HYBE IM to publish Bonfire Studios’ Project Torch in Japan, Korea

In 2016, Bonfire Studios was established by Rob Pardo, who previously served as the chief creative officer and lead designer of World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment, along with Nick Carpenter, a former executive art director at Blizzard, and Min Kim, a former CEO of Nexon America. This team, among others, founded Bonfire Studios. The company has since received around $25 million in funding from Riot Games and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer launches in Early Access on January 23

In the Pre-Release edition of the game, you can experience the narrative unfold until approximately the halfway point, with an emphasis on “Spirit Point Battles” and custom car tuning. There are over 200 rivals, each with their distinct storylines, 50 playable vehicles, and more than 180 kilometers of the Shuto Expressway for racing. A fresh addition to the series, player progression mechanics, is also included in the Pre-Release version.