Four exciting new titles on show at this year’s event 

Košice, Slovak Republic – 18th April 2024. Indie publisher Grindstone is thrilled to announce its participation in this year’s WASD Live show, which will be held from April 25 to 27 at the Truman Brewery in London, UK. 

The Grindstone team will showcase four exciting new titles from their portfolio of upcoming games for attendees to try out. These captivating titles span a wide range of genres to satisfy all gamers. 

Grindstone’s WASD Live line up includes: 

Jötunnslayer Hordes of Hel. (PC) 

Embark on a hazardous quest through the dark realms of Norse mythology in this gripping roguelike horde arena survival game, boasting cutting-edge graphics and an immersive story arc. Select a fallen soul condemned to suffer in Helheim and wield your blade against legions of foes in a relentless quest for redemption. In this desolate domain, divine blessings are scarce, earned only through the spilling of rivers of blood. Navigate through the hostile realms of the Norse underworld, invoking mighty bosses through ancient rituals only to sever their heads in pursuit of salvation. 

Watch the Jötunnslayer Hordes of Hel announcement trailer below:

Master your skills for the final exhilarating massacre of all enemies that stand before you! Will you emerge as the chosen one, favoured by the Gods, and ascend to the legendary Halls of Valhalla? 

Die by the Blade (PC, Consoles) 

Die by the Blade is a 1v1 weapons-focused fighter where the difference between victory and death lies in a single strike of the blade. Choose your weapon and character combination freely to define your move set, then do battle in neon-soaked back alleys and ancient forests. Take up arms and crush your friends in local or online multiplayer, or test your skills against unknown warriors in online ranked matches.

Watch the latest Die by the Blade gameplay trailer below: 

Die by the Blade is a game with no health bars — every strike can mean death. Victory in these tense, all-or-nothing matches will depend on your ability to read your opponent, parry and avoid their attacks, and exploit their mistakes at a moment’s notice. There is no room for error.

Preserve (PC) 

Preserve is a puzzle nature-building game that takes players on a journey into a harmonious ecosystem. The objective is to foster and sustain a thriving and diverse biome, where each component coexists in symbiotic harmony. By utilizing strategic thinking and a keen eye for balance, players are granted the power to position a wide array of plants and animals, curating an environment that caters to their preferences and aspirations.

Watch the Preserve announcement trailer below:

In Preserve, you can expand the map not only horizontally, but you also possess the ability to stack layers of nature, forming a vertical network of interconnected habitats.

The House of Tesla (PC, Consoles, Mobile) 

The House of Tesla, is an exciting new adventure game from the creators of the best-selling multiplatform 3D puzzle trilogy The House of Da Vinci. Journey through a brand new adventure filled with handcrafted puzzles, hauntingly beautiful locations and challenges for your brain’s grey matter. Explore the world through the eyes of one of the most famous inventors, the father of electricity, the man behind alternating current, the science wizard, Nikola Tesla.

Watch The House of Tesla announcement trailer below: 

Explore the eerie abandoned industrial buildings of Nikola Tesla’s most ambitious facility in Wardenclyffe, which was meant to become an important city where the future is today, and every societal process is improved upon by the principles of free wireless electrical energy. Through the eyes of the man himself you’ll watch the important moments that lead to the construction and later to the fall of the famous Wardenclyffe Tower, and slowly uncover the mystery that left you stranded among deserted machines. 

These exciting titles can be found on the Grindstone stand at WASD, located in the T2 Playable Hall – stand T2.5. 

About Grindstone 

Grindstone is a videogame production and publishing company with a strong background in game development based in Slovakia. It was founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the well-established Slovakian development studio Games Farm to create new opportunities and support game developers in delivering creatively and commercially viable games that can compete on global markets.

Techland introduces the much-anticipated Nightmare Mode to Dying Light 2 Stay Human

The new, fan-requested feature is aimed at players who want to get completely immersed in the game.

Today, we’re introducing the Nightmare Mode Update for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, which adds the hardest and most immersive difficulty yet and an array of additional elements. The main feature has been widely requested by the community, and it invites the players to rely on tactics and strategic management of resources in order to survive in the post-apocalyptic world.

“Nightmare Mode will provide the most challenging experience in the world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human. It requires total concentration and extreme caution on the part of the player and, in turn, delivers the highest level of immersion yet.” — Tymon Smektała, Dying Light Franchise Director

The new difficulty introduces changes to stamina management, called the Tactical Stamina system, limited HUD options for better immersion, and a flickering flashlight that goes out when used for too long. These and other additions serve to heighten the atmosphere of horror and refresh the experience for even the most discerning players. Those who manage to complete the game on this highest difficulty will be rewarded with the memorable Waltz Outfit.

The Nightmare Mode Update adds more features than just the new difficulty – such as general adjustments to the Infected and night experience. What is more, co-op players will be glad to hear they will now be able to take on the Community Maps with up to three friends. Archers will get reworked power shot mechanics. And personalization connoisseurs will have the opportunity to change the appearance of the Grappling Hook – don’t miss the free skin available on Pilgrim Outpost! Head there for more information on the latest update and check out the Dev Blog for a detailed look at Nightmare Mode.

To help us create unforgettable experiences for all Dying Light 2 Stay Human players, we invite them to join the conversation on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube – we’ll be waiting!

For more information about Dying Light 2 Stay Human and Techland, head to www.dyinglight2.com

About Techland

Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw. For over 30 years, we’ve carried a tradition of providing gamers with unforgettable experiences. We’re an international team of over 400 highly-skilled professionals driven by a passion for gaming, always striving for the best quality.

We’re fueled by the support of our global community built on the foundation of successful AAA franchises such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, or Dying Light. The gamers’; trust in our games has resulted in our newest project, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, selling more than 5 million copies across all platforms within the first month after release.

On top of continuously growing the world of Dying Light through a robust post- launch support plan for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, we’re also working on an unannounced AAA Open World Action RPG set in a brand new fantasy universe; our biggest project to date.

Techland’s mission strictly determines every aspect of our work: we want to create unforgettable experiences.

126-ish Days Until Time Travel is Possible

Bristol,  United Kingdom — April 18, 2024 | Time travel has taken many forms over the years, a blue box, a DeLorean, and even a hot tub. But now a golden stopwatch has taken up the torch as the master of time, space and so much more, as players will discover in Yogscast Games and Perfectly Paranormal’s The Holy Gosh Darn, releasing for PC and consoles this Summer. 

The Holy Gosh Darn – which is set on the same Tuesday as Perfectly Paranormal’s previous games Manual Samuel and Helheim Hassle – is a truly laugh-out-loud adventure, spanning realms way beyond the imagination, where time is more of an idea than a hard and fast rule. Along the way, players will meet a cast of ridiculous characters as they insult heavenly elders, travel to hell, meet exactly 4,250 dogs, and discover the very meaning of life, the universe and… well, everything – and no, it’s not 42.

Perfectly Paranormal will be celebrating their release window announcement by attending WASD, hosting a talk at 12PM on Friday 26th of April where they’ll be revealing more about the game, their inspiration and what creating a utopia with swearing angels is really like.

Speaking of angels, players will be taking on the role of Cassiel, an angel with one task: saving Heaven from total annihilation in – checks watch – six hours. Good thing that time doesn’t mean a lot to them. Travel back to save the future, meet winged bird men, solve intricate puzzles and use the power of an ordained stopwatch to replay conversations and use one timeline’s events to influence another.

Are the dogs pettable? Can Heaven be saved? Is skipping dialogue actually a good thing? Head over to Steam to find out and be sure to wishlist this hilarious, time-bending adventure today, tomorrow or yesterday!

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’ which recently passed 1.5m Steam units sold.

About Perfectly Paranormal

Perfectly Paranormal is an Indie Game Studio in Hamar and Elverum – Norway. We are currently crafting our new game The Holy Gosh Darn! Yep yep yep! We made the amazing Manual Samuel. It is out on PS4, Switch, XBOX and Steam! We also made the equally amazing Helheim Hassle. It is also out on PS4, Switch, XBOX, Steam & for thems there macintoshe’s

Take an early look at the sequel to the popular action roguelike in one week-only Steam Playtest

April 18, 2024 – Exciting news, treasure hunters! Hunter Studio is thrilled to announce that a limited-time playtest for Lost Castle 2, the upcoming sequel to the 2 million+ selling action roguelike Lost Castle, is available to download now on Steam, letting treasure hunters and goblin battlers take their initial steps into an exciting new adventure.

Available to play from today until April 25th, the Lost Castle 2 playtest features 3 mysterious locations to explore, 7 big bosses to battle, and an abundance of treasures and weapons for hunters to discover. Join the Treasure Hunters Guild in a mighty quest alone or in 4-player online co-op, and set off on a treasure-hunting expedition to the enigmatic Dark Castle!

Lost Castle 2 – Steam Playtest Announcement Trailer:

The development team invites players to share their playtest experience and leave suggestions for the game on the Steam community forums, where they’ll be monitoring comments and listening to community feedback. Have any feedback on the playtest or want to share an idea? Head over to the Steam forums to have your say.

Launching later this year on Steam Early Access, Lost Castle 2 invites players to become a treasure hunter venturing into a castle corrupted by evil. Battle minions and mighty bosses to discover new equipment, items and treasures to become increasingly powerful on your quest to unveil the castle’s secrets.

Lost Castle 2 features:

• Explore the Enigmatic Dark Castle – Discover the mysterious Dark Castle, nestled deep in the mountains on the frontier, and surrounded by an environment teeming with bizarre and unique phenomena. Venture deeper into unknown areas of the castle to uncover its hidden secrets.
• A Wealth of Equipment to Find – With more than 200 different types of weapons and armor to wield, and over 140 unique treasures to find, each adventure in Lost Castle 2 is unpredictable. Discover exciting new locations, such as the Dark Forest, Abandoned Village, Crystal Mountain, and the enigmatic Dark Castle itself, facing off against more than 10 unique and formidable bosses.
• Team up for Greater Challenges – Treasure hunt together in 4-player online co-op, and join forces with friends to tackle challenges together. 

Lost Castle 2 launches on Steam Early Access in 2024 and can be added to your Steam Wishlist now. To join the Steam Playtest, visit the Steam page.

Play with friends and family with 4 player couch co-op in this brand new Sports Party Game based on the award-winning series Gigantosaurus

Sydney, Australia – 18^th April 2024: Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated series for children and families worldwide, are thrilled to reveal their roar-some return to the world of Gigantosaurus, with Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports. Developed by Infinigon, this prehistoric sports party game is set for release on the 28^th of June 2024 and will be available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.

Rocky, Mazu, Tiny, Bill and the Guardian Protector himself, Giganto, return for an all-new hilarious adventure set in the colourful land of Cretacia. In Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports, the Giganto Games have begun and players can compete in 8 unique challenges inspired by real-life sports, including Stunt Surf, Dino Fruit Blast and Raptors Triathlon. Play solo, or challenge your family with up to 4-player couch co-op for some enormous fun.

With three different game modes – “Giganto Games”, “Custom” and “Challenge” – this game fits every type of player, whether you’d prefer to play through the Giganto Games’ hilarious story, create your own personalised tournament, or engage in a friendly competition with friends or family. All 8 sports can be played in each game mode, with an additional mini-game “Giganto Mayhem” available only in Challenge Mode, where players can take control of the titular Giganto for the first time ever in a video game.

Stephanie Malham, CEO of Outright Games said: “It is a pleasure to work with our friends at Cyber Group Studios again and return to this world with Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports. The brand has grown so much since our first collaboration in 2020 and likewise, this is our most ambitious Giganto game yet, with dynamic, unique gameplay and a story that feels like an interactive episode for all fans to enjoy.”

Thierry Braille, Vice President Interactive and Videogame Division and Dominique Bourse CEO at Cyber Group Studios said: “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Outright Games for a third video game in the Gigantosaurus series. While we explored the idea of a sports tournament in one episode of the TV series, we’re really excited to allow fans to experience the fun of the Giganto Games in a friendly competitive and fully interactive game, when Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports releases this summer.”

Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports is based on the successful animated TV series Gigantosaurus, currently streaming worldwide on Disney+ and Netflix and airing internationally on major channels such as Disney Junior (worldwide), France Télévisions, POP (UK), Super RTL (Germany), RAI yoyo (Italy), RTVE – Clan (Spain), CCTV (China), TV Azteca (Mexico) and NHK (Japan). Produced by Cyber Group Studios, the series now counts 3 seasons of 156-episodes x 11 minutes each, is based on Jonny Duddle’s book published by Bonnier Books UK Ltd, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The animated series follows the adventures of four young dinos – Rocky, Bill, Tiny, and Mazu – as they go on quests to explore their world, face their fears, work together to solve problems, learn more about the mysterious Gigantosaurus himself – and have lots of fun all along the way.

Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports will be coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on the 28^th of June 2024.

About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

About Cyber Group Studios:

Founded in 2005, Cyber Group Studios is a leading multi award-winning international producer and distributor of animated programs for an audience ranging from kids to young adults. The company is based in France, United States, UK, Italy, and Singapore. Its team is driven by a passion for creating great stories targeted to a global audience on all continents. Its five production studios share a strong culture of innovation, offering audiences the best storytelling, animation, and music experience. Cyber Group Studios produces its own content as well as third-party productions that are distributed worldwide on all digital and linear platforms. It also engages in large-scale marketing and consumer products licensing programs of its characters and properties.

PlayStation Australia is pleased to announce the first PlayStation title on PC that uses a new PlayStation overlay, with support for PlayStation Trophies and more, is Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut. The title is coming to PC on Friday, 17 May. 

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC contains the full game, the Iki Island expansion, and the cooperative online multiplayer Legends mode. Thanks to cross-play support, Legends players on Windows PCs can team up with players on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles and use in-game voice chat to communicate. Players will be required to sign into their PlayStation Network account to access Legends mode. 

This will be the first PlayStation title on PC that uses a new PlayStation overlay, which includes players’ Friends List, Trophies, Settings and Profile. This feature is available on Windows PCs and will be accessible from the in-game menu or, for keyboard players, by pressing the “SHIFT + F1” shortcut on their keyboard.

While playing the game, players can earn PlayStation Trophies just like on PlayStation consoles. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC shares the same Trophy set as the game on PlayStation 5 consoles*. In addition, the PC version also has full support for Achievements on Steam and the Epic Games Store. 

To make use of features like Trophies, Friends list, and cross-play, players can sign in with their existing account for PlayStation Network or create a new account. The use of PlayStation overlay is optional for both the single-player experience and Legends mode.

When bringing a game over from PlayStation consoles to PC, the team at Nixxes always strives to give a great experience to as many players as possible. In Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC, players will find a range of graphics presets aimed at making the game run well on older hardware, as well as making it shine on high-end PCs.** Below players will find the details on recommended hardware for various presets that are available in the game. 

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC is fully optimised for ultra-wide monitors, with support for 21:9 and 32:9 resolutions. Even 48:9 resolutions and triple monitor set-ups are supported.

Players can boost their frame rates with NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3, or intel XeSS, or further enhance image quality with NVIDIA DLAA or AMD FSR 3 Native AA.*** The game also features extensive controller support, including full support for the PlayStation DualSense controller with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, while using a wire connection. 

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut releases May 17th 2024 on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

To find out more about the new PlayStation overlay head to the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Warner Bros. Games has released the latest Mortal Kombat 1 trailer spotlighting the launch of Season 5: Storms, an all-new season of content themed around the arrival of Raiden as the main boss in Invasions mode. This season features fresh challenges, story elements, boss battles, and rewards, including character skins – Gaffer Johnny Cage, Sudden Overload Scorpion, Voltaic Deity Liu Kang, Electric Soul Liu Kang, Voltaic Warrior General Shao, Charged Frost Sub-Zero, Magnetic Courage Kung Lao, Glistening Mage Rain, Tainted by Evil Raiden, and more – all earnable through Invasions and Kombat League. Season 5: Storms is available now until June 4.

View and share the Mortal Kombat 1 – Season 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEEXFXoLNRc

Ermac joins the Mortal Kombat 1 roster today as the latest downloadable content (DLC) character via the early access period for Kombat Pack owners, followed by wide availability on April 23. Fans can check out a gameplay breakdown of Ermac, upcoming Kameo Fighter Mavado (available May 2024), and the upcoming seasonal content in this week’s Kombat Kast.

Additionally, exclusive rewards for Mortal Kombat 1 will be available via Twitch Drops from April 22-29, including the Hot Minute and Packing Heat character palettes for Scorpion, Holy Hell and Killing Time character palettes for Ashrah, and Wasting Disease and Binge Watcher character palettes for Baraka. For more information on Twitch Drops for Mortal Kombat 1, visit our FAQ.

Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest instalment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. Introducing a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe with iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before, Mortal Kombat 1 features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Nitara, and Reiko, along with a separate roster of Kameo Fighters who can assist during matches.

The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack includes the Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin for Johnny Cage (available now); one-week early access to six playable DLC characters – Omni-Man (available now), Quan Chi (available now), Peacemaker (available now), Ermac (available now), Homelander, and Takeda Takahashi; and five DLC Kameo Fighters (release dates for upcoming characters & Kameos still to be confirmed). The Kombat Pack is available now as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition or can be purchased separately.

Mortal Kombat 1 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). To learn more about Mortal Kombat 1, please visit MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@MortalKombat), TikTok (@MortalKombat), Twitter/X (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Facebook (MortalKombat), Discord (MortalKombat), or Reddit (MortalKombat).

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And Cue the Music…

Sydney, Australia – 18 APRIL 2024: Dead Island 2’s second expansion story – SoLA – is out now on Xbox, PlayStation and on Epic Game Store and Steam from 23 April 2024.

A fantastic new trailer to accompany the launch can be found below:

Set in the heart of LA, SoLA takes players into the ultimate Californian music festival where a psychedelic beat unleashes chaos, urning the mosh pit into a rotting crater of gore and releasing a malevolent presence to haunt the player.

New DLC Content

New Story. A deadly virus sweeps through The Valley, turning its inhabitants into ravenous zombies as a chthonic rhythm calls from beyond: The Beat of the Autophage. Lured to the festival by an enigmatic warning message, players must explore SoLA’s ruins and put a stop to this otherworldly menace.

New Location. A visceral, gore-drenched music festival in LA echoing to the sound of The Beat which threatens to turn the living into zombies, and with the potential to be heard across the world.

New Enemies. Including the Whipper,  a new apex variant enemy, driven mad with self-loathing by the Autophage. Their compulsion to self-mutilate has turned them into a horrific nightmare of disembowelled intestines, allowing them to lash out at range. And the Clotter, an unsettling apex variant, zombie, that can decompose into a revolting pile of gore, making it immune from damage in that form, and then reform elsewhere to continue the fight. Capable of firing a powerful jet of putrid blood from its heart.

New Legendary Weapons such as the Ripper – a deadly fusion of a baseball bat and circular saw, turning it into a percussive machine of dismemberment- and the Sawblade Launcher, a heavy weapon firing rotary sawblades; the perfect weapon for ranged decapitation and dismemberment.

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ABOUT DEEP SILVER

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

ABOUT DAMBUSTER STUDIOS

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

About PLAION 

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

The multi-million selling Reigns series goes sci-fi as Reigns Beyond makes its cosmic debut on PC and Switch

Reigns Beyond is breaking free from its Apple Arcade orbit and blasting off to the distant galaxies of PC and Switch TODAY!

Developed by Nerial and published by Devolver Digital, this sci-fi spin on the multi-million selling Reigns series takes its trademark card-swiping narrative gameplay to cosmic new heights.

Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1663400/Reigns_Beyond/

Nintendo eShop store page: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Reigns-Beyond-2557117.html

Journey across the universe as an intergalactic band, playing shows, recruiting new members, and rocking the cosmos. But don’t forget to keep your crew in check and your ship running, otherwise you could be stranded, or worse, in the depths of space.

With over 1,700 decision cards to shape your narrative, a cast of memorable characters to interact with, and thrilling dogfights to engage in, Reigns Beyond boldly swipes where no Reigns has swept before.

You can play Reigns Beyond on PC and Nintendo Switch today.

Barcelona, Spain — April 17, 2024 — Bread & Fred, the co-op platformer developed by SandCastles Studio and published by Apogee Entertainment which has already sold more than 500,000 units, brings chaos and catchy tunes to Nintendo Switch on Thursday, May 23, 2024, as just announced during Nintendo’s Indie World Japan. 

Grab a joy-con and experience the breathtaking highs and frosty face-planting lows of Bread & Fred on the go, with even more adventure awaiting atop the icy peaks! Meet the newest member of the mountaintop crew, Pol the Polar Bear. Race Pol to the finish line in 10 all-new time trial challenges to unlock special rewards.

Bundle up for the tandem-trek of a lifetime as Bread and Fred, pint-sized penguin pals, embark on a journey to the top of the summit. Intrepid climbers land heart-pounding jumps, clear sprawling gaps, and maneuver slippery platforms, all while attached at the hip to a (hopefully) trusty partner. Communicate via in-game emojis to count down every jump. 

Find the perfect penguin partner and clear record-setting runs together in Speedrun Mode. Interested in a single-player solo climb? Swap out a penguin pal for Jeff the Rock to sling and jump-throw across the slippery slopes. 

Clamber to the jams across all genres, from smooth jazz to hip-hop, with the “Super Duper Ultra Redux” mixtape, featuring an hour of toe-tapping, wing-flapping tracks from legendary gaming composers like Grant Kirkhope (GoldenEye, Donkey Kong 64), Chipper Hammond (composer, Turbo Overkill), and Tim Stoney (Assassin’s Creed: Origins). Find the perfect song for every climb with the Jukebox inside Bread and Fred’s house, easily accessible via the pause menu.

“Bread & Fred was created as a collaborative experience, and the Nintendo Switch is a perfect complement for friends and family to play together at home and on the go,” said Scott Miller, CCO and Founder of Apogee Entertainment. “With the addition of the timed trials, there’s even more reason to gather friends to create memorable, binding moments.” 

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 available for 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.

For more information, please visit the official website.

About Apogee Entertainment

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.