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VR Narrative Action JRPG "SOUL COVENANT" Wins 11 categories and 8 Top Prizes at the NYX Game Awards

VR action JRPG smashes up the competition by winning in 11 categories at the NYX Game Awards.

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October 8, 2024

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Thirdverse :

TOKYO, Japan – October 8, 2024 - Thirdverse is pleased to announce that the VR narrative action game SOUL COVENANT (Developed by Thirdverse Co., Ltd., CEO: Masaru Ohnogi, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) has won 11 categories, including 8 GRAND Winner awards, at the international NYX Game Awards.


At the NYX Game Awards, an international competition organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA) to recognize creative talent in the gaming industry and shine a light on a wide range of games from indie titles to AAA blockbusters, SOUL COVENANT won 8 GRAND Winner awards, the highest honor. Additionally, it received 3 Gold Winner awards.


GRAND Winner (Top Awards)

- Meta Quest VR Game - Best Game Design
- Meta Quest VR Game - Best Character Design
- Meta Quest VR Game - Best Visual Art
- Meta Quest VR Game - Role-Playing Game (RPG)
- Meta Quest VR Game - Action
- Meta Quest VR Game - Multiplayer
- Sony PlayStation Game - VR/AR
- PC Game - VR/AR


Gold Winner

- Meta Quest VR Game - Best Storytelling
- Meta Quest VR Game - Best Music
- Meta Quest VR Game - Best Narrative


SOUL COVENANT is set in a near-future, post-apocalyptic Japan, where humanity engages in epic battles against the machines. It emphasizes storytelling and immersive experiences, with intuitive and easy-to-use combat, making it accessible for first-time VR gamers.


Players who have not yet experienced SOUL COVENANT are encouraged to give it a try and immerse themselves in this post-apocalyptic adventure.

 

About SOUL COVENANT


Platform: Meta Quest 2,3 / PlayStation®VR2 / Steam Genre: VR Narrative Action JRPG Price: Meta Quest 2 / 3 $39.99 / PlayStation VR2 $49.99 / Steam $49.99 Release Date: April 18, 2024 Voice: English, Japanese Subtitles: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Rating: ESRB17+


Website: https://soul-covenant.com/
Meta Quest: https://www.meta.com/experiences/6613144082114849/
PlayStation®VR2: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008098
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2237740/SOUL_COVENANT/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Soulcovenant_vr
X: https://x.com/soulcovenant_en
Discord: https://discord.gg/DVdqRyWZKt
Launch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLmrI0KLNvA&t=9s
Developer Diary: https://youtu.be/BrKfnAlmLsM?si=t3Yn0RWLieUtqj-C

 

About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd


Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States. Thirdverse is experienced in sword-fighting multiplayer VR games and has expanded into PvP shooting, narrative-driven VR games and VR Esports. The studio has launched two successful VR co-op sword-fighting games “SWORDS of GARGANTUA” and “ALTAIR BREAKER'' for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In November 2023, Thirdverse launched multiplayer VR hero shooter “X8'' developed by its US Studio. In November, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Additionally, Thirdverse revealed in late 2023 that the core team of the Japanese favorite action RPG SOUL SACRIFICE had reunited with its studio to develop its spiritual successor "SOUL COVENANT" for VR. Thirdverse continues to drive a robust roadmap of VR titles and feature updates scheduled for release in 2024 and beyond. For more information, visit www.thirdverse.io.

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