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Press release:
London, UK, Thursday 15th June 2023.
Lifting the lid on its brand-new and exciting social features, Maze Theory has today published a new trailer alongside an updated version of its 2023 Content Roadmap, as free updates continue to hit “Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom“.

The trailer – put together for the UploadVR Summer Showcase – casts light on some of the brand-new combat missions that are coming to the game, as well as a new ‘social’ way of playing that allows up to six players (and their avatars) to meet, chat, and play games together in the infamous Garrison Pub.

The new social features, which will be available on Meta Quest 2, and are designed to promote interaction between the game’s playerbase, featuring mini-games, such as darts, that will – in the words of Maze Theory – “promote emergent gameplay amongst players and extend the experience beyond the narrative drama of the main game.”

You can watch the brand-new video here: https://youtu.be/BHbo2BQASrM

“This will be the biggest update for Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom to date – we believe players are going to love the new social space, which will bring a brand-new way for players to connect and enjoy the game,” said Tim Jones, Game Director at Maze Theory.

“You will also notice we’re switching to a bi-montly DLC format from July onwards. This is to give us a bit of extra time needed to ensure the updates are the best they can be, and to enable us to deliver really focused and meaningful updates that resonate with players. With even more announcements to come, fans can expect further exciting updates before 2023 is out!”

Inspired by the BAFTA-winning drama, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is an original story written in collaboration with Peaky Blinders’ producer and brand owner Caryn Mandabach Productions, and with series creator and writer Steven Knight. The game is created in partnership with the distributor, Banijay.

Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is available now on Meta Quest 2 and PICO 4 and is currently in the Meta Quest 2 Summer Sale for the reduced price of $29.99, $24.99 and £24.99, £18.99, for a limited time only. For more information and to sign up for updates, visit the website here. Follow the game on social media, or join the official Discord.

For more information on PICO visit their website at picoxr.com.

About Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders was created and written by Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises and Locke). The multi award-winning BBC One series is produced by Peaky Blinders’ official series and brand owner, Caryn Mandabach Productions, and co-produced with Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Productions. Series 1 to 6 are available on BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Peaky Blinders is distributed by Banijay Rights and has sold in more than 183 countries and is widely available internationally on Netflix including in the U.S.

The Peaky Blinders brand enjoys international success across multiple categories including gifting, live experience, apparel, accessories, and essentials. Officially licensed products are proving a hit with consumers and retailers, with over 40 licensees across multiple territories.

About Maze Theory
Maze Theory is an immersive gaming studio led by experienced industry veterans from top entertainment companies including Activision, Sony PlayStation, Oculus, EA, Disney, BBC, Channel 4, Output Group and more.

Recent expansion has seen the business grow to over 40 people with the team comprising multiple award-winning developers and creatives. The studio believes in delivering unforgettable stories through innovative, multi-tech and multi-platform narrative experiences that go beyond mere gaming and re-define the future of entertainment.

The game portfolio includes the first ever Doctor Who VR game Doctor Who: The Edge of Time and award-winning found-phone horror game Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, which launched this year to massive critical acclaim, heralded as ‘the best Doctor Who game ever’.

For more information visit:

https://www.maze-theory.com/

About PICO
Founded in March 2015, PICO is a leading VR company with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. Embracing a mission to bridge connections, enrich life, and release infinity, PICO is committed to building an integrated XR platform that inspires the community and empowers developers, creators, and businesses.