Bytro Is Climate Neutral Certified!

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Hamburg, Germany – 05 May 2021. Strategy gaming specialist Bytro is thrilled to announce it has partnered with Stillfront and South Pole to become Climate Neutral certified for both years 2019 and 2020.

As a thriving and growing company focused on connecting people through video games, Bytro has itself been committed to working on its own impacts for years. This has included ensuring renewable energy in nearly all its operations and offsetting its emissions related to business travel, paper, printing, games production, and operations. We are aware that our biggest footprint lies within our indirect emissions: the energy consumed by our players when playing their favorite games. That’s why we additionally compensated for every second of playtime to make our players climate-neutral as well, which ended up being by far the biggest share of our compensation.

After months of anticipation and work, today we are proud to say that Bytro, along with all the other companies that Stillfront represents, is not only a carbon-neutral company but it also offers carbon-neutral products. By supporting Bhadla Solar Power Project in India and the Isangi Forest Conservation Project in Congo, we have compensated for the carbon dioxide emissions made by the operation and the people using our products for the years 2019 and 2020.

“We are also excited to say that becoming a certified climate-neutral studio is only the beginning of our environmental strategy. As a company, we aim to be sustainable in all dimensions, and as individuals, we want to know that we are working towards a better future for our planet, and feel proud when we see companies commit to contributing the way we do. ”, Says Tobias Kringe, Managing Director & Founder.

This is an important step for us as all of our team members voted for “Sustainability” as one of our new company core values ​​in a workshop last year. Although being a business that is self-sufficient is part of it, it is important that we commit to this value in all its dimensions.

Sustainability is one of our six core values.

A better future for our planet does not stop with becoming environmentally friendly and climate-neutral, therefore we will continue to support different projects to drive a change in this world. In 2019 we teamed up with our friends at War Child to raise awareness and support children affected by conflict. We are committed to continue driving a change and promise to keep pushing ourselves and motivating our community to follow these steps.

 

If you want to know more about how Stillfront is reducing its carbon footprint, you can get more information here: https://www.stillfront.com/en/stillfront-publishes-annual-sustainability-report-for-2020/

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About Bytro

Bytro Labs GmbH is an owner-managed company that develops and publishes technically sophisticated, browser-based, and mobile online games including Call of War 1942, Conflict of Nations: World War III (jointly developed with sister company, Dorado Games), and Supremacy 1914. Bytro’s games have been played by over 15 million registered users and are available in 15 different languages. Bytro, part of the Sweden-based global group of gaming studios, Stillfront since 2013, was founded in 2009 and is based in Hamburg, Germany .

About Stillfront

Stillfront is a leading free-to-play powerhouse of gaming studios. Our diverse and exciting games portfolio has two common themes; loyal users and long lifecycle games. Organic growth and carefully selected and executed acquisitions embody our growth strategy and our 1,250+ co-workers thrive in an organization that engenders the spirit of entrepreneurship. Our main markets are the US, Germany, MENA, UK, and France. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company is listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market. 

About South Pole

South Pole, recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Social Enterprise, has been at the forefront of decarbonization since 2006. With its global Climate Solutions platform, South Pole develops and implements comprehensive strategies that turn climate action into long-term business opportunities for companies , governments, and organizations around the world. 

Bytro reveals details of Supremacy 1: The Great War.

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A month ago, Bytro announced Supremacy 1: The Great War, the second title launched under Bytro’s Supremacy brand. The reaction from fans has been amazing.

“Today, I’m thrilled that we went back to the brand that Bytro was built upon, and brought it to a new level. Supremacy 1 gives our passionate community loads of innovative mechanics and content to discover, at the same time it will win a new generation of players for the genre.” says Tobias Kringe, Managing Director.

Supremacy 1: The Great War takes Bytro’s long-term strategy – short LTS – genre to a new level. Building upon successful game mechanics and features of former titles like Call of War and Supremacy 1914, Supremacy 1: The Great War comes with various innovations and exciting new features:

  • More units of the First World War than ever before
  • Different armor classes add a variety of tactics
  • Extensive research menu to unlock higher level units
  • Different province terrain types influencing the unit power including different naval terrain
  • Neutral road provinces for improved movement speed of units
  • Special unit abilities which can have a decisive impact
  • Epic units!
  • Diplomacy, coalitions and alliances to get in touch with other players

Supremacy 1: The Great War will play during the time of World War 1.

Supremacy 1: The Great War is free to play and available for browser and mobile platforms at the end of August 2019. 

About Bytro
Bytro Labs GmbH is an owner-managed company, which develops and publishes technically sophisticated, browser-based and mobile online games. By now, the games have over 10 million registered users and are available in fifteen different languages. Bytro Labs was founded in 2009 by Felix Faber, Tobias Kringe and Christopher Lörken and is based in Hamburg, Germany. In the past, they were decorated as ‘Founders of the Month’ by the state of Baden-Württemberg and with the ‘Technology Fast 50 Rising Stars’ award by Deloitte.

Press contact:
Phone: +49 (0) 40 36 90 54 02
Email: press@bytro.com

Bytro announces new title Supremacy 1 – The Great War

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Bytro extends “Supremacy” product range with upcoming new title Supremacy 1 – The Great War.

Bytro is proud to announce Supremacy 1 – The Great War, the second title launched under Bytro’s Supremacy brand. Supremacy 1 – The Great War builds upon the success of Supremacy 1914, Call of War, and Conflict of Nations to combine proven features with new and innovative gameplay. Bytro continues to focus on high quality long-term strategy games that share a realistic art style with hardcore depth and complexity.

In Supremacy 1 – The Great War, players experience the deep strategic gameplay that is unique to Bytro games in the setting of World War 1. Bytro recreates the history of warfare by taking players to one of the darkest hours of mankind. Players become head of a mighty nation in precarious Europe after the turn of the century. They challenge other players to become the undisputed sovereign leader using smart diplomacy or brute force. Everyone’s strategic skills are put to test while fighting with diverse units on different terrain and huge historic battlefields.

Supremacy 1 – The Great War is free-to-play and available for browser and mobile platforms at the end of August 2019.

About Bytro
Bytro Labs GmbH is an owner-managed company, which develops and publishes technically sophisticated, browser-based and mobile online games. By now, the games have over 10 million registered users and are available in fifteen different languages. Bytro Labs was founded in 2009 by Felix Faber, Tobias Kringe and Christopher Lörken and is based in Hamburg, Germany. In the past, they were decorated as ‘Founders of the Month’ by the state of Baden-Württemberg and with the ‘Technology Fast 50 Rising Stars’ award by Deloitte.

Press contact:

Phone: +49 (0) 40 36 90 54 02
Email: press@bytro.com

Call of War: Paratroopers darken the skies!

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Bytro releases new unit for the popular World War 2 strategy game

The Hamburg-based developer Bytro released one of the most iconic units of World War 2 to the online battlefields of their cross-platform title Call of War. The new tactical unit Paratrooper adds a completely new layer of strategic opportunities to the game, as players can deploy their units behind enemy lines for the first time. There are now more than 120 different historical units in Call of War , which players can command in real-time .

“As one of the most iconic World War 2 units, the Paratrooper was highly desired by our players. We are convinced that listening to the feedback and wishes of players is an integral part of any game’s long-term success. This was also the reason why we’ve decided to have an extended closed beta for the new unit with loyal players to collect and incorporate their feedback. We are confident that the Paratrooper unit will conquer the Call of War battlefields rapidly. “ says Tobias Kringe, Managing Director of Bytro.

Call of War is a hardcore strategy game set in World War 2, which was able to win over more than three million players worldwide across different platforms. Players take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2. They conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up their economy. All players strive to become the one true superpower! Fans of strategy board games will love playing Call of War. Every player can play multiple rounds at the same time to try out new strategies.

FEATURES

✔ Up to 100 real opponents per map
✔ Units which move in real-time
✔ Many different maps and scenarios
✔ Historically accurate troops
✔ Huge Tech tree with over 120 different units
✔ Different terrain types
✔ Atomic bombs and secret weapons
✔ Regular updates with new content

Call of War is available for the following platforms:

Browser: https://www.callofwar.com/index.php?id=304&r=977
Android: https://callofwar.onelink.me/q5L6/78fc7ac2
iOS: https://callofwar.onelink.me/q5L6/78fc7ac2
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/672680/Call_of_War/

About Bytro
Bytro Labs GmbH is a founder-managed company, which develops and publishes technically sophisticated, browser-based and mobile online games. By now, the games have over 11 million registered users and are available in fifteen different languages. Bytro Labs was founded in 2009 by Felix Faber, Tobias Kringe and Christopher Lörken. They were decorated as ‘Founders of the Month’ by the state of Baden-Württemberg and with the ‘Technology Fast 50 Rising Stars’ award by Deloitte.

Press contact: Name: Marvin Eschenauer Phone: +49 (0) 40 36 90 54 02 Email: press@bytro.com


Supremacy 1914: Now cross-platform compatible!

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Bytro releases native mobile apps for the popular World War 1 strategy game

Browser game Supremacy 1914 from Bytro is now available for mobile devices and enables cross-platform play for players. Last week’s release marks the second mobile game release on both major mobile platforms after last year’s successful Call of War launch. This turns Supremacy 1914 into the second genuine MMO grand strategy game available for mobile players on smartphones and tablets.

Online games developer Bytro is consistently following their strategy to create the most advanced cross-platform strategy games around the world. The mobile apps of Supremacy 1914 mark another important milestone in the company’s history as it’s the second step towards a completely new version of Supremacy 1914. The first step was a major graphic and engine update end of last year.

Supremacy 1914 App Icon

In Supremacy 1914, you become head of a mighty nation in precarious Europe after the turn of the century. You face the challenge to become the undisputed sovereign leader of the whole continent using smart diplomacy or simply the brute force of your glorious armies. Strategists can play private rounds with friends or against competitors from all around the world, completely free of charge. Already more than 4.5 million players have registered for this strategy game by Bytro. Supremacy 1914 won the Audience-Award in the Browser Game of the Year-election.

Veteran grand strategy players will see their strategic skills be put to use on the battlefields in this huge World War I game, battling with economy, armies and the ever growing threat presented by opponents. Players can play as Wilhelm II or change history however they like. In Supremacy the imagination and skill are the only limits! Up to 500 players can compete in real time on historical and fictional scenarios.

FEATURES

✔ Real Time Multiplayer
✔ Up to 500 real opponents per map
✔ Realistic distances and unit movement
✔ Multiple maps and scenarios to play
✔ Historically accurate troops and vehicles
✔ Experimental weapons and units of the time
✔ Frequent updates and new content
✔ Forge alliances with other players
✔ Win together in coalitions
✔ Play on all of your devices

The mobile versions of Supremacy 1914 are available in the Google Play Store and iOS App Store:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bytro.supremacy1914
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/supremacy-1914-the-great-war/id1450824654?mt=8
Browser: https://www.supremacy1914.com/index.php?id=177&r=977

About Bytro
Bytro Labs GmbH is a founder-managed company, which develops and publishes technically sophisticated, browser-based and mobile online games. By now, the games have over 11 million registered users and are available in fifteen different languages. Bytro Labs was founded in 2009 by Felix Faber, Tobias Kringe and Christopher Lörken. They were decorated as ‘Founders of the Month’ by the state of Baden-Württemberg and with the ‘Technology Fast 50 Rising Stars’ award by Deloitte.

Press contact:
Phone: +49 (0) 40 36 90 54 02
Email: press@bytro.com

Bytro releases new version of Supremacy 1914

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Online games developer Bytro, best known for its grand strategy hit Call of War, has released the new version of their classic title Supremacy 1914. Today’s release marks the first of three milestones for the new version Supremacy 1914 – The Great War in 2019. This first update features a completely reworked community area, a beautiful new map look and an exciting new 3D rendering technology!

In the next step Bytro is further embracing its cross-platform strategy, which has already shown outstanding success for Call of War. Supremacy 1914 – The Great War is releasing for Android phones later this year and is followed in early 2019 by iOS devices and leading PC gaming platform Steam. The third and final stage will be reached in mid-2019 with a major content and feature update. It will finalize Supremacy 1914 – The Great War and make the brand ready for the future ensuring its continued success as a leading grand strategy WWI game.

The new Supremacy 1914 logo

In Supremacy 1914 – The Great War, you become head of a mighty nation in precarious Europe after the turn of the century. You face the challenge to become the undisputed sovereign leader of the whole continent using smart diplomacy or simply the brute force of your glorious armies. Strategists can play private rounds with friends or against competitors from all around the world, completely free of charge. Already more than 4.5 million players have registered for this strategy game by Bytro. Supremacy 1914 won the Audience-Award in the Browser Game of the Year-election.

The new version of Supremacy 1914 – The Great War can be played via following links in PC browser or be found for pre-registration in the Google Play store:

https://www.supremacy1914.com/index.php?id=177&r=977

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bytro.supremacy1914

About Bytro
Bytro Labs GmbH is an owner-managed company, which develops and publishes technically sophisticated, browser-based and mobile online games. By now, the games have over 9 million registered users and are available in fifteen different languages. Bytro Labs was founded in 2009 by Felix Faber, Tobias Kringe and Christopher Lörken. They were decorated as ‘Founders of the Month’ in June 2010 by the state of Baden-Württemberg and with the ‘Technology Fast 50 Rising Stars’ award by Deloitte in the fall of 2012.

Press contact:
Phone: +49 (0) 40 36 90 54 02
Email: press@bytro.com

CALL OF WAR IST OFFIZIELLER STREAMON GAMING-PARTNER DER TELEKOM

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Das Hamburger Spielestudio Bytro bietet seine bislang erfolgreichste Mobile-App Call of War in Kooperation mit der Telekom in dem deutschlandweiten StreamOn Service an. Damit setzt die erfolgreiche deutsche Games-Schmiede auf einen starken Partner, um Spielern ein einzigartiges mobiles Spielerlebnis zu bieten – ohne an das Datenvolumen gebunden zu sein. Bisher können StreamOn-Kunden 23 ausgewählte mobile Spiele ohne Datenverbrauch rund um die Uhr nutzen.

Call of War ist ein im Zweiten Weltkrieg angesiedeltes Hardcore-Strategiespiel, das weltweit bereits gut vier Millionen Spieler in seinen Bann zieht. Die Spieler übernehmen die militärische Führung der wichtigsten Kriegsnationen und tauchen gemeinsam mit bis zu 100 realen Gegnern in die aufreibendsten Schlachtszenarien des größten aller Kriege ein. Dabei gilt es, ganze Regionen zu erobern, Bündnisse zu schmieden, die eigene Wirtschaftsleistung auszubauen und die geheimen Waffensysteme des Zweiten Weltkrieges zu erforschen. Die Spieler entscheiden selbst, mit welcher Strategie sie ihre Ziele durchsetzen wollen – in intelligenten Allianzen oder mit rücksichtsloser Durchsetzung eigener Interessen, mit dem Einsatz hochentwickelter Waffensysteme oder in stumpfen, aber effektiven Materialschlachten. Das Spiel läuft in Echtzeit; Runden können Wochen dauern.

Weitere Informationen über das StreamOn-Angebot der Telekom finden sich unter: StreamOn Service

Über Bytro Labs
Bytro Labs GmbH ist ein gründergeführtes Unternehmen, das anspruchsvolle browserbasierte Onlinespiele sowie Mobile Games entwickelt und betreibt. Aktuell haben die Spiele von Bytro Labs 9 Millionen registrierte Spieler und sind in fünfzehn verschiedenen Sprachen verfügbar. Bytro Labs wurde 2009 von Felix Faber, Tobias Kringe und Christopher Lörken gegründet. Im Juni 2010 wurden sie durch das Land Baden-Württemberg mit dem Preis „Gründer des Monats“ ausgezeichnet und im Herbst 2012 mit dem „Technology Fast 50 Rising Stars“ Award von Deloitte. 2013 fusionierte das Studio mit der schwedischen Stillfront Gruppe, entwickelt jedoch weiterhin unter eigenem Namen Spiele.

Call Of War: Crossplattform-Krieg bricht am 20. März aus

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Bytro veröffentlicht native mobile Apps zum beliebten Multiplattform-Strategiespiel

Hamburg, 15. März 2018 | Dass echte Innovationen im umkämpften Mobilegames-Markt noch möglich sind, beweist der Hamburger Spieleentwickler Bytro mit den Mobile-Apps zum erfolgreichen PC-Spiel Call of War, die am 20. März weltweit in elf Sprachen starten. Denn das im Zweiten Weltkrieg angesiedelte Strategiespiel ist das erste echte MMO Grand Strategy-Spiel, das für Smartphone und Tablet verfügbar ist.

Die Spieler übernehmen die militärische Führung der wichtigsten Kriegsnationen und tauchen gemeinsam mit bis zu 100 realen Gegnern in die aufreibendsten Schlachtszenarien des größten aller Kriege ein. Dabei gilt es, ganze Regionen zu erobern, Bündnisse zu schmieden, die eigene Wirtschaftsleistung auszubauen und die geheimen Waffensysteme des Zweiten Weltkrieges zu erforschen. Die Spieler entscheiden selbst, mit welcher Strategie sie ihre Ziele durchsetzen wollen – in intelligenten Allianzen oder mit rücksichtsloser Durchsetzung eigener Interessen, mit dem Einsatz hochentwickelter Waffensysteme oder in stumpfen, aber effektiven Materialschlachten. Das Spiel läuft in Echtzeit; Runden können Wochen dauern.

Das Besondere an Call Of War ist neben dem anspruchsvollen Gameplay in authentischem Setting der konsequente Crossplattform-Ansatz, erklärt Entwickler Bytro.

“Unsere Spieler, über alle Versionen hinweg bereits drei Millionen, haben echte Plattform-Freiheit und können mit einem einzigen Account ihr Spiel im Browser, auf Steam, im Mobile-Browser, in der Android- oder iOS-App fortsetzen. Darauf sind wir besonders stolz”, so Tobias Kringe, Geschäftsführer bei Bytro.

Dank HTML5-Technologie sind für die Nutzung im Browser keine Plug-ins nötig.

Neben der anspruchsvollen technischen Realisierung setzt Call Of War auf maximalen User-Komfort und abwechslungsreiche Gefechte in historisch korrekter Umsetzung. Die Spieler bewegen ihre Einheiten gleichzeitig in multiplen Durchgängen und können so unterschiedliche Strategien und Taktiken ausprobieren. Insbesondere Fans von Strategie-Brettspielen werden voll auf ihre Kosten kommen, so die Erwartung des Hamburger Spieleanbieters.

Über Bytro Labs
Bytro Labs GmbH ist ein gründergeführtes Unternehmen, das anspruchsvolle browserbasierte Onlinespiele sowie Mobile Games entwickelt und betreibt. Aktuell haben die Spiele von Bytro Labs 7 Millionen registrierte Spieler und sind in fünfzehn verschiedenen Sprachen verfügbar. Bytro Labs wurde 2009 von Felix Faber, Tobias Kringe und Christopher Lörken gegründet. Im Juni 2010 wurden sie durch das Land Baden-Württemberg mit dem Preis „Gründer des Monats“ ausgezeichnet und im Herbst 2012 mit dem „Technology Fast 50 Rising Stars“ Award von Deloitte. 2013 fusionierte das Studio mit der schwedischen Stillfront Gruppe, entwickelt jedoch weiterhin unter eigenem Namen Spiele.

Call of War erobert den mobilen Browser

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Das Hamburger Spielestudio Bytro bietet sein bislang erfolgreichstes Browserspiel Call of War erstmals auch für mobile Browser an. Damit setzt die erfolgreiche deutsche Games-Schmiede im Bereich browserbasierter Strategiespiele früh auf einen mächtigen Trend auf, der Bewegung zu Web-Apps und Browsergames für mobile Geräte. Derzeit befindet sich die Mobilversion von Call of War im Betatest.

Call of War ist ein im Zweiten Weltkrieg angesiedeltes Hardcore-Strategiespiel, das weltweit bereits gut zwei Millionen Spieler in seinen Bann zieht. Mit der Portierung auf mobile Browser können die Generäle nun erstmals auch unterwegs in die Schlacht ziehen. An der Bushaltestelle mal eben die Ressourcen checken oder Bodentruppen in neue Gebiete versenden? Mit Call of War macht Bytro das problemlos möglich, auch ohne App-Download. Die Hamburger haben in den letzten Monaten all ihre Energien gebündelt, um Call of War auch für mobile Browser zu einem Erlebnis werden zu lassen. Ein komplettes Redesign des User Interface sorgt dafür, dass alle Funktionen aus der Desktop-Variante wie gewohnt zur Verfügung stehen und gleichzeitig ein völlig neues Spielerlebnis garantiert ist.

Der Trend hin zu mobilen Endgeräten ist ungebrochen. Gleichzeitig wenden sich immer mehr User von Apps ab und nutzen stattdessen Browsergames, die direkt aus Messenger-Services heraus gestartet werden können. “Der Vorteil liegt auf der Hand: Es sind keine Downloads notwendig, man kann sofort und überall spielen, mobil oder am Desktop”, so Bytro-CEO Felix Faber. “HTML5-basierte Messenger bieten ganz neue Möglichkeiten für Spieler, vor allem im Multiplayer-Bereich.”

Call of War, das sich derzeit in der offenen Betaphase befindet, unterstützt iOS-Geräte ab iPhone5 und Android-Smartphones ab Android 5.

Social-Media-Plattformen wie WeChat (China) oder VKontakte (Russland) bieten ihren Usern schon lange ein breites Angebot an Spielen, die vom Messenger aus direkt im mobilen Browser gestartet werden können. Im Mai diesen Jahres hat Facebook nachgezogen. Der Markt ist gewaltig: 1,2 Milliarden User hat allein der Facebook Messenger und damit potenziell auch die Spieleplattform Instant Games. Die Technologie dahinter ist HMTL5, der Web-Standard, mit dem qualitativ hochwertige und performance-starke Browserspiele geschaffen werden. Ein Heimspiel für die Firma Bytro, die seit 2009 auf HMTL5-basierte Spiele spezialisiert ist.

Über Bytro Labs
Bytro Labs GmbH ist ein gründergeführtes Unternehmen, das anspruchsvolle browserbasierte Onlinespiele sowie Mobile Games entwickelt und betreibt. Aktuell haben die Spiele von Bytro Labs 7 Millionen registrierte Spieler und sind in fünfzehn verschiedenen Sprachen verfügbar. Bytro Labs wurde 2009 von Felix Faber, Tobias Kringe und Christopher Lörken gegründet. Im Juni 2010 wurden sie durch das Land Baden-Württemberg mit dem Preis „Gründer des Monats“ ausgezeichnet und im Herbst 2012 mit dem „Technology Fast 50 Rising Stars“ Award von Deloitte. 2013 fusionierte das Studio mit der schwedischen Stillfront Gruppe, entwickelt jedoch weiterhin unter eigenem Namen Spiele.