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Seattle, Wash – (June 23, in the year of our Lord 2022) - Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Torus Games are delighted to confirm that upcoming tennis simulator Matchpoint – Tennis Championships includes cross-platform multiplayer. Players can truly put their tennis skills to the test as they rally with friends and challenge competitors across multiple platforms.

Join Producer Kevin McIntosh and Game Designer Dave McIntosh as they discuss all things Matchpoint and delve into some of the features that players will experience in their journey to becoming World #1. From choosing the right coach to implementing the best play style, this second Developer Diary video provides insight into the game's true-to-life tennis tactics that will test players' skills and decision-making. Whether it's career management or going racket to racket in the game's newly announced cross-platform multiplayer mode, Matchpoint – Tennis Championships is packed with exciting and dynamic features that combine to create an authentic tennis gameplay experience.

For prospective tennis champions keen to take the racket into their own hands, the game's demo is now available on Windows PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Experience the virtual courts in quick-play and tutorial mode or face up against a selection of the game's licensed players and rally with the likes of Nick Kyrgios, Amanda Anisimova and Kei Nishikori.

Matchpoint – Tennis Championships will be released with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass and will be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles (supported through Smart Delivery), PlayStation 4|5 and Windows PC on July 7, 2022. The title will be available on Nintendo Switch™ on October 20, 2022. Spinning with excitement? The tennis simulator game is now available for pre-order with a 10% discount on the Kalypso, Microsoft, and Sony stores!

Features

Enter the world of professional Tennis. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships offers a deep career mode featuring a unique merit-based ranking system.

Create your own 3D tennis star. Choose your look, fashion and play style with an array of customization options including true to life techniques such as left-or right-handed, onehanded or twohanded backhand.

Dominate the court as a tennis professional. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships features 16 real-life international tennis stars from the professional circuit, including Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori, Amanda Anisimova.

Fully customize your athlete and wearables. From rackets to clothing, the game features gear from all of tennis’ name-brands including Babolat, YONEX, HEAD, and many more. Unlock special equipment by winning competitive matches.

Master all strokes and shots in grand style. Determine the outcome of a rally by choosing the best technique for the time: top spin, flat, lob or slice shot.

Take on opponents in local or online matches. Play against a cunning AI or face your friends and rivals on the court via local sessions and online cross-play.

Study your rival’s moves and tactics. Watch your opponents and get to know their strengths and weaknesses to gain a tactical advantage before you even hit the court.

Practice makes perfect: hire a personal coach to hone your skills. Buff your strengths and diminish your weaknesses with an in-game coaching system of individual training modules.

Fine-tune your tactics in Practice and Mini-Game modes: Jump into a variety of mini-games to hone your perfect game and become a force to be reckoned with on the court.

Compete in exhibition matches at spectacular venues around the globe. Each court has its own characteristics; study your arenas of play and adapt your game to grass, clay and hard courts.

Replay mode. Breakpoint or deciding match point, capture your fiercest rallies on film and study the outcomes to improve your game.

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