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Press release:
Lesquin, March 5th, 2019 – Bigben and Eko Software are pleased to announce the dates for the first phase of the closed beta for “Warhammer: Chaosbane“, the first action RPG taking place in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles universe, which will be released June 4th.

The two beta phases will be accessible to all players who pre-ordered the game (Standard, Digital Deluxe or Magnus version). Pre-orders remain open throughout the beta.

The first phase will be from March 7th to 13th on PlayStation 4TM, Xbox One, and Steam.

Pre-downloads start March 6th at 9 a.m. (GMT)

Beta starts on March 7th at 9 a.m. (GMT)

1st phase ends on March 13th at 9 a.m. (GMT)

During this beta, players will be able to develop their characters to level 20, explore the sewers of Nuln, and fight Nurgle demons. The beta can be played cooperatively with up to 4 players, either locally or online. Two characters will be available: Konrad, the Imperial soldier, and Elontir, the High-Elf Mage.

In preparation for the launch of the 1st beta phase, EKO Software gathered a number of community “Ask Me Anything” questions and answered them via video.

The first action RPG to take place in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world, Warhammer: Chaosbane plunges the player into the heart of the Old World, a continent marked by the Great War against Chaos, a bloody conflict which ravaged the Empire of men.

They will embody a human, a high elf, a wood elf, or a dwarf, and discover the iconic locations of the Warhammer Fantasy Battles universe that’s captured the imaginations of millions of fans across the world.

Warhammer: Chaosbane will be available on PlayStation 4TM, Xbox One, and PC starting June 4th, 2019 and beginning May 31st for owners of the Magnus Edition and of the Digital Deluxe edition

About Bigben
Bigben is a major player in video game publishing, in the design and distribution of smartphone and gaming accessories as well as furnishing customized audio products.

Known for its innovation and creativity, the company group aims to become a leader in each of its industries. For more information about Bigben: www.bigben.fr

About Games Workshop
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through 507 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide.

More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

About Eko Software
Established in 1999, Eko Software is an independent game developer and publisher based in Paris – France. Eko Software is developing games on all major gaming platforms (consoles – PC – Smart TVs).

Mainly focused on development and content creation, the company develops games for top publishers or creates new IPs that are published in partnership with worlwide publishers or self-published through digital distribution channels.

IPs created by Eko include Aqua Panic!, Wanted Corp., SPRay, and How to Survive. For more information on Eko Software and its products please visit www.ekosystem.com.

Warhammer: Chaosbane © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2019. Chaosbane, the Chaosbane logo, GW, Games Workshop, Warhammer, The Game of Fantasy Battles, the twin-tailed comet logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. Published by Bigben Interactive and developed by Eko Software. All rights reserved to their respective owners.