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Press release:
Paris, France, November 30, 2022.
Publisher Iceberg Interactive and Developer Game Source Studio have announced today that Japan-inspired deck-building strategy game “Mahokenshi” will be officially released for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store on January 24, 2023. Discover more about Mahokenshi in our new teaser trailer!

MAHOKENSHI KEY FEATURES INCLUDE :

Explore the Celestial Islands
Traverse a vast array of vibrant 3D maps. Immerse yourself in the magical Japanese atmosphere, where the Mahokenshis are the only hope against the corrupt forces. You will face many threats throughout your journey, but, isn’t it all about honor? You bet it is. Find remote locations, uncover treasures, and leverage the strengths of the 4 samurai houses to create powerful combos.

Meet the different people of the Celestial Islands, save villages, discover shrines and defeat deadly demons. See your battles brought to life with fully animated characters. Perform magical maneuvers, fiery attacks, strong defensive moves, and swift counterattacks on your way to bringing back peace to the Islands.

Build your deck and battle ever-more-challenging demons
In order to protect the land from the forces of corruption, hone your skills and build your deck wisely. There are over 200 beautifully illustrated cards to discover and countless playstyles to be perfected.

Pick your house
4 houses, 4 different playstyles. With each of them, you will have different abilities and strengths to choose from. Where will you start your journey?

Will you hail from the sturdy House of Sapphire? The cunning House of Topaz? The fierce House of Ruby? Or the secretive House of Jade? Each house draws its strengths from a different elemental spirit and allows you to create different playstyles.

Begin your journey by adding Mahokenshi to your Steam wishlist!

ABOUT GAME SOURCE STUDIO
Part of Virtuos, Game Source Studio was founded in 2004 to specialize in the creative exploration, creation, and co-development of original video games. Based in Greater Paris, the studio has previously worked on renowned titles including Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered (2019), Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition (2020), and Marvel’s Avengers (2020).

Led by award-winning board game director David Cicurel, Mahokenshi is developed as an ode to Japanese mythology and the strategy deck-building genre.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands, and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie.

Known for many hit franchises including Killing Floor 2, Maneater and Circle Empires; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Strange Horticulture, Blazing Sails, Chivalry 2, Land of the Vikings, and King of Retail. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Mahokenshi (PC), and DOOMBLADE (PC). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com.