With its deep story, magical atmosphere and non-stop action-packed gameplay, Immortals of Aveum has taken its place on the market today for all platforms. Immortals of Aveum, the brand new FPS adventure that uses Unreal 5.1 technology and combines action and magic, made its debut today. Published by Electronic Arts and developed by Ascendant Studios, the game has an original world and an immersive scenario.
Immortals of Aveum tells the story of Jak (Darren Barnet), who discovers that he is an 'Unpredictable' with magical powers and finds himself in the middle of the battle for Everwar. Commissioned under the tutelage of the powerful General Kirkan (Gina Torres) and an elite cult of warmages called the Immortals, Jak must master the three colors of magic (blue, green, and red). With legions of powerful magic users and soldiers on both sides of the Everwar war, Jak and the Immortals must uncover the mysteries of Aveum's troubled past to change the course of Everwar and defeat Rasharn's mighty warlord Sandrakk and his sidekick, The Hand.
“We founded Ascendant Studios with the goal of creating an FPS game that will make you feel like a powerful warmage,” said Bret Robbins, CEO and Game Director of Ascendant Studios. “From the ground up, we built a world-class team, learned Unreal Engine 5, We have created a great battle system and story. Moreover, we achieved all this during the Covid 19 pandemic.”
Immortals of Aveum immerses players in action-packed gameplay that tests reflexes; Players put their skills to the test in fast, fluid combat that's easy to learn and satisfying to master. Huge legions of Rasharnian forces await to battle against players commanding more than 25 different spells, shaping them with combos, and learning to use counterattacks. Home to more than 80 unique abilities and a deep progression system, Immortals of Aveum has countless ways to create characters and many different and fun ways to defeat enemies. Players will be rewarded for trying out different playstyles and can experience an extraordinary, fast-paced experience where magic is at the center of both attack and defense.
Beyond the war, the world of Aveum offers a unique fantasy universe with rich storytelling, puzzles and unique locations. From the lush forests of Lucium to the snowy peaks of Kalthus to the lava caves of Calderas, more than a dozen worlds are waiting to be explored, filled with an assortment of enemies, side quests, boss battles and more. Featuring Gina Torres (Firefly, Suits) as General Kirkan, Darren Barnett (Never Have I Ever, Gran Turismo) as Jak, Antonio Aakeel (Slow Horses, I Came By) as Devyn, and Lily Cowles as Zendara. (Roswell, New Mexico, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War), an exciting adventure with voices was presented to the players.
“Ascendant Studios has put aside FPS traditions with Immortals of Aveum,” said Jeff Gamon, General Manager of EA Partners. Since its founding in 2016, EA Originals has supported studios that develop new ways of playing, aren't afraid to experiment with different concepts, and are on a mission to create high-quality, exciting games for gamers. At EA, we're all happy to watch players cast aside familiar weapons and use a seal as a weapon to defeat their enemies with battle magic in this new challenging and action-packed game by Ascendant's talented team!” said.