All-new Collectible Card Game in Partnership with World of Darkness
Karlsruhe, Germany, September 1, 2023 | German games company Phoenix Games is joining forces with World of Darkness, the transmedia entertainment brand behind fantasy horror properties like Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, and more, to launch an immersive mobile collectible card game (CCG) named Vampire: The Masquerade – Clans of London. Fans of World of Darkness can anticipate their first taste of the game during PAX West (Seattle, September 1st to 4th, 2023).
Clans of London will be developed by Phoenix’ studio Well Played Games, situated in Leamington Spa in Great Britain. Well Played has developed the mobile version of Warhammer: Combat Cards with Games Workshop and is specialized in digital CCGs. Vampire: The Masquerade – Clans of London CCG promises to plunge players deep into the intricate and ominous universe of the World of Darkness, bringing together the lore’s rich narratives and the strategic depth of card-based gameplay. Leveraging Phoenix Games’ and Well Played Games’ expertise in mobile game development, Vampire: The Masquerade – Clans of London will provide players with a unique blend of storytelling, strategy, and artistry.
“Phoenix Games has a proven track record of creating engaging mobile experiences, making them the perfect partner to bring World of Darkness to the mobile CCG platform,” said Sean Greaney, Vice President of World of Darkness at Paradox Interactive. “Vampire: The Masquerade – Clans of London isn’t just a game; it’s an odyssey that beckons players to embrace the shadows, make strategic decisions, and immerse themselves in our story world’s signature thrilling tales.”
“We’ve been long time admirers of the World of Darkness, so this collaboration is something of a dream project for Phoenix Games,” remarked Klaas Kersting, CEO of Phoenix Games. “We’re honored to have the opportunity to bring the captivating narratives from World of Darkness to the fingertips of fans globally through Vampire: The Masquerade – Clans of London. Gamers can expect a product where storytelling finesse meets meticulous game design, capturing the essence of what makes this universe so compelling.”
While the global release of Vampire: The Masquerade – Clans of London is still on the horizon, enthusiasts will have the opportunity to get an exclusive early look at the game during PAX West. Eager players and fans alike should prepare themselves to be enthralled by this brand-new venture in the World of Darkness saga.
About World of Darkness
World of Darkness is a transmedia entertainment brand encompassing a number of modern fantasy horror franchises, including Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, and more. Through tabletop roleplaying games, video games, board games, literature, comic books, and more, these franchises tell mature stories in a dark supernatural fantasy layered over our modern world. Since 1991, World of Darkness has defined monster-perspective entertainment for a generation of fans. For more information visit www.worldofdarkness.com.
About Phoenix Games
Phoenix Games was founded by serial games entrepreneur and investor Klaas Kersting in 2019 with the mission to build a family of the world’s most talented game developers and service providers. Phoenix firmly believes that backing great companies with the freedom to create will yield exciting results for everyone. For more information visit: www.phoenixgames.com
About Well Played Games
Well Played Games is a small, fast and flexible team of video game developers based in Leamington Spa (UK), with a drive to create and support high-quality live games across multiple platforms. With bags of experience across numerous platforms, releasing successful games with some of the world’s biggest publishers, Well Played Games believes that creating a strong relationship with the players makes great games inevitable. For more information visit: www.wellplayed.games
