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Press release:
GDYNIA – 24th October 2023.
The Gdynia-based (Poland) indie games developer Event Horizon are today very proud and glad to announce that their adventure/tactical RPG “Dark Envoy”, is now available for PC via Steam.

Players can escape to the lush dangerous world of Jäan and by themselves or with friends in online co-op.

Dark Envoy offers long-time fans of classic RPGs, and those new to the genre, a fresh world to explore with a party of relic hunters. After a chain of seemingly unrelated tragedies, siblings Kaela and Malakai set out on a mission to pursue the truth and face off with their newfound destiny. The story will lead you through four action-packed acts in which you will be able to steer the plot according to your choices. They will impact the world, the path you take, as well as the final outcome of your journey.

“Our team has always been deeply passionate about CRPGs and committed to enhancing the beloved classics we hold dear,” stated Krzysztof Monkiewicz, CEO and Founder of Event Horizon.

“Our journey began with our debut title, ‘Tower of Time,’ and over the past five years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to pushing the boundaries with ‘Dark Envoy.’ We’ve delved deeper into RPG systems, created more unique and distinctive classes, and offered players extensive customization options and diverse loot. Our overarching goal was to craft an innovative, ‘sandboxy’ RPG experience where players are encouraged to be creative and experiment, forging unique and overpowered combinations. As an independent team, it’s been a challenging but fulfilling journey, and we couldn’t be more excited to launch the game today.”

KEY FEATURES:

Control the battlefield, use the terrain to your advantage, and decide your tactic to defeat a range of nefarious foes.

Meet intriguing companions ready to lend their blades to your cause, though be warned some join only depending on the choices you make during your game.

Hand-drawn spells like the Engineer’s Shocking Ground or Warrior’s High Wall can be “painted” and allow you to add a special flair to your magical attacks.

Embark across rich and lore-filled locations encountering various enemies and daunting bosses.

Craft and enchant items and weapons to give you the edge in combat.

Research various technological or magical paths further to increase the capabilities or power of your party.

Main content takes about 20 hours of gameplay time, optional content adds another 15 hours.

To conquer the ‘Insane’ difficulty, players need to think outside the box and exploit the game’s mechanics to their limits.

‘Story’ mode is for players who prefer to immerse themselves in the narrative through a ‘show, not tell’ approach, focusing solely on the unfolding story.

Co-op mode enables a friend to seamlessly join the host’s campaign at any point and assume control of any of the host’s characters, allowing both players to experience the story and combat together.

Dark Envoy is out now on PC for £24.99 / $29.99 / €28.99 with a special launch discount of 10% off. on Steam and GOG. Follow them on Twitter to keep up to date with the latest news and come hang out over on the Official Discord.

About Dark Envoy
Dark Envoy combines classic RPG mechanics with a skill-based combat system centered on classes and specializations, while integrating diverse tactical approaches to battles. Players command a party of relic hunters exploring the vast land of Jäan alongside their companions. The immersive storyline unfolds through a solo campaign or can be experienced with a friend in the comprehensive online co-op mode.

About Event Horizon
Event Horizon’s mission is to develop memorable RPGs with rich stories and satisfying gameplay. Founded in 2016, the studio has grown to 30 people since its first title, Tower of Time, was released in 2018 (1,600+ reviews with a “Very Positive” rating). The team is aiming to build upon that success and the experience they’ve gained with their sophomore game, Dark Envoy, which is being developed for PC and home consoles.