Modern Meets Nostalgia with the Release of Classics From the Golden Age of Pinball
San Francisco, CA (December 12, 2024) — Zen Studios — the leading global producer and publisher of digital pinball video games — in partnership with Williams Electronics Games Inc. © have announced that the Williams™ Pinball Volume 8 DLC pack is available now for Pinball FX. Pinball fanatics can now take on classic Williams™ tables Earthshaker!™, Banzai Run™, and the recently revealed Black Knight 2000 on PC and consoles!
Watch the Williams™ Pinball Volume 8 launch trailer here:
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Today, fans can showcase their pinball prowess with Pinball FX’s most nostalgic DLC to date! Included in the Williams™ Pinball Volume 8 DLC pack is Earthshaker!™ — a seismic classic from 1989 known for its groundbreaking features and earthquake-themed gameplay. In the second retro table, Banzai Run™, players take on the ultimate motocross challenge and conquer the king of the hill to claim the top spot. The third table, Black Knight 2000, launches players straight back into the ‘90s while introducing an all-new, all-digital, unsurpassed sound system and stylized, electrifying graphics. A timeless pinball experience awaits!
Pinball FX’s Williams™ Pinball Volume 8 Key Features:
- Nostalgia meets thrilling gameplay with each new legendary table!
- Get ready to feel the ground shake, rumble, and roar as you chase high scores through these three Williams™ masterpieces
- In Earthshaker!™, you’ll experience the seismic excitement as the earth trembles beneath your flippers! Get ready to immerse yourself in this beloved table, which will bring hours of retro fun
- First released in 1988, Banzai Run™ is back and better than ever in this modern take to overthrow the king of the hill to become number one in an exciting daredevil motocross race
- Black Knight 2000 is a fast-paced, visually aggressive tribute to the ‘90s era of intense pinball action, featuring original music to create a powerhouse of dynamic sound
To coincide with the release of Williams™ Pinball Volume 8, Zen Studios has also launched a Williams™ Pinball legacy content update for the Nintendo Switch version of Pinball FX. For the first time, Williams™ Pinball Volumes 1-3 and the Williams Pinball: Universal Monsters Pack are now available in Pinball FX. Better yet, existing owners of Williams™ Pinball Volumes 1-3 and the Williams Pinball: Universal Monsters Pack for 2017’s Pinball FX3 can access the content in Pinball FX at no additional cost on Nintendo Switch. This marks a significant step in Zen Studios’ goal to enable content ownership compatibility for its legacy pinball titles wherever and whenever possible in the future. For more information about the Williams™ Pinball legacy content update for Nintendo Switch, please visit this page.
Pinball FX delivers the ultimate at-home pinball experience with customizable gameplay modifiers and personalization options. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated classics with Williams™ Pinball Volume 8, explore Zen’s original designs, or relive legendary moments from beloved films, TV shows, and video games. With over 120 tables available, Pinball FX showcases iconic properties from entertainment giants like Disney, Legendary, Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, and Paramount Pictures.
With over 2 million players, Pinball FX continues to showcase its commitment to providing the ultimate pinball experience with innovative gameplay modifiers and extensive customization options. Enjoy accurate re-creations of the most famous pinball machines of all time with Williams Pinball, have fun with Zen’s original creations, or relive the most iconic moments from popular films, television, and video games.
Pinball FX is free to download for Windows PC via Steam (and is Steam Deck Playable), the Epic Games Store and on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Williams™ Pinball Volume 8 is available now as paid DLC for Pinball FX across all available platforms for $14.99.
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About Zen Studios
Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Disney, Legendary, Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, and Paramount Pictures.
Zen Studios’ Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007. The latest iteration of Pinball FX and its horror-centric counterpart, Pinball M, were released in 2023 as free-to-play titles across all major gaming platforms. New downloadable pinball tables are released frequently for both titles. For more information, please visit zenstudios.com.
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