COPENHAGEN ,January 28th, 2020 :5th Planet Games A/S (OAX: FIVEPG) is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with Finnish mobile game experts to further develop and launch the mobile game based on the smash hit television series Vikings.5th Planet Games is still the publisher of the game but teaming up with the Finnish company Quantum Shake as a sub-contractor which will allow5th Planet Games to fast-track development of the game as it will be developed using the Finnish company's existing game engine, which is a great match to the features of the Vikings game, says5th Planet Games CEOHenrik Nielsen . "I'm confident that the new partnership with Quantum Shake will produce a game worthy of the high expectations of the millions of Vikings fans worldwide," saysHenrik Nielsen . "This new partnership is an example of5th Planet Games following the new company strategy. Instead of only developing games in-house, we team up with the best possible external partners. We utilize their expert insight and in this instance their game engine. That gives the best odds for a successful end-product and spread our risk."5th Planet Games has a contract with the American media giantMGM allowing the development and publishing of a game based on the Vikings television series which since 2013 has spellbound millions of viewers worldwide and is presently airing its sixth season. According to Parrot Analytics, Vikings is one of the top two "The Most In-Demand Series Overall" in the world. Episodes have reached more than 10 million viewers across all platforms. The sixth season will probably be the last of the current setup, but the fans are not being abandoned. A new storyline is planned in a sequel series titled "Vikings: Valhalla" which is currently in development forNetflix . The Vikings game is expected to be launched on mobile platforms inAugust 2020 . "The time is right to finish the game and give the fans what they want," saysHenrik Nielsen . "We have the right idea, the right team and the right game engine." About5th Planet Games :5th Planet Games is a mobile games developer and publisher located inCopenhagen andBerlin . We cooperate with strong IP´s as the Adventures of Tintin and premium sports brands asCristiano Ronaldo andNyjah Huston . We are proud to expand the world of the Vikings TV series, the legendary gameDoodle Jump and Dawn of the Dragons. For more information see www.5thplanetgames.com or contact CEOHenrik Nielsen +45 27 200 200.
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