Over the past few years, Koch Media has grown into one of the largest players within the video game industry through the acquisition of multiple studios. In order to continue offering a diverse game offering, Koch Media has brought together studio talent from around the world under a new premium distribution division: Prime Matter.
Why did Koch Media choose the name “Prime Matter”? Because just like the raw material – versatile, flexible and adaptable – the studios and games under the Prime Matter belt hold great potential. PS5 and other media were able to see it first hand.
At a closed-door event, Koch Media let us see the first 12 games to be distributed by Prime Matter. This preview not only evidenced the bright future of the distributor, but it raises our expectations regarding the games that we could see at E3 2021.
Pay Day 3
Almir Listo and Erik Wonnevi – Global Brand Director and Game Director at Starbreeze, respectively – announced that Pay Day 3 it is currently under development. Although they still have nothing to show for gameplay, they did present a concept art for the sequel. The third installment of the franchise is being developed on Unreal Engine 4.
When will the release date of Pay Day 3?
The release date of Pay Day 3 It is scheduled for sometime in 2023.
What platforms will it reach Pay Day 3?
Pay Day 3 It will come to PC and consoles, although which ones have not been determined.
Crossfire Legion
Rory McGuire — chief designer at Blackbird Interactive, best known for Homeworld Y Company of Heroes– revealed his next project in conjunction with Smilegate Entertainment. Developed in Unity, Crossfire Legion will be an RTS set in the futuristic universe of Crossfire. At the moment, the only thing that is known about its playability is that it will allow total customization of the units and will have both a solo and multiplayer mode.
When will the release date of Crossfire Legion?
The release date of Crossfire Legion It is scheduled for sometime in 2022.
What platforms will it reach Crossfire Legion?
Crossfire Legion it will be a PC exclusive.
King’s Bounty II
Nikolay Baryshnikov, CEO of 1C Entertainment, disclosed that King’s Bounty II, the return of the franchise Heroes of Might and Magic after 6 years of absence, it will be the first game to be distributed by Prime Matter. Developed on Unreal Engine 4, this turn-based strategy installment will continue to be set in a high fantasy world.
When will the release date of King’s Bounty II?
The release date of King’s Bounty II It will be on August 24, 2021.
What platforms will it reach?
The title will arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.
The Last Oricru
Developed by GoldKnights on Unreal Engine 4, this action RPG blends medieval fantasy and sci-fi to create an epic in which player decisions will influence the world. Depending on your choices, different factions will either help or become enemies. The ending they obtain will also depend on these.
When it comes to gameplay, The Last Oricru will drink enough of the saga Dark Souls. The protagonist can equip himself with weapons in both hands and use magic. As they defeat enemies and level up, players will be able to spend skill points on six stats: lifetime, force, Will, vigor, skill e intellect. In addition to leveling up, they will only have to worry about obtaining more powerful equipment and improving it.
Lastly, GoldKnights revealed that The Last Oricru you will have a local cooperative multiplayer. This will not only allow two players to join forces, but it will enable new mechanics.
When will the release date of The Last Oricru?
The release date of The Last Oricru It is scheduled for sometime in 2022.
What platforms will it reach The Last Oricru?
The Last Oricru It will come to PC and consoles, although which ones have not been determined.
Encased
Set in a retro-futuristic 1976, Encased —The upcoming isometric tactical RPG from Dark Crystal Games — will allow players to enter a mysterious dome to discover its secrets. Under the employment of the CRONUS corporation, players will be able to apply to different jobs within the dome. These include security guard (Black Wing), technician (Blue Wing), scientist (White Wing), bureaucrat (Silver Wing), and criminal (Orange Wing).
When will the release date of Encased?
The release date of Encased is scheduled for September 2021. However, Dark Crystal Games will launch an early access on Steam between June and July.
What platforms will it reach Encased?
Encased it will be a PC exclusive.
Gungrave GORE
Since its announcement in 2018, there hasn’t been much information about GORE: the third installment of the franchise Gungrave. Only a handful of movie trailers hinted that Iggymob was still working on the game. Now, Koch Media has announced that Prime Matter will be in charge of distributing it and that it is being developed in Unreal Engine 4.
Like the previous two installments in the series, Gungrave GORE it will be a third person shooter game. Unfortunately, Iggymob only revealed one other cinematic sneak peek.
When will the release date of Gungrave GORE?
The release date of Gungrave GORE It is scheduled for sometime in 2022.
What platforms will it reach Gungrave GORE?
Gungrave GORE It will come to PC and consoles, although which ones have not been determined.
The Chant (título attempt)
Mike Skupa – CEO and Creative Director at Brass Token – introduced his next “psychedelic horror” game. Set in a cult-led spiritual retreat, The Chant will force the protagonist – a skeptical young woman in search of enlightenment – to face terrors from another dimension after a ritual conducted by the cult goes wrong.
In addition to the premise, Skupa announced that the game is being developed in Unreal Engine 4 and that it will have the scanning of actors to have a realistic presentation.
When will the release date of The Chant?
The release date of The Chant is scheduled for the second quarter of 2022.
What platforms will it reach The Chant?
The Chant It will come to PC and consoles, although which ones have not been determined.
Final Form (título attempt)
Developed by Reikon Games on Unreal Engine 4, this first-person FPS is set in a post-cyberpunk universe in which Earth no longer exists. The story follows a ship that carries a factory of humans, humanity’s last hope. Your mission? Find the entities known as Final Forms, capable of traveling through space-time. Players will take control of a Valkyrie, an android whose mission is to defend the ship from aliens who also want to find the Final Forms.
When it comes to gameplay, there will be skill customization. Reikon Games has also revealed that it can be played both alone and in the company of two other players.
When will the release date of Final Form?
The game does not have a release date yet.
What platforms will it reach Final Form?
Final Form It will come to PC and consoles, although which ones have not been determined.
Dolmen
Inspired by the cosmic horror of HP Lovecraft and the work of HR Giger, Dolmen It is the first project of the Brazilian studio Massive Work Studio. Originally funded on Kickstarter, the project is now sponsored by Koch Media and will be distributed by Prime Matter.
In development since 2016, Dolmen drink enough of the saga Dark Souls. In the midst of his search for Dolmen crystals, the protagonist – known only as “the commander” – must explore the planet Ravion Prime. To deal with the dangerous life forms that inhabit it, you can use both short and long-range attacks. Depending on the equipped weapon, you will be able to apply different effects on your enemies. He will also be able to parry incoming attacks and use “Energy Mode” to reverse health instead of Stamina.
Like FromSoftware titles, Dolmen it will have a multiplayer section.
When will the release date of Dolmen?
The release date of Dolmen It is scheduled for sometime in 2022.
What platforms will it reach Dolmen?
Dolmen It will come to PC and consoles, although which ones have not been determined.
Echoes of the End (título attempt)
Developed by Myrkur Games on Unreal Engine 5, Echoes of the End is an action and adventure game set in a fantasy world. The story revolves around Ryn – an assassin from the Syrouvian kingdom, hunted for murdering the prince of Reigendal – and academic Abram Finlay. The friendship between these two characters will be the heart of the story.
When will the release date of Echoes of the End?
The game does not have a release date yet.
What platforms will it reach Echoes of the End?
Echoes of the End coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X / S and PC.
Scars Above
Developed by Mad Head Studio on Unreal Engine, Scars Above is a third person shooter game with elements of exploration and horror. In control of the protagonist, the players have to explore a planet inhabited by dangerous creatures. To deal with them, the protagonist must create artifacts and weapons from the few resources at her disposal.
When will the release date of Scars Above?
The release date of Scars Above It is scheduled for sometime in 2022.
What platforms will it reach Scars Above?
Scars Above It will come to PC and consoles, although which ones have not been determined.
Painkiller
With the exception of a concept art and the announcement that Saber Interactive will be the studio responsible for the return of Painkiller, Koch Media did not share further information.
With E3 2021 only a few days to go, all of these titles will most likely appear at the digital fair. Stay tuned to PS5 for all event announcements and upcoming news about the games that will be distributed under the Primer Matter label!
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