Publisher Team17 and developer RocketBrush Studio have announced the dark fantasy action RPG The Unliving which is launching in early access later this year. The Unliving is a roguelite and real-time strategy action game which is combing both genres to create a unique experience that places players in command of their very own army created by the powerful necromancer. The necromancer is able to reanimate dead enemies and command them to join his own ever-growing army of the undead.
The Unliving features procedurally-generated environments where everything that dies, is given a new life thanks to your powers. Each fallen enemy comes back as an ally stronger than ever with new knowledge and skills and a rekindled desire to bring down their fury on the living. Check out the new trailer for The Unliving below:
Key features of The Unliving include:
- Turn enemies into obedient undead minions: Reincarnate fallen foes into loyal soldiers that obey every command
- Sacrifice the undead: The Necromancer can sacrifice members of his undead legions to release powerful spells that can change the course of the battle
- Enjoy hand-drawn levels: The world of The Unliving is procedurally generated from a selection of meticulously crafted and highly detailed pixel art
- Death is only the beginning: Through each permadeath players will be resurrected, keeping their progression and unlocks, each attempt better equipping the Necromancer to take on the challenges that lurk in the shadows
- Overcome gruelling bosses: Powerful creatures prowl the wilderness, waiting for their chance to take down the Necromancer, each boasts its own fighting style and abilities, requiring strategic gameplay to overcome
- Unlock the secrets of necromancy: Cryptic notes, coerced information, and ancient artifacts will be instrumental in piecing together the truth behind the necromancer’s immortality, and the unnatural abilities he wields
The Unliving will release in early access on PC via Steam on October 31, 2022 however you can head over to Steam and add the game to your wishlist right now. Additional details about the title will be shared in the upcoming months leading to is initial release.
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