BANDAI NAMCO Amusement Europe has secured the exclusive rights to Halo: Fireteam Raven, which it will distribute into the EMEA this summer.

Halo Halo

There will be limited numbers of the four-player version of the game, which has been hailed by some as the most groundbreaking out-of-home gaming experience in decades.

The game received its official launch in Chicago, US, last week and was created by Raw Thrills, in collaboration with Play Mechanix and 343 Industries. Up to four players take part in the events of the original Halo storyline from an all new perspective - the ODST soldiers of Fireteam Raven. The aim of the game is to provide cover fire and mission assistance for Master Chief and defeat fan-favourite enemies like the Covenant and Flood. The full arsenal of weapons from across the Halo universe is available to use, while players can enjoy 4K graphics on Play Mechanix’ NexaGen arcade game engine.

A massive dual 65ins screen panoramic display sets the stage as Fireteam Raven transports players into the world of Halo where they can get lost in the environmental cabinet, featuring force feedback ODST weapons and 5.1 surround sound. The legions of Halo faithful will be able to directly link to their Xbox Live accounts via Halo Waypoint and Halo: Fireteam Raven’s scanner interface to access exclusive stats and rewards.

“Halo: Fireteam Raven is, without a doubt, the most spectacular arcade simulator ever made. After years of development, it is now ready,” said Raw Thrills’ Eugene Jarvis at the launch event.

“We are excited to be part of this project and to be working with one of the biggest brands and game titles in the world, brought into the amusement market by Raw Thrills. We are certain this game will be a hit,” said James Anderson, commercial and sales director, BNAE.

Dave & Busters have the exclusive on the machine in the United States and Canada with general release in this region reported to be in the Autumn.