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GIGANTIC Launches First Major Update Exile in the North

GIGANTIC Launches First Major Update Exile in the North

Hardcore Action MOBA Delivers New Hero, Gameplay Improvements and Winter Themed Skins to Xbox One and Windows 10 Game Preview Program

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Thursday, January 19 – Perfect World and Motiga today announced that Exile in the North, the first major update for Gigantic, is now available on Xbox One and Windows 10. The demanding free-to-play high-action MOBA is currently in Open Beta Test as part of the Xbox Game Preview program and will be available on Arc (PC Windows) at a later date following successful testing.

GIGANTIC Launches First Major Update Exile in the North

The new GIGANTIC Exile in the North update features:

New Hero: Pakko

  • A huggable, playful giant who has no problem keeping cool in the heat of battle. The happy-go-lucky Pakko slides into action, pummeling foes with powerful paws while maneuvering around opponents with surprising agility.

New Winter Themed Skins:

  • Pakko – “I’m Tido!”
  • Wu – “Mercy Gi”
  • Wu – “Shadow’s Chill”
  • Tripp – “Citadel of Frost”
  • Tripp – “Shock Therapy”

New Winter Themed Weapon Skins

  • Wu – “Mark of Corruption”
  • Tripp – “Icicle Shards”

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Watch the Gigantic Exile in the North Pakko Video:

Exile in the North also features several gameplay and quality of life improvements, including more generous end-of-match Crown Boosts and the addition of Honor Bonuses for players who battle shorthanded to the bitter end despite teammate disconnections and drops.  Hero Mastery Skins are also now available to unlock as you play and master each Hero.

This is just the beginning of Exile in the North. More exciting items release weekly as part of the updateFor complete patch notes, please visit here.

Related: GIGANTIC Enters Open Beta on Xbox One and Windows 10

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