LOS ANGELES - Oct. 13, 2020 -- iam8bit and Annapurna Interactive have partnered to release physical editions of the motorcycle-racing, dance-battling pop album video game Sayonara Wild Hearts, now available for purchase through all major retailers, with distribution by Skybound Games. These new boxed editions of Sayonara Wild Hearts give international fans and collectors a chance to put the beloved title on their shelves for the very first time.
Sayonara Wild Hearts is now available for Nintendo Switch from all major international retailers. The PlayStation 4 physical edition is now available at North American retailers, and will be available at European and Australian retailers soon. The Sayonara Wild Hearts physical editions are priced at £34.99 (Nintendo Switch) and £29.99 (PS4) respectively.
ABOUT SAYONARA WILD HEARTS:
Developed by Sweden-based studio Simogo, Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph. Journey through a custom-written pop soundtrack, chase scores, and set out to find the harmony of the universe, hidden away in the hearts of Little Death and her star-crossed allies: Dancing Devils, Howling Moons, Stereo Lovers and Hermit 64.
The game originally released digitally in September 2019 on Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, followed by STEAM/PC release in December 2019 and February 2020 release for Xbox One. Since its launch, the game has earned various accolades, including the BAFTA Games Award for Artistic Achievement and Apple Design Award.
Previously only available as a Limited Edition boxed copy in North America, iam8bit and Annapurna Interactive have partnered with Skybound Games for international distribution, allowing fans in other regions to own a physical copy of this award-winning game.
About iam8bit
Founded in 2005 and celebrating its 15-year anniversary, iam8bit is a creative production emporium that has quietly redefined the entertainment industry, time and time again. Collaborating with a plethora of partners and narrative-busting IPs, iam8bit punctuates the importance of engaging with fans directly. By creating the video game industry's very first community events, the company injected the idea of experiential immersion into game and film marketing (back when it was simply known as "theatre"). iam8bit also played a crucial role in the vinyl renaissance, minting its first record in 2010. The company is based in Los Angeles and co-owned by Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White. Visit iam8bit.com or follow @iam8bit on Instagram or Twitter.
About Annapurna Interactive
Annapurna Interactive, founded in 2016, works with independent game creators from around the world, helping them create and release personal experiences for everyone. Their award-winning portfolio includes Outer Wilds, Sayonara Wild Hearts, If Found…, Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition, Donut County, Ashen, Florence, Telling Lies, Gorogoa and What Remains of Edith Finch, as well as upcoming titles The Pathless, Last Stop, Maquette and The Artful Escape.
About Skybound Games
Skybound Games is a division of Skybound Entertainment with the capability to produce tabletop and video games. The team works closely with creators to expand their unique and exceptional IP to new platforms. Skybound Games’ slate across video games includes Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Baldur’s Gate, and Slime Rancher. The tabletop slate includes Pitchstorm, Superfight, and The Walking Dead: Something to Fear. Skybound Games can be found on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Media Contacts:
Dillon Arace
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Lizzie Killian
PR Lead, iam8bit
lizzie@fiftycc.net
Elicia Basoli
PR Lead, Skybound Games
ebasoli@skybound.com