Kwalee announces Voidwrought, a cosmic horror metroidvania coming to PC and Nintendo Switch in 2024
Leamington Spa, UK - 21st March, 2024: Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and Swedish independent developer, PowerSnake, are pleased to announce a publishing agreement for upcoming 2D action-platformer, Voidwrought. Set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors, Voidwrought lets players take control of the newly-born Simulacrum and delve into the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation to strike down the primaeval gods that dwell there. Voidwrought features dramatically-realised hand-drawn locations, from the star-scorched Surface to the biomechanical Abandoned Expedition, inhabited by over 70 enemies and 10 formidable bosses.
Voidwrought is coming to PC on Steam and Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch in 2024
"We are delighted to partner with Powersnake to add Voidwrought to our expanding portfolio of games. The talented team at Powersnake brings a wealth of experience in developing a wide range of games. Their vision and ambition is exactly what we are looking for in our development partners. `` said Ben Forrester, VP of PC & Console, Kwalee.
"We're excited to join forces with Kwalee as our publishing partner, and through our discussions feel assured that our joint passion will bring to life the vision we hold for Voidwrought, and allow us to create the best experience possible." said Christofer Levall, Powersnake
About Voidwrought
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient Artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Key Features
Delve Beneath the Surface
A tight core loop of exploration and combat, supported by varied traversal abilities, exquisite art and animation, and formidable boss battles.
Wield Ancient Artifacts
Customisable loadout with over 30 Artifacts, ranging from spectral ranged weapons to traps that manipulate the flow of time
Build Your Shrine
Your coming was foretold. Gain followers to excavate and expand the Simulacrum’s shrine. In its halls, discover NPCs, secrets, and routes into new areas.
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Eternal Hope, Scathe and Wildmender along with upcoming titles ROBOBEAT, The Precinct, The Spirit of the Samurai, Voidwrought and Hordes of Hunger.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who leads a fast-growing team of global gaming experts with studios in the UK, India, China and Portugal along with remote team members all over the world, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as 'Best Publisher' (Mobile Games Awards 2022) and 'Best Large Studio' (TIGA Awards 2021), Kwalee is also an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of the charity SpecialEffect.
About Powersnake
Powersnake consists of 3 developers based in Sweden, sharing a love for all things touching on cosmic horror, passive souls-like narratives, and intriguing mysteries. They've worked on titles ranging from adventure games, city-builders, and 3D platformers to horse riding games. Regardless of genre they strive to put gameplay first, be it fluid combat, responsive movement, or engaging exploration.
Voidwrought is their love letter to the metroidvania genre and such greats like Hollow Knight, Castlevania, Crowsworn, and others.
