LONDON, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Queensberry Promotions ("Queensberry"), a leading boxing promotion company founded by Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren, has entered into a landmark multi-year media rights agreement with DAZN, the world's sport entertainment platform. This historic deal will make DAZN the exclusive home of Queensberry's elite boxing events, giving fans around the world unparalleled access to the sport's biggest match-ups.
From April 2025, Queensberry's star-studded stable, which includes heavyweight champions Daniel Dubois, Zhilei Zhang, Fabio Wardley and Moses Itauma, alongside middleweight sensation Hamzah Sheeraz and leading female boxer Chantelle Cameron, will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN.
Harnessing DAZN's cutting-edge technology and expansive reach to amplify its events, fighters and brand on an international scale, Queensberry will cement its position as a global leader in boxing.
A watershed moment in boxing's broadcasting history, Queensberry joins Matchroom, Golden Boy Promotions and Misfits on DAZN, where fans can enjoy over 150 premium fight nights every year. Unifying these promoters under a single global broadcast partner opens the doors for some of the sport's most anticipated match-ups.
George Warren, Queensberry Promotions CEO: "This is a hugely proud moment for Queensberry, as we join forces with leading platform DAZN on an exclusive basis. Queensberry has undergone an unprecedented growth period over the past 18 months, and firmly established ourselves as a leading promotional and events company. Now with DAZN in our corner, we can further accelerate our positioning on a global scale. This deal is also fantastic news for boxing fans across the world as we combine our best-in-class stable of fighters with what we consider to be the most ambitious streaming platform in sport."
Frank Warren, Queensberry Promotions Founder and Chairman: "I could not be more pleased that Queensberry is joining DAZN. This is a brilliant move for our fighters and, most importantly, for the fans. Their ambition and passion for the sport of boxing aligns perfectly with that of our own and we now look forward to putting on the biggest nights possible together."
Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO: "We are thrilled to welcome Queensberry Promotions to DAZN as we continue our mission to bring the best sports entertainment to fans worldwide. Queensberry's reputation for delivering elite fighters and thrilling events aligns perfectly with DAZN's commitment to innovation and growth in the sports media space. Together, we're setting a new standard for boxing entertainment, and we couldn't be more excited for what the future holds."
Pete Oliver, DAZN Group CEO of DAZN boxing business: "This deal makes DAZN the undisputed Global Home of Boxing. We offer boxing promoters something no other broadcaster is able to deliver – international reach, unmatched production and an innovative, future-proof product. With Queensberry joining our roster and a guaranteed 150 fights per year, fights fans will not need to go anywhere else from April 2025."
This partnership marks a bold step forward in boxing's digital evolution, bringing the sport into a new era of accessibility, growth, and global fan engagement. By uniting some of boxing's most iconic promotions on a single platform, DAZN is fostering a new landscape in which great fights are not only possible but can be expected by fans across the globe.
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DAZN AND QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCE HISTORIC GLOBAL MEDIA RIGHTS DEAL
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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global game development and publishing company Smilegate today announced that their survival RPG adventure IfSunSets will officially launch globally in Early Access on November 5, 2024 for PC via Steam for $19.99 USD. A 10% Early Access discount ($17.99 USD) will be available until November 18. The debut release from indie studio POLYMORPH, IfSunSets' Early Access period will include both single-player and Online Co-Op, with English, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese languages supported.
Check out the Brand-New Early Access Trailer HERE
"Our small team of eight is dedicated to building a polished game that provides something truly new within the survival genre." said Byunghun Cho, CEO of POLYMORPH. "In September, we conducted a Playtest for IfSunSets and gathered valuable user feedback. Based on these insights, we will be incorporating various improvements and new content into the Early Access version. Key features and updates to be added in Early Access include the World Selection Mode, skill system improvements, night defense improvements, bug fixes and more."
The survival RPG adventure boasts immersive day-and-night cycles, each offering distinct gameplay experiences. During the day, players must make the most of every moment as they explore the abundant island to hunt, farm, fish, gather resources, craft materials, build fortifications, and level up through intense action-packed combat against ancient bosses and cursed monsters. As night falls, gameplay transforms from RPG adventure to survival horror, unleashing swarms of spine-chilling monsters that relentlessly stalk the player in an undead invasion. Surviving until the morning becomes the sole objective once the sun sets, with every decision made during the day being essential to achieving this goal.
"We've ensured there's a satisfying amount of content available at launch and plan to expand it further throughout Early Access," continued Cho. "We'll continue optimizing and improving the game while prioritizing community feedback. Our aim is to expand both the depth and breadth of the experience to make IfSunSets truly shine."
Early Access for IfSunSets, specifically, will feature five different game modes: "Standard MODE," in which zombies appear; "Safe Night MODE," a world without zombies; "Custom MODE," which allows players to tweak the world to their liking; and two additional modes—Easy and Hard—with zombies present. Additionally, Key Features of the core IfSunSets experience include:
The team at POLYMORPH plans to add even more new features and gameplay elements following the official Early Access launch, including Controller Support, a new area called the "Coastal Region," a new dungeon named the "Coastal Dungeon" and more.
For more information and to stay up to date on all of the latest news for IfSunSets, please visit the official website and follow the official game account on X/Twitter.
Assets are available [HERE] | Press kit is available [HERE]
About Smilegate
Smilegate is a global game development and publishing company headquartered in South Korea with regional offices in the United States, China, and Europe. Its flagship franchise 'CROSSFIRE,' is one of the largest and most successful franchises in gaming history. It has more than 1 billion registered users to date in PC and mobile platforms and over 8 million concurrent players globally. Its latest project, 'Lost Ark,' is an MMORPG that was released in South Korea in 2019 and was launched in North America and Europe in February, 2021. Lost Ark recorded the second-highest number for concurrent players ever tracked on Steam with over 1.32M. Learn more by visiting Smilegate.com
About POLYMORPH
POLYMORPH is a VFX creative studio founded in 2019 and based in Seoul, South Korea, with expertise in 3D content for films, TV, commercials, VR, and virtual humans. Leveraging its extensive experience in 3D asset production, POLYMORPH developed IfSunSets, a survival RPG adventure game now available globally on PC. As a forward-thinking studio, POLYMORPH is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of visual creativity in future projects. Learn more by visiting Polymorph.com. Learn more by visiting https://www.polymorph-studios.com/
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IMMERSIVE SURVIVAL RPG IFSUNSETS LAUNCHES IN EARLY ACCESS ON NOVEMBER 5
