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Real Time Battle RPG Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn Steam Switch Release Announcement

Real-time battle-focused RPG out next week for Steam, Switch.

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March 22, 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]

Zoo Corporation :

The Steam and Nintendo Switch version of "Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn" will be available on March 28, 2024. Available at Nintendo eShop in Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea), Americas, Europe and Australia. It supports English and Japanese languages (Languages to be added in updates after release: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish).

- The 3rd installment of 2D Pixel Artworks!

ZOO GAMES has released two 2D pixel art games so far: the first being the hack-and-slash rogue-lite action game "Rogue Explorer" (released in 2021), and the second being the rogue-like dungeon exploration shooting game "Mystic Gate" (released in 2023).

The third installment, "Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn," is a role-playing game where players can experience the growth and battles of the protagonist while enjoying the retro atmosphere of 2D pixel art!

- "Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn" Release Launch Sale!

We will be having a 20% off launch sale to celebrate the launch!
The sale will be available for both the Steam and Switch versions!

- Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn

Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn is a real-time battle RPG where you make your own parties from a large variety of characters, use various military formations and techniques to take down your enemies.

The war between man and the demon king has ended, but the world is left ravaged. You take the role of a newly appointed lord, traveling across your lands to free your people from the remnants of the demon kings armies to bring back peace and stability once and for all.

Story:

It's been a few years since the war ended and the demon king fell, but the world is still suffering in the aftermath.

In the kingdom of Krenian, the king OdorianIV declares that the time has come to rid the kingdom of the demon kings forces, to rebuild and finally bring peace to his kingdom.

He appoints those most worthy in each region of his kingdom into new lords, tasking them with this endeavor.

One of those chosen is our protagonist, Ark Badona, in The Land of Dawn within the region of Celestia. Tasked with ridding his lands of the demon king's armies he sets out on his journey—

Features:

- Can you become a lord worthy of your people and the king's praise?!

Become a lord and play as Ark Badona, carrying out your new duties. Take on quests and fight monsters as the story unfolds, and watch Ark grow through his journey.

- Utilize battle formations in real-time combat!

Choose between 48 different convoy characters to fill up your party, and utilize the 10 unique formations to lead your forces to victory!

- Build your economy and rebuild your lands!

Build facilities for agriculture, fishing, forestry and more to rebuild the lands! Gather materials and research to create powerful weapons and armor to strengthen your troops!

- They key to victory lies in training your convoy characters!

Your convoy characters will fight automatically during battle. By raising their levels and giving them powerful equipment you can strengthen your forces, securing victory in battle. And by researching high-grade subclasses and performing class-ups you can power them up even further!

Product Summary:

- Steam version: Product information

Title name: Mystic Gate
Platform: Steam
Genre: Real Time Battle RPG
Language: English / Japanese (Languages to be added in updates after release: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish)
Release Date: March 28, 2024 (JST)
Price: 9.99 dollars (tax included)
Number of players: 1 players
Steam compatible functions: Achievements / Cloud / Game controller

System requirements
OS: Windows 8.1 / 10 / 11
CPU: 2Ghz
RAM: 8GB
HDD: 1GB
DirectX: Version 11
GRAPHIC: DirectX Compatible video card with Pixel Shader 3.0 and Vertex Shader 3.0 support
SOUND: DirectX-compatible sound

- Nintendo Switch version: Product information

Title name: Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn
Publisher: ZOO Corporation
System: Nintendo Switch
Available: Download software
Release Date: March 28, 2024 (Local time)
Price: 9.99 USD
Language: English, Japanese (Languages to be added in updates after release: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish)
Features: Handheld mode, Tabletop mode, TV mode
Download size: 150.00 MB
Players: Single System (1)
Compatible controllers: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
This game supports: Save Data Cloud
Categories: RPG / Strategy

* Touch screen support.

* Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

* Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to use the save data cloud service.

- Copyright

Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn (C)ZOO Corporation.

(C)2024 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

Microsoft(R), Windows(R) and the Windows(R) logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

- URLs

URLs of the ZOO GAMES community hub and official website on Steam.

Zoo Games "Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn" Product site
https://game.zoo.jp/akatsuki/

Steam "Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn" Product page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2758030/

Nintendo eShop "Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn" Product Page

Nintendo eShop [Japan]
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000063329.html

Nintendo eShop [North America]
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/akatsuki-lord-of-the-dawn-switch/

Nintendo eShop [Europe]
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Akatsuki-Lord-of-the-Dawn-2545551.html?s=countries

"Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn" Official Trailer Movie
https://youtu.be/0v3mpExkqx8

- Review request

Please apply for a product key for Steam and Nintendo Switch review from the following site.

Keymailer
https://www.keymailer.co/g/games/59442466


Contact:

Zoo Games Official Website
https://game.zoo.jp

Zoo Games Official Twitter
https://twitter.com/zoo_games_staff

Zoo Games Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@zoo-games

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