world – as a personal playground for your imagination.”

Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has generated a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif.  The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game was officially announced in August of this year, with its reveal trailer included as part of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. Viewed by global audiences, the trailer has been seen by over 2 million people worldwide.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game is available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com  

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 45^th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

About PHL Collective

Since 2013 PHL Collective has designed and released numerous games for console, mobile, PC, and VR; it’s gained media attention and won awards for quality and gameplay. PHL’s games, coupled with its strong management and production processes, have fueled the studio’s growth, and made it Philadelphia’s largest game developer.

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.

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.

Sydney, Australia – 4^th 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.

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 Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

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).

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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*This offer is available to new subscribers only. One subscription covers one Family Sharing group. The offer is good for three months after eligible device activation. The plan automatically renews until canceled. Restrictions and other terms apply.

**The Apple One free trial includes only services that are not currently used through a free trial or a subscription. The plan automatically renews after the trial until canceled. Restrictions and other terms apply.

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. 

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.

Pre-order it now from the Meta Store

LONDON, UK – 3rd October 2024 – Curve 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.   

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.