Welsh hit zombie horror Sker Ritual is continuing to build on its global success with the release of its latest chapter Tides of Terror, supported by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales.
Developed by Penarth-based Wales Interactive, Sker Ritual is a haunting zombie horror shooter inspired by Welsh folklore; a game that hit the ground running (and screaming) when it launched in April 2024. The game immediately stormed the global gaming charts, reaching the top 3 on Steam, top 5 on Xbox and top 10 on PlayStation, cementing its place as one of the world’s bestselling PC and console titles at launch and a major success story for Wales.
As a result of its initial success, Wales Interactive explored what could be possible for the future of the Sker Ritual universe, and became the first Games company to receive Creative Wales Production Funding, enabling them to build the game’s next chapter: Tides of Terror, a super charged expansion that introduces a whole new wave of gameplay, including a fresh map, new missions, new enemies and features such as voice chat, third person mode, cross-play and custom games.
Production Funding is a Creative Wales scheme designed to support the growth of Wales as a destination for world-class content. It provides financial support for Wales based film, TV, games and animation companies developing high-quality productions and original IP for international audiences.
The fund prioritises projects that create long-term skilled employment, champion sustainability and wellbeing in the production sector, and showcase Wales’ culture, language and geography.
For further information please select the following link Sker Ritual Levels Up: ‘Tides of Terror’ Expands Wales-Made Games Universe | GOV.WALES and Creative Wales Production Funding | Creative Wales.