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Press release:
MARCH 13TH, 2024.
The öfen-based (Austria) indie games publisher PLAION and Wroclaw-based (Poland) indie games developer Critical Hit Games, today announced with great joy and excitement that their interactive sci-fi noir story “Nobody Wants to Die“, is coming to PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X/S) this year (2024).

Nobody Wants to Die is an innovative experience taking place in futuristic New York City, inspired by neo-noir films, offering a distinctly visual aesthetic and intriguing plot. Playing as Detective James Karra you investigate crime scenes using time manipulation and advanced technology to uncover clues and unmask a killer in an era where death is a thing of the past.

Utilising the power of Unreal Engine 5, Polish studio Critical Hit Games have pushed the boundaries of storytelling, combining realistic cinema graphics and a distinctly unique narrative experience to deliver a non-stop, immersive story to the player in their inaugural creation.

About Nobody Wants to Die:
Lose yourself in the world of New York, 2329, where immortality is possible – for a price. Following a near-death experience, Detective James Karra takes an off-the-books case from his chief. With only the help of a young police liaison, Sara Kai, to assist him. Time reveals all as they risk everything in pursuit of a killer, uncovering the dark secrets of the city’s elite.

FEATURES:
Welcome to New York, 2329: Experience a noir adventure in an alternate future of New York City in 2329; technology has advanced to offer humans eternal life, allowing consciousness to be stored in memory banks or transferred from one body to another. That is, if you can afford the subscription.
Lead the Investigation: See through the eyes of Mortality Department Detective James Karra on his hunt for a serial killer who targets the city’s elite citizens. Investigate crime scenes using his time manipulation augmentation and advanced technology to reconstruct events leading up to each murder and uncover clues that lead to the horrifying truth behind the murders.
Noir Immersion: Lose yourself in a dystopian future through this meaningful and original interactive detective story, that explores the dangers of transhumanism and immortality. In a world of eternal life and vanishing morality, you, a hardened detective, must navigate the lines of right and wrong in a society where death is a distant memory.
A Stunning Narrative Adventure: Utilising the power of Unreal Engine 5, Nobody Wants to Die pushes the boundaries of storytelling, combining photorealistic graphics and a distinctly unique narrative experience.

Nobody Wants to Die is launching in 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.

About Critical Hit Games:
Critical Hit Games, established in Wroclaw, Poland in 2020, assembles a team of seasoned game developers whose collective expertise fuels their endeavours. Committed to crafting exceptional gaming experiences, the studio focuses on immersive and meaningful narratives, innovative gameplay mechanics, and cutting-edge visuals to deliver groundbreaking adventures on both PC and console platforms. “Nobody Wants to Die” represents the studio’s inaugural project, presenting an interactive noir story set in a dystopian New York City, exploring themes of immortality and the perils of transhumanism.

About PLAION:
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.

Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.