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Press release:
SEATTLE – November 7, 2023.
The Seattle-based (the US) indie games developer/publisher Devoured Studios and indie games developer Ska Studios (James Silva), are today super thrilled and proud to announce that their hardcore 2D ARPG/platformer “Salt and Sacrifice” (the next installment in the million-plus selling soulslike platformer “Salt and Sanctuary” series), is now available for PC via Steam and the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Eshop.

But wait! There is more! “The Traitor’s Tomb,” a free update adding a new area and PvP arena, is also available for Salt and Sacrifice owners on PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Epic Games Store.

Experience the thrill of the hunt as a Marked Inquisitor conscripted to defeat the Corrupted Mages terrorizing Altarstone Kingdom with their accursed elemental magic. Select from eight starting classes, take up arms, and set out from Pardoner’s Vale to purify the Kingdom by tracking Mages and defeating them to gain new power.

Battle through challenging zones inhabited by terrifying creatures, wicked traps, and platforming hurdles. Gather clues in the environment to progress Mage hunts before facing off against fearsome Pyromancers, Venomancers, and repulsive Corpumancers capable of bending elements to their wicked whims. Put the Mages to rest, destroy their hearts, and claim their bones to craft increasingly powerful weapons and armor before advancing further into the Kingdom.

Call upon fellow Inquisitors for co-op hunts or PvP invasions with crossplay support for all platforms. Utilize the Pardoner’s Vale Cooperation Board to set passwords for friendly sessions, call upon random partners using the Golden Candle, and join numerous factions for PvP and multiplayer features.

Seek the Kingdom’s deepest secrets in the all-new “Traitor’s Tomb” update, now available for free on all platforms. Descend into the mysterious Heart of Altarstone, an expansive new dungeon hiding Marked Inquisition’s darkest secrets. Encounter new NPCs, face multiple new bosses, and uncover fresh weapons and armor. The Traitor’s Tomb also introduces a new arena mode, allowing battle-hungry Inquisitors to face off in 6-player free-for-all PvP matches.

“After a successful launch in 2022, we’re thrilled to bring Salt and Sacrifice to Steam and Nintendo Switch today,” said James Silva, founder, Ska Studios.

“As a thanks to all the fans who’ve supported us, we’re pleased to share ‘The Traitor’s Tomb’ update on all platforms. Steel your nerves and prepare to hunt Mages on Steam and Switch today!”

Salt and Sacrifice is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC and MacOS (Deck Verified) for USD $19.99. The game is also available on PlayStation 5|4 and Epic Games Store in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) and Japanese.

To learn more, please follow @DevouredStudios and @SkaStudios on Twitter, like Ska Studios’ official Facebook page, and check out Ska’s Twitch stream.

About Ska Studios
Largely a one-person show, award-winning game developer James Silva has a talent for art, animation, music, coding, and level design. James always focuses on making games he would want to play first. His other games include Salt and Sanctuary, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, Charlie Murder, and I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!.

To learn more about Ska Studios, please visit the studio’s official website.

About Devoured Studios
Devoured Studios is a new collaboration between James Silva and his longtime friend Shane Lynch. As a former senior platform developer who worked on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, Shane’s netcode skills form the backbone of Salt and Sacrifice’s online play.