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Press release:
Lesquin, 23 June 2020 – NACON and Eko Software are pleased to announce Handball 21, a new simulation of a sport with over 27 million sports federation members worldwide. It will release this November on PS4™, Xbox One and PC.

After four years, Eko Software returns with a new edition of the game that sets the standard for handball simulations. Building on the studio’s experience in sports games, in-depth discussions with the fan community and input from Handball experts, Eko will deliver an ultra-realistic gaming experience. With new animations, enhanced AI, new game modes and more official content than ever, players will experience all the emotions and sensations of their favourite sport with Handball 21.

Features:
Extensive officially licensed content: Handball 21 includes the four major European leagues and several second division leagues, for a total of 1,600 handball players represented in the game. Play as some of the world’s top players, such as Nikola Karabatic, Valero Rivera and Melvyn Richardson.

New game modes: Solo, multiplayer, local and online – Handball 21 also features new game modes such as League Mode, in which you follow the career of a player and manage his team. In Solo Mode, you can create your own team, recruit players and enter tournaments.

Deeper and improved gameplay: Players can enjoy new game options such as defence tactics, custom set plays, and redesigned AI.

A faithful and realistic simulation: The stadiums have been recreated from the ground up, while the players’ 3D models and animations are more realistic thanks to motion capture.

Handball 21 will be available on PS4™, Xbox One and PC this November.

Visit NACON’s official website: https://www.nacongaming.com/

About NACON
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimise its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 8 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market, enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages and achieve its ambition to become one of the world’s leading players in gaming. https://corporate.nacongaming.com/

About Eko Software
Established in 1999, Eko Software is an independent game developer and publisher based in Paris – France. Eko Software is developing games on all major gaming platforms (consoles – PC – Smart TVs). Mainly focused on development and content creation, the company develops games for top publishers or creates new IPs that are published in partnership with worldwide publishers or self-published through digital distribution channels. IPs created by Eko include Aqua Panic!, Wanted Corp., SPRay, and How to Survive. For more information on Eko Software and its products please visit www.ekosystem.com.