Today, Electronic Arts and Ascendant Studios have launched Immortals of Aveum, a first-person magical shooter single-player game, built on the innovative Unreal Engine 5.1 and set in an original fantasy universe. Developed by a new AAA independent studio composed of multiple award-winning veterans of the industry and published under the EA Originals label, Immortals of Aveum places players in a spectacular, cinematic fantasy world that blends modern characters with a story-driven campaign and intense action based on magic, world exploration, and puzzle-solving. Harness your power, halt the Sempiguerra, and save the realms from now on across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store worldwide.
Immortals of Aveum tells the story of Jak (Darren Barnet), who discovers he is an "Advenuto" endowed with magical powers and finds himself reluctantly in the middle of the raging Sempiguerra. Recruited under the protection of the powerful General Kirkan (Gina Torres) and an elite order of battle mages called the Immortals, Jak must master all three colors of magic: blue, green, and red. With powerful mages and legions of soldiers on both fronts of the Sempiguerra, Jak and the Immortals must uncover the mysteries of Aveum’s troubled past if they are to hope of turning the tide of the Sempiguerra and defeating Sandrakk, the powerful warlord of Rasharn and his mysterious lieutenant, known simply as La Mano.
"I founded Ascendant Studios with the aim of creating a first-person magical shooter that makes you feel like a powerful battle mage", declared Bret Robbins, CEO and Game Director of Ascendant Studios. "We built a world-class team, learned Unreal Engine 5, and created from scratch an incredible combat system and story, all while navigating the challenges of the Covid pandemic. It was the best professional experience of my life. With the help of our EA Originals partners, we managed to turn our wild dreams into reality. We hope you enjoy it!"
Immortals of Aveum throws players into a spectacular and action-packed gameplay, testing their skills in fast and fluid combat that’s easy to learn and satisfying to master. Legions of Rasharnian forces stand in the way, forcing players to master over 25 unique spells, carefully crafted combos, and timely countermeasures. Thanks to a deep progression system with over 80 unique talents, there are countless ways to build characters and even more ways to defeat enemies. Players will be rewarded for experimenting with different playstyles and can expect a frenetic, over-the-top experience, where magic is central to both offense and defense.
Beyond the battles, the world of Aveum offers a unique fantasy universe, rich in history, puzzles, and distinctive settings. From the lush forests of Lucium, to the snow-capped peaks of Kalthus and the lava caves of Calderas, explore over a dozen different biomes filled with lively enemies, side content, boss fights, and much more. Experience an emotional story with deeply developed characters, voiced by Gina Torres as General Kirkan (Firefly, Suits), Darren Barnett as Jak (Never Have I Ever, Gran Turismo), Antonio Aakeel (Slow Horses, I Came By) as Devyn, and Lily Cowles (Roswell, New Mexico, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War) as Zendara.
"Ascendant Studios has abandoned the conventions of FPS with Immortals of Aveum", said Jeff Gamon, CEO of EA Partners. "Since the launch of EA Originals in 2016, we have supported studios forging new ways to play, unafraid to颠覆 and on a mission to create high-quality, thrilling titles for players. All of us at EA are delighted to see players put aside familiar weapons, pick up a Sigil, and wield the magic of battle in this new, exciting, action-packed blockbuster from the talented Ascendant team!"
