Press release:
Liverpool, UK – Tuesday 19th May 2020 – Cutting-edge independent developer Firesprite Games is excited to announce that the physical boxed version of critically acclaimed sci-fi horror experience “The Persistence” will launch for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in July.
The digital version is due to launch on console and PC on Thursday 21st May 2020. The physical versions will be released shortly thereafter, with the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One physical versions launching on Friday 17th July 2020, with the Nintendo Switch version release following on Friday 31st July 2020.
To celebrate this good news, developer Firesprite Games has brought forward the debut of the official The Persistence launch trailer by two days, which you can watch here:
Multi-Platform
PEGI 18 – https://youtu.be/_ySy5aYAlfo
ESRB – https://youtu.be/Oqc9x6moEZs
Nintendo Switch
PEGI – https://youtu.be/QGvTW9BwB0c
ESRB – https://youtu.be/Jsoo3WG6j74
“We’re absolutely delighted to be working with Firesprite Games on the multi-format release of The Persistence,” says Rob Edwards, Managing Director of Perp Games.
“The game will be in the hands of retailers this Summer across all formats, meaning The Persistence will not only scare you in the digital world but terrify you in the physical realm as well.”
The Persistence features: –
A brutal take on the survival-horror genre that integrates rogue-like design elements to give the action an extra edge.
Procedurally generated stages that change with each playthrough, creating a labyrinth-like experience that adds to the tension.
Live, die, repeat. Play as dozens of different clones on board the ship, each one with the potential to be stronger than the last.
Tailored controls. enhanced environments and post-processing effects for PC, PS4, and Xbox Ine deliver a heightened fidelity of horror for fans of the genre.
Atmospheric, cutting-edge visuals in docked, handheld or tabletop modes for the Nintendo Switch platform.
As part of the new release, Firesprite Games is also pleased to confirm that gamers who already own the PlayStation®VR version will also receive these features via an update on PlayStation®4 for no extra cost.
In addition, players who pre-purchase the digital version of The Persistence on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One before the end of Wednesday, 20th May 2020 will receive a 10 percent discount. Firesprite Games is also pleased to confirm a 10 percent launch discount for owners on PC across the Steam, Vive, and Oculus stores.
You can find assets, screenshots, box art, and the game’s logo here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IkqHXybJVKLjJm2P9vkCNwlY2_1YJE_B?usp=sharing
Links
Firesprite Games Website – www.firesprite.com
Firesprite Games Twitter – https://twitter.com/FireSpriteGames
Perp Games Website – www.perpgames.com
Perp Games Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/perpgames
About Firesprite Games
A video game development studio based in the heart of Liverpool and are dedicated to developing innovative and memorable experiences for players on cutting edge gaming hardware.
About Perp Games
Perp Games is a global videogames publisher, with a proud track record of publishing award-winning titles, exciting indie games and some of the world’s most recognized franchises, from the most talented studios. Perp Games is an established and recognised global force in entertainment, bringing extraordinary and exciting games to market, across multiple formats and media
Jonas “O.J” Ek
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Tags: Firesprite Games, Indie games, Nintendo Switch, PC games, Perp Games, PS4, Roguelike, Survival horror, The Persistence, Xbox One