TORRANCE, Calif. — Oct. 3, 2023 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today released their intriguing new action-RPG, Silent Hope, on the Nintendo Switch™ system in North America and Windows PC via Steam worldwide. Additionally, they revealed a Digital Deluxe edition for Steam offering an art book with over 100 pages and original soundtrack with 33 tracks. To mark the game’s release the ‘Official World Guide’ for Silent Hope has received its final update, expanding the wealth of game and lore information available with new strategy tips to prepare players before their first adventures into The Abyss.
For the first week after launch, purchases on the Nintendo eShop will receive a special 10% discount on the regular $39.99 price, while Steam players can also take advantage of a 10% launch week discount on the $39.99 standard and $49.78 Digital Deluxe editions.
Furthermore, purchases within the first week of launch will also get the “Wanderer’s Special Weapon & Voidstone Set” DLC, which offers players an exclusive in-game weapon for the Wanderer, one of the seven heroes braving the Abyss. This DLC will be free to download on the Nintendo eShop and be included with all purchases on Steam for one week after launch, after which it will be available for $0.99. Gamers who have save data from the demo released on Sept. 14 can continue their playthrough after purchasing the game on the same platform.
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Silent Hope harkens back to the glory days of isometric dungeon-crawlers, but with a modern touch. Players will take the role of seven unlikely heroes, each with their own unique weapon, separate fighting style, and non-combat job, spending their days battling through enemies and collecting materials in The Abyss before returning to Base Camp to craft and rest up for their next adventure. Each journey into The Abyss will be a fresh experience, with procedurally generated layouts ensuring no two expeditions into the mysterious caverns below will be the same. The deeper the heroes delve, the more about the world that once was they’ll uncover, and the greater rewards – and challenges – they’ll find.
In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity? Silent Hope takes place in a once-peaceful land, silenced by the former King who stole people’s speech before escaping into the endless chasm known as The Abyss. Following these events, the Princess, mourning her father’s actions, wept until she was entombed in a magical teardrop. Now, years after these events faded from memory, seven heroes find themselves imbued with new powers and drawn towards the Princess; and to free her they must brave the depths of The Abyss to find the long-lost King and free the Princess from her crystalline prison. Can these seven unlikely strangers come together in wordless unity to save the princess, and in doing so return words to the world once again?
Key Features
Seven Heroes, Seven Unique Fighting Styles: Players can choose from a motley crew of characters like the well-rounded Wanderer, long-range specialist Archer, or heavy-hitting Warrior to find whose skills suit their playstyle, and embrace new roles and abilities as they gain more experience.
A Home at the Edge of the World: Find new recipes and materials and return to the Base Camp at the edge of The Abyss, where each character has a unique job. From alchemist to blacksmith to cook, each hero brings something different.
Engaging Exploration and Dungeon-Crawling: Experience a new layout each time players enter the enigmatic Abyss, keeping them on their toes every moment. Stay on the lookout for Memory Rifts, where greater rewards and challenges await.
A Vibrant Storybook Aesthetic: With its mournful princess, spellbound kingdom, and everyday heroes, Silent Hope feels like a fairy tale come to life – right down to the mysteries waiting to be uncovered in the visually stunning underworld.
Silent Hope was released in North America on Nintendo Switch and globally on Windows PC via Steam on Oct. 3, 2023 published by XSEED Games. The title is published on Nintendo Switch in Europe by Marvelous Europe. The physical Day 1 edition, which includes an artbook with over 100 pages and a soundtrack CD with 33 tracks, is available for purchase at the XSEED GamesStore and participating retailers for a suggested retail price of $49.99. The standalone base game is available digitally for $39.99 on the Nintendo eShop and Steam, with a Digital Deluxe Edition, featuring an artbook and soundtrack, also available on Steam for $49.78. For more information about Silent Hope, please visit its dedicated site at silenthopegame.com. This title has been rated “E10+” for everyone ages 10 and up by the ESRB.
More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.
About XSEED Games
XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 by a small group of industry veterans, XSEED Games is headquartered in Torrance, California and publishes video games on PC and consoles in North America. The publisher’s diverse portfolio of over 100 titles includes releases from Marvelous Inc. including STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), Rune Factory, and DAEMON X MACHINA, titles from third-party partners including AKIBA’S TRIP, Corpse Party, and Granblue Fantasy: Versus, and titles from independent developers including Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Potionomics and Cuisineer. XSEED Games has grown its reputation among global gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach for quality games.
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