Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil invites players to step into the shoes of Lucas, who inherits his Uncle Renato's gym and guides him with his pet capybara, Raphael.

As they navigate the challenges faced by the favela community, including climate and health issues, players will train fighters for competitions, expand their gym, and engage with diverse NPCs, each with unique stories and motivations for joining the gym.

Watch your fighters develop from a low self esteem kid off the streets, to a lightweight Jiu-Jitsu world champion. See the personal growth of your students, as they conquer the fears, vices, and overcome difficulties of their past. 

The game's rich cultural setting, combined with real-life issues faced by Brazilian communities, sets Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil apart from other tycoon games on the market. Players will not only manage their gym but also make strategic decisions to improve their local community, address environmental concerns, and make a tangible impact on the game world.

Brazil’s International Games (BIG) Festival will be unveiling Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil’s first cinematic trailer during BIG 2023 on June 30th.

In addition, the event will be hosting a talk by creative director and co-founder, Chance Glasco, who will discuss the game's development, unique features, and the importance of addressing climate and health issues through gaming. The cinematic trailer showcases the game's breathtaking visuals, capturing the essence of Rio de Janeiro's vibrant culture and delivering an authentic Brazilian Jiu-jitsu experience for players to immerse themselves in.

Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil is being developed by Good Dog Studios, an game development studio lead by Chance Glasco (a co-founder of Infinity Ward and creator of the Call of Duty franchise), and a team of AAA veterans whose projects have included games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, Medal of Honor, Magic the Gathering, The Sims, Rogue Company and Doom.

"We're thrilled to showcase Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil at BIG 2023," said Chance Glasco. "It was a natural fit for us to uncover the game for the first time in Brazil since this is where the game takes place and is inspired by.”

"We're honored to be working with Chance Glasco and showcase Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil as a world premiere during BIG 2023," said Gustavo Steinberg, BIG Festival CEO. "From what we have seen so far, Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil oozes with realism and brings the vibrant diverse and eclectic Brazilian culture to life”

Key Features:

• Recruit and train dynamically evolving fighters with a variety of jobs, backgrounds, and personalities
• Watch your trainees face their bullies, win grappling tournaments, street altercations, and work their way to being a world champion.
• Maintain and manage fitness facilities for your fighters.
• Build and maintain your gym, upgrade your equipment, and manage your employees.
• Navigate and address climate and health challenges impacting favela and other Rio communities while supporting local infrastructure and environmental improvements.
• Customize the format and intensity of your classes to try to please casual or hardcore trainees.
• Authentic Rio de Janeiro setting with rich cultural elements and an engaging storyline

Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil is scheduled for release on PC in 2024, with consoles to follow.