HAWKED Celebrates 1.5 Million Players Milestone and Releases Accolades Trailer

Amsterdam -- February 15, 2024 -- Publisher The 4 Winds Entertainment and developer MY.GAMES announced today treasure hunting and extraction shooter HAWKED has reached 1.5 million players since its official launch on February 14, 2024. HAWKED's captivating gameplay and engaging features have resonated deeply with players of all ages and backgrounds within the Arabic world. The game has quickly become a viral sensation in the region, achieving milestones such as being among the most downloaded game on PS5 in Saudi Arabia and securing its position as the top free-to-play game on Xbox in the kingdom. Arab renegades contribute significantly to the game's success, positioning Saudi Arabia among the top three nations with the most daily active player base.

On February 14, HAWKED launched on PC via the MY.GAMES Launcher and Steam, on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store. The Accolades Trailer showcases the praise HAWKED has earned from content creator and critics alike from the region.

Since its release, HAWKED has captivated players with its dynamic gameplay, immersive treasure hunting mechanics, and gripping extraction shooter action. The journey to 1.5 million players is a testament to the game's unique appeal and the enduring passion of its dedicated players, and took it as an opportunity to release cultural relevant content for our regional fans, such as the Turkic cultural inspired by the nomadic Yörüks tribes and more recently a series of items inspired by the Amazigh of North Africa and Arabic culture combine.

"Inspired by the rich tapestry of Arab culture, HAWKED's journey to 1.5 million players is a testament to the enduring passion of our community." Said Nazih Fares, Head of Communications and Localization at The 4 Winds Entertainment. "Our commitment to infusing local culture into the game continues to resonate with our players, and we're excited to keep delivering content that celebrates our heritage. As someone deeply connected to the region's cultural heritage, I couldn't be prouder of our team and players".

The content is current available in shop including:

• Berber Corsair - Summon the spirits of adventure with the Amazigh-inspired Corsair Outfit and conquer the seas!
• Atlas Locker – Once storage for the equipment of brave mountaineers, this Locker has been refurbished to hold a Renegade’s Loadout instead.
• Houara Dance Emote – Celebrating victories or summoning the bodily wisdom of ancients, this emote does both!
• Aksel Traverser – Even the kings of old would’ve explored X-Isle if it meant getting to wield this tech.
• Xebec Hoverboard – Made from wood salvaged from the hulls of ships that once sailed the Mediterranean, it has been restored to glide over waves once again.
• Afri Backpack – Invoke the Goddess of Fortune with this decorative and gold-adorned Backpack, and watch the Treasures and trinkets pour in.
• Zeybek Glide: Weave through X-Isle on this Hoverboard, reminiscent of traditional Kilims.
• Zeybek Dance: Dance like an eagle with this iconic Emote.
• Anatolitool: Keeping an eye out for the bad, it’s good vibes only with this Traverser!
• Woodaegean Locker: This Locker is so sturdy it could contain the power of the Aegean, so your treasures will be just fine here.

Since launch, Renegades have collected 2,972,125 million artifacts, nearly 6 times as many artifacts found in The Louvre!

HAWKED is a unique extraction-shooter in which teams of up to three players (or solo) race to collect and extract Artifacts from a remote island called X-Isle. Players (also known as Renegades) use unique abilities and multiple combinations of builds to compete against each other. On the treasure island they have to secure and extract Artifacts that can only be reached by fighting other players for the prize, solving puzzles, avoiding traps, and getting rid of local monsters.

About The 4 Winds Entertainment

Founded in 2021 by a multi-cultural group of gaming veterans, The 4 Winds Entertainment’s mission is to serve as the cultural bridge for the world's best games to high-growth Opportunity Markets, leveraging our unrivaled experience to unlock their full potential. Learn more about it on the official website: https://the4winds.com/

About MY.GAMES

MY.GAMES is a leading European publisher and developer headquartered in Amsterdam, with more than one billion registered users worldwide. The company develops games for mobile, PС and console platforms. War Robots, Hustle Castle, Rush Royale, Left to Survive, and many other games are produced by MY.GAMES. The company unites over a dozen development studios, a strong team of specialists working together from across the globe. For more information, please visit http://my.games.