SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 31, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft unveiled more information about its Ubisoft Forward conference, starting June 11 at 5:00AM AEST. The show will feature exclusive looks at Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the recently released XDefiant and more! Before the official conference, there will be a 30-minute pre-show from 4:30AM AEST celebrating upcoming updates for live games. 

The official stream will be available at Ubisoft.com/Forward, or via Ubisoft’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. On YouTube, viewing options will include English subtitles, audio description, and American Sign Language.  

Via Twitch, whether on the Ubisoft channel or via co-streaming through the “Special Events” category, viewers will be eligible to earn up to nine Twitch drops with a linked Ubisoft account: 

• 15 minutes: Earn the Ultra Top Fan Charm in Rainbow Six Siege   
• 20 minutes: Earn the Forest’s Dawn Trinket in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora  
• 30 minutes: Earn the Trailblazer Trinket in Star Wars Outlaws  
• 45 minutes: Earn the M60 Eruption Weapon Skin in XDefiant and the Skull and Bones Welcome Firework in Skull and Bones  
• 60 Minutes: Earn the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (1964) in The Crew Motorfest, the Yurei Bushido Gear Set in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and the Koi Uchide-no-Kozuchi trinket in Assassin’s Creed Shadows  

For more information and a full rundown of all the day’s highlights once the show concludes, visit Ubisoft News for news, previews and more.   

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 or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.  

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Benefactor Takes Over the Los Santos Auto Scene – Plus, 3X GTA$ and RP on Terrorbyte Client Jobs and the Cayo Perico Series, and More

Celebrate the Benefactor brand’s extensive catalog of premium vehicles this week with discounts and bonuses on everything from sleek sports cars to armored sedans.

The artistry of this majestic German auto manufacturer is on full display — experience a wide range of Benefactor models for yourself in the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom and at the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet. Also at the car meet, Hao’s taken some creative liberties with the Benefactor Stirling GT (Sports Classic, 40% off) as this week’s Premium Test Ride.

Get the Benefactor Tee – It’s an opportune time to pull the trigger on a Benefactor LM87 (Super), Schlagen GT (Sports), or SM722 (Sports) purchase — each is 40% off through June 5, and buying any of them will net you the Benefactor Tee emblazoned with the mark’s infamous diamond-shaped logo.

3X GTA$ and RP on Cayo Perico Series

Take in the idyllic sights and sounds of El Rubio’s remote island hideaway as you speed around the shores and palms in the Cayo Perico Series, paying out Triple Rewards through June 5.

3X GTA$ and RP on Every Bullet Counts – Fight to the last breath while armed with limited ammunition in Every Bullet Counts. Emerge victorious or go down guns blazing to earn 3X GTA$ and RP for your efforts.

3X GTA$ and RP on Terrorbyte Client Jobs

Benefactor’s known for state-of-the-art tech, and the Terrorbyte provides access to hacker extraordinaire, Paige Harris. Use the Nerve Center touchscreen inside the vehicle to launch Terrorbyte Client Jobs and help prospective clients disrupt various crimes across the city to collect 3X GTA$ and RP.

Completing three Terrorbyte Client Jobs will also fulfill the Weekly Challenge and land you a bonus lump sum of GTA$100,000.

Nightclub owners can purchase the Terrorbyte from Warstock Cache & Carry (40% off, including Upgrades and Modifications)and, alongside Client Jobs, it’s fully equipped to source cargo for select businesses. Call out your Terrorbyte via the Interaction Menu > Service Vehicles.

2X GTA$ and RP on Junk Energy Time Trials – Push your stamina to the extreme in Junk Energy Time Trials. Ride through checkpoints and make clever use of the Inductor’s battery to beat par time for 2X GTA$ and RP.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

See how Simeon’s selections for this week’s Benefactor showcase stack up against one another by comparing their stats and test driving them:

• Benefactor Stirling GT (Sports Classic, 40% off)
• Benefactor Schafter V12 (Sports, 40% off)
• Benefactor XLS (SUV, 40% off)
• Benefactor Schafter LWB (Sports, 40% off)
• Benefactor Feltzer (Sports, 40% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom and More – Head to the Luxury Autos showroom window display to do a double take at a pair of four-doored beauties: the Vapid Aleutian (SUV) and Declasse Impaler SZ (Sedan).

Visit the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to see what the Benefactor Feltzer (Sports, 40% off), Benefactor Streiter (Sports), and Benefactor Surano (Sports) are capable of. Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to win this week’s Prize Ride: the Pegassi Infernus Classic (Sports Classic).

Spin the Lucky Wheel in the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort for a shot at becoming the new owner of this week’s grand prize: the Pegassi Reaper (Super).

DISCOUNTS

Beef up your garage with this week’s Benefactor bonanza, including a 40% discount on the base model Terrorbyte and all its Upgrades and Modifications:

• Executive Office Garages – 30% off
• Benefactor Terrorbyte – 40% off
• Benefactor Terrorbyte Upgrades and Modifications – 40% off
• Benefactor LM87 (Super) – 40% off
• Benefactor Schlagen GT (Sports) – 40% off
• Benefactor SM722 (Sports) – 40% off
• Benefactor Stirling GT (Sports Classic) – 40% off
• Benefactor Schafter V12 (Sports) – 40% off
• Benefactor XLS (SUV) – 40% off
• Benefactor Schafter LWB (Sports) – 40% off
• Benefactor Feltzer (Sports) – 40% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Knife | Service Carbine (50% off) | Unholy Hellbringer | Pistol .50 | MG (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Micro SMG | Grenades | Sticky Bombs | Pipe Bombs | Armor

GTA+ 

GTA+ Members get an additional GTA$1,000,000 bonus every month through August automatically deposited alongside the standard GTA$500,000 into their Maze Bank account. You can also claim the following through June 5: 

• Free Överflöd Entity MT (Super) 
• Cinco de Mayo Tee and Mask, and Black LS Customs Tee, Neck Gaiter, and Cap 
• New Chameleon Paints
• 2X GTA$ and RP on A Superyacht Life Contact Missions, Junk Energy Skydives, and Air Races 

Visit the GTA+ website for full details. 

London (May 31, 2024) Capcom explored the living world of Monster Hunter Wilds™ at PlayStation’s State of Play broadcast with the first in-depth look at the highly anticipated action RPG. The trailer traversed an untamed landscape teeming with new monsters adapted to the everchanging conditions of their rugged habitat. The vibrant new gameplay footage also revealed the first glimpse of the story, characters, systems, and more.

Capcom also revealed special bonus items that players returning from Monster Hunter: World™ can obtain when Monster Hunter Wilds arrives in 2025 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Watch the Monster Hunter Wilds trailer on YouTube.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, players join the ranks of a special Research Commission team investigating the Forbidden Lands. Fully voiced for the first time in the Monster Hunter™ series, the hunter ventures into the unknown with their companions, including Guild-appointed handler Alma, their Palico partner, and a mysterious child. Monster Hunter Wilds features multi-dimensional biomes that can transform in unexpected ways. The first locale to be unveiled is the Windward Plains, a vast region encompassing harsh deserts, twisted rock formations, and swaying grasslands abound with life.

These immersive ecosystems are populated with wildlife acclimated to their surroundings, including smaller monsters like Dalthydon, an herbivorous wyvern that migrates seasonally, and Ceratonoth, who rely on males to shield the herd from raging storms with well-developed dorsal horns that serve as lightning rods. Of course, large monsters also roam the Windward Plains, including Doshaguma. While massive and territorial, these fanged beasts are curiously sometimes sighted stalking the plains in aggressive packs. Meanwhile, the formidable amphibian Chatacabra uses its surroundings and adhesive saliva to become an even stronger adversary by armoring its body with natural materials like ore.

To help hunters meet the challenges that await in Monster Hunter Wilds, the beloved gameplay of the series has evolved with an arsenal of new features. Players will experience a seamless flow from story sequences to gameplay without interruption. To traverse this world’s sprawling environments, the game introduces Seikrets, a new type of mount. These nimble creatures can guide their riders to destinations and allow hunters to perform actions on the go, such as sharpening weapons, gathering materials, and wielding the slinger. Hunters can also swap to a secondary weapon with their Seikret, empowering hunting parties to adapt to the changing conditions out in the field without returning to base.

All 14 of the series’ iconic weapon types return in Monster Hunter Wilds and have now evolved to include new actions. Additionally, the game introduces brand-new systems, such as Focus Mode, giving hunters more precise control over aiming, guarding, and attacking monsters’ weak points. The new Hook Slinger also offers hunters additional abilities, including contextual actions and the power to collect items from a distance – even when mounted atop their Seikret.

Monster Hunter Wilds players who link their Monster Hunter: World save data can receive special bonus items. This includes the Felyne Leather Set (Palico Armor) and Felyne Acorn Spade (Palico Weapon) for linking Monster Hunter: World base game save data, and Felyne Duffel Set (Palico Armor) and Felyne Trekker Peckaxe (Palico Weapon) for linking save data from the title’s massive expansion Monster Hunter World: Iceborne™. Please see the official website for more details.

ABOUT MONSTER HUNTER

The Monster Hunter series is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since 2004, the beloved co-op action RPGs have sold over 100 million units worldwide. In the games, players hunt larger-than-life foes across expansive natural environments. Each monster poses a unique challenge, so players must plan carefully, form hunting parties with friends, and utilize everything at their disposal to survive these thrilling set-piece quests. As a reward for overcoming their quarry, hunters can harvest the remains to craft equipment and upgrade their customizable arsenal for the challenges ahead.

About Capcom

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

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

Play through the eyes of a nameless hero in a war-torn Three Kingdoms epic!

Hertfordshire, 31^st May 2024 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force are creating the most intense musou game yet with DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, available in 2025 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam®. Fuelled by electrifying 1 vs. 1,000 action, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS intensifies the battlefield thanks to massive armies populating the screen from end-to-end, raging for a fight.

Dive into the epic teaser of DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS on YouTube

“For almost 30 years, the DYNASTY WARRIORS franchise has been built by delivering not only a sense of realism on the battlefield, but by the exhilarating action of 1 vs. 1,000 gameplay,” said Tomohiko Sho, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS producer and Head of Omega Force, KOEI TECMO GAMES. “With DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, we return to these roots and deliver the non-stop action to not only our most loyal fans of the series, but to all game fans worldwide, delivering the most thrilling warfare we’ve ever been able to create.”

Throughout the game, players will need to act fast as the unprecedented size and scale of enemy armies overwhelm the battlefield. Coordination with allied armies is key as players deploy battle tactics in real time while slicing through waves of soldiers in the most tension-filled fights in DYNASTY WARRIORS history.

In addition, for the first time in a DYNASTY WARRIORS title, the storyline will be told through the eyes of a “nameless hero”. Play through the historical tale of war as chaos erupts throughout the Three Kingdoms, showcasing the vast lands of China and its most ruthless generals like never before!

For more information on DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, visit the official website, Like us on Facebook, Join us on the KOEI TECMO Europe Discord server, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

©KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Omega Force is a trademark of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

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Guilty Gear -Strive- roster continues to expand with the arrival of Slayer, the fourth character of the Season Pass 3.

Slayer is a gentleman, coming from a lineage of vampires. He enjoys combat, haikus, and abides by own code of “dandyism”. He fights using his overwhelming strength with powerful moves propelling him forward, hitting hard his opponents while controlling the tempo of battle.

A new battle stage “Amber Fest with Kind Neighbors” is also available and features the town where the tale from Another Story in Season 1 unfolded. This stage is available as part of the Season Pass 3 and for individual purchase.

Watch the trailer here:

Slayer is the last character of Guilty Gear -Strive- Season Pass 3, along with Johnny, Elphelt and A.B.A. Season Pass 3 contains these four characters, as well as two battle stages, the Additional Colour Pack #3, and the Season Pass 3 Purchase Bonus (which contains additional costume colours). All characters from Season Pass 3 can be bought separately.

Guilty Gear -Strive- is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. For more information on Guilty Gear -Strive- and other products from Bandai Namco Europe, please visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu. Follow us on X at: https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken, the latest entry in point-and-click psychological horror series from veteran developer scriptwelder and publisher Armor Games Studios, awakens peculiar dreams in a new demo available now for Steam Next Fest from June 10-17, 2024. Would you like to consider Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken for any “best of Steam Next Fest” roundup coverage?

Step into the curious shoes of Amy, a small-town veterinarian carrying regret over her troubled relationship with her deceased brother, Thomas.  After discovering Thomas’ journals exploring lucid dreaming and alternate worlds, dreamlike fantasies whisk Amy away…making her question whether Thomas really died. 

Explore distorted railway stations, ominous forests, endless libraries, and other nightmarish environments. Unlock abilities, solve complex puzzles, and shape Amy’s dreams by defeating fiendish foes. Illuminate darker areas with her trusty flashlight, unearth keys to unlock doors, and discover crucial items to traverse each otherworldly area.

Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken’s new demo is available now during Steam Next Fest from June 10-17, 2024.   Fellow dreamers can visit the Deep Sleep website, join the Discord server, and follow Scriptwelder and Armor Games Studios on Twitter/X for more updates

About Scriptwelder

An independent developer from Poland with a long history beginning in the Flash gaming scene, scriptwelder is best known for the fan-favorite Deep Sleep and Don’t Escape series, with each having seen millions of individual plays across Newgrounds, Kongregate, Armor Games, and more even before their re-release on Steam. After Don’t Escape: 4 Days to Survive was met with critical acclaim in 2019, scriptwelder has set his sights on adding a new chapter to the Deep Sleep series, set to launch on PC in 2024. 

About Armor Games Studios

From its roots as a popular portal for online gaming, Armor Games Studios is a publisher that aims to work directly with and help foster talented indie developers to create unique and engaging games of all types for all platforms. For more information, visit www.armorgamesstudios.com, and follow the company on Twitter @ArmorGameStudio.

Fused warriors are taking the main stage in a brand-new DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO trailer! These formidable warriors are based on the fusion of two characters, either by performing the fusion dance or wearing special earrings, called Potaras, that allow for a fusion to happen. Players will be able to unleash their destructive attacks and skills and take the advantage in battle.

The below 21 characters join the DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO roster, which keeps growing and will be the largest in the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise.

• Trunks (Kid)
• Trunks (Kid), Super Saiyan
• Goten
• Goten, Super Saiyan
• Caulifla
• Caulifla, Super Saiyan 2
• Kale
• Kale, Super Saiyan
• Gotenks
• Gotenks, Super Saiyan
• Gotenks, Super Saiyan 3
• Kefla
• Kefla, Super Saiyan
• Kefla, Super Saiyan 2
• Vegito
• Vegito, Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan
• Gogeta (Super)
• Gogeta (Super), Super Saiyan
• Gogeta (Super), Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan
• Fused Zamasu
• Fused Zamasu, Half-Corrupted

Watch the new trailer here:

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is currently in development by Spike Chunsoft, the studio behind the Budokai Tenkaichi series. The game will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, making the most of this generation of consoles to offer spectacular fights with stunning details, powers and abilities, allowing players to make their dream battles a reality in-game.

For more information about DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bandainamcoeu/.  Join the conversation on X at https://twitter.com/dragonballgames.

Experience hotly anticipated demos, watch panels, and more this Labor Day Weekend

SEATTLE – 31 May, 2024 – The first exhibitors and guests for PAX West 2024, the West Coast’s most-attended gaming event, have been unveiled alongside today’s launch of badges sales at 12 pm PDT. ReedPop and Penny Arcade will welcome fans at the Seattle Convention Center this Labor Day Weekend from Friday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, for PAX’s 20th anniversary.

The expo floor will feature some of gaming’s biggest names, including Capcom, The Pokémon Company, Larian Studios, Innersloth, Atari, and long-time PAX fan favorites The Behemoth. More companies packing the expo hall, including some of gaming’s most popular publishers to small indie creators with the next big breakout hit, will be announced in the coming months.

PAX West’s main stage will feature programming from Magic the Gathering along with appearances from FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE voice actors Briana White (Aerith), Britt Baron (Tifa), and Suzie Yeung (Yuffie). Enter John Robertson’s The Dark Room, the comedic live-action video game experience, making its PAX West debut. 

Celebrate 20 years of PAX in the place where it all started, with programming including birthday panels and exclusive giveaways. The schedule includes a 20th Anniversary Concert featuring the Triforce Quartet, OneUps, and other guests to be announced in the near future, with a full event schedule arriving in the coming weeks.

Catch four days of a wide variety of live competitive gaming, including the humorous Stream Stars competition that kicks off PAX Arena’s schedule packed with live esports with cash prizes. Witness one of PAX’s oldest traditions, the Omegathon, where 16 attendees battle it out in a variety of games, including the grand finals’ mystery game.

“We’re celebrating the 20th Anniversary of PAX all year, but this is where the show started,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and Child’s Play. “Whether you found the show when it was PAX West, PAX Prime, or just PAX, we’re looking forward to celebrating with you.”

PAX West badges go on sale today at 12 pm PDT for $250 for a 4-day badge, or $66 for single-day badges for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. Additionally, pick up single day badge bundles at a reduced rate until Thursday, June 20, or while inventory lasts, with three badges for $186, four badges for $238, and six badges for $337.

Media and content creators interested in covering the event can apply for badges here. The content submission form for panels and workshops close Monday, June 3, at 6am PDT.

For travel info, event schedules, FAQs, and more, check out the PAX West website, and follow PAX on Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.

About PAX

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop-focused show, held in Philadelphia.

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), MagicCon, and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.

Extinguish insects in a blaze of glory in the follow-up to Hive Jump on Steam Early Access

Green Bay, WI – May 30, 2024 – Hive Jump 2: Survivors, the survivors-like sequel to critically acclaimed action-platformer Hive Jump from developer Graphite Lab and publisher Midwest Games, begins a buzzworthy battle on PC via Steam Early Access today.

As the lone survivor of a devastating extraterrestrial attack, overcome the impossible by blasting waves of swarming enemies with instruments far deadlier than bug repellant. Weaponize and customize a powerful jetpack to escape perilous situations, and destroy enemies down below. 

Traverse unfamiliar terrain, utilizing the jetpack as an advantage to rise above the hordes of vicious insects. Strategically select upgrades before each run, from health reserve boosts to enhanced enemy targeting and increased damage. Pair jetpack augments with overpowered Jumper builds to construct the ultimate exterminator. 

Gain speed bonuses with Sprinter or send swarms scuttling with Bruiser’s flamethrower. Extinguish waves of wildly spawning creatures hungry for the chase, fending off ground-based Soldiers, Armorers, and lava-spewing Bombarders. Test drive different power-up and stat combos, adjusting speed, rate of fire, health, and other attributes. 

Engage in hands-free combat with auto-assist aiming, or switch to manual controls for master manipulation in the fray. Unleash an arsenal of grenades and survive until the countdown buzzer blares. Hold the hive at bay for 14 rounds to go head-to-head in boss battles with the biggest bugs of all. Survive the challenge of the Crystal Caverns or the Frozen Tundra with more distinct environments to come.

Collect discarded “goo” from fallen enemies and exchange for upgrades, weapons, and rare relics. The more guts amassed, the greater the chances of scoring scarce loot. While sweeping up the battlefield, pick up Amber for permanent stat upgrades, nukes for life-saving screen wipes, and magnets for auto-scavenging resources. 

“Prospective Jumpers can now get their hands on the jetpack-fueled gauntlet that is Hive Jump 2: Survivors,” said Matt Raithel, Studio Director of Graphite Lab. “New jumpers as well as our beloved Hive Jump fans can soar high above the colony, dodging and detonating enemies to escape the hostile planet.”

Hive Jump 2: Survivors is available now on PC via Steam Early Access in English with more localization support to come in 1.0.  

For more information, please visit Midwest Games on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, join the community on Discord, and search #HiveJumpSurvivors on all social media platforms.

About Graphite Lab

Graphite Lab is a talented independent development studio led by owner and Studio Director Matt Raithel based in St. Louis, Missouri. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the team strives to produce hit titles featuring some of the world’s most visible and iconic brands. Graphite Lab specializes in bringing brands to life in fun and entertaining ways, including critically acclaimed projects such as Atari’s Kombinera, Mr. Run and Jump, Qomp2, and more including its first big original title, Hive Jump.  

For more information, please visit the official website.

About Midwest Games 

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midwest Games is a video game publisher focused on creating opportunities for the abundant talent across the Midwest and other underrepresented regions. Led by industry veterans and entertainment enthusiasts, Midwest Games believes that great games can come from anywhere. For more information, please visit www.midwestgames.com.