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“Windjammers 2” Confirmed for Fiery Matches on Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass for Console & PC as Two More Show-Stealing Competitors are Revealed in New Gameplay Trailer

– All-New Character Sammy Ho and Returning Star Jordi Costa to Highly Anticipated Sequel’s Playable Roster –

PARIS – November 17th, 2021 – Publisher and developer Dotemu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Metal Slug Tactics, Streets of Rage 4) today announces that Windjammers 2 will storm courts on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass for console & PC in addition to its matches slated for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Stadia. Windjammers 2 will also support crossplay between the PC and Xbox versions of the game, as well as crossgen play between PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 competitors.

Today’s announcement trailer reveals the all-new Sammy Ho, a gardener and budding star athlete hailing from China. Sammy’s mid-range agility and powerful throws make him a dangerous rival, and his special move channels a ferocious dragon’s energy for blistering shots on goal. Returning contender Jordi Costa is also bringing his court-crossing slides and mighty strength back into the action; watch both Jordi and Sammy go all out in today’s trailer:

An evolution of the original arcade classic, Windjammers 2’s radical power disc-flinging showdowns pair approachable mechanics with subtle depth, offering up an accessible competitive sport that’s perfect for casual rounds as well as high-stakes tournaments. Fluidly hand-drawn 2D animation converts the intense energy and emotion of matches into a beautiful spectacle, making Windjammers 2 a joy to both play and watch.

Slam into all things Windjammers 2 by checking the official site as well as following @Windjammers and @Dotemu on Twitter.

About Dotemu
Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Their mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has published a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, with additional development and publishing work on Windjammers 1 and 2, several games in the Ys series, and more. Dotemu is currently working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge with Tribute Games and Metal Slug Tactics with Leikir Studio.

Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.