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Press release:
London, United Kingdom – March 11th, 2021.
The video games publisher UKIYO Publishing and indie games developer Overhype Studios, are today very proud and excited to announce that their hardcore turn-based tactical RPG “Battle Brothers” is now available for the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Eshop.

Switch owners can purchase the game for $29.99 / £22.99 / €27.99, while a comprehensive bundle that includes the main game and premium DLC expansions: Beasts & Exploration, Warriors of the North, and Blazing Deserts, is also available for $60.98 / £50.98 / €58.98, offering an additional 5% in savings. For further information on all the add-on packs, check out their descriptions on the Nintendo eShop now.

“The community has been requesting and patiently waiting for a portable version of the game for a long time. We went to considerable effort to make the most of the Nintendo Switch’s control options and bring the game over in a truly console-optimised fashion. We’re thrilled fellow tacticians can now enter the gritty, tactical world of Battle Brothers wherever they go”, said Jan Taak of Overhype Studios.

“The game is designed to both challenge players and their tactics, while generating memorable, unique stories, and now they can lead their own mercenary companies when commuting or even flying ten thousand feet in the air.”

“We are really excited that Battle Brothers is finally available on the Switch. It’s a perfect fit for gaming on the go, as well as playing on the big screen while you’re at home,” said Martin Hann of UKIYO Publishing.

“It has many compelling stories to tell, and we can’t wait for more players to experience them.”

Having launched on PC to rave reviews in 2017, Battle Brothers is a turn-based tactical RPG in which players accrue their own mercenary gang in a gritty, medieval fantasy world. On Nintendo Switch the game has been re-engineered to best make use of the hardware and its control options.

You decide who to hire, where to go, what contracts to take on, and how to manage your private militia. Running a company requires blood, sweat and tears as you balance your budget, equip your crew, and do whatever it takes to put food on the table as you wander through this unforgiving world.

Once in combat, Battle Brothers is a different kind of tactical affair, as you position your players into place. They best be well equipped, however, as different weapons will have different advantages and disadvantages against the rogue gallery of cronies.

Split shields with axes, stun enemies with a mace, form a phalanx with spears, or crush enemy armor with a warhammer. Everything in Battle Brothers is permanent, so once you lose a soldier, they’re gone forever. And if you lose your whole squad, it’s game over! The world of Battle Brothers is rough and unforgiving, ensuring that the stakes are always high both in battle and in the monetary management outside of it.

What Critics are saying:
“It’s a very lovely thing indeed” – Rock, Paper, Shotgun
“What you get when Game of Thrones has a one-night stand with X-COM” – PC Gamer
“Easily the leading candidate for indie game of 2017” – Ragequit

More information on Battle Brothers:
Follow UKIYO Publishing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ukiyopublishing
Like UKIYO Publishing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukiyopublishing/
Visit the Battle Brothers website: http://battlebrothersgame.com/
Follow Overhype Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/overhypestudios
Like Overhype Studios on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overhypestudios/

About Overhype Studios
Overhype Studios is an independent game developer studio from Hamburg, Germany. Devoted to making great games that they want to play, Overhype Studios strives to reflect the creativity, complexity and originality from the old days when game developers were passionate gamers, not corporate businessmen. To create their breakthrough hit Battle Brothers, Overhype drew inspiration from titles such as the original X-Com, Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat and Jagged Alliance.

About UKIYO Publishing
UKIYO Publishing specialises in offering help to indie developers that would like to see their games reach their maximum potential. Based in London, UKIYO’s team has worked in the games industry for over a decade, and has a proven track record publishing games and helping developers with their project management and development requirements. For more details on UKIYO, check out the website: ukiyo-publishing.com