New Free Content Added! New Combat Missions, New Weapon Challenge, & More!
Heads up, Blinders!
We’re mid-way through our planned content roadmap for the game, and we’ve already delivered over an hours’ worth of additional new free gameplay since the game launched!
So, are you ready for your brand-new content update?!
That’s right - we’ve just added some fabulous new (did we say free?) content to the game, in what is, our biggest and most exciting update so far!
Watch our brand-new trailer on YouTube, and read on for the full lowdown…
2 Brand-New Combat Missions
Tommy has two brand-new combat missions for you, which also add new story elements to the game. These are your first assignments as a fully-fledged Peaky Blinder… they’re fast-paced, action-packed, and fraught with danger!
Don’t let Tommy down!
Defend the Garrison
In ‘Defend the Garrison’, you fight alongside Arthur Shelby, fending off the Winter’s Children, who’ve rallied, and are attacking the Shelbys’ stronghold once again.
Battle for Pennyfields
The stakes are high in our second new mission, ‘Battle for Pennyfields’. Battle through the streets of Limehouse with Arthur to defend Lily Wong’s territory from men still loyal to Feng Ho.
Lewis Gun Challenge
Next up, we’re bringing back a fan-favourite gun in our brand-new weapon challenge in Watery Lane - Take down Winter’s Children grunts in the fastest time possible using the quick-fire Lewis gun!
Earn a gold medal here and you’ll unlock a new glove skin!
New Unlockable Item Skins
For the first time, you're able to fully customise your Blinder with a host of fancy new item skins for your gloves, lighters, and the pistol. Unlock each skin by completing the new objectives outlined in your journal and test out your favourite combinations!
Check out the entire collection below! Got a favourite?
Player Hub
Rounding off the update is the new Player Hub located in the Garrison Lane garage where you begin the game. Here you’ll find all the collectibles you’ve managed to find so far, all pristinely displayed. The more you find, the more trinkets will be added to the collection - so keep a look out and don’t leave any blank spaces in your hub!
And finally - calling all achievement hunters! Today’s update comes with a host of brand-new achievements, and with the volume of new content we’ve just added to the game, there are plenty to earn!
Remember, you can access all of the new content once you’ve completed the main game. It’s all there right now available to play on your Meta Quest 2!
Let us know what you think of all the fabulous new content by following Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom on social media and by joining our Discord server.
What are you waiting for? Let’s get to it!
By order of the Peaky F-&king Blinders!
Roadmap Update - More Free Content! PLUS, Peaky goes Social!
Here’s the lowdown on our new-and-improved plans for Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom
Listen up - our new content updates will be delivered to you, free of charge, on a bi-monthly basis. These updates will expand the game further, by adding more depth and replayability, and, as we’re delivering more new content at the same time, they’ll be more significant and exciting overall. We’re also super excited to reveal news of our upcoming social space, which will introduce a brand-new way for players to connect and enjoy the game together!
Check out our content roadmap graphic below to see all the blinding new content we have in store for you lot from July onwards… (Did we mention that this is also all free?!
For more of a rundown on some of the exciting new content that’s coming to the game, take a peaky at our new community trailer that we were honoured to premier at yesterday's UploadVR Summer Showcase.
New Combat Missions
By now, you’re one of Tommy’s most trusted soldiers and he has some important new combat missions for you. The new missions are fast-paced and action-packed, and add some new and highly-requested story elements to the game.
Alongside Arthur - who returns with some cracking new dialogue - you’ll be fending off attacks from both the Winter’s Children and other rivals in order to secure the Shelbys’ power once and for all.
Social Space
Later in the summer we’ll be introducing new interactive social features to the game, where you'll be able to join up to five other friends as you meet, chat, and play games together in the infamous Garrison Pub! With your own customisable avatar, you’ll get to experience some downtime as a Peaky Blinder - kick back with a glass of virtual whiskey or challenge your crew to a game of darts! We’re hyped to be bringing this new expansion to the game and can’t wait to reveal more details soon…
And whilst we’ve got your attention…
For a limited time only, take advantage of razor-sharp savings on Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom in the Meta Quest Summer Sale - It’s also the perfect time to recruit your friends to the game!
Word from Arthur is that this offer ends on Monday 19th June - so hurry!
With all this, and more, in the pipeline, it’s a great time to make sure you’re keeping up to date by following Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom on social media. Plus, join our Discord server where you can chat directly to the dev team and get access to updates and exclusive content before anyone else.
Stay sharp, Blinders!
New Free Content Update - Out Now!
May’s new content includes a new shotgun challenge, a new headshot challenge, and a new moving target shooting gallery!
Listen up, Blinders!
As revealed in our recent Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom content roadmap announcement, here, we’re going to be adding brand-new FREE content to the game over the coming months - and May’s new content goes live from today!
Check out our community video detailing what’s in store here.
Here’s a quick rundown of May’s new content…
New Shotgun Challenge
Wield a Winchester shotgun as you take on a horde of invading Winter’s Children in Charlie’s Yard. Pop down the double barrel and reload in an authentic break action style, and take down multiple enemies with one shot.
New Headshot Challenge
Put your pistol accuracy to the test in the headshot challenge in Pennyfields, London. Move your way through Tong territory and clear out the Winter’s Children who have descended on Limehouse - but beware, only headshots count towards your score in this one!
New Moving Target Shooting Gallery
Did you get all the Gold medals in last month’s Garrison Lane shooting galleries? Well, good luck with this one. There’s no standing still this time as Arthur has placed targets all over Limehouse Docks. You’ll need to be on your toes to knock them all down in time and achieve those high scores!
We want to make the game the best it can be, so thank you again for all your positive comments and feedback which is invaluable. These updates will add more depth and replayability to the game, thanks for playing!
By the way… we’ve loved seeing your screenshots and video clips of your high scores, so do keep 'em coming! We've heard that Tommy is pretty impressed by what he’s seen, but you’ve got to keep impressing him if you want to make it as a Peaky Blinder…
Keep up to date with all of the latest news by following Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom on social media.
Want a sneaky ‘peak’ of all our updates and exclusive content before anyone else? Join our Discord server where you can chat directly to the dev team.
Until next time, Blinders!
The Making of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom
Discover how Maze Theory assembled a small army of more than 60 developers, artists, writers, actors, and more to bring the Peaky Blinders world to life in VR.
Take a "peak" behind-the-scenes of Small Heath and watch the full "Making of" series - available now on YouTube.
Introduction & Game Overview
Hear from Game Director Tim Jones and Chief Creative Officer Russell Harding on pitching the game to Peaky Blinders series creator Steven Knight, and working with acclaimed actors Cillian Murphy and Paul Anderson.
Narrative
When is Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom set within the timeline of the show, and what can you expect from the storyline?
Senior Narrative Designer Mary Goodden delves into crafting an original Peaky Blinders story for fans old and new.
Expanding the Universe
Art Director Steven Huckle explores how Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom expands the world of the TV show and introduces you to some of the new characters and groups you will meet inside the game.
Bringing the World of Peaky Blinders to Life
Composer Richard Wilkinson shares insights into creating the soundtrack for Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom - and how the music in the game became heavily inspired by the show.
Top Tip: Take a walk down Garrison Lane to experience this one for yourself!
Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is available now for Meta Quest 2. Prove you have what it takes to join the infamous Shelby gang in an exciting VR action-adventure based on the epic gangster drama!
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New missions, new weapons, and more await with the FREE 2023 Content Roadmap for Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom
Listen up Peaky Blinder, we have some exciting news for you!
We’ve been listening and noting all the feedback you've given us since the game launched in early March - we really appreciate your support and comments and are delighted to hear that our game left you wanting even more!
Well, guess what? There’s lots more to come!
We’re super excited to be able to share our Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom ‘2023 Content Roadmap’ with you today! Over the coming weeks and months, we will be working hard to update the game with an abundance of exciting new FREE content. We are rolling out new missions, new weapons, a new environment, new challenges, additional customisation options, and more!
Check out our content roadmap graphic below to get an idea of what’s in store…
What’s more, the first free content update arrives today! Following player feedback, we’ve added a Chapter Select feature, allowing you to replay your favourite moments. The update also includes improvements to performance, graphics, UI, and more, for an even smoother and more polished experience.
April’s update lets you hone your combat skills in three new shooting galleries, so ready your trigger fingers! If you’ve already completed the main story, you’ll find an intriguing looking blackboard has appeared on Garrison Lane. Pull the lever to trigger the marksman challenges and put your sharpshooting skills to the test. In each challenge, you can win either a Bronze, Silver or Gold medal, so do your best to impress Tommy and go for gold!
In future updates, we will be releasing a fan-favourite environment, new gameplay modes, new weapons, and additional customisation options, alongside animation updates, general quality-of-life improvements, and much more. For a further look at the content roadmap and the exciting free updates coming to Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, check out this video on our YouTube channel.
Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is available now for Meta Quest 2. Prove you have what it takes to join the infamous Shelby gang in an exciting VR action-adventure based on the epic gangster drama!
Keep up to date with all of the latest Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom news on all of your favourite social media platforms.
Want a sneaky ‘peak’ of the low-down before anyone else? Join our Discord server for exclusive content and to put your ideas to the development team.
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8 Essential Tips to Survive the Streets of Birmingham
In Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, you will dive into an immersive criminal underworld, encounter iconic characters from the TV show, and engage in fast-paced shootouts as you unravel a plot that puts the fate of the country in your hands.
Life on the gritty streets of 1920s Birmingham and London is tough. You will need to keep your wits about you as you perform a mix of puzzle-solving, detective work, and gunplay in order to rise up the ranks of the notorious Shelby crime gang.
Here are eight gameplay tips to get you started and help you get the most out of your experience.
Tip #1: Check your journal for your current objective
The game is full of missions and tasks that you need to complete to advance the story. Sometimes, you might forget what you are supposed to do next or where to go. That's why you have a journal that keeps track of your progress and objectives.
To access your journal, reach over your left shoulder and press the grab button to equip it. Then, you can flip through the pages and see what you need to do next.
Tip #2: Explore all of the environments fully
The game has a lot of detail and realism in its environments, from the streets of Small Heath to the docks of London.
You can interact with many objects in the world, such as desk drawers, cupboards, dustbins, and obstacles. Some of them might contain useful items or clues that will help you with your missions. So, don't be afraid to be curious and look around every corner.
Tip #3: Break open boxes with white lids
Sometimes, you might come across boxes with white lids that look like they can be opened. These boxes usually contain items or collectibles. However, they are sealed tight and you will need something to break them open.
Look around the environment and see if you can find something that can smash them, such as a crowbar, a hammer, or a brick.
Tip #4: Look for red ammo boxes to reload your gun
The game has a lot of action and combat scenes where you need to use your gun to fight off enemies or protect yourself. However, your gun has limited ammo, and you need to reload it from time to time.
To do that, you need to find the red ammo boxes that are scattered around the levels. When you see one, grab the ammo clip from it, and bring it close to your gun to reload it automatically.
Tip #5: Remove notes from your journal
Your journal is not only useful for keeping track of your objectives, but also for storing notes that you find or receive during the game. These notes might contain important information or clues that will help you with your missions or reveal more about the story and characters.
To read a note, grab your journal by reaching over your left shoulder and pressing the grab button. Then, select the note section. If you want to take the note out of your journal and keep it in your hand, reach for it and press the grab button again.
Tip #6: Recover your health over time
The game is not easy, and you will face many dangers and enemies that will try to hurt you or kill you.
If you take damage during combat, the outer edges of the screen will turn red to indicate that you have lost health. Your health will be restored over time, and the red damage indicator will disappear to show that you have recovered to full health. However, if you take too much damage in a short period of time, you will die and have to restart from the last checkpoint.
Tip #7: Look for lanterns to help you see in the dark
Some parts of the game are very dark and hard to see in, such as basements, tunnels, or warehouses. This can make it difficult to navigate or find items or enemies. To help you see better in these situations, look for lanterns in the environment. These can be carried and ignited with your lighter to provide some light in the area.
Tip #8: Press the right thumbstick to crouch
Crouching is a useful skill that can help you in many ways during the game. You can use crouch to take cover from enemy gunfire, enter hidden locations, and discover secrets.
Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is available now for Meta Quest 2 and PICO 4 VR headsets. Prove you have what it takes to join the infamous Shelby gang in an exciting VR action-adventure based on the epic gangster drama!
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Patch Notes
23.05.18 (Meta Quest 2) - 18/05/23
Characters
Various fixes for character animations.
Environment
Various scenery and lighting fixes.
Miscellaneous
Added functionality to support additional free content updates.
23.04.27 (Meta Quest 2) - 27/04/23
This update lets you hone your combat skills in four new shooting galleries in Garrison Lane. Following player feedback, we’ve added a highly requested Chapter Select feature, allowing you to replay your favourite moments. The update also includes improvements to performance, graphics, UI, and more, for an even smoother and more polished experience.
Gameplay
Added three new shooting galleries to free roam mode in Garrison Lane.
Language and UI
Added a new chapter select option to the main menu
Characters
Various fixes for character animations.
Environment
Various scenery and lighting fixes.
Miscellaneous
Added functionality to support additional free content updates.
17.03.24 (Meta Quest 2) - 17/03/23
The second Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom update is now live for Meta Quest 2. This update includes animation improvements, gameplay and sound bug fixes, subtitles improvements, plus performance and stability improvements. All based on feedback from you, the players.
Gameplay
Fixed an issue where a door in the warehouse could sometimes fail to open correctly
Characters
General animation improvements.
Music and sound
Fixed issue where audio settings do not save in options menu
Fixed issue where audio plays loud and distorted when returning to main menu
Language and UI
Subtitles in close proximity to the player are now easier to read
Misc.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
If you’re still experiencing issues, you can report bugs or send us feedback at pbsupport@emergent-entertainment.com.
17.03.13 (PICO 4)
This patch includes graphical and visual improvements, bug fixes, game polish, and increases the screen resolution for the Pico 4 version of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom
Display
Increased screen resolution
Gameplay
Fixed instances where some lockboxes don’t open despite using the key.
Fixed instances where the key to Lily’s room would not appear in the journal, prevent access to her room.
Improvements to the process for entering the code to Feng’s safe.
Improvements to the process for making jam tins with Arthur.
Environment
Fixed instances where the player can fall through the game world.
Fixed instances where it is not possible to teleport on some surfaces.
Fixed instances where the player's hands can get stuck in the geometry when teleporting or snap turning.
Various scenery and lighting fixes.
Characters
Various fixes for character animations and lip syncing.
Achievements
Fixed instances where achievements were not triggering properly.
Collectables
Fixed instances where radios would get counted as a collectible if the lid is closed instead of being switched on, resulting in radios counted as fixed when they are not.
Controls
Fixed instances where the player’s finger doesn’t point at the journal options correctly after selecting multiple options in a row.
Language and UI
Corrections and additions to Chinese and Korean text
Corrections and additions to the game credits
Fixed instances where the pause menu may prevent the scene from triggering, especially when using the oculus menu button during a loading screen.
Fixed instances where Sammy’s thoughts don’t disappear
Journal text improvements
Added bios and bio pictures for characters that were missing in the journal
If you’re still experiencing issues, you can report bugs or send us feedback at pbsupport@emergent-entertainment.com.
23.03.13 (Meta Quest 2) - 13/03/23
This patch addresses overall gameplay, performance and stability for the Meta Quest 2 version of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom.
Gameplay
Fixed instances where some lockboxes don’t open despite using the key.
Fixed instances where the key to Lily’s room would not appear in the journal, prevent access to her room.
Improvements to the process for entering the code to Feng’s safe.
Improvements to the process for making jam tins with Arthur.
Environment
Fixed instances where the player can fall through the game world.
Fixed instances where it is not possible to teleport on some surfaces.
Fixed instances where the player's hands can get stuck in the geometry when teleporting or snap turning.
Various scenery and lighting fixes.
Characters
Various fixes for character animations and lip syncing.
Achievements
Fixed instances where achievements were not triggering properly.
Collectables
Fixed instances where radios would get counted as a collectible if the lid is closed instead of being switched on, resulting in radios counted as fixed when they are not.
Controls
Fixed instances where the player’s finger doesn’t point at the journal options correctly after selecting multiple options in a row.
Language and UI
Corrections and additions to Chinese and Korean text
Corrections and additions to the game credits
Fixed instances where the pause menu may prevent the scene from triggering, especially when using the Oculus menu button during a loading screen.
Fixed instances where Sammy’s thoughts don’t disappear
Journal text improvements
Added bios and bio pictures for characters that were missing in the journal
If you’re still experiencing issues, you can report bugs or send us feedback at pbsupport@emergent-entertainment.com.
Support and FAQs
Welcome to the official Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom support page, your one stop guide for everything you need to know about the game, the gameplay mechanics and features, and finding additional support.
Please note that we update this page on a regular basis and we advise that you check it frequently for the latest updates and information about the game.
Everything you need to know about the Peaky Blinders TV series and how it relates to Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom
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Maze Theory is an immersive gaming studio led by experienced industry veterans from top entertainment companies including Activision, Sony PlayStation, Oculus, EA, Disney, BBC, Channel 4, Output Group and more.
The studio believes in delivering unforgettable stories through innovative, multi-tech and multi-platform narrative experiences that go beyond mere gaming and re-define the future of entertainment.
Our game portfolio includes the first ever Doctor Who VR game Doctor Who: The Edge of Time and award-winning found-phone horror game Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, which launched to massive critical acclaim, heralded as ‘the best Doctor Who game ever’.
For more information visit: https://www.maze-theory.com
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Peaky Blinders is a multi-award-winning British period crime drama television series created by Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises and Locke). Steven grew up in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. His childhood was to become pivotal to his creation of Peaky Blinders which is based on retellings of his parents’ stories of growing up in Birmingham in the 1920s.
Set in Birmingham, England, the show follows the exploits of the Peaky Blinders crime gang under the leadership of Tommy Shelby and in the direct aftermath of the First World War. The fictional gang is loosely based on a real urban youth gang of the same name who were active in the city from the 1880s to the 1910s.
It features an ensemble cast led by Cillian Murphy, starring as Tommy Shelby, Helen McCrory as Elizabeth "Polly" Gray, and Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby. The show consisted of 36 episodes spread across six seasons and ran between September 2013 to April 2022 on the BBC. It is currently available to watch on DVD, Blu-ray, the BBC iPlayer, and Netflix. A movie continuation of the show is set to start filming in 2023.
Peaky Blinders is owned and produced by Caryn Mandabach Productions and co-produced with Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Productions. Caryn Mandabach Productions owns the global Peaky Blinders brand.
Sold to more than 180 countries, the series is distributed by Banijay Rights. Banijay represents a range of global ancillary rights for the Peaky Blinders brand.
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Steven Knight CBE (born 1 April 1959) is a British screenwriter, film and television producer and director. He wrote the screenplays for the films Closed Circuit, Dirty Pretty Things, and Eastern Promises. He has written extensively for the BBC including hit shows such as Commercial Breakdown, The Detectives, Peaky Blinders, See and Taboo. Steven also wrote and directed the films Locke and Hummingbird.
He is also one of three creators of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, a game show that has been remade and aired in around 160 countries worldwide.
Steven grew up in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. His childhood was to become pivotal to his creation of Peaky Blinders which is based on retellings of his parents’ stories of growing up in Birmingham in the 1920s.
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Steven Knight consulted on script development for the game and the creation of new characters including Rowena Fox, Lily Wong, and Feng Ho. He also acted as a source of knowledge about the wider Peaky Blinders universe.
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a unique story set in the world of the Peaky Blinders, developed in collaboration with show writer and director Steven Knight. The game has been crafted to ensure it fits between season 4 and season 5 (1928) of Peaky Blinders TV series.
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Please be advised that the following contains spoilers for the TV series.
Season 1
Small Heath, Birmingham, 1919. Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy, Inception) and his family run the most feared and powerful local gang, the Peaky Blinders. Named for their practice of sewing razor blades into the peaks of their caps, they make money from illegal betting, protection and the black market. But Tommy’s ambitions go beyond running the streets, and when a crate of guns goes missing from an arms factory, he recognises an opportunity to move up in the world. As rival gangs, Communist revolutionaries and IRA Fenians descend on Small Heath in pursuit of the weapons; Winston Churchill dispatches a ruthless police chief from Belfast to impose order on an increasingly lawless city and recover the guns.
Season 2
As the 1920s begin to roar, business is booming for the Peaky Blinders gang. Crime boss Thomas Shelby starts to expand his criminal operations to London, and his rise brings him and his family into contact with new worlds of hedonism and excess. Meanwhile an old enemy has returned to Small Heath, Birmingham, intent on revenge. Soon, Shelby finds that he has been chosen to play a role in a covert paramilitary operation – a role that will most likely lead towards his own demise.
Season 3
When Thomas Shelby is approached by a secret organisation on his wedding day, he is drawn into a maze of global intrigue involving White Russians and a dark force at the heart of power called the Economic League. Coerced into the most audacious crime of his career, Thomas faces overwhelming forces in every part of his life.
Season 4
December 1925. Tommy Shelby OBE is a man alone, estranged from his family and focussed only on business. But when he receives a mysterious letter on Christmas Eve, Tommy realises that the Shelbys are all in danger of annihilation. As the enemy closes in, Tommy flees his country house and returns to the only safe place he knows: Small Heath, Birmingham.
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Characters in the game are voiced by the original show cast, including Cillian Murphy voicing Thomas Shelby and Paul Anderson voicing and providing motion capture for Arthur. Sadly Helen McCrory passed away and is not present in the game. However Polly is an ever-present part of the Shelby family in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, voiced by Ruth Gibson who’s performance builds on the legacy of the central and much-loved character. Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom also introduces a number of brand new characters created in partnership with the show writer Stephen Knight.
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Thomas Shelby is voiced by original show cast member Cillian Murphy. You can find out more about Cillian and his body of work here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614165/
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Arthur Shelby is voiced by original show cast member Paul Anderson. Paul also provided a motion capture performance for the game too. You can find out more about Paul and his body of work here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2167957/
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Sadly original show cast member Helen McCrory passed away and is not present in the game. Helen’s death has been devastating for everyone involved in Peaky Blinders. However Polly is an ever-present part of the Shelby family in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, voiced by Ruth Gibson who’s performance builds on the legacy of the central and much-loved character. You can find out more about Ruth and her body of work here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2069308/
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Rowena Fox is voiced by Pooky Quesnel. You can find out more about Pooky and her body of work here - https://www.pookyquesnel.com/
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Feng Ho is voiced by Arthur Lee. You can find out more Arthur and his body of work here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6110544/
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Lily Wong is voiced by Vivian Full. You can find out more Vivian and her body of work here - https://www.hamiltonhodell.co.uk/talent/vivian-full/
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Yes, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is considered part of the official Peaky Blinders canon.
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Environments from the show are authentically recreated from reference material from the TV show sets and can be freely explored. In the game you will be able to visit iconic locations including the Garrison Pub, Charlie’s Yard and the Shelbys’ Betting Shop.
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom includes the 2011 remaster of Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. This song was first used in S1E1 of the TV show to introduce viewers to Thomas Shelby. Additionally, the game also features an original soundtrack by composer Richard Wilkinson, fitting of the Peaky Blinders franchise.
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For those not familiar with the Peaky Blinders TV series the game will provide an intense crime adventure with moments of high drama and tension. Extensive information about all the characters you encounter can be found in your journal in the game, so don't worry if you don't know who everyone is just yet.
Everything you need to know about getting started with Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom costs €29.99 | $29.99 | £24.99 depending upon your location.
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You can purchase Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom through either the Pico and Meta Quest stores via your headset. The easiest way to find it is to use the search function to look for Peaky Blinders. You also purchase the game via the official Meta Quest and Pico mobile apps which are available for both iOS and Android platforms.
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a unique story set in the world of the Peaky Blinders, developed in collaboration with show writer and director Steven Knight. In the game players will take on a first-person role of Sammy Taylor, a World War One deserter and former childhood friend of the Shelby brothers.
Plot summary:
You’ve been fleeing from a firing squad for over a decade. Turning to the infamous Tommy Shelby for help, you become embroiled in the hunt for Churchill’s red box: a briefcase containing the names and locations of every British agent around the globe. Delving into the criminal underworld, you find yourself at war once again - a clash of revolvers and ego, where your only hope at redemption is to defeat the odds and retrieve that red box
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a single-player, action-adventure game set in the Peaky Blinders universe. Players will step into and immerse themselves in a gritty gangster drama.
In the game players will take on a first-person role of Sammy Taylor, a World War One deserter and former childhood friend of the Shelby brothers.
Choose your path in thrilling life or death encounters, explore an infamous criminal underworld, interact with foes and firearms, eavesdrop on important conversations, collect a variety of special items, unlock Easter eggs from the show and discover character histories - including your own troubled past.
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is available for the Meta Quest 2 and Pico 4 headsets.
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom may run on older headsets. However it is not designed for this and they are not officially supported. Performance on older devices is likely to be poor and detract from the intended gameplay experience. We strongly advise that you use either a Meta Quest 2 or Pico 4 headset.
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You will need approximately 10.2GB of free space on your headset to install Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom.
Before attempting to download and install the game please ensure that you have a stable connection to the Internet. If your connection drops out during installation you may have to restart the process.
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom was directed by Tim Jones. Tim is passionate about Virtual Reality and has over 25 years of experience in game development across practically every gaming platform - from handheld and mobile to PC and all the major consoles. Tim has led the creation of many number one bestselling games including Aliens vs Predator, Zombie Army, and Sniper Elite.
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A demo of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is available for the Pico 4 and can be found on the store page for the game. A demo is not currently available for the Meta Quest 2.
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is rated PEGI 18, Mature ESRB, 18+ IRAC. Age ratings may vary depending upon your location.
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom reflects the dark, gritty, and dangerous world of the TV Series. Just like the show the intended target audience are adults and it features swearing, violence, drug references, alcohol, nudity, and torture.
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Just like the show the intended target audience for the game is adults and it features swearing, violence, drug references, nudity, and torture. The game is not suitable for anyone below the advised rating age.
Everything you need to know about the gameplay mechanics in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom
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In the game players will take on a first-person role of Sammy Taylor, a World War One deserter and former childhood friend of the Shelby brothers.
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Yes, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom features scenes where you can engage in gun combat.
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Yes, there is an opportunity to dual wield in the game.
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Yes, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom features a diverse range of collectables for you to discover.
These include:
Tarot cards
Radios
Cigarette packets
Newspapers
Bullets
Pouches
Watches
Black Madonnas
Tokyo Vials
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a single-player, action-adventure game.
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Yes, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom includes 40 achievements that you can unlock.
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You will visit many distinct areas during the game which you are free to explore at your own pace. These areas are introduced as the story progresses. While many of these areas are linked together and you can move between them, strictly speaking the game is not open world. Once you have completed the main story in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom you will have access to Free Roam Mode. In this mode you move freely between all locations to seek out any additional secrets or collectables that you missed during your playthrough.
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Yes, environments in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom feature a range of physic based objects that can be interacted with.
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Yes, if you take too much damage during a combat section then Sammy will die. Upon death you will be offered the opportunity to restart the section and try again.
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A complete playthrough of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom will take approximately four to five hours. This doesn’t include hunting down all of the collectables and secrets in the game.
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Yes, both blink and shift teleport movement styles are available. You select your preferred teleport option in the settings menu.
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Yes, there are ten movement speed options. You select your preferred movement speed in the settings menu.
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Yes, both snap and smooth turning are supported. You select your preferred turning option in the settings menu.
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Yes, both standing and sitting play options are supported. You select your preferred option in the settings menu.
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Yes, you can toggle between controller vibrations on or off in the settings menu.
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Yes, you can toggle vignette on or off in the settings menu.
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All spoken language in the game is in English, this is because we have worked with the original cast members from the TV series. However, subtitles are available in a range of languages.
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On release:
English
French
Spanish
Italian
German
Japanese
Korean
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Yes, you can toggle aim assist on or off in the settings menu.
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A range of comfort and control options are available in the settings menu. These include:
Teleport mode - blink and shift
Movement speed
Turning speed
Smooth turning and snap turning
Aim assist on or off
Sitting or stand play
Controller vibration on or off
Vignette on or off
Volume controls for various channels of sound
Subtitles in multiple languages
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Yes, you can access the options from the pause menu. Press the Home button on the left controller to pause the game.
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The controller layout is fixed and cannot be customised.
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Hand tracking is not supported.
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Yes, press down on the thumbstick on the left controller to engage running. You can also increase or decrease your normal walking speed in the settings menu.
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Press down on the thumbstick on the right controller to crouch. Press it again to stand up.
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In 2022, Maze Theory ran a competition on our social media pages where three Peaky Blinders fans could win their face on a wanted poster in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom. The three winners were:
Alba
Roger Adams
Grant Brown
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You can consume alcohol at several points during Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, but there is no drunk state or mechanic in the game.
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You can consume drugs at several points during Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, but there is no drugged state or mechanic in the game.
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Once you have completed the main story in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom you will enter Free Roam Mode. You can now move freely between all locations to seek out any additional secrets or collectables that you missed during your playthrough.
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Here are some top tips to get you started in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom:
If you are not sure what to do next, check your journal for your current objective. Reach over your left shoulder and press the grab button to equip your journal.
Be sure to explore all of the environments fully. Many objects in the world can be interacted with. Desk drawers and cupboards can be opened, dustbin lids can be lifted off, and obstacles can be moved to allow access to new places. It pays to be curious in the world of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom.
Some boxes with white lids can be broken open to reveal their content. Search around the local environment to see if you can find something to smash them open with. Who knows what you will find inside them.
Look for red ammo boxes to reload your gun.
Notes can be removed from your journal. Grab the journal by reaching over your left shoulder and pressing the grab button. Select the note you want by pointing at it with your finger and pressing the action button. The note will appear on the right page of the journal. You can now take the note out by reaching for it and pressing the grab button.
If you take damage during combat the outer edges of the screen will turn red to indicate that you have lost health. Your health will be restored over time and the red damage indicator will disappear to show that you have recovered to full health.
Look for lanterns to help you see in the dark. Ignite them with your lighter.
Press the right thumbstick to crouch. This can help you to enter hidden locations and discover secrets.
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Yes. Based on player feedback we have added a scene select option to the main menu.
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You can find the new shooting challenges in Garrison Lane, Charlie’s Yard and Pennyfields while playing in free roam mode. To start a challenge, approach it and pull the lever. You can win a bronze, silver, or gold medal per challenge based on your score.
Everything you need to know about future updates, known bugs, and getting additional support for Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom
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All patch notes and information about updates to the game can be found on the games official website - https://www.peakyblindersthekingsransom.com/
Where possible we will also post this information on the store pages for the game.
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Over the coming weeks and months, we will be working hard to update the game with an abundance of exciting new free content. We are rolling out new missions, new weapons, a new environment, new challenges, additional customisation options, and more!
For a further look at the content roadmap and the exciting free updates coming to Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, check out the full blog post here.
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Here at Maze Theory we pride ourselves on producing VR games of the highest quality and our development team has worked very hard to ensure that Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a polished, smooth, and optimised gaming experience.
However, no game is perfect and there are a few minor bugs and glitches in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom that players might encounter. These mainly relate to minor graphical issues within the game world and interface. Additionally, due to the vast amount of freedom that VR titles offer when compared to other forms of gaming, it is not possible for us to account for all the object and physics interactions that players might attempt. Therefore unexpected interactions with the mechanics and physics during gameplay may lead to unusual results.
A patch will be released on Monday 13th March 2023 to address the currently known minor issues and we will continue to support Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom with additional updates as necessary.
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If you would like additional support for Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom or have a question for us, please contact our support team at peakysupport@emergent-entertainment.com
We try our best to answer all support enquiries within 48 hours. Response time may be slightly longer when there is a high volume of support requests.
Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom Launches 9th March 2023
It’s official: Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom comes to Meta Quest 2 and PICO 4 on Thursday 9th March 2023.
Whether you’re part of our online community or you met us in-person at EGX in September, you’ve all been dying to know one thing above all else: “When is it coming out?”
As a studio, it’s been incredibly hard keeping quiet about this news, but we wanted to announce it in the best way possible. That’s why we were so excited to premiere the game’s latest cinematic trailer last night at the 40th Golden Joystick Awards in London, officially revealing the release date for Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom – 9th March 2023.
Watch the Release Date Trailer here:
The new trailer gives a glimpse into what to expect from the iconic TV series’ debut on VR at launch:
Immersive World: Step into the mean streets of 1920s Birmingham and London and explore iconic locations from the show, including The Garrison pub, Charlie’s Yard, and Shelby’s Betting Shop.
Believable Characters: Come face-to-face with Tommy Shelby (voiced by Cillian Murphy) and Arthur Shelby (voiced by Paul Anderson) like never before. Interact with iconic characters as you uncover allegiances and confront your enemies.
Intense Action: Life in Small Heath is full of opportunity – and risk. Immerse yourself in dramatic action as you take down rivals and move up in the world.
Epic Crime Drama: On the run from the firing squad, you turn to the infamous Tommy Shelby for help, and soon find yourself at war once again. Your only hope at redemption is to defeat the odds and win at any cost… By order of the Peaky Blinders.
Here’s what Tim Jones, Game Director at Maze Theory, had to say about the news:
“The clock is ticking and the launch of Peaky Blinders’ TV series debut on VR is fast approaching. For fans of action-adventure and crime drama, Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom allows players to explore the gritty streets of 1920s Birmingham in an authentic Peaky Blinders virtual reality experience inspired by the hit TV drama series. We think this new trailer will give players an exciting glimpse of what’s to come in March.”
This Friday at 4pm, Tim will be joined by Maze Theory’s Chief Creative Officer, Russ Harding, to answer all your burning questions about Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom. Submit your questions now before the AMA on our Discord.
We are looking forward to sharing even more over the coming months leading up to the release of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom. Your passion for Peaky Blinders and virtual reality is an inspiration to the team, and it’s pushing us forward as we edge ever closer to the finish line.
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Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom will launch on Meta Quest 2 and PICO 4 (in all markets where PICO is available, including Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea) on Thursday 9th March 2023 for £24.99/€29.99/$29.99.
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