Get those engines revving, gamers, because Broken Roads is tearing up the scene come November 14th. Independent game studio Drop Bear Bytes and publishing homies Versus Evil are bringing this narrative-driven RPG to Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
A New Take on the Post-Apocalyptic Landscape—Now With a Down Under Flavor
Broken Roads aims to serve you a piping-hot dish of exploration, strategic turn-based combat, and juicy philosophical choices. But hold on, this isn’t your everyday apocalypse; the setting is the Australian outback. You heard that right—post-apocalyptic kangaroos, anyone?
Go Classless and Get Philosophical with Broken Roads’ Unique Systems
Don’t box yourself in; Broken Roads boasts a classless system, giving you mad freedom for character development. The game is built around four major philosophies: Humanist, Utilitarian, Machiavellian, and Nihilist. Tie in an original morality system—the Moral Compass—and you’ve got a formula for some serious internal dilemmas. Decisions in dialogue and questing will be influenced by your character’s philosophical vibes.
Authentic Locations and a Distinctive Soundtrack
The devs ain’t messing around when it comes to details. The team hit up West Australia, gathering photos, videos, and audio to make the game’s locations authentic. Even the soundtrack, composed by Tim Sunderland, features instruments made from everyday objects for that unique post-apocalyptic twang.
Dev Talk: From Vision to Reality
Craig Ritchie, Game Director at Drop Bear Bytes, is all about delivering a rich experience. Ritchie shared that Broken Roads aims to offer “a massive web of choices” and “an authentic vision” of an Australian post-apocalyptic wasteland. The team’s commitment doesn’t stop at just creating a desolate world but aims to fill it with “compassion, empathy, and humanity.”
Versus Evil Backs Broken Roads’ Promise
Steve Escalante, the General Manager of Versus Evil, is pumped. Drawing parallels with other heavy-hitters like Disco Elysium and Pillars of Eternity, Escalante is confident that Broken Roads will hit the right notes with RPG aficionados.
Trailer Alert: Get a Glimpse Before the Drop
Don’t just take our word for it. Check out the Broken Roads release date reveal trailer to see what’s coming to your screen this November.
Ready to decide your fate in the Australian badlands? Mark that calendar for November 14th, when Broken Roads finally hits the shelves. Get ready for a journey where your choices define you, both morally and strategically. GG, gamers.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, witch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
