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Merge Games Signs With 11 bit Studios to Take Moonlighter to Retail

Merge Games Ltd., a privately-owned video game publisher, is proud to announce it has agreed a partnership with award-winning developer and a publisher, 11 bit studios. The deal sees Merge Games publishing action adventure RPG / shopkeeping sim, Moonlighter, on PlayStation4 and Nintendo Switch.

Check out the Nintendo Switch trailer of Moonlighter, featuring some gameplay footage:

Merge Games’ Managing Director, Luke Keighran, remarked, “Moonlighter is going to be huge. The RPG and rogue-like elements framed around the juxtaposition of central character’s lifestyle make for perfect console game. We are excited to have partnered with 11 bit studios, working with them is a delight.”

11 bit studios’ Business Development Manager, Piotr Bajraszewski, added, “Fans are crying out for physical editions of these games. Merge Games was the ideal partner to help us get this done! We’re super excited for people to have the option to buy them a retail box… we’re looking forward to including them in our personal collections too!”

“Moonlighter is schedule for a May retail release on both PlayStation4 and Nintendo Switch.

About Merge Games

Merge Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor based in Manchester, UK. The company publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for personal computers, video games consoles and mobile devices. Merge Games also specializes in publishing collectable games for retail and worldwide digital distribution for independent developers.

About 11 bit studios

11 bit studios is a Warsaw-based game developer and publisher mostly known for This War of Mine. Their work is driven by philosophy summed up in a sentence MAKE YOUR MARK – which means creation of thought-provoking games that make you think even when you stop playing. Their next big project Frostpunk is an emanation of this philosophy. 11 bit studios is also a publisher providing all necessary support to game creators, who share the same philosophy.”

For more information on Moonlighter, visit its official website.

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