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London (JUNE. 9, 2024) – At this year’s Xbox Games Showcase A44 Games and publisher Kepler Interactive, announced their exciting new souls-lite Action-RPG, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, will launch globally on 18th July for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store). Pre-orders are available now for all platforms and Flintlock will also be available on Games Pass at launch.
If 5 weeks is too long to wait, A44 Games announced a demo for PC via Steam from 10th June. The demo* starts players at the beginning of Flintlock, giving them a glimpse into the world of Kian which has been under siege for 10 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.
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 armour from tougher enemies or kill them with one devastating hit. Each encounter earns ‘reputation’ which can be used to upgrade weapons and armour and unlock new skills belonging to one of three paths – Powder, Magic or Steel. In addition, the demo enables players to challenge themselves on the demanding Possessed difficulty mode, ideal for those who desire a greater test of skill after mastering the combat.
A physical Deluxe Edition for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 will be available from select retailers via Maximum Games and comes complete with the full game, digital soundtrack, digital artbook and additional DLC cosmetic content for Nor – Champions Outfit, 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. Listen to the Rammuha composition from the OST here now.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn launches on 18th July on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) and will also be available day one with Xbox & PC Game Pass. For more information visit www.playflintlock.com.
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*Demo progress does not carry over to the final game
Related Links:
Website: https://www.playflintlock.com/
Twitter: @PlayFlintlock
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playflintlock
About A44:
Founded in 2013, A44 Games has operated with the goal of making games we want to play in mind. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, the team at A44’s expertise is in combining cinematic experiences with complex gameplay. A44’s first game, Ashen, released in 2018 to critical acclaim.
About Kepler Interactive:
Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London.
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