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Guardian Tales celebrates 4th anniversary with a chance for 150 free summons! 

Filled with celebratory events with free summons, a new in-game card gift, attendance rewards, and a brand-new hero

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — July 23, 2024 | Happy birthday, Guardian Tales. That’s right, this global hit RPG is turning four on July 23. To celebrate, Kakao Games is excited to announce a series of celebratory events filled with plentiful rewards and the new hero, Fairy Dabin.

From today, players will be able to rack up 150 free summons for a limited time. These can be used to unlock heroes including the brand-new character, Fairy Dabin! Armed with cannons, this new hero isn’t your typical fairy: a fighter for the freedom and protection of her kind, Dabin battles the Sea Witch in the hopes of blasting away this threat for good. Can she defeat this demon of the depths or will the watery witch overwhelm her?

Players can log into the game right now and claim a 3,000 Gem gift and also participate in Heavenhold Marble event and special attendance to obtain enough resources to fully max out a hero, among other unique rewards.

Moreover, players who log into the game now will receive a free Maestra Future Princess special costume, a stunning outfit that was revealed during the Symphony Tales live orchestra event (video).

Fans can also expect a series of additional community events to be held via the official Guardian Tales social media channels (X, Facebook and Discord) where even more rewards will be up for grabs, so join the Discord and follow Guardian Tales on X and Facebook to make sure not to miss out.

To celebrate the 4th anniversary, a special live stream will be aired on the official Kakao Games Twitch channel on July 23 2PM PT/5PM ET where exclusive Twitch drops will be enabled and an exclusive coupon containing the Epic Limit Breaking Hammer will be revealed to viewers just for tuning in. 

With heaps of free summons, rewards, all-new characters and cosmetics, there’s plenty to encourage players to join the 4th anniversary festivities.

About Guardian Tales

Guardian Tales is a new game from Kong Studios that unites charming pixel art graphics and action-adventure dungeon crawling linked together by a journey travelling a rich diversity of worlds, inspired by the history of gaming.

About Kong Studios

Kong Studios, Inc. is a startup headquartered in Silicon Valley of the U.S. The studio focuses on developing games with unique and new gameplay perspectives. The studio has so far released Dungeon Link and is now working on Guardian Tales for worldwide service. 

About Kakao Games

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

Tamagotchi-Like Virtual Pet Sim Weyrdlets, Where Wholesome Vibes Meet a Tackled Task List, Available Now

Productivity has never looked so cute than in the new free-to-play release from Malaysian Indie Studio Weyrdworks

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (July 23, 2024) — It’s time to get weyrd! Today, Malaysian indie studio Weyrdworks, whose creators are known for popular titles like Velocibox and Super SteamPuff, are beyond thrilled to announce the launch of Weyrdlets: the innovative virtual pet game that blends entertainment with daily productivity and creative relaxation on PC via Steam.

Harkening to the nostalgia of the early 2000s, Weyrdlets melds the best of titles like Nintendogs and Tamagotchi while also aiding players in day-to-day tasks. What’s better than a kawaii little creature keeping them company? Helping with completing the dreaded to-do list, of course!

While raising their pets up, players can collect charming items, personalize their pet’s appearance with various accessories, and embrace their inner interior designer, curating their pet’s home, furniture, and overall vibe. 

There’s time for work among all the fun and games, though! When they’re not waddling around and being adorable, the Weyrdlets also assist with daily activities through features like the integrated Pomodoro Timer and To-Do list. Plus, while they idle, they accumulate coins—in-game currency that allows players to purchase even more delightful items within the game!

Key Features of Weyrdlets:

  • Adopt a Virtual Desktop Pet: Experience adopting a unique virtual pet with quirky behaviors. Just like in reality, engage in lifelike interactions—pet, grab, feed, and play with your companion both in-game and on your desktop! 
  • Work and Chill Together: Turn work into play with your companion! Bring your pet onto the desktop to watch videos with you, roam around, and beat stress while you study, tackle emails, or doomscroll. 
  • Personalize and Customize: Personalize your pet and its environment with accessories and stickers, from Viking hats and shades to charming home decor. Express your style and creativity by decorating both your pet and its home with flair! 
  • Pet-Centric Productivity: Increase your productivity with in-game tools on your desktop, including a Pomodoro Timer and a To-Do list. Enjoy enhanced focus and efficiency while your companion keeps you company.  
  • Mental Health Tracker: Wind down at the end of the day and log how you feel. Track your mood and mental health changes over time, and learn to practice mindfulness with your little on-screen buddy.

Weyrdlets is now available free-to-play on Windows PC via Steam.

About Weyrdworks

Weyrdworks is a Malaysian video game development studio known for its award-winning eccentric games and a penchant for tinkering with experimental interactive experiences.

Founded by Shawn Beck and JT Yean after collaborating on the hit Steam and PlayStation title Velocibox, the duo then formed Weyrdworks Studios in 2016. Their first title, Super SteamPuff garnered numerous awards including the coveted Best of Apple App Store 2016, winning the hearts of Apple’s games editorial team.

The studio’s next title is Weyrdlets, which aims to redefine the virtual pet sim genre with a game that is adorable, accessible, and a useful tool in players’ lives.

WARCANA REVEALS IT WILL LAUNCH 15TH AUGUST 

SNIPE, BUILD AND SMITE THE BATTLEFIELD IN A NEW DEMO AVAILABLE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY 

Tuesday 23rd July – 1000 Orks are happy to share that WARCANA will launch on Steam on the 15th of August, allowing players to take up the mantle of a formidable magician battling hordes of chaotic monstrous enemies. To celebrate this news, you can prepare for the upcoming chaos with the new WARCANA Demo that is live right now and will be playable for one week.  

The new demo will include access to some brand-new features and game modes including Battle Royale, Stream Sniper, Deckbuilding and Smite Ability.  

Key features of this demo:  

In Battle Royale, players can participate in epic battles with up to 30 others, each competing against two opponents at the same time. 

Stream Sniper is a 1 vs 29 mode that features a unique game experience. The host will be able to set special modifiers that impact the game’s balance along with global settings like round time, map choice and more. 
 
The team have heard your war cry for having the ability to create your own decks. The Occultism, Void Forging and Fay Calling devotions are now available within the Deck-builder.   

WARCANA is a fantasy inspired base defense, RTS game with a deck-building mechanic. Face hundreds of thousands of unrelenting monsters in a battle royale between 30 other mighty magicians. To stay up to date follow the game on Steam and X

About 1000 Orks 

1000 orks is a game studio based in Germany who are working on Warcana, a fantasy inspired real-time base defence strategy game, funded by nordmedia. 

About Team17 Digital  

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.

It’s Terry’s Time to Hit the Streets in Street Fighter 6 This Fall!

London (July 23, 2024) Terry finally arrives to fight in Street Fighter™ 6 this fall, with the debut of a first-look trailer at his in-game action at this year’s historic Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2024! The charismatic, pony-tailed fighter, and first-ever guest character in the Street Fighter™ series, Terry Bogard, from SNK’s Fatal Fury series, will be available to play in all three modes of Street Fighter 6 (World Tour, Fighting Ground, Battle Hub) across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam! Congratulations to the Evo 2024 Street Fighter 6 champion Punk as well as the more than 5,000+ Evo competitors who keep our fighting spirit alive as Street Fighter 6 tops its second consecutive year as the game with the most registrants for this year’s tournament!

Watch the cinematic teaser showcasing Terry’s first in-game look on YouTube.

Players can continue wreaking havoc as the recently released crime syndicate boss M. Bison as part of the Year 2 character roster, and enjoy fighting as Terry Bogard when he drops this fall!

Terry Bogard, the Legendary Hungry Wolf, will be unlocked for players who own or purchase the Year 2 Character Pass or Year 2 Ultimate Pass. The conniving M. Bison and charismatic Terry will be joined by the legendary Mai (Early 2025) and Elena (Spring 2025) to round out the Year 2 character roster. Let’s welcome them, as Mai will be the second-ever guest character to step into the Street Fighter universe, and Elena will return for the first time since Street Fighter™ IV.

About Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6, having sold more than three million units since launch, is available now and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting Street Fighter 6 action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

THE KING OF IRON FIST RETURNS TO TEKKEN 8 IN FIRST-EVER FREE STORY EXPANSION FOR THE SERIES ANNOUNCED AT EVO

TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2024 FINALS LOCATION ALSO REVEALED AT EVO 2024

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. revives Heihachi Mishima, the King of Iron Fist, in a new character reveal trailer debuted at EVO 2024. Revealed as the next DLC character, Heihachi will return to the TEKKEN roster in Fall 2024. The DLC is the third since the launch of the game, bringing back fan-favorite characters including Eddy Gordo and Lidia Sobieska. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN™ 8 harnesses Unreal® Engine 5 to bring new weight and atmosphere to the game’s battles, with every character remodelled in stunning detail and new dynamic and destructible environments added to the game. TEKKEN 8 is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information on the game, please visit https://tekken.com/.  

Check out the TEKKEN 8 – Heihachi Mishima Reveal Trailer here:

For the first time ever in TEKKEN history, TEKKEN 8 adds an entirely new chapter to its story mode, expanding on “The Dark Awakens” storyline, which continues the clash between the Kazama and Mishima families. “The Dark Awakens” story mode expansion will be available as a free update for all TEKKEN 8 players.

Following an epic conclusion to the EVO 2024 finals resulting in a newly crowned champion, Arslan Ash, the company also announced the location of the 2024 Tekken World Tour Finals. The finals will be held in Tokyo, Japan on December 8, 2024, with group stages for Global and Regional Leaderboards beginning December 5. For more information about finals, the TEKKEN World Tour 2024 tournament portal can be accessed at https://tekkenworldtour.com.

Check out the all-new TEKKEN World Tour 2024 Finals announcement trailer here:

For more information onTEKKEN 8 and other products from Bandai Namco Europe, please visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu. Follow us on X at: https://twitter.com/TEKKEN.

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco 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 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 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

TEKKEN™8 & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Press Release © 2024 Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Microids shows three exciting titles at Gamescom 2024

Empire of the Ants, Flint:Treasure of Oblivion and The Smurfs: Dreams are playable in the B2C area.

Sydney, Australia, 23 July, 2024 – Microids, the renowned French video game publisher, are excited to announce their participation at this year’s gamescom. From August 21 to 25, 2024, visitors to Hall 6, booth B060 (at the Astragon Entertainment/Microids booth) will have the opportunity to experience first-hand three of the publisher’s latest and most exciting titles. 

Not only insect fans but also strategy lovers should not miss the presentation of Empire of the Ants! Inspired by Bernard Werber’s iconic saga, players take on the role of a brave ant named 103.683e in the third-person view. An exciting adventure awaits them, in which they must lead an ant colony to prosperity through tactical and strategic battles in a world of epic scale. Strategy, exploration, combat and alliances with the local wildlife are essential to overcome the many challenges that await players.

Those who don’t need solid ground under their feet and would rather embark on a pirate adventure can look forward to Flint: Treasure of Oblivion. Players are transported back to the golden age of piracy in this turn-based tactical RPG and join Captain Flint, his second-in-command Billy Bones and their band of veterans of the seas in search of a legendary treasure that promises freedom and riches!

What goes on in the head of a sleeping Smurf? Gamescom visitors can find out in The Smurfs – Dreams. Gargamel has hatched another diabolical plan… This time he has cast a cunning spell on the Sarsaparilla bushes, the Smurfs’ favorite food, to put our little friends into a deep sleep. Players embark on a magical expedition to awaken all the Smurfs before Gargamel reaches their village. In a world where dreams can turn into nightmares, the fate of the Smurf Village is in your hands alone!

At the /Astragon Entertainment/Microids booth in Hall 6 (booth B060), visitors can be among the first to try out these exciting new games. We look forward to seeing you at gamescom 2024!

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher founded in 1985. Today, Microids’ editorial strategy revolves around four major areas: adventure games, racing games, retrogaming, and games based on strong licenses. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, GO Nagai, Charles Cecil, Paul Cuisset, etc.), Microids has established itself as a major player in the international video game industry. By leveraging well-known licenses, Microids reaches a wide audience and offers players original adventures featuring beloved characters.

About Tower Five

Tower Five is an independent video game studio located in the charming coastal city of La Rochelle. Founded in 2017 by passionate video game enthusiasts, each with their own area of expertise in art, technology, and design, Tower Five is dedicated to creating captivating real-time strategy games for consoles such as the PS5, Xbox, and Switch.

Our founders, each with over 20 years of experience, have combined their skills to bring a unique approach to video game development. At Tower Five, we believe in creative freedom and responsibility towards our players. As a small independent studio, we strive to create enriching and memorable gaming experiences for our community.

About Ocellus Services

At Ocellus Services, we are passionate experts in the art and development of stylized video games. We collaborate with the biggest names in the industry while also cultivating our own universes within Ocellus Games. Our team is capable of handling the entire creative process, from pre-production to post-production, adapting our skills to any type of project, regardless of its size, genre, or platform.

The games, brands, and videos we have contributed to have amassed billions of downloads and views, demonstrating our impact in our favorite industry, gaming!

About Savage Level

Savage Level is a French game development studio committed to the concepts of community and inclusivity, where everyone is welcome. We develop AA games with the intention of immersing players in rich universes, offering deep yet accessible gameplay, and paying special attention to an artistic direction rooted in traditional arts. Savage Level games are designed for consoles and PC.

Enter the Chronosphere Brings Interstellar Megastructures to Tiny Teams 2024

Media and content creator preview builds available

MELBOURNE, Australia – July 22, 2024 – Enter the Chronosphere, the psychedelic turn-based bullet hell roguelike developed by Effort Star and published by Joystick Ventures, bends reality with an appearance at Yogscast’s Tiny Teams 2024 from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Thursday, Aug. 15.

While Effort Star prepares the next opportunity for the general public to go hands-on, fans can now follow the studio’s TikTok. Catch up on the latest development updates from the team, watch some of the exciting moments that can occur with all the mayhem when time unfreezes, and enjoy some humorous clips from the many, many deaths that will occur.

In Enter the Chronosphere, flow freely between turn-based tactics and real-time action as time only advances when actions are taken. Bullets will hang in the air while you plan your turn, allowing precise tactical plays while under pressure and rapid, decisive gameplay when not.

Wield multidimensional weapons like insectoid ovipositors, face-melting Disintegrators, swift rapiers and double barreled shotguns. Fight through consumed alien worlds to the heart of each planet-eating Chronosphere. Find devastating combos of character abilities and weaponry, and save reality itself.

“We’re making this for people who love turn-based games but wish they played faster,” says Rhys, Director at Effort Star. “Turns out it’s also good for people who like fast games but are constantly being distracted by a baby or a kitten.”

Enter the Chronosphere takes part in Tiny Teams from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Thursday, Aug. 15. Follow Tiny Teams on social media and join the event’s official Discord for more event details, and be sure to check out all the new games showcased alongside Enter the Chronosphere in this year’s event.

For more information on Enter the Chronosphere, check out developer Effort Star’s TikTok account and official website, follow Effort Star and publisher Joystick Ventures on social media, and join the game’s official Discord.

About Effort Star

Effort Star is an indie game developer based in Melbourne, Australia. They strive to create experiences that feel amazing to play and reward players for developing their individual play style. They put gameplay first with challenges that require learning and growth to overcome.

About Joystick Ventures

Joystick Ventures is a California-based investing and publishing company whose main goal is to encourage indie developers to stay honest and promote experimentation to push the limits of game design across all genres, styles, and geographies. They are most known for their 2022 release, Lost in Play, which has sold more than 200,000 copies.

Punch Club 2: Iron Fist DLC Charges Up Mechanical Haymakers on PC, Consoles Today

The robot fighter league epic will also arrive on iOS devices on August 22, 2024

SEATTLE – July 22, 2024 – Punch Club 2, the fighter management simulator from developer Lazy Bear Games (Graveyard Keeper) and publisher tinyBuild, dodges and weaves with an epic counterpunch in the Iron Fist DLC, available on PC via Steam, Epic Game Store, GOG, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S today. Build fully customizable leagues to share with other players as part of a Steam exclusive update available now. 

A new challenger approaches! The “Iron Fist” DLC welcomes returning fighters to an all-new story featuring robots, a worn-down workshop, and a new AI teammate, MoMMi (Modern Massive Microwave). Work together, since two brains (sort of) are better than one, and train a rusty robot into tip-top shape. Compete in the new Robot League to pummel through the Secret Robot Society and discover the AI’s companion’s true intentions for all of humanity. 

Spruce up the robotic comrade through cybernetic enhancements available in the new Robot Path, from stat upgrades to powerful punches capable of landing a one-hit KO. Choose from dozens of designs and shapes with a spectrum of colors, new skills and kicks, to highlight the boxing spirit. Together with MoMMi, upgrade the workshop to gain access to additional robotic buffs with a robust skill tree to create the most technical robot fighter ever. 

Through a Steam exclusive update, aspiring fighters can dream up and design fighting leagues. Craft a fully customizable league from modifiable fighters to unique rewards using Steam Workshop. Upload leagues online for the world to compete in, or bring the fight to others and become world champion.

Punch Club 2: Iron Fist DLC is available now on Windows PC via Steam, Epic Game Store, GOG, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S for $9.99 USD, with the iOS version launching on August 22, 2024. A 10% launch discount is available for the DLC on Steam only, as well as the Punch Club 2: Complete Edition which bundles the base game and DLC together.

For more information, visit the developers’ official website, follow @LazyBearGames and @tinyBuild on X (formerly Twitter), and wishlist the DLC on Steam.

About tinyBuild

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

About Lazy Bear Games

Lazy Bear Games is an international studio based in Lithuania founded 13 years ago as a ‘Game Jam’ Studio! In this time, they’ve created three beloved IPs, Graveyard Keeper, Swag and Sorcery, and Punch Club!

MULTIPLAYER MURDERFEST STABBY STYLISHLY SINKS ITS BLADES ONTO META QUEST HEADSETS JULY 25

Stab, Stab, And Stab Again While Parkouring Across A Noir Universe Where Assassins Are As Sharp As The Weapons They Wield

LOS ANGELES – JULY 22, 2024 – Cutting-edge VR developer Soaring Roc Studio announced today that Stabby, an original pulse-pounding multiplayer assassination menace, will launch across Meta Quest 2 and 3 headsets on July 25. Scale buildings and parkour across rooftops in a noir realm where up to six online players can compete to become the world’s best stabber. Master realistic physics-driven gameplay to get the drop on your target before something pointy finds you first.

As its name suggests, Stabby will make backstabbing friends easy to learn, but tough to master. Thankfully, players will be able to hone the art of skewering just about everything in five offline levels. Each challenge will be scored by a 3-star rating system based on time completed, encouraging players to impale and bail as quickly as possible to attain better rewards.

Once you’ve got a good grip on things, head into multiplayer and become a pro at piercing pricks with three online modes – Classic, King of the Hill, and Stab Tag – each of which encourages distinct playstyles. Assassinate in style to earn exclusive skins and gear to show off. Your mom might even say, “Look at you, you stabbing little monster!”

Designed to make VR players think creatively while having fun, Stabby will make you glad you stabbed on a daily basis.

Wishlist Stabby today ahead of its launch for Meta Quest 2 and 3 on July 25, 2024.

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ABOUT ROGUE GAMES

Rogue, founded by industry leaders with more than 150+ years of games publishing experience, brings innovative and distinct games to the masses. Its extensive portfolio of games, which spans console, PC, and mobile, features award-winning hit titles including Arcanium, Dust & Neon, Highwater, Cookie Cutter, and Wonderputt Forever.

Rogue is headquartered in San Mateo with additional offices in Seattle.

Second Half of 1.1 Update for Wuthering Waves Out Now

SECOND PHASE OF ARPG WUTHERING WAVES VERSION 1.1 AVAILABLE NOW WITH MAJOR CONTENT OPTIMIZATION, GAME PERFORMANCE, 5-STAR CHARACTER CHANGLI BANNER AND IN-GAME EVENTS

Two In Game Events Kick Off Today – Vermillion’s Ploy Resonator Convene Featuring Boosted Drop Rate for Changli And Blazing Brilliance Weapon Convene With Boosted Drop Rates for Five Star Weapons

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – JULY 22, 2024 – Kuro Games has announced that the second half of version 1.1 is now available for its open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves. The second half of the update includes a hot fix that offers major content optimization, and significantly improved game performance. In addition to overhauled game performance 1.1 now includes a full character banner for 5-star character Changli, and two new in-game events that kickoff today.
 
Watch the Changli Profile Video HERE:

Changli is a counselor to the Jinzhou Magistrate, whose main attribute is Fusion. The first event kicking off today is Vermillion’s Ploy, a featured Resonator Convene with boosted drop rate to summon 5-Star Resonator: Changli, and 4-Star Resonators: Taoqi, Baizhi, and Mortefi. The second event is Featured Weapon Convene – Absolute Pulsation Blazing Brilliance – that gives players boosted drop rates to acquire 5-Star Weapon; Blazing Brilliance, 4-Star Weapons; Comet Flare, Overture, and Undying Flame! Available for download on the App Store, Google Play, and PC, the Wuthering Waves character and weapon events are available for a limited time as they will end on August 14.

Changli wears a gentle smile, with scarlet hair styled in tails that mimic the feather of the legendary phoenix spirit bird. Attributing to Fusion, Changli channels her Forte, a flame of “True Sight” that ignites between her eyebrows, and turns her outer robe into flames. Changli is a dreamer, who has always wished for a world filled with peace and prosperity, spending free time examining the dynamics of our world through a Weiqi game mirror, contemplating the constant flux and transformation. Changli’s resonance source aligns with the shifting patterns of flames, exuding a strong Syntony reaction; however, the cause of Changli’s awakening remains unclear – no other resonance patterns with over 60% similarity rate have been found.

Vermillions Ploy Featured Resonator Convene features a boosted drop rate for Changli, during the event, boosted drop rates for 5-star Resonator: Changli, 4-Star Resonators: Taoqi, Baizhi, and Mortefi! Players must reach union level 8 or complete the combat trial in First Resonance and activate Convene function. Vermillion’s Ploy is a featured Resonator Convene event banner that uses Radiant Tides to convene. Players are guaranteed at least one 4-Star or higher rarity Resonator or weapon every 10 attempts.

Absolute Pulsation Featured Weapon Convene: Boosted Drop Rate for Blazing Brilliance features drop rates for 5-Star Weapon: Blazing Brilliance, 4-Star Weapons: Comet Flare, Overture and Undying Flame. Players must reach union level 8 or complete the combat trial in first resonance and active convene function.
 
Wuthering Waves has two more in-game events happening right now: the Lollo Campaign where Maji the administrator of Junzhou Lollo Logistics is recruiting assistants for his new campaigns, and Tactical Simulacra a limited-time battle challenge where The Academy is introducing a technology that simulates formidable adversaries to enhance soldier training in the Simulation Challenge. Both of these events will end on August 8 at 3:39 server time.
 
Nominated for Best Visual/Audio Accomplishment and Game of the Year* Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breath-taking art and atmosphere, and addcitive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
 
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ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.

Kuro Games independently developed “Punishing: Gray Raven”, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, it’s recently released new open-world ARPG “Wuthering Waves” is receiving the same public reception.