Alan Tudyk Joins Karl Urban and Auliʻi Cravalho in Bob’s Tall Tales as Voice of New Robot Companion SIR-5rM8; Two New ARK Experiences Explore the Lethal Underground Ecosystem; AMD FidelityFX Frame Interpolation Increases Frame Rates by Over 80%

SEATTLE, WA – September 5, 2024 – Strap on your goggles and gear-up for an incomparable journey into the dark heart of Aberration! This hauntingly beautiful, derelict ARK is a sci-fi themed, vertigo-inducing, bioluminescent cave system. Survivors will drop onto a damaged, radioactive ARK, featuring a myriad of lush underground biomes containing exotic new creatures and gear to be acquired or crafted, along with dangerous surprises and horrors untold. All ARK: Survival Ascended owners get this massive ARK: Aberration Ascended Expansion Pack for free, along with that dark world’s new community-voted creature, Yi Ling, a giant bat-winged dinosaur.

Meanwhile, ARK: Survival Ascended today released its initial implementation of AMD FidelityFX Frame Interpolation, resulting in an +80% average frame rate boost on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC for most GPU’s.

Also newly available today is Bob’s Tale Tales – Steampunk Ascent! This second entry in the larger-than-life Bob’s Tall Tales series takes you beyond the underground chaos of Aberration and into a world where gears, cogs, and steam power reign supreme! The saga is narrated by ARK’s legendary “Bob” (Karl Urban, The Boys) to young Meeka, (Auliʻi Cravalho, Moana), recounting his absolutely pivotal role within ARK’s epic storyline.

Each entry in Bob’s Tall Tales delivers unique creatures and vehicles, and with Steampunk Ascent, you can defy the subterranean depths by Zeppelin Airship, swing from luminous spider-silk strands with the new ‘Cosmo’ tame, and meet SIR-5rM8 (voiced by Alan Tudyk, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) a trusty clockwork-robot companion! Gum up adversaries with viscid projectiles, and even evade attacks with a wondrous watch that allows you to slip backwards to safety! SIR-5rM8 will be at your side to help brave the lethal underworld while also automating all domestic survival chores. Additionally, within Steampunk Ascent, players will unlock:

• 3 New Weapons & Tools
• 11 New Structures
• 40+ Cosmetic Structure Skins
• 15 New Player Character Cosmetics
• 1 New Creature Saddle Cosmetic

The final Bob’s Tall Tale – Wasteland War – will be released alongside the Extinction Expansion Pack in late 2024.

Steampunk Ascent introduces Cosmo, a web-slinging tame, and a new gear-shifting steampunk-themed adventure.

Haven’t yet experienced ARK: Survival Ascended? The base game is on sale for 33% off (Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S), while Bob’s Tall Tales DLC is 20% off and Fantastic Tames: Pyromane is 20% off. 

Partner up with SIR-5rM8, your indispensable automaton companion, as you traverse the mechanical marvel of Steampunk Ascent.

 ARK: Aberration Ascended Gameplay Features

• Harsh and Dark! Aberration places survivors on a damaged ARK whose internal atmosphere has leaked away, resulting in a harsh surface with intense radiation, and a plethora of lush biomes underground. With the maintenance systems of this ARK malfunctioning, the many hazards, creatures, and nature of the environment present a treacherous new world to explore and master. Navigate your way down to the deepest depths of Aberration to discover the ancient terror that lurks within…
• New Creatures! Encounter, capture, and tame 15 new creature types with amazing abilities, including the feathered fiend Yi Ling! This unique creature has a flair for the dramatic—part raptor, part rogue, and all sharp edges. Yi Ling joins other Aberration specific creatures, including among others, the self-camouflaging ‘Rock Drake’ and the luminous ‘Lantern Pets.’
• Craft 50+ Unique Items! With 30 new Engrams to speed your crafting, you’ll now have access to cave-climbing picks, gliding wingsuits, and ziplines to traverse this new ARK. Survivors can dominate the harsh environment and protect themselves with hazmat outfits, charge lanterns, flashbangs, batteries, glowsticks, railguns and much more. Thrive by gathering new resources, using fishing baskets, and gas collectors.

The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem. ASA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam. 

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD

Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+.

LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new in-game update for SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE. A variety of new content and events have been introduced as the game continues to celebrate its 1-year anniversary. 

Multiple events are now available through September 18 to celebrate the game’s 1-year anniversary: 

• 1st Anniversary Thank-You Party Special Check-In: Log into the game during the event period to receive a SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE’s Dev Team’s Thank You Letter and various rewards! The Dev Team’s Thank You Letter includes a 1st Anniversary Legendary Hero Summon Ticket, 1st Anniversary Legendary Hero Selection Ticket, and a Dev Team Portrait.
• 1st Anniversary Dev Team’s Nightmare: Enter a special dungeon to battle the Dev Team who appear as the event boss! Players can exchange currency they earned by clearing the dungeon with in-game items such as a Legendary hero Summon Ticket. 
• Alice’s Dessert Shop: Play the Dessert Shop mini game to acquire currencies, which can be exchanged for a Legendary Hero 5 Bundle Summon Ticket 4, Legendary Hero Summon Ticket 4, Dish and more at the Event Shop. 

Players can experience the new ranged-type Legendary hero Dia. She will attack support-type heroes first using her active skill that deals great damage to a wide area around the target. Dia can inflict the Sleep debuff to her enemies as well. This newly added hero can be obtained from the Dia Rate Up Summon that runs through September 18. 

In addition, stages have been expanded to 22,400. Players can also receive special coupon rewards that offer a Goddess’ Gift in which players can receive heroes of Four Lords, Four Lords of Old, Dark Knights and Celestial Guardians (Coupon code: PD1YEAR, Expiration Date: September 30 (KST)). 

Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE has been reimagined as an idle RPG. Developed with low capacity and low specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability, players will experience an expanded storyline with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes. Collect and nurture returning fan-favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters.

As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE will be an exciting addition for fans looking to learn more and interact with their favorite heroes with a low time investment.

For more information on SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE, please be sure to stay tuned to the official brand website for future updates. The game will continue to introduce many more heroes and modes in the coming months.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

SHANGHAI, CHINA – September 5, 2024 – Publisher Astrolabe Games is excited to announce that Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is officially scheduled for release on February 20, 2025. Along with the release date announcement, Astrolabe Games has also revealed the latest trailer for the game, showcasing the all-new Full-Color mode. At the same time, the demo, previously available on Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, will receive a major update to become fully coloured! (Sep.5 for PlayStation 5, Sep.19 for Nintendo Switch)

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is set to launch on multiple platforms and will support French, Spanish, and German, in addition to the previously announced Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese localizations.

Additionally, a physical edition of the game will be released simultaneously, courtesy of publishing partners PM Studios Inc. in North America and Meridiem in Europe. Players are encouraged to keep an eye on the publishing partners’ sites for physical edition availability.

War is over. War is just beginning.

Planetary Calendar 214. Four years have passed since the end of the Solar War. Our protagonist, scarred from the loss of his crewmates in the war, is re-assigned to the Jovian patrol ship Gun-Dog as it’s dispatched with orders to investigate mysterious signals coming from the edge of Jovian Space.  

Unknown to the Gun-Dog’s crew, a new danger looms deep in the ocean of stars, threatening not just the Gun-Dog but all her crew.

Take on the role of the Gun-Dog’s security officer as you attempt to save the ship from an unknown assailant whilst navigating the paranoia, conspiracies and vendettas that break out amongst the crew. As camaraderie falls apart can you overcome the challenges that await?

The Game – A love letter to retro anime and 80s Sci-Fi

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a visual novel adventure in the spirit of classic PC-9800 titles. Featuring a vintage green screen aesthetic, Space Colony Studios strives to create an “era-accurate” game that exudes retro vibes in every way, from the text to the visual effects. As the Jovian patrol ship sails into the darkness among the stars, the players will feel like they are on an adventure in an 80s Sci-Fi as they solve the mystery they find themselves in.

The Story – A new threat emerges from the void.

Humans have long since freed themselves from the grasp of gravity, but they are still unable to escape the hold of war. 

It’s year 214 of the Planetary Calendar. Four years have passed since the end of the Solar War and an uneasy peace persists throughout the solar system. The Jovian patrol ship Gun-Dog is sent on a reconnaissance mission to investigate mysterious signals coming from the edge of Jovian space. What starts as a routine assignment quickly escalates into a battle for survival as an unknown threat terrorises the crew.

The Gameplay – Investigate. Interact. Analyse. Advance.

Utilising traditional point-and-click adventure mechanics, during your time on the Gun-Dog, you can navigate various locations on the ship, examine the details of the richly realised backgrounds or talk with the different crew members on board. You will need to listen closely to the characters’ words to reveal important clues or duplicitous intentions and keep your eyes peeled for key items and interactive elements in the backgrounds that you can use to advance the story.

The Characters – Get on board with the crew of the Gun-Dog!

All stories are about people, and the cast of The Gun-Dog brings the story to life, so much so that their charm and charisma convinced the team at Astrolabe Games to board the Gun-Dog and sign up to be the publisher. From the elegant yet distant Captain Bartermews, to the bubbly Lieutenant Commander Cassandra Quinn, to the assertive and domineering Chief Mackenzie Cathays, “The Gun-Dog” features an extensive cast of characters for you to meet. Each crew member has a distinct personality, role and history. Get to know them and their quirks and decide whether to work with or against them to unravel the mystery that lies at the story’s heart.

The Place – Adventure in an entirely explorable ship!

The main stage of the first installment in the “Stories from Sol” series, as the Jovian patrol ship Gun-Dog heads into deep space it serves as the setting for the game’s story. It has been exhaustively realised. Rich and evocative descriptions of the ship, including the constant rumble of the engine room, the bustle of the bridge, the silence of space pair with an extensive range of scenes that have been meticulously designed and animated in detail to deliver an immersive experience. Inspired by the best that anime has to offer the ship even features “Armoured Frames”, mechanised, human shaped, weapons of war.

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Steam Page

About Space Colony Studios

Based in Wales, Space Colony Studios is a collection of independent artists, writers and developers working together to create the Stories from Sol anthology of games; a multi part, narrative focused series created to express our love of old school anime, retro sci-fi and interactive storytelling.

About Astrolabe Games 

Astrolabe Games is a global video game publisher that proudly strives to “align the stars” for talented developers worldwide, assisting them in realizing their creative visions and delivering fun, unique, and diverse gaming experiences across all platforms.

About Meridiem Games

Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc. They have come out in their physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games. 

Chapter 3 of Kvark – a game paying homage to classic FPS games, will become available on PC, Linux and Mac on October 3rd. This will also be the day when the game leaves Steam Early Access and opens its gates to all those willing to try their luck in the depths of the top-secret uranium mine.

September 5th, Ostrava, Czech Republic. After over a year spent working on the game and with very positive overall Steam Early Access reviews from gamers gathered during this time, Latest Past studio and Perun Creative publisher are getting ready to share the final version of Kvark with all those who love classic FPS games as much as they do.

Add the game to your Steam wishlist (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2319390/Kvark/) to not miss the launch.

ABOUT KVARK

Kvark is a retro-inspired FPS that pays homage to such games as Half-Life and BioShock. Born from a love for the genre, developed in Unreal Engine 5, and improved with modern solutions such as cutting-edge rendering techniques and adaptive audio, the game should make anyone who still remembers those late nights spent playing the classics feel right at home.

KVARK – MAIN FEATURES

• Fast-paced fights with a plethora of weapons, from wrenches to grenades, bazookas, and the iconic EK-48.
• Uniquely designed, diverse, and challenging enemies that require swift tactics and weapon swapping, quick thinking, and constant movement.
• An intriguing story told through hidden notepads that the player must find to reveal.
• Search for suspicious substances that may help you with your efforts.
• Simple to intricate puzzles that the player will have to solve to progress.
• Detailed, interactive levels reward players willing to explore with hidden Easter eggs, secrets, and achievements.
• Stylized retro graphics that bring old-school gaming nostalgia.
• A strong “just-one-more-level” vibe and loads of explosive fun!

Kvark is being developed by Latest Past and Perun Creative and will launch on PC, Linux and Mac on October 3rd, and later also on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

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

About Latest Past

Latest Past is a Czech indie game development studio founded by Radovan Šťastný and Petr Pavlík. The studio emerged from the Perun Academy initiative focused on supporting game development in the Moravian-Silesian region in the Czech Republic.

About Perun Creative

Perun Creative is an independent Czech gaming company from Ostrava that was founded in 2017. Creators of Hobo: Tough Life. Publisher and co-developer of Kvark. Currently working on a yet-unannounced AA game. https://peruncreative.com/

Lyon, France, September 5, 2024 – French independent studio WanadevStudio is thrilled to announce the upcoming Early Access release date of “Vestiges: Fallen Tribes” on October 3, 2024, on Steam with a cinematic trailer that introduces the game’s universe, featuring gameplay that is designed to be accessible and endlessly replayable.

During the Early Access phase, players will primarily have access to deck-building, solo scenarios, and both public and private matchmaking to compete against other players and climb the ranks. The game will also be VR-compatible for those equipped with VR headsets, starting from the Early Access release.

“Vestiges: Fallen Tribes” is a turn-based strategic card game mixed with autobattler mechanics. Whether in solo mode or PvP, players are invited to build their decks from a collection of available cards, each representing a unit or battalion of figurines to be strategically placed on a true battlefield.

The story of “Vestiges: Fallen Tribes” is set in a tribal sci-fi universe. The over-exploitation of resources and ecosystem destruction have disrupted the climate, leading to water scarcity. As humans fought for control over water, they drove themselves to extinction. The last survivors invented this game to win water in a peaceful way by replaying past battles.

While game sessions are fast-paced and entertaining, progressively challenging scenarios will be available in solo mode, offering players customization rewards. In PvP, competitions allow players to rank among the best.

Community feedback and recommendations will be crucial for WanadevStudio, which aims to develop the game alongside players during the Early Access period via their Discord server. The gameplay trailer and the Early Access development roadmap will be unveiled soon.

To stay up to date with the latest news from WanadevStudio, visit their website, follow them on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) accounts for WanadevStudio and Vestiges: Fallen Tribes, Facebook, and join their Discord server

About WanadevStudio

WanadevStudio is an independent studio based in Lyon, made up of passionate developers dedicated to creating games and immersive experiences. After their critically acclaimed titles, “Ragnarock” and “Propagation VR,” WanadevStudio is now developing their new PC game project, “Vestiges: Fallen Tribes.” WanadevStudio Website.

Check out our review for Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine here!

PARIS — Sept. 5, 2024 –Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive are thrilled today to present the official launch trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Years of passion, dedication, and hard work have gone into the creation of this action-packed, guns-blazing, third-person shooter, where players will defend the Imperium as one of humanity’s strongest warriors against the horrors of the galaxy. Gold and Ultra Edition owners can now jump in the fight ahead of the game’s full release on September 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Those who pre-ordered the Gold or Ultra Editions of the game now have early access to Space Marine 2. Players will discover a full-blown single-player campaign partnered with PvE missions and PvP matches to deliver fun and violence in equal measure for all.

Across all modes, you’ll embody the brutality and superhuman skill of a Space Marine as you fight against the worst the galaxy has to offer. Smash xenos skulls in close combat with superhuman strength and a flesh-sundering chainsword. Unleash heavy weaponry with the power to decimate whole battlefields and annihilate the enemies of Mankind. Combine the two in a whirlwind of bloody combat as you bring victory for humanity.

Enjoy the campaign on your own or with friends, as every mode is fully co-op-enabled, with customizable characters for PvE missions and PvP battles that can be upgraded as you play. More content is also on the way with new missions, enemies, weapons, and much more now in development for post-launch support! More details in our post-launch roadmap below.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 officially releases worldwide Sept. 9, 2024. Grab the Gold or Ultra Edition on PC, Xbox or PlayStation to play now.

Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 6. The title allows you to become a worker who dismantles shipwrecks.

The new installment offers enhanced gameplay and numerous new features, including the dismantling of large ship components. Console versions of the basic version also include the Warships DLC expansion, where powerful warships await players. Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 has previously appeared on PC, and there are also plans to release the game on Nintendo Switch.

The simulator, created by Polish studio Games Incubator, was first released on PC and received very positive reviews from players. Currently, on the Steam platform, the percentage of positive reviews is 80 percent (out of more than 1,700 reviews). Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for the development and release of the game on consoles.

Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 is a new part of the simulator that allows you to play the role of a worker involved in dismantling shipwrecks. This is one of the most dangerous professions in the world, so you have to watch out for numerous dangers.

Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 | Xbox/PlayStation Launch Trailer:

Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 (PlayStation Store): https://store.playstation.com/concept/10010588
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 (Microsoft Store): https://www.xbox.com/games/store/ship-graveyard-simulator-2/9p5v8nv8mpl8
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201940/Ship_Graveyard_Simulator_2

The second part of the game offers an even larger graveyard of ships – a beach with hundreds of diverse wrecks. Developers from Games Incubator studio have developed and improved the proven mechanics, while adding brand new elements and improving the visuals. Players can now use, for example, a special crane and a large container to deal with the largest parts of the wrecks.

The gameplay mainly involves exploring wreck decks and dismantling selected fragments that are most valuable. In practice, the player deals with, among other things, cutting, destroying or welding individual elements. The raw materials and parts obtained can then be sold, and the funds gained can be used, for example, for better equipment.

The basic console version of Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 also includes the Warships DLC expansion, which introduces powerful warships. Here the player must also equip himself with a Geiger counter, as the wrecks of some ships may contain radioactive materials.

Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 – main features:

• dismantling shipwrecks;
• cutting, shredding and welding;
• wrecks of sea colossi;
• trade in parts and raw materials;
• one of the world’s most dangerous professions;
• Warships DLC in the basic version of the game.

The release date for Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is set for September 6, 2024. The game is also scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch in 2024/2025.

Pre-order the game today and you’ll soon be able to turn your favorite console on and enter the incredibly colorful and insanely dynamic pixel-art world of BZZZT!

September 5th, Prague, Czech Republic. Oh no! The evil scientist Badbert plans to destroy the world, and only the brave and skillful robot ZX8000 can stop him! Pre-order Bzzzt today to be ready to confront the wicked scientist. You’ll need to use your wild reflexes and eye for detail and combine them with the amazing abilities of the little robot ZX8000 to save the world together, one platform challenge at a time!

Pre-order the game today on the Nintendo eShop (https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/bzzzt-switch/) for $14.99.

Welcome to the year… 4096

In a top-secret laboratory, inventive Doctor Emily and world-renowned Professor Norbert work on a highly classified project. Through their joint research and intellect, they finally brought a tiny robot to life with a big AI personality! No larger than your regular household toaster, but with some extraordinary skills, ZX8000 is ready to save the world, one platform challenge at a time!

And the BZZZT world certainly needs saving from dark forces. The evil mad scientist Badbert prepares to unleash his nefarious plans upon an unsuspecting world as soon as he finds the perfect equilibrium of darkness, malice, and madness. Bwahahaha!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your controller and navigate ZX8000 through his mission to thwart Badbert’s evil plans! Become the robot who saves the world!

ABOUT BZZZT

BZZZT is a fast-paced “jump-dash-run” platformer that combines a nostalgic pixel-art look with a modern gameplay design. It was almost single-handedly made by one developer – Karel Matejka, known as KO.DLL, as a tribute to beloved classic games.

Inspired by the 80’s tech revolution, this insanely detailed, pixel-art precision platformer transports you back in time, where you’ll get to experience a thrilling adventure, cleverly designed levels, a whole plethora of unlockable skills, and intense boss fights!

BZZZT – MAIN FEATURES

• Choose from various difficulty levels, from casual to hardcore, depending on whether you’re a beginner or an expert in platformer games.
• Enjoy insanely precise and intuitive controls that will allow you to do what you want, when you want, and exactly the way you want.
• Test your limits in exciting time challenges.
• Compete with others in either global or friend leaderboards.
• Experience rich environments with ever-changing gameplay mechanics.
• Try surviving and bringing your gameplay style to perfection to get ready for intense boss fights.
• Optional permadeath mode.
• Immerse yourself in the beautiful retro soundtrack made by Martin Linda, the creator of Rytmik Ultimate/Studio.

BZZZT was developed by Czech developer KO.DLL and published by the Czech Cinemax Games. The game is available on Steam and will launch on Nintendo Switch on September 19th this year.

More information about the game can be found on the publisher’s website, Steam, and the Nintendo eShop.

ABOUT KO.DLL

Karel Matejka, known as KO.DLL, is an artist who started his career as an illustrator and a graphic novel artist. Soon after he got his hands on his first computers, he started making games, which earned him the status of one of the first pioneers who started the gaming industry in the Czech Republic. His unique and multi-genre art style brought him worldwide popularity. Although his main passions are all art forms, he’s also a coder, a game designer, a terrific chef, and a dedicated friend. Above all, he’s a hard-working game lover with a dream to make games the old way again and pay homage to all the great games from the ’80s that – like so many of us – have formed his style and passions.

ABOUT CINEMAX GAMES

Cinemax is an independent studio based in Prague, Czechia. The studio has a track record of 40 titles published on various platforms, including Steam, iOS, and Nintendo eShop. https://cinemax.cz

PARIS — Sept. 5, 2024 — Embark on new adventures with Expeditions: A MudRunner Game’s new “Season 1: Cave Odyssey,” launching today on all platforms alongside the highly anticipated rollout of co-op mode on consoles (already available on PC). Watch today’s Season 1 launch trailer to discover its new content and try the game during its Free Weekend on Steam, running today to September 9. Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, the free co-op mode, and Season 1 are all available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

It’s dangerous to go alone!

The free co-op mode arrives today on consoles! Already available on PC, co-op adds a new layer of excitement to your explorations as you can now team up with up to three players. Work together to make scientific progress!

Introducing Season 1: “Cave Odyssey”

Season 1 takes you into uncharted territory. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or newcomer, “Cave Odyssey” lets you unearth deeply buried secrets in an all-new cave environment. For the first time in the MudRunner series, explore huge labyrinthine tunnels alone or with friends, where rare gems and mysterious unknown civilization records are hidden. Collect these precious stones and take part in a unique scientific discovery, but be careful to adapt your driving to this environment – it’s far more treacherous than the surface already is!

Two new vehicles make their appearance in the garage to help you navigate the 14 expeditions, 12 contracts and 11 tasks found in “Cave Odyssey”: the Step 72-49 “Albatross,” a sturdy six-wheeled vehicle, and the Shiba Overlander, a maneuverable scout ideal for tight spaces. You can also get the support of two specialists, Nava Desayi and Solveig Friedenlund, an Operator and Jaeger whose abilities make expeditions easier by improving drone speed and marking airdrops and shortcuts.

New content drops for free

In addition to Season 1 content included for Year Pass owners, new gameplay content is also here today free for all players: the Step 33-64 “Crocodile” high-clearance truck, the GPS Tracker tool, which can be placed on equipment caches to automatically sell their content, and the Helipad module, with the ability to teleport immediately to another vehicle from base.

Expeditions will continue to offer a ton of free content, including new game mechanics, specialists, and vehicles, alongside all the new paid features included as part of the Year 1 Pass, including a Season 2 full of surprises. We thank you for your continuous support since the launch of the game. For more details, visit the Steam page to check out the content roadmap.

The underground adventure awaits!

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is available today on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store. Grab the Supreme Edition or Year 1 Edition to get your hands on the Year Pass and exclusive content. Try the game during its Free Weekend on Steam, going on today until September 9.

For more information, visit the official Focus Store page.