How would YOU like to own your very own life-sized, scale version of the Kid's lifelong friend, the Cael Hammer?! Well, we've commissioned a beautiful replica from the masters at Volpin Props, and we're GIVING IT AWAY!

To enter, all you have to do is subscribe to the Supergiant Blast, our monthly email newsletter where we give you the inside scoop about what we're up to. Already a subscriber? Then, you're all set! We'll select the lucky winner after October 20, 2018.

WATCH: This video reveals the meticulous craft and attention-to-detail that went into this stunning piece!

The real-life hammer features fine details above and beyond the original!


Here's a quick Q&A about the sweepstakes:

Q: Wait, you're giving away the Cael Hammer?! How do I sign up?
A: We are, indeed! To have a chance to win, just make sure you've subscribed to our Supergiant Blast newsletter by October 20, 2018. We'll announce the lucky winner in a subsequent installment!

Q: So I can just subscribe to the Blast for the contest, then unsubscribe after?
A: Sure! The Supergiant Blast is meant for you. If you don't like it, unsubscribe; we'd appreciate any other feedback!

Q: Hypothetically speaking, were I to win, could I... smash stuff with it?
A: Please, no! This is a life-size replica designed for display, not for destruction. We want to make absolutely sure it finds a warm and loving home.

Q: Are there any restrictions on who can enter?
A: There's always a catch, right...? This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. As each country tends to have its own unique laws and regulations around these types of giveaways, this restriction was the only way we could make this giveaway happen. Our alternative was not to do it at all, and we decided to do it. We appreciate your understanding in this.

Q: Do you happen to have a big, long block of legalese containing the rest of the rules of the giveaway spelled out in meticulous detail?
A: Why, yes, we do, here you go!

Supergiant Games Prize Giveaway Official Rules

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.

SUPERGIANT GAMES, LLC (“SUPERGIANT GAMES”) IS GIVING AWAY AS PART OF A GIVEAWAY PROMOTION (THE “GIVEAWAY”) ONE CUSTOM-MADE REPLICA OF THE "CAEL HAMMER" - A WEAPON FROM OUR GAME, BASTION (THE “CAEL HAMMER” IS THE “PRIZE”, AND MAY ALSO BE REFERRED TO AS THE “HAMMER”).

THESE RULES (“RULES”) SET FORTH THE RULES GOVERNING THE GIVEAWAY AND CONTAIN IMPORTANT TERMS GOVERNING YOUR PARTICIPATION AND OBLIGATIONS SHOULD YOU BE A WINNER. PLEASE READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY AND YOU ARE WARNED THAT YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF A PRIZE UNDER THIS GIVEAWAY WILL REQUIRE THAT YOU GRANT SUPERGIANT GAMES CERTAIN RIGHTS AND LICENSES IN ORDER FOR YOU TO OBTAIN SUCH PRIZE.

  1. Eligibility: This Giveaway is open to anyone who is a subscriber to our Supergiant Games monthly newsletter (“the Supergiant Blast”) who are subscribers anytime during the time period from between September 28th, 2018 and October 19th, 2018 who are also legal residents of the United States of America (all such subscribers are “Eligible Participants”) and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of Supergiant Games, LLC., its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees, are not eligible to participate in the Giveaway. The Giveaway is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the Giveaway is void where prohibited.
  2. Acknowledgement of Rules and Withdrawal: These rules (“Rules”) govern the operation of the Giveaway and YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT PRIZES ARE AWARDED SUBJECT TO THESE RULES. If you do not wish to be considered in the drawing, please contact Supergiant via email at info@supergiantgames.com and Supergiant will not enter you in the drawing.
  3. How to Enter: All Eligible Participants are automatically entered in the Giveaway, but if you are not an Eligible Participant, you may enter the Giveaway by mailing a postcard to Supergiant Games, LLC at 521 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 with your name, an active email address where Supergiant Games can contact you, a statement that such postcard is an entry for the Cael Hammer giveaway promotion. All who enter via postcard are also an “Eligible Participant.” All postcard entries must be received by October 19th, 2018 at 11:59pm PST to be eligible for a chance to receive the Prize.
  4. Prize: All Eligible Participants will be entered into a drawing where one Hammer will be awarded to an Eligible Participant. The one Eligible Participant who is awarded the Prize is deemed the “Winner.” No cash or other prize substitution is permitted except at Supergiant Games’ discretion. The Prize is nontransferable. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by any Winner is permitted. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for Supergiant Games to use Winner’s name, entry, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Giveaway, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes, without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent to or by Winner for Supergiant’s marketing and public relations purposes. In order for an Eligible Participant to receive a Prize, such Eligible Participant must sign Supergiant’s waiver and release form for the benefit of Supergiant Games that also addresses terms and obligations consistent with these Rules so that Supergiant Games has a written and signed agreement with a Winner.
  5. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of Eligible Participants at the time of drawing.
  6. Winner Selection and Notification: Winners will be selected by a random selection from all eligible entries under the supervision of Supergiant Games sometime after October 20th, 2018. Winner will be notified by five (5) days following selection of Winner via the email address that Supergiant has on file for such Winner. Supergiant Games shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the applicable prize within five (5) days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the Prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Giveaway is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT SUPERGIANT GAMES’ SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
  7. Terms & Conditions: Supergiant Games reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Giveaway should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond Supergiant Games’ control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Giveaway. In such case, Supergiant Games may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Supergiant Games. Supergiant Games reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway or website or violates these Rules. Supergiant Games has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Giveaway.
  8. Limitation of Liability: By participating in the Giveaway, You agree to release and hold harmless Supergiant Games and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from your participation in the Giveaway and/or your acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any Prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Giveaway; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of entries.
  9. Disputes: THIS GIVEAWAY IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT RESPECT TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Giveaway, you agree that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between you and Supergiant Games, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in California having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Giveaway). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
  10. Winners List: To obtain a copy of both Winners’ name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail Your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Supergiant Games, LLC at 521 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 and you will receive such copy sometime after December 31, 2018.


September 27th, 2018

Marketing Artist @ Supergiant

Update 26-oct-2018: Thanks to everyone who applied for the marketing artist position. At this point we're no longer seeking new applicants. Should we have any additional job opportunities in the future, we'll post about it here and via @SupergiantGames.

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We’re seeking a talented artist to work with us on a temporary basis to create marketing art materials. The ideal candidate is a proficient graphic designer with video editing experience and good instincts for how to present our games in different contexts, such as digital storefronts and social media. This is a part-time position that could work remotely or on-site at our San Francisco studio. The contract period is four months minimum with the possibility of renewal.
Turns out, the more games you make, the more marketing art you need!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Compose high-quality marketing art consistent with the look and feel of Supergiant, often using pre-existing assets and under tight deadlines.
  • Create digital store art based on requirements and best practices of the respective platforms.
  • Update / re-author game trailers for digital storefronts and social media.

About the Candidate:

  • Proficiency with After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Experience using video software such as Premiere or Final Cut.
  • Experience creating animated .GIF/MP4 loops a plus.
  • Organized, efficient, and able to work autonomously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Good at taking or asking for direction.
  • Graphic Design/UX background a plus.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, flexibility in your work hours, option to work remotely, and the opportunity to work as part of a tight-knit, creative team. To apply, please send an email to jobs@supergiantgames.com with the subject line "Marketing Artist". Include a link to your portfolio as the first line, and your resume in the body of the email (no attachments please).

Please be aware that a paid art test may be requested as part of the evaluation process for the position. We will be accepting applications for this position until October 26, and will follow up with prospective candidates by early November.

We were so excited to let you know Bastion is just a download away for your Nintendo Switch, we made this handy image!

Get it now on the Nintendo eShop! ($14.99)


Bastion
is our original action RPG set in a lush imaginative world, in which players must create and fight for civilization’s last refuge as a mysterious narrator marks their every move. To date, it's sold millions of copies worldwide and earned more than 100 industry accolades. We faithfully adapted and optimized this latest version for Nintendo's wonderful gaming console, so it's perfect for your living room or for playing on the go.

The first version of the game launched waaay back in 2011, when we were still working from the living room of a house! It's been a real treat for us to revisit the world and rediscover the secrets of the Calamity after all this time, and we hope you feel much the same. And, thank you! Your support over the years has made everything possible for us.

We're thrilled to announce that, by popular demand (and there has been a lot), Bastion and Transistor are coming soon to the Switch! Each title has been faithfully adapted and optimized for Nintendo's latest game console, and will soon be available on the Nintendo eShop.

Play them at PAX! PAX West takes place Aug. 31 - Sep. 3 in Seattle. If you're there, visit us at booth 1520 to try both titles before they launch on the Nintendo eShop! We'll also have new Bastion and Transistor merchandise.

About Bastion

Our debut game is an original action RPG set in a lush imaginative world, in which players must create and fight for civilization’s last refuge as a mysterious narrator marks their every move. To date, it's sold millions of copies worldwide and earned more than 100 industry awards and accolades.

Bastion arrives on the Nintendo eShop on September 13, 2018 for $14.99.

About Transistor

Our second title is a sci-fi themed action RPG that invites you to wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as you fight through a stunning futuristic city. Transistor likewise was a critical and commercial hit, also earning more than 100 awards and accolades!

Transistor arrives on the Nintendo eShop on November 1, 2018 for $19.99.

Bastion and Transistor for the Switch mark the first time our games will be available on a Nintendo platform. Several of us from our small team grew up playing classic Nintendo game systems, dating all the way back to the Nintendo Entertainment System in the '80s, so it feels good to have finally had a chance to bring our games to Nintendo's latest and in many ways greatest console. We're grateful to our long-time collaborators at BlitWorks and Confetti for their efforts bringing over Bastion and Transistor, respectively.

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P.S.: With Bastion and Transistor coming to the Switch, you might be wondering, what about our third and latest game, Pyre? The thing is, our games are built on our own custom tech so it's not a small undertaking for us to bring them to new platforms. So, while we haven't ruled anything out for the future, currently we don't have plans to bring Pyre to other platforms. We appreciate the interest, and are looking forward to seeing the response to Bastion and Transistor on the Switch!

Well this one sure took us long enough, seeing as Bastion just celebrated its seventh birthday on July 20! But, from the better-late-than-never department, we're pleased to announce this beautiful new boxed edition of our very first game! Pre-order today for the PlayStation 4 or PS Vita.

This isn't the final packaging but it should be pretty close!

We're grateful to the folks at Limited Run Games for collaborating with us on this latest version. The game itself is identical to what's available for download on the respective platforms -- it's the recipient of more than 100 industry awards, and to date it's sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. And now, you can have it in a physical box for posterity, complete with a brand-new, jam-packed, full-color instruction booklet we created exclusively for this release.

Here's an excerpt from the all-new instruction manual for Bastion.

We're connoisseurs of classic game instruction manuals here at Supergiant, so it was a real pleasure to get to design one in the spirit of the booklets we grew up reading cover-to-cover.

To those who've been asking us for a physical edition of Bastion over the years, thank you for all your interest and support, and we hope you love the result! And, happy seventh birthday to our first game!!

Ever since our studio started back in 2009, we've mostly relied on social media such as Twitter to stay in touch with our players and keep you posted about what we're up to. Today we'd like to let you in on a simple alternative: our mailing list, the Supergiant Blast! Sign up right here in just a few seconds.

Join our mailing list and get the inside scoop on all things Supergiant!

We've made limited use of an email mailing list over the years for announcements and special offers. With the Supergiant Blast, we want to bring you an even closer look at what we're working on. Our mailing list subscribers will be the first to hear about any new games we're making, and will get access to exclusive deals on our original merchandise and inside looks at our studio.

We're kicking off the Supergiant Blast later this month! Sign up by June 25 if you want to get the first installment. We've also updated each of our games on Steam to include quick links to our sign-up page. Beyond that, we've got a lot of exciting stuff in the works here these days! We'll be looking forward to telling you all about it in the weeks and months to come.

April 4th, 2018

Ti'zo is Here!

Fresh from the Downside comes Ti’zo, the Nightwings' venerable drive-imp, and he would be delighted to have a warm and comforting new home. Especially if fish is a staple of your household diet. Adopt him for yourself at our online store.

Ti'zo is finally here, and looking for a new home!

Folks attending PAX East 2018 this week can get him direct from us at our booth 19091. If you happen to be at the show, stop by our booth and say hi to members of our team!

This will be our eighth consecutive PAX East!


Update 18-apr-2018: Thanks to everyone who applied for the 2D environment artist position. At this point we're no longer seeking new applicants. Should we have any additional job opportunities in the future, we'll post about it here and via @SupergiantGames.

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Our art team is growing! In addition to our contract position for a 3D character artist, we’re seeking a 2D environment artist to join us and help make the worlds of our games more beautiful and atmospheric than ever before. This is an on-site, full-time position at our studio in San Francisco.

From Caelondia to Cloudbank to the Downside, we've transported our players to a variety of vibrant worlds. We want YOU to help us keep us keep going!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Art Director to create shippable environment assets; from concepting, to painting and integrating into our pipeline, to final polish.
  • Collaborate with Art and Design teams to ‘beautify' maps, levels, and environments in accordance with the creative goals and technical requirements; taking environments from graybox design to final quality.
  • Assisting with marketing and promotional art.
  • Occasionally take on additional art duties as necessary.

About the Candidate:

  • Excellent environment art, with a strong sense of color and composition.
  • Experience with beautification and environmental set dressing.
  • Excellent digital art skills with an appreciation for traditional mediums.
  • Love for environmental worldbuilding, able to execute on isometric tilesets.
  • A distinct creative voice with ability to execute across a spectrum of styles.
  • Organized, responsible, and able to work autonomously.
  • Effective at and open-minded about communicating, learning, and teaching.
  • Effective at creatively and collaboratively problem solving.
  • Must be proficient in Photoshop. Experience with map editing tools a plus.

What we Offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k). Generous vacation policy.
  • Creative, open office in a great neighborhood.

To apply, please send an email to jobs@supergiantgames.com with the subject line "2D Environment Artist". Include a link to your portfolio as the first line, and your resume in the body of the email (no attachments please). Please provide a brief description of the following:

  1. What are your artistic inspirations?
  2. What changes might you make to improve the visual experience of one of our past titles?
  3. Your power animal. What is it?!

Please be aware that a paid art test may be requested as part of the evaluation process for the position. We will be accepting applications for this position until April 3, and will follow up with prospective candidates by mid-April.

Update 18-apr-2018: Thanks to everyone who applied for the 3D character artist position. At this point we're no longer seeking new applicants. Should we have any additional job opportunities in the future, we'll post about it here and via @SupergiantGames.

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Our art team is growing! In addition to our 2D environment artist position, we’re seeking a 3D character artist to join us in the creation of various characters and creatures for our next game. This is a full-time contract position with the option for working remotely.

We use 3D modeling to bring characters to life in our painterly worlds. Come help us create unforgettable characters!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Model and texture high-definition characters and creatures under the supervision of the 3D art lead.
  • Deliver on artistic / creative goals while adhering to production, gameplay, and performance requirements.
  • Occasionally assist with marketing / promotional art, and additional art duties.

About the Candidate:

  • Expert-level experience with zBrush.
  • Organized, responsible, and able to work autonomously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strong familiarity with Supergiant’s titles; general interest in video games.
  • Experience with 3DS Max, Maya, Mudbox and other 3D Suites.
  • Ability to rig a plus.
  • Knowledge of Python a plus.
  • Experience and interest in traditional art a plus.

We offer competitive compensation, flexibility in whether you work remotely or on site, and a collaborative environment where you’ll have many opportunities to make key contributions to our next project.

To apply, please send an email to jobs@supergiantgames.com with the subject line "3D Character Artist". Include a link to your portfolio in the first line, and your resume in the body of the email (no attachments please). In your note, please also provide brief responses to the following questions:

  1. What are your artistic inspirations?
  2. What changes might you make to improve the visual experience of one of our past titles?
  3. Your power animal. What is it?!

Please be aware that a paid art test may be requested as part of the evaluation process for the position. We will be accepting applications for this position until April 3, and will follow up with prospective candidates by mid-April.

February 15th, 2018

Happy Year of the Dog!

The Year of the Dog is off to a rollicking start for us here at Supergiant! We've got a couple of exciting new items plus a bit of news to mark the occasion.

Pyre Dog Hoodie

First, by EXTREMELY POPULAR DEMAND, we’re pleased to present the official Pyre Dog Hoodie. This high-quality garment is embroidered with the Eight Stars of the Rites, and sports the distinctive colors of the venerable Nightwings. Available in a variety of sizes. Visit our Pyre Dog Hoodie Store Page for more!

Pyre Original Soundtrack Triple LP Set

Next is something that’ll be a real treat for any fan of Pyre's critically acclaimed musical score. The vinyl edition of the Pyre Original Soundtrack by Darren Korb is a triple LP set in a beautiful tri-fold jacket with original artwork by Supergiant’s art director, Jen Zee. Visit our Pyre Soundtrack Triple LP Store Page for more on that one! And stay tuned for more Pyre merch later this year.

Pyre in the Steam Lunar New Year Sale

For good measure, right now you can pick up Pyre for 50% off during Steam's Lunar New Year Sale! We were happy to hear from many new players across the world over the holidays. We love hearing about your unique stories and relationships formed through the game.

New Accolades for Pyre

We're honored to see Pyre continue to be recognized in a variety of year-end award features, on top of all the accolades the game received last year:

Nominated for Sprite Award -- D.I.C.E. Awards
Honorable Mention for Innovation Award -- Game Developers Choice Awards
#5 Spot in Top 10 Games of 2017 -- Totalbiscuit
Nominated for Best RPG -- Hardcore Gamer
Nominated for Best Indie Game, Best Music -- NY Game Critics Circle Awards
Best Unconventional or Hybrid RPG -- RPG Fan
Most Original Game -- RPGGamer.com
Nominated for Best Emotional Game Design -- Emotional Games Awards
Best Sports Game -- ResetEra Games of the Year Awards 2017
Best Original Gameplay Design -- New Game Network

See You Soon!

We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead, and keeping plenty busy figuring out our next move. Our team's also been making the rounds these days since we're between projects -- for instance, Amir our studio director will be hosting a roundtable at D.I.C.E. on the subject of effective creative collaboration, and Camilo our 3D modeler and animation will be giving a GDC talk on building and animating characters in Transistor and Pyre. As for what's next for us, we promise to tell you all about it just as soon as we're ready!