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Press release:
Lesquin, France, 22 November 2023.
With just one week before the release of their co-op action-adventure game “Gangs of Sherwood“, NACON and Appeal Studios are delighted to share a new video showcasing the game’s original soundtrack. The game will release on 30 November on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Epic Games Store, Steam).

In this new video, the Gangs of Sherwood composer Markus Zierhofer reveals the inspirations behind the new release’s original soundtrack. In line with the Gangs of Sherwood world, the game’s music offers a science-fantasy atmosphere, combining mediaeval and modern aspects.

“This is achieved by using old instruments, such as the Stroh violin or hurdy-gurdy, whose tones are distorted to obtain music half-way between the Middle Ages and a more modern era,” explains Markus Zierhofer. “We also made sure that the original soundtrack adapts to the action in the game. For example, the music can be intensified by layering when you face a host of enemies at the same time, or when your combo gauge goes up.”

Gangs of Sherwood is a story-driven co-operative action-adventure game for 1 to 4 players with fast-paced gameplay and high replay value in a reimagined world based on the legend of Robin Hood. Exploiting the powers of the Philosopher’s Stone, the Sheriff of Nottingham’s armies have built up untold power and are oppressing the people of England more than ever.

In a unique science-fantasy version of the Robin Hood legend, the game features explosive combat, spectacular combos, and co-op gameplay for fans of epic battles and challenges in stunning environments.

“Gangs of Sherwood” will release on 30 November on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic Games Store.

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. https://www.nacongaming.com/

About Appeal Studios
Appeal Studios (http://www.appeal-studios.com) is a game development studio based in Charleroi in Belgium. We bring original games to life across a wide array of gaming platforms and we strive to make our games so memorable that gamers will talk about them decades later—like our 1999 cult classic Outcast.