Snail Games Partners with Loric Games to Bring Echoes of Elysium to Market

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Snail Games (NASDAQ: SNAL) has announced a strategic partnership with Loric Games to acquire publishing rights for Echoes of Elysium, an airship survival RPG. The game combines open-world exploration, co-op gameplay, RPG mechanics, and airship building in a procedurally generated world.

The game features customizable airships that serve multiple purposes, including combat and resource collection, supporting 1-6 players in cooperative gameplay. Players can choose from three character archetypes, craft items, and uncover an epic narrative while exploring floating islands. The game will be released through Early Access, incorporating community feedback in its development process.

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• Strategic acquisition of publishing rights for a new game title
• Expansion of game portfolio with innovative gameplay mechanics
• Potential for community-driven development through Early Access model

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CULVER CITY, Calif., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) ("Snail Games" or the "Company"), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, Snail Games is proud to announce its partnership with Loric Games, acquiring publishing rights for Echoes of Elysium, an airship survival RPG set in a breathtaking procedural world of mystery and discovery. This strategic collaboration aims to optimize the game and its reach by combining the creative vision of Loric Games with the global publishing power of Snail Games. 

Echoes of Elysium offers a unique blend of open-world exploration, co-op gameplay, RPG mechanics, and airship building all set in the skies of Elysium. Players will design and customize airships that serve as both transport and home, gather resources, craft tools, and uncover the secrets of a fractured paradise.

KEY FEATURES

• BUILD YOUR AIRSHIPS & MASTER THE SKIES: Custom build multiple airships from Stern Bow! Each built with their own purpose, Airships are more than just transportation, they are your base of operations aiding you in combat, navigation, resource collection, adventure,& more. You and your friends can man different station on the ship as you Survive everything Elysium has to throw at you. 
• ADVENTURE, CRAFT & SURVIVE ELYSIUM: Adventure into the skies, discover floating islands and secrets within the Ethereal rivers. Collect materials to craft tools, weapons, armor and more in order to survive beasts, machines, and gods alike.
• HEROIC RPG-LIKE PROGRESSION: A heroic journey with growth. Choose from three character Archetypes and unlock new skills, abilities and a robust modification system.
• UNCOVER AN EPIC NARRATIVE ODYSSEY: The Goddess Lethe guides you through Elysium as you discover a story & world brought to madness by Heron and his machinations. Will you unlock the mystery to defeat Heron? Or will he have your soul?
• HEROES ARE STRONGER TOGETHER: Not just multiplayer, experience true cooperation and adventure as a crew aboard your airship.1-6 players can band together and master the Elysium skies. Man the cannons while your friends pilot, gather resources, fight, and more.
• BUILDING ECHOES OF ELYSIUM WITH COMMUNITY: Early Access marks the beginning of a development journey where the players are empowered to help shape the game. From public feedback voting and transparent roadmaps to live dev streams highlights and feature launches, every player is a key contributor to our journey.

"At Snail Games, we're always seeking out fresh experiences that push the boundaries of survival rpg gaming. What stood out to us about Echoes of Elysium was the game's vibrant aesthetic and its innovative airship gameplay, offering players the chance to build, fly, and live in the skies. It's a creative and distinctive take on the genre, and we're excited to help bring it to players around the world," said Peter Kang, SVP of Business Development. 

Snail Games is eager to add Echoes of Elysium to its portfolio and support the title on its path to launch.

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About Snail Games https://snail.com/

Snail Games is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.

About Loric Games https://www.loricgames.com/

Loric Games is dedicated to creating immersive survival experiences for players worldwide. With a relentless focus on innovation and storytelling, the team is committed to pushing the boundaries of the RPG survival genre and setting new standards for the gaming industry. Founded by veterans of Mythic Entertainment, the studio is based in Arlington, Virginia.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Snail Games (SNAL) and Loric Games for Echoes of Elysium?

Snail Games has acquired the publishing rights for Echoes of Elysium, a new airship survival RPG developed by Loric Games, combining Loric's creative vision with Snail Games' global publishing capabilities.

How many players can participate in Echoes of Elysium multiplayer mode?

Echoes of Elysium supports cooperative gameplay for 1-6 players, allowing them to work together manning different stations on airships, gathering resources, and fighting enemies.

What are the main gameplay features of Snail Games' new title Echoes of Elysium?

The game features customizable airship building, open-world exploration, RPG progression with three character archetypes, crafting systems, and cooperative multiplayer gameplay in a procedurally generated world.

How will Snail Games (SNAL) implement community feedback in Echoes of Elysium?

The game will launch through Early Access, featuring public feedback voting, transparent roadmaps, live dev streams, and feature launches based on player input to shape the game's development.