EMERYVILLE, Calif. - August 1 - Nexon, a worldwide leader in online and mobile games, and Grand Cru, an independent mobile game studio based in Finland, have announced a partnership to launch Battlejack®, a fantasy card battle RPG, on mobile devices worldwide this summer. Battlejack is a deep and strategic RPG where players will adventure through a mythical fantasy world and wage battles against evil forces through a core gameplay experience that builds upon blackjack, the most popular card game in the world.
“Grand Cru is a master at crafting fresh, fun and engaging worlds on mobile and with Battlejack they’ve created a journey with an incredible twist to a timeless classic that will be enjoyed for years,” said Lawrence Koh, General Manager, Nexon M. “Battlejack truly innovates on the RPG genre, evolving gameplay mechanics inspired by blackjack through a vast fantasy world, colourful and diverse heroes and a deep strategic experience.”
Set in the world of Midgard, Battlejack is a blend of fantasy, steampunk and fairytale magic. Players will embark on an epic adventure to defeat the evil forces of Chaos through more than 100 story-driven levels. Battles with enemies and bosses will play out in turn-based, blackjack-inspired card battles where every hand dealt will result in powerful attacks, massive boosts or vicious combos.
“Battlejack is a fast-paced card battle experience with high-risk, high-reward tactics rooted in the simple, yet highly strategic game of blackjack that is universally understood by people around the world,” said Markus Pasula, CEO, Grand Cru. “Whether players are fans of RPGs or classic card games, mobile gamers across the globe will feel right at home when they pick up Battlejack for the first time.”
As players continue on their quest, they will collect, fuse and evolve mighty heroes with unique elemental powers and rune sets to create the ultimate deck to defeat the most powerful of enemies. The Player vs Player (PvP) mode in Battlejack lets heroes face off in asynchronous battles and fight their way up the leaderboards for a chance to win the ultimate treasure and bragging rights. Players can join Guilds to take on powerful enemies together to win valuable guild points that can be used to level up and earn special rewards.
For more information on Battlejack, please visit http://battlejack.net/ or follow the game on Facebook and YouTube.
About NEXON
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a global leader in online games for PC and mobile. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world's first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
About Grand Cru
Grand Cru is a creative studio that designs games that are fun, fresh and native to the mobile phones. Founded in 2011 by six Finnish game industry veterans, Grand Cru set out to revolutionize mobile and social gaming. The studio is dedicated to creating unique and innovative mobile gaming experiences designed to be played for years. Grand Cru’s first game Supernauts was launched in 2014 with their second title, Battlejack slated for release in 2017.
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NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world's first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services more than 150 titles in more than 100 countries and since its founding, Nexon has generated more than 1.5 billion player registrations. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.