Maximum Entertainment and developer Still Running have announced the upcoming launch date for their nightmarish action-adventure game, Morbid: The Lords of Ire. Set to release on May 17th across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, the game also revealed support for Xbox One, ensuring last-gen players can delve into the dark and corrupted world of Ire.
In addition to the digital release, physical versions of Morbid: The Lords of Ire will be available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders now open at various retailers, including Signature Edition Games.
Check out the release date trailer below:
Prepare to face grotesque creatures and test your mettle with intense hack-and-slash combat in a nightmarish landscape that challenges both your physical and mental resilience. Loot and scavenge unique weapons, enhance them with runes, and acquire blessings for unique perks as you confront the monstrous Lords and their minions.
As a sequel to the acclaimed Morbid: The Seven Acolytes, this installment invites players to experience the horror from an all-new 3D perspective. Building on the sanity system introduced in the previous game, players’ choices will lead them down paths of Enlightenment or Insanity, each offering distinct advantages and risks.
Choosing Enlightenment grants enhanced stamina and formidable Rage Breaker attacks, while embracing Insanity unleash devastating power but leaves you vulnerable to increased damage. Your decisions will dynamically alter your gameplay experience as you battle through five unique levels across the terrifying realms of Ire.
Key Features of Morbid: The Lords of Ire include:
- Diverse environments across five unique levels filled with nightmarish creatures and epic boss battles.
- Various play styles use a range of weapon styles, runes, and blessings.
- Dynamic sanity system affecting gameplay and power levels.
- Intense combat against dark monstrosities and the formidable Lords of Ire.
- Transition to a new 3D perspective for a fully realized horror experience.
Morbid: The Lords of Ire is developed by Still Running and published by Merge Games, a Maximum Entertainment company. Players can get a taste of the game with the first demo available on Steam and PlayStation 5, with the full release scheduled for May 17th on all supported platforms.
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