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Press release:
1 MARCH 2019 — “Shred! 2 – Freeride Mountainbiking” – the new game from ASBO Interactive, featuring freeride legend Sam Pilgrim – releases today on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Eshop.

Shred! 2 features the voice acting and likeness of Pilgrim, who also narrates the game’s launch trailer. Pilgrim was heavily involved in the project, and his distinctive riding style is authentically captured in the game.

The brainchild of Alex Johnson, a developer with a lifetime of mountainbiking and trail-building experience, Shred! 2 is a game in which every inch of trail will push you to the absolute limit. Its advanced trick system allows you to bust out insane combos in over 40 levels. including Big Mountain, Downhill, Slopestyle and Street.

Alex Johnson, Lead Developer at ASBO Interactive, said:
“The versatility of the Switch felt like a perfect match for Shred! 2. Whether you need a quick adrenaline fix on the go, or a more sustained session at home, we are stoked to bring mountain biking to the platform.”

He added: “It’s been a privilege to develop the game in conjunction with pro rider Sam Pilgrim, and we hope Shred! 2 gives everyone an opportunity to ride like the man himself!”

Shred! 2 – Freeride Mountainbiking is available today via the Nintendo eShop, priced at £8.99/$9.99

About Shred! 2
Ride as freeride legend Sam Pilgrim, and use the advanced trick system to bust out insane combos in over 40 levels including Big Mountain, Downhill, Slopestyle and Street!

Designed and developed by a dude with a lifetime of mountainbiking and trail-building experience, you can rest assured that every inch of trail will push you to the absolute limit!

FEATURES
-Over 40 levels inspired by real-world MTB destinations, events and video segments!
– Fully scaleable, cutting edge 3D graphics
– Bluetooth controller support
– Cinematic and dynamic camera angles
“Flowy” handcrafted levels make for an addictive and authentic MTB gameplay experience
– Get your shred on to the awesome original soundtrack!
– Designed & developed by a mountain biker for mountain bikers (and everyone else too!)

About ASBO Interactive
ASBO Interactive is a 1.5 man games company based in North East England, run by Alex Johnson, a designer with a lifetime of mountainbiking and trail-building experience.

They’re most notably responsible for creating Shred! – Downhill Mountainbiking and Shred! 2 – Freeride Mountainbiking.