The colourful platformer is set to debut on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
Publisher Knights Peak and developer VEA Games are thrilled to announce that their upcoming platformer Nikoderiko: The Magical World is launching on current gen consoles on October 15th, 2024 for 29.99Euros/Dollars.
Announced earlier this summer, the adorable mongoose adventure will take over the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. With its music composed by the legendary David Wise and couch co-op feature, players of all ages can look forward to a memorable seven-world adventure filled with magic and epic mounts.
“We cannot wait for the world to play Niko’s adventure”, says Dmitry Smirnov, Creative Director of the game. “It is truly our (humble) love letter to the past thirty years of fantastic jump & run classics”.
Check out the Launch date trailer below
About Nikoderiko
Nikoderiko: The Magical World, is a charming platformer featuring adorable mongooses on a magical adventure, and is set to debut this year for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. Developed by VEA Games, it promises heartwarming moments and delightful gameplay.
About VEA GAMES
Founded in 2017, VEA Games is a dedicated game development studio based in Cyprus and formed by the talented developers behind titles such as Skyforge, Armored Warfare, Allods Online, and upcoming Nikoderiko. With a strong foundation in the computer games industry, VEA Games focuses on delivering high-quality gaming experiences through innovative development and publishing strategies.
About KNIGHTS PEAK INTERACTIVE
Knights Peak Interactive, a division of MY.GAMES, is a game publisher partnering with diverse developers worldwide. Committed to equality, it supports both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. Knights Peak views games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment.
See through the eyes of a bee as you explore this open-world adventure to save your crumbling colony!
Indianapolis, Indiana, September 18, 2024 | Indie developer Mighty Beaver Studio is thrilled to announce their first title, Hero of the Hive. Play as a bee in this casual adventure game coming to Steam later this year.
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–including 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 has fallen into disrepair, 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 from the crowd as new members pour in. To celebrate a job well done, host a dance party on your improved dancefloor and show off your moves!
Gameplay Features:
An Open World: Explore the Aurora Basin, a vibrant world with three unique biomes to explore, each with their 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 that are vital to bees–including pollen, nectar and propolis–and see how they impact your ecosystem!
Custom Colors: Unlock 18 different hats to customize your bee, and try different color combinations to create your standout look.
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.
Hero of the Hive will launch on Steam later this year. Wishlist the title now for a reminder when it launches!
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.
Jump into the best VR survival game on the new Vive Focus Vision.
London, UK, 18th September 2024 – Maru VR Productions is excited to announce that Bootstrap Island, its realistic VR survival game set in the 17th century will be part of HTC VIVE’s launch bundle for VIVE Focus Vision.
HTC Vive has announced the launch of pre-orders for VIVE Focus Vision, its latest premium VR headset. Featuring 5K resolution displays, auto IPD adjustment, and built-in eye tracking, the VIVE Focus Vision Consumer Edition can be pre-ordered today for $999 USD / £999 GBP. As part of the launch offer, VR fans can choose from a selection of software bundles, including the PCVR “Wild Pack” bundle featuring Bootstrap Island.
As a shipwreck survivor, experience the harsh and unforgiving land of Bootstrap Island. Explore this beautiful, sun-soaked paradise and discover the dangers that lurk within. Locate food, water, weapons and other valuable resources, construct shelters and customise them to get through the night. Specifically built for immersive VR gaming, Bootstrap Island is a rewarding survival experience. Joining Maru VR’s stellar adventure is Arizona Sunshine 2, the latest zombie-filled extravaganza. Breachers adds an exhilarating dose of multiplayer, whilst Metro Awakening brings the revered flatscreen franchise to VR.
KEY DETAILS
PCVR “Wild Pack” Bundle – Bootstrap Island, Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine 2 and Breachers
VIVE Focus Vision highlighted features include:
Built-in eye tracking and motorized auto-IPD adjustment
DisplayPort mode for stunning, visually lossless PCVR experiences
Dual 16MP color cameras for stereoscopic full color passthrough
Up to 120-degree FOV and 90Hz refresh rate. Support for 120Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort mode coming late 2024.
Combined 5k resolution across both eyes
Depth sensor for scene recognition
Infra-red sensor for enhanced tracking in low-light conditions
“We are super excited to partner with HTC VIVE for the launch of VIVE Focus Vision,” said Rein Zobel, Creative Director at Maru VR Productions. “Bootstrap Island is a game designed for high end PCVR devices, and VIVE Focus Vision will offer our players a new way to experience the highest level of visual fidelity that the medium can offer.”
Maru VR is also pleased to confirm that Bootstrap Island is coming to VIVEPORT in September 2024.
Furthermore, Bootstrap Island’s next major update “Jungle Overlord” will be available in October. Encounter the tropical island’s first boss, hidden deep within the jungle, and its formidable Dark Lair arena. Released for PCVR headset via Steam Early Access on 22nd February 2024, Bootstrap Island will see a full release in late 2025.
About Bootstrap Island:
Bootstrap Island is a Robinson Crusoe-style roguelike survival game set in the 17th century. Once a merchant travelling the treacherous seas, you now find yourself washed ashore a mysterious, sun-soaked island. Your ship wrecked, your only choice is to explore this new land and survive the challenges it brings. Explore the pristine beaches and dense jungle in search of food, water, weapons and other resources. Collect materials to make fire and try to survive the long dark nights as hungry beasts prowl.
About Maru VR:
Maru VR is a small indie studio that is leading VR development in Estonia. Since 2016 they have produced more than 40 location-based VR games and experiences. Bootstrap Island is Maru VR`s first full-featured premium VR game. Their goal is to push the boundaries of VR with new approaches to storytelling, interactive design, and gameplay in order to reach the medium’s full potential.v
Melbourne, Australia – 18 September 2024. Indie developer Tin Man Games is excited to announce that its tactical turn-based VR experience NEON Squad Tactics launches today for PC via Steam for £16.99 GBP / £19.99 USD / £19.50 EUR with a limited-time 10% launch discount. NEON Squad Tactics is an electrifying VR experience where you, your friends and online allies work together to complete missions for powerful corporations using a captivating holographic table, projecting part of your consciousness into a cybernetic team of heroes called ‘NEON Squad’.
Developer Tin Man Games has also confirmed that they will be introducing new languages and localisation to NEON Squad Tactics, as well as a non-VR. flatscreen mode. More news on these exciting additions soon!
Watch the Steam Out Now trailer for NEON Squad Tactics Below
Enter the neon-lit underworld of UltraCity as a member of the Elite Operators, capable of projecting your consciousness into a team of skilled heroes known as the NEON Squad. Lead your team in thrilling turn-based tactical battles, where every decision could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
Join friends and online allies as you enter a vibrant cyberpunk metropolis run by powerful corporations. Strategize, battle, and shape the city’s destiny in epic strategic showdowns, immersed in a stunning virtual world brought to life with a hyper-retro 90s aesthetic and a modern synthwave soundtrack. Dive into the action either lone wolf style in the single-player campaign or with up to 4 friends in multiplayer online co-op mode.
Gather your friends or online allies and navigate the vibrant, wacky world from the comfort of a virtual bar. A captivating holographic table serves as your interface to key locations in the city and beyond. You’ll undertake daring missions on behalf of the powerful corporations, all under the guidance of an enigmatic Handler.
Forge alliances, outsmart your enemies, and rise to the top of the cybernetic food chain. Are you ready to become a legend in the neon-lit world of the NEON Squad?
Features:
Turn-based tactics action game with a compelling single-player campaign and Drop in / Drop out multiplayer missions for up to 4 players.
Hyper-retro 90s aesthetic and a modern synthwave soundtrack featuring tracks by AM0k, Metasphere, Fynn’s Arcade, Hearts in Beta and Monster Mansion.
Over-the-top futuristic weaponry includes laser swords, combat drones, lightning launchers, smart mines, nano-bots, and more.
in-game wagering system. The bigger the risks, the bigger the rewards.
NEON Squad Tactics is out today for Meta Quest Devices on PC via Steam. Fans can also purchase the game via the Meta Store.
About Tin Man Games
TIN MAN GAMES is a game development studio based in Melbourne, Australia. Specializing in fantasy adventures, digital board games, and interactive fiction, Tin Man has developed and published over 40 titles across a large number of platforms, including iOS, Android, PC, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation VR.
Pre-Order now at the Nintendo and PlayStation stores
Barcelona, Spain – September 18th, 2024 – Selecta Play, together with Maniac Panda Games and Catness Games, are happy to announce the release date of the physical edition of their 2.5D platformer/puzzler One Last Breath, launching on September 27th at a price of €39.99 / $39.99 for Nintendo Switch and €34.99 / $34.99 for PlayStation 5.
Launching alongside will be The Seeds of Hope Collector’s Edition, available only in Europe at a price of €69,99, releasing in a collectible monobox which includes an exclusive 16-page comic, a biodegradable peat pot, a substrate disk, and a seed “bomb,” alongside a customizable wing crafted from algae. Everything you need to grow your plant can be found in this collector’s edition – simply add water and wait!
About One Last Breath
One Last Breath is a 2.5D platformer/puzzler wherein you play as Gaia, an earth goddess born from mother nature’s very last breath. Thrust into existence in a post-apocalyptic earth where mankind has all but vanished, it’s up to Gaia to restore life back to the planet. But be forewarned, as decades of pollution and greed have twisted the land into a hostile ruin full of deadly aberrations.
Gaia’s powers allow her to control the environment – such as creating paths using tree trunks or summoning vines to hang between gaps – which are used in a variety of puzzles. Throughout her journey she’ll visit abandoned factories filled with hazardous, man-made obstacles that are mysteriously still operational. This polluted landscape is crawling with mutants who will mercilessly hunt Gaia down, so you must be careful if you’re to achieve your goal of restoring the planet. You’ll need to thoroughly explore too, as doing so will unlock an alternate ending, further uncovering the truth about humanity’s fate and its future.
About Selecta Play
Selecta Play is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats worldwide.
About Catness Games
Catness Games is a leading game company committed to innovation. We have been almost a decade working with well-known brands to develop, port and publish awesome Unreal Engine games.
About Maniac Panda Games
Maniac Panda Games is an independent video game studio by Nexxyo Labs, a vibrant technology company headquartered in Navarra, Spain, that unites a global team of talented and young professionals.
Born in 2019 from the dream of a group of friends passionate about gaming and possessing a wealth of experience in development, Maniac Panda Games has evolved into a mission to revolutionize the way people engage with gaming, actively crafting new ways to immerse players in the exhilarating world of gaming with thrilling games in the oven and their own ecosystem of games, Blink Galaxy. Rooted in our dual commitment to delivering entertainment and fostering a global gaming community, we continually push innovation ensuring enduring value for each player.
Awaken the power on PlayStation 5 across Europe with the boxed Tania’s Edition release.
Madrid, Spain – 18th September 2024. Meridiem is thrilled to announce that the physical Tania’s Edition of the action-packed Metroidvania-inspired AWAKEN – Astral Blade will launch for PlayStation 5 across Europe via specialist retailers on 22nd October, 2024.
Developed by Dark Pigeon Games and digitally published by ESDigital Games, AWAKEN – Astral Blade is a dark Metroidvania side-scrolling action game in which players take on the role of bionic Tania, a clone from the OS-CR100 series created by Dr. Herveus, as she ventures deep into the rainforests in search of a missing team of researchers. Tania’s journey truly begins when she uncovers ancient secrets buried deep within the ruins in the forest, leading her to confront the mysteries of her origins and her ultimate destiny.
Meridiem’s release of the physical Tania’s Edition of AWAKEN – Astral Blade will include a specially designed slip case, a printed Lore Book revealing more about Tania’s history and the mysterious Jacha City, and the digital soundtrack and a sticker featuring the Mech Mutant Prototype. That’s not all! PlayStation fans will also receive access to the post-release content DLC and additional outfits for Tania (including the exclusive PlayStation outfit!)
Weave your own story in this dark 2D side-scrolling action fairy tale game. Join a bionic girl Tania, as she is sent into the rainforests of the Horace Islands in search of a missing team of researchers. Once there, Tania discovers Karpas energy flooding through the islands, mutating the animals and plants into deadly mutants.
As she journeys deeper into the forests, Tania discovers the centuries-old remains of Jacha City, a long-lost civilization thought extinct, and with it, the former Royal Altar and ground zero of the Karpas energy source. Here Tania’s journey truly begins as she discovers ancient secrets buried deep within the ruins and she must discover the truth of the Kapras Energy and the truth of her own origins and destiny.
Watch the trailer for AWAKEN – Astral Blade below
Features
Kill your enemies with a wide range of combos: from the fastest to the slowest. Parry enemy attacks to gain an advantage, use the Quick Rise ability to get back into the fight, and run at enemies as they attack to slow down the world around you and gain immunity to damage. Combos and skills will also help you get through hordes of enemies and defeat bosses.
Control the course of the story, help Tania make decisions at crucial moments in the game and follow your own path to reveal mysteries of the past and present. Different routes can lead you to different endings. Search the Horace Islands for clues and information about the mysterious and dangerous world of AWAKEN – Astral Blade.
Collect the mysterious Aether and use it for your own benefit. Improve Tania’s combat skills and strength, or spend it on different abilities useful in various situations. How about upgrading your weapons or trading some Aether for useful items? The choice is yours.
Don’t waste your time traveling. The map is designed to save you time while exploring it. If you have trouble in combat, you can reduce the difficulty level and get some useful Skills. Tania always finds cheerful words for you even in your darkest moments. Because this is not only her story, but also yours.
The physical AWAKEN – Astral Blade Tania’s Editionwill be released on 22nd October 2024 for PlayStation 5 across European specialist retailers.
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About Meridiem
We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor in love with its culture, which we protect and pass on in order to preserve it. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.
About ESDigital Games
ESDigital Games is a global video game publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC and consoles. ESDigital Games’ upcoming releases include the stealth-action title Steel Seed, the Metroidvania-inspired Awaken – Astral Blade, the alchemy RPG BattleJuice Alchemist, the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides, the twin-stick sci-fi shooter Memory Lost, and the Icelandic folklore inspired action-adventure title Island of Winds, as well as several unannounced titles currently in development. Their current portfolio includes the RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty, the ’80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, and the Early Access releases of the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM and the roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts.
Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown Complete Edition available on all platforms
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA –SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft announced that the story DLC “Mask of Darkness”, the final update to critically acclaimed Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown, is now available worldwide on all platforms. Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown – Mask of Darkness adds a thrilling and darker new chapter of Sargon’s story. Players will get to explore an epic expansion that builds upon the successful formula of this Metroidvania-inspired game in a brand-new interconnected world made of exclusive biomes.
Sargon is being hunted by the assassination specialist of the Immortals, Radjen. When he finally faces her, he gets trapped in her Mind Palace, a corrupted dimension of dark magic filled with dreamlike landscapes and otherworldly creations. The target of a deadly manhunt and with his soul on the line, Sargon must fight his way out of nightmarish environments and epic battles to uncover the secrets that lie behind the Mask of Darkness, buried deep within Radjen’s mind.
In this new story, players will discover four surprising and surreal new biomes with more than ten new types of traversal obstacles, including deadly traps and merciless mechanisms that range from lasers to teleportation portals. In between platforming sequences, they will face six otherworldly new enemy archetypes, as well as three epic Bosses – along with new combat abilities to overcome them granted by three new Amulets.
This highly anticipated story DLC can be purchased as a standalone version on all stores for a suggested price of AUD$7.45. “Mask of Darkness” is also included in the Complete Edition, available for AUD$74.95 which includes Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown base game, the Immortals outfit, the Prosperity bird amulet, the digital adventure guide, the DLC, and two new outfits for Sargon inspired by Prince of Persia™: The Two Thrones. A Complete Upgrade Pack is available for veteran players for AUS$14.95 and game owners looking to get the DLC, 3 outfits for Sargon, 1 amulet and the digital adventure guide. Ubisoft+ subscribers will automatically be upgraded to the Complete Edition. Additionally, to give fans a foretaste of the 35th anniversary celebrations of the Prince of Persia franchise, the Prince of Persia™: Warrior Within outfit will be available for free to all players in the near future.
Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is available on Ubisoft+, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, as well as PC through the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam.
For more information about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, please visit princeofpersia.com.
About Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is an action-adventure platformer that takes place in Mount Qaf, an imaginary world inspired by Persian mythology, where the player will live an epic adventure to save the Prince and restore world balance. Embodying Sargon, a young gifted Persian warrior in the cursed mythological heart of Persia, player will explore diverse biomes and fight challenging enemies by combining unique Time Powers and Super Abilities. Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is developed by Ubisoft Montpellier.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Global PS5 Launch with Japanese-Exclusive Physical Copies
TOKYO, JAPAN – September 18th, 2024 – Shueisha Games is excited to announce that their single-player psycho-detective mystery adventure Urban Myth Dissolution Center, will be launching on PlayStation 5 globally, with physical copies available exclusively in Japan. Originally set for release in February 2025 on PC and Nintendo Switch, the game’s PS5 version will now join the lineup, offering an immersive next-gen experience for players worldwide.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Urban Myth Dissolution Center will also be available on PlayStation 5” said Tomoya Tanaka, Global PR Manager at Shueisha Games. “Fans of mystery and narrative-driven adventures can look forward to an even more immersive experience on the next-gen console. With the added bonus of a physical copy release in Japan, collectors and players alike will have the opportunity to own a piece of the adventure.”
Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a single-player psycho-detective mystery adventure where you take on the role of Azami Fukurai, tasked with unraveling mysteries as she helps run the day-to-day operation of the titular Dissolution Center. She’s no ordinary rookie, though, possessing the ability to see the memories of places through her glasses. Utilizing her unique gifts and under the supervision of unenthusiastic but capable colleague Jasmine and wheelchair-bound director and psychic Ayumu Meguriya, Azami must navigate cursed relics, dimensional anomalies, and otherworldly creatures in search of answers, delving into the paranormal activity surrounding each case.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center is set to launch in February 2025 on PC, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with support for multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, and Hindi.
About Hakababunko
A development team consisting of four members, their representative work is the Makoto Wakaido Case Files series. The team’s name comes from a Discord channel called “Graveyard,” to which the team members belong, and is based on the team’s unique development style of “well, that’s okay!” with “progression” as their weapon of choice.
Dimension-hopping developer All Possible Futures and ink-stained publisher Devolver Digital are proud to announce that the Plucky Squire is available RIGHT NOW on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch.
In this grand adventure you play as Jot, a brave warrior with the ability to leap from the pages of his 2D storybook world into a strange 3D realm beyond.
Partake in platforming, puzzling, action, and dozens of quirky retro-inspired minigames as you embark on a magical quest to defeat the villainous Humgrump and his monstrous minions.
Mix and match words to rewrite the story, team up with a cast of colorful characters, improve your combat abilities by unlocking new sword skills, and transition seamlessly from 2D to 3D and back again.
The Plucky Squire is an adventure like no other, and you can play it today on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch.
Complete Edition Comes to PC at a Discounted Bundle Price
SYDNEY (Sept. 18, 2024) – FINAL FANTASY™XVI, the latest numbered entry in the FINAL FANTASY series, is now available on PC via Steam® and Epic Games Store. The FINAL FANTASY XVI Complete Edition, which also includes the exciting DLC chapters “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide” at a discounted price, is also available today for PC. The DLC chapters can also be purchased individually or as the FINAL FANTASY XVI Expansion Pass on all platforms.
Additionally, those who purchase the game by October 17 from the Steam or Epic Games Store will also receive the following in-game DLC items:
Brave Blade Weapon
Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory)
“Sixteen Bells” Orchestrion Roll
The adrenaline-filled FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo is currently available for download, allowing players to try out the game for free. The demo includes the opening prologue of the game during Clive’s adolescence, with the save data carrying over to the full game at launch. With over two hours of content, the demo also includes a special “Eikonic Challenge” Mode, allowing players to enjoy even more frenetic fights with access to even more Eikonic Abilities in battle.
Experience the beginning of Clive’s epic tale and learn about his ambitions and goals by downloading the free FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo at:
FINAL FANTASY XVI introduces players to an original standalone story in the FINAL FANTASY universe, an epic dark fantasy that takes place in the realm of Valisthea – a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, mighty summoned beasts and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
The first DLC chapter, “Echoes of the Fallen,” unlocks new story, battles, weapons, accessories, level cap and more. The adventure begins before the base game’s final battle, as strange, dark crystals begin to circulate on the black market. Players will follow Clive and company during their investigations as they encounter a group of suspicious traders, leading them to a long-abandoned Fallen tower known as the Sagespire and the terrible secrets that await within.
The second, and final DLC chapter, “The Rising Tide,” brings an all-new story, battles, sidequests, weapons, accessories, level cap and more, adding a new depth to Clive’s journey before the exciting conclusion of FINAL FANTASY XVI. Players will gain new Eikonic abilities, explore a beautiful new area in the hidden land of Mysidia, and dive into battle against the legendary water Eikon, Leviathan the Lost. This DLC also adds brand new end-game content with the Kairos Gate, where players will challenge 20 stages of intense scored and ranked battles against waves of enemies.
More information on the base game, “Echoes of the Fallen,” “The Rising Tide” and the Expansion Pass is available on the official website at: https://www.finalfantasyxvi.com.
About FINAL FANTASY
For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 185 million units worldwide.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
