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Revolution Software’s Adventure Game Beyond A Steel Sky Now Available On Nintendo Switch!

Paris – December 14, 2021 – Studio Revolution Software, creators of the popular Broken Sword series, and French publisher Microids, are delighted to announce that Beyond a Steel Sky is now available digitally on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and Nintendo Switch. The retail versions will hit the stores on December 21st!

From Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, with art direction by Dave Gibbons, legendary comic book artist behind WatchmenBeyond A Steel Sky is the spiritual successor to the classic Beneath a Steel Sky.

The console versions of the game feature new improvements, including 4K resolution on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions, and many gameplay enhancements such as controller vibration.

Beyond a Steel Sky stands as a thrilling story of loyalty and redemption set in an eerie and terrifying world of AI-driven social controls. Set a decade after the events of the first game, Beyond a Steel Sky immerses players once again in the captivating Union City – a dystopian cyberpunk city full of mysterious, sinister secrets.

With Dave Gibbons’s breathtaking comic book art style, the game is a hugely ambitious adventure which redefines the genre by allowing the player to subvert the world, populated by AI-driven characters, with interesting solutions to puzzles emerging from their actions.

I am hugely excited that Beyond a Steel Sky has now released on consoles, courtesy of Microids. We have had the chance to substantially improve and enhance the game and I am thrilled with the result. After the critical acclaim on earlier formats, I can’t wait to hear the response from console gamers, whether they are new to the series or fans of the original.” says Charles Cecil, Founder and CEO of Revolution Software.

Key features:

  • A fascinating sci-fi world – An adventure set within a dynamic world, populated by willful characters driven by motivations that the player can subvert. In combination with a unique hacking tool, multiple solutions to puzzles emerge from player choices.

  • A thrilling story full of humor – Unravel dark conspiracies, defeat a terrifying antagonist in this dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller, which explores contemporary themes: social control, AI, and total surveillance.

  • A unique 3D comic book art style – A beautifully detailed, comic-book styled world, from the mind of legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons.

  • Ingenious puzzles – Intelligent puzzles are interwoven with an intriguing dramatic narrative to deliver a compelling gameplay experience.

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Broken Sword 5 Arrives Sept 21st On Nintendo Switch!

York, 3rd August 2018 – ‬Revolution Software and Ravenscourt are excited to announce that Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse will release worldwide for Nintendo Switch on 21st September 2018 at a price of $29.99. The celebrated adventure will include never-seen-before Behind the Scenes movies and an innovative new user interface.

Paris in the spring. Shots ring out from a gallery. A robbery – a murder – and the beginning of another epic original Broken Sword adventure. An adventure that will hurl intrepid lawyer George Stobbart and sassy journalist Nico Collard onto the trail of a murderous conspiracy whose roots lie in mysteries older than the written word. Armed only with logic, integrity and a wry sense of humor – can George and Nico outwit evil forces both ancient and modern and save mankind from disaster?

This enhanced edition features a re-imagined User Interface designed to take full advantage of Nintendo’s console functionality, allowing players to seamlessly switch between Joy-Con™ and touch screen play.

The game also includes Behind the Scenes movies created especially for the Nintendo Switch version. Unlocked as play progresses, these videos reveal the story and the development process behind the game, through new never-seen-before interviews with the Broken Sword team.

Mixing cerebral puzzling, sharp wit, with historical authenticity and intrigue, Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse has secured its place as a favourite with fans of the series, whilst also winning over a new generation of players.

“The Nintendo Switch™ is so wonderfully accessible – and adventures offer the ideal portable game experience,” said Charles Cecil, CEO and Founder of Revolution Software. “We were determined to make the most of the Nintendo’s innovative hardware with exclusive content and controls. This really is the ideal way to experience Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse.”

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