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Full game detailed in new video, shows off extensive roster, the 'Novak' mode and more.
July 25, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Nacon :
Lesquin, 25 July 2024 – NACON and Big Ant Studios today unveil a new video for TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA showcasing the new gameplay and content that will be incorporated between now and its launch on August 22, 2024 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam). The Nintendo Switch™ version will be launched at a later date.
TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA | Gameplay Overview | PEGI | ERSB | USK
Available in early access on Steam since January 18, 2024, TIEBREAK continues to evolve, perfecting gameplay ahead of its full release on PC and consoles on August 22, 2024. With the aim of designing the most accomplished and realistic tennis simulation in a video game, Big Ant Studios illustrates the different aspects of gameplay and content that players will be able to discover:
An impressive roster of over 120 professional players: the game features ultra-realistic representations of today's top male and female tennis players, each photographed with his or her own style of play. Play as tennis legends Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, or as current stars like Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner.
Realistic and technical gameplay: to guarantee an immersive, authentic hands-on experience, the development team meticulously recreated the players' iconic techniques. Discover Nadal's famous serve preparation and Roger Federer's iconic backhand, as well as the gestures and special techniques of every player on the roster. Playing against Novak Djokovic on grass or Coco Gauff on hard court will be very different: the AI has been developed with the support of precise real-life data to reconstitute the players' styles and patterns of play, depending on the surface.
An exclusive mode dedicated to legend Novak Djokovic: relive the most memorable matches of Novak Djokovic's career in a brand-new mode, the Novak Djokovic Slam Challenge. Listen to Novak Djokovic's invaluable advice, replay his victories and try to change the course of history by winning the matches where he fell short.
Official ATP and WTA licensed content: TIEBREAK offers a wide variety of game modes, both online and offline, including a complete Career mode allowing you to play the full ATP and WTA seasons, including the prestigious ATP Masters 1000, WTA 1000 Series, ATP and WTA 500, ATP and WTA 250, as well as the Nitto ATP Finals and WTA Finals Riyadh. The game also gives you the chance to create your own stadiums, tournaments and even players, with all the tools provided in the Academy.
You can find more information on the game via Facebook and X (Twitter). More information on the latest major early access updates is available here.
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Pending the final version, TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA will offer to players to choose from 120 officially licensed players and compete in full ATP and WTA seasons. The Early Access version already offers a roster of 50 players, and the option to create your own players and courts, in addition to the 9 ATP Masters 1000 and 10 WTA 1000 courts already available: plus, you can play online with your friends. Further enhancements and gameplay improvements will continue to be added, until the launch on 22 August 2024 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One. The Nintendo Switch™ version will be launched at a later date.
Press Contacts:
NACON – Vianney Jouve, [email protected]
Dead Good PR, [email protected]
Check out the TIEBREAK Steam page
About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world's gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON's position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages. www.corporate.nacongaming.com
About Big Ant Studios
Big Ant Studios, a wholly owned NACON subsidiary, is one of Australia’s largest and longest-running game development studios, having developed and published games from historic platforms including the Game Boy Advance® and PlayStation Portable®, through to PlayStation ®5, Xbox Series®X|S and Nintendo Switch®. Best known for producing high quality sports titles, Big Ant Studios have developed the highest selling AFL, Rugby League, Lacrosse and Cricket games of all time.
About The ATP
The ATP’s mission is to serve tennis. As governing body of the ATP Tour and Challenger Tour we entertain a billion global fans, showcase the world’s greatest players at prestigious tournaments, and inspire the game’s next generation. From the United Cup in Australia, to Europe, the Americas and Asia, the stars of the game battle for titles and PIF ATP Rankings points at ATP Masters 1000, 500 and 250 events, and Grand Slams. All roads lead to the Nitto ATP Finals, our prestigious season finale held in Turin, Italy. Featuring only the season’s best 8 singles players and doubles teams, the tournament sees the crowning of the year-end ATP World No. 1, presented by PIF, the ultimate achievement in tennis. For more information, please visit www.ATPTour.com.
About The WTA
Founded by Billie Jean King in 1973 on the principle of equal opportunity, the WTA is the global leader in women’s professional sports. The WTA is one of the world’s most recognizable and high-profile sports organizations, consisting of more than 1600 players representing over 80 nations, all competing to earn PIF WTA rankings points and prestigious tournament titles. The Hologic WTA Tour is comprised of over 70 events and four Grand Slams, spanning 30 countries and regions across six continents with a global audience of more than 1 billion. Further information on the WTA can be found at www.wtatennis.com.
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