PopReach Launches PAYDAY Crime War Worldwide

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Millions of global fans can now heist their way to the ultimate PAYDAY on mobile devices

TORONTO, June 6, 2023 /CNW/ - PopReach Corporation ("PopReach" or the "Company") (TSXV: POPR) OTCQX: POPRF) today announced the worldwide launch of PAYDAY Crime War on the Google Play and Apple App Stores. Officially licensed from Starbreeze Studios AB ("Starbreeze"), PAYDAY Crime War is the first PAYDAY game on mobile platforms, as well as the first free-to-play version of one the world's most successful PC game franchises.

KEY GAME FEATURES:

• First mobile free-to-play version of the wildly successful PAYDAY game franchise
  
  
• Take on other heisters in co-op PvP (Player vs. Player) "Cash Grab" mode
  
  
• Team up with friends and form a 4 person crew to pull off the most epic heists in co-op PvE (Player vs. Enemy) mode
  
  
• Collect an arsenal of weapons and gear to customize your heister for each mission
  
  
• Earn dozens of iconic characters with unique specialties to choose from

"The PopReach Games team has worked incredibly hard to deliver an authentic AAA mobile experience that is familiar and engaging to the millions of existing PAYDAY fans, while also appealing to a brand new audience of heisters," said Jon Walsh, CEO of PopReach. "Following our successful soft launch with over 1M heists played, the response to PAYDAY Crime War has been incredible with over 150K players pre-registered for today's worldwide launch, and we're excited to move forward with this globally anticipated game."

PAYDAY Crime War is the first mobile version of one of the most popular co-op shooter game franchises ever. PAYDAY 2, launched in 2013, has sold millions of copies and boasts the largest Steam community page by far with well over 8.5 million members. Starbreeze is set to launch the highly anticipated sequel PAYDAY 3 in 2023, further expanding this successful franchise. PAYDAY Crime War is based on a free-to-play business model, with monetization focused on in-app purchases and in-game advertising. Access to the entire universe of PAYDAY 2 PC game and game assets, which have sold over 105 million additional downloadable content packs (DLC's), provides PAYDAY Crime War with an extensive pipeline of content that will keep players engaged for years.

"We're excited to see Starbreeze's collaboration with PopReach bear fruit with the worldwide launch of PAYDAY Crime War. PAYDAY Crime War truly captures the spirit of our AAA franchise, and enables more players to experience the PAYDAY saga, heisting anytime, anywhere, in the palm of their hands," said Tobias Sjögren, CEO of Starbreeze.

For more information, including Google Play and Apple App Store download links, please visit the official PAYDAY Crime War site at www.paydaycrimewar.com.

About PopReach Corporation

PopReach, a Tier 1 Issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange, with shares also trading on OTCQX® Best Market, is a multi-platform technology company focused on acquiring, optimizing and growing companies and assets that provide services, technology or products within the digital media ecosystem. The Company's portfolio includes: PopReach Games, a free-to-play mobile game publisher; NotifyAI, a push notification advertising platform; Q1Media, an industry-leading advertising and media service provider; Contobox, a leading edge customer engagement platform; Ubiquity, a data driven user acquisition and marketing technology platform; SCS, an integrated agency powering brand performance with data and creativity; and OpenMoves, a Google Premier Partner driving creative and growth across pay-per-click advertising and search engine optimization.

Additional information about the Company is available at www.sedar.com.

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SOURCE PopReach Corporation

PopReach Corporation, Dennis Fong, Investor Relations, [phone], [email protected]; Jon Walsh, Chief Executive Officer, [phone], [email protected]