INTRODUCTION
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a platform battle royale game developed by Mediatonic and published by Devolver Digital. It was released for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4 on 4 August 2020. The game is planned for eventual release on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.[2]
Up to 60 players control jellybean-like creatures and compete against each other in a series of challenges, such as obstacle courses or tag. Many different courses have been added since the game was first released; the minority are team-based, while many require not falling into slime on a spinning, floating platform with obstacles designed to knock players in and waiting for a specified number of others to be eliminated, but most are obstacle courses that involve players racing to get to the finish line as soon as possible, lest they are eliminated—starting at 40, there is a limited number of players that can qualify, and the number lowers as rounds progress. Eventually, the number of players get down to one, the player who is crowned the winner.
RELEASES
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout was announced at E3 in June 2019[14] and was released on 4 August 2020 for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4.[57][58] Several updates ensued for the first season[59][60][61][62] and on 8 October 2020, the medieval-themed second season was released.[63] The success prompted more hiring.[36][64]
The Chinese company Bilibili announced in August 2020 that it would be developing a mobile version for Android and iOS that would be exclusive to China.[65][66]
In February 2021, Fall Guys was announced for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, scheduled for mid 2021.[67][68] However, in April 2021, these versions of the game were delayed indefinitely, citing greater focus on cross-compatibility among all versions of the game.[2]
On 22 March 2021, Season 4 was released with a future theme but a 1980s retro style,[69][70] with new rounds, a squad mode, and daily challenges.[40][71]
In March 2021, Mediatonic and its parent company were acquired by Epic Games, subsequently absorbing features of Fortnite and Rocket League into Fall Guys since then. According to Mediatonic, Epic Games have praised Mediatonic for the success of Fall Guys and began supporting their goals since the game became successful.Mediatonic later announced that they will focus on adding cross-platform compatibility for all versions of Fall Guys,[73][74] utilising resources from games such as Fortnite that became available after acquisition by Epic Games.[74] The focus for adding cross-platform compatibility to Fall Guys was stated by Mediatonic to be one of their highest priorities for the game, explaining that "players will be able to stumble in harmony with their pals, regardless of their platform of choice".[74]
On 18 November 2021, Mediatonic announced through their Twitter and the Fall Guys website that Epic Games Accounts will be required in Season 6 allowing cross-platform progression between PS4 and Steam and for the ability to have custom names for Steam players.[75] It was also announced that Lobbies & Friends Lists will arrive later in Season 6, unlocking the ability to play with any on any platform linked to their Epic Games Account.[75]
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