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Embark on a Thrilling High-Seas Adventure in SteamWorld Heist II, Available Now on All Platforms

Hilarious Storytelling, Strategic Ricochet Gameplay and a Beautifully Handcrafted World Await Players In Critically Acclaimed New Entry to Award-Winning Franchise

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August 8, 2024

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Thunderful :

Gothenburg, Sweden – August 8, 2024 – Attention on deck! Today, Thunderful released SteamWorld Heist II, a hilariously charming new turn-based tactical strategy action-adventure game available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam Deck and PC via Steam.

Hailed as a “must-play” by critics, SteamWorld Heist II takes players on a humorous and thrilling adventure on the high seas. Taking charge as Captain Leeway with his ragtag crew of Steambots, players explore vast horizons, above and below, as they set out to solve the mystery of a deadly water crisis. SteamWorld Heist II is set in a beautifully handcrafted world that features intense turn-based combat, where bullets ricochet with deadly precision, and more customization options than ever thanks to a rich new job upgrade system.

“With SteamWorld Heist II, we were able to enhance all of the features that players loved from the original and expand on that with open-world exploration and a job system that offers endless strategy opportunities,” said Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, SteamWorld Universe & Franchise Director. “We’re overwhelmed by the positive response to the game so far and are thrilled that players around the world now have a chance to play.”

Developed by Thunderful, SteamWorld Heist II is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam Deck and PC via Steam. Join the SteamWorld Games community on XTikTokDiscord and YouTube today. 

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About Thunderful

Founded in 2017, Thunderful is a video game developer and publisher headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Thunderful publishes games made by its eight internal development studios located across Sweden, the U.K. and Germany, and also offers third-party publishing, co-development services and publishing support services. The company has published and/or developed award-winning and critically acclaimed titles such as the SteamWorld IP, Planet of Lana, Viewfinder, LEGO® Bricktales, Lost In Random and more. 

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