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The wait is finally over! Play Laser League’s Open Beta on Steam today… http://bit.ly/2rCtgEh Laser League is the future of multiplayer sport competition. Up until now only select players have participated in our Closed Beta program. We are now...

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...

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...

E3 is right around the corner, and 505 Games is excited to bring you the latest on your favorite upcoming games. If you’re headed to sunny Los Angeles for E3, be sure to stop by our ABZÛ booth in the West Hall. We’ll be showing a new hands-on demo...

Hi everyone! Today, we wanted to give our console community a rundown on what to expect in our next major console update. As many of you know, we were hoping to release in April, but despite our best efforts, it just wasn’t possible. However, be rest...

L?K!! Underworld Ascendant Dev Diary #1 The Vision of an Immersive Sim. Paul Neurath, Warren Spector, and Joe Fielder talk about how they want to forward the Immersive Sim genre + honor the games that came before it.

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...

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....

It is known by many names, The Swedish Brass, The Southern Steele, or The Clown of Andersson. But to us heisters, it’s just The Pin. Any of you guys heard its story? And not the history book bullshit, mind you, I’m talking about the real...

505 Games has teamed up with Variable State to bring VIRGINIA, the enigmatic first-person thriller, to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and both Windows PC and Apple macOS via Steam on September 22nd. Set in the last days of summer 1992, VIRGINIA is an original...

Roll7, the BAFTA winning developer behind OlliOlli and Not a Hero introduce their new project: Laser League. The Light-speed Multiplayer Arcade Sport of 2150. Watch this developer diary to learn how a small prototype became the ambitious head-to-head...

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...

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...

Commanders! This order comes from up high. Straight from the top. Battle Islands has released on Xbox One, and we need you to play it! Battle Islands Xbox One Edition comes packed with features to take advantage of the Xbox One’s hardware, but...

We’re in the midst of a renaissance for strategy games—whether it’s on PC, or in the board game scene. Almost every month, groundbreaking new titles come out with fascinating themes and innovative mechanics that set the bar ever-higher. There’s...

Laser League’s open beta is finally here, and we’ve gone and done it again: We’ve partnered with more of our favorite community-based broadcasters across Twitch and Mixer for the Laser League open beta, which kicks off today…...

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...

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):...

That’s right! The awesome mech combat multiplayer FPS HAWKEN is coming to PS4 and Xbox One! Enlist to pilot hulking death machines and use massive weaponry to destroy your foes in explosive FPS gameplay on the battlefield. Get ready, and check...

Portal Knights, we’ve done it! We’re on our way out of Early Access. Now, we know our PC community have been keen to get their hands on the FREE bonus goodies we’re offering and as a result, we’re LAUNCHING TOMORROW! ? (May 18th) For those who...

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 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...

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...

Four years and a dozen platforms later, Terraria continues to prove there’s plenty of fun to be had in the sandbox. This week, we were thrilled to learn that the 2D action-adventure game is a Tabby Awards Nominee in the category of Best iPad Adventure...

505 Games and Italian developer Kunos Simulazioni are pleased to announce that Assetto Corsa crosses the finish line and is available now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. With over 100 high-performance cars to get behind the wheel of, 20 different tracks...

What is Laser League? Laser League is the future of sport! A light-speed futuristic team-based competition where teams compete in international stadiums to eliminate their rivals activating powerful laser walls. Athletes will combine their spectacular...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...