Today is the launch of Relic Hunters: Rebels, a game that is part of the growing lineup of mobile games. The game is the latest in the Relic Hunters series and the first for mobile. The studio says that it was designed to run well on older phones because of the heavy emphasis on gunplay. Rebels is available for free to subscribers through the mobile apps.
The company has added a number of new titles, including its first first person shooter and a League of Legends spinoff, while also acquiring developers like Boss Fight Entertainment. The streaming service has plans for a TV series and a mobile game based on the card game Exploding Kittens.
The idea that we could make games without worrying about monetization was very compelling, as it allows us to focus on just making a fun game without having to worry about how to pay our bills.
As it ramps up its gaming efforts, it is facing some challenges in its core business. The company said last month that it was expecting to lose 2 million subscribers and was exploring the idea of a cheaper tier. Tudum, which was only launched in December, was laid off last week.