Zen Studios held its latest Pinball Bites presentation and discussed a number of details about what is coming for Pinball FX and more.
The developers went into details on the upcoming May update and included a discussion of the Notification system, what it will entail and the many features it will have including event notifications and more.
Pinball FX will be getting a new XP System based on activities such as participating in events and tournaments, achieving table rewards, playing a questline or just playing on a table for a while.
There will also be visual upgrades, including for the storefront and the pinhall to create a fresh, new modern experience, complete with new music and presentation. There is also a new UI upgrade to give the game a new modern look and a new focus on removing bugs and glitches. Following this, the developers teased a new table based on Pacific Rim, with more details to follow.
Lastly, the new table pack was announced as Universal Pinball: TV Classics which Zen sent out the following for:
All-new digital pinball tables inspired by nostalgic hit NBCUniversal TV shows are coming directly to the tips of your flipper fingers with Universal Pinball: TV Classics. Zen Studios, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced three new tables inspired by iconic series, including Knight Rider, Xena: Warrior Princess and Battlestar Galactica, coming on May 16, 2024, to Pinball FX on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Knight Rider Pinball: Sit behind the wheel and use K.I.T.T.’s superior technology to face off against the greatest threats on the road like K.A.R.R. Punch the Turbo Boost, activate Super Pursuit Mode, and engage Auto Cruise to let the table play automatically!
Xena: Warrior Princess Pinball: In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. Join Xena, the mighty princess, as she fights epic villains Callisto, Ares, and Caesar with the help of her friends Gabrielle and Joxer.
Battlestar Galactica Pinball:Take control of the Battlestar Galactica and keep humanity one step ahead of the Cylon threat. Keep them at bay by fighting space battles and resisting subterfuge. You must keep everyone alive and reach the final goal: Earth. So say we all.
Universal Pinball: TV Classics joins over a hundred unique pinball tables in Pinball FX, including others inspired by timeless NBCUniversal franchises and properties, like Jurassic World, Back to The Future, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and JAWS.
“Many of us grew up watching these legendary series through the past decades. Our team, avid fans of these NBCUniversal TV classics, gleefully jumped into creating these experiences,” said Mel Kirk, COO of Zen Studios. “Bringing these popular characters and stories into Pinball FX and collaborating with Universal Products & Experiences again is a dream come true.”
Universal Pinball: TV Classics will be available on May 16 for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
For more information and updates, visit zenstudios.com.
There was also a discussion of new physical tables from AtGames, and new events as well a brief update of Pinball Masters for Netflix on Mobile.
The full presentation can be seen below
