Updated Mar 17, 2026 by PlayWay
Legal · February 5, 2018
Published by PlayWay
PlayWay S.A. outlines its strategic release schedule and market potential for the first half of 2018, focusing on a diverse portfolio of simulation and horror titles across PC, console, and mobile platforms. The primary objective is to provide transparency regarding upcoming product launches and the current consumer interest levels reflected in digital storefront metrics. The scope of the data covers global digital distribution, specifically targeting the PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Android, and iOS market segments. The release roadmap for the upcoming six months highlights ten major titles, including high-profile projects such as Agony, House Flipper, and Phantom Doctrine. Notably, the strategy emphasizes cross-platform expansion, with established hits like Gold Rush: The Game and Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 being ported to consoles and mobile devices to maximize lifecycle revenue. This multi-platform approach is a central component of the company’s growth strategy during this period. To quantify sales potential, the analysis utilizes Steam Wishlist data as a primary performance indicator. This methodology provides a transparent look at pre-release demand and long-term interest in existing titles. Leading the portfolio is Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 with over 200,000 wishlist additions, followed closely by the unreleased horror title Agony at approximately 170,000. Other significant contributors to the company's pipeline include House Flipper and UBOOT, which show strong pre-launch momentum. These figures serve as a benchmark for investor expectations, illustrating a robust pipeline of twenty-five titles with varying degrees of market penetration and anticipated commercial success.
Raport bieżący nr 10/2018 Data: 2018-02-05, godz. 20:03 Informacja dotycząca planowanych premier gier i aktualnego potencjału sprzedażowego Zarząd PLAYWAY S.A. z siedzibą w Warszawie („Spółka”), w nawiązaniu do raportów bieżących nr 6/2017 z dnia 31 stycznia 2017 roku, nr 56/2017 z dnia 2 sierpnia 2017 roku oraz nr 9/2018 z dnia 3 lutego 2018 roku przekazuje do publicznej wiadomości informacje o najważniejszych planowanych premierach gier w ciągu najbliższych sześciu miesięcy: 1. Agony (Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC); 2. Gold Rush The Game (Xbox One, Playstation 4); 3. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (Android, iOS); 4. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (Xbox One, Playstation 4); 5. House Flipper (PC); 6. Uboot (PC, Android, iOS); 7. The Works of Mercy (PC); 8. Soulblight (PC); 9. Farm Manager 2018 (PC); 10. Phantom Doctrine (PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4). Ponadto Spółka przekazuje informację o potencjale sprzedażowym portfela wydanych i planowanych do wydania gier (ilości zapisanych obecnie graczy w sklepie STEAM, w usłudze Wishlist): 1. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 - 200,788; 2. Agony - 170,263 (przed premierą); 3. Hard West - 167,011; 4. 911 Operator - 153,744; 5. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 - 110,433; 6. Gold Rush: The Game - 93,402; 7. House Flipper - 79,395; (przed premierą); 8. UBOOT - 43,827 (przed premierą);
9. The Way - 38,647; 10. Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 - 32,648; 11. Ultimate Fishing Simulator - 30,537; 12. Bad Dream: Coma - 24,338; 13. Giant Machines 2017 - 18,749; 14. Farm Manager 2018 - 16,794 (przed premierą); 15. Slice, Dice & Rice - 16,067; 16. The Works of Mercy - 13,841 (przed premierą); 17. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 - 13,239; 18. Tank Mechanic Simulator - 12,126 (przed premierą); 19. Demolish & Build 2017 - 11,978; 20. Junkyard Simulator - 11,638 (przed premierą); 21. Unlucky Seven - 10,634 (przed premierą); 22. Lust for Darkness - 10,209 (przed premierą); 23. Thief Simulator - 8,699 (przed premierą); 24. Cooking Simulator - 7,734 (przed premierą); 25. Contraband Police - 7,626 (przed premierą). Podstawa prawna: Art. 17 ust. 1 MAR - informacje poufne ZA ZARZĄD: Krzysztof Kostowski Prezes Zarządu
PlayWay S.A. outlines a strategic roadmap for game releases and market positioning for the first half of 2018, focusing on expanding its core simulation and horror franchises across multiple platforms. The primary objective involves transitioning successful PC titles to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles while simultaneously launching new intellectual properties. Key upcoming releases include the highly anticipated horror title Agony and the simulation expansion of Gold Rush: The Game and Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 onto consoles and mobile operating systems. Other notable PC debuts scheduled for this period include House Flipper, Uboot, and Farm Manager 2018, signaling a diversified portfolio targeting various niche simulation markets. Market demand and sales potential are quantified through Steam Wishlist data, which serves as a primary indicator of consumer interest and future revenue performance. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 leads the portfolio with nearly 194,000 wishlist additions, followed closely by Hard West and Agony, both surpassing 165,000 entries. Established titles like 911 Operator and Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 continue to maintain significant visibility with over 152,000 and 111,000 wishlist entries respectively. This data suggests a strong carry-over effect for existing franchises and high baseline expectations for upcoming releases like House Flipper and Uboot. The scope of these operations is global, leveraging digital distribution platforms to reach audiences on PC, console, and mobile devices. By disclosing these internal metrics and scheduling details, the management provides a transparent outlook on the company's short-term growth trajectory and the commercial viability of its development pipeline. The reliance on wishlist statistics reflects a data-driven approach to forecasting sales in the digital gaming ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of pre-release community engagement in securing long-term financial stability.
The management of PlayWay S.A. outlines a strategic roadmap for game releases and market potential as of late 2017, focusing on a six-month horizon for upcoming titles. The primary objective is to communicate the company's release pipeline and the commercial viability of its portfolio across multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and mobile operating systems. This outlook highlights a diversified approach to genre and platform, emphasizing the expansion of established franchises like Car Mechanic Simulator into the console and mobile markets while introducing new intellectual properties such as Agony and House Flipper. Market potential is quantified through Steam Wishlist data, which serves as a primary metric for gauging consumer interest and future sales performance. The data reveals significant demand for both upcoming and legacy titles, with Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 leading the portfolio with over 189,000 wishlist entries. Other high-interest titles include Hard West and Agony, both exceeding 160,000 entries, followed closely by 911 Operator. This statistical overview demonstrates a robust pipeline where even older titles like Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 maintain a presence in consumer interest, indicating long-tail revenue potential for the publisher’s catalog. The scope of these operations is global, targeting the primary digital distribution channels for gaming. Recent performance indicators further support this growth trajectory, as evidenced by the early access launch of Ultimate Fishing Simulator, which secured over 24,000 wishlist entries immediately following its late November debut. By leveraging these metrics, the company establishes a clear link between community engagement and projected commercial success, reinforcing its position within the simulation and indie gaming sectors during the 2017-2018 transition period.
PlayWay S.A. outlines its strategic release schedule and sales potential for the third quarter of 2017, focusing on the period ending September 30. The primary objective is to update investors on upcoming PC and console launches while providing quantitative metrics regarding consumer interest through Steam Wishlist data. The release pipeline features eleven distinct titles and expansions, most notably Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 along with its Mazda and Dodge DLCs, Discovery Gold Rush, and Project Remedium. While the schedule emphasizes PC releases, it also includes mobile titles like Dracula Hotel and Fit Club, as well as the Xbox One port of The Way. The sales potential of the portfolio is measured by active Steam Wishlist counts, which serve as a primary indicator of future commercial performance. Established titles show significant long-term interest, with Hard West leading at over 173,000 wishlist additions, followed by 911 Operator at 156,000 and Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at 125,000. Regarding unreleased titles, Agony demonstrates strong pre-launch momentum with over 128,000 wishlist entries. The upcoming title UBOOT is highlighted for its rapid growth, reaching 26,680 wishlist additions, a figure that surpasses the pre-launch metrics of the company’s previous successful title, 911 Operator. The scope of this update is limited to confirmed release windows and does not account for console titles currently undergoing certification with Sony or Microsoft, suggesting the possibility of additional unannounced launches within the timeframe. By disclosing these specific data points, the management aims to demonstrate the scalability of its simulator-heavy portfolio and the effectiveness of its marketing funnel on digital distribution platforms. This communication follows standard regulatory requirements for public companies to disclose price-sensitive information regarding their product pipelines and market traction.
PlayWay S.A. has established a strategic release schedule for its most significant upcoming titles, covering a six-month window starting in May 2018. This roadmap emphasizes a diversified portfolio that spans multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The selection of titles highlights the company’s focus on the simulation genre while expanding into horror and tactical strategy markets. The release pipeline features ten primary projects, led by high-profile titles such as Agony and Phantom Doctrine, both of which are slated for cross-platform launches on consoles and PC. The strategy also includes the console porting of the established hit Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, indicating a push to monetize existing intellectual property across new hardware ecosystems. Other notable PC-centric releases include House Flipper, Uboat, and Thief Simulator, reflecting a commitment to niche simulation experiences that have historically performed well for the publisher. This disclosure serves as a formal update to previous market communications and fulfills regulatory requirements regarding the dissemination of inside information. By outlining these specific titles, the management demonstrates a robust production cycle intended to maintain consistent market presence and revenue generation throughout the middle of the 2018 fiscal year. The geographic scope is global, as these platforms and digital distribution channels reach an international gaming audience.