Serious Sam Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Steam Update and Collectibles Announcement
Marking the 25th anniversary of the iconic Serious Sam franchise, the developers have released a special update on Steam. This celebratory release not only includes a trove of early concept art but also heralds the upcoming arrival of new collectible items for fans.
In honor of this significant quarter-century milestone, the creators behind Serious Sam decided to share unique archival materials with their dedicated community.
As a special gift, they have published the "Serious Sam Sketchbook" – a fascinating collection of old sketches and original concept art from the very first game in the series. This digital sketchbook is now accessible to all players within the installation folders of Serious Sam: The First Encounter and Serious Sam: The Second Encounter.
Beyond this nostalgic dive into the franchise's origins, the developers also announced that collectible cards and other Steam-specific items for Serious Sam: The First Encounter and Serious Sam: The Second Encounter will be arriving soon.
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