Zynga and Socialpoint Commemorate A Decade Of Dots with Exclusive In-game Features and Events

Barcelona, Spain – June 11, 2024 – Socialpoint, a leading mobile gaming studio and subsidiary of Zynga, today announced limited-time in-game events and a refreshed visual look for its popular title, Two Dots, in celebration of its 10th anniversary. 

Two Dots is a minimalist puzzle game known for its colorful art, relaxing soundtrack, and adventurous nature. Until July 8, the game will feature a refreshed look and feel, including a new app icon, app logo, loading screen, and daily login calendar. Additionally, players can look forward to new features such as the power Cosmic Blast booster and Scavenger Hunt Hub as well as exclusive events as part of this special update.

“We are thrilled to offer our players a unique and immersive experience with this limited-time makeover and series of fun events,” said Chloé Touitou, VP Product at Socialpoint. “It’s our way of celebrating ten years of Two Dots and showing appreciation to our loyal community. Players are invited to join the party through lots of exclusive new activities, including the favourite side game, Scavenger Hunts”.

Key Features:

• Cosmic Blast: Introducing a new powerful booster to help players blast through even the most challenging levels.
• Scavenger Hunt Hub: Makes more Scavenger Hunts available to players than ever before!

Exclusive Events:

• 2 Birthday Flips (June 11 – 30): Emily’s and Uncle Jack’s interconnected Flips, named after the two main characters.
• Beloved Barcelona (June 12 – July 2): A unique scavenger hunt paying tribute to Socialpoint’s home city, Barcelona.
• Transformed Scavenger Hunts (June 15 – July 8): The players’ favourite maps, adopting a new form and hiding special anniversary-themed objects.
• Anniversary Treasure Hunt (June 13 – 17):Players can beat seven special levels to earn a rare collectible.
• Special Offers: Better Booster and Gold bundles giving players more rewards for the same price.
• Treasure Trunk, the newly introduced chained offers in a special anniversary edition.

The limited-time rebranding and new features will be available until July 8, but the anniversary celebrations will go on all year as even more new features and improvements are introduced. Players can look forward to exclusive content, special events, and more as part of this exciting update. Download Two Dots today!

ABOUT SOCIALPOINT

Socialpoint is a world-renowned game developer and publisher specializing in mobile gaming. A wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and member of Zynga Inc., the company accumulates over 860 million downloads of world-renowned hits such as Dragon City, Two Dots, Top Troops, and Monster Legends. 

Ready to get weyrd? We hope so because today, Malaysian indie studio Weyrdworks is thrilled to reveal that its free-to-play virtual pet sim Weyrdlets will launch on Windows PC on July 23! The demo is also part of Steam Next Fest, showcasing its wholesome approach to encouraging focus and enhancing task efficiency. 

Watch the Weyrdlets release date trailer here:

Described by some as “Animal Crossing meets Nintendogs,” Weyrdlets is a desktop virtual pet game that seamlessly blends cute pet-caretaking relaxation with the feeling of accomplishment via genuine productivity. Weyrdlets also features Twitch integration, allowing streamers to engage with their communities during co-working streams or while queuing up in their favorite multiplayer titles.

While you immerse yourself in your work, utilizing features like the integrated Pomodoro Timer and To-Do list, your Weyrdlet will roam around the screen, keeping you company. Additionally, while your pet idles, it earns coins— in-game currency that lets you buy items to customize your pet’s looks and decorate their home!

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 your pet and its home with flair!
• Pet-Centric Productivity: Increase your productivity with in-game tools on your desktop, including a Pomodoro timer, a to-do list, and then wind down with a daily self-reflection logger. Enjoy enhanced focus and efficiency while your companion keeps you company. 

The Weyrdlets demo is available now on Windows PC via Steam, with a full release date of July 23, 2024.

Stay up-to-date on all things Weyrdlets by following on X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube,  and Twitch, and join the community on Discord.

During the Summer Game Fest showcase that took place over the weekend, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced the brand-new action-adventure game, LEGO Horizon Adventures. The game will be launched during Holiday 2024. 

Co-developed by Guerrilla and Studio Gobo, LEGO Horizon Adventures is a playful and light-hearted story inspired by the events of the world of Horizon. Players can get their first look via the announcement trailer below:

In a distant future, the land is made of LEGO bricks and incredible dinosaur-like machines roam the Earth. Aloy, the game’s leading hero, is found in a cave as a baby and raised by a grizzled huntsman called Rost, who teaches her the way of the wilds. One day, Aloy embarks on a quest to discover her true destiny. Guided by a thousand-year-old hologram of a scientist called Elisabet, Aloy must confront Helis, the leader of a group of sun worshipers who bow to an Ancient Evil shrouded in mystery. There’s much more in store for Aloy and her friends, as their adventure sends them across the tallest mountains and deepest cauldrons — all beautifully recreated in LEGO elements. 

Follow your own adventure or share the fun with another player via couch or online co-op*. LEGO Horizon Adventures has been designed for two-player action without the need for split-screen, providing an opportunity for family and friends to develop connections through collaborative play. 

There’s plenty of brick-based fun to be had too. Give the village of Mother’s Heart a makeover, decorating it in delightful ways to unlock unique LEGO buildings and ornaments. You can even dish out hilarious outfits for your friends to wear!

To find out more, head to the PlayStation Blog, and keep up with the latest news from PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

Sydney, Australia – 11 JUNE 2024 – Dead Island 2, the multi-award nominated Action RPG is coming to the Mac. Available later this year, via the Mac App Store, the game lets players explore an iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles (or HELL-A, as we like to call it).

Dead Island 2 runs natively on Macs with Apple silicon, featuring incredible performance, smooth and immersive gameplay, with support for software technologies in macOS like HDR and MetalFX Upscaling.

In the game, a deadly outbreak is spreading across the city, turning inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, you have to uncover the truth behind the chaos and discover who – or what – you are.

Facing a legion of undead foes (each with their own mutations, attacks and LA-themed variations) all hell-bent on your grizzly destruction; you have a plethora of weapons to dispense ultraviolence and, hopefully, survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

See You In HELL-A.

ABOUT DEEP SILVER

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit http://www.deepsilver.com

ABOUT DAMBUSTER STUDIOS

Dambuster Studios is a AAA game developer of almost 200 designers, artists, animators, and software engineers with a heritage spanning 25 years. For more information, please visit http://www.DSDambuster.com

About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

Magical Sport Comes to Life in Fast-Paced Game Featuring Fan Favorite Characters and Iconic Environments  

Warner Bros. Games have announced Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, featuring the legendary magical sport introduced by the Harry Potter books and films. Fans and gamers will be able to immerse themselves into the enchanting world of Quidditch through solo play, cooperative online matches with friends or in competitive online player vs. player games.  

Developed by Unbroken Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Standard Edition will release worldwide on Sept. 3 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ system, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)  Additionally, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions* will be available at no extra charge to all PlayStation Plus members from Sept 3 to Sept. 30, 2024. 

Featuring iconic wizarding world locations, characters, and references that fans will love, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions highlights the rush of flying across legendary arenas as either a Beater, Chaser, Keeper or Seeker in a variety of modes. From backyard battles in the Weasley Burrow to high-stakes showdowns at the Quidditch World Cup, players will soar into legendary arenas playing as – or against – iconic characters such as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and many other quintessential characters. And as a special gift, players who own Hogwarts Legacy will receive the Bonus Legacy Pack** when they download Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and connect to their WB Games account. 

“Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions gives fans a chance to delve further into the Harry Potter world with the thrill of playing this beloved, fantastical sport,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “The team has worked to capture the spirit of Quidditch, including iconic characters and never-before-seen areas of the wizarding world.”

“The team is excited to unveil Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and showcase our take of this magical sport,” said, Paul Ohanian, Chief Executive Officer, Unbroken Studios. “We’ve worked hard for years to create a Quidditch game to play solo or with friends, that is an authentic representation of the fan-favorite sport.”  

To learn more about Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, visit https://www.quidditchchampions.com/ or join the conversation on Facebook, X, Instagram, Discord, and YouTube. 

About Warner Bros. Games  

Warner Bros. Games is a part of Global Streaming and Games for Warner Bros. Discovery and a premier worldwide publisher, developer and licensor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based game titles. Additional information can be found at WBGames.com. 

About Portkey Games

Portkey Games, from Warner Bros. Games, is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and video game experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. Portkey Games offers players the opportunity to make their own narrative choices and engage with the Wizarding World setting to create new and unique experiences. The label was created to bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve into the magic of the Wizarding World in immersive ways where they can define their own Wizarding World story. 

About Unbroken 

Unbroken Studios is an LA-based team of 100 developers with proven track records of working on some of the most memorable franchises in games. Celebrating their 11th year of operations in 2024, Unbroken has released two previous titles for PC and mobile. Unbroken Studios also has a separate team providing co-development on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League with Rocksteady Studios. 

*Standard Edition available from 03/09/24 – 30/09/24. Monthly Games accessible for duration of PS Plus subscription only. PS Plus is an ongoing subscription with recurring fees until cancelled. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms. 

**Exclusively in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions for all Hogwarts Legacy players. You must own a copy of Hogwarts Legacy and connect it to your WB Games account. 

HARRY POTTER: QUIDDITCH CHAMPIONS software © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Unbroken Studios. All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. 

Crush Nazis with Science in Sumerian Six, an Alternate History Tactical Adventure

Artificer (Showgunners) and Devolver Digital have pulled the pin and lobbed another game announcement over the summer showcase battlefield, exploding with the reveal of Sumerian Six, a real-time tactical stealth adventure that plunges an unlikely team of commando scientists behind enemy lines to fight Nazis, uncover arcane mysteries, and wield experimental technology to turn the tide of WWII.
 
Announced during the PC Gaming Show, Sumerian Six follows the Enigma Squad, a team of heroes composed of the world’s greatest scientists who must combine their skills to conduct secret missions in their fight against the Third Reich. Tactics-enthusiasts can get a taste of what’s in store by heading directly to Steam and downloading the demo, which features the opening two chapters.

Embark on a thrilling journey across multiple continents alongside allies such as the exiled chemist Rosa Reznick, Wojtek the Werebear, and the esoteric psychoanalyst Siegfried von Adelsberg. Dispose of your enemies by using each team member’s unique set of abilities inspired by their fields of expertise, and learn to master the art of chaining them together for devastating effects if you hope to be successful.
 
As you delve deeper into the Nazi plot, you’ll encounter occult-scientific weapons and ancient Sumerian artefacts linked to Kammler’s machinations. A grim future awaits you should the Nazis be victorious, so do your best to prevent that dark timeline from coming true in this real-time tactical stealth adventure.
 
Demon Nazis
Led by Hans Kammler, a former member of your Squad, the Nazis tap into the occult to create the ultimate Wunderwaffe. Face off against heavily armed, mutated, and supernaturally charged forces, and put your strategic abilities and dexterity to the ultimate test.
 
Playful Violence Meets Super Science
Sneak your way around Nazi strongholds and dispatch the ever-present watchmen in a variety of ways before taking on the more serious threats before you. Combine your team’s dynamic powers in creative displays of tactical might.
 
Travel the World
Inspired by real places and events, Sumerian Six takes you on a journey through an alternate history where folk stories and conspiracy theories are as real as the Nazi threat.

Fans can get a first taste of what’s in store with Storm in a Teacup’s dark sci-fi fantasy world

Following the exciting new story thread trailer that was revealed on the recent PC Gaming Showcase, developer Storm in a Teacup and publisher ESDigital Games are excited to announce the launch of a Steam demo for the highly anticipated sci-fi stealth action-adventure game Steel Seed. 

The Steel Seed playable demo is available as part of today’s Steam Next Fest and offers players the chance to enter a future world ravaged by a devastating natural disaster where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. The demo introduces the protagonist, Zoe, and her drone companion KOBY as they explore the vast environments of the facility, striving to unlock the secrets held within. Take your time to explore the sci-fi environments and learn stealth moves to slip by the robotic enemies. If things get too hot, you will be able to defend yourself by using KOBY’s special skills or by jumping into direct combat against your enemies.

Watch the Steel Seed Steam demo reveal trailer below:

Steel Seed features: 

• Immersive, dark sci-fi world – intriguing main character evolution paired with a compelling and deep narrative experience revised and edited by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda. 
• Stealth: the art of fighting, without fighting  –  Use stealth-based techniques to explore the facility’s hostile environment undetected by robotic entities and guards. Some confrontations can be avoided through efficient movement. 
• Dynamic gameplay – When exploring the environment, use Zoe’s powerful arsenal of tools and weapons to hone your own gameplay style. Discover new gadgets on your journey and unlock new skills for KOBY. 
• Intense combat –  Test your reflexes and multitasking abilities in Steel Seed’s challenging fast-paced combat action. Dodge enemy attacks and deliver punishing blows to clear the path. Call on KOBY’s special gadgets and actions to cover you in combat and neutralise threats.
• Unique levels, unique challenges – Every level inside the facility is unique and offers many challenges for Zoe and KOBY to overcome. 
• Mobility –  Use Zoe’s parkour skills to traverse the underground facility and gain a tactical advantage. From the artificial, robot-controlled depths to the open natural environment, danger lurks around every corner. 
• A powerful guide – Take control of KOBY by entering Flight Mode. Scan the area to discover secret areas, detect enemy positions, and find new upgrades for Zoe. Or maybe… use him as bait.
• KOBY, a drone for life – The master key of Steel Seed and Zoe’s guide on her lonely and dangerous journey inside the underground facility. By working together, they create a formidable duo and bring something new to every fight. 

The Steel Seed PC demo is available to download for free from Steam now, and fans can add the game to their Wishlist. 

Steel Seed is developed by Storm in a Teacup and will be published by ESDigital Games on PC via Steam and EGS, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in late 2024.

Sneak peeks of combat, fishing, narrative shown at IGN Live, demo postponed

DALLAS — June 9, 2024 — Littlelands, the adorable action adventure with social simulation elements developed by the team of Rafael Martin and Kyle Creamer and published by Apogee Entertainment, sprouted a feature-filled gameplay video during IGN Live. 

Dive deep into the adorable world of Littlelands, a charming and colorful diorama-style wonderland brimming with secrets. Journey on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition when the simple task of repairing a computer becomes a mysterious adventure across hills, valleys, and caves filled with adventure.

Every big adventure starts with a small step! Fashion the perfect tiny protagonist with dozens of appearance options. Chat with eccentric neighbors to activate rewarding jaunts leading travelers into the uncharted wilds. Traverse an eclectic array of locations, from lush green jungles to sunset-hued red deserts. Unfold the 3D world map to get a bird’s eye view of epic escapades on the horizon. 

Brave daunting dungeons overrun with unfriendly creatures like bats, goblinetes, and skeletons, in hopes of excavating long-lost treasure and relics. Break a sweat during combat, but push past the limit without rest and a fainting spell may send adventurers out of commission.  

Between compelling quests, embrace the cozy life amidst Littelands’ day-to-day activities, cultivating farmland with wild seeds. Amass an envy-inspiring collection of wildlife by casting the multi-purpose catching rod into lakes and bushes, capturing rare bugs and fish. Trade exotic flora and fauna at the Flower Shop, or unearth fascinating fossils to display at the Museum.

With an exciting little announcement of his own, lead developer Rafael Martin celebrates the adventure of parenthood with the birth of his first child. As parenthood takes priority over development, Littlelands’ devs look to the future for its next content release.

“Littlelands has been a labor of love, and our vision for the game has grown well beyond what we originally thought was possible,” said Rafael Martín, founder of HyperMegaPixel. “While the birth of my first child has taken priority in my life, which postponed our demo release plans, we’re beyond grateful for our supporters who have taken notice of Littlelands during development. This is just the first step into the expansive world of Littlelands, and we hope adventurers catch the bug and follow us into the future.”

For more information on both Rafael Martin, Kyle Creamer and their home-grown adventure, follow their Twitter. For more on Apogee Entertainment, please visit the Apogee website, Discord, and follow @Apogee_Ent on Twitter.

About Rafael Martin and Kyle Creamer

Rafael Martin is a Spanish game developer. A lifelong gamer and fan of both adventure games and lifestyle games, a cozy quest game like Littlelands is a dream project. Rafael is the original creator of Littlelands and leads the programming, art, animation, visual effects, and more! When he’s not making games, you might find him drawing or hanging out with his cat. The best place to follow his work is on Twitter. 

Kyle Creamer is a Canadian game developer and author. He started his career as a software engineer at Microsoft, and spent his evenings and weekends making games. Kyle released his first indie game, Omnicube, in 2018, and made the switch into full-time game development and writing a few years later. Kyle joined the Littlelands team in the summer of 2022 and his focus is on level design, writing, and production. Learn more about his game development and writing work by following him on Twitter or checking out his personal website.

About Apogee Entertainment

Apogee Software’s legendary journey began in 1987, when Scott Miller decided to split his new game, Kingdom of Kroz, into three episodes, with the first episode available as free shareware. The “Apogee model” of distribution would revolutionize PC gaming and catapult Apogee Software to global renown. As a publisher, Apogee (and its later incarnation, 3D Realms) would introduce the world to id Software, Remedy Entertainment, Parallax Software, and other video game superstars in the making. As a developer, Apogee would innovate and inspire in equal measure, creating treasured characters and franchises like Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, and Prey en route to earning over a billion dollars in commercial revenue.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry.

New Faction – GSK – Along With New Maps, Weapons and Game Mode Coming July 2; Full Reveal on the Next XDebrief Show on July 1

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — June 11, 2024 — Today at Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft teased information about the upcoming content for Season 1 for XDefiant, the new free-to-play, fast-paced arcade shooter developed by Ubisoft San Francisco* featuring factions inspired from some of Ubisoft’s beloved franchises. Players can download and play XDefiant for free from their PC via Ubisoft Connect, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. To download XDefiant, go to https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/xdefiant

At Forward, XDefiant teased the following content that will be coming to Season 1:

• 1 new faction – GSK (Inspired by Rainbow Six Siege)
• 3 new maps (1 new map per month)
  • Clubhouse
  • Daytona
  • Rockefeller
• 3 new weapons
• 1 new mode – Capture the Flag
• Ranked Play
• And more (to be revealed July 1)

A full reveal of Season 1 content – including more information on GSK, Capture the Flag, the 3 new weapons, other new cosmetics and game features – will be on XDefiant’s new YouTube show XDebrief on July 1, with Season 1 launching July 2.

For more information on XDefiant or to receive updates on future, please visit www.playxdefiant.com.

For more information about other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

*Associate studios are Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Pune, Ubisoft Mumbai, Ubisoft Osaka, Ubisoft Saguenay, Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Winnipeg, and Sydney team.

About XDefiant

Led by Ubisoft San Francisco, XDefiant is a competitive fast-pace arena FPS, where players will face off in 6v6 Player-vs-Player (PvP) matches in unranked and ranked modes. Players can play as factions inspired from other Ubisoft titles and can customize their characters with a variety of weapons, attachments, abilities and ultras. Maps on XDefiant are also inspired by maps from other Ubisoft titles. Adapting your squad and teamwork tactics can be all the difference when competing in the various modes on XDefiant

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.   

© 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. XDefiant, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.  

SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA – JUNE 11, 2024 – Today during the Ubisoft Forward Conference, Ubisoft showcased a Gameplay Walkthrough for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the upcoming installment in the series that will immerse players into the chaos of 16^th century Japan. With development led by Ubisoft Québec*, the game will release worldwide on November 15 on Ubisoft+**, PlayStation^®5, Xbox Series X|S, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store***, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. Ubisoft also announced today the game will be coming to iPad*** at a later date.

As the official CPU and GPU partner for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Intel and Ubisoft have joined forces once again to benefit gamers globally.  Assassin’s Creed Shadows, built from the ground up in the latest version of Anvil, will be optimized for Intel’s performance hybrid core architecture, ensuring the best experience happens on Intel Core 14th Gen processors. The Gameplay Walkthrough mission shown at the conference takes place in the castle town of Fukuchiyama in Tamba Province, where Naoe and Yasuke are hunting down a corrupted daimyo. The gameplay illustrates the complementary dynamic between the two playable heroes: Naoe, the agile and stealthy Shinobi, and Yasuke, the combat-focused Samurai. Fighting on opposite sides at the beginning of the game, they will unite around common goals. As they usher in a new era for Japan, players will be able to switch characters at any time in the open world and make use of their unique mix of skills and weapons to tackle situations and face varied enemies in different ways:

• Naoe embodies the essence of a Shinobi Assassin. From a versatile grappling hook that allows for stealthy in-air assassinations and greater mobility, to kunai and her custom Hidden Blade for swift eliminations, she has access to a diverse arsenal of tools to strike from the shadows. While more vulnerable in close combat, she can skillfully deflect, dodge enemy strikes, and retaliate with lethal precision, using light, her surroundings, and structures around her to topple her foes.
• Yasuke is tailored for direct confrontations, relying on his exceptional combat skills and mastery of Samurai weaponry. Whether wielding the Katana for decisive strikes, opting for raw power with the Kanabo, or engaging opponents from a distance with lethal flint rifle called Teppo, he can handle multiple enemies at once.

In addition, players can take advantage of a new exploration feature called the “Spy Network”. Naoe and Yasuke can send out their spies to scout locations to uncover useful information about target locations, habits, and other world secrets.

Players who purchase the Gold Edition, Ultimate Edition, Collector Edition, or with a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription, can play the game three days early on November 12. Fans pre-ordering Assassin’s Creed Shadows will receive an additional quest for any pre-ordered edition.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit: assassinscreed.com.  

*Along with the following co-devs studios: Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Odesa, Ubisoft Osaka, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Pune, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Toronto, and with the support of our teams in Tokyo.

**Ubisoft+ Premium is available for AU$23.95 per month. Cancel anytime.  More information at plus.ubisoft.com.

***Standard edition.

About Assassin’s Creed     

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 200 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.

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.

© 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.