“ReCore”
Fact sheet
July 2016
Title: “ReCore”
Availability: Sept. 13, 2016 (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific except Japan)
Sept. 15, 2016 (Japan)
Sept. 16, 2015 (Europe and other global regions)
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Developers: Armature Studio, Comcept Inc.
Genre: Action-Adventure
Platform: Xbox One, Windows 10
Price: Standard Edition: $39.99 / £29.99 / €39.99
Xbox Play Anywhere title (Xbox One and Windows 10 PC versions included with single digital purchase, at no additional cost)
Age rating: ESRB: Teen, PEGI: 12, USK: 12
Product overview: From the legendary creator Keiji Inafune and Armature Studio, the team behind the “Metroid Prime” series, comes “ReCore,” an action-adventure masterfully crafted for the modern generation.
Play as Joule Adams, one of the last remaining humans, and forge friendships with a courageous group of robot companions, each with unique abilities and powers. Lead this band of unlikely heroes on an epic adventure through a mysterious, dynamic world.
Adventure starts in the core.
Features: All-New IP From Legendary Developers
Legendary creator Keiji Inafune and his staff at Comcept Inc. team up with Armature Studio (the makers behind the critically acclaimed “Metroid Prime” franchise) and Microsoft Studios for a new original adventure. Developed for Xbox One and Windows 10, “ReCore” marries action and platformer gameplay with incredible visuals, a unique art style and an emotionally engaging story.
A Band of Robot Companions
Throughout the adventure, you will encounter a variety of Corebots. Many will be foes bent on your destruction, but some will be courageous companions for you to bond with and lead in battles during your epic adventure.
Innovative Blend of Exploration and Combat
Developed byComcept Inc. andArmature Studio (the makers of “Metroid Prime”), and pulling from theircollectiveyears of expertise and inspiration from classic action-adventure games, “ReCore” provides a fresh gameplay experience full of exploration and strategic combat for action and platformer fans.
A Mysterious and Dynamic World
Explore a beautifully rendered and unique world as Joule Adams, one of the last remaining humans on the planet, Far Eden. Find new dungeons, enemies and treasure in a region known as the Shifting Sands, where massive sandstorms come and go, altering the height of the terrain.
Shared Progression across Xbox One and Windows 10
“ReCore” supports cross-save between Xbox One and Windows 10, so progress on one device can be continued when playing on the other device.
A Feature-rich Experience
With a robust adventure, five Corebot frames to collect and customize, shifting sandstorms that change the world and more, players can experience great gameplay value at an accessible price point of $40. Fans who pre-order “ReCore” will also receive “Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts” for Xbox 360 playable on Xbox One as a pre-order bonus.
Collector’s Edition: For the most dedicated Far Eden adventurers, we partnered with TriForce for the officially licensed “ReCore” Limited Collector’s Edition ($179.99). The Limited Collector’s Edition features hand-finished and painted statues of Joule and the Mack for the most authentic representation of “ReCore.”
About Armature Studio
Armature Studio is located in Austin, Texas and was founded by the key developers of the “Metroid Prime” franchise.
About Comcept Inc.
At Comcept, we generate strong, original concepts that will generate big business for you. Our CEO and chief conceptor, Keiji Inafune, is the mastermind behind a library of megahit video games. And no matter what the medium—games, film, books, comics, music, fashion—we make it our business to help our partners create and cultivate concepts that smash past genres and borders.
About Xbox
Xbox is Microsoft’s premier entertainment brand for the TV, phone, PC and tablet. In living rooms or on the go, Xbox is home to the best and broadest games, as well as one of the world’s largest libraries of movies, TV, music and sports. Your favorite games, TV and entertainment come to life in new ways through the power of Kinect, Xbox SmartGlass and Xbox Live, the world’s premier social entertainment network. More information about Xbox can be found online at http://www.xbox.com.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Assets
Assets for “ReCore” are available on Xbox Wire: http://news.xbox.com/media/
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