VR Multiplayer Hero Shooter "X8" Teams Up with the Latest Title from the Legendary "Contra" Series for December 2024 Collaboration
TOKYO, Japan - September 26, 2024 - Thirdverse, Co., Ltd (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masaru Ohnogi) announced an exciting collaboration between the VR multiplayer hero shooter X8--now with over 600,000 downloads worldwide--and the iconic "Contra" franchise, published by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. This much-anticipated partnership is scheduled to launch in December 2024.
Additionally, X8 players can now enjoy newly released in-game updates, including fresh hero skins, to enhance their gameplay experience.
Meta Quest: https://www.meta.com/ja-jp/experiences/6691859957556584/
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1763510/X8/
PICO: https://store-global.picoxr.com/jp/detail/1/7276030571162189829
Since its debut in 1987, the legendary run-and-gun game series "Contra" has captivated many fans, and can finally be played in a 360-degree VR world. Players can become the 3D characters Bill and Lance and experience the world of "Contra" in VR.
In this upcoming collaboration, X8 will feature game modes that not only fans of the "Contra" series will enjoy but also newcomers to the series. Fans can start playing X8 now to prepare for the "Contra: Operation Galuga" collaboration.
Stay tuned as X8 continues to explore diverse collaborations, bringing fresh and exciting content to players.
Collaboration Storyline: Heroes Unite Against a Common Foe
In this unique crossover, the rogue AI "Index" seeks to expand its influence beyond X8's digital domain by targeting the game Contra. After gathering data on Bill and Lance, the heroes of "Contra", Index creates millions of replicas of these iconic characters; the purpose is to make them fight in arenas to train and perfect its system.
However, "Glitches" of Bill and Lance (replicas with programming errors) retain their original identities and consciousness, much like other heroes within the digital realm of X8. Can Bill and Lance unite with X8's heroes to stop Index's rampage and find their way back to their digital world?
Teaser Trailer
About "Contra"
"Contra" is a run-and-gun game depicting the fierce battle between super soldiers with superhuman combat abilities known as "Contra" and ferocious aliens aiming to invade Earth. The main characters of the series are Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, the strongest soldiers in the Earth Marine Corps (EMC). The first game in the series, "Contra", was released in 1987 and received high praise worldwide. It remains a legendary series that continues to be discussed among the gaming industry and players. As one of KONAMI's flagship franchises, it has a long history spanning 36 years, with many titles produced to date.
The latest title in the series, "Contra: Operation Galuga", was released as a digital version on March 12, 2024, and a physical version on September 5.
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