‘Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024’ new official videogame for Olympic Games Paris 2024 to launch in June
16 April 2024 – nWay is excited to announce today the upcoming launch of Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024, a hybrid casual sports and simulation game that merges city-building with the Olympic Games Paris 2024 sport events to bring exciting gameplay for fans of the world’s foremost multi-sports event. Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 is published by nWay under license from the International Olympic Committee, and will launch globally in June 2024 for Android and iOS devices and PC.
Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 will feature 12 Olympic sports that players unlock through constructing and managing their own personalized virtual cities. The game will include 12 thrilling mini-games based on sporting events featured at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, including classics such as swimming, 100-meter dash, fencing, and artistic gymnastics. In addition, Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 will include a game based on breaking, marking the first time the sport will be included as an official Olympic event and offering a modern twist to the experience.
Players will compete for gold medals at each sporting event within Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024, celebrating the triumphs and competitive spirit of the Olympic Games. As players progress through the game, they can unlock and customize their own host city, building it with unique charm and benefits. Benefits unlocked by building the city include resources used to improve athletes’ training, making them more competitive in the mini-games. Through skillful management and success in the sporting events, players can earn in-game Fan points, which are used for leveling up venues and upgrading buildings in their city.
Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 enters into soft launch this month. Pre-registration via the app store or website will unlock exclusive in-game digital items. Collectible fans will also be able to claim a free Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 digital collectible pin of the iconic Paris 2024 mascot later this year.
Kristen Salvatore, co-CEO of nWay, commented: “Is there any more exciting and true representation of the thrill of competition than the Olympic Games? We at nWay are excited to announce our upcoming game in celebration of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 was developed with the IOC to capture the spirit of the Olympics and bring it to players everywhere.”
Elisabeth Allaman, Deputy Managing Director of the IOC Department overseeing this licensing deal, said: "Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 encapsulates the Olympic spirit and global appeal of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. By integrating iconic Olympic sports and introducing innovative elements like breaking, the game reflects the Olympics' commitment to promoting diversity and modernity while inspiring excellence and camaraderie among participants. We are pleased to bring this innovative gaming experience to fans worldwide."
Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 is developed by GlobalStep and Nvizzio Creations and published by nWay. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, GlobalStep is a leading global provider of technology services to the games industry from product design, development, localization, and customer support. Nvizzio Creations is an independent game development company based in Canada, specializing in the creation of video games and interactive entertainment software for personal computers, consoles, tablets, and mobile platforms.
To learn more about Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 and stay up to date with the latest developments, visit the official website at https://olympicsgo.nway.com, follow on X (Twitter) at https://twitter.com/nWayGames, and join the Discord server at http://discord.gg/nwaygames.
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About nWay
nWay, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is a leading San Francisco-based publisher and developer, specializing in creating exciting cross-platform games across various platforms. The company has a proven track record of delivering AAA-quality games on mobile and on console, such as Wreck League, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, Olympic Games Jam: Beijing 2022, and ChronoBlade. nWay is composed of leading developers and senior executives with decades of experience from global leaders across the video game industry. Backed by Animoca Brands, the nWay team has collectively contributed to over a dozen hits. For more information about nWay, visit www.nway.com.
About the IOC Global Licensing program
As part of the Olympic Agenda 2020 + 5 initiatives the IOC has also developed a global licensing program to strengthen and promote the Olympic brand, not only during the Olympic Games, but between the Games as well. The IOC’s core licensing programs also include The Olympic Collection, which aims to engage a young and active audience through unique branded products including apparel, toys and games, bags, stationery items and sports equipment, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Collections, which celebrate each upcoming edition of the Games, and include a wide range of accessories, souvenirs, fan gear and apparel. Through the sale of official merchandise, collectibles and souvenirs, the Olympic licensing programs offer fans a tangible connection to the Olympic Games and the Olympic values. Items can be explored and purchased from the official Olympic online shop.