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Press release:
Lesquin, 26 September 2024.
The Lesquin-based (France) video games company NACON and Lyon-based (France) indie games developer Passtech Games, are today very happy and proud to announce that they have just released the full version (v1. 0) of their co-op roguelite “Ravenswatch” (v1.0 of “Ravenswatch“, is available right now for PC via Steam.

NACON and Passtech Games also just announced that “Ravenswatch” will be released on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on November 28, 2024. The Nintendo Switch™ version will be available in 2025.

Since the Early Access release on Steam on April 23, 2023, over 500,000 players have taken part in the adventure in the corrupted world of Reverie alongside the 9 Ravenswatch heroes including Aladdin, Geppetto and The Snow Queen. The studio has taken great care to listen to community feedback, offering 7 major content updates, introducing three new heroes, two new chapters, Custom Modes, as well as over 17 patches aimed at improving the game’s gameplay and balancing. Regular post-launch updates will also be rolled out, bringing new content free of charge to all players.

Ravenswatch is a top-down roguelike action game that combines intense real-time combat with deep gameplay and high replay value. After the success of Curse of the Dead Gods, Passtech Games returns with a new formula and game experience that can be played solo or with up to four players in co-op.

To defeat the Nightmare, players must select one of 9 heroes with unique abilities and use an efficient build to develop their power over the course of battles to eliminate the boss of each chapter: The Dark Hills, Storm Island and Avalon.

In Ravenswatch, no two runs are alike: with over 200 talents, 50 magical items, endless build combinations, 4 difficulty levels, custom game modes and online cooperation up to 4 players, the game offers an addictive experience and high replay value.

Game features:

9 playable heroes with unique abilities from old folk tales and legends: from The Red Riding Hood to Beowulf, Sun Wukong and the Pied Piper of Hamelin, the most famous characters are revisited in dark fantasy style.

A single-player and co-op experience up to 4 players, enabling them to fight with friends online or join forces with other players worldwide via a matchmaking system.

Dynamic gameplay where players can build up their power as they fight their way through the game’s three chapters, before coming face to face with the fearsome bosses.

High replay value thanks to randomly generated maps, numerous skill upgrades and items of all kinds, as well as customizable game experience.

Ravenswatch is now available on PC (Steam). The game will be available from November 28, 2024, on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The Nintendo SwitchTM version will be available in 2025.

Find out more on the official website: www.ravenswatch.com

About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world’s gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages. www.corporate.nacongaming.com

About Passtech Games:
Founded in 2012, Passtech Games is a video game development studio located in Villeurbanne, near Lyon. Specializing in top-down games, the studio is composed of a team of passionate and experienced professionals who aim to provide a quality experience to players. Every detail counts from the design and technical conception of the game to the art direction. More information on the website: www.passtechgames.com