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Press release:
Lesquin, 5 October 2023.
The Lesquin-based (France) video games publisher Nacon and Hamburg-based (Germany) indie games developer Gamexcite, are today very happy and excited to announce that their turn-based tactical card game “Asterix & Obelix: Heroes”, is now digitally and physically available for PC (via Steam and EGS) and consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch).

The famous Gaulish duo are back in a new adventure to take on Caesar and his legions…in card battle! Bring together your favourite heroes and stop Caesar from getting his hands on the Treasure of Toutatis, giving him the power to subjugate Gaul and all its inhabitants to his will.

Asterix & Obelix: Heroes plunges you into the world of Asterix, in a turn-based tactical card game:

A cartoon style true to the colourful artwork of the comics
24 iconic heroes from the series to bring together, each with a unique skill
Unique, simple and refreshing gameplay
Collect the cards to build your deck
Enhance your deck for each hero
Progress via multiple routes
Travel through 6 iconic regions, including Gaul, Egypt and the Carnutes Forest

Dive into this completely original adventure alongside your favourite heroes to foil Caesar’s plans, by Toutatis!

Asterix & Obelix: Heroes is out now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo SwitchTM and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).

About NACON:
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 30 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com/

About Jumpgate AB
Jumpgate AB is an independent video game group founded in 2011 and includes Tableflip Entertainment, based in Visby, Sweden, as well as Tivola Games and gameXcite, both based in Hamburg, Germany. The company produces and publishes original games, and develops games and other digital products for external businesses. The group’s companies base their business on well-established collaborations with strong industry partners and have exciting product portfolios with large potential. The concern operates globally, distributes its games across the world and has built a strong international network. For more information, please go to: www.jumpgategames.se