CULVER CITY, Calif., May 30, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- Snail, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher focused on interactive digital entertainment, today announced that its independent distribution brand Wandering Wizard and developer NewGen jointly announced the official online store of West Hunt (West Hunt) on the Nintendo Switch platform. This expansion marks a major milestone in the game's journey, providing players with a new way to experience this Wild West-themed adventure game.
On the Nintendo Switch platform, West Showdown players can now get a range of exclusive items to enhance the gaming experience. Players can customize characters through unique skins, dress up their avatars in a variety of unique styles, and add more personalized elements to their wilderness adventures. In addition, the store also provides pets, and players can bring their pets along on adventures and complete social reasoning tasks. These add-ons are designed to deepen the player's immersive experience and make every aspect of Western Showdown more engaging and unique.
Following the successful launch of SMiI7y's in-game influencer skin, this update will also introduce new influencer skins for Steam and Nintendo Switch players, enabling them to play from the perspective of their favorite West Showdown anchor. New skins include gaming influencers “Grizzy,” “BigPuffer,” and “Blarg,” giving fans the chance to further immerse themselves in the game by adopting characters from these popular content creators. This update not only enriches the gaming experience, but also strengthens the community's connection with their favorite influencers.
By providing diverse in-game purchase options, Snail Games is tapping into a growing market for digital game add-ons. This strategic move is expected to increase players' engagement and game time, as players will be more engaged in their personalized gaming experience, thereby further consolidating Western Showdown's position in the competitive gaming market.
Peter Kang, Chief Operating Officer of Snail Games, said, “We are delighted to launch the 'West Showdown” e-commerce online store on the Nintendo Switch platform. This launch represents a critical step in our strategy to provide more value to players and broaden our revenue streams. Our gaming community is at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to continuously improving the gaming experience for our players.”
West Showdown is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
To report on the Western Showdown, please contact: westhunt@noiz.gg.
About snail games
Snail is a leading global independent developer and publisher that provides interactive digital entertainment to consumers around the world, with a best-in-class portfolio of premium gaming products designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.
regarding Wandering Wizard -
Wandering Wizard is an independent publishing sub-brand under Snail Games. It is dedicated to supporting independent developers and promoting indie games globally. Wandering Wizard is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
regarding NewGen Studio -
NewGen Studio is an independent game development studio based in Tunisia known for ad games, AR, VR, mobile games, and PC games.
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