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RNS Number : 3462M  TruFin PLC  14 September 2023

14 September 2023

 

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TruFin plc

("TruFin" or the "Company")

 

 

Playstack Limited ("Playstack") releases award-winning game - AK-xolotl

 

TruFin is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Playstack, the leading UK
games publisher, has released its latest title, AK-xolotl, developed by
Barcelona-based 2Awesome Studio.

 

Out today on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo
Switch, the award-winning AK-xolotl combines two popular genres, offering the
freedom of procedurally generated biomes and the care and quality experience
of hand-crafted layouts.

 

Playing as an immortal axolotl, gamers shoot their way to securing food and
resources, before returning to their home to customise their base, cook meals
and unlock new areas. Players can also raise baby axolotls, which become
playable characters.

 

Declared 'unmissable' by Forbes.com, AK-xolotl won eSports.com/eFernsehen
'Best Indie Game' at last month's coveted Gamescom awards and was runner-up in
the 'Most Entertaining' category.

 

Harvey Elliott, Chief Executive Officer, Playstack, commented:

"AK-xolotl is an award-winning and refreshing take on the shoot-em-up genre,
combining the

traditional fun of roguelikes with the mass appeal of cute mascots. 2Awesome
Studio have done an

amazing job opening up the roguelike genre, welcoming a new generation of fans
from all backgrounds to engage with the high-energy game mechanics, quality
artwork and tongue-in-cheek humour."

 

David Jiminez, Creative Director and Co-Founder, 2Awesome Studio, said:

"After two years in development, we are delighted to finally put AK-xolotl
into players' hands. Since first announcing the game back in 2021 we have
amassed a magnificent fanbase which has supported us on every step of the
journey. We can't wait for everyone else to try AK-xolotl today and get to
experience our creation first-hand!"

 

Following today's launch, Playstack expects to extend its roster of compelling
and engaging PC and console titles further, with gothic metroidvania thriller
The Last Faith launching in Q4, and two further titles due out in Q1 2024.

 

For further information, please contact:

TruFin plc

James van den Bergh, Chief Executive
Officer
0203 7431340

Kam Bansil, Investor
Relations
07779 229508

 

TruFin plc is the holding company of an operating group comprising four
growth-focused technology

businesses occupying niche markets: early payment provision, invoice finance,
IFA finance and games publishing. The Company was admitted to AIM in February
2018 and trades under the ticker symbol: TRU. More information is available on
the Company website: www.TruFin.com.

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