Pressemitteilung

ASHES OF MANKIND: CITADELS SHOWCASES INTEL’S XESS 2 TECH AND OPENS BETA APPLICATIONS

Closed Beta Set for Early 2025; Players Invited to Apply Now on the Official Website

Montreal, Quebec - December 17, 2024 - Ultra Corporation and Black Ice Studios today announced an official tech partnership with Intel Gaming to support their immersive tactical FPS, Ashes of Mankind: Citadels, as it reaches the halfway mark of its Kickstarter campaign. Through this partnership, Ashes of Mankind: Citadels serves as one of the first titles to fully integrate Intel’s cutting edge XeSS 2 technology, delivering unparalleled graphical performance and responsiveness for players at launch.

The tactical shooter’s public closed beta is scheduled for early next year and interested players can now join the beta waitlist via the new website at www.AshesofMankind.com. The game will launch across multiple platforms, including Ultra, Epic Game Store, GeForce Now, and Razer Cortex with more to be announced. 

Ashes of Mankind: Citadels' Kickstarter campaign has surpassed $60,000, unlocking quality-of-life enhancements to elevate the player launch experience. Backers can claim exciting rewards, including exclusive RAZER peripherals, Discord roles, beta access, the game's official soundtrack, and even the opportunity to name in-game weapons and armor. For a full list of rewards and stretch goals visit the Kickstarter campaign page.

*** Ashes of Mankind: Citadels Kickstarter Gameplay Trailer here
*** Click here for the Ashes of Mankind: Citadels press kit 
*** Follow the Ashes of Mankind: Citadels Kickstarter page here

Set in the post-apocalyptic world of Ortus, Ashes of Mankind: Citadels is an ultra-realistic tactical FPS/extraction shooter that prioritizes teamwork and situational preparation. Players form squads to battle human and AI enemies, scavenging for meticulously designed weapons and gear needed to ascend the Citadel. With its modular armor system, the game offers deep customization for players to optimize loadouts for maximum protection and key tactical advantages.

The Kickstarter campaign is slated to end December 31st. A ton of backer rewards are planned for the campaign, along with spectacular Stretch Goal gifts that are detailed on the campaign page. Here are just some of the supporter gifts planned: 

  • Special Discord Roles 
  • AoM Wallpapers
  • Closed Beta Access
  • Digital Original Soundtrack & Artbook 
  • Game Access Invitations
  • Season & Lifetime Battle Passes 
  • AoM Branded Razer Headset
  • Weapon & Armor Naming Rights 

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About Ashes of Mankind: Citadels 
Created by gamers and an ex-military professional, Ashes of Mankind: Citadels blends intense realism with fast-paced tactical gameplay. Featuring innovations like a modular armor system for customizable protection, it offers a unique mix of depth and action designed to captivate hardcore players.  

MEDIA CONTACT
Chris Schmidt 
Reverb Communications
schmidt@reverbinc.com