Friday 20.12.2024
Season’s greetings Thunderful friends!
As the year comes to a close, we’ve been taking some time to look back on everything that made 2024 so special. And wow, what a year it’s been! Between several game launches, exciting announcements, impactful charity initiatives, our beloved weekly community streams…the list just keeps getting bigger. And we’re not stopping anytime soon! With 2025 already shaping up to be packed with some very cool (and super secret) stuff, let’s take a moment to look back and celebrate the highlights of 2024 together.
2024 was a year to celebrate excellence, and we’re beyond proud of our teams and games for receiving well-deserved recognition. ClockStone Studio and LEGO Bricktales took home the 2023 Design Award for Excellence in VR Adaptation, showcasing their incredible talent in crafting immersive experiences. Meanwhile, Viewfinder wowed the industry and audiences alike, earning not one but two prestigious BAFTAs. Plant of Lana too joined the ranks of award-winning games with its Xbox Excellence Award acknowledging the game as “one of the most outstanding games of 2023”. And to top it all off, Thunderful Games secured a spot in the Top 10 of Metacritic’s 2024 Game Publisher Rankings!
This year, we saw the early access launch of ASKA, giving players a first glimpse into the dark and dangerous Viking world where your survival will depend on how well you lead your tribe. Fans of strategic action enjoyed the release of SteamWorld Heist II, a long-awaited sequel to turn-based steambot adventure SteamWorld Heist. And last but certainly not least, Clone Drone in the Hyperdome brought swordfighting VR fun to players with its adrenaline-pumping gameplay. Each launch really was a labour of love, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the incredible reception from our communities!
2024 also brought some really exciting reveals! We announced Reignbreaker, a medievalpunk action roguelike (have you ever heard anything cooler?) and Lost in Random: The Eternal Die an action-packed roguelite journey in the dark fantasy meets Tim Burton-esque universe of Lost in Random. We’ve got a lot more planned for both titles so make sure to keep your eyes on our socials to not miss any updates!
It’s hard to believe, but SteamWorld Build celebrated its 1-year anniversary this December! This milestone is a testament to the amazing community that’s continued to breathe life into the game. And what a year for Build! From the various cosmetic content updates to the Mechanized DLC – SteamWorld Build continued to grow and grow in 2024. If you’re curious and want to learn more – check out this anniversary video!
But most importantly: Thank you to every builder, strategist, and adventurer who’s made this year so special for the SteamWorld universe.
Collaborations were a major highlight of 2024. We teamed up with Super Rare Games to release a stunning physical edition of Somerville. Critical Role delighted fans with their #EverythingIsContent playthrough of SteamWorld Heist II, bringing the characters and game to life in their signature style. Shuhei Yoshida joined us for a spicy Hot Ones style interview that had everyone talking, and the limited-edition Mui plushie, created in partnership with Makeship, was a cosy hit with Planet of Lana fans.
What collaborations may be on the horizon in 2025? Stay tuned to find out!
Every Friday, we host our weekly community streams on Twitch – a weekly highlight for us here at Thunderful! Whether revisiting classics or diving into newer games, these streams are all about celebrating numerous fantastic games – both in our own catalogue and our friends’ (Lethal Company we love you!!!)
Thank you all for tuning in, chatting with us, and making each stream something we looked forward to every week. And if you haven’t already: make sure to follow us on Twitch and our socials to stay up to date on all our streaming adventures!
Giving back is at the heart of what we do, and 2024 was no exception. We proudly supported the 2024 Safe In Our World charity bundle, helping to raise awareness for mental health in gaming. We also teamed up with Helpful Pixels, contributing to their campaigns that raised funds for WWF and Musikhjälpen, furthering our commitment to making a positive impact. Our weekly streams became a force for good, raising money for Movember in November and for Project HOPEmas in December!
None of this would have been possible without the generosity and support of our amazing community, so thank you all!
Wherever you may be and whatever you may celebrate: happy holidays from all of us here at Thunderful! Here’s to a wonderful holiday season and an even brighter 2025. Thank you for being a part of the Thunderful family!
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Friday 20.12.2024