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A Quick Jab: ‘Kao the Kangaroo’ Demo to Hit Steam Next Fest From February 21st

3D Platformer Fans to Get Their First Glimpse of Kao

Check out the demo teaser trailer here: https://youtu.be/9QkDHHkDGnU

Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday 22nd February, 2022: Just weeks after lifting the lid of his return, Tate Multimedia is excited to announce that the very first demo of Kao the Kangaroo will hit Steam’s Next Fest celebration taking place between February 21-28, 2022.

The brand new demo will include an exclusive look at one level - Dark Forest - offering up to 40 minutes of gameplay, depending on your playing style. It’ll be fans’ first chance to experience Kao’s return, more than two decades after he made his debut on SEGA’s legendary Dreamcast.

If the Kao announcement last month managed to escape your gaze, you can check out the announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/lwFocmxxbAY

“We cannot wait to see players take on the Kao the Kangaroo demo,” says Kaja Borowko, Head of Studio. “The reaction we saw after the last trailer went out has blown us away, and so now seems like the perfect time to let people in on the action ahead of the game’s release later this summer.”

At launch, Kao - pronounced K-O - will find himself embarking on his biggest adventure yet, setting out to find his missing sister and solve the mystery of what happened to his long-lost father. Players will join Kao as he picks up his magical boxing gloves and travels the world confronting famous fighting masters who are under the influence of disturbing, dark power, all while exploring a colourful and vibrant world alive with activity and visual flair. 

The original Kao the Kangaroo series collectively sold more than 700,000 units worldwide, with four games in total having launched across PC, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, and the aforementioned SEGA Dreamcast.

In his latest adventure, Kao will use his boxing gloves to punch a path through his adversaries, jabbing his way through the obstacles ahead as he pummels his way to glory.

Kao the Kangaroo will feature:

  • Beautiful, diverse worlds, packed with secrets 
  • Engaging and fun gameplay for all ages - family-friendly, but for core gamers too
  • Magic gloves stacked with powers 
  • Kao - a cheeky, brave, and feisty kangaroo who embarks on a life-changing journey
  • An engaging story filled with a cast of captivating characters
  • Challenging combat including unique boss battles 
  • A whole host of items to collect

Kao the Kangaroo will launch digitally and physically on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam this summer. Look out for the free demo between February 21-28 on Steam Next Fest.

For more information, please contact:

UK & Europe

Stefano Petrullo, CEO, Renaissance PR
Telephone: +44 7828 692 315
E-mail: stefano@renaissancepr.biz

Keith Andrew, Senior Account Manager, Renaissance PR
Telephone: +44 7834 237 322
E-mail: keith@renaissancepr.biz

North America

Vincent Gallopain, North American Specialist, Renaissance PR
Telephone: +1 323 898 9891
Email: vincent@renaissancepr.biz

Content Creators (Worldwide)

Aaron Cooper, Head of Content Creators, Renaissance PR
Telephone: +44 7515 448940
Email: aaronc@renaissancepr.biz

Ash Paulsen, Community and Social Media Manager, Renaissance PR
Telephone: +44 7828 692315
Email: ash@renaissancepr.biz

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About Tate Multimedia:

Tate Multimedia S.A. is a Poland-based, independent developer and game publisher. We are creators of the legendary Kao the Kangaroo, well-known Urban Trial series, and award-winning Steel Rats.

https://www.tatemultimedia.com/en/home/