Unique Rockets-Only Hero Arena Shooter is First
EA Game to Launch with Cross-Play Support on PlayStation 4, Xbox
One and PC via Steam and Origin
To Celebrate Launch, Top Influencers to Compete
in Twitch Rivals Rocket Arena Crater Cup with Chance to Win
$100K
Watch the Cinematic Launch Trailer Here
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Seattle-based
studio Final Strike Games have announced that Rocket Arena, an
explosive 3v3 shooter where rockets control everything, is now
available with cross-play support on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC
via Origin™ and Steam. Featuring a diverse roster of 10 playable
heroes, customizable playstyles and highly competitive action,
Rocket Arena offers visceral fast-paced combat that breaks genre
conventions to be unlike any other hero shooter in its
category.
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Prepare for Blast Off! Rocket Arena
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“Our game is a truly unique hero shooter that’s unlike anything
players have experienced. At the surface, the fun and frantic
combat is quick to grasp, but behind the curtain there is a robust,
deep game that's highly competitive, full of rockets, and
challenging to master,” said Kevin Franklin, Co-Founder of Final
Strike Games. “Our EA partnership has allowed our team to realize
an uncompromised vision of Rocket Arena. With their support, we've
crafted a deep multiplayer game, rich world and IP that we are
incredibly proud of. We already have tons of free post-launch
content in the works and can’t wait to share what else we have in
store for all our players.”
At launch, Rocket Arena will be giving players access to all 10
playable heroes, which feature 100 levels of progression, 10
diverse maps, 22 gameplay changing artifacts, custom games, as well
as social and ranked playlists. The game will also include 4
competitive game modes, a cooperative mode, a training level and
practice mode, daily and weekly challenges and dozens of cosmetic
items, all of which can be unlocked through in-game
progression.
Rocket Arena features several unique mechanics to amplify player
experience, including the Blast Meter which tells players how far
their opponents will fly as they attempt to knock them out of the
arena. Players are also never out of the action. Once KO'd, players
fly back into the arena to survey the scene and return to the
fight, keeping all competitors on their toes. Additionally, every
hero in the game’s colorful lineup has their own distinctive
personality, playstyle and signature rocket launcher, with a high
skill ceiling that allows players to show off a variety of advanced
movements like rocket jumping while sniping, dodging and firing
combos.
To add to today's excitement, the Twitch Rivals Program is
hosting the Rocket Arena Crater Cup, a round-robin-style tournament
where eight teams of the top rocketeers, captained by notable
gaming influencers and streamers, will compete in 3v3 matches for
the chance to win $100K. The tournament will begin at 1PM PT today
at Twitch.tv/twitchrivals and anyone tuning in will have the chance
of getting a free copy of the game through code giveaways
throughout the event. For more information, check out our blog.
Final Strike Games has a slew of content planned for Rocket
Arena’s launch and beyond. Rocket Arena will follow a seasonal
model approximately around 3 months adding new characters and
limited-time events featuring new maps and modes free for all
players. Each season will dive deeper into the lore behind the
heroes and the world of Crater while also introducing a wide
variety of new cosmetics, a Blast Pass, new ranked season, and much
more. The first season of Rocket Arena is scheduled to kick off on
July 28, just two weeks post-launch, bringing a new playable hero –
Flux, over 10 new playlists, representing Rocket Arena’s social,
PvE and ranked modes and daily and weekly challenges. For more
information on Rocket Arena, head to RocketArena.com.
Rocket Arena is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and is available
now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Origin and Steam. The
Standard Edition can be purchased for $29.99, The Mythic Edition
can be purchased for $39.99, and features all content in the
Standard Edition plus the Mythic Guardian Phoenix Jayto Outfit, the
highest tier cosmetic available in the game alongside 15 custom
effects, 3 Epic cosmetics, 2 Epic VFX trails, and 1,000 Rocket
Fuel, enough premium in-game currency to purchase the Season 1
Blast Pass (for 950 Rocket Fuel).
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visit http://www.ea.com/ea-originals. To learn more about EA
Partners and their approach to supporting independent studios,
visit http://www.ea.com/partners.
Origin Access Premier members have unlimited access to the
Mythic Edition of Rocket Arena on PC starting today. EA Access and
Origin Access members receive 10% off the full game purchase*,
along with the exclusive Epic Show Time Mysteen outfit**. For more
details or to become a member, visit ea.com/subscribe.
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About Final Strike Games
Final Strike Games is an independent development studio with a
dedicated, multidisciplinary team and a passion for multiplayer.
Based in Bellevue, Washington, Final Strike Games was founded in
2016 with a singular vision - to build winning PC & Console
Multiplayer Games. For the past 4 years the team has been hard at
work making their first game built in Unreal Engine 4 and running
on proprietary backend technology.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital
interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile
devices, and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA
SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL,
Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More
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**REQUIRES ROCKET ARENA ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM & ALL GAME
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