Xbox Live Gold members will be able to download 8-player 'platform esport' #IDARB free of charge when it launches on Xbox One in February 2015, Other Ocean Interactive has announced.
A select group of fans will also be able to download the game two months ahead of time by grabbing a download code from the official IDARB Twitter account, on IDARB.com or through official live streams.
"#IDARB's development team is more than just us in the studio - it's the thousands of fans that made character sprites on IDARB.com, gave us feedback at shows, and contributed just about every game design decision in the game by tweeting their ideas at us," said Mike Mika, Head of Development for Other Ocean. "It might sound kind of strange to give the game away for free two months before it officially comes out, but that’s in line with how #IDARB was built from day one."
#IDARB is described as an 8-player competitive game "that combines classic 2D platformer mechanics with hockey and basketball rules". Players are able to create their own 8-bit character and compose their own fight songs before heading online to compete against others.
"We're big fans of #IDARB and we’re stoked Other Ocean is previewing the game early for fans," said ID@Xbox director Chris Charla. "We're excited to bring it to Xbox One free to everyone with Xbox Live Gold in February."
Correction: This story previously stated that #IDARB would be exclusive to Xbox Live Gold members for two months starting from February. This information was incorrect. Instead, Other Ocean Interactive will be distributing free download codes to fans via its Twitter account, on IDARB.com and through live streams in the run up to its February launch. The game will be available to all Xbox One users in February and will be free to Xbox Live Gold subscribers.
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