Explore the Frontier with Bonuses on Free Roam Events, Telegram Missions, and More
From archery competitions to capturing territory, Free Roam Events are a great way for new Red Dead Online players to get acquainted with the frontier — and they are awarding 4X XP through April 29.
Venture forth with an entrepreneurial spirit as figures near and far beckon for your help with Free Roam Missions and you’ll acquire 3X RDO$ and XP for your efforts.
All of these efforts are made easier this month as Fast Travel Fees are waived for all.
3X RDO$ and XP on Telegram Missions
Telegram Missions offer opportunities to test your skill and make serious money while dispensing your own brand of justice, often detailing nefarious plots such as stealing prized horses and gems. If you haven’t yet, collect the Telegrams from your local Post Office or your Camp Lockbox, then open your Player Menu to launch into Telegram Missions for 3X RDO$ and XP this month.
Plus, complete any A New Source of Employment Telegram Mission to receive the North Tumbleweed Treasure Map.
3X RDO$ and XP on A Land of Opportunities
Lend your skill set to the widowed Jessica LeClerk and avenge her late husband in A Land of Opportunities missions for a handsome 3X RDO$ and XP through April 29.
2X Gold and 2X Ability Card XP on Call to Arms
There’s no time for rest and relaxation as marauding delinquents are constantly in search of their next conquest. Defend vulnerable outposts and innocent citizens against waves of enemy forces in Call to Arms for 2X Gold and 2X Ability Card XP.
Players with the determination to make it to Wave 10 will receive the red and orange Ortega Vest.
Free Roam Event Rewards
In addition to reaping 4X XP, participate in any Free Roam Event between now and April 29 to receive the following rewards each week this month:
April 2 – 8: A pair of red and orange Furred Gloves
April 9 – 15: An Offer for 40% off an Ability Card Upgrade
April 16 – 22: A pair of black Pelt Half Chaps
April 23 – 29: 3 Fire Bottles and 3 Toxic Moonshine
Monthly Rewards
Complete 3 Daily Challenges anytime this month to receive an Offer for 40% off a Coat, Premium Cigarettes, and a Reward of 5000 XP.
Pad your artillery collection by purchasing a Weapon Modification to receive 50 Repeater and 50 Rifle High Velocity Ammo. Plus, Craft an Item in Gus’ Store to receive an Offer for 50% off the Navy Revolver.
2X RDO$ and XP on the Featured Series
Dive headfirst into a buffet of hardcore modes — including a showdown that takes place in the rugged and unforgiving state of New Austin — in this month’s Featured Series. Partake in any of the following to earn 2X RDO$ and XP through April 29:
April 2 – 8: Hardcore Head for the Hills
April 9 – 15: Hardcore New Austin Series
April 16 – 22: Hardcore Showdown Series
April 23 – 29: Hardcore Pro Series
Free Community-Inspired Outfit
Don a community-inspired Outfit created by YouTuber Riding in Style: Wild West Fashion for free. This gunslinger’s garb combines stealthy dark hues with wearable weaponry for an intimidating fit.
Claim the pieces below for free from participating Tailors and the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue through April 29:
Returning for a limited time, the Eberhart Coat, Carver Pants, Strickland Boots, and Gardenia Hat are also available for sale until April 29.
Recent Updates
Our recent maintenance-focused Title Update addresses a number of fixes for security and stability in Red Dead Online, as well as improvements made to address the issue where players become stuck when entering the stables or are unable to summon horses and wagons. Additionally, Voice Chat now defaults to off. For a list of the general fixes and improvements, check out the Rockstar Support site.
Valencia, Calif. – April 2, 2024 – Prepare to slap your way to the top of high society! Independent game studio WayForward, in conjunction with Japanese developer NIGORO, is delighted to announce that Rose & Camellia Collection, the ludicrous one-on-one slap-fight anthology, will be released digitally in North America and Europe on April 16, 2024. Featuring five distinct games, a 2-player versus mode with more than 30 characters, and the choice of English or Japanese VO, Rose & Camellia Collection is rated T and will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
As Rose & Camellia Collection begins, young widow Reiko must prove herself worthy of leading the Tsubakikoji family by engaging in a time-honored noble pastime — a series of slap battles! This over-the-top inheritance dispute evolves into increasingly outlandish scenarios, including the “Death Queen Circuit” world tour, a battle against relentless solicitors, and a crossover with NIGORO’s La-Mulana game series. As they cross hands with muscular maids, ghoulish spirits, stone-masked enforcers, and even a hulking mecha, players will use Joy-Con motion controls or touch-screen swipes to smack some respect into their adversaries by slapping, dodging, feinting, and countering their way to victory. Complementing the single-player story mode is a competitive two-player local versus mode, in which one player controls one of the heroines and the other plays as one of their rivals.
In addition to the digital version of the game available through the Nintendo Switch eShop, a fabulous physical version of Rose & Camellia Collection will be offered through publisher Limited Run Games; additional details about the physical edition’s contents and availability window will be revealed in the near future. For more information about Rose & Camellia Collection and other WayForward titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and follow @wayforward on social media.
Key Features
Five games in one: Rose & Camellia, Rose & Camellia 2, Rose & Camellia vs. La-Mulana, and — available for the first time — Rose & Camellia 3 and Rose & Camellia 4
Make your mark on high society in a story of aristocratic absurdity!
Reflex-based one-on-one action: slap, dodge, feint, and counter!
Two control methods: motion-based Joy-Con controls or touch-screen swipes!
More than 30 characters, all with English or Japanese voiceovers!
Two-player local versus mode! Give your friends the ultimate smackdown!
Gorgeous anime-style intro and vocal theme songs!
About WayForward
Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. We are home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With the new avenues for distributing games directly to fans we are finally able to make the games we have always wanted to.
The First Clan Invasion MechWarrior Game in 30 Years Features Giant Mech Combat This Year for PC & Consoles
Playable Solo or in 5-Player Co-op, All-New, Story Rich Campaign is the Most Approachable Pick-up-and-play MechWarrior Game To Date
THE INNER SPHERE (April 2, 3049) – Longstanding stewards of the MechWarrior franchise, Piranha Games, today released the first gameplay footage from MechWarrior 5: Clans, an all-new, standalone tactical action game featuring approachable mech combat and an incredible story rich campaign depicting the humans behind the mech-based conflict, coming this year to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000890/MechWarrior_5_Clans/).
MechWarrior 5: Clans follows its 2019 sandbox-style companion, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, as a completely new game in the MechWarrior universe, presenting an entirely different style of game design. Its linear-based design features classic Mech combat that has been streamlined for players on PC or console. Harness the power of a Mech of your choosing in single player or up to five-player cooperative play and jump into a lore-filled universe that challenges your skills as it unfolds a gripping and unforgettable story.
The series’ first Clan Invasion story in decades is contained in a tight campaign of narratively driven missions where all components are intricately designed, from dialogue to mission layouts to combat scenarios. MechWarrior 5: Clans’ traditionally designed campaign is entirely self contained, separate from MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries’ utilization of procedural elements to provide an experience that can be played for dozens of hours, and uniquely different from MechWarrior Online’s focus on competitive PvP multiplayer. The result delivers an engrossing story told through a varied series of stages with tense, climatic battles, standing as the first of its kind in narrative structure and cinematic progression in the MechWarrior series.
Today the first gameplay footage showcases five pilots (a “Star”) from the Smoke Jaguar clan, mobilizing to aid their fellow clan members through a full-scale invasion of a region of space known as the Inner Sphere. Recent graduates of the Smoke Jaguar cadet program facing incredible stakes in a pivotal moment of the MechWarrior universe, this up-and-coming Star wields cutting-edge BattleMechs through an expansive campaign delivering the immersive and rewarding tactical combat MechWarrior is known for:
MechWarrior 5: Clans’ captivating campaign takes place across a variety of planets through stunning, meticulously designed biomes where immersive realism is baked into every detail. Handcrafted maps and missions deliver engaging combat, both complex and chaotic, demanding thoughtful, strategic play. Tactical options abound with an all-new cast of customizable Clan Mechs boasting sleek and powerful Clan technologies. MechWarrior 5: Clans explores a time in the MechWarrior universe brought on by the Clan Invasion and incredible technological advances in Mech warfare, reflected within the Clan Invasion time period.
New progression and customization systems encourage pilots to alter Mech loadouts with expansive customization through an updated Mech lab, Hardpoint, and Omnipod system. MechWarrior 5: Clans also debuts ally directing tools, including a bird’s eye-style Battlegrid and a quick command radial menu, empowering players to intuitively lead their Star whether using a controller or keyboard & mouse setup. Adaptability to the scenario at hand is key to a strategic victory.
MechWarrior 5: Clans follows Piranha’s 2019 hit, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, which was an open ended, procedural experience, selling more than 2 million units while securing its current 84% Very Positive ranking on Steam from more than 7,500 user reviews.
MechWarrior 5: Clans sports a gripping set of gameplay features for new and veteran pilots:
The Clan Invasion is Here: For the first time since MechWarrior 2 (released in 1995), pilots can immerse themselves in an action packed Clan Invasion story – one of the most epic time periods in the franchise that changed the course of the Inner Sphere’s factions and politics forever. MechWarrior 5: Clans is the absolute perfect entry point into the MechWarrior universe for newcomers, and the game which veteran pilots have been waiting more than 30 years to play.
This Isn’t Run-and-Gun, This is MechWarrior: Celebrated core MechWarrior combat returns in MechWarrior 5: Clans. Pilots must strategically plan and execute Star-based team assaults if they are going to bring honor to Clan Smoke Jaguar while advancing their position within the Inner Sphere.
Customizable Mechs: Victory starts in your Mech Lab with an expanded collection of technologically advanced Clan weapon systems, equipment and Upgrades. Clan Mech’s superior technology grants you the ability to swap out larger parts for greater customization and functionality ahead of assaults. Plan accordingly based on terrain, structure, and biome specificity for the best chance at victory.
All-Star Strategy: Your squadron (aka your Star) is depending on you. Protect the members of your Star in battle, deepening your bond as you engage the Inner Sphere’s determined defenders. Immerse yourself in the story as you lead your Star through narratively driven missions and thrilling combat.
Stunning Visual Design: Harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5, MechWarrior 5: Clans abounds in environmental detail and destruction – from precisely designed confined cityscapes to bogs spanning incredible distances, battles will take shape on breathtaking landscapes and the complex infrastructure of the Inner Sphere.
MechWarrior 5: Clans launches in 2024. Learn more about the game at www.mw5clans.com.
London (April 2, 2024) Hop into the fight decked out in your favourite Monster Hunter gear with the “Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary” in-game collaboration event and Fighting Pass in Street Fighter 6! To celebrate, themed avatar gear, emotes and special titles are available to unlock via the Fighting Pass, with various in-game collaborative events kicking off as well.
Enter the fray in the Battle Hub, decked out in Monster Hunter decor and playing your favorite Monster Hunter music!
The menacing Rathalos and Rathian join you in the photo booth to spice up your pictures!
During the event period, players can watch one Tutorial within Fighting Ground to get the Wyvern Jawblade avatar gear!
The next Street Voter event kicks off as well with the age-old question – “What’s your favorite Monster Hunter weapon?” Voting opens on April 8 and all voters will receive 2,000 Drive Tickets!
Limited time Monster Hunter weapon shaped accessories will be available for purchase from the Hub Goods Shop via Fighter Coins or Drive Tickets, with lots of challenges to earn Drive Tickets from! Multiple weapons can even be equipped together!
Premium rewards for the Fighting Pass include avatar gear like Rathalos Helm, Mail, Coil, Greaves, and Felyne Head, as well as items like a “Happy Hunting!” photo frame, “Gimmie it Well-Done!” player title, and a “Hunter’s Dance” emote!
Additional content coming with this latest update include:
The classic arcade game “Magic Sword” comes to the Battle Hub Game Center as an unlockable premium reward!
Kimberly and JP are both celebrating their birthdays this month! Let’s celebrate right alongside them with the opportunity to get Drive Tickets and bonus Kudos along with participating in character-specific tournaments!
About Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6, having sold more than three million units since launch, is available now and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting Street Fighter 6 action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
ARK BOB’S TALL TALES EXPANSION AND FREE SCORCHED EARTH AVAILABLE NOW FOR ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDED FOR PLAYSTATION 5, XBOX SERIES X | S AND STEAM
ARK: Survival Ascended Now Available On Xbox Game Pass; New Bob’s Tall Tales Expansion Voiced by Karl Urban & Auli’i Cravalho Charges In With Colossal Oasisaur, Rootin’ Tootin’ Saloons, and Steam Trains!
SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 1, 2024 – Studio Wildcard today launched two huge expansions for ARK: Survival Ascended. The Scorched Earth expansion map, a free download for all ASA owners, is filled with six desert-themed biomes teeming with dangerous new creatures including Deathworms and the ultimate desert steed: the Fasolasuchus. Second is Bob’s Tall Tales expansion pass, adding new gameplay features to each main map and four larger-than-life stories of the legendary “Bob” – voiced by Karl Urban (The Boys) — sharing his absolutely pivotal, undeniably central role in ARK’s history to young Meeka, voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho (Moana).
Watch the new gameplay trailer for the event below:
In Bob’s Tall Tales (BTT) legendary ARK veteran Bob is ready to share his own incredibly true adventures with you for the first time! Experience the thrilling wonder and awesome spectacle of Bob’s epic adventures across The Island, Scorched Earth, Aberration, and Extinction! Each Tall Tale delivers unique and helpful creatures and vehicles like the monolithic Oasisaur & Trains on Scorched Earth — with more to come in Aberration and Extinction.
BTT: Frontier Showdown (AVAILABLE TODAY): Saddle up and stake your claim on the Scorched Earth! Build new Western-style structures like your own rootin’ tootin’ saloon, then tickle the ivories on your own piano for an authentic frontier experience. Hunt for buried treasure with your trusty shovel, tame hardy new creatures to pull your configurable wagon, and even hop aboard your own chugging steam train to explore those harsh badlands!
The Oasisaur is a colossal yet gravity-defying island with an appetite for large vegetation. This airborne-capable sanctuary cultivates life and its most magical offering is a pool with healing waters, capable of curing ailments and even resurrecting lost animal friends.
BTT: Steampunk Ascent (Q4 2024): Gear up with retro-futuristic gadgets, a customizable ship and unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic and lethal underworld.
BTT: Wasteland War (Q1 2025): Fuel up your war rigs and fight to rule the desolate wastes of Extinction. Prepare for high-octane automobile action as you clash with rival tribes and scavenge for survival in this post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Additionally, Scorched Earth Expansion Map launched today as a reimaged version of the original desert-themed area now developed in Unreal Engine 5. Scorched Earth takes ARK players to an entirely new land, composed of six unique, desert themed biomes – dunes, high desert, mountains, canyons, badlands and oasis – each with their own aesthetic and ecosystem. Littered with ruins, geysers, and intricate ancient cave systems, survivors will find a whole new frontier to explore and master. Travel back and forth between the Island and the Desert to team up with hundreds of players across both worlds or play locally!
In Scorched Earth’s wasteland is found the new Fasolasuchus that can swim through sand like water. These beasts might pop up suddenly to ambush you, or swim around you fast enough to catch you in a sand-whirlpool. Plus their tails are strong enough to whip up sand to blind predators and prey alike!
The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem. ASA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam.
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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com
Originally released in 1979, the Atari 400 sold a million units, and is now available to buy again in mini form
Sydney, Australia, 2nd April 2024: PLAION, a global leading publisher and developer of video games, and Retro Games Ltd., one of the world’s leading producers of re-imagined home computers, are proud to announce that THE400 Mini – a modern day mini recreation of the 1979 pioneering home computer known as the Atari 400 – is now available.
To celebrate the launch, there is something rather special hiding within the innards of this perfectly formed homage to one of Atari’s best capers. While the two companies involved in the creation of THE400 Mini don’t want to give too much away, it is quite possible that there may be more to this mini system than the previously advertised 25 games. Given Easter is upon us, perhaps Atari fans will be able to add another couple of Easter Eggs to their chocolate haul.
“We’ve had a lot of fun over the last three months telling our fans all about THE400 Mini and what it has to offer. If you’ve been following the story, you’ll know all about the 25 pre-installed games, the HDMI and USB compatibility, and the fact that we love retro and want to preserve the history of video games. Our mini replica has been lovingly crafted to emulate the 1979 design classic, and will look great on gamers’ desks, offering the opportunity of a super breakout from the daily grind. And if they look hard enough, retro gamers will be rewarded with an egg-stra special treat”, said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at Retro Games Ltd.
No compromise was made relative to the iconic look and feel of the original Atari 400 – THE400 Mini is a direct replica, albeit at 50% of the size of the original. Cherished memories from the past must be treated with respect, care and attention, so that gamers can remember who they used to be when pixels ruled the world. In addition, the rise of digitally released games is making it harder for collectors to physically own their favourite things, and it is these gamers who are looking to take advantage of limited run offerings such as THE400 Mini.
And for those retro fans looking to buy today before the limited stock runs out, they’ll be pleased to hear that in addition to the pre-installed software, players can also side-load their own games via a USB stick.
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.
About Retro Games
Retro Games Ltd is made up of people with a combined games industry experience of over 100 years. The company have successfully produced and released many games across many formats, such as the C64, Spectrum, GBA, Wii and more. Members of the team also successfully brought to market the C64DTV direct to TV C64 games console, THEC64® Mini and full-sized THEC64®. Based in the UK but operating on a global basis.
About Atari
Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online atwww.Atari.com.
Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ALATA) and OTC Pink Current (Ticker PONGF).
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2nd APRIL 2024 – Outward – the best-selling open-world fantasy role-playing game – is out now on the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Nine Dots Studio, Outward delivers an immersive RPG experience coupled with survival gameplay, offering a deeply rewarding challenge for the most avid gamer.
As an ordinary adventurer, you’ll not only have to hide or defend yourself against threatening creatures, but also brave the hazardous environmental conditions, protect yourself against infectious diseases, make sure you get enough sleep, and stay hydrated.
Embark on perilous expeditions across untamed lands to reach new cities, undertake varied missions and discover hidden dungeons crawling with formidable enemies.
In order to survive in the dazzling yet deadly world of Aurai, you’ll have to be cunning, clever and prepared. Devise diverse strategies to defeat your foes and don’t neglect your basic needs, sharing your journey with a friend, locally or online.
Armor up and get stronger as you can enhance your weapons, trinkets and armours through the enchanting system! From increasing damage, weather resistance, elemental damage, personalisation and more; you will find your perfect enchantment among over 85 recipes. Allowing a unique experience with every playthrough!
The Switch release is the culmination of months of hard work between Nine Dots Studio and Sneaky Box, the developer brought on board to lead the efforts to port the game to the Switch.
The Definitive Edition contains the base game, along with two DLC’s “Three Brothers” and “The Soroboreans” – along with a plethora of new and updated content, including new weapons, dungeons and quality of life improvements.
Key Features:
Survive in the wilds as you explore the land
Play solo or cooperatively online
Dynamic defeat scenarios that react to your context
Constant auto-saving means there’s no turning back
Ritualistic, step-by-step approach to spellcasting
Unique experience with every play through
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About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.
About Nine Dots Studio
At Nine Dots Studio we create games aimed at hardcore gamers with sophisticated tastes. We specialize in making games that would normally be out of scope for a studio of our size by refining our management practices and by focusing on creating the best work environment for our team. Our team currently counts 29 employees, all based in Quebec City, Canada.
Four-Part Documentary Series Features Candid Interviews with Directors, Designers and Voice Talent
SYDNEY (April 2, 2024) – SQUARE ENIX® has released a four-part documentary series titled Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH. The series uncovers the stories behind the making of the Metacritic “Must Play” game, which has been heralded as “the best Final Fantasy of the century” by The Washington Post, through the eyes of the legendary development team including Director Naoki Hamaguchi, Producer Yoshinori Kitase, Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura, Story & Scenario Kazushige Nojima, and many others.
Watch all episodes of Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH here:
In this four-part documentary series, dive deep into the creation of this new, standalone RPG with candid insights and never-before-heard stories from a lineup of the series’ directors, artists, designers and voice talent. This series offers fans and newcomers a backstage pass to hear secrets about the game’s vast and vibrant world, the powerful bonds between party members and the rich, multi-faceted stories and quests that await in this legendary adventure.
Across the four episodes, the documentary features interviews with:
Dai Suzuki (Main Character Modeler & Lead Character Artist)
Hiroyuki Yamaji (Animation Director (Battle))
Hidekazu Miyake (Cutscene Director)
Junichi Hayashi (Cutscene Co-Director)
Akira Iwasawa (Facial Director)
Cody Christian (Voice of Cloud Strife)
Britt Baron (Voice of Tifa Lockhart)
Briana White (Voice of Aerith Gainsborough)
John Eric Bentley (Voice of Barret Wallace)
Max Mittelman (Voice of Red XIII)
Suzie Yeung (Voice of Yuffie Kisaragi)
Matthew Mercer (Voice of Vincent Valentine)
Caleb Pierce (Voice of Zack Fair)
Eri Asano (Localization Producer)
Ben Sabin (English Translator)
Laurent Sautière (French Translator)
Diana Kawamata (German Translator)
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the acclaimed game that has garnered over 50 perfect review scores from critics across the globe, is a new, standalone adventure set across a vast and vibrant planet. The game sees Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith and Red XIII escape from the dystopian city of Midgar into the wide world beyond. To hunt down Sephiroth, a haunting figure from Cloud’s past bent on ruling the planet, these unlikely heroes join forces with new companions like the spirited ninja operative Yuffie and the wisecracking, feline-shaped robot Cait Sith. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH delivers an unforgettable experience to players filled with unexpected twists, memorable characters and jaw-dropping set pieces that longtime fans and newcomers can both enjoy.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH follows the previous installment, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, which was released in 2020 to universal acclaim from players and critics around the globe. After earning more than 20 perfect scores from media and being selected as a PlayStation® “Editor’s Choice” pick, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE became the highest-selling digital release on the PlayStation® platform in SQUARE ENIX’s history, exceeding more than 7 million shipments and digital sales worldwide since its release.
A free, two-part demo available now lets players experience both the game’s opening chapter and a special preview of the massive in-game world set several hours into the main storyline. Players who complete the first part of the demo, “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim,” will receive the Kupo Charm and Survival Set demo incentives and be given the option to skip the same section in the full game* if desired. To download the “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim” and “Dawn of a New Era in Junon” demo, visit here.
* To skip the Nibelheim section in the full game, plus receive the Kupo Charm and Survival Set demo incentives, players must ensure they have the latest update installed for the full game.
First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game has sold over 14.4 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
The first game of the FINAL FANTASY VII remake trilogy project, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, released in 2020, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 20 perfect scores from media, and was selected as a PlayStation® “Editor’s Choice” pick. The game also became the highest-selling digital release on the PlayStation® platform in SQUARE ENIX’s history, exceeding more than 7 million shipments and digital sales worldwide since its release. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy and standalone story is now available worldwide for the PS5®.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 180 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Create maps with Level Editor mode for fresh ways to challenge friends and land trick shots
LOS ANGELES – April 1, 2024 – Sherwood Extreme, the arcade crossbow shooter with bullet bolt-time and ridiculous co-op action from a former Sony Santa Monica developer now leading CAGE Studios, leaps parkour style into 1.0 on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Sherwood Extreme 1.0 adds a brand new Level Editor mode and brings back the fan-favorite Chicken Jetpack. Challenge friends and fellow community members by crafting creative new maps in the world of Sherwood. Build levels alone or in online co-op, as other archers can hop in during the design process to test and provide live feedback.
Robin Hood, Sherwood’s master of sharpshooting and parkour, must save the kingdom from an army of wacky goblins. Sprint across colorful environments, wreak havoc by chaining combos of slow-mo sniping, and soar to the top of the leaderboards.
Traverse castles, forests, volcanoes, and more, each filled with power-ups, traps, and secret unlockables. Unleash a chain-gun crossbow to shoot explosive barrels and blast into the air or grapple onto a mate’s shoulders for double the chainbow carnage. Eliminate scores of bobble-headed zombies in Horde Mode, surviving as long as possible.
Save feathery friends while performing crazy combo blitzes to earn extra points and unlock costumes, skins, weapons, skills, and the totallyhistorically accurate Chicken Jetpack. Acrobatic archers can now design their own challenging courses to showcase cunning creations and speedrunning stunts, or hide easter eggs for only the most intrepid explorers to uncover.
“With 1.0, we’re ready for fans of Sherwood Extreme to showcase their best moments, both silly and skillful,” said Salaar Kohari, game director and co-founder of CAGE Studios. “With the addition of the Level Editor, we expect our creative community to flourish and craft intricate maps for new and returning archers to enjoy.”
Sherwood Extreme 1.0 will launch Monday, April 29, 2024, on PC via Steam for $19.99, with support for English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian languages.
Co-founded by Salaar Kohari and Gabriel Langlois, CAGE Studios previously created Sail and Sacrifice with Sherwood Extreme becoming its sophomore project. The team aims to develop games alongside their community with a focus on polished gameplay and artistic integrity. Together, CAGE Studios plans to continue to build colorful action games and a diverse team.
