Brotato’s Post-Launch Development Now Handled by Evil Empire
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– Evil Empire has taken over post-launch development of Brotato, the popular roguelike action shooter originally developed by Blobfish.
– The developer is known for its long-term support of Dead Cells and specializes in working with game communities to add new content.
– Blobfish’s CEO expressed excitement about Evil Empire’s involvement and looks forward to playing the updated game.
– Brotato has attracted over 10 million players since its 2023 launch across multiple platforms and will receive new content updates.
– The first major update is scheduled for October and will introduce a new enemy called “The Gobbler.”
The post-launch development of the immensely popular roguelike shooter Brotato has officially transitioned to Evil Empire, the studio celebrated for its extensive and dedicated work on Dead Cells. Originally created by Blobfish, this top-down arena shooter has captivated over ten million players globally since its 2023 debut, spanning PC, console, and mobile devices. Evil Empire, founded by former developers from Motion Twin, specializes in nurturing and expanding existing games through community-driven content and consistent updates.
Thomas Gervraud, CEO of Blobfish, expressed his enthusiasm about the handover. “I’m excited to see how the game evolves under the direction of such a talented team and what fresh perspectives they’ll bring to the table,” he remarked. Gervraud also noted his personal eagerness to return to playing Brotato and experience the new developments firsthand.
Players can look forward to the game’s first major content update in October, which will introduce a new enemy known as “The Gobbler.” Evil Empire has built a reputation for thoughtful, high-quality post-launch support, as demonstrated with their work on Dead Cells, culminating in the “Return to Castlevania” expansion. Their approach ensures that updates enhance the game meaningfully, avoiding haphazard additions.
Already a feature-rich experience for both solo and cooperative play, Brotato will continue to receive regular injections of fresh content, including new features and roguelike elements. Evil Empire’s involvement promises to maintain the game’s momentum and community engagement with carefully crafted updates.
Brotato is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android platforms.
(Source: Gematsu)