''Poly Bridge'' is a

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video game series developed and published by Dry Cactus. The franchise was introduced in 2016 and received three installments, with the third title, '' Poly Bridge 3'', released on 30 May 2023.

Games

Poly Bridge (2016)

The first installment of the series started with an early access on

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in 2015. The game was fully released initially for

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on 12 June 2016. The basic material includes

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, and cable, alongside hydraulics, which can be used to move pieces of the bridge.

Poly Bridge 2 (2020)

The second installment of the series was released on 28 May 2020 for

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and

via Epic Games Store and

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and

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versions were available in October 2020. The game features a new material,

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Poly Bridge 3 (2023)

A third title was revealed on 16 March 2023, targeting for a release on 30 May 2023 for

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platforms. Foundation is confirmed to be introduced as a new material.

Reception

The series has sold over 6 million copies prior to the release of '' Poly Bridge 3''.

References

External links

*{{official website, http://polybridge.drycactus.com Puzzle video games by series Simulation video games by series Video game franchises introduced in 2016