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Press release:
MALTA – Oct. 10, 2017 – 4A Games, the studio behind the award-winning Metro series, today announced the release of ARKTIKA.1 – a visceral VR first-person shooter powered by the acclaimed 4A Engine and built from the ground up for Oculus™ Touch. With breathtaking detail and superior shooting mechanics, ARKTIKA.1 is set to deliver unprecedented scope, storytelling and graphical fidelity to VR fans worldwide.

The official eBook companion, ARKTIKA.1: My Name is Viktoria, has also been released today. Immerse yourself in the dystopian world of ARKTIKA.1 and learn more about Viktoria’s journey in this engrossing novella published by Del Rey Books and penned by New York Times bestselling author Christie Golden.

Humanity’s Last Best Hope
In ARKTIKA.1, barbaric raiders and mutated cannibals push humanity to the brink during the Great Freeze, a man-made ice age. Survival is far from guaranteed – and only customizable weaponry and tactical thinking stand between you and a very cold grave.

Nearly a century into the future, only the equatorial regions remain habitable, yet pockets of humanity still manage to survive in small numbers all over the planet. These regions of civilization sit on resource-rich, highly desirable territories to the north and south. As a mercenary hired by Citadel Security, you must protect one of the last colonies in the wastelands of old Russia from invading forces bent on the extinction of the human race as we know it.

Armament & Movement
Every weapon in ARKTIKA.1 shares a modular design. You can assemble unique variants by mixing and matching accessories on top of basic “frames”: antiques, railguns – and even weapons able to shoot around corners! It’s important to choose the right tool for the job: Horrifying creatures and violent offenders who once lurked outside the city walls have found a way in, and they’ll do whatever it takes to eliminate Citadel Security and anyone who lives in the colony.

Each playfield offers plenty of space to move around in – allowing for strategic positioning and increased immersion. The game’s advanced cover system takes flanking maneuvers to a whole new level: Enemies can easily tear your cover into tiny little pieces and even outflank you! The possibilities are nearly endless; in-game objects like interactive car doors can be used to stay alive just a little longer and gain an advantage over the opposition.

“We spent quite a bit of time perfecting the core gameplay mechanics in ARKTIKA.1,” says Lead Game Designer Yevhen Fedorets. “From the weapon selection and customization options to the advanced node-based teleportation system, everything in the game supports immersion and storytelling. We can’t wait to hear from Oculus fans who are about to experience the world of ARKTIKA.1 for the very first time!”

“I’m so incredibly proud of everything the ARKTIKA.1 team has achieved. We poured blood, sweat, and tears into this project to make the most photorealistic, visionary VR first-person shooter ever,” says Executive Producer Jon Bloch. “I’m confident that players will appreciate all the attention to detail – from environments and weapons to accessories, creature design … and beyond.”

Key features:
– Immersive FPS action with full-body shooting mechanics.
– Engaging combat featuring unique abilities such as touch, dodge and hide.
– Some of the most impressive visuals ever seen in VR, thanks to the 4A Engine.
– Intuitive controls for natural, realistic gameplay.
– Atmospheric settings with a blend of post-apocalyptic and futuristic environments.
– Advanced weapons with plenty of customization choices to suit your personal playstyle.
– Visceral challenge with finely-tuned difficulty balance.
– Deep, immersive storyline.
– Available initially in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Pricing & Availability
ARKTIKA.1 is now available on Oculus Rift for $29.99.

Oculus Store:
https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/682000918570174

The ARKTIKA.1 eBook companion – ARKTIKA.1: My Name is Viktoria – is also launching today and can be purchased for $0.99.

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073YXHFNM

Social Media

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YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC71SD-Hs3zcrpwB3WDdXyeQ

About 4A Games
4A Games is a multicultural, multinational video game development studio – with offices in both Ukraine and Malta – known for its atmospheric first-person shooters Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, Metro Redux, and the recently announced Metro Exodus. Established in Kiev, Ukraine in 2005, the studio was founded by a passionate team of game industry veterans with the goal of creating AAA-quality games for current gaming PCs and “next-gen” game consoles. In 2014, the studio moved its headquarters – along with more than 50 team members and their families – from Ukraine to the island of Malta. At the heart of the company, there are currently more than 100 talented designers, programmers, artists, effects specialists, and writers from all over the world with a diverse and unique set of backgrounds – bringing countless years of experience in software development and computer games in particular. To learn more about ARKTIKA.1 and 4A Games, please visit http://www.arktikauniverse.com and http://www.4a-games.com.