Subj : MOBA hero shooter Gigantic is making a comeback with zero microtr
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Feb 22 2024 16:15:06

MOBA hero shooter Gigantic is making a comeback with zero microtransactions 
almost 6 years after being shut down

Date:
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:04:49 +0000

Description:
Gigantic: Rampage Edition is a premium re-release of the once free-to-play 
MOBA which was closed in 2018.

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Gearbox Publishing has announced Gigantic: Rampage Edition - a premium 
re-release of the once free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) 
game which closed its doors in 2018. 

In case you were unfamiliar, the original version of Gigantic was developed 
by Motiga, and launched in full on PC and Xbox One in July 2017, a couple of 
years after releasing in beta. Sadly, however, its time was short-lived, and 
barely a year after its full release, its servers were shut down, supposedly 
for good. 

Despite this, Gigantic had a revival of sorts last October when it 
temporarily re-opened its doors for a limited-time throwback event, and this 
was clearly just the beginning. The newly announced Gigantic: Rampage Edition 
is being developed by Abstraction Games, and is set to land on PC, 
PlayStation 5 , PlayStation 4 , Xbox Series X |S, and Xbox One on April 9. 

Notably, its been confirmed that beyond its $19.99 / 16.99 initial price tag, 
Gigantic: Rampage Edition wont feature any microtransactions at all. The 
president of Gearbox Publishing San Francisco, Yoon Im, said in a statement : 
Players can jump in and play, and unlock all of the games content just by 
playing and making progress over time. To our dedicated fans who never gave 
up on Gigantic , thank you for all of the support! To new players who love 
hero shooters and MOBAs, we hope to see you on the airship! 

Free post-launch content such as the addition of a ranked mode and new hero 
skins have already been confirmed, and players will also be able to make the 
most of Rampage Edition s new playable platforms with cross-platform support. 

Otherwise, a total of 23 returning heroes will populate Rampage Edition s 
roster, along with two new additions - the feline fighter Kajir and tough guy 
Roland. A couple of new maps - the coastal area Picardo Bay and industrial 
district Heavens Ward - will be included, along with the fresh Rush mode 
which is said to offer a more accessible and streamlined version of Gigantic 
s frantic action. 

 For more games like Gigantic: Rampage Edition, be sure to check out our 
roundup of the best multiplayer PC games . If youre on the lookout for games 
to play without spending a penny, you can find some excellent recommendations 
on our list of the best free games .



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