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Press release:
Paris, France – August 21, 2024.
The Paris-based (France) indie games publisher Microids amd indie games developer Savage Level, are today very happy and proud to announce that their pirate-themed tactical-rpg “Flint: Treasure of Oblivion“, is coming to PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X(S) on October 24th, 2024.

This announcement is accompanied by a story trailer highlighting Captain Flint’s quest and his crew, as well as the game’s unique comic book-inspired artistic style. Visitors to Gamescom will have the opportunity to experience Flint: Treasure of Oblivion in preview at the Microids/Astragon Entertainment booth, Hall 6 – Stand B060.

About Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:

Get ready to embark alongside Captain Flint, his first mate Billy Bones, and his crew of sea wolves in search of a legendary treasure promising freedom and fortune. With its original narrative using traditional comic book expression, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion invites players to immerse themselves in a historically documented pirate adventure sprinkled with fantasy elements. Flint: Treasure of Oblivion promises not only adventure but also strategic depth thanks to its turn-based combat that refreshes genre basics by drawing inspiration from role-playing and board game mechanics, particularly through dice rolls. When players form their crew, each member brings unique skills, allowing them to tailor their strategy to their play style. During tactical phases, players can use skill and attribute cards to enhance their team members and gain an edge over opponents. Raise the sails and uncover the buried secrets in the distant lands of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion.

Key Features:

TURN-BASED TACTICAL COMBAT: A good preparation is key! Choose your crew members with unique abilities, obtain new skills, improve your dices. During the tactical phases, use cards to trigger skills and attributes and influence the fight with dice throws.

COMIC-BOOK NARRATIVE: Enjoy a narrative which, beyond the usual codes of comics (onomatopoeia, speech bubbles), offers players original and dynamic comic strips.

EXPLORATION: Discover a magnificent world, from the French city of Saint-Malo to the exotic landscapes of central America. Visit diverse environments (cities, camps, jungle, caves…) powered by Unreal Engine 5

HISTORICALLY-INSPIRED PIRACY WORLD: The game faithfully recreates a world of piracy, incorporating historical elements (language, costumes, weapons) making the experience even more immersive

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion will be available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 24, 2024. Wishlist the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store and PlayStation Store.

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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Savage Level
Founded by two brothers Aurélien and Maxime Josse, seasoned veterans in the video game industry, Savage Level develops games that focus on immersing players in rich universes with profound but accessible gameplays while emphasizing on artistic direction deeply rooted in traditional arts.