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CALABASAS, Calif. – Aug. 17, 2017
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505 Games, a subsidiary of Digital Bros.
S.p.A., announced today a partnership with development studio
OtherSide Entertainment to publish fantasy
RPG
Underworld Ascendant
, the next-generation sequel to the landmark Underworld
franchise. The deeply experienced team at OtherSide studio –
helmed by industry legends Paul Neurath (
Ultima Underworld, Thief) and Warren Spector (
Deus Ex, Epic Mickey) – has worked on many leading
game franchises, which collectively garnered more than 200 awards
and earned over $3 billion in revenues. Their current
project,
Underworld Ascendant, was first revealed on
Kickstarter, where fans clamoring for the return of the storied
masterpiece raised more than $850,000 for its creation.
“It’s another big moment for 505 Games, having the
opportunity to partner with this talented team on such an iconic
brand,” said Neil Ralley, president of 505 Games. “
Ultima Underworld is among the greatest PC RPGs ever
made, and we look forward to what Paul, Warren and their team will
accomplish with the next generation of the franchise.”
In 1992,
Ultima Underworld changed the rules of what a fantasy
RPG could be, and introduced the concept of 3D immersion, a
player-authored experience and an open world to explore. Now,
OtherSide is making the next-generation PC follow-up to
the series, innovating in bold new ways. Players will return to The
Stygian Abyss, a breathtaking fantasy realm, rife with danger and
full of intrigue. They are provided a wide array of tools to
experiment with and create their own ingenious solutions to
challenges. The story and world will react dynamically to player
choices, challenging and rewarding their creativity and allowing
them to author their experience.
“We’ve found a great partner in 505 Games; one who
really supports and understands indie developers,” said Paul
Neurath, CEO, OtherSide Entertainment. “We also have our fans
to thank for helping make this dream a reality. Everyone who
backed
Underworld Ascendant on KickStarter is an important
part of this project and we plan to keep them involved throughout
development, sharing early builds and sourcing their feedback to
help make this game amazing.”
“The original Underworld games broke new ground in the
world of video game RPGs, and the
Ascendant team is committed to innovation at that
level,” said Warren Spector, studio director, OtherSide
Entertainment.
“Early builds already prove that, and I can’t wait
to see what comes next.”
Underworld Ascendant will be published on Steam for
PC in the second half of 2018. Players can Wishlist the game now
at:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/692840.
To learn more about
Underworld Ascendant, please
visit: www.underworldascendant.com .
Social Media
Twitter:
@Underworld_Asc
Facebook:
@UnderworldAscendantGame
Press contact
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About OtherSide Entertainment
OtherSide Entertainment is an independent game studio with
offices in Boston, MA and Austin, TX. We are focused on providing
players with innovative gameplay, immersive worlds, and engaging
narrative. Our specialty is what we call
“player-authored” experience in the tradition of
Ultima Underworld, System Shock, Thief, Deus Ex and Epic
Mickey– games developed by the company’s founders,
Paul Neurath and Warren Spector. In 2016, the company launched
Underworld Overlord, one of the most highly rated Google
Daydream VR games. Currently in development are
System Shock 3 and
Underworld Ascendant. For more information about
OtherSide Entertainment and its products please
visitwww.otherside-e.com .
About 505 Games
505 Games is a global video game publisher focused on offering a
broad selection of titles for players of all ages and levels.
The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play
games on leading console, PC and handheld platforms as well as for
mobile devices and social networks.
Publishing highlights in premium games include
PAYDAY 2, Terraria, Portal Knights, Assetto Corsa, ABZÛ,
Virginia, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons and
How to Survive. Free-to-play publishing highlights
include
Battle Islands, Gems of Warand
Hawken. Distribution highlights include
Stardew Valley, Dead by Daylight and
Don’t Starve. Upcoming titles include
Last Day of June, Indivisible (from the development
team behind
Skullgirls), and Koji Igarashi’s next project,
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
505 Games has offices in California, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Italy, Spain and China. It works with a network of
distribution and sub-licensing partners in all other markets.
For more information on 505 Games and its products please
visit www.505games.com .
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