Kwalee announces two further titles signed to the PC and console label 

'Wildmender' & ‘Robobeat’ added to veteran games publisher’s portfolio  

Leamington Spa, UK, 15 June 2020, 12:00 BST: 

Leading UK games publisher Kwalee has announced publishing deals with the developers of two enthralling new games during  Future Games Show Summer Showcase: eco-survival adventure 'Wildmender' and rhythm shooter 'Robobeat', two more stunning PC and console titles that will join the two games already announced so far, namely: 'Scathe', a thrilling retro bullet-hell FPS and Die by the Blade a fast, fun 1v1 weapons fighting game.

Wildmender 

Unearth the past to protect the future. In Wildmender, a survival exploration game with an invigorating twist, you face the challenge of restoring the environment. Explore the landscape, revive withering plant life, cultivate your garden, and build a better world alone or with friends in 4-player online co-op in this beautiful survival game from Muse Games.

Key features: 

Survival, Crafting and Building:  

• a- Explore diverse massive procedurally generated worlds, with a unique variety of plant and animal species to discover; 
• b- Scour the landscape to obtain new seeds, discover blueprints for tools and commune with lost spirits to uncover new tools to craft, and unlock new craftable items and magical abilities; 
• c- Construct buildings, layout your irrigation system, decorate your base, and build your own custom garden;

Magic:  

• a- Protect your world from the corruptive influence of the wraiths using a range of weapons and magical abilities; 
• b- Befriend the local wildlife and receive magical boons in exchange;

Co-op multiplayer:  

• a- Build your own lush paradise in single player or develop an oasis with up to 3 friends in co-op mode; 
• b- Customize your character with crafted items and clothing.

Robobeat  

Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter Robobeat, it’s all about maximising your damage by shooting to the beat. Maximise your damage and shorten your cooldown time by shooting in sync. Combo off in time with the rhythm to get different tunes out of the same gun. Fast forward through procedurally generated levels, equip an arsenal of finely-tuned weapons, and accompany your arsenal with a symphony of modifications. Your playstyle is on continuous shuffle, so you never know what each new run is going to bring! 

Key Features 

• Make your enemies face the music with an orchestra of guns and melee weapons; 
• Choose from a diverse playlist to find a track that suits your playstyle; 
• Unlock new songs, weapons, and utilities as you progress through the mansion and uncover its secrets; 
• Feel the beat with environments and visuals that adapt to the music; 
• Mix it up with a range of modifications to give you an extra boost; 
• Use your smooth moves to master platforming levels. 

Scathe 

Scathe is an intense, classic FPS with big guns and even bigger demons. Playable in single player or up to 4 player co-op multiplayer, you are Scathe, Enforcer of the legions of Hell, forged from the earth by the Divine Creator themself. And you, like your fallen kin before you, must prove your worth by navigating a deviously crafted maze, entangled with demonic evil at every twist and turn. So, grab your Hellhammer, lock’n’load and get ready to unleash your almighty fury! 

View the trailer for Scathe here

Die by the Blade 

Die by the Blade is a unique fusion of fast-paced, sword fighting action with dynamic one-hit-kill combat, diverse weapon playstyles and online multiplayer. Blending strategic gameplay with a brutal, calculated touch, each weapon in Die by the Blade defines the moveset of the diverse roster of customisable characters. From the fine precision swing of the Katana, the fast, tactile manoeuvrability of the Wakizashi, to the heavy, brutal rhythm of the Nodachi, each weapon offers diverse playstyles in tense 1v1 battles across online and single player modes.

View the trailer for Die by the Blade here

QUOTES 

Howard Tsao, Head of Studio, Muse Games, said: 

“Wildmender is everything we are about as a team - bringing people together through games, pushing the boundaries of systems driven gameplay, and caring about the environment. We are so thrilled to have Kwalee as our publisher. The Kwalee team shares our vision and passion, and everyone at Kwalee is so supportive and great to work with.”

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• Instagram:  Wildmender 
• Tik Tok: Muse Games 
• Twitter: Muse Games /  Wildmender 
• Discord: Wildmender 

Simon Fredholm, Founder, Robobeat, said: 

“I’m beyond excited to be partnering with Kwalee for Robobeat. From the very beginning, their team has understood the game on a deeper level. It’s clear from their experience that they know what they’re doing and they are not afraid to take chances, to create something fresh and new. They want to create the best games possible, which is what I’m all about too. I’ve been given the ability to create something awesome, and I’m looking forward to the future.” 

MAX EVERINGHAM, Head of PC and Console Publishing at Kwalee added: 

“We’re very pleased and so excited to welcome our new Developer Partners, Muse Games and Simon Fredholm, to the Kwalee PC and Console Publishing Label. ‘Wildmender’ and ‘Robobeat’ are both wonderful examples of creative and innovative gameplay, yet could not be more different from each other in the entertainment experience they offer gamers.  

We hope gamers will embrace and love these games as much as we do when they both release next year.”

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, which boasts well over 850 million installs on mobile platforms with games such as Traffic Cop 3D, Teacher Simulator, Draw it, Bake it, Rocket Sky! and Object Hunt. The company has also published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Eternal Hope, along with the upcoming titles Scathe, Die by the Blade, Wildmender and Robobeat. 

Kwalee was founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who leads a fast-growing team of global gaming experts with studios in the UK, India and China along with remote team members all over the world!