Gravity Launches Its New 3D Platformer Game, 'ALTF42' on Steam Early Access

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Gravity (NASDAQ: GRVY) has launched ALTF42, a 3D platformer sequel to the popular ALTF4, as an Early Access version on Steam starting March 31, 2023. The game is known for its high difficulty and involves navigating various traps. While currently supporting only Korean and English, additional languages and features will be added through updates during the Early Access period. ALTF4 previously garnered significant popularity, reflected in its review ratings and Twitch viewership. Gravity aims to leverage its publishing expertise to enhance the game's global reach.

Positive

• Launch of ALTF42 as an Early Access game potentially boosts user engagement.
• The popularity of ALTF4 indicates a strong existing fan base for ALTF42.

Negative

• Limited language support may restrict initial user engagement.

• ALTF42, an official follow-up version to ALTF4, is notorious for its crushing difficulty
• Continuous updates scheduled during the Early Access period, to add game systems and supported languages

 

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gravity (NASDAQ: GRVY), a global game company, released its new 3D platformer game, 'ALTF42', as an Early Access version on Steam on March 31, 2023.

ALTF42, the permadeath-style 3D platformer sequel to ALTF4, is now available as an Early Access version on Steam starting from March 31 (Graphic: Gravity)

Gravity will take charge of services related to 'ALTF42', a permadeath-style 3D platformer genre game developed by PUMKIM, a Korean game developer, based on the global publishing know-how it has accumulated over the years. ALTF42 is the official follow-up to 'ATLF4' and features an even higher level of difficulty with more dangerous traps than the previous version. The previous one, ALTF4, gained a great popularity from users around the world, topping the list in STOVE review ratings and 70,000 concurrent viewers on Twitch.

As the game is named after the shortcut for forced shutdown, 'ALT+F4', it constantly stimulates the desire to forcefully close the game throughout the play. The game is cleared when the knight character breaks through stages with various traps and reaches a specific destination without losing its life. This game is attracting the attention of many global users due to its insurmountable difficulty in contrast to the simple operation method.

In the Steam Early Access version of ALTF42, although users are only allowed to play certain stages of the game, they can experience most of the core systems. In this version, only two languages, Korean and English, are supported, and game systems such as items, costumes, traps, and supported languages will be gradually supplemented through regular updates.

Yoo Joon, Business Team Leader at Gravity, said, “Gravity is showcasing ALTF42, the official follow-up to ALTF4, which has been loved by many users across the world. I highly recommend trying out the game, as users can experience most of the game’s systems in advance, even in the Early Access version that will be released this time. Starting with ALTF42, we plan to introduce console titles of various genres sequentially, as we have signed global publishing contracts for these titles. We kindly request your continued interest and support.”

More information on ALTF42 Early Access is available at the official Stream website for ALTF42 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2187230/ALTF42/) and inquiries on game publishing can be made via e-mail (startgravity@gravity.co.kr).

About Gravity

Gravity Co., Ltd is a Korean game company established in April 2000 and a global game company listed on NASDAQ (GRVY). The number of global cumulative accounts of Ragnarok IP, Gravity's representative IP, recorded more than 120 million as of September 30, 2022.

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FAQ

When was ALTF42 released on Steam?

ALTF42 was released as an Early Access version on Steam on March 31, 2023.

What is the gameplay style of ALTF42?

ALTF42 is a permadeath-style 3D platformer, emphasizing high difficulty and navigation through traps.

What languages are supported in ALTF42's Early Access?

The Early Access version of ALTF42 currently supports Korean and English.

How does ALTF42 relate to its predecessor ALTF4?

ALTF42 is the official follow-up to ALTF4, offering an even higher level of difficulty.

What plans does Gravity have for ALTF42 after the Early Access?

Gravity plans to introduce more features and language support through regular updates.

What is Gravity's stock symbol?

Gravity is listed on NASDAQ under the stock symbol GRVY.