Experience the thrill of the iconic TV show!
November 16, 2023
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Microids :
Watch the launch trailer here
Los Angeles, November 16, 2023 - Survivor: Castaway Island is now also available in retail! Through a partnership with Banijay Brands, the video game is based on the Banijay-owned TV format Survivor, which airs on CBS and Paramount+ in the US might just be the perfect family entertainment for this holiday season!
Unleash your inner survivor and embark for the ultimate adventure! Pick from among 12 fearless castaways and join a tribe. Survive in the untamed wilderness, test your skills in exciting challenges and play social game of alliance and strategy. In this new adventure game, experience the excitement of Survivor as if you were part of the show!
Already available digitally on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store), Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Survivor: Castaway Island, developed by Magic Pockets, is now also available in retail on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch
About Survivor: Castaway Island
In Survivor: Castaway Island, be prepared to experience the ultimate test of survival! As you navigate the treacherous landscape, you'll need to rely on your survival instinct and strategy to remain in the competition. Every decision you make will be crucial to your fate. Are you cunning, strategic, and ruthless enough to outwit, outplay and outlast your opponents?
During your adventure, look for resources and form alliances with other castaways to survive, but remember that trust is hard to come by in the game of Survivor. Choose your allies wisely and don’t get blindsided. In team or individual challenges, push yourself to the limit to avoid being voted off the island.
One wrong move, and the adventure ends. Your survival is at stake, and only the most skillful will make it to the end. Do you have what it takes to be the last one standing and become the sole Survivor?
Features:
UNLEASH THE SURVIVOR IN YOU and embark on the ultimate adventure! Join a team of 12 fearless adventurers and test your skills against the untamed wilderness, just like the hit TV show Survivor.
SURVIVE THE WILDERNESS: Explore the island to gather resources and build your camp from scratch. Find immunity necklaces to ensure your safety during the nerve-wracking Tribal Councils.
BECOME THE SOLE SURVIVOR: Earn rewards and immunity by performing well during trials, but be careful not to get exhausted and avoid getting hurt so you don't forfeit.
OUTSMART YOUR RIVALS: Form alliances with cunning strategies, read your competitors' personalities, and use everything you've learned to gain the upper hand during the intense Tribal Councils. Be ready to do anything to ensure your survival - even turn on your allies.
LIFE IN PARADISE: Enjoy the tropical paradise as you soak in the stunning scenery and take in the warm sun. But watch out, you never know when a rogue coconut might come crashing down!
MULTIPLAYER MODE: Think you have what it takes to outdo your friends? Join the multiplayer mode and prove it. Or team up to conquer the wild together and see who can come out on top.
Already available digitally on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store), Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Survivor: Castaway Island, developed by Magic Pockets, is now also available in retail on PlayStation 4,
PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Survivor, a Banijay format created by Charlie Parsons, is one of the most watched reality entertainment formats around the world. Celebrating 25 years last year, (the format first launched in 1997 in Sweden), the show has gone on to be ranked as the ‘Number 1 Best Reality Show of All Time’ by Variety. A total of 50 versions and more than 360 series have been commissioned around the world to date, and the CBS version of the show from the USA recently finished airing its 44th series.
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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
About Banijay Brands
Banijay Brands, part of content powerhouse Banijay, controls the brand licensing rights to some of the most high profile and creative IP in the world. From entertainment and scripted through to animation and game shows, Banijay’s diverse portfolio offers commercial opportunities in multiple categories. Banijay is home to over 130 production companies across 21 territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 166,000 hours of original standout programming. With unrivalled commercial capabilities, Banijay Brands brings the group’s stories and brands to life through consumer products, live experiences and gaming. Banijay Brands represents some of the biggest global brands including MasterChef, Black Mirror, Temptation Island, Peaky Blinders, Survivor, Mr Bean, Changing Rooms, Interior Design Masters, Simon’s Cat, Your Home Made Perfect, Your Garden Made Perfect, Deal or No Deal, The Inbetweeners, Big Brother, Sunday Brunch, Tipping Point, The Biggest Loser, Ready Steady Cook, Wipeout and Crystal Maze. Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, the company, launched in 2008, operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Marco Bassetti.
About Magic Pockets
Magic Pockets has been developing games for publishers such as Activision, EA, Ubisoft, Square-Enix, Sega, Microids and many others for over 23 years. As an independent studio, our teams have produced over 60 games in a wide variety of genres (adventure, action, casual, strategy, RPG, sim, etc.).
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