Metric Empire Announces October 3rd Release
Indie studio Metric Empire, led by two former Ubisoft directors, has announced the release date for its debut FPS roguelite, Battle Shapers. Set to launch into Early Access on October 3rd, 2023, this fast-paced, bot-smashing title is promising gamers a thrilling experience.
Collaborating with Community
Metric Empire intends to refine and expand Battle Shapers in Early Access by adding more content and features. The developers aim to collaborate with the gaming community to mold this ambitious shooter into a top-notch form.
Unity and Gamescom Showcase
Battle Shapers will be featured at Gamescom with Unity, the world’s leading platform for RT3D content. From August 23rd – 25th, Unity will be at the ASH Köln MesseCity, showcasing an all-new demo of Battle Shapers, providing hands-on experience to attendees.
Design Philosophy from the Design Director
Design Director Pier-Luc Papineau emphasizes a high level of polish for the game, expressing a desire to create a title that the community can be proud of. The focus is on collaboration to make a lasting first impression.
Gameplay Details
Battle Shapers is a single-player FPS roguelite that fuses modern shooters’ intensity with the nostalgic vibe of console classics. Players will take on the role of Ada, an android on a mission to restore peace by battling hordes of robots.
FIGHT LASER WITH LASER
Relentless risk-taking and close-range warfare define the combat style, with cunning enemy machines that throw dangerous attacks and retaliations.
COMBAT IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE
Players can unlock new weapons, abilities, and talents, permanently increasing combat potential with hidden upgrades and weapons in each tower.
BUILD YOUR ‘CORE’ STRENGTH
Acquiring fallen Overlords’ powers adds unique abilities and appearance changes. As players defeat Overlords, Ada’s path becomes increasingly challenging.
Steam Release
Battle Shapers will launch on Steam on October 3rd, 2023. Mark your calendars, as this high-intensity combat experience promises to bring a fresh and engaging twist to the FPS roguelite genre.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
