FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT: Line-up execution update as of September 2023
26 September 2023 - 6:25PM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
Following its previous press release on August 23, 2023,
FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT (FR0012419307 - ALFOC) today presents an
update on the execution of its release program to the end of
September.
Atlas Fallen, launched on August 10, has real and
indisputable qualities, such as a rich combat system and a unique
fantasy universe for a memorable experience. However, analysis of
press and player feedbacks points to weaknesses in the first hour
of play.
Our teams are already engaged in bug fixing and performance
improvements, giving rise to regular updates between now and the
end of March 2024. An improved version of Atlas Fallen will then
enrich the experience offered to our players in the first half of
2024/25.
With this plan, which will not involve any significant
investment, FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT aims to recoup its investment in
the game.
Between now and the end of the fiscal year, two major releases
are scheduled:
- Banishers : Ghosts of New Eden, new franchise co-owned
with DON'T NOD, an independent video game publisher and development
studio
- Space Marine 2, based on an iconic license and developed
by SABER Interactive
Originally scheduled for November 7, 2023, Banishers: Ghosts of
New Eden will be released on February 13, 2024 at the same time on
PC, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Oskar Guilbert, CEO of DON'T NOD, and John Bert, Managing
Director of FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT, jointly declare: “We have decided
to postpone the release of this new franchise by three months, as
the market is experiencing an intense release cycle for AAA titles
on PC and consoles at the end of the year. We are convinced that a
commercial release of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden during a less
saturated period will give it the attention it deserves.”
Beyond these announcements, FOCUS ENTERTAINEMENT reaffirms its
confidence, backed by an ambitious release program announced in
June, with 46 games (24 of which are fully owned or co-owned)
planned over the next three years. This confidence is bolstered by
the critical and commercial successes of the past 18 months, with 6
successive games (A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West, Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Atomic Heart, Warhammer 40,000:
Boltgun, and Aliens: Dark Descent).
Fabrice Larue, CEO of FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT, comments: "Today, the
Group confirms its strategic ambitions and focuses on delivering
its line-up. We are reaffirming our strategy of moving up the value
chain thanks to the strength of a model based on two pillars:
developer and publisher."
About FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT
FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT is one of Europe’s leading video game
publishers and developers. As a publisher of strong brands such as
A Plague Tale, Atomic Heart, Evil West, The Surge, and SnowRunner,
its vocation is to support leading French and international studios
in the development, production monitoring, marketing, sales and
financing of their projects. FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT generates 95% of
its sales internationally. The Group generated revenues of €194.1
million in 2022/23. For additional information, visit
www.focusent.com
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