Research and Destroy Update Adds New Features, Improvements, and Optimizations for All Platforms

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (September 1, 2022) - Spike Chunsoft, Inc. and RESEARCH and DESTROY developer Implausible Industries today announced the release of the "Statistically Significant Update". The update, which is available beginning today, adds a wide variety of features and improvements requested by fans, in addition to numerous fixes and optimizations to RESEARCH and DESTROY on all platforms.

NEW! Co-op from the start: The most-requested feature by fans was the ability to play co-op from the start. Both online and split screen co-op play are now available from the beginning of the very first campaign.

NEW! Per-player difficulty settings: Opinions vary on the challenge RESEARCH and DESTROY provides to players. For those overwhelmed by the might of Supernatural forces and for those seeking an even higher challenge, we've added a Difficulty slider in the Options. This setting is available to both players in co-op either online or in split screen, allowing all players to RESEARCH and DESTROY at a difficulty level they can enjoy.

NEW! PS4-PS5 Crossplay: Players on PS4 can now join forces online with those on PS5 (and vice versa, of course).

NEW! PS5: import of PS4 save games: Players upgrading from PS4 to PS5 can bring their RAD save games along. (Although the system region must be the same for both consoles).

NEW! XboxOne / XboxOne S at 60fps: Players on Xbox One and Xbox One S can now enjoy the improved game at 60fps (with dynamic resolution) when playing in single player or online.

IMPROVED! Attack cameras during the Supernatural Turn: Players are now given “Opt-in” views when controlling the free camera when Supernaturals attack. This gives the player more control over how they can view the Supernatural turn. If the player leaves the camera controls untouched, the camera will still automatically show any attacks.

NEW Options: The update provides Color Blindness correction and Vibration scaling options on all platforms. The PC version of the game includes new video options.

Improved: Increased text size for better legibility on Switch and other handheld screens.

In addition, the update brings improved network performance, rendering performance, and fixes to all platforms.

We hope that the Statistically Significant Update for RESEARCH and DESTROY will bring increased joy to both new and existing players of the game.

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About RESEARCH and DESTROY
All-new strategic shooting powered by Super Science. RESEARCH and DESTROY (RAD) is a turn-based action game with simultaneous local or online co-op. Take control of three brilliant Super Scientists as you RESEARCH and develop strange new weapons and gadgets to DESTROY the Supernatural hordes that have all but crushed humanity.

• Research: Gain fresh insight into the Supernatural threat via battlefield vivisections, then develop radical upgrades for each weird weapon and fascinating gadget.
  
• Destroy: Plan ahead, then run-and-gun in a combination of turn-based strategy and real-time shooting--every second counts.
  
• Co-Op: Tailor your scientists' appearance, then drop in or out of online and local co-op with friends at any time.
  
• Campaign: Adapt your guerilla science tactics to manage the campaign map and seek the Supernatural source--no two playthroughs are the same.

In 2017, an in-development version of RESEARCH and DESTROY was shown at BitSummit, Japan's premier independent gaming festival celebrating independent game developers and development, The title was honored with the BitSummit Popular Selection Award, as chosen by attendees of the event.

Learn more about RESEARCH and DESTROY on the Dev Blog and official Discord server. Download the demo on Steam, Nintendo eShop, or PlayStation Store.

About Implausible Industries
Based in Tokyo, Japan, Implausible Industries was formed in 2013 by a handful of highly-experienced game developers from across the globe. RESEARCH and DESTROY is the studio's first original title. More information about Implausible Industries is available at implausibleindustries.com.

Game Specifications

TITLE: RESEARCH and DESTROY
PLATFORM: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Game Pass), Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Steam (PC). Download only.
RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2022
MSRP: USD $19.99
GENRE: Turn-based Action
PLAYERS: 1-2 Players (Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op)
WEBSITE: rad-official.com
ESRB RATING: E10+
LANGUAGES: English, French (France / Canada), Italian, German, Spanish (Spain / Latin America), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional)
DEVELOPER: Implausible Industries
COPYRIGHT: ©Implausible Industries. ©Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to and Published by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and Spike Chunsoft, Inc.

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