On 24 October 2024, players will be able to jump on board [i]Flint: Treasure of Oblivion[/i], an epic narrative and tactical adventure taking place at a time when piracy was at its peak. Here, you can learn more about Savage Level, the studio behind this unique game! [h2]The studio’s origins: a story of two brothers[/h2] First and foremost, Savage Level is a family story. Its founders – Aurélien and Maxime Josse – are brothers. As early as the 2010s, they worked together at Tindalos Interactive, the first studio co-created by Aurélien, which released games like Aliens Dark Descent and Battlefleet Gothic Armada. One day, the pair decided to embark on a new shared adventure: “[i]We knew that we could work together, and all the stars were aligned,[/i]” Maxime told us. In May 2021, Savage Level was born. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44962209/f0b613528744dfaef33d35de2cf015f837b29e78.png[/img] And how did the name come about? In Maxime’s words: “[i]We’re both fans of Rage Against The Machine. One day, while driving, I was listening to a song with the lyrics ‘take ’em to the seventh level’. I heard ‘savage level’, and I thought ‘that sounds awesome!’ It’s like a video game level that’s beyond hard. Later, I realized that I’d misheard, but it didn’t matter, because the name is cool.[/i]” The developers decided to set up their studio at an amazing industrial site in the Butte-aux-Cailles neighborhood of Paris, where they began their work. When it came to choosing a publisher, Savage Level instinctively turned to Microids for two main reasons. “[i]Microids’ plans to extend their publishing line closely matched what we had to offer,[/i]” said Maxime. “[i]What’s more, we’ve been inspired by comic art to tell the story of [/i]Flint: Treasure of Oblivion[i], and the group Média-Participations, which Microids is part of, is one of the mainstays of the Franco-Belgian comic book scene.[/i]” [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44962209/b6cd3439a3bf3c7669c6dd93a6cef99593262c9d.png[/img] [h2]A talented team guided by values[/h2] Today, the studio Savage Level is formed of 25 people, working in various roles ranging from production to 3D modeling and audio. The third brother of the Josse family – Kristen – is also on the team, working in game design. Heading up the studio are Aurélien, a graphics nerd, who takes care of the production side, while Maxime manages the company’s operations. The pair work in perfect synergy. “[i]We’ve built everything together; we have loads of shared references,[/i]” Maxime enthused. “[i]He only needs to say a few words, and I instantly know what he means. Having that kind of relationship saves so much time.[/i]” [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44962209/44ce0fe33fbefa0d03c9bce8b3bc2a7615922c09.png[/img] The team is built on strong values. In respect of the team itself, the focus is on inclusiveness. Everybody is welcome at Savage Level, whatever their background or beliefs. “[i]For us, it’s all about people,[/i]” stated Maxime. “[i]We founded this studio primarily to enable people to make a living doing something that they love.[/i]” Their values also extend to the players: “[i]We’re not interested in using ploys to get people hooked and spend their money. Our ambition is to create rich worlds that players will enjoy.[/i]” [i]Flint: Treasure of Oblivion[/i] will be the first game developed by Savage Level, which is set for release on 24 October. But that certainly doesn’t mean it’s a title designed by beginners! Savage Level’s team includes people with more than 25 years of experience in the business. “[i]Collectively, we’ve contributed to more than a hundred games in the past, including both indy and triple A titles,[/i]” pointed out Maxime. The team is preparing an exceptional pirate adventure that breaks new ground with its combat mechanics and comic book-style narrative design. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44962209/621e0862eb572ef06af7d518f805c1e619a33fef.png[/img] 🏴‍☠️ [b]Wishlist Flint: Treasure of Oblivion now[/b] https://store.steampowered.com/app/2366130 📬 [b]Stay connected![/b] [url=https://twitter.com/PlayFlintGame]Flint Official Twitter[/url] - [url=https://twitter.com/Microids_off]Twitter[/url] - [url=https://www.facebook.com/microids/]Facebook[/url] - [url=https://www.instagram.com/microids_official/]Instagram[/url] - [url=https://tiktok.com/@flint.game]Flint Official TikTok[/url] - [url=https://www.tiktok.com/@microids]TikTok[/url] - [url=https://discord.gg/microids]Discord[/url]