Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

03/22/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/21/2023 17:29

Samsung Electronics Opens the Odyssey Universe, a New In-Game Experience Inspired by the Odyssey Monitor Lineup

A new customized map created in Fortnite, inspired by the industry-leading Odyssey lineup, debuts on March 23, along with live Twitch streams and rewards in a scavenger hunt event

Samsung Electronics has announced the release of the Odyssey Universe, a new customized map created for gamers to experience in Fortnite,1 based on the premium Odyssey series of monitors from Samsung.

The Odyssey Universe is a new in-game experience expressing how the industry-leading Samsung Odyssey monitor lineup helps gamers deliver on the promise of next-generation games.

"We are happy to introduce the Odyssey's own customized gaming experience along with fun in one of the most popular game around the world." said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "We will continue to introduce the industry-leading Odyssey lineup and raise the awareness of our gaming monitors by providing new, exciting experiences and events."

The Odyssey Universe features each space inspired by the main product name of the Odyssey lineup. The permanent new map is divided into 5 spaces, each of them inspired by and representing an industry-leading entry in the Odyssey monitor lineup. It ranges from the Level Ark, which is derived from the "Odyssey Ark" providing a new frontier of immersion with the 55-inch large screen, to Level G9∙G8∙G7∙G6 in line with products such as Odyssey Neo G9 and G8. Each space will have its own mission for players to clear, with a variety of objectives and rewards during gameplay.

Tune Into the Debut of the Odyssey Universe on Twitch

Kicking off the release of Odyssey Universe, gamers can tune into some of their favorite streamers to see the maps in action on the official Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel with following streamers:

Date: March 23 at 2PM (EST)

The streamers will show off the new map's exciting gameplay, fill in viewers on how they can explore the map themselves and how they can get exclusive deals on Odyssey monitors.

Join in the Odyssey Universe Scavenger Hunt

The fun doesn't end even after the stream ends. Until March 29, players have an extra reason to jump into the Odyssey Universe beyond the map's thrilling gameplay. Players can participate in the "Scavenger Hunt" event to explore the Odyssey Universe map and find hidden answers in each of the spaces. Once gamers figure out the answers, they can submit them at the Odyssey Universe event website to be eligible to enter into a sweepstakes. The winners of the sweepstakes will receive Odyssey gaming monitors and will be announced on the Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel on March 30 at 7PM (EST).

Gamers can get ready for the launch of Odyssey Universe by visiting the website to get the latest information and find details on the "Scavenger Hunt".

1 This is an independently created Fortnite Creative experience and is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Epic Games, Inc.