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Aerial_Knight Returns with Multiplayer Action Game — Aerial_Knight’s We Never Yield
BIPOC-created action game challenges players to use parkour, combat, and riding skills to navigate a dangerous world and defeat evil
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February 29, 2024
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Headup :
Dueren, Germany (February 29, 2024) — Developer Aerial_Knight (Neil Jones), in cooperation with development partner BetaJester and publisher Headup, today unveils an exciting new follow-up to their previous collaboration, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield. This new game — Aerial_Knight’s We Never Yield — will feature single-player and local cooperative multiplayer options as players take on the roles of two brothers racing to save a kingdom and make their way back home.
Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield is a pulse-pounding stylized action game that challenges players to run, jump, and slide over obstacles and attack enemies in an intense two-player local cooperative mode. Players can control both characters simultaneously in single-player mode for an extra challenge! Heart-racing beats guide the heroic brothers through the game’s dangerous and challenging environments as they race through intense episodes with immense boss battles throughout.
We’re also pleased to announce that the original game, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield, is available for free on PC from Feb 29, 2024 - March 7, 2024, on the Epic Games Store.
To celebrate the unveiling of Aerial_Knight’s We Never Yield, we are releasing a new trailer, available for download and via YouTube.
Features of Aerial_Knight’s We Never Yield include:
An all-new story featuring two brothers, Wally & Lone, and their fight against an oppressive Queen, their Aunt Karmic
A visually striking afro-futurist aesthetic brings the dynamic kingdom to life
Powerful voice acting performed by BIPOC performers and artists, including Blessing Adeoye Jr., Belsheber Rusape Jr., and BlackKrystel
Same-screen multiplayer cooperative mode: Each player controls a brother as they race through the levels
Single-player split-control play option: Play as the two brothers on one keyboard or controller
High-speed running action: Take control of twin brothers Wally and Lone — running, jumping, and smashing through obstacles and enemies with style and finesse
A pulse-pounding soundtrack created by Detroit artist Danime-Sama & Aerial_Knight himself
About Headup GmbH
Headup is a hybrid games publishing and development company providing players worldwide with the best content in the independent gaming sector. Established in 2009, it is active on all major platforms, such as consoles, mobile devices, and PC, and was awarded "Best Publisher" at the German Developers Awards in 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2019.
With over 80 million customers served on mobile and further several million players on the PC and consoles, Headup is always looking to raise awareness and commercial success for developers thinking outside the box.
About Aerial_Knight
Neil Jones, aka Aerial_Knight, is a pioneer in the gaming industry who began his journey in 2012 due to the lack of diversity in opportunities. He created his own games to offer new perspectives to underserved markets. His dedication and skills allowed him to create all aspects of games from conception to launch. His commitment to black characters and innovative style received attention from major media outlets. His journey serves as an inspiration for aspiring developers and young gamers by demonstrating what one can achieve by forging their own path in the industry. More info at www.aerialknight.com and x.com/aerial_knight.
About BetaJester
BetaJester is an award-winning games studio, formed in 2015 and now working remotely across the UK. BetaJester specializes in delivering bespoke game and experiential development support based on the specific needs and requirements of their clients, whether that be other studios, businesses, or the public. Experts in design and prototyping, BetaJester help turn visions into realities, and it’s their team of experienced creative specialists across all disciplines that make it happen. Find out more about the team at https://www.betajester.co.uk
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