Press release:
PQube (London, UK) – April 28th, 2020 – PQube and developer Raredrop Games Ltd. are excited to announce that mecha commanders-to-be can sign up for an early look at upcoming turn-based tactics game “WARBORN” on PC and have a chance to win the full game!
The closed beta is now live and will run until May 5th, 00.00 BST.
Join the beta by signing up via the official WARBORN Discord server:
https://discord.gg/yuTdEPX
Here is what’s included in the closed beta:
Play the first five missions in campaign mode
Compete in Online Multiplayer
Try two different Variable Armour commanders
Create your own battlefield with the Map Editor
Attention, creative commanders:
All participants who share their Map Editor creations with us on Twitter have a chance to win a copy of WARBORN for the platform of their choice! PQube and Raredrop Games Ltd. will choose their five favourite maps among all Twitter entries after the closed beta that:
tag @PQubeIndies and
use the hashtag #WARBORN
All further details on Twitter.
In Warborn, you assemble and command an army of elite units wearing technologically advanced suits of war, known as Variable Armour. Strategise from a top down view on various maps made up of different hexagonal terrain tiles, call the shots and watch the action unfold in dynamic mid-combat cutscenes!
Warborn will be available on June 12th for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC!
For more information and the latest news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, Instagram and our official website: http://pqube.co.uk/
Chat with the developers and get all the latest updates on the Warborn Community Discord server: https://discordapp.com/invite/QfKSH4K
About Raredrop Games
Raredrop Games is an independent game development studio based in Bristol, UK. The company was founded by Joshua Regan in 2015 in the pursuit of creating independent games reminiscent of the late ’90s and early post-millennium classics.
In 2016 the studio released “To The Throne” for iOS, a Game Boy inspired minimalist puzzle game. More recently the studio has also assisted on external projects such as No More Robots’ “Not Tonight”.
At present Raredrop Games is developing the mecha strategy game “Warborn” for PC and console with help from frequent collaborators Tom Waterhouse and Luke Thomas. Visit: https://www.raredropgames.com
About PQube
PQube is a leading international creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. The company’s teams worldwide are committed to publishing games they love by working closely with development partners and reaching consumers globally on all major gaming platforms.
PQube manages a rich portfolio of brands including Cat Quest, New Super Lucky’s Tale, BlazBlue, Gal*Gun, White Day, Kill La Kill, Nippon Marathon, Guilty Gear, Shantae: Half Genie Hero and many more. Visit: pqube.co.uk to find out more.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: Nintendo Switch, PC games, PQube, PS4, Raredrop Games, Strategy games, Turn-based games, Warborn, Xbox One