PLAIONa leading distributor, publisher and developer of entertainment products, is proud to announce the signing of a publishing agreement with Straight4 Studios. The new studio led by veteran racing simulator developer Ian Bell. His resume includes titles like Need for Speed: Shift, Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends, Shift 2: Unleashedand franchisees gtr there CARS Project.
“The long-awaited return of one of the most iconic development teams in racing simulation has been greatly enhanced by our strategic partnership with PLAION. The entire team is thrilled with what PLAION will bring to our game.” asserted Kevin Boland, Director of Development at Straight4.
A new simulator on the horizon
The strategic alliance will focus on the development of a racing simulation title that has yet to be announced. And it is created by many key talents of Slightly Crazy Studios along with a team of other industry veterans.
“Our vision for this new game is an uncompromising racing simulation with a commitment to giving the community the kind of simulation and modding tools they want. PLAION immediately understood our ambition and potential, and we are fully convinced that this new collaboration will play a decisive role in bringing the racing simulation industry to a new level of realism and fun. revealed then Bell, CEO of Straight4 Studios.
“We are always looking for new partners to work with and offer something really special to our audience. Straight4 Studios has a fantastic vision and a team with an outstanding roster of games under their belt. Racing simulator fans will be paying close attention” commented Klemens Kundratitz, CEO of PLAION.
The new title will be released on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. It will mark a spiritual throwback to the glory days of sim racing past, while incorporating a new custom physics engine and cutting-edge graphics.
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