Creator-owned Mad Mushroom to publish first game: Atomic Picnic
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Mad Mushroom, the creator-owned publishing arm of the OTK Network, announced its first game, Atomic Picnic, during the OTK VGAs. The title plans to launch its early access in Spring 2024, but players can apply to join its open playtest which runs from December 11-18.
Developed by Brazilian studio BitCake, Atomic Picnic blends a variety of genres in its fast-paced gameplay. In this co-op third-person shooter roguelike, up to four players can team up on scavenger hunts called Picnics. Using overpowered builds and flashy movement, players take down hordes of monsters and upgrade their gear through Atomic Picnic’s collect-a-thon progression system. No two Picnics are alike. Each run offers different upgrade paths and special events to challenge both solo players and groups of friends.
“We were immediately drawn to the vibrant and striking art style of Atomic Picnic. With its blend of co-op, roguelike and bullet heaven elements, this is a perfect first title for Mad Mushroom to publish,” said Mike “Sibs” Silbowitz, CEO of Mad Mushroom. “And BitCake Studio’s commitment to open, community-first development makes them a wonderful first development partner for us as well.”
Mad Mushroom was unveiled this summer at the network’s OTK Games Expo. Unlike other publishers, Mad Mushroom has the advantage of its creator network and their massive audiences. As a result, the publisher does not specialize in any particular genre, rather it looks for games its creators love.
“Our job at Mad Mushroom is to find crazy good indie games that people will love and get eyes on them. With an audience of more than 150 million
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