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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...

Your opportunity to save humanity is here! Quarantine, the infectious new turn-based strategy game, is now available on Early Access on STEAM. Agents who slide into the Director’s chair to save the world in this thrilling strategy game the first week...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Welcome back everyone to another community blog. If you’ve been following our social channels over the past few weeks, you’ll know how busy we’ve been. Now we’ve finally found ourselves a bit of time to breathe, let’s take a moment to...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

We’re absolutely delighted to hear the news that Portal Knights has been nominated for three awards at the 2017 “Deutscher Computerspielpreis” Portal Knights has been nominated in the following 3 categories… • Best German Game • Best Kids...

Assetto Corsa Competizione, the new official game of the Blancpain GT Series, an official grand touring racing series, named after world-renowned Swiss watch manufacture Blancpain and organized by SRO Motorsports Group, will be speeding onto Steam Early...

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...

A couple of weeks ago, we gave you guys the opportunity to send us your questions for our team to answer. Well, we’ve picked out a handful of them and provided answers below. Check ‘em out… Question – Christy Chz – Are there...

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...

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...

ABZÛ is headed to The Game Awards 2016! 505 Games and Giant Squid are thrilled to have ABZÛ nominated for Best Art Direction at the big show this year! ABZÛ is the first outing from developer Giant Squid, comprised of some of the minds behind the...

Hello 505 Games fans! We have some great games on sale right now, just scroll down to your preferred platform and click the link to take you to the store page. We hope you enjoy your new game purchase! Playstation EU Digital Zone (EU Only: This price is...

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...

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,...

UPDATED RELEASE DATE As many of you will know, Portal Knights was scheduled to launch on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this month in Europe, then early May in North America. The teams at 505 Games and Keen Games have been pushing incredibly hard to...

Last week, Kunos Simulazioni and 505 Games unveiled Assetto Corsa Competizione to the world, our Official upcoming Blancpain GT Series game. The response has been overwhelming for the team and we’d like to first take this opportunity to say a HUGE...

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...

Greetings Sharks! Today, the long-awaited Diamonds affiliation comes to Prominence Poker on Steam (PC), Xbox One, and PlayStation 4! This update brings a ton of new features, provides some quality of life changes, and fixes a number of bugs reported by...

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...

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...

The team at Kunos Simulazioni and 505 Games are absolutely delighted to hear that Assetto Corsa has been shortlisted in the first ever Red Bull Readers’ Racing Game of the Year award! If you’d like to vote for us, hit the link below and please,...

You gave us your thoughts we’re responding… Laser League is heading into Open Beta… This weekend! Get ready to dive into the unprecedented, multiplayer future sports thrill of Laser League, as new and returning players are welcomed into a...

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...

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...

Laser League welcomes a new host location in Doha, the modern and impressive Al Shama Stadium, home to two of the region’s most formidable Teams – the Falcons and the Cobras. A cool blue oasis in the harsh desert, Al Shama stadium’s Laser...

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...

We are thrilled to announce the award winning tug at your heartstrings game, Last Day of June, has been released and causing tissue shortages everywhere. Not only is it a cinematic beauty, but causes heartfelt emotion in your puzzle solving journey to...

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...

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....

The highly anticipated action/RPG game Indivisible from Lab Zero Games is getting an exciting addition. Animation production company Titmouse and anime studio TRIGGER will be working together to create the opening animation sequence for Indivisible!...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Portal Knights… Update v 1.2 is just around the corner! Our latest major update is filled with content and features we hope our community will enjoy! Get ready to acquire and build on all-new vacant islands, explore reworked islands, take part in...

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...

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...

Assume the role of the Diver and go on an unforgettable journey deep beneath the ocean’s surface. ABZÛ allows players to discover beautiful underwater wildlife while uncovering the mysteries below. An inspiring  soundtrack from the award-winning...

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…...

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 *...

Well… We did it! Last week, we left Early Access and we’ve now launched Portal Knights in Europe and North America on console and of course, Steam. We’ve been on such a crazy roller-coaster of a ride since we launched into Early Access last year...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Futuristic arcade competition at light speed… Are you ready for Laser League? The year is 2150. Huge stadiums are packed with baying fans. You will battle rivals for control of deadly lasers in the most popular sport in the world. A laser activated by...

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...

Hi everyone! We’re back with another Portal Knights community blog. However, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

With the Laser League Closed Beta taking place this weekend, 505 Games has assembled some of our favorite community based broadcasters and teams across Twitch and Mixer. These casters have an energy level that is unmatchable and are sure to bring the...

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...

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...

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)...