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Dear Control-ers, Gamescom is just around the corner and we have a new Control RTX trailer for all of you RTX lovers! What you see in the trailer are real-time ray-traced reflections, with optional realistic transparency, ray-traced indirect diffuse...

What’s up 505ers? In case you missed it, we launched Human: Fall Flat on mobile on June the 26th. You can read all about it here: http://bit.ly/HFFOutNow Human: Fall Flat is a platform-puzzle video game developed by Lithuanian studio No Brakes...

Next week, No Man’s Sky: BEYOND launches on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One! Our friends over at Hello Games are excited to unveil the BEYOND launch trailer, which highlights a bunch of all-new FREE content coming to game on August 14th. No...

Dear Control-ers, It is time to share the official PC requirements for Control. Without further ado, here they are: And here they are again in plain text:   Minimum Specification Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350 Graphics Card: NVIDIA...

The wait is almost over! BEYOND, the seventh major FREE update for No Man’s Sky is coming August 14th on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. BEYOND launches just over a year after the incredibly well received NEXT update, and is actually much bigger...

Dear Control-ers,   Control is launching in less than a month’s time and we’re excited to share with you the latest “Story” trailer for Control, which shows some familiar faces but also reveals a new character who would like to tell...

Good morning from Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, home to iconic Eau Rouge and Raidillon combination here in the heart of Belgium. We’re here for the third round of the SRO E-sport GT Series this weekend and what a track to be attending! As I type, my...

Dear Human Fall Flat Community, How is everyone doing? I’m pleased to announce that as of the 17th of July there is a new build of Human Fall Flat which fully addresses all the multiplayer issues some of you may have had since we launched Human...

The wait is over! Our Gems of War Honor Update is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch. But what can you expect? Let us give you a rundown… A new update has hit the world of Krystara, improving the quality of life for menu screens across the entire game....

Hi everyone! As you may or may not know, Horace is scheduled to launch later this week. A platforming game at heart with metroidvania-inspired abilities to be unlocked as players progress through the game, Horace invites players to overcome challenging...

Welcome to another community blog! Today, I’m handing things over to Thomas Simpson, our brilliant Global Brand Manager for Warhammer: Vermintide 2 here at 505 Games. As some of you will already know, 505 Games released a Deluxe Edition of the...

Hi everyone! We have some incredibly exciting news to share today from our friends over at NVIDIA. As many of you will know already, we’re working with the immensely talented team over at Remedy Entertainment on Control, a 3rd person supernatural...

We’re excited and thrilled to announce that 505 Games will bring a unique and charming pixel platform adventure game, Horace, to Steam for PC on Thursday, July 18. A platforming game at heart with metroidvania-inspired abilities to be unlocked as...

505 Games, in partnership with creators Re-Logic and developer Pipeworks Studio, are proud to announce that 2D action-adventure game Terraria is out now on Nintendo Switch™. Releasing globally digitally today on Nintendo eShop and at retail stores in...

Portal Knights… The Elves, Rogues, and Rifts DLC expansion launches today on Steam, PlayStation 4 (EU) and Xbox One. Purchase the new premium DLC and play as the new rogue class, meet a new Elven race on Elysia’s moon, Faynore and take on...

Dear 505’ers & our Human Fall Flat community, Human Fall Flat is out today on mobile! This includes iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads, as well as a plethora of Android phones and tablets. Google Play link (Android):...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another Portal Knights community blog! It’s been a while, right? Well, first things first, we apologise for the radio silence over the last few months. To those players asking… Nope, we haven’t abandoned Portal...

The wait is over! The Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Deluxe Edition is OUT NOW at retail across North America on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The Deluxe Edition Bundle contains Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Shadows over Bögenhafen DLC, Back to Ubersreik DLC, three...

Hi everyone. Human Fall Flat is coming to Google Play for all Android devices but also on the App Store for iOS devices as well. Below you will find the links for each store: Google Play link (Android): http://bit.ly/HFFGooglePlay App Store link (iOS):...

Brothers and Sisters of Starbreeze Studios and 505 Games, Like we promised a couple of days ago, here it is, the Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Nintendo Switch FAQ! So without further ado, let’s jump right into it: When does Brothers: A Tale of Two...

The wait is finally over! After many months in Early Access, Assetto Corsa Competizione, the Official Blancpain GT Series game, launches today on Steam. Featuring 51 teams, 280 selectable drivers and 14 manufacturers, Assetto Corsa Competizione allows...

Hi everyone, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is out today for the Nintendo Switch console! Depending on your region, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons costs retails at $14.99USD/£9.99/€14.99/22.50AUD at the time of launch on Nintendo eShop. Here are some...

Hi 505’ers! As you may or may not know, 505 Games are excited to be bringing the Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Deluxe Edition to retail next month on PS4 and Xbox One! Today, we want to address as many FAQs as we can. If you feel like we’ve missed...

Hi everyone, I’m excited to announce that Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is coming to the Nintendo Switch in exactly a week from now, on the 28th of May! For those of you thinking of pre-ordering the game there is a 10% discount on the launch price....

It’s the day our sim racers have been waiting for… Kunos Simulazioni and 505 Games are delighted to finally announce that Assetto Corsa Competizione, the Official Blancpain GT Series game, will be launching out of Steam Early Access soon....

Last week, 505 Games announced our partnership with FatShark, to bring Warhammer: Vermintide 2 to retail on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Coming June 11th, The Deluxe Edition Bundle will contain Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Shadows over Bögenhafen DLC, Back...

Dear Control community,   Since our E3 reveal last year we’ve talked several times about Control’s main enemy the Hiss, but we’ve never went into detail about what it is, how it came to be and other interesting details around it....

Another exciting day in these 505 lands. We’re absolutely thrilled and excited to announce that 505 Games will be publishing FatShark’s Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Deluxe Edition at retail on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this June! That’s right, the...

Today is an incredibly exciting day for 505 Games and Kunos Simulazioni. In parallel with the first round of the 2019 Blancpain GT Series championship by SRO Motorsports Group, we’re thrilled to announce a new e-sports initiative, which will begin...

You asked for it! (Often, everywhere and relentlessly, might we add…) So here it is! Gems of War is now available on Nintendo Switch. Gems of War is an exciting match-3 and RPG mashup that offers deep strategy elements and gem matching goodness. It...

Dear Control community,   Lucas here from 505 Games. Control pre-orders for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC went live today and we thought it would be a good idea to have a blog post explaining these in a bit more detail. This information will serve...

Last year, the immensely talented team over at Hello Games announced and launched their biggest update yet for No Man’s Sky… NEXT. This major update introduced major game changing features, such as an all-new multiplayer mode, new content such as...

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been thinking about what we can do with this blog space. OK, it’s a great place to keep our community up to date with the latest news and updates on our titles but as promised, we want to bring you closer to...

Dear all, We are proud to reveal today that 505 Games Ltd has partnered up with Curve Digital, to bring No Brakes Games’ PC and Console blockbuster Human: Fall Flat to mobile platforms (iOS & Android) Originally created by No Brakes Games,...

Hi everyone! Antonela here, Senior Brand Community Manager at 505 Games. Did you know… Today is Community Manager Appreciation Day! (#CMAD) Here at 505 Games, I’m super fortunate to work with an amazing team of CM’s, located in house around...

The fourth Early Access update of Assetto Corsa Competizione, launching today, introduces the highly anticipated Ferrari 488 GT3, one of the protagonists of the whole Blancpain GT Series championship. The famous Ferrari racing car joins the other GT3...

505 Games are thrilled to announce that Ninja Theory’s award-winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is OUT NOW at retail on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry,...

Dear Control-ers, 2019 is just around the corner and it’s the year Control will be launching for PS4, Xbox One and PC. We still have some Control content scheduled for 2018 (it’s not over yet!) but thought we would do a recap of all Control...

Everyone loves a saving, right?! Well, until November 26th / 27th, you can enjoy great savings on some of our titles! From Laser League and Assetto Corsa, to Portal Knights and Terraria, there’s something for everyone this Black Friday! Check out...

Introducing “Visions,” available to all No Man’s Sky players on Steam for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on Thursday, November 22. Following “The Abyss” update released last month, which brought major changes to No Man’s Sky’s vast...

Hello Martians, As of today, the 20th of November 2018, we will be entering our fourth season.  As you might know, it is a very busy time of the year for all with holidays and promotions ahead of us. So, we have decided to focus this season on...

Did you miss our news earlier this week? Let us fill you in… ABZÛ is launching onto Nintendo Switch later this month! The team is incredibly excited and we hope you guys are too! Got any questions? Hopefully we’ll have covered them in our handy...

Underworld Ascendant is now live on Steam. We are so excited to reach this momentous occasion and to share Underworld Ascendant with the world. We look forward to seeing how each of you approaches the many enemies and obstacles that stand in your...

Assetto Corsa Competizione Early Access Release 3 is OUT NOW on Steam! Developed for the first time ever using Laserscan technology, get ready to take to the Circuit Paul Ricard track in the BMW M6 GT3, one of the most highly anticipated cars and...

We’re excited to announce that ABZÛ is diving onto Nintendo Switch on November 29th 2018. Discover a lush hidden world as you descend into the heart of the ocean, where ancient secrets lie forgotten and encounters with majestic creatures...

Hi everyone! Since we announced that 505 Games would be working with Ninja Theory to bring their award winning title, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice to PlayStation 4 retail, we’ve seen a number of questions published across our community channels....

It’s a big day for our friends over at Hello Games, creators of No Man’s Sky! The Abyss, an all-new FREE update, launches today across all platforms for No Man’s Sky players. Focusing on underwater gameplay and the scarier elements to No Man’s...

4.1 has arrived and boy is it hefty and full of awesome! The update includes the new weekly guild-focused event that encourages guilds to work as a team to advance up the leaderboard or progress through the Tower, Guild Gifting to bribe your guildmates...

Populating an Open World Right from the beginning we knew we wanted Memories of Mars (MOM) to be an open world survival game without any in-game loading times which would break the immersion. Surviving on Mars should be a continuous experience. However...

Hi everyone! Today we want to discuss the gifting system we have in Portal Knights. For those unaware of the process we have in place, let us fill you in! Every week (typically from Thursday to Sunday) we give our community the opportunity to obtain a...

We’re super excited to announce that 505 Games will be publishing the PlayStation 4 retail edition of Ninja Theory’s award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May...

It’s “Get Together with 505 Games” time! This time the lights of the stage shine upon Antonela Pounder, our Senior Community Manager here at 505 Games! Antonela Pounder, Senior Brand Community Manager   Q: Hi Antonela! So… What...

Assetto Corsa Competizione, the Official BLANCPAIN GT SERIES game, is OUT NOW in Steam Early Access! Assetto Corsa Competizione features an extraordinary level of simulation quality, that allows players to experience the unique atmosphere of this GT3...

Welcome back to our ‘Get Together With 505 Games’ blog! It’s that time again… This week, we want to introduce you to Matt Derrick, one of our UK based Multimedia Designers here at 505 Games… Matt Derrick, Multimedia...

Hi everyone! We’re back with another Portal Knights community blog. We want to do something a little different today… This week, we’re talking about what it is our players love about Portal Knights. You know, we’re very lucky to...

Gems of War, our free addictive Match-3 Puzzle RPG developed by Infinity Plus Two, announces its most game-changing update yet! Gather your troops and dive into the depths of the UNDERWORLD. In the Underworld, you will discover creepy new factions and...

SURPRISE! The Adventurer’s, Creator’s and Villainous Update is OUT NOW on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Featuring all-new bosses, Creative Mode, placeable pets, inventory improvements and much more! Nintendo Switch, Steam and mobile...

ROLL7’S LETTER TO THE LASER LEAGUE COMMUNITY Statement – https://bit.ly/2MKvSJo A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY – 505 GAMES We are very proud of what Roll7 and 505 Games have achieved together to this point with Laser League. A huge amount...

Welcome back to another Portal Knights Community Blog. It’s been a while, right? Well, as you may or may not know, things have been pretty busy here at 505 Games and Keen Games, as we prepare for our biggest update yet! There’s a lot we want to talk...

Hi everyone and welcome back to our ‘Get Together with 505 Games’ blog. Firstly, we want to apologise for the lack of blogs over the last few weeks. We’ve been incredibly busy with other things behind the scenes but we’re keen to bring...

Exciting news… No Man’s Sky is OUT NOW at retail on Xbox One in North America! But that’s not all! No Man’s Sky’s NEXT update also launches today across all platforms, bringing multiplayer gameplay and a host of other new features to the...

Get ready to experience No Man’s Sky NEXT, a FREE update coming to all platforms on July 24, 2018. With this launch, players will be able to explore, fight and survive with friends as they voyage across the vast celestial sandbox. Upcoming content...

DID YOU KNOW – Portal Knights has a Creative Mode, which is available to check out right now on Steam and mobile? That’s right, you can now create your own islands using unlimited resources! What’s more, it’s coming to...

You’ve been detected… Your ship is exposed… An alarm blares… “Torpedo incoming!” Developed by Sydney-based indie developer Flat Earth Games, Objects in Space is a retro open-world stealth-action space game in which starships are modelled...

Greetings from E3! This year’s E3 has been very special for us. 505 Games was honored to be part of the Sony E3 showcase with Control, the upcoming title by Remedy Entertainment which launches in 2019. 505 Games is the publisher for Control which...

Exciting news! Assetto Corsa Competizione, the Officially licensed Blancpain GT Series game, will be showcased for the very FIRST TIME in public during E3 2018 in Los Angeles at Thrustmaster’s booth. All attendees with have the opportunity to...

Dear Martians, It’s happening! Memories of Mars is now out on Steam! As of today, the 5th of June at 6AM PacificTime / 2PM GMT / 3PM CET Memories of Mars is available to buy on Steam with a 10% launch discount off the price of $29.99 for a very...

Dear Martians, Today you may start seeing broadcasts from Mars across various communication channels (YouTube, Twitch, etc). The game is not live yet, but we have selected a few clones to play the game leading up to release. If you were a selected...

We know you have been eagerly awaiting news regarding release. We are extremely excited to announce that Underworld Ascendant is releasing THIS SEPTEMBER! Become The Ascendant, a hero tasked with overcoming an incomprehensible challenge and saving The...

505 Games is incredibly excited to announce over a dozen incredible Steam deals to mash your keyboard to! Take a look at all the adventure and excitement that awaits you: * Ember -75% Off * Brothers -80% Off * The Guest -60% Off * Tiny Brains-80% Off *...

Dear Martians, It’s almost here! Memories of Mars launches into Early Access on the 5th of June on Steam for $29.99/£23.99/€29,99 depending on your region. The first Season for Memories of Mars begins in less than a week! Over the past few...

Dear Martians, We would like to say thanks again to everyone that participated in Closed Beta 2 (and 1!) for Memories of Mars and provided us with feedback. We have created a short survey for you to let us know what you liked and what you didn’t like...

Exciting news! As many of you will know already, 505 Games will distribute the physical Xbox One version worldwide. Hello Games have announced to fans via Inside Xbox that No Man’s Sky will launch on Xbox One on Tuesday, July 24 in North America, and...

We’re back with another ‘Get Together With 505 Games blog! With so much going on behind the scenes right now, we had to skip last week’s post, but we’re back in full swing now, ready to introduce you folks to more of our brilliant team! This...

Dear Martians, First of all a BIG THANK YOU to everyone that participated in the first Memories of Mars closed beta. We were able to identify new bugs, test the server load, optimize various aspects of the game and we also took your recommendation and...

You are in critical danger…of cuteness overload! Gems of War, the addictive Match-3 Puzzle RPG, is incredibly excited to announce its brand-new 3.4 Pets Update. Download here to get your own adorable companion and check out all the new...

The wait is finally over… Laser League, the arcade-style multiplayer action sport of the future is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam on PC. Offering up intense online or local multiplayer matches with friends, Laser League’s...

Xbox One, what did we ever do to deserve you? From May 8th-May 14th, XB1 will be featuring HUGE sales on start packs for all the Free-To-Play titles from 505 Games. We’ve got your WWII battle strategies and your civilization builders, we’ve...

April is supposed to bring showers and May is supposed to bring flowers, but not this year. This year we are blossoming in sales for 505 Games! Check out the blooms of savings below! PlayStation America: Totally Digital – 8th – 22nd May Last...

Memories of Mars – Crafting & Devices: Entering the martian landscape can be a daunting task.You’ll soon realize that you’ve been left with next to no resources at your disposal. Lucky for us clones, with a little searching we can...

Here we are again! It’s time for another ‘Get Together with 505 Games’ blog. Once again, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone for your positive feedback in response to these blogs. We LOVE putting them together and we hope you guys...

Memories of Mars – Base building: Base building is a fundamental part of mars and it’s never been easier. Pressing “B” on our keyboard we open up the building menu. From here, the player will be able to see everything they have...

Sony Europe PlayStation is having their Totally Digital Sale again! Check out all the 505 Games you can get at a sweet discount! Laser League – 20% off for PS+ members for pre-order (Expires on launch day) Brothers: a Tale of two Sons 75% Defense Grid...

Another week, another ‘Get Together with 505 Games’ blog. Once again, we want to introduce you to more of our awesome 505 Games family. This week, say hello to the brilliant, Melissa Duncan, Creative Artworker here at 505 Games… Melissa...

Laser League Leaves Early Access to Launch on Steam and Console on May 10th! Laser League, the arcade-style multiplayer action sport of the future from indie publisher 505 Games and BAFTA award-winning development studio roll7, will launch on May 10 for...

Hello Martians! Character customization is a highly anticipated and well received feature in Memories of Mars.You can quickly access it by pressing the customization button in your inventory menu. With our entirely open and free system, players will be...

Hi everyone and welcome back to our ‘Get Together with 505 Games’ blog. The reception to our first blog was really positive, (thank you, all) so we’re super excited to be preparing more of these for the months ahead! This week, we want to...

Has it been two years already?! We remember when Battle Ages was just a pixel in our daddy’s eye. But the players have been hard at work since day one, conquering new lands and building towering empires across dozens of historical ages! Have you had a...

Hello Martians! Flying across the world of Mars we’ll be seeing various different hotspots, some smaller points of interests, different terrain and rock formations, and finally some interiors and props.Really helping the world feel alive and lived...

It’s here! The wait is over! The North American retail release for Klei Entertainment’s open world survival game Don’t Starve Mega Pack for XboxOne and PlayStation 4 has arrived! Included in this mega pack are 4 different games and a...

We are proud to announce retail release of Banner Sage Trilogy: Bonus Edition for XboxOne & Playstation 4 releasing July 24th (US) and July 27th (Europe). Pre-Order Today! http://bit.ly/2HC0Cr1 Weave your own thread through this epic Viking RPG...

Hi everyone and welcome to our first ‘Get Together with 505 Games’ blog. Our community made it clear to us that they’d like to get to know the folks behind the scenes here at 505 Games and now we’re giving you the chance to find out more...

Xbox One has done it again! From April 10th-April 16th, Xbox will be featuring HUGE sales on many of your favorite titles from 505 Games. Whether it be crafty builders like Portal Knights or RPG puzzlers like Gems of War, you’ll find bundles of...

We’re excited to announce that 505 Games will distribute the upcoming Xbox One edition of No Man’s Sky, at retail, worldwide. Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man’s Sky presents...