(Ismaning, Germany) - January 16, 2025 - Wild River Games and schleich are calling all fans of the popular ELDRADOR CREATURES to join them on a brand-new mission - ELDRADOR CREATURES: Shadowfall, which arrives digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation® 4 & 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 6, 2025, with retail versions arriving on Nintendo Switch® and PlayStation® 5 on April 11, 2025. Players aged six and up battle for the fate of the magical worlds of ELDRADOR® in this turn-based strategy game, delving into a thrilling tale packed with humor and action.
In ELDRADOR® CREATURES: Shadowfall, players embark on a mission to join forces with the creatures from the Lava, Ice, Stone, and Jungle Worlds, and save ELDRADOR® from the threat of the dark Shadow World. Each of the more than 20 playable creatures has its own unique abilities and special attacks that need to be skillfully deployed in strategic battles. The thrilling battles take place in over 100 handcrafted levels, taking players on a journey through the fantastical worlds.
“The game brings the most beloved creatures from our ELDRADOR® CREATURES worlds along with brand-new toys to fans’ screens,” said Kristina von Troschke, CMO of Schleich. “They are lovingly recreated in great detail to match the originals and will delight all players!”
All the creatures in the game are based on the original 3D models of the ELDRADOR® CREATURES by schleich®, making the adventure an authentic experience for fans. The meticulously detailed worlds are brought to life by a fully voiced story and an exhilarating soundtrack. With ELDRADOR® CREATURES: Shadowfall, players can expect an enthralling adventure full of tactical depth, exciting battles, and authentic ELDRADOR® charm, which is easy for children and newcomers to the genre to pick up, while also offering a challenge to experienced gamers, thanks to the adjustable difficulty level.
Like the successful games in the Horse Club Adventures series on consoles and PC, ELDRADOR® CREATURES: Shadowfall was also developed internally by Wild River Games and so promises high quality and gameplay depth once again.
“We’re hugely excited to delve into the captivating world of ELDRADOR® alongside schleich®,” enthused Ralf Gronwald, CEO of Wild River Games. “The creatures form an ideal basis for an exciting video game. Those looking for a visually appealing game and wanting to showcase their tactical prowess will get their money’s worth!”
More information about the game can be found at: https://wildriver.games/games/eldrador-creatures-shadowfall/
About Wild River Games:
Wild River Games is a publisher and developer of games for all major platforms and target groups (family-friendly, kids, general gaming). Its portfolio includes licensed titles of well-known schleich® brands such as Horse Club® Adventures, bayala®: The Game, schleich® DINOSAURS and ELDRADOR® CREATURES. The focus of all Wild River Games titles is maximum video gaming fun through lean-yet-effective game mechanics and intuitive operating processes. Learn more at the official website.
About Schleich:
Friedrich Schleich founded Schleich in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1935. Today, the company is one of Germanys largest toy manufacturers and a leading international supplier of realistic animal figures. The famous characters and sets made by Schleich are sold in more than 60 countries and have become a beloved feature in children's rooms around the world. As a global player with Swabian roots, Schleich GmbH now generates more than half of its turnover outside of its core market in Germany. In 2022, Schleich had a global turnover of EUR 275 million, selling around 40 million animal figures. The company is currently undergoing a comprehensive transformation process to achieve greater sustainability. As a first step, all characters will be recyclable by 2027. Schleich is also intensively researching recycled materials for the future production of its toys. In addition, Schleich will be optimising and certifying its characters and packaging to the standards of the Cradle to Cradle® circular economy by the end of 2027 to ensure that resources are reused. The company is now majority-owned by the Partners Group, a global private markets investment manager.
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