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Holospark to Launch Earthfall on July 13 and Announces Distribution Deal with Gearbox Publishing May 22, 2018 12:00 BST Holospark to Launch Earthfall on July 13 and Announces Distribution Deal with Gearbox Publishing Earthfall Launches Simultaneously on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Steam Gearbox Publishing to Bring Earthfall to Retail EARTH DATE: MAY 22, 2018 TIME: 12:00 BRITISH SUMMER TIME LOCATION: EARTH - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Holospark today announced that Earthfall will launch on July 13 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam, with physical copies being distributed by Gearbox Publishing. Pre-orders for retail are available now, with digital download arriving soon. In Earthfall, aliens have invaded the Pacific Northwest - and it’s up to you and your friends to fight back! In this co-operative shooter for up to four, players must use team-based tactics to fortify holdouts and complete mission objectives. With an arsenal of 3D-printed weaponry, portable barricades and heavy turrets, players must work together to drive back the alien menace. Check out the new trailer here. Earthfall will feature ten missions across two campaigns, with diverse environments and deadly aliens to battle. As players fight waves of drones and towering monsters, they’ll discover the story behind the cataclysmic alien invasion - and exactly what horrible secrets the invaders are hiding. “We are excited to bring Earthfall to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 13. By partnering with Gearbox Publishing on a physical release, we’re thrilled that even more fans will be able to get their hands on Earthfall on launch day,” said Russell Williams, CEO of Holospark. “We’ve been hard at work on Earthfall since it first launched in Early Access last year, and we’re really proud of what the game has become. Our thanks to everyone that played Earthfall and shared their feedback, whether that was on Steam or in-person. You’ve helped make the game what is it today.” “Once we got our hands on Earthfall, we couldn’t stop playing it! It's the modern coop horde shooter we've been missing for so long,” said Brad Schliesser, director of sales at Gearbox. “We knew Earthfall was the perfect addition to our growing publishing efforts at Gearbox.” “We are excited to be working with Holospark’s talented group of veteran developers to bring the amazing co-op experience of Earthfall to retail this summer,” added Steve Gibson, head of Gearbox Publishing. Starting today, players can preorder a special Deluxe boxed copy edition of Earthfall for $39.99 / £39.99 / 39.99 EURO, including exclusive character biohazard suits and weapon skins. Boxed copies are available in Deluxe edition only. A standard edition will be available for $29.99 / £29.99 / 29.99 EURO via digital download. For more information, visit the Earthfall website or follow on Twitter and Facebook. To request a review code, contact: Bastion 020 3841 7660 Becky Mullen [email protected] Ben Skipper [email protected] About Holospark Holospark is an independent game studio located just outside of Seattle, focused on making amazing multiplayer experiences for PC and console, and emerging narrative experiences in VR. Holospark team members have worked on AAA projects from Activision, Bungie, THQ and others. About Gearbox Publishing Founded in 2016, Gearbox Publishing was established with the goal of helping developers around the world bring their products to market while retaining their unique creative visions. The mission began with the critically- acclaimed Homeworld Remastered Collection for PC, followed by Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, developed by Blackbird Interactive. Gearbox went on to publish Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour in celebration of the 20-year anniversary of the iconic FPS title. With the release of 2017’s Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, developed by People Can Fly, and most recently delivering Epic’s Fortnite to retail stores worldwide, Gearbox Publishing remains committed to its promise to entertain the world and become the most developer-friendly publisher in the industry. Learn more at http://www.gearboxpublishing.com Contacts Becky Mullen Account Director [email protected] +44 (0)20 3927 6430 Ben Skipper Account Manager [email protected] +44 (0)20 3927 6430.
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