Press release

EXPERIENCE FRONTIER LIFE IN THE OREGON TRAIL: BOOM TOWN

Tilting Point Brings Town-Building Genre to this Classic Game

NEW YORK - April 27, 2023 - Tilting Point, a leading global publisher of free-to-play games; Enixan, an independent mobile and PC game developer; and HarperCollins Productions takes gaming classic The Oregon Trail into new territory with The Oregon Trail: Boom Town, available now on Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store.

 

The Oregon Trail: Boom Town players can experience life as a pioneer in this new twist on the classic game. Players will build, grow, craft and harvest their way into turning Independence, Missouri, a wild frontier town, into a thriving boom town; equip visiting pioneers with all of the supplies they’ll need to make the treacherous journey west; and watch their progress as they head out to explore the harsh unknown. 

 

The Oregon Trail has entertained generations of fans, and we’re incredibly thrilled to partner with Enixan and HarperCollins Productions to bring a new twist to this classic game,” said Kevin Segalla, CEO and Founder of Tilting Point. 

 

Caroline Fraser of HarperCollins Productions added, “The Oregon Trail has captivated many millions of fans for decades. We hope players are immediately hooked by this brand-new way to play a game they love.”  

 

The Oregon Trail: Boom Town includes unique storylines, familiar locations, and new features such as:
 

  • Farm, Build and Craft - Players will turn Independence, Missouri, into their own thriving boom town by constructing buildings, growing food, crafting items and harvesting resources

  • Send Wagons West - Provide pioneers with the supplies they'll need to survive their journey on the trail

  • Design the Town of Players’ Dreams - Fill the town with shops, saloons, rail stations, museums and more

  • Join Events with other Players - Connect with other players and compete or collaborate on special challenges, and participate in weekly and seasonal events

 

The Oregon Trail franchise continues to entertain generations of fans since being developed over 50 years ago. With over 65 million units sold, The Oregon Trail has been the most widely distributed educational franchise of all time. 

 

For more information on Tilting Point, visit: https://tiltingpoint.com

 

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About Tilting Point

Tilting Point is a leading free-to-play game publisher, recognized as the #10 top mobile game maker in the world by PocketGamer.biz (2022). Through strategic partnerships and studio acquisitions, including Budge Studios and AN Games in 2022, Tilting Point has amassed over 80 game titles under one roof. Its world-class portfolio features some of the world’s most recognizable and powerful licensed IP games, including SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off, Star Trek Timelines, Narcos: Cartel Wars and Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest, with many more on the way. With the aim of acquiring the most successful independent studios and adding value and synergies, Tilting Point is developing a robust cross-promotion platform to connect their games and bring them directly to players.

 

About Enixan 

ENIXAN Entertainment company is a leading independent developer and publisher for mobile and web platforms. Our mission is to create unique and high-quality video games, media applications, service utilities.

 

About HarperCollins Productions

HarperCollins Productions is a production company with expertise across all media platforms. Operating within HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world, HarperCollins Productions is uniquely positioned to identify book properties with media potential while building a pipeline of original IP developed in-house. It produces TV, film, and interactive media, from conception through launch, handling marketing, product licensing, and promotions for HarperCollins’s major franchises, which include Carmen Sandiego®, Pretzel and the Puppies®, and The Oregon Trail®.