Press release

AKIMBOT ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE WITH FREE DEMO

Experience non-stop robot mayhem from 29th August 2024!

6th June 2024 – Hold onto your circuits! Evil Raptor and PLAION are thrilled to bring their 3D, action-adventure platformer, Akimbot, to gamers on 29th August 2024, on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam. For a glimpse into the action and adventure to come, check out the brand-new release date trailer: https://youtu.be/zTv7qqxJg_Y?si=SK2vK9UDOD57xfWT

In Akimbot, you will play as Exe, an outlaw robot with his unexpected sidekick, Shipset, as you blast your way through armies of robots, control spaceships and forge your own path on a mission to save the universe from impending doom! Set in a sci-fi world where only robots exist, travel the galaxy and experience non-stop robot mayhem and explosive action!  

Players can start their mission to save the universe in the new demo for Akimbot, during Steam Next Fest from 10am PDT on 10th June. In the demo, players’ journey will begin the way many great stories do – with a prison break. Players will need to gear up for robot mayhem, action and adventure as they play through Akimbot’s first level set in Data Bay. It will allow players to get into the nuts and bolts of the game, as they traverse through the environment, join the Data Bay locals for a dance party, complete a boss battle and test out Akimbot’s unique weapon wheel.  

Join Evil Raptor on Discord to share your favourite moments from the demo at: https://discord.gg/R22tfDgN75  

Hold on to your circuits and get ready for an action-packed adventure as you join Exe and Shipset on this riveting journey across the universe, coming 29th August 2024. Wishlist now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam

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Notes to Editor 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akimbot_game/  
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akimbot_game  
Twitter: https://twitter.com/akimbot_game  
Discord: https://discord.gg/R22tfDgN75  
Supporting assets available for download here: https://press.kochmedia.com/en/Akimbot  

About Evil Raptor  

Evil Raptor is a small French independent studio founded in 2020. Comprised of eight people, they are passionate about making games and sparking joy in people’s minds. After the success following the release of Pumpkin Jack in 2020, they were able to formally create Evil Raptor and engage more people to work on their newest project, Akimbot!  

About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
 
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.
 
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.