At the Xbox Games Showcase, A44 Games and publisher Kepler Interactive announced their exciting new souls-lite Action-RPG, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. The game will launch globally on July 18 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store).
If five weeks is too long to wait, A44 Games announced a demo for PC via Steam on June 10. The demo* starts players at the beginning of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, giving them a glimpse into the world of Kian, which has been under siege for ten years, and a chance to hone their combat skills. Now the Gods are loose, set free inadvertently by Nor, who must make amends aided by her mysterious companion, Enki, by defeating them to save humanity before they take over the world.
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Players start their journey in Three Peaks, where they learn to use steel weapons and guns, master parrying, powder jumps, and powder dodges as they embark on a quest to kill the Gods. Battles are rhythmic, and combat is fast and fluid, with the best attacks coming from chaining combos together. Working with Enki adds another dimension where using his magic unlocks the ability to ‘prime’ enemies.
With each hit, the magical gauge fills, and when fully primed, players can land critical attacks to remove armor from tougher enemies or kill them with one devastating hit. Each encounter earns a ‘reputation’, which can be used to upgrade weapons and armor and unlock new skills belonging to one of three paths – Powder, Magic, or Steel. In addition, the demo enables players to challenge themselves in the demanding, possessed difficulty mode, which is ideal for those who desire a greater test of skill after mastering the combat.
We also looked into the purchasing options.
- The physical Deluxe Edition for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 will be available from select retailers via Maximum Entertainment and comes complete with the full game, digital soundtrack, digital artbook, and additional DLC cosmetic content for Nor – Champions Outfits, Noble Outfits and Vanguard Outfits – in addition to the Champions Pistol and Champions Axe as well as an exclusive reversible coversheet.
- The digital Deluxe Edition comes with the full game and additional DLC cosmetic content for Nor.
Pre-orders are available now for all platforms and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn will also be available on Game Pass at launch.
