Devolver Digital, proud purveyors of hand-crafted indie games and substandard legal advice, invite you to join them at devolverdirect.com on June 7 at 5PM PT for what promises to be another summer video game showcase.
This year Devolver is celebrating their beloved mascot Volvy’s 15th birthday, and as such will be showering partygoers with a big hand full of gaming gifts, including updates and release dates for upcoming titles, as well as some exciting new reveals.
Clocking in at approximately 20 minutes, Volvy’s 15th Birthday Party is a short but sweet opportunity to gather around your loved ones and celebrate gaming’s favourite mascot without anything weird happening. Tune in to the totally normal festivities on June 7 at 5PM PT to learn why on earth we would say that.
Today, Xbox ‘unredacted’ the double-feature immediately following the Xbox Games Showcase, announcing a special deep-dive into the next instalment in the Call of Duty franchise – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
The Xbox Games Showcase followed by Black Ops 6 Direct will be livestreamed on June 10, 2024, starting at 3am AEST. Read on for all the details and stay tuned to Xbox Wire for more on the Black Ops 6 Direct.
This will also be our first Showcase featuring games from our portfolio of studios across Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios, in addition to titles from our third-party partners.
You’ll be able to enjoy both of our June 10 livestreams live through a variety of channels and in over 30 languages, including American Sign Language and English Audio Descriptions. We’ll share more details, including on-site accessibility, at a later date. Streaming channels include:
Barcelona, Spain — May 23, 2024 — Bread & Fred, the rage-inducing co-op platformer developed by SandCastles Studio and published by Apogee Entertainment which has already sold more than 500,000 units, lands the leap onto Nintendo Switch today, on its one-year anniversary!
Bundle up with a buddy, hand them a Joy-Con, and embark on a relationship-testing chilly co-op climbing adventure featuring penguin pals Bread and Fred. Waddle over wild obstacles at record speed in ten all-new time trials against Pol the Polar Bear, the mountaintop’s newest cuddly competitor, and unlock new race paths after every victory.
Perform perfectly-timed tandem leaps and landings while attached at the hip of a pint-sized penguin partner to scale snow-capped slippery slopes. Anchor down and wind up a well-timed jump to slingshot the pair across massive gaps, then cling and swing from wall to wall to reach new heights.
One, two, three, go! Wait… are we jumping on ‘go’ or jumping on ‘three’? Every icy obstacle requires a coordinated effort to conquer. Get in sync with in-game emojis and countdown timers to make harrowing hops over the icy abyss. Strive to become simpatico or risk plunging face-first into the depths, forced to re-conquer previous peaks.
Partnered penguins can test their paired prowess in Speedrun Mode for a chance at the Bread & Fred online hall of fame. Climbers craving a solo trek can brave the unforgiving elements with help from silent-but-sturdy companion Jeff the Rock.
Discover rewarding sidequests on the way up to the summit. Track down Beakville’s favorite boy band burrowed across the mountaintop — The Backstreet Moles — and unlock new music with each rescued musician. Locate lore-filled photos and piece together an adorable story, play mini-games, and don dozens of themed skins fit for every occasion.
“The Nintendo Switch always comes to mind for co-op games, and Bread & Fred is the perfect fit for pick-up-and-play portability,” said Scott Miller, CCO and Founder of Apogee Entertainment. “We love Bread & Fred’s online co-op abilities, but an in-person couch co-op session creates hilarious moments and unforgettable memories between friends. But be warned: some friendships will fall!”
Bread & Fred will launch with language support in English, Spanish (Spain), Catalan, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brasil), Chinese, Spanish (Latam), Polish and Turkish. The official soundtrack is available on all major music streaming services. To learn more about Bread & Fred and SandCastles Studio, visit the official website, follow Bread & Fred on Twitter/X, and keep up with Apogee Entertainment by following their Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.
About SandCastles Studio
SandCastles Studio was founded by three indie developer friends based out of Barcelona, Spain. With a deep love for multiplayer games of all types, SandCastles Studio’s goal is to innovate within the cooperative gaming genre and create brand-new experiences for everyone to enjoy.
The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.
The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy 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.
PARIS – May 23, 2024 – Focus Entertainment and Auroch Digital are thrilled to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, the bloody explosive retro FPS set in Games Workshop’s iconic universe, is getting new DLC next month! “Forges of Corruption” arrives June 18, 2024, on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. A Nintendo Switch release is planned at a later date. Check out the new reveal trailer and let your Bolter do the talking once again!
It’s time to get back to purging heretics!
Your favorite Ultramarine is back! Grab your holy chainsword and trusty Boltgun and prepare for another adrenaline-pumping shootout. The “Forges of Corruption” DLC takes Boltgun’s epic bloodfest to another level.
Explore new environments and stop Chaos corruption before it engulfs the entire world of Graia! Exterminate new enemies, including the monstrous Helbrute, the heavy weapon-wielding Havoc, and the vicious lightning claws of the Terminator. Purge foes with new weapons – burn hordes of heretics with the scorching Multi-melta or blow them away with the Missile Launcher.
For new players, Boltgun’s upcoming Forges of Corruption Edition, featuring the full base game and new DLC, will be the perfect way to grab all the game’s content at a reduced price. Prepare for the glorious, gory purge on June 18!
Endless blasts of pixels: Horde mode coming soon, free on all platforms!
We’ve listened to your requests and are adding two highly requested free updates to the base game for all on June 18. Dive into the new Horde mode, with four difficulty levels and its own achievements! How long can you survive?
Players will also discover a navigation Guide to help direct the Emperor’s Chosen through levels, as well as numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements!
Chat with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun devs Auroch Digital
Auroch Digital, developers of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and huge Warhammer fans themselves, will host an exclusive Q&A event in their Discord. Players can chat to the devs about all things Warhammer 40,000, including Boltgun and the upcoming DLC!
Make sure to join at 6PM CEST/5PM BST/12PM EDT/9AM PDT on May 24 to take part: discord.gg/2yWagXw
Skulls Festival is on! Get great deals on Warhammer games!
Celebrate the Warhammer Skulls Festival on Steam and Xbox with up to 90% off Focus’ collection of Warhammer games. Huge discounts are available for Necromunda: Hired Gun, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2, and many others. Get Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun at 35% off, and don’t miss the newly announced opening of pre-orders for Space Marine 2’s Ultra, Gold and Standard Editions!
Only in death does duty end!
Unleash your wrath in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, out now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. The “Forges of Corruption” DLC and Edition launch June 18 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC!
LOS ANGELES– May 23, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced that global pre-registration is now open for its brand-new idle RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure. Ahead of the game’s release, players can visit the official website, Google Play, or App Store to pre-register and receive exclusive rewards. Pre-registration is also available via the in-game pop-up window on The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross.
The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure is based on the global hit manga and anime that welcomes players to an idle RPG world overflowing with epic adventures and fan-favorite characters from the franchise. Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, the mobile RPG enjoyed by 60 million players around the globe, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure offers an enjoyable gameplay experience featuring a variety of content, an easy-to-play One-Tap Draw system, as well the opportunity to collect and nurture beloved characters.
Players who pre-register will receive valuable in-game rewards that will aid them when they begin their idle journey. The rewards include Hero Summon Tickets (x2,500), Diamonds (x5,000), and Legendary Hero Summon Tickets and Launch Special Festival Summon Tickets providing a chance to obtain four Legendary heroes, including Diane.
Additionally, pre-registering on the official website or through the in-game pop-up for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross will provide a total of 60 Diamonds that can be used in The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross.
For more information on The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official website for future updates.
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com/.
Digital pre-orders are now open for PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S
PARIS – May 23, 2024 – Today Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive premiered a new trailer for the highly anticipated third-person action game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, revealing a whole new PvE experience and the return of the beloved PvP mode from the first game. Unveiled during the Warhammer Skulls Festival live stream, this trailer also marks the opening of digital pre-orders on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and the Epic Games Store ahead of the game’s release on September 9, in addition to already-available retail pre-orders.
A brand-new three-player co-op mode and the return of PvP
Old and new fans alike are in for a multiplayer treat! In addition to bringing back Space Marine’s iconic battle against the Chaos Space Marines in three 6v6 PvP modes (Annihilation, Seize Ground, and Capture & Control), Space Marine 2 features an all-new co-op mode, letting you slay xenos with up to two friends in three-player “Operations Mode.” Each PvE and PvP mode lets players choose between six available classes, ranging from the unflinching Bulwark and his Combat Shield, to the stealthy Sniper with his Camo Cloak.
Players will also be able to customize their Space Marines, from helm to greaves, with a wide selection of colors, heraldry decals, pauldrons, gauntlets, and more! While new content like missions, enemies, and weapons will be available to all players through regular free updates, the Season Pass will grant even more cosmetics.
Pre-order four editions today via digital or retail
Pre-orders are now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, as well as at participating retail stores. In addition to the Collector’s Edition exclusive to the Focus Store, three editions are now available for pre-order: Standard, Gold and Ultra Edition.
Pre-order the Collector’s Edition, exclusive to the Focus Store, to receive:
The base game on the platform of your choice (PS5 and Xbox Series X versions to be delivered as physical copies. PC version to be delivered as a Steam code.)
The “Macragge’s Chosen” DLC
The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Season Pass
Exclusive access to the full game four days before release*
The Ultramarines Champion Pack, with two unique cosmetics for your Heavy Bolter and Power Armour
An exclusive Collector’s Box with unique artwork
Lieutenant Titus: an 8.25 x 6.7″ resin statue, finely painted and detailed
The Collector’s Edition SteelBook®
The Art and Making of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, a 172-page deep dive showcasing the work that went into making the game
Don’t miss this Focus Entertainment Store exclusive while stocks last.
Pre-order the Ultra Edition (digital only) to receive:
The base game
The “Macragge’s Chosen” DLC
The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Season Pass
Exclusive access to the full game four days before release*
The Ultramarines Champion Pack, with two unique cosmetics for your Heavy Bolter and Power Armour
Pre-order the Gold Edition to receive:
The base game
The “Macragge’s Chosen” DLC
The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Season Pass
Exclusive access to the full game four days before release*
Official SteelBook® (only at participating retail stores)
Pre-order the Standard Edition to receive:
The base game
The “Macragge’s Chosen” DLC, with three unique cosmetics for your Bolt Rifle, Chainsword and Power Armour
*Early unlock up to four days before the release date, depending on the pre-order subscription date. Platforms and date availability are subject to change. See website for more details. Playtime is subject to possible outages and time zone differences. An internet connection is required.
Get the best deals on Warhammer games
Celebrate the Warhammer Skulls Festival on Steam and Xbox with up to 90% off Focus’ collection of Warhammer games. Great discounts are available for Necromunda: Hired Gun, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2, and many others. Get Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun at 35% off in preparation for its newly announced DLC, releasing on June 18, alongside the game’s new “Forges of Corruption” Edition.
Heed the call of battle when Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 launches Sept. 9, 2024, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-order the Standard, Gold, Ultra, or Collector’s Edition now! Sign up as a Focus member to get exclusive news and upcoming special offers for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and the whole Focus catalog.
Take control of the deathless Necron legions or the techno-religious acolytes of the Omnissiah, with the fate of a world in your hands. Coming to Windows PC, PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Leicester, UK – 23rd MAY 2024
The highly anticipated announcement headlined this year’s Warhammer Skulls Showcase, with Games Workshop’s annual festival for licensed video games culminating in the world premiere of the reveal trailer for the awaited sequel.
After millennia of slumber, Vargard Nefershah mobilises her dynasty’s legions to annihilate the Adeptus Mechanicus interlopers who unknowingly settled upon her world. Across the galaxy, Magos Dominus Faustinius is summoned to bring his hard-won expertise to bear and ensure the Necrons do not succeed. The conflict soon becomes a crucible of unanticipated significance, drawing to it external actors stranger and more deadly still.
In an exciting addition for the sequel, players will not just be battling as the Adeptus Mechanicus against the awakening of a Necron tomb world, but will also be able to fight as the Necrons for the resurgence of their dynasty , with both sides now fully playable over multiple campaigns.
Strategic gameplay is again at the forefront of the action, with players able to manage their territories’ garrisons and assemble forces for each mission, choosing from a vastly expanded selection of fighters from each faction’s range. New environmental mechanics will also require players to maneuver their forces like never before and play to their chosen faction’s strengths and weaknesses – take cover behind terrain as the Mechanicus, or destroy it as the Necrons.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is once again expertly bringing the setting to life with awe-inspiring music and audio design by critically acclaimed composer Guillaume David and the gripping continuation of the Mechanicus saga by veteran author Ben Counter, best known for his Black Library novels. The epic conflict, skillfully woven over multiple campaigns, is replete with narrative events, with the player choices shaping not just the course of the war, but its climactic outcome.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is coming to Windows PC, PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S.
Kasedo Games work closely together with enthusiastic & talented indie developers from around the world to publish ‘Triple I’ titles that players will love.
Through our vast knowledge of producing, PR, marketing and distribution, we always strive for quality games made by quality indie teams and we understand that every game and every studio has different requirements. The support, creative freedom and platform we provide means we can make great games happen without forgetting their roots.
Titles under the Kasedo label include: ‘IXION’, ‘City of Gangsters’, Recipe for Disaster’, ‘Filament’, ‘Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus’, ‘Rise of Industry’, ‘Project Highrise’ and ‘Crowntakers’.
ABOUT GAMES WORKSHOP
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 540 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide.
As the highly anticipated new video game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed gears up to launch later this year, global video games publisher Outright Games is excited to reveal full details of the incoming Deluxe and Collector’s Editions, specifically for release on Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation 5®.
With the game taking place following the events of the box office hit film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, the upcoming action-packed 3D Brawler/Platformer will serve up more mutant chaos for fans to enjoy, with the Deluxe and Collector’s Editions both loaded with exclusive TMNT-themed collectibles.
Paying homage to the iconic heroes in a half shell, fans will be able to get their hands on a radical artbook and an assortment of pin badges in both variants, with the Deluxe Edition also including 4 themed keychains and a unique Steelbook cover. The Collector’s Edition arrives jam-packed with access to the season pass for more post-launch awesome content as well as exclusive collectibles, including an iconic pizza van statue, gnarly LED pizza sign and more, all inside an incredible Collector’s Box!
Full details on contents and prices below:
Deluxe Edition – £54.99 / €59.99/ $59.99
Includes:
Exclusive Steelbook
4 Pin Badges
4 Keychains
Artbook
Collector’s Edition – £219.99 / €249.99/ $199.99
Includes:
Season Pass
Pizza Van Statue
LED Sign
5 Pin Badges
4 Patches
Mouse Mat
Notebook
Pen
Artbook
Poster
Stickers
Collectors Box
Get ready to wreak havoc in New York City, playing as the brothers in solo or 2 player co-op mode. Unleash their unique ninja skills to restore the peace and prevent the newly formed human-mutant relationship from going down the drain.
Exclusive to Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation 5®, the Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition are available to pre-order in multiple countries now while stocks last. Check with local retailers for more information.
Wishlist Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed now or pre-order on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Windows and Steam.
Developers from Frozen Way, a game development studio based in Cracow, Poland, are pleased to share some updates regarding Honeycomb: The World Beyond – their upcoming sci-fi survival-sandbox game set on an exuberant planet of Sota7.
May 23rd, Cracow, Poland. The creators of Honeycomb: The World Beyond have released the first story trailer for the game! With the game’s launch date fast approaching, the developers have decided to showcase some details of its narrative. This video material features events from the life of the playable protagonist, as well as an outline of the mission she participates in. The materials that have been published up until now have depicted an alien planet captivating with its fauna and flora – now, players have the opportunity to learn why the game’s action is set on this otherworldly planet, not on Earth. What’s more, the story trailer also includes glimpses of gameplay elements.
The developers have another important piece of information to share. They are delighted to announce that a demo version of Honeycomb: The World Beyond will be available to all interested players during the upcoming Steam Next Fest edition, from June 10-17! The creators of the game are eager to get the game into the hands of numerous players again. They are looking forward to receiving their feedback to make the game the best it can be. Every opinion and comment will be extremely valuable and helpful in making the game better. Mark your calendars and get ready to discover a world beyond your imagination.
Additionally, from May 27th to June 3rd, Honeycomb: The World Beyond will participate in the Open World Survival Crafting Fest on Steam. During this time, on the stream available on the game’s Steam page, developers will discuss the survival-related aspects presented in their game. Don’t miss the chance to learn about the dangers and challenges players will face on planet Sota7.
About Honeycomb: The World Beyond
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to find yourself on an uninhabited, mysterious planet as a pioneer? Carry the weight of a mission that could save the world on your shoulders. Or perhaps you’ve always been fascinated by bioengineering and where its development might take mankind in the future. Honeycomb: The World Beyond sets out to offer its players a unique opportunity to experience all of that and more! Prepare for a journey of scientific exploration and survival on a planet that can be incredibly friendly, awe-inspiring, and slightly hostile.
Explore the world of Sota7 and uncover its secrets. Prepare yourself to be moved by its diversity. From calm forests and vibrant jungles to vast fields spreading at the foot of a mysterious volcano, prepare for a trek that will leave a lasting impression. Carve out a home for yourself and use that safe space to further your research. Play your part in saving the Earth’s ecosystem thanks to innovative bioengineering mechanics and see the vibrant world of an alien planet with your own eyes.
Bioengineering – meet fascinating life forms and create new ones
Gathering information about an ecosystem is a crucial part of a bioengineer’s work. You need to treat the life forms of Sota7 with caution and respect – after all, they’re all a part of a larger whole. Extract samples and procure resources carefully to find familiar patterns and understand this world. This will help you to create new fascinating life forms that will be able to easily fit in with those that inhabit it already – and who knows, maybe one of these species holds the key to solving the problems that plague the ecosystem back on Earth? Use innovative in-game mechanics such as allogamy and grafting to create hybrids that could change the world. Unleash your inner scientist and become a master of the art of crossbreeding.
Base building – expand your base of operations
A true explorer needs a haven to rest and contemplate if they want to succeed. One of the player’s many important tasks in Honeycomb: The World Beyond is to plan and build your perfect modular base – not only for shelter but also a place of experiments, reporting progress, and rest. Discover our artists’ vision of the future, inspired by natural shapes found in Art Nouveau. The modular design of the base isn’t just a visual feature, but also a strategic advantage that allows you to adapt to your changing needs as an explorer and a scientist. Add an extra room or a corridor whenever you want, matching the direction of the expansion to the surrounding area.
Nestled within your base lies a sanctuary of profound significance: the laboratory. Here you can grow as a scientist and bioengineer. Gather resources and create varied laboratory devices to experiment with samples collected during the exploration of the world. The laboratory is not just a place for discovering new life forms – it’s also a space where you grow and nurture plants. Cultivate them to make previously empty rooms alive with fresh greenery, and yield a satisfying harvest – a reward that springs from your commitment, which increases your chances of survival.
Honeycomb: The World Beyond comes with an exciting set of features:
Explore the unknown – each corner of Sota7 offers diverse biomes with different plants and animals for you to discover. Explorer, let curiosity guide your steps! Encounter the kaleidoscope of life forms, learn about them, and apply that knowledge to further research.
Awaken your inner bioengineer – in Honeycomb: The World Beyond you are both observer and creator. Find and experiment with new fauna and flora species to unlock their potential.
Witness the synergy of nature and science – crossbreed various plants or animals using bioengineering mechanics such as grafting and allogamy.
Build your perfect base – to survive and conduct experiments, you need to build your base first. Gather materials and set up your sanctuary – an oasis in a foreign world. If you’re not a keen builder, utilize the planning mode, which will do the job for you!
Arrange the laboratory – the heart of your base is a lab, where you can experiment with collected samples.
Find the hidden riches – remember that Sota7 is a unique yet challenging place. You should always be on the lookout for better resources.
Survive at any cost – face the upcoming challenges with courage and try to survive in the unfamiliar world of Sota7.
About Frozen Way
Frozen Way is a game development studio and publisher from Cracow, Poland. You may know them from co-creating House Flipper with its Pets DLC and Farm DLC, as well as creating and releasing House Flipper VR, co-releasing Builder Simulator and Hairdresser Simulator on Steam, and co-developing Chornobyl Liquidators. Currently, they are developing Honeycomb: The World Beyond and House Flipper – Dine Out DLC, while also releasing Campus Life, focusing on the PC market and next-generation consoles. They are a group of friendly people with a passion for video games. Gamedev is their lifestyle and philosophy, so there’s nothing better than seeing their creations bring a lot of joy to the community. In the end, we’re all nerds, aren’t we? https://frozenway.games/
Explore New Worlds with the Brilliant Retail Edition and iam8bit Collector’s Edition at cocoon.iam8bit.com
LOS ANGELES – May 23, 2024. iam8bit, together with developer Geometric Interactive and publisher Annapurna Interactive, have revealed stunning physical editions and vinyl of the acclaimed title COCOON will be coming soon to multiple platforms. Fans of the game may choose the retail edition, available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch for $29.99, €29.99, £24.99, or opt for the otherworldly iam8bit Collector’s Edition, available for PlayStation 5 and Switch for $74.99. Fans can also get their cerci on the COCOON vinyl, available for $32.99.
A trailer showcasing the new physical editions is available below:
All COCOON products can be purchased from cocoon.iam8bit.com. The retail edition will be available via European retail stores.
The retail edition features the game alongside five beautiful orb art cards and will be available on European retail store shelves on September 13. More indulgent puzzle-players may obtain the iam8bit Collector’s Edition, which includes a 3” laser-etched crystal orb light with an activator pedestal, an 11” x 17” double-sided poster, five orb art cards and an exclusive cover with original art by Erwin Kho, all for $74.99. This version is exclusive to iam8bit.com and will begin shipping in Q4 2024.
Also not to be missed is the sleek 1xLP Vinyl, available for $32.99. Pressed on Classic Black vinyl, and housed in a foil-embellished jacket, this Vinyl features an arranged musical experience by composer Jakob Schmid, painting a complete portrait of COCOON’s music. Featuring all-original album art by Erwin Kho, the vinyl will begin shipping in Q4 2024.
Recommended by 98% of critics on OpenCritic, COCOON was named Eurogamer’s Game of the Year in 2023. The title has also consistently been lauded since its release, winning the Best Debut Indie Game at the Game Awards and the Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game Award at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. Additionally, COCOON was given an honorable mention for Best Audio and Best Technology at the 24th Game Developers Choice Awards. Offering a unique take on the puzzle adventure genre, each of COCOON’s many worlds exists within an orb that players can carry on their backs. Players are invited to interact with alien environments and biochemical devices left behind by an ancient civilization, facing the mighty guardians of each world in fierce battles and leaping between worlds to solve intricate puzzles.
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About iam8bit
iam8bit is a creative production emporium that’s been boldly redefining the entertainment industry since 2005. Its collaborative works have taken a variety of forms, including groundbreaking community events, immersive art experiences, and exclusive collectibles, all designed to bring surprise and delight to people’s lives. iam8bit played a crucial role in the vinyl renaissance, minting its first record in 2010, and is the industry leader in premium physical editions of top-tier games. iam8bit evolved into financing and publishing games under its iam8bit Presents imprint, including the smash hit Escape Academy; NES mash note Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum; and the upcoming chill vibes simulator Simpler Times. The company is based in Los Angeles and co-owned/co-creatively directed by Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White.
About Annapurna Interactive
Annapurna Interactive, founded in 2016, works with game creators from around the world to develop and release personal experiences for everyone. Their award-winning portfolio includes Neon White, Stray, Outer Wilds, Storyteller, What Remains of Edith Finch, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Solar Ash, and A Memoir Blue, as well as upcoming titles Thirsty Suitors, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Open Roads, Forever Ago, Skin Deep, Flock, Bounty Star, Silent Hill: Townfall and more.
About Geometric Interactive
Geometric Interactive is an independent game development studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Geometric Interactive’s games are designed around unique gameplay ideas, with striking graphics and atmospheric sound created in service of the interactive experience. The studio was founded by former Playdead employees: Jeppe Carlsen, who was the lead gameplay designer on the internationally acclaimed award-winning titles Limbo and Inside, and programmer/composer Jakob Schmid, whose work on the music-based platformer 140 won the 2013 IGF Award for Excellence in Audio.
