Sydney, Australia - July 12, 2023
Weforge Studio is thrilled to announce that our game, Macabre, has been invited to showcase at the prestigious SXSW Sydney in October. This invitation marks another significant milestone for our independent game studio based in Sydney, Australia.
At SXSW Sydney, we will be unveiling a preview of our demo, a single-player introduction to the eerie world of Macabre and its monstrous inhabitants. This demo will provide a glimpse into the immersive and terrifying experience that Macabre promises to deliver.
In addition to the showcase, the developers will be attending SXSW Sydney in person. "We're looking forward to meeting attendees, sharing our experiences, and gaining valuable insights from the gaming community," said Jake Davey, Game Director and Co-founder of Weforge Studio. "We’ve been working hard to ensure our demo accurately reflects our vision, and we're eager for players to dive and come face-to-face with the horrors that await."
Macabre is a co-op stealth extraction horror game that takes players on a thrilling journey through infinite timelines within an unstable time rift. Guided by Banjo, an eccentric recluse with an unclear past, players will venture deep into the rift, tasked with uncovering the source of terrifying anomalies in the hopes of escaping.
The game features a highly replayable game loop, addictive progression, and the option to play solo or with friends. Macabre is designed with depth and replayability in mind, offering unique locations, immersive art and sound, cunning creatures, and a pinch of dark comedy.
"We're incredibly excited and honoured to have the opportunity to showcase Macabre at SXSW Sydney," said Jay Topping, Creative Director and Co-founder of Weforge Studio. "I'm excited to showcase our uniquely Australian take on the horror genre, and I can't wait to see how players react."
For more information about Macabre, please follow our Steam page, where we post weekly Dev updates along with regular Dev Blogs. You can also find our other socials here.
About Weforge Studio
Weforge is an independent game studio based in Sydney, Australia, founded with the goal of supporting our debut title, Macabre. Our team of experienced professionals have worked on a range of notable projects in games, VFX, cinema, and advertising, giving us the skills and expertise to deliver first-class visuals in real-time. We're committed to building and maintaining a reputation as a premiere studio, and we continue to develop and create new IP to offer high-quality solutions across all aspects of interactive screen media in Australia.
Press Contact:
[email protected]
Links:
LinkTree
Press Kit
Steam - Macabre
Twitter - @macabrethegame
TikTok - @macabrethegame
Youtube - @macabregame
Reddit - r/macabregame/
Facbook - @MacabreVideoGame
Discord
Macabre Website
Weforge Studio
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Note to Editors:
Interviews with the Weforge Studio team are available upon request. Please contact [email protected] to schedule. High-resolution images, logos, Q&A, Trailer and other press materials are available in the Macabre press kit.
About SXSW Sydney:
SXSW Sydney is a renowned event that showcases the latest developments, releases, and innovations in the world of gaming. It provides a platform for developers, publishers, and hardware manufacturers to present their upcoming games, exclusive trailers, and gameplay demos specifically designed for the gaming community. The event runs from the 15th-22nd of October. You can purchase event Access here.
