The four-player co-op journey across a vast, beautiful pixel art world arrives on Xbox and PlayStation 4 next year
December 12, 2023
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Modus Games :
Walnut Creek, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2023) – Today, Modus Games and Crackshell bring the hit co-op RPG to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 for $24.99 (digital) and $39.99 (physical Chronicles Edition). The latest entry in the storied Hammerwatch franchise, Hammerwatch II has players journey through Hammer Island, the Fallowfields, and the dark mountainous regions of Blackbarrow, all created in the signature Hammerwatch pixelated art style. Check out the world in motion with the console launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/3iJTdiKyodM
A remastered version of the original Hammerwatch, as well as a special bundle, Hammerwatch II: The Chronicles Edition, is available for $39.99. This bundle includes:
Hammerwatch II
The original remastered Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition
Additional character color palettes, facial items, and the character voice pack
Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 versions of Hammerwatch II, Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition and The Chronicles Edition bundle will arrive next year.
Blight the Horrible’s dragon army is seizing the land you once called home and the dethroned King Roland has selected you as one of the mighty heroes he believes can restore his kingdom before it is plunged into darkness forever. Build a custom Herian Hero and choose between five distinct character classes: Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Wizard and Warlock before customizing your appearance and leveling up to unlock powerful new abilities and skills. Then, gather your closest warrior allies or journey alone to save the throne and put an end to Blight the Horrible’s takeover for good.
For more information about and to purchase Hammerwatch II, check out http://www.hammerwatch2.com/ and stay up to date with Crackshell and Modus Games on X @RealCrackshell and @Modus_Games.
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About Modus Games
Modus Games is a global video game publisher focused on bringing the highest level of publishing services to the best developers around the world. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Modus leverages its expansive resources and global infrastructure to offer pain-free partnerships that disrupt traditional conventions and redefine the studio-publisher relationship. As one of the fastest growing publishers in the AA space, Modus has delivered notable titles such as Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, Cris Tales, Super Animal Royale, and Soulstice. Modus Games is part of Maximum Entertainment. Visit Modus at www.modusgames.com.
About Crackshell
Crackshell is an indie development video game studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. The studio was founded by Jochum Skoglund and Niklas Myrberg in 2013 and has specialized in gorgeous pixel art games such as Hammerwatch, Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour, and Heroes of Hammerwatch. Visit Crackshell at https://www.crackshell.dk/
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