Fantastic news for fans of the souls-like genre as well as console owners.
Deathbound, the upcoming soulslike title from Trialforge Studio, will also make its way to PlayStation and Xbox. The Brazil-based game-developing company announced that they will expand Deathbound to consoles. In particular, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
"We’re thrilled to announce that Deathbound will be launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S day-in-date with PC," developers wrote on Steam.
TrialForge has also partnered with Polish publisher Tate Multimedia for the game's launch. A release date has yet to be revealed. But creators said the upcoming PS5 and Xbox Series X game will be rolled out the title 'later this year.'
Deathbound promises to bring a new take in the souls-like genre. Instead of a single hero, players will have a team of four characters at their disposal.
"Our game was designed to be an innovation within the souls-like genre," developers said. "With this feature, you can change warriors from your party at any moment – even during combat and dodging," they added.
The game's lore takes place in the world of Ziêminal, where faith and science clash in a never-ending struggle. While in the middle of a crusade, players find themselves in the city of Akratya. There, they will uncover the story behind the seven Fallen Warriors, whom the players can take control.
According to developers, the key to victory during battles lies in the players' ability to assemble their party of Fallen Warriors. Deathbound's core gameplay revolves around strategic switching between these bound souls mid-combat. And each Fallen Warrior not only has unique combat styles, skills, but also motivations.
Relationships among the Fallen Warriors can also influence gameplay, developers added.
"Each party member’s affiliation in life will affect their synergy in death," they said.
Meanwhile, TrialForge has already launched a demo version for Deathbound. Players eager to experience the game can access its demo on Steam.