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Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure DEMO is out Now on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Cologne, Germany / Giebelstadt, Germany, August 2nd, 2024: HandyGames is excited to announce the release of a playable DEMO for Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. After the successful Early Access launch on PC, we are excited to provide console players a chance to try the game as well. Available now for download, this demo offers a taste of the full game’s unique blend of Automation and Real-Time Strategy, inviting both genre enthusiasts and newcomers to explore its captivating world.

If you are eager for more Oddsparks, then join us during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase Pre-Show where we will share more information about Oddsparks and many other exciting games. The showcase will kick off at 11:45PST / 2:45 EDT / 7:45 BST / 8:45 CEST / 9:45 MSK

Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure offers players a fascinating journey into a strange fantasy world where they can uncover the mysteries of the past, design automated workshops, and go on thrilling adventures with their odd and adorable Sparks. The game combines the complexity of automation with the excitement of real-time strategy, providing a fresh spin on the genre.

Create and optimize your automated workshops, managing Spark traffic without the use of conveyor belts. Solve logistics puzzles using a wide range of tools to handle distance and elevation challenges.

Venture into procedurally generated worlds, facing unique enemies like Spunnies and Beelephants. Unearth resources amidst forgotten ruins, and help your village grow by sharing your discoveries.

Key Features of the DEMO:

  • Hours of playtime covering most quests of tiers 1-3.
  • Experience three different kinds of Sparks: Stumpy Spark, Crafty Spark, and Pointy Spark.
  • Build massive automation & logistics networks to carry your items and Sparks places.
  • Use powerful path add-ons and more to give logistical instructions to your Sparks.
  • Complete quests from your fellow villagers to unlock new buildings for your workshop and watch your village grow.
  • Explore procedurally generated worlds with unusual enemies.
  • Unlock new customization options for your character to show off your fashion style.
  • You can pet the Sparks!

Platform-Specific Features on PlayStation 5:

  • Controller light reflects the player’s primary color.
  • Flute sounds emanate from the controller speaker.
  • Haptic effects for various actions, enhance the tactile experience.

Important Note: The demo is ONLY available in English for now, and will NOT include multiplayer functionality. Players will be able to dive into the rich single-player experience to get a feel for the game’s mechanics and world.

We are thrilled to share this demo with the gaming community and eagerly await player feedback on our discord server. Download the Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure demo today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with creativity, strategy, and discovery. In case you can't wait for more Oddsparks, you can also play the full Early Access version with regular content updates on PC.

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Oddsparks is being developed by Massive Miniteam, published by HandyGames, and supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action with Federal funding for video games.


About Massive Miniteam

Massive Miniteam is a motivated and highly creative development team working with HandyGames on several titles like their co-op multiplayer mayhem Spitlings, the console ports of Little Big Workshop from Mirage Game Studios, and Chicken Police from The Wild Gentlemen. The Pulheim-based game studio is also keen on working with new technologies and focused on creating new game titles based on its own and external IPs.

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HandyGames™ is a THQ Nordic Company and part of the Embracer Group Family. We operate as an international indie game and premium mobile game publisher and developer for a global community of gamers.

Games are our passion. Since our founding at the turn of the millennium, we have been steadily evolving our company and portfolio to publish and produce award-winning titles for cutting-edge consoles, PC, and VR, as well as premium mobile games from great teams around the world.

We are proud of our ever-growing and colorful portfolio - from hilarious games for the whole family to deep and sometimes dark topics presented in an interactive format. Games are and always will be entertainment media, but we firmly believe they are capable of much more.

HandyGames is at home in beautiful Giebelstadt in Northern Bavaria, close to the Franconian university and city of Würzburg and a proud part of the German and European gaming scene. Always on track towards lasting growth, we have significantly expanded our office space to create room for up to 120 colleagues and look forward to continuing to successfully shape the future of the international games industry as a sustainable employer.

As a team, we stand united against any form of discrimination. Regardless of sexual, cultural, or ethnic identity, we try to ensure that everyone feels welcome at HandyGames. It is very important to us to help new colleagues who move to our beautiful Franconian home to find like-minded interest groups, even outside their work environment.
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