Debut Game from New AAA Developer, Ascendant
Studios, Defies First Person Shooter Conventions
Watch the Launch Trailer Here
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Ascendant Studios
launched Immortals of Aveum™, a single-player, first-person magic
shooter powered by the groundbreaking Unreal Engine 5.1 technology
and set in an original fantasy universe. Developed by a new
independent AAA studio made up of award-winning industry veterans
and published under the EA Originals label, Immortals of Aveum puts
players in a visceral and cinematic fantasy universe that combines
modern characters and a story-driven campaign with intense
magic-based action, world exploration and puzzle-solving. Summon
your power, stop the Everwar, and save the realms starting now on
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via the EA app, Steam and
Epic Games Store worldwide.
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Summon your power, stop the Everwar, and
save the realms starting now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and
PC via the EA app, Steam and Epic Games Store worldwide. (Graphic:
Business Wire)
Immortals of Aveum tells the story of Jak (Darren Barnet), who
discovers that he is a magically-imbued 'Unforeseen' and finds
himself reluctantly caught in the middle of the raging Everwar.
Recruited under the tutelage of the powerful General Kirkan (Gina
Torres) and an elite order of battlemages called the Immortals, Jak
must master all three colors of magic - blue, green, and red. With
powerful magic-wielders and legions of soldiers on both sides of
the Everwar, Jak and the Immortals must uncover the mysteries of
Aveum's troubled past, if there's any hope for turning the tides of
the Everwar and defeating Sandrakk, the powerful warlord of Rasharn
and his mysterious lieutenant, simply known as The Hand.
“I founded Ascendant Studios with the goal of creating a
first-person magic shooter that makes you feel like a powerful
battlemage," said Bret Robbins, CEO and Game Director at Ascendant
Studios. "We built a world-class team, learned Unreal Engine 5, and
created an amazing combat system and story from scratch – all
through the adversity of Covid. It's been the best experience of my
professional life. With the help of our partners at EA Originals,
we’ve been able to make our dreams come true and transform this
wild idea into reality. We hope you love it!”
Immortals of Aveum thrusts players into visceral and
action-packed gameplay, testing players’ skills in fast, fluid
combat that is easy to learn and satisfying to master. Legions of
Rasharnian forces stand in players’ way as they learn to unleash
over 25 different unique spells, thoughtful combos and well-timed
counters. Featuring a deep progression system with over 80 unique
Talents, there are countless ways to build characters and even more
ways to crush enemies. Players will be rewarded for experimenting
with different playstyles and can expect an over-the-top,
fast-paced experience where magic is at the core of both offense
and defense.
Beyond combat, the world of Aveum offers a unique fantasy
universe with rich storytelling, puzzles and unique locations. From
the lush forests of Lucium, to the snowy peaks of Kalthus and lava
caves of Calderas, explore over a dozen different biomes filled
with vibrant enemies, side content, boss fights and more.
Experience a thrilling story with larger-than-life characters,
featuring voice performances by Gina Torres as General Kirkan
(Firefly, Suits), Darren Barnett as Jak (Never Have I Ever, Gran
Turismo), Antonio Aakeel (Slow Horses, I Came By) as Devyn, and
Lily Cowles (Roswell, New Mexico, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War)
as Zendara.
“Ascendant Studios have cast FPS conventions to the wayside with
Immortals of Aveum,” said Jeff Gamon, General Manager of EA
Partners. “Ever since EA Originals began back in 2016, we have
championed studios that are forging new ways to play, who aren’t
afraid to disrupt and are on a mission to create high-quality,
exciting titles for players. All of us at EA are delighted to watch
gamers put aside familiar weapons, pick up a Sigil and wield battle
magic in this refreshingly new, challenging and action packed
blockbuster from the talented team at Ascendant!”
Immortals of Aveum is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox
Series X|S and PC via the EA app, Steam and Epic Games Store for
$59.99 USD (PC) and $69.99 USD (consoles). Players who purchase the
Deluxe Edition for $69.99 USD (PC) and $79.99 USD (consoles) will
receive a unique sigil, three rings, two bracers and three totems;
all valuable pieces of gear in the fight to save Aveum.* EA Play
Pro members will get access to the Deluxe edition on the EA
app†.
Watch the Launch Trailer here. For more information and to stay
up to date on Immortals of Aveum, visit
https://www.ea.com/games/immortals-of-aveum/immortals-of-aveum.
*Offers may vary or change. See retailer site for details.
†Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See EA Play Terms
for details.
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About Ascendant Studios
We are Ascendant: An independent AAA video game studio with
ownership and creative control over our original IP. We’re
passionate and creative. Obsessed with originality. Committed to
quality. Focused on fun. Determined to rise above the status quo of
our industry and live our dreams in an inclusive, collaborative,
professional and sustainable work environment.
Founded by Bret Robbins, creative director of the original Dead
Space and multiple Call of Duty campaigns, our studio is
headquartered in San Rafael, California with the team distributed
all over North America. Our passionate and experienced group of
storytellers has led the creation of beloved franchises such as
Halo, Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Spider-Man,
Borderlands, The Wolf Among Us, Mafia, Tomb Raider, Gears of War,
Metal Gear Solid, The Elder Scrolls, BioShock and more. Our debut
single-player magic shooter and original fantasy IP, Immortals of
Aveum, is available now on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and
PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store..
To learn more about Ascendant Studios and Immortals of Aveum,
visit www.ascendantstudios.com and follow on YouTube, Twitter,
TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
About EA Originals
This is EA Originals. A place where we dare to explore new and
untold stories with worlds yet to be discovered. We’re driven by a
passion for innovative experiences and fresh creative stories. We
seek out brave developers with bold artistic vision as we help them
reach larger global audiences while enjoying their creative
freedom. To discover more, visit www.ea.com/ea-originals.
About Electronic Arts
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interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile
devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2023, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately
$7.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is
recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality
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