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Press release:
Lesquin, 21 February 2023.
The Lesquin-based (France) video games company Nacon and Lyon-based (France) indie games developer Passtech Games, are today very thrilled and glad to announce that their co-op roguelite “Ravenswatch“, is coming to PC via Steam EA on April 6th, 2023.

“Ravenswatch” is also coming to consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch) sometime next year (2024).

Furthermore, Passtech Games and Nacon have also just released the very first gameplay video for “Ravenswatch”. So be sure to check that one out! (you can watch the said video further down the page!)

The fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends unite in the Ravenswatch to confront the hordes of Nightmares who are invading, destroying and corrupting the world of Reverie.

Based on the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, Scarlet made short work of the Big Bad Wolf in Ravenswatch. Like all those suffering from lycanthropy, she transforms according to the day-night cycle, and her skill set changes depending on her form. During the day, she deftly wields two daggers; while night-time brings out her brutality and thirst for blood.

Franz is the Pied Piper of Hamelin. He uses his Nightmares-corrupted instrument to control a swarm of rats. Using his devastating melodies, he can weaken enemies from range while staying out of harm’s way.
The famous Goth king Beowulf bonded with a baby dragon while trying to save his people from the Nightmares. Armed with a heavy two-handed sword, he can summon his flying companion to boost his attacks and block the enemy hordes.

Based on the famous Snow Queen fairytale, Nyss has lost her healing powers to the Nightmares. She uses her new killing powers to glide freely around the battlefield, slow enemies and riddle them with ice spikes.

Aladdin is the famous hero of One Thousand and One Nights. As his wife is trapped in the corrupted lamp, Aladdin takes up arms and confronts the Nightmares to lift the curse. He is an agile melee fighter who can grant a wish for wealth, life or death to override the outcome of a fight.

Inspired by siren legends, Melusine is infamous for having drowned many humans. Just when she falls in love with one of them, the Nightmares arrive. As she flees, she realises she is carrying the child of her lover and vows to do anything to save her baby. Wielding a devastating magic orb that can guide her wherever she wants, Melusine fights from range and can dive into the ground to escape enemies.

When it launches in Early Access on 6 April 2023, Ravenswatch will feature these six playable characters. Only the first chapter will be available to play. The co-op roguelite will feature a total of 10 characters and three chapters when it launches in 2024.

Summary of Ravenswatch:

An exciting roguelite that can be played solo or in co-op with up to four players
Art design inspired by Dark Comic Books and rousing music
Procedurally generated environments and meta-progression for increased replay value
Multiple synergies to create between the different heroes through the party system
Upgrades and an extensive enemy bestiary

A complete RPG experience with quests, missions, bosses, dungeons and loot to upgrade your character and weaken the Nightmares

Ravenswatch will be available on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™ at launch in 2024.

About NACON:
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 30 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com/

About Passtech Games:
Founded in 2012, Passtech Games is a video game development studio located in Villeurbanne, near Lyon. Specializing in top-down games, the studio is composed of a team of passionate and experienced professionals who aim to provide a quality experience to players. Every detail counts from the design and technical conception of the game to the art direction. More information on the website: www.passtechgames.com