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Press release:
Guangzhou, China – 3rd May 2024.
The Guangzhou-based (China) indie games publisher 663 Games and Lima-based (Peru) indie games developer Leap Studio, are today very happy and excited to announce that their ink-style action roguelite “Realm of Ink“, is coming to PC via Steam Early Access on May 17th, 2024.

The V1.0 PC launch and console releases will follow later in 2024.

663 Games has also released a thrilling new gameplay trailer showcasing a brand new boss fight to accompany this great news. Watch as the protagonist Red, faces the fearsome Animitta Asura, the half-man, half-Buddha mechanical monk and guardian of the desolate manuscript ruins on Animitta Mountain.

Developed by Leap Studio, Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action roguelite game beautifully brought to life with a distinctive mix of 2.5D Chinese-style ink painting and modern art direction. It also features a rich combat system using multiple playable characters. The game’s deep and intriguing story discusses the philosophical significance of life and the beliefs of nihilism and existentialism.

“We are incredibly excited to be releasing Realm of Ink onto Steam Early Access and taking the next step on our development journey” commented Dai, CEO of Leap Studio.

“While we aim for a flawless official launch, as a newly established independent game studio, we acknowledge that our experience and resources are still growing. We recognize that only by relying on genuine feedback and suggestions from players can we continuously refine our product and deliver the best gaming experience possible.”

Realm of Ink will initially launch with a sincere content offering which will include:

Complete 4-act levels and 8 bosses

The first playable character, Red the Swordswoman, with 3 weapons

Full gameplay for 20 Ink Gem skills across 4 tiers

Full gameplay for 15 Ink Pets across 4 tiers and over 40 forms

Over 150 Perks to provide diverse building possibilities

The first layer of world-building and approximately 30% of the storyline

Endless mode gameplay for challenge seekers

During the Early Access period, there will be frequent game optimizations and content updates following Leap Studio’s detailed development roadmap. Fans can expect more playable characters, expanded weapon sets, more Ink Pet gameplay mechanics, bosses and much more!

About Realm of Ink
During the hunt for a cunning Fox demon, the heroine and expert swordswoman Red, discovers that she is a fictional character in the short story collection Realm of Ink. Only by unlocking the dark secrets of the Book Spirit will Red discover the truth of her existence and defy her fate.

The story unfolds in a virtual realm called “Realm of Ink” where inhabitants unknowingly exist as mere fabrications within a fictional world. Controlled by the mysterious Book Spirit, they obediently follow predetermined fates, oblivious to their cyclical lives.

In the Realm of Ink, the puppets awaken – Begin your journey as the swordswoman Red, gradually unlocking additional characters as you progress. Utilizing the Fox Demons’ immortal power, traverse treacherous ‘Story Relics’ and confront four bosses with unique backgrounds to escape from the ever-changing Realm of Ink. By surmounting the various challenges and obstacles ahead, you will redefine your ‘destiny’ through the constant cycle of rebirth, wielding your sword with resilience.

Exquisite Ink-style Art – From the verdant Buddhist forests, the frigid enchanted Monkey Kingdom, and the gentle yet terrifying waterland to the ancient and reverent ruins of Mausoleum, the four major levels each have a guardian, and their mysterious pasts await your exploration. Wielding a sword, venture alone through the dim world and overcome formidable foes. Explore and conquer over 20 creatures with distinctive Chinese characteristics, including the Fox Demon, Peony Fairy, and Mirror Sprite. Each of them comes with a unique backstory.

Fierce battles with infinite creativity – Embark on thrilling battles and explore diverse combinations to craft your unique combat style. Choose from 3 playable characters: Unparalleled Swordswoman Red, Nightmare Hunter Wang Ding, and Fox Judge Ning Ye; and equip yourself with 9 powerful weapons, including the Scarlet Sword and the Shadow Twin Blades. Further enhance your abilities with over 20 distinctive Ink Gems such as the Tiger Ink, Venom Ink and Curse Ink and discover a vast array of over 120 Artefacts including the Shadow Kite, the Lamp of Seven Stars and the Doom Gauge.

Various combinations and builds – Ink Gems have assorted appearances, and they will reinforce one another. Use them to explore diverse builds of martial arts schools and master powerful skills of Yin and Yang to defeat enemies with a single strike.

Discover rare magical treasures – Hundreds of rare magical treasures trigger various unique effects and provide distinctive attribute bonuses, empowering your martial arts schools and allowing you to effortlessly defeat all enemies! You can also engage in long-term character development outside of combat and unlock new combinations of moves and combat styles. With a dual-cycle system inside and outside combat, you’ll have a fresh experience every time!

A journey into the unknown, composed of distinctive stages – Explore a variety of battle stages and routes where you can collect Ink Relics, fortune and magical treasure as well as duels with bosses. In this exhilarating journey into the unknown, you will enter various stages and encounter a diverse cast of NPCs, making the entire journey full of surprises!

Fight alongside your intimate Ink Pets – Mysterious in origin and adorable in appearance, the Ink Pets will be your companions. As the Ink Gems level up, your Ink Pets will also undergo a transformation, becoming more powerful to fight alongside you!

Realm of Ink will be released for PC via Steam Early Access on May 17. Console versions will be released later in 2024. Fans can download the PC demo and wishlist the game on Steam now.

Follow Realm of Ink on social media – Facebook | Discord | X . Hashtag for social posting #realmofink

About 663 Games
663 Games is a newly established publishing label committed to premium and indie game publishing on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. The company, headquartered in China, was founded by a team of passionate gamers and industry veterans. The team had a proven track record of achieving global success with several titles previously, offering extensive experience and resources for worldwide publishing, along with unique advantages for a strong presence in the Chinese market. The team empathises with the financial challenges that independent developers and small teams often encounter, and 663 Games is dedicated to providing them with funding support to help bring their creative visions to life. As a new, ambitious and trustworthy global publisher, 663 Games collaborates closely with developers to ensure commercial success.