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December 8, 2023 at 8:08 AM EST

With over 300,000 wishlist additions on Steam, Bellwright is poised to be a game-changer in the survival town building RPG genre

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail” or “the Company”), a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, in collaboration with Donkey Crew, proudly presented a new trailer for its upcoming title, Bellwright, at The Game Awards. Renowned for its dedication to showcasing cutting-edge gaming experiences, this showcase comes a week after the exciting announcement of Bellwright’s debut in Steam Early Access in early 2024 and its successful feature on the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted.

Key Highlights:

Trailer Debut: Snail captivated the audience with the mesmerizing story elements, “You Are The Bellwright” with visually appealing graphics, intricate crafting, and dynamic action and exploration elements. This open-world survival game introduces a medieval setting with a rich and compelling lore, distinguishing itself as a groundbreaking addition to Snail’s portfolio.

Wishlist Milestone: First introduced at the Steam’s Next Fest this summer, now with over 300,000 wishlists on Steam, Bellwright emerges as one of Snail’s most anticipated titles.

Snail’s expertise in the open-world survival gaming niche is exemplified by the strong install base and hours played of the ARK franchise. The unveiling of Bellwright, further underscores Snail’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of open-world survival gaming and solidifies the company’s reputation as a leader in creating immersive and engaging open-world experiences. Bellwright’s medieval backdrop and intricate lore demonstrates the versatility and depth of Snail’s prowess within this gaming genre.

Bellwright Key Features:

Survive and Explore: Engage in a challenging world where gathering, hunting, building, and crafting are essential for survival. Embark on a journey through the land to uncover its secrets and adventures, transcending the oppressive rule of the Crown and its Royal Army.

Conquer and Expand: Rise from a humble camp to become the leader of a rebellion. Strengthen your cause by improving relations with settlements, growing armies, and liberating regions from the Crown’s influence. Gain followers with unique knowledge, unlocking new resources to advance your town’s technologies.

Resource and Town Management: As you free villages from the Crown’s oppression, build, manage, and upgrade your outposts and towns. Organize your workers and train formidable soldiers, fostering the rebellion against the Crown.

Skill-Based Directional Combat: Choose from a diverse array of medieval weapons and armor, honing your unique style in directional combat. From swords and axes to heavy mauls and bows, showcase your skill in battle.

Army Command: Lead your armies strategically, employing cunning tactics to gain an advantage. Customize and train your troops to assert your dominance on the battlefield.

Deep Progression: Enhance your combat and survival skills, train your soldiers, and witness your workers evolve into master craftsmen. Each recruit brings unique knowledge, offering endless growth opportunities.

Story and Roleplay: Unravel family secrets, discover the truth behind the accused murder of the Prince, and navigate the mysteries of the kingdom as you expand your influence.

Early Access on Steam: The game’s Early Access phase on Steam will allow players to shape its development through valuable feedback.

“Bellwright is a testament to our unwavering dedication to crafting exceptional open-world survival experiences. Our success with the ARK franchise serves as a foundation for Bellwright, and we are eager to continue to bring innovation to the genre and share this new and captivating journey with our players.” – Jim Tsai, Chief Executive Officer of Snail, Inc.

Watch the Bellwright trailer here!

About Snail, Inc.

Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.

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November 14, 2023 at 7:02 AM EST

CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL), a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, announced today that it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, today, November 14, 2023, after the U.S. stock market closes. Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results.

Participants may listen to the live webcast and replay on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investor.snail.com/.

About Snail, Inc.
Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.

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Investors: investors@snail.com

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October 11, 2023 at 4:00 AM EDT

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Under the Agreement Snail Games Will Partner With Angela Game to Distribute Myth of Empires on Digital and Retail Platforms

CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail”), a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment and video game software, along with its subsidiary Studio Wildcard, has officially disclosed a settlement agreement with Suzhou Angela Online Game Technology Co., Ltd (“Angela”) and Imperium Interactive Entertainment Limited (“Imperium”). The settlement marks the resolution of copyright and trade secret litigation concerning Myth of Empires (MoE) and includes ongoing royalty payments of Myth of Empires from Angela to Snail, while Snail assists the distribution of Myth of Empires. While details of the Settlement and Release Agreement remain confidential, the parties jointly announced the resolution of their disputes and Snail Games’s cooperation with Angela in the distribution of Myth of Empires going forward.

The original legal complaint can be found HERE:
https://casetext.com/case/suzhou-angela-online-game-tech-co-v-snail-games-us-inc-3/
Full title: Suzhou Angela Online Game Technology Co., Ltd. et al. v. Snail Games USA…
Court: United States District Court, Central District of California

“Following nearly two years of litigation, we are pleased to announce this settlement agreement for Snail, Angela, and Studio Wildcard. Angela acknowledges that it caused difficulties for Snail’s business. By working together, Angela and Snail will put those difficulties behind them. Angela regrets any difficulties it caused Snail and looks forward to moving into this business partnership. At the same time we hope that, with Snail’s extensive user resources and excellent platform relationships built on ARK, they can assist us in our future publishing efforts, injecting greater market vitality into Myth of Empires,” said Yi Ling Zheng, President, Angela Game.

“We are pleased to announce this settlement agreement and facilitate the re-release of Myth of Empires which benefits both parties and opens up additional revenue streams for us through the partnership with Angela,” said Doug Kennedy, Co-founder of Studio Wildcard.

This is pursuant to the terms of the settlement, Snail Games will withdraw its DMCA Notice against Myth of Empires and work collaboratively with PC distribution platforms for a re-release of the game in early 2024. Additionally, Snail Games will partner on the global launch of MoE on both PlayStation and Microsoft platforms in early 2024 and will assist in public relations, marketing, and first party support for the game. Myth of Empires will be released by Angela and Snail Games both physically and digitally on console and PC. Angela Games will also develop a steady cadence of DLC and expansion packs for Myth of Empires, in partnership with Snail Games USA.

About Snail Games USA, Inc.

Snail Games is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.

About Angela Game

Founded in 2019, Angela Game is a developer devoted to creating next-generation multiplayer titles that feature profound realism and authenticity, immersive large-scale battles, and innovative gameplay.

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August 22, 2023 at 7:52 AM EDT

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CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail” or “the Company”), a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced that its indie publishing sub-label, Wandering Wizard, will be showcasing its latest games, Survivor Mercs, West Hunt and Expedition Agartha, at the upcoming PAX West 2023 event in Seattle, running from September 1 through 4, 2023.

Survivor Mercs, developed by Wolperginger Games, is an Early Access roguelite action game that blends the bullet-heaven and extraction shooter genre for a challenging single-player experience where no two gameplay runs are alike. West Hunt, developed by NewGen Studio, is a one-to-six-player social deduction game set in the Old West. The game allows players to immerse themselves in the Wild West as hardworking townsfolk, sheriffs, or outlaws. Expedition Agartha, developed by Matrioshka Games, is an Early Access multiplayer First Person Looter Survival game that challenges players to explore a mysterious island in the Lost Continent of Mu and uncover the secrets of Agartha.

After the commendable reception at PAX East 2023 held in Boston earlier in March, Wandering Wizard is excited to reconnect with fans and industry professionals from the West Coast at this notable event and generate buzz around its latest games. PAX West 2023 is one of the largest gaming conventions in North America, providing an ideal opportunity for Wandering Wizard to promote its games and expand its reach.

At booth 608 on the 4th Floor of the Seattle Convention Center, Wandering Wizard will provide visitors with the opportunity to get hands-on gameplay experience with West Hunt and Expedition Agartha. Additionally, a demo presentation of Survivor Mercs will be available at the booth. The onsite team from Wandering Wizard will be available for discussion, offering insight into game development. In addition, visitors stand a chance to win Early Access codes, exclusive merchandise, both on-site and online.

Jim Tsai, Chief Executive Officer of Snail, commented: “The upcoming PAX West 2023 provides an unparalleled platform for Wandering Wizard to engage with the expansive gaming community. Our dedicated team at Wandering Wizard strives to deliver top-tier gaming experiences with a distinct emphasis on player feedback and sustained improvement. As we approach PAX West 2023, we look forward to showcasing our game offerings and enhancing our visibility.”

About Snail, Inc.

Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Snail’s intent, belief or current expectations. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of Snail’s business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. The statements Snail makes regarding the following matters are forward-looking by their nature: growth prospects and strategies; launching new games and additional functionality to games that are commercially successful, including the launch of ARK: Survival Ascended, ARK: The Animated Series and ARK 2; expectations regarding significant drivers of future growth; its ability to retain and increase its player base and develop new video games and enhance existing games; competition from companies in a number of industries, including other game developers and publishers and both large and small, public and private Internet companies; its relationships with third-party platforms such as Xbox Live and Game Pass, PlayStation Network, Steam, Epic Games Store, the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, My Nintendo Store and the Amazon Appstore; expectations for future growth and performance; and assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

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Investors:

investors@snail.com

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August 16, 2023 at 7:53 AM EDT

CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail”), a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced Wolpertinger Games, a newly contracted independent studio, aims to launch the early access of Survivor Mercs on Thursday September 14^th, 2023, on Steam and Steam Deck. This launch marks a major progression in the collaborative journey between Snail and Wolpertinger Games since the recent partnership announcement.

Survivor Mercs is a rogue-lite action game that blends the bullet-heaven and extraction shooter genre for a challenging single-player experience where no two gameplay runs are alike. Players assume the role of the Commander of an elite Mercs squad, battling against a formidable mega-corporation’s private robot army on procedurally generated battlefields. The game offers an engaging combination of strategy, tactics, action and adventure, coupled with the opportunity to build your squad from a diverse roster of Mercs, each with individual skill trees and weapon configurations. Furthermore, the procedurally generated maps of Survivor Mercs present different mission parameters and unique bosses, ensuring unpredictability and excitement in every operation.

Jim Tsai, Chief Executive Officer of Snail, commented, “Following our recent strategic partnership announcement with Wolpertinger Games, we are delighted to present the early access launch of Survivor Mercs. We aim to leverage our resources and expertise to assist Wolpertinger Games in publishing and promoting this high – quality indie game, ensuring players enjoy a seamless early access launch experience. As we move forward, we will continue fostering such partnerships, supporting indie studios, and delivering captivating gaming experiences to our global audience.”

Survivor Mercs can be wish-listed now and purchased later upon launch on Steam store at https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141520/Survivor_Mercs/.

About Snail, Inc.

Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Snail’s intent, belief or current expectations. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of Snail’s business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. The statements Snail makes regarding the following matters are forward-looking by their nature: growth prospects and strategies; launching new games and additional functionality to games that are commercially successful, including the launch of ARK: Survival Ascended, ARK: The Animated Series and ARK 2; expectations regarding significant drivers of future growth; its ability to retain and increase its player base and develop new video games and enhance existing games; competition from companies in a number of industries, including other game developers and publishers and both large and small, public and private Internet companies; its relationships with third-party platforms such as Xbox Live and Game Pass, PlayStation Network, Steam, Epic Games Store, the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, My Nintendo Store and the Amazon Appstore; expectations for future growth and performance; and assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

Contacts:

Investors:

investors@snail.com