Koch Media Announces New Publishing Label Prime Matter, and 12 New Games - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 10 June 2021 / 1,013 Views
Koch Media, a subsidiary of Embracer Group, during Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live! have announced the formation of a new 'premium gaming label' called Prime Matter. The label is based out of Koch Media's headquarters in Munich.
The new label is "dedicated to delivering a range of immersive and diverse games from amazing game development talent all around the globe."
"Prime Matter is a new home for premium games, offering both current and future partners all the expertise of the Koch Media Group alongside a new and dynamic team dedicated to maximising their true potential," said Koch Media CEO Klemens Kundratitz.
"The core of the video games industry is, of course, entertainment. Prime Matter will constantly look to innovate and inspire gamers across all its activities while retaining the fundamental values of what makes our industry so special – it is intrinsically fun."
Koch Media also announced Prime Matter is working on 12 new games. The list of games announced include:
- Payday 3 by Starbreeze (PC, Console) – 2023
- Crossfire: Legion by Blackbird Interactive / Smilegate Entertainment (PC) – 2022
- King’s Bounty II by 1C Entertainment (PC, Consoles including Switch and Gen 9) – August 24
- The Last Oricru by Gold Knights (PC, Consoles) – 2022
- Encased by Dark Crystal Games (PC) – September 2021
- Gungrave G.O.R.E. by Studio Iggymob (PC, Console) – 2022
- The Chant by Brass Token (PC, Console) – Q2 2022
- Final Form by Reikon Games (PC, Consoles) – TBC
- Dolmen by Massive Work Studio (PC, Consoles) – 2022
- Echoes of the End by Myrkur Games (PC, Gen 9) – TBC
- Scars Above by Mad Head Studio (PC, Console) – 2022
- Painkiller by Saber Interactive – TBC
PRime Matter will also be the publisher for some of Koch Media's legacy titles coming to new platforms:
- Phoenix Point (Console)
- Wastelnd 3 downloadable content
- Iron Harvest (Gen 9)
- Outward Definitive Edition (Gen 9)
- Mount & Blade II (Console)
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Switch)
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
