Blog: News

In August 2013, 505 Games, in partnership with Josef Fares and Starbreeze Studios, released Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons — a dark fairytale about two brothers searching for the cure to save their ailing father. For Josef, it was a deeply personal...

Today is an incredibly exciting day for the team! We’re pleased to announce that Portal Knights is coming out of Early Access on April 28th 2017 and also heading to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One! (Scheduled for launch on April 28th in Europe, then May...

Today is an incredibly exciting day for the teams here at 505 Games and Roll7! It’s Laser League launch day! Not only can you play on Steam today, but early players can enjoy 30% OFF our Early Access launch price!- http://bit.ly/2DqSCpQ After a...

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...

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...

At this year’s Electronics Entertainment Expo, developer Giant Squid and publisher 505 Games are making a big splash with ABZÛ. A new trailer created for E3 showcases ABZÛ’s gorgeous visuals, dulcet sounds, and the relationship players will...

Europe… The wait is finally over! We’re excited to announce that Portal Knights is available to purchase on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, now! (Out May 23rd in North America) Check out our latest trailer here… Portal Knights Europe...

Spring Sales are Upon Us! Spring has sprung and we have some great deals going on right now! There is a little something for everyone to enjoy. Click the link to take you to the site hosting the sale. Steam: Portal Knights – 40% Nintendo...

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....

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...

In 2013 we released How to Survive for PC and consoles. It’s an isometric Zombie Survival with tons of fun and crafting. After waking up on an island packed with zombies, everything gets a little crazy as you need to find shelter, water, food, and...

505 Games and N-Fusion Interactive are excited to announce that Ember is coming to Steam on September 7th! Ember is an homage to classic role-playing games like Baldur’s Gate and Ultima. Boasting a deep branching story, endless exploration across...

We’re incredibly excited to announce that Portal Knights, our award-winning cooperative sandbox action-RPG, will arrive on Nintendo Switch on November 23rd 2017 as a digital download from Nintendo eShop! For more information… EU –...

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...

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...

Introducing The Intercontinental GT Pack, coming soon to Assetto Corsa Competizione! A few years ago, SRO Motorsports Group introduced the Intercontinental GT Challenge, the first ever global GT3 Series, aimed to represent the highest achievement in...

Crafting. World building. Sandbox adventure. Whatever your term of choice, ever since Minecraft exploded onto the scene in 2009, it’s clear that this massive new genre is here to stay — with each new title bringing ever-increasing diversity...

We are very excited to announce that Adventure Pop is coming out NOW for PlayStation 4. Adventure Pop is a free-to-play steampunk themed bubble shooter set in a fantastic colorful world. Join Captain Penelope as she encounters Sky Pirates and more in...

Dev Diary time Martians! Here is our first Dev Diary video in which we take a look inside the cloning facility and get to know a bit more about Memories of Mars. Be sure to sign up at http://www.memoriesofmars.com to get an exclusive camo pattern and...

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...

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 there folks! This is Aaron Smith, Games Designer at DR Studios. Thank you for all the wonderful and constructive feedback that you’ve sent our way since the launch of Battle Ages. We’ve been hearing you, and Battle Ages’ launch truly would...

505 Games and Giant Squid Studios are thrilled to announce that ABZÛ is coming to the Windows 10 store! ABZÛ lets players assume the role of the Diver and discover breathtaking creatures and beautiful environments under the oceans’ surface....

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...

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...

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...

From early access to a full-blown PC release, Assetto Corsa is one of the highest rated PC racing games for hardcore enthusiasts. With precision accuracy across every aspect of driving, from the meticulous car handling to the laser-measured tracks,...

It’s time to discover Virginia! 505 Games and Variable State are happy to announce that VIRGINIA, the enigmatic first-person thriller, is now available on Sony PlayStation® 4, Microsoft Xbox One®, and Windows PC and Apple macOS via Steam. Directed...

We’re incredibly excited to announce that Portal Knights is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch. Begin your journey as a Warrior, Mage, or Ranger. Defeat formidable monsters and epic bosses while gathering resources to craft powerful weapons, armor and spells...

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...

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...

Hi everyone, Antonela here with a quick reminder! In case you missed the news across our other social channels, 505 Games are heading to the UK’s biggest gaming event, EGX, next week. (We cannot wait!) Situated at the ExCeL London, we’re...

It’s time for consoles to take to the sea! Presented by the creators of Terraria, Pixel Piracy sets sail on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Lead the life of a pirate captain as you recruit a crew, outfit them, customize your ship, and more in this open...

Attention Commanders! Battle Islands: Commanders is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and full release on Steam on February 14th. If you want to get ready on Xbox One, you can pre-download RIGHT NOW. Experience head to head combat merged with tower...

Here we are in February already! The month of Valentine, Chinese and Lunar New Years! Let your wallet fall in love this month with all our titles on sale! Check back weekly as sales may change. North America Playstation Plus Members can now receive FREE...

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...

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...

HAWKEN is now available via digital download for free on Xbox One! The team-based, first person shooter developed by Reloaded Games features mech combat with incredible alien landscapes, customizable and upgradable mechs, and dynamic competitive game...

Last Day of June is a poignant single-player journey that progresses participants from a viewer joining Carl and June on what begins as a magical outing to their favorite spot, to a character deeply intertwined in the narrative, as they try to unlock...

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...

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...

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...

Not only is Overkill’s The Walking Dead coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One, but you’ll also enjoy getting eaten alive by walkers while playing on Starbreeze’s newly announced virtual reality headset, StarVR. StarVR will provide a fully...

505 Games is thrilled to announce a publishing partnership with ArtPlay Inc. for the exclusive worldwide publishing rights to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. From famed games developer Koji Igarashi, Bloodstained is being touted as the spiritual...

The future starts today! Sign Up for the Laser League closed beta now at http://www.laserleaguegame.com 505 Games and roll7 are excited to unveil an epic new trailer that gives a flavor of things to come in Laser League. The rules have changed. Welcome...

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...

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...

The wait is almost over! Today is a super exciting day for the team at Kunos and 505 Games, as Assetto Corsa Competizione update 1.1 launches on Steam, delivering the 2019 Blancpain GT Series season’s vehicles, teams and the Zandvoort Circuit to all...

Developed by Three One Zero, 505 Games is excited to announce that long awaited Oculus Rift launch title ADR1FT, is out today. Available on Oculus Rift and Steam, ADR1FT puts you aboard the Hardiman Aerospace Northstar-IV space station after a...

505 Games and independent development studio ConcernedApe are thrilled to announce that Stardew Valley Collector’s Edition is coming to retail! This beloved farming RPG will flourish on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on April 11th, 2017 (United States)...

Assetto Corsa Ultimate Edition, to be launched on April the 20th for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One™ consoles, is the most complete package ever conceived for the critically acclaimed and ground breaking racing simulator. Users will benefit from the...

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...

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...

Today 505 Games and developer Psyonix are pleased to announce that Rocket League Collector’s Edition is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC at retail stores worldwide! The Collector’s Edition of Psyonix’s award-winning multiplayer game...

E3 was exciting, exhilarating and exhausting even if you weren’t there! But if you were, you might have gotten to see us! The 2017 edition of the Electronic Entertainment Expo was an opportunity for us to showcase our new game Last Day of June. We...

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...

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...

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...

Follow Michele Morrow as she checks out the Skybound gaming lounge at San Diego Comic-Con and Walker Stalker Fanfest. OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead and Superfight were on display at Petco Park, and Michele got her hands on both. OVERKILL’S The...

505 Games is happy to announce that ABZÛ, the award winning oceanic adventure game, is coming to retail shelves for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in January 2017! The retail version of ABZÛ includes an exclusive dynamic theme for PlayStation 4...

You can play Laser League TODAY! Join the Closed Beta and test the game online from Dec 15 to Dec 17. Get your key at http://www.laserleaguegame.com Roll7, the BAFTA winning developer behind OlliOlli and Not a Hero introduce you to the mechanics of...

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 *...

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....

Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding to Launch Simultaneously on Steam and the Epic Games Store, Summer 2020   Last week, we unveiled the exciting news that 505 Games will bring Hideo Kojima’s genre-defying Death Stranding, to PC next Summer. We’ve...

ADR1FT, the stunning space survival FPX™ created and developed by Three One Zero, is coming to the HTC Vive virtual reality platform in May 2016. It has been lauded as one of the most beautiful and innovative gaming experiences of 2016. ADR1FT was...

Assetto Corsa Update v 1.12 is available to download NOW on Steam! Featuring FREE bonus content, including the Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2, as well as an ALL-NEW home-made Highlands track! Coming to PS4 and Xbox One as part of v 1.13! AUDI SPORT QUATTRO...

Hi everyone! Today’s an incredibly exciting day for the team here at 505 Games and Keen Games. We’ve just gone and launched our Portal Knights Adventurer’s Update on Steam, which is crammed full of incredibly exciting new content, most of which...

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...

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...

War is a Machine, and it has arrived on PlayStation 4! In HAWKEN, you’ll pilot hulking death machines and use massive weaponry to destroy your foes in fast-paced FPS gameplay. After setting off fireworks during the holiday weekend on Xbox One, HAWKEN...

As many of you know already, the Assetto Corsa team over at Kunos Simulazioni are working on an ALL-NEW DLC pack, coming Fall 2017 to Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The Ferrari 70th Anniversary Celebration Pack will introduce seven iconic cars, one...

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...

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...

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...

“505 Games! When will you bring Terraria to the Wii U and 3DS?” We get asked this question a lot, and we’re super stoked to finally answer. Terraria will launch in early 2016 for the Wii U and 3DS! The savviest of Terrarians may have...

We’re super excited to hear the news that Portal Knights has been nominated for numerous awards at the 2016 German Game Developer Awards! The “Deutscher Entwicklerpreis” recognizes outstanding achievements in video game development from...

Happy Holidays – Nothing is frightful, in fact everything is pleasantly delightful! See below for a full listing of all our games on sale! Check out all our console games on Countdown to 2018 sale at Xbox.com (Save up to 65% during Countdown, and...

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...

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....

Wow… Where do we even begin? It’s been a crazy few weeks in these lands, with Control picking up and being shortlisted for a number of prestigious awards. First things first, thank you. It’s been a wild ride getting to this point and...

Hi everybody! This is Craig Moore, Lead Designer at DR Studios. Since we released Battle Islands on consoles, we have been hard at work on our next awesome free-to-play strategy combat game Battle Ages, launching on 20th April! Battle Ages is an epic,...

Attention Commanders: This is Craig Moore, lead designer at DR Studios. I’m here to give you an insider’s look into our brand-new game, Battle Islands: Commanders What is Battle Islands: Commanders? Battle Islands: Commanders is the next...

Firstly, we want to say a HUGE thank you to you guys! It’s been a week since we launched Laser League into Early Access and you’ve flooded our community channels with some incredible feedback, suggestions and your general thoughts! To have such an...

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...

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...

505 Games is excited to announce that ADR1FT is available NOW on PlayStation 4! The emotional first person experience developed by Three One Zero allows players to assume the role of Commander Alex Oshima. After waking up to discover a catastrophic...

Hi everyone! We’re back with another Community Blog. Today, we want to discuss a number of topics, including our latest update and the introduction of one of our biggest community requests. Want to know more? Keep reading… Steam Update v 1.1 Last...

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...

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...

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...

Since we announced Indivisible at Anime Expo earlier this month, Lab Zero has been anxiously awaiting to reveal our publishing partner, 505 Games. They’ve been fantastic to work with so far, and joining their line-up of great games like ABZÛ and...

Hi everyone, Back in August, as many of you know already, Assetto Corsa arrived on console. For the team, this has been a massive challenge and a venture into the unknown, but a challenge they’ve embraced. Since then, our community has continued to...

We teased about it back in September, but we are now ready to make the reveal! We are proud to announce MEMORIES OF MARS! Coming to you in 2018, MEMORIES OF MARS is an open world survival sandbox game where you fight to survive and explore galactic...

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...