DRIVERS START YOUR ROCKET ENGINES! COOPERATIVE ARCADE RACER TRAILBLAZERS COMING SOON GLOBALLY TO NINTENDO SWITCH FOR DIGITAL AND RETAIL

LONDON, UK  – 1 November, 2018 – Videogame publisher Rising Star Games, in partnership with UK-based independent game developer Supergonk, announced today that Trailblazers, the world’s first true, second-to-second co-operative arcade racing game is coming to the Nintendo Switch system and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system for EU retail 16 November and will be available globally 15 November in the Nintendo eShop.

Watch Trailblazers trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F-11mhlaRyE

Trailblazers is a fresh new co-operative racing title with an innovative on-track game mechanic: paint the track, boost on your colour, and work as a team to win! Racing in teams of up to three-versus-three, players paint the track as they race, capturing key areas to dynamically change the racing line, then boosting on their team’s colour. Racers who drive with flair and style will also amass skill points to blaze their way to victory! Players can experience the blistering high-speed action with up to six players online, or locally via split-screen for up to four local players with additional online or CPU-controlled challengers.

Trailblazers Gameplay Features:

• Nintendo Switch Exclusive Character: A new character is introduced to the racing line-up – the overbearing space frog father of Boo – Boo’s Dad!
• Access to All Content: Nintendo Switch players will experience end game content right from the get-go!
• Campaign Mode: Compete across the galaxy on different race tracks and be entertained by the antics of the most eclectic set of racers this side of the cosmos.
• A Musical Feast: Enjoy the retro-futuristic soundtrack that fits perfectly with the visual aesthetic of the game, aural soundscapes from the officially licensed soundtrack featuring artists like; Skope, Derevolutions, A.Skillz and more.
• Award Winning Artist: Gorgeous Trailblazers artwork designed by BAFTA award-winning artist Will Milton.
• Scenic Tracks: In the race for glory, players will scorch their way through mountain ranges, lush rainforests and arid desert valleys in Trailblazers.
• Diverse Characters: Each driver plays a vital role in the racing community and together they unfold the story of the Trailblazers world, each having a specific role and style of driving.
• Futuristic Fleet: Players can choose from a showroom of the fastest race cars in the galaxy, each with customized stats to fit every play style and track type.
• Cross-platform Play: Team-up or face-off across the platform divide!

Developed by Supergonk and published by Rising Star games, Trailblazers will be available in digital and retail formats for Nintendo Switch on November 13 (retail) and November 15 (digital) The retail box version of Trailblazers on the PlayStation®4 system will also be available on November 13.

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