It is NOW AVAILABLE on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox.

Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.

Montpellier, France – June 4th, 2024

We are excited to announce that Plug In Digital is partnering up with indie developer Caracal Games Studio, to share that the surprise Enhanced edition is OUT NOW on PC & Consoles as Downward: Enchanced Edition. It will also be available to everyone who owns the game on Steam already as a free update! Enjoy the best version of Downward, with improved graphics and new assets… Live or relive a unique experience, as this new version adds new alternative endings.

SYNOPSIS

Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.

THE LAST JOURNEY BEGINS…

Downward will let you set off on humanity’s final adventure, to seek out an explanation for the apocalypse that changed the Earth as we know it. Taking advantage of parkour techniques and of the mysterious “anomalies” you will traverse astonishing and dangerous ruins of past civilizations, all to find the legendary artifacts meant to control the deadly calamities that came to this world. You won’t be alone in this, but what can you do? This world is not for humans anymore…

PARKOUR

Experience challenging first-person parkour action throughout ruins of past, jump, slide, hang… Collect experience to upgrade your character’s stats and powers, and use anomalies to your advantage and use your parkouring skills to face Ancient Guardians waking up, within one goal : end your journey.  

EXPLORE & DISCOVER

Nothing is served on a platter freely explore an open-world and enjoy breathtaking landscapes, to reach secret places, collect useful items and hidden treasures. Seek out for an explanation to the anomalies and the reason humankind has been annihilated. The end of the story will depend on what pathing you took, the treasure you collect, and the way you explored this apocalyptic world….

THE COMING

When three stray planets mysteriously begin to orbit the Earth’s atmosphere, it spells death, disaster, and the end of an era. Rising from this fall is beyond the question. The only way forward…

…is Downward.

Developer: Caracal Games Studio

Independent software house born in Rome in 2015. We employ the skills of experienced professionals who have worked in indie, AA and AAA field. Caracal has been recognized as the best Italian Indie studio in 2017, during the IVGA thanks to our first product, Downward. In 2018 we released OkunoKA, an extraordinary platforming hard-core experience for Nintendo Switch. We are currently working on a new, ambitious unannounced project.

Publisher: Plug In Digital

Plug In Digital is one of the world’s largest independent video game distributors and helps studios and publishers distribute their games worldwide on PC, cloud, console & mobile. Plug In Digital also runs two separate publishing labels: Dear Villagers and PID Games. Creating unique single player experiences like the award-winning The Forgotten City, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, ScourgeBringer and Gravity Circuit, including the recently released beloved titles like Fabledom, The Land Beneath Us, and also with flexible publishing and co-publishing solutions on all platforms.

Bordeaux, France, June 4, 2024: Following the recent announcement of Los Pingheros, Hectiq is now excited to open sign-ups for the playtest.

Sign-ups are now open via the official Steam product page, and the playtest will run from June 27th to the July 11th 2024. Players will have an opportunity to play Los Pingheros for the first time, while also sharing their feedback directly with the studio team.

Los Pingheros is a multiplayer brawler featuring penguins in a Mexican-themed world. The game blends action and strategy with dynamics elements that will change the landscape and the course of the game.

Watch the debut trailer below:

• Official Website: https://www.lospingheros.com/

ABOUT HECTIQ

Hectiq is a French indie game studio founded by 4 industry veterans who met while working on Microsoft Flight Simulator at Asobo Studio. The team now consists of 9 members.

Hectiq was created with the aim of developing unique and captivating games across various genres, focusing on creativity, playability, and technical innovation.

Website Studio: hectiq.games

Pursue 10 brand-new animal species including the iconic Bengal Tiger, the Snow Leopard and the Large Tahr in this vast new reserve, plus a free update for all players!

STOCKHOLM – June 4, 2024 – Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, has announced that theHunter: Call of the Wild’s newest DLC, the “Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve,” will launch on June 18 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The DLC will be available for $11.99/€11.79, with a 20% discount across all storefronts for the first week! The newest expansion to the acclaimed immersive hunting game brings hunters to the vast lands of Nepal, a sprawling environment featuring three unique regions, 13 animal species, and a new weapon – the 19th century Gandhare Rifle.

Welcome to the Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve, where beauty and exploration go hand in hand. This is a hunting ground filled with an array of wildlife, breathtaking environments, cultural exploration and unique challenges.

Key Features

• Elevate your hunting game: Discover 13 animals, including 10 new species unique to this area. You’ll need to be on high alert as you come face to face with the territorial Bengal Tiger, the rare and impressive Barasingha, the elusive Snow Leopard, and the Large Tahr – known in these parts simply as the “Great One.”
• Push the boundaries: Hunt at altitude on rough, snow-covered, open ridges in the mountain region, explore the iconic rhododendron forests of the mid-hills and brave the overgrown sal forests that bask in the tropical climate of the lowlands. Diversity and variation is omnipresent throughout Sundarpatan, and the sheer scale of this location will challenge even the most experienced hunters.
• Embark on a journey of cultural exploration and education: Sundarpatan provides the perfect opportunity to uncover the natural and cultural richness of Nepal. Showcase your hunting expertise with local experts and wardens, and complete non-hunting mission objectives such as agriculture, photography and repairs to support and develop the reserve.
• Hunt with the historical Gandhare Rifle: Originally a breech-loading firearm in the late 19th century, the Gandhare Rifle is a handcrafted, high-caliber, single-shot rifle. Made in Nepal by the Nepal Army, the weapon is testament to Nepali innovation, both in the military and hunting realms.

A free update will also be available for all players when the DLC launches on June 18, which includes two Nepal-inspired cosmetic items – the Sundarpatan Rhododendron Paint and the Sundarpatan Flowers Camo! The update also includes remasters of the Water Buffalo and Blackbucks models, population resets for a range of species, changes to the behavior of Pumas in Parque Fernando, multiple bug fixes and more!

theHunter: Call of the Wild is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. For more information, visit the game’s website.

About theHunter: Call of the Wild

theHunter: Call of the Wild offers the most immersive hunting experience ever created. Players can immerse themselves in the atmospheric single-player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends. Since its release in 2017, theHunter: Call of the Wild has grown to feature an incredibly diverse animal species roster across twelve unique reserves, and continues to actively engage millions of players. theHunter: Call of the Wild is available for Epic Games Store, Steam, Microsoft Store (including PC Game Pass), Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation 4.

About Expansive Worlds

Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2007, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the open world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities.

About Avalanche Studios Group

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler, and the upcoming Contraband. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from nearly two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com.

PARIS – June 4, 2024 – SnowRunner,the blockbuster off-roading experience from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, today releases the first season of its Year 4 Pass with “Season 13: Dig & Drill”on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and PC. Watch today’s new Season 13 overview trailer for a taste of all the content that awaits!

Available for free to all Year 4 Pass owners, Season 13 invites players to Almaty, a brand-new, hidden gem of a region nestled in the heart of Central Asia. A set of 10 new stickers is also available for all players as a free update.

Spur Almaty’s mining industry back to action! Authorities in southeast Kazakhstan need expert manpower for a bold new mining venture and are ready to set up cutting-edge infrastructure to back it up. That’s where you come in! Help the region’s quarries kickstart their operations by bringing essential equipment and rebuilding their conveyor belts and haulage systems. Once production is up and running, restore the region’s cargo airport and conduct geological surveys to complete the job. Almaty needs a hero – it’s up to you to be their silver lining!

To help you in this endeavor, Season 13 comes with two powerhouse vehicles to navigate Almaty’s rugged terrain, from the depths of its mineral deposits to the top of its mountain ranges. First is the PLAD 450, an 8×8 juggernaut equipped to handle even the toughest challenges, sure to become a staple of any heavy-duty fleet! Also joining the game is the AAC-58DW, a versatile scouting SUV with exceptional geometry and weight distribution, allowing you to take on mountainous terrain like never before.

Get up to 50% off on all things SnowRunner!

Celebrate the release of “Season 13: Dig & Drill” and the start of SnowRunner’s fourth year of content updates with up to 50% off on the base game and its DLC on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. And get your hands on even more content at an even better price with the game’s Anniversary Editions.

“Season 13: Dig & Drill” is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and PC — and automatically granted to all owners of the Year 4 Pass or 4-Year Anniversary Edition. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.

Befriend a Divers Cast of Characters, Explore the Cozy Harbor Town of Grat, and Cook Mouthwatering Meals This July

Erie, Pennsylvania (June 4, 2024) — Preheat your ovens to 350^oF, set up your mise en place, break out your grimoire and get ready for a scrumptious and wholesome adventure! Today, Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games including APICO, Calico, Botany Manor, and Lake — and solo-developer sKaule are thrilled to share that their upcoming Metroidvania-lite-meets-cooking game Magical Delicacy is coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox — available day one with Xbox Game Pass — on July 16, 2024. 

Check out the Magical Delicacy release date and Nintendo Switch announcement trailer below:

A wholesome adventure set in an enchanting world, Magical Delicacy invites you to play as the young witch Flora, who travels to the adventurer’s town of Grat to grow her magical skills and fulfill her dream of becoming a fully-fledged witch. Upon arriving, she takes up shop to cook meals and potions for the diverse cast of characters, from the charming townsfolk and mysterious travelers to forgotten figures of legend and masters of their craft. As she traverses the cozy harbor town, she’ll discover the stories of the townsfolk and learn that there is more to Grat than meets the eye. 

Collect an assortment of inspiring ingredients from shops, foraging through the town, and by growing them in your garden, cook up a storm in your upgradeable kitchen using a variety of tools and deliver your meals to fulfill the orders from hungry townsfolk. Explore the unfamiliar town of Grat, learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique and witchy world one dish at a time.

Key Features of Magical Delicacy include:

• Collect new recipes and ingredients through trade, questing, growing vegetables in your garden, and exploring throughout the town of Grat. 
• Learn an extensive cooking system, allowing for flexible, creative choices to fulfill even the oddest orders.
• Build the kitchen of your dreams by commissioning new equipment to help you create even more delicious dishes.
• Experience a wholesome linear story filled with witchy wonder and intrigue, with many optional encounters and free play opportunities.
• Traverse a 2D platformer inspired by Metroidvanias, gain new abilities, reach new areas, and unlock shortcuts.

Magical Delicacy is coming to PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One and Series X|S on July 16, 2024. Magical Delicacy will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.

About sKaule

Based in Hamburg, Germany, independent developer and illustrator Steven Kaule (sKaule) has been making games since 2014. They strive to create works that blend artistic beauty with fun and enjoyable gaming experiences, that can be enjoyed by everyone. Magical Delicacy is the solo developer’s first commercially released game. Learn more by visiting skaule.com.

About Whitethorn Games

We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, easy-going games, including APICO, Botany Manor, Calico, and Lake. Our games can be played in pieces, require no special skills or knowledge and are accessible enough that anyone can pick up and play. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. While our games might challenge you, they’ll respect your time, they’ll make sure you can play, and most importantly, they’ll never punish you. Learn more at whitethorngames.com. 

Explore the Glacier Overworld and battle through Kolmstein’s dungeon before returning to the idyllic village of Hinterberg.

London, Tue 4 June 2024 – Curve Games and Microbird Games today revealed that Dungeons of Hinterberg, a single-player mix of Action-RPG and social sim set in the Austrian Alps, launches its first playable demo on June 8th. 

Steam URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1983260/Dungeons_of_Hinterberg/

The new demo allows players to experience a full in-game day cycle beginning on Day 7. Fans can explore the Glacier Overworld (Kolmstein), which includes a gravity-defying dungeon that requires players to solve puzzles and slay monsters while mastering an array of magical skills, before returning to the village of Hinterberg and hanging out with a selection of characters.

Dungeons of Hinterberg will also be part of Steam Next Fest June 2024, which runs from June 10th to 17th at 10am PT/6pm BST, giving players a taste of a day in the life of Luisa, as the protagonist explores Kolmstein. The demo will also be featured in the official Steam Next Fest livestream, which will broadcast June 10, 11am to 1pm Pacific Time, and can be viewed on the Steam Next Fest event page; Twitch; YouTube; and Facebook.

Dungeons of Hinterberg blends hack ‘n’ slash action, puzzle solving and social elements, allowing players to battle monstrous creatures from Alpine myths, explore dungeons, and forge friendships. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam here and launches on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10/11 PC, and with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud on 18th  July 2024.

About Microbird

Microbird is an Austrian indie game studio founded by Regina Reisinger and Philipp Seifried in 2020. With a small but skilled team, Microbird is on a mission to create visually distinct single-player experiences that will take you on fantastic and unique journeys.

About Curve Games

Curve Games (part of theCatalis Group) is an award-winning independent label working with developers across the world to deliver the best in interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes renowned indie hits such as For the King, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the multi-million-selling smash hit Human Fall Flat, Curve Games is recognised as one of the leading publishers of independent games worldwide.

RealityArts and Toplitz Productions showcase the power of imagination while pushing the limits of technology

Oberhaching, Germany, June 4, 2024 – Development studio RealityArts and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to announce that their upcoming action hack & slash Unawake is featured in the recent keynote address presented by NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang at the COMPUTEX trade show on June 2.

Utilizing the revolutionary NVIDIA Audio2Face technology, which translates recorded voiceover takes into lifelike facial expressions using sophisticated AI, Unawake is among the few selected titles spearheading this groundbreaking feature.

Watch the Audio2Face Trailer on YouTube

NVIDIA Audio2Face, a NIM microservice, is one of the technologies utilized in Unawake that helps the small development team at RealityArts, which consists of only two people, to realize their creative vision. It shows that even very small teams can achieve greatness, when unbound creativity and ability are combined and supported with exceptional tools.

“Thanks to tools like Audio2Face, we as a team of two can focus on the storytelling and making sure that the gameplay experience as well as the visuals utilizing Unreal Engine 5 meets gamers’ expectations,” says Ismail Kemal Ciftcioglu, RealityArts co-founder and Game Director for Unawake. “This is our most ambitious project yet and we are honored as well as humbled that NVIDIA chose our game for its keynote.“

From the very beginning of Unawake’s development, RealityArts set out to mix the motivating loot spiral of games like Diablo 2 with fast-paced, yet tactical first-person melee combat. Add to that an original story about a war between angels, intuitive controls and inclusions like MetaHuman or NVIDIA Audio2Face AI technology to achieve more lifelike characters, fans of action role-playing games are in for a treat.

Unawake will be available later this year in digital stores. Further information on the game is available on the official product page on Steam, where the game can already be wishlisted.

About the game:

You are an Unawake. Fighting for humanity’s survival in a merciless war between angels and demons, you are the only hope to avoid impending doom. Explore stunning environments and destroy the nightmarish creatures with a variety of abilities and customizable gear in frantic first-person melee battles while unraveling the mystery of your long-lost identity.

Get ready for frantic first-person melee action, an extensive loot system and a gripping story, while you battle nightmarish creatures, leaving a path of destruction, blood and broken bodies.

Features

• Fast and tactical first-person melee combat. No encounter will be the same, while you adapt to the ever-changing approach of the wide variety of opponents.
• Diverse stunning environments to explore, intense fights and visual splendor that only Unreal Engine 5 can offer, will draw you deep into the world of Unawake. With motion-captured animations and tools like NVIDIA Audio2Face and DLSS 3 technology, Unawake makes use of state-of-the-art gaming to deliver an unforgettable experience.
• Story-based game progression. Discover an epic story that takes you into a dark fantasy realm, where the war among the angels moves humanity to the brink of extinction. Can you save the world from certain doom?
• Experience-based character and skill progression. Level up, learn new skills and use them to your advantage against the ever-evolving enemies.
• More than 20 skills and perks to customize your way of play. How you fight through the never-ending onslaught is fully up to you.
• Vanquish your enemies with a multitude of weapons. Swords and Shields, Dual Wielding Blades, Axes and War Hammers are just a few tools of destruction at your disposal.
• Customize your weapons to gain the advantage in relentless battles. Elemental effects and buffs will give you the edge against your opponents.

About RealityArts Studio

RealityArts Studio, founded in Istanbul 2016 by film and production veterans Ismail Kemal Ciftcioglu and Bahar Baziki, swiftly rose to prominence as Turkey’s premier independent gaming company. Their Steam Greenlight success propelled them onto Steam’s platform, and they gained recognition from industry giants like Epic Games, Nvidia, Microsoft Turkey, HTC Vive, and MSI. Honored by Endeavor in 2016 and four times by Epic Games with 3 Epic Megagrants and a Best Game award; they secured a coveted place in the global indie game community.

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Guild Wars 2 Additionally Coming to Epic Games Store This Summer

BELLEVUE, WA – June 4, 2024 – Today ArenaNet® and NCSOFT™ announced Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™, the fifth expansion for the award-winning and critically acclaimed MMORPG Guild Wars 2. Releasing on August 20, 2024, the expansion will introduce a suite of new features long-requested by fans beginning with Homesteads, the most player-friendly housing system in an MMORPG. With a brand new customization and decorating interface, heroes can create and adorn their very own housing space for their friends and guild mates. New weapons and mount skills welcome adventurers to the uncharted, primordial region of Janthir, be it by taking hold of a spear, a new character terrestrial weapon type, or by hopping into the saddle of the enhanced Warclaw mount, further enriching the subscription-free online world of one of the most enduring and beloved PC games of all time. 

The new Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds™ trailer can be viewed below:

Janthir Wilds will go on sale for 24,99 € and, like its predecessor Secrets of the Obscure™, have three planned major updates scheduled for release between August 2024 and the summer of 2025. Launch day will see two new maps set among the deltas and islands of Janthir’s untamed wilderness, including the Lowland Shore, home to the Lowland Kodan, and the Janthir Syntri with its dangerous rocky shores, wandering titans, and mystic storms. To assist in exploring these new lands, players will learn to tame feral Warclaws; previously occupying a specialist role in the World-vs-World game mode, the Warclaws of the Lowland Kodan will allow players to hop in the saddle and explore Janthir, developing the steed’s special abilities to add more movement and traversal opportunities to Guild Wars 2’s widely-acclaimed roster of player mounts.

For the first time since launch, a new weapon type will be added for terrestrial combat. The two-handed spear will become available to all nine of the game’s professions. Each profession will use their spear differently, be it ranged or melee, and provide a multitude of new skills to further enhance player skill customization and gameplay builds.

The three planned major future updates will launch at no additional charge and continue to add new experiences: an additional map, a new Raid, new rewards (including new earnable items in the Wizard’s Vault), and a new PvP game mode will arrive in the following months and into 2025.

The expansion’s all-new story begins in the wake of the events of Secrets of the Obscure. Together with the Astral Ward and a council of nations from across Tyria, players will journey to Janthir and make contact with the Lowland Kodan, the tribal, pastoral residents of this rugged region, learning about their culture, and discovering the secrets of a primordial magical threat wreaking havoc in the depths of the wild.

“From the beginning we wanted to bring together many of the items that have been on both our and the community’s wishlist for years,” said Josh Davis, Guild Wars 2 Game Director. “Janthir Wilds is proof of our commitment to continue to surprise and delight while improving the Guild Wars 2 gameplay experience in unexpected ways, and to support game modes for both the cooperative and competitive communities.”

A wealth of newfeatures, activities, and storylines open up new possibilities for gameplay:

• New maps: Two new explorable maps will be available on August 20, the bucolic Lowland Shore and the tempestuous Janthir Syntri, with a third to follow in future updates.
• Land spears: Once ruling solely in the underwater domain, spears are heading above the waves. Each of the game’s nine professions will wield their spear in different ways, showcasing their talents through unique skills that provide enticing new gameplay possibilities. Anyone with a Guild Wars 2 account can partake in a beta to try out the new spear gameplay from June 27-30.
• New and improved Warclaw: Bursting from the World-vs-World game mode, the Warclaw will join player mount stables as a new option for exploring the mountains and river valleys of Janthir, using its unique double-jump ability to navigate tough terrain 
• New Raid: For the first time since 2019, a new raid will play host to some of Janthir Wilds’ toughest encounters, challenging 10-player groups with epic boss battles; both the raid and its more difficult Challenge Mode will be added in a follow-up release. 
• Titans: The mysterious magical entities of Janthir channel the energy from the very land itself, a mystic and ineffable enigma in this unexplored region of Tyria…
• New Rewards: A new legendary spear and backpack item will be earnable by players in future content releases, along with a host of new armor and weapon sets.

Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is available for pre-purchase starting today at https://buy.guildwars2.com/janthir-wilds for 24,99 €, and includes a bundle of pre-purchase bonus items, including a Serpent’s Wrath weapon set, the Whispering Serpent Pauldrons shoulder armor, the Homesteader character title, a shared inventory slot, and a level 80 character boost. The Deluxe Edition (49,99 €) comes with the standard edition bundle, plus another batch of exclusive items: the Wayfinder’s Versatile Table, a set of Eldritch Gathering Tools, an additional character slot, and an Identity Repair Kit. The Janthir Wilds Ultimate Edition (74,99 €) includes the exclusive Standard and Deluxe Edition items, plus 4,000 Gems, Guild Wars 2’s premium in-game store currency. 

Along with the new expansions, Guild Wars 2 and all 12 years of its associated content will arrive on the Epic Games Store for the first time later this summer.

For more information about Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds, please visit the official web site.

About Guild Wars® 2

Guild Wars 2 is a visually stunning online game that offers players the epic grandeur of a massive role-playing environment combined with action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together, plus both team-based and World vs. World competitive battles. Available on Windows PC and Steam, the game is updated frequently with expansion and free content that chronicles the ongoing story of Tyria and introduces new environments and activities to explore. Yet with all these updates, the game continues the no-subscription-fee business model that made the original Guild Wars so popular. For more details, please visit www.guildwars2.com
 
About ArenaNet

ArenaNet is the developer of the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 and best-selling Guild Wars online role-playing games. The studio’s mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000 and it has attracted over 20 million players worldwide, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars 2 one of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time.

Welcome the return of an iconic strategy video game and embark on an epic journey in pursuit of glory and fortune.

Sydney, Australia, 4^th June, 2024 – Corsairs – Battle of the Caribbean is making waves with a captivating gameplay teaser and fresh visuals, offering a sneak peek into the rebooted world. Prepare for an immersive adventure as Corsairs from Europe, and rediscover the essence of the original game, now revitalised for a new era.

Watch the gameplay teaser below:

In Corsairs –Battle of the Caribbean, the strategy game reinvents itself in the ever-popular world of buccaneering, bringing with it a welcome touch of the modern world. The game features a Campaign mode and the new Skirmish mode (quick mode) against AI in solo, or online.

Developed by Fishing Cactus studio, Corsairs – Battle of the Caribbean is slated for release on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store, Microsoft Store) by the end of 2024, followed by launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2025.

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About Corsairs – Battle of The Caribbean:

Considered as one of the top pirate-themed strategy games back in 1999, Corsairs – Battle of the Caribbean now seamlessly blends tactical combat and management-oriented gameplay. The revised and updated trading mechanics requires players to carefully manage their fleet and defend their trading positions. With the ability to upgrade your ship, ports and structures… Not to mention an enhanced “Boarding” mode featuring multiple soldier classes and the participation of the Captain in battles, the game offers an immersive experience.

Embark on a thrilling journey through the turbulent waters of the Caribbean, commanding a formidable fleet to engage enemy ships in combat. Explore exotic islands, unravel hidden treasures, and recruit skilled crew members to strengthen your naval forces. Compete for supremacy in the Caribbean as you align with the French, Danish, Spanish, British, or Dutch factions.

Immerse yourself in the detailed and expansive world, teeming with possibilities, as you embark on the ultimate pirate adventure!

Features:

• A world that calls for adventure: Explore the waters of the Caribbean, visit bustling port cities and discover idyllic exotic islands.
• Intense naval battles: Build a powerful fleet with a choice of no less than 12 different ships (including 1 special ship per faction) and engage in epic maritime combat with enemy vessels. Make use of 3 different types of ammunition in naval combat, each with unique effects.
• Gameplay Management added: An improved trading mechanic, inviting you to intelligently manage your fleet and cities and defend your trading positions to establish your dominance.
• An enhanced progression system: Earn resources by completing quests, defeating your enemies and exploring new territories to upgrade your ships and strengthen your crew.
• 3 types of soldiers: Tank, Gunner and Agile are now the mainstay of your crew’s fighting force.
• Expanded Campaign Mode: A brand new campaign has been added, in addition to the original 4 – now revamped.

Corsairs – Battle of the Caribbean will be released end of 2024 on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store, Microsoft Store), and in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Fishing Cactus

Fishing Cactus is an independent game development studio based in Belgium. Our mantra? Crafting smart video games with soul! Our team combines 30 years of experience in PC, consoles and VR game development. And yes we love beers, chocolate and pirates YARRRR!

When PlayStation VR2 launched last year, we were thrilled to introduce PS5 players to a new generation of VR games with innovative gameplay and immersive sensory features. Inspired by our passion to bring gamers even more content options, we’ve been working to enable access to additional games on PC, complementing the diverse PS VR2 games lineup available on PS5. Today, we’re happy to share that we’ll be rolling out this support on August 7.

Players will have access to buy and play Steam’s expansive library of thousands of VR games, including fan favourites like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR, and War Thunder.

To start, players will need to purchase a PlayStation VR2 PC adapter, which will be available for a RRP of $94.95 AUD at select retailers.  Players will also need a commercially available DisplayPort cable (sold separately) that is compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, as well as a Steam account and a PC that meets the minimum requirements below.*

Minimum PC requirements

Here are the minimum requirements for PS VR2 gameplay on PC:

Setup is easy: simply connect PlayStation VR2 to your PC using the PS VR2 PC adapter and the DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Then, download the PlayStation VR2 App and the SteamVR App from Steam. This will allow you to set up PS VR2 on your PC, customise your settings and play area, and start purchasing and playing games in SteamVR.

As with all PC gaming technology, performance may vary depending on your PC setup, including system compatibility and the quality of your DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Please ensure your setup meets the minimum requirements. SteamVR titles also have individual system requirements, so please refer to the game information on Steam.

Feature differences with PS VR2 on PS5

PS VR2 was designed from the ground up specifically for PS5 – so you’ll notice that some key features, like HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble), are not available when playing on PC. However, other high-fidelity and sensory immersion features of PS VR2 are supported, including 4K visuals (2000 x 2040 per eye), 110-degree field of view, finger touch detection, and see-through view, as well as foveated rendering (without eye tracking) and 3D Audio in supported games.***

While the most immersive way to experience PS VR2 gaming remains on PS5, we hope players will enjoy the ability to play an expanded lineup of VR games on PC using the same headset. You can check out Steam’s huge library of multiplayer open worlds, survival horror and stealth action games, sports sims, puzzlers, and free-to-play fan favourites on the Steam Store. 

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*While DisplayPort 1.4 is a common standard, be sure to check that your PC supports it before purchasing a cable.

**Some Bluetooth adapters may not work due to Bluetooth adapter compatibility. We will share more details closer to launch.

***The 3D Audio experience uses SteamVR’s audio technology instead of Tempest 3D AudioTech, which is only supported on PS5.