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PC players can preview the cosmic action-RPG on Steam from 21-28 February, new story trailer available now
February 14, 2022
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Author: Team17
Monday, 14th February 2022 – Team17 has today announced that Batora: Lost Haven, Stormind Games’ upcoming story-driven action-RPG, will be available for players to preview during Valve’s Steam Next Fest digital event. From 21-28 February, Steam users will be able to check out the game’s prologue and experience a brand-new glimpse of the upcoming sci-fi adventure, driven by deep hack-and-slash and twin-stick shooter-styled combat and a rich choice-led narrative.
An otherworldly new story trailer features below:
In Batora: Lost Haven, players will take on the role of Avril – an unlikely young hero and the last hope of a dying Earth, as she travels between planets, meets an eclectic cast of characters, and explores a range of colourful and diverse sci-fi fantasy environments. Along the way, players will be faced with an array of important decisions, the consequences of which can be far-reaching and shape Avril’s personality for the rest of the game. For Avril to survive, players will have to fight, think on their feet, and master the ‘Nature Switch’ ability to balance their mental and physical fortitude while solving unique environmental puzzles.
Batora: Lost Haven Key Features
Action-packed cosmic adventure: Embark on an enthralling sci-fi journey across the stars to explore alien home worlds, interact with a variety of unique beings, and uncover the secrets to save a dying Earth
Reactive, non-linear storytelling: Your choices decide the fate of the universe and those who inhabit it. Consider your actions and forge your path as Conqueror or Defender in a rich, choice-driven story designed by a Writers’ Guild award winner
Fast-paced ‘hack-and-slash meets twin-stick shooter’ combat: Leverage the power of your mind and body in frenetic, multi-layered battles against fantastical creatures and otherworldly foes
Unique ‘Nature Switch’ mechanic: Balance your mental and physical powers to solve rewarding environmental challenges and overcome hostile adversaries
Beautiful retro sci-fi art style: Explore colourful and diverse alien landscapes with hand-painted visuals inspired by 1950s retro science fiction
Batora: Lost Haven will be released on PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One later this year.
Press interested in previewing the game now on PC can request a key via Press Engine.
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For more information please contact:
Jon Wilcox – Senior PR Manager – Team17 Digital
[email protected] / +44 (0) 7932 900 998
Abe Foster – PR & Events Manager – Team17 Digital
[email protected] / +44 (0) 7503 756 096
About Stormind Games
Stormind Games is a video game studio specialising in the development of intense stories for PC and consoles. Following the team’s award-winning effort in the development of the survival horror saga ‘Remothered’, the studio is now developing Batora: Lost Haven – an all-new, story-driven original IP. Visit www.batora.game for more information.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information.
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