August 23rd, 2024 - Knoxville, Tennessee - Forthright Entertainment is thrilled to announce that it will be taking over the development and future of the critically acclaimed naval combat game, Maelstrom, from Gunpowder Games. This new chapter for Maelstrom promises to bring exciting updates and fresh content, as Forthright Entertainment focuses on enhancing the gameplay experience and expanding the game’s reach. As part of this transition, Forthright Entertainment will introduce additional content and a new season pass in the coming months, ensuring that players have even more to look forward to in the world of Maelstrom. The new content will bring fresh challenges, rewards, and gameplay mechanics, keeping the experience engaging and dynamic for both new and returning players.
In addition to the takeover, Forthright Entertainment is thrilled to partner with the Ultimate Endgamer's League (UEL) for their highly anticipated Season 9 Wheel of 30 Games. Maelstrom will be featured as a key title in this season's lineup, offering players an intense and strategic naval warfare experience. UEL and Forthright Entertainment will collaborate to bring Maelstrom into the competitive spotlight, with UEL players battling it out in the game during the season.
During the course of Steam Playtesting, we may release builds of the game allowing players to test co-op multiplayer features. Any further questions, please feel free to join the community discussion over in our Discord channel. Check out the Steam Playtest Q&A below for more details about it.
About Maelstrom
THE ULTIMATE GRIM FANTASY NAVAL WARFARE EXPERIENCE
Maelstrom is a grim fantasy naval combat game that immerses players in intense ship battles on treacherous seas in both PvP and Coop modes.. Set in a dark and war-torn world, Maelstrom allows players to command heavily armed ships, each belonging to one of four factions: Dwarves, Humans, Orcs, and Undead. Each faction has its own unique strengths, weaknesses, and playstyles, adding layers of strategy to the game.
Community Gaming Nights
To celebrate this partnership and the excitement around Maelstrom, Forthright Entertainment and UEL will host a community gaming night every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to Midnight EST. UEL players will join the community each week until the end of Season 9 in January 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for players to test their skills against some of the best UEL competitors and engage with the broader Maelstrom community.
Weekend Tournament Announcement
To celebrate this partnership and the excitement around Maelstrom, Forthright Entertainment and UEL will host a community gaming night every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to Midnight EST. UEL players will join the community each week until the end of Season 9 in January 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for players to test their skills against some of the best UEL competitors and engage with the broader Maelstrom community.
Kicking off the collaboration, a special Maelstrom weekend tournament will take place from Friday, August 23rd, to Sunday, August 25th, from 7:00 PM to Midnight EST each day. Hosted on the UEL Discord, this event will see UEL players aiming to sink the fewest ships, while the community strives to sink as many UEL player ships as possible. To participate, UEL players are asked to update their Steam Tag Name to include "UEL" and properly label their streams. Community participants should take screenshots when they sink a UEL player's ship and share them on social media with the hashtag #MaelstromUELSink.
Forthright Entertainment invites everyone to join this exciting weekend of naval battles and community fun. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the Maelstrom action and make your mark in the UEL Maelstrom Event!
For more details on Maelstrom, visit the Steam Store page: Maelstrom Store Page.
For more information about Forthright Entertainment, visit: Forthright Entertainment.
To learn more about the Ultimate Endgamer's League and their events, visit: Ultimate Endgamer's League.
Discord Link: https://discord.gg/9UeNpc6jGN
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About Forthright Entertainment
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Forthright Entertainment is a boutique publisher of games for PC and consoles. We have a very simple mission, to position great game studios for global success by providing full-featured publishing services. X Account, Facebook.
About Ultimate Endgamer's League
The Ultimate Endgamer's League (UEL) is a premier gaming competition featuring a wide variety of games in a unique format. With an ever-growing community of passionate gamers, UEL offers a dynamic and competitive environment for players of all levels. X Account, Facebook.