Nitro Games signs a development and co-publishing agreement with Team17. Publicerad: 23 oktober 2026, 18:30 Nitro Games Oyj Nitro Games to bring an upcoming Team17 game to mobile under a revenue-sharing model. Under this agreement, Nitro Games will provide Team17 with game development and co-publishing services for one of its games. The game is planned to be announced at a later date. Nitro Games will act as the developer of the game and provide publishing support, while Team17 will act as its publisher. "We are proud to collaborate with such a legendary team. This project fits perfectly with our plans for this year, as it allows us to put some skin in the game in exchange for a share of the revenue," says Jussi Tähtinen, CEO and Co-Founder of Nitro Games. This agreement supports Nitro Games' strategy, under which the company develops games based on its own IP while also offering its services to selected customers. The agreement follows a smaller evaluation work performed by Nitro Games earlier. The project value is approximately EUR 0.7 million. The parties have agreed on a shared-cost, shared-reward model, under which Nitro Games will contribute to the development costs in exchange for a notable share of the game's sales revenue. The size of the revenue share will depend on the commercial performance of the game. The agreement follows an industry-standard structure. The project will continue uninterrupted under the new agreement, and the work is expected to be completed in 2027. Jussi Tähtinen, CEO & Co-Founder Phone: +358 44 388 1071 Team17 in brief: Team 17 Digital Limited (Team17) is a British video game developer and publisher based in Wakefield, England. Team17 is an award-winning developer and indie games publisher, responsible for Worms, Overcooked, Dredge, Hell Let Loose, The Escapists and many more! The company is part of the Everplay Group (LON:EVPL). Read more about Team17: https://www.team17.com/ Nitro Games in brief: Nitro Games is a game developer and publisher, backed by a multinational team of gaming professionals with expertise spanning game development, publishing, and live operations. Specializing in action and shooter games, Nitro Games is dedicated to creating high-quality experiences for a global audience. The company has built a strong portfolio of engaging and innovative games. Nitro Games also has a proven history of collaborating with leading brands and companies, offering tailored development and publishing services to select partners. Nitro Games' shares are listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market with the ticker NITRO. The Certified Adviser is FNCA Sweden AB. Finnish Business ID: FI21348196 Följande bilagor finns för nedladdning: Release Se fullständigt pressmeddelande och andra nyheter från detta bolag på Cision News. Vill du också synas med dina nyheter på Di.se? Läs mer om publicering på Di.se

WARDOGS Season 2 adds weapons and vehicles. BULKHEAD and Team17 have announced that Season 2 of WARDOGS will launch on October 15, bringing a substantial update to the tactical FPS following its successful Steam Early Access debut in September. The new season introduces four weapons, four vehicles, three buildable structures, a new rain weather preset and an experimental in-game wagering system. Alongside the new content, players can expect significant changes to combat, faction balance, progression and other core gameplay systems. The developers say the update builds on player feedback and gameplay data collected since launch, with further changes planned throughout Early Access. % buffered New weapons, vehicles and buildable structures. Season 2 expands the game's arsenal with four new weapons: the TCX-SPR Assault Rifle, M14 DMR, PP-19 Bizon SMG and Evo-3 Ultra LMG. New attachments will also provide additional options for players looking to customise their equipment. The vehicle roster is growing too, with the Wolf-110, its armed assault variant, the T-72B3 main battle tank and the Flakpanzer Gepard anti-air vehicle joining the battlefield. Players will also have three new buildable options at their disposal: an MG Nest, Large Shelter and Wooden Step. These additions are designed to give squads more ways to fortify positions and defend important objectives. Rain changes the battlefield. A new rain weather preset introduces changing battlefield conditions that affect visibility, engagement distances and sound. Rain interacts with the environment, including damaged and destroyed structures, adding another layer to combat encounters. Thunder is synchronised across the server and can temporarily mask the sound of footsteps. Players will need to pay attention to these environmental changes, as the weather can create opportunities to move without being heard or make it harder to detect approaching enemies. Experimental Wager Vendor adds risk and reward. One of the more unusual additions is the experimental Wager Vendor, which allows players to stake their in-game cash on their own performance. Players can choose objectives with additional conditions to increase their potential payouts, introducing an optional risk-and-reward system into matches. However, BULKHEAD stresses that this is an early experimental feature that could be expanded, changed or even removed during the season if it proves too easy to exploit. Combat changes and Lonestar faction adjustments. Season 2 also brings a substantial combat balancing pass, with changes to weapon damage, recoil and suppression intended to establish clearer roles for different weapon classes. The full patch notes are due to be published next week. Faction balance is another major focus. Following feedback and analysis of match data, BULKHEAD is launching a recruitment drive encouraging players to join the blue Lonestar faction, which recorded the lowest win rate during Season 1. Changes include adjustments to uniforms and spawn positions, alongside Season 2-exclusive cash and XP bonuses for Lonestar players. Additional measures include vendor discounts for teams falling significantly behind and restrictions on switching teams late in a match. The aim is to address the imbalance while giving players more reasons to support the struggling faction. Further improvements across Early Access. Beyond the headline additions, the update includes improvements to squad coordination, vehicle handling, controller responsiveness and progression. Additional rewards for teamwork and logistics are also being introduced, alongside performance optimisations, bug fixes and server stability improvements. Joe Brammer, CEO at BULKHEAD, said: "We've learned a huge amount from watching people play WARDOGS since launch. Season 2 gives players more weapons, vehicles and ways to play, but just as importantly, we've been working through the feedback and making changes to the systems that matter every match. Early Access is about continuing to build the game with our community, and this is the first major step in that process." WARDOGS Season 2 release date. WARDOGS Season 2 launches on October 15, 2026, on Steam. The game entered Steam Early Access on September 10 and has reportedly surpassed three million copies sold, reaching a peak of more than 425,000 concurrent players on Steam. With new equipment, weather effects, faction adjustments and experimental systems arriving together, Season 2 represents a significant step in BULKHEAD's ongoing development of the game. Further updates are planned throughout Early Access, with the complete Season 2 patch notes expected next week. If you enjoy games and gaming and want more NEWS from the Gaming World Click Here

Team17 announce The Escapists 3 for PC and consoles. * by Sam Smith * October 8, 2026 * 2 min Become a member of GB MAX to gain exclusive access to the industry and to the most influential global B2B leadership community in the business of gaming, entertainment, and tech. Join now and also get a VIP ticket to GamesBeat Next (Nov 2-3, SF). Team17 have announced prison sandbox The Escapists 3, coming to PC and consoles in 2027, during the Triple-I Showcase. The Escapists 3 brings back everything players know about the series, with more prisons to explore, weapons to craft, and ways to escape. GB Live at Gamescom As with previous games, escaping from prison is no mean feat and inmates will need to craft, sneak, fight, and improvise their way through five distinct prisons as they plan their perfect escape - and then execute a much less perfect one when it all goes wrong. According to a press release, the sequel features more than 120 new weapons to steal and craft, guard rotations to observe and learn, and systems waiting to be exploited for maximum gain, there is no single solution for each escape, just good plans, bad plans, and the occasional plan involving molten chocolate. "The Escapists, as a series, has aptly been both a breakout and runaway success for Team17. As such, I'm delighted that we're offering players the chance to become institutionalised once more, but this time in fully realised, 3D correctional facilities. It's a fresh perspective on a fan favourite, and today's announcement is just a sneak peek of what's to come," said Harley Homewood, general manager, Team17, in a press release. * Escape Your Way: Every prison is a system waiting to be understood, exploited and very badly outsmarted. * Turn Rubbish into Freedom: Search cells, trade with inmates and complete jobs to get your hands on supplies. * Five Prisons: Break out of five distinctive prisons, each with its own routines, characters, and secrets. * Make Your Inmate Your Own: Earn XP as you play, unlock new skills and tailor your inmate to your style of escape. * Better with Accomplices: Try and escape solo or team up with friends. Play with two players in local split-screen, or take your escape online with up to four. Escapists 3 also offers players the ability to break out of prison with their pals, utilising each other's strengths and weaknesses to pull off the perfect escape (or perfectly hilarious failure), with two players in local split screen, and up to four online. Finally, new to The Escapists 3, inmates will gain XP as they play, unlocking new skills and gameplay options to enable them to specialise into specific areas of escape that carry over to each prison.