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Korea Herald
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Gravity Officially Launches PC Version of Critically Acclaimed Roguelike Text Adventure Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse on Steam®!
- Fresh off a successful mobile debut, Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse has quickly risen to the #2 spot on Google Play's Top Paid Games chart, confirming the strong pre-release buzz from players and media alike. - The Steam® edition delivers the full base game bundled with seven DLC packs and introduces a challenging new difficulty setting. Additional post-launch content is already on the horizon, including previously inaccessible zones set to be unlocked in future updates. - To celebrate its Steam® launch, Shambles is now available with a limited-time launch discount, running through July 10. SEOUL, South Korea, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global publisher Gravity officially rolled out the PC version of the roguelike text adventure Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse (hereafter Shambles), developed by EXRIX, on Steam® on June 26. Shambles offers a unique gameplay experience that combines text-driven RPG mechanics, card deck-building elements, and the deep replayability expected from the roguelike genre. Players shape their journey through branching narratives, where in-game decisions directly influence the protagonist's fate. Combat plays out in turn-based encounters, relying on skills and cards carefully curated from the player's starting deck. As players delve deeper, they can build their character through stat upgrades, gear collection, and other progression systems. The newly released PC version is the definitive edition, featuring the base game, all seven DLC packs, refined game balance, and a new difficulty level designed for veteran players. Additional content updates are already in the pipeline, promising the discovery of hidden areas and expanded story content. Following its global mobile launch in March, Shambles has continued to gain traction among players. The game climbed to #2 on Korea's Google Play Top Paid Games chart and currently holds an outstanding 4.7/5 user rating. Even ahead of its release, Shambles was already being recognized for its polish and gameplay depth, placing in the Top 10 at the Google Indie Game Festival and earning the #1 spot in player reviews at the event. It has since won multiple accolades, including the Grand Prize at the BIC Festival, Game of the Month from Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and honors at the G-STAR Indie Game Awards. The PC edition of Shambles is now available globally on Steam®, priced at USD 19.99. The game features full language support for Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. A 10% launch discount is available through July 10. Jun Yoo, Head of Console Business at Gravity, stated, "We believe Shambles has garnered such positive feedback due to its unique genre blend and rich storytelling, which has truly resonated through word-of-mouth. The newly released PC version not only includes the full main game and all DLC content but also features a new difficulty mode for an even more thrilling gameplay experience." He added, "We will continue our commitment to discovering and introducing a wide variety of creative and engaging titles like Shambles. We ask for your continued interest and support for the PC version of Shambles as well." For more information on the official Steam® launch of Shambles, visit the official website( or the Steam Store page (
Cision Canada
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Gravity Officially Launches PC Version of Critically Acclaimed Roguelike Text Adventure Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse on Steam®!
- Fresh off a successful mobile debut, Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse has quickly risen to the #2 spot on Google Play's Top Paid Games chart, confirming the strong pre-release buzz from players and media alike. - The Steam® edition delivers the full base game bundled with seven DLC packs and introduces a challenging new difficulty setting. Additional post-launch content is already on the horizon, including previously inaccessible zones set to be unlocked in future updates. - To celebrate its Steam® launch, Shambles is now available with a limited-time launch discount, running through July 10. SEOUL, South Korea, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ -- Global publisher Gravity officially rolled out the PC version of the roguelike text adventure Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse (hereafter Shambles), developed by EXRIX, on Steam® on June 26. Shambles offers a unique gameplay experience that combines text-driven RPG mechanics, card deck-building elements, and the deep replayability expected from the roguelike genre. Players shape their journey through branching narratives, where in-game decisions directly influence the protagonist's fate. Combat plays out in turn-based encounters, relying on skills and cards carefully curated from the player's starting deck. As players delve deeper, they can build their character through stat upgrades, gear collection, and other progression systems. The newly released PC version is the definitive edition, featuring the base game, all seven DLC packs, refined game balance, and a new difficulty level designed for veteran players. Additional content updates are already in the pipeline, promising the discovery of hidden areas and expanded story content. Following its global mobile launch in March, Shambles has continued to gain traction among players. The game climbed to #2 on Korea's Google Play Top Paid Games chart and currently holds an outstanding 4.7/5 user rating. Even ahead of its release, Shambles was already being recognized for its polish and gameplay depth, placing in the Top 10 at the Google Indie Game Festival and earning the #1 spot in player reviews at the event. It has since won multiple accolades, including the Grand Prize at the BIC Festival, Game of the Month from Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and honors at the G-STAR Indie Game Awards. The PC edition of Shambles is now available globally on Steam®, priced at USD 19.99. The game features full language support for Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. A 10% launch discount is available through July 10. Jun Yoo, Head of Console Business at Gravity, stated, "We believe Shambles has garnered such positive feedback due to its unique genre blend and rich storytelling, which has truly resonated through word-of-mouth. The newly released PC version not only includes the full main game and all DLC content but also features a new difficulty mode for an even more thrilling gameplay experience." He added, "We will continue our commitment to discovering and introducing a wide variety of creative and engaging titles like Shambles. We ask for your continued interest and support for the PC version of Shambles as well." For more information on the official Steam® launch of Shambles, visit the official website( or the Steam Store page (
BBC News
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Latitude Festival welcomes new science arena to four-day event
One of the UK's biggest music and art festivals has announced it will have a science-focused arena during the four-day Latitude Festival is expected to welcome more than 40,000 people to Henham Park, near Southwold in Suffolk, between 24 and 27 new science area is called The Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture and has been curated by The Cosmic Shambles Network, which was founded by Robin Ince and Trent the forest there will be a science festival infused with a book club, comedy club, music and interactive museum. 'Genuine thrill' Organisers say the new arena will mark the first time something like this has been hosted at Latitude in the past 19 years. Melvin Benn, founder and director of Latitude Festival, said: "The addition of the Cosmic Shambles Forest to this year's Latitude Festival is a genuine thrill."There's nowhere else that brings together oceanographers, comedians, astrophysicists, musicians, poets, and puppet dogs in quite the same way. This is something truly special for 2025."Burton, the Cosmic Shambles Network producer and co-founder, said: "We're going to bring our unique Shambles flavour to the forest over the whole weekend."Helen Czerski is a physicist, oceanographer, author and a fan of the network. She said: "The audience at Latitude love new ideas, and are definitely up for satisfying their curiosity alongside getting their fill of music and sun."The science forest is set to explore a wide-range of topics such as climate science, horror cinema, particle physics, literature, neurodiversity, space exploration, mental health, and headliners for the festival have previously been announced as Sting, Fatboy Slim and Snow Patrol. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gravity Officially Launches Mobile Version of Roguelike Deck-Building Adventure Game 'Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse' Globally
A unique blend of text-based adventure, deck-building, and roguelike gameplay featuring captivating storylines shaped by player choices Available for purchase and download via Google Play and Apple App Store, with seven DLCs also launched alongside the base game SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global gaming company Gravity has officially launched the mobile version of its new roguelike deck-building adventure game, Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse (hereafter referred to as "Shambles"), developed by EXLIX, on March 27 across global markets. Shambles is a game that uniquely combines elements of text adventure, card deck-building, and roguelike genres. Set in a post-apocalyptic world 500 years after its collapse, players take on the role of an explorer emerging from a bunker to journey across the surface. Along the way, they will encounter numerous choices that impact not only the storyline but also the character state, equipment, stats, and exploration paths. Each decision acts as a branching point, resulting in vastly different gameplay experiences and narrative outcomes for players. Combat is turn-based and card-driven, requiring players to use their action points wisely while considering enemy moves for maximum strategic impact. With over 300 cards and more than 200 types of skills and equipment, players can devise different tactics for each expedition. Prior to its official release, the game's excellence was recognized early on, winning awards at various game showcases and ceremonies. The title has received recognition at the 2023 G-STAR Indie Game Awards, was named "Game of the Month" by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, won top honors at the Busan Indie Connect (BIC) Festival, and ranked first in user ratings and Top 10 at the Google Indie Games Festival. The mobile version of Shambles is a paid game available for purchase on Google Play and Apple App Store. The game is priced at USD 6.99, and seven downloadable content (DLC) packs offering expanded content are also available for additional purchase within the app. A demo version is currently available on Steam, with the full version planned for release in the near future. Yoo Joon, Head of Console Business at Gravity, said, "Shambles is a highly anticipated title that has received favourable reviews at various domestic and international gaming events and contests even before its official release. We invite players to immerse themselves in the game's original post-apocalyptic world and enjoy the thrill of strategic card-based combat. The mobile version also introduces seven DLCs featuring new regions, stories, and content—so we hope players around the world will show their support and interest." For more information on the global launch of Shambles, visit the official website and community lounge: [Gravity Official Website] [Shambles Official Website] [Shambles Official Lounge] [Shambles Animated Trailer] [Shambles Launch Trailer] [Shambles Steam Page] [Google Play Download Page] [Apple App Store Download Page] About Gravity Founded in April 2000, Gravity is a South Korean game company and a global gaming leader listed on NASDAQ. Its flagship Ragnarok IP has surpassed 203 million global accounts as of August 31, 2024, and has ranked as the second most preferred Korean game in the global Hallyu trend for five consecutive years. Ragnarok Online has also demonstrated its worldwide popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the "'Korean Game Users in Overseas Market'" category across multiple regions, including Brazil, Indonesia, the UK, and the US. Gravity currently has a strong global network with its subsidiary 'Gravity Neocyon (Korea)' and overseas branches 'Gravity Communications (Taiwan region), Gravity Game Link (Indonesia), Gravity Interactive (USA), Gravity Game Arise (Japan), Gravity Game Tech (Thailand), Gravity Game Hub (Singapore), and Gravity Game Vision (Hong Kong SAR).' Together with the subsidiaries, Gravity is carrying out global publishing business that discovers and distributes not only Ragnarok IP games but also games on various platforms and genres such as PC, mobile, console, and IPTV, thereby expanding awareness and influence worldwide. In addition, along with the expansion into MD, animation, and screen golf business using the Ragnarok IP, content business is also currently being develop, including webtoon production and brand collaboration to discover new IP. SOURCE Gravity Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gravity Officially Launches Mobile Version of Roguelike Deck-Building Adventure Game 'Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse' Globally
A unique blend of text-based adventure, deck-building, and roguelike gameplay featuring captivating storylines shaped by player choices Available for purchase and download via Google Play and Apple App Store, with seven DLCs also launched alongside the base game SEOUL, South Korea, March 27, 2025 /CNW/ -- Global gaming company Gravity has officially launched the mobile version of its new roguelike deck-building adventure game, Shambles: Sons of the Apocalypse (hereafter referred to as "Shambles"), developed by EXLIX, on March 27 across global markets. Shambles is a game that uniquely combines elements of text adventure, card deck-building, and roguelike genres. Set in a post-apocalyptic world 500 years after its collapse, players take on the role of an explorer emerging from a bunker to journey across the surface. Along the way, they will encounter numerous choices that impact not only the storyline but also the character state, equipment, stats, and exploration paths. Each decision acts as a branching point, resulting in vastly different gameplay experiences and narrative outcomes for players. Combat is turn-based and card-driven, requiring players to use their action points wisely while considering enemy moves for maximum strategic impact. With over 300 cards and more than 200 types of skills and equipment, players can devise different tactics for each expedition. Prior to its official release, the game's excellence was recognized early on, winning awards at various game showcases and ceremonies. The title has received recognition at the 2023 G-STAR Indie Game Awards, was named "Game of the Month" by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, won top honors at the Busan Indie Connect (BIC) Festival, and ranked first in user ratings and Top 10 at the Google Indie Games Festival. The mobile version of Shambles is a paid game available for purchase on Google Play and Apple App Store. The game is priced at USD 6.99, and seven downloadable content (DLC) packs offering expanded content are also available for additional purchase within the app. A demo version is currently available on Steam, with the full version planned for release in the near future. Yoo Joon, Head of Console Business at Gravity, said, "Shambles is a highly anticipated title that has received favourable reviews at various domestic and international gaming events and contests even before its official release. We invite players to immerse themselves in the game's original post-apocalyptic world and enjoy the thrill of strategic card-based combat. The mobile version also introduces seven DLCs featuring new regions, stories, and content—so we hope players around the world will show their support and interest." For more information on the global launch of Shambles, visit the official website and community lounge: [Gravity Official Website] [Shambles Official Website] [Shambles Official Lounge] [Shambles Animated Trailer] [Shambles Launch Trailer] [Shambles Steam Page] [Google Play Download Page] [Apple App Store Download Page] About Gravity Founded in April 2000, Gravity is a South Korean game company and a global gaming leader listed on NASDAQ. Its flagship Ragnarok IP has surpassed 203 million global accounts as of August 31, 2024, and has ranked as the second most preferred Korean game in the global Hallyu trend for five consecutive years. Ragnarok Online has also demonstrated its worldwide popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the "'Korean Game Users in Overseas Market'" category across multiple regions, including Brazil, Indonesia, the UK, and the US. Gravity currently has a strong global network with its subsidiary 'Gravity Neocyon (Korea)' and overseas branches 'Gravity Communications (Taiwan region), Gravity Game Link (Indonesia), Gravity Interactive (USA), Gravity Game Arise (Japan), Gravity Game Tech (Thailand), Gravity Game Hub (Singapore), and Gravity Game Vision (Hong Kong SAR).' Together with the subsidiaries, Gravity is carrying out global publishing business that discovers and distributes not only Ragnarok IP games but also games on various platforms and genres such as PC, mobile, console, and IPTV, thereby expanding awareness and influence worldwide. In addition, along with the expansion into MD, animation, and screen golf business using the Ragnarok IP, content business is also currently being develop, including webtoon production and brand collaboration to discover new IP. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Gravity View original content to download multimedia:
