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Absolute Drift, the first title by Funselektor – developer of ‘art of rally’ – have today announced the physical Nintendo Switch release version.

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Absolute Drift Physical Premium Edition Confirmed for September Launch on Nintendo Switch
Are you ready to become a drift master?

Madrid, Spain – 6th September 2023. Meridiem Games is pleased to announce that the special physical boxed edition of Absolute Drift will be available on 22nd September for Nintendo Switch. Published by Serenity Forge and developed by Funselektor Labs Inc, Absolute Drift is a stylish racing game that challenges you to become a master in the art of drifting.

Meridiem Games has been commissioned to design, manufacture and distribute Absolute Drift Premium Edition on Nintendo Switch in European specialist stores and will include a special case with exclusive artwork and a special car window sticker.

Absolute Drift is a driving experience like no other that challenges you to master the art of drifting as you practice your skills in Free-Roam zones and compete in events such as Driftkhana, Drifting and Mountain Drifting. Start as an apprentice and hone your skills to become a drift master in this beautiful, minimalist world. Push yourself to the limit on drift tracks and wild mountain roads as you try to unlock trophies in elite events. Compete against the ghosts of the world’s best players, or refine your skills by beating your high scores.

Test your skills at every turn until you master the art of drifting.

Features:
– Drive and customize up to 6 drift cars.
– 3 Game Modes: Driftkhana, Drifting and Mountain Drifting, with over 30 levels.
– 5 Free free-driving zones, each with unique themes and levels, from airports and docks to a floating metropolis
– Online scoreboards, replays and ghost cars. Check out how your friends are doing… or the best in the world!
– Over 3 hours of electronic and Drum & Bass music courtesy of C41 and Nyte.
– Full compatibility with Nintendo Joy-Con controllers

Absolute Drift – Premium Edition will launch on September 22nd as a physical boxed version for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are available now from European specialist stores.

About Meridiem Games
Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc. They have come out in their physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games. www.meridiem-games.com

About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. Learn more at http://serenityforge.com/

About Funselektor
Funselektor launched in 2014 when its founder, Dune Casu developed his prototype made at a game jam which would later become Funselektor’s debut title, Absolute Drift in 2015. After the release of his first game and with the drive to apply his passion for rally in a new game, Dune immediately began development on Funselektor’s second title, art of rally while supporting Absolute Drift. It involved collaborators for art and music until 2020 when more developers and producers came on to help finish it and provide post-launch support. https://funselektor.com/index

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