Lynked: Banner of the Spark adds PS5 and Xbox Series versions, launches May 22
Currently in Early Access for PC.
Arcade-inspired cooperative roguelite town-builder Lynked: Banner of the Spark will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on May 22 for $24.99, publisher Dreamhaven and developer FuzzyBot announced.
Lynked: Banner of the Spark first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on October 22, 2024.
The version 1.0 release will include the following new content:
Lynked: Banner of the Spark version 1.0 adds chapters five through nine, taking players through the game’s main storyline and epilogue. Each chapter brings more bots to rescue, ways to upgrade the town, and action-packed missions to embark upon.
Players can look forward to the following new content in version 1.0 on PC and consoles:
- Five new chapters with forty total missions that progress the main campaign, including a “Banner of the Spark” storyline where players will uncover the fate of the legendary band of bots and earn ten special themed rewards.
- Introducing a new biome, The VoidSpyre. Take on the Combot’s fortress with 18 VoidSpyre enemies, five new bosses, and procedurally generated maps, so no two missions are the same. Head back to town after the fight and catch VoidSpyre gillibots that have been added to the bot-o-pedia.
- Craft and collect new weapon mods, skins, and the sludge weapon core to enhance the fighting experience.
Version 1.0 also includes the “Buddy Up!” update. “Buddy Up!” introduces Chef Brot, a culinary mastermind for bots and organics alike. Players build Chef’s kitchen to craft up to 100 new delicious meals for Unibot residents and boost battle ranks through the power of cooking. Additionally, “Buddy Up!” lets players… well, buddy up! Choose from over 100 resident Unibots to join you in battle, selecting up to two companions in single-player and one in multiplayer.
“Since day one, our goal with Lynked was to create a colorful action RPG that blends heartwarming town-building with high-energy action, and player feedback has been instrumental in shaping that vision,” said FuzzyBot co-founder and creative director Max Spielberg in a press release. “Version 1.0 is the culmination of that journey, bringing new challenges, tools, and surprises for both longtime players and newcomers alike.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Dreamhaven:
About
It’s the year 30XX, and the natural world has been overrun by an evil robot force… but all is not lost. As you rescue and join forces with a charming band of robot companions called the Unibots, you’ll form a community of fearless friends, and work together to build a new future from the ground up.
Key Features
- A Rogue-Life RPG – Lynked: Banner of the Spark fuses the action packed fun of a roguelite with the rich progression and charm of a life sim. In this vibrant rogue-life RPG, combat and customization go hand in hand. Put your skills to the test against swarms of robot foes and tough-as-nails bosses, then use their parts and other resources to expand and upgrade your home base. Whether you’re a homebody or a hardened warrior, there are endless ways to pitch in—it’ll take a village to save the world!
- Lynk Up in Cooperative Play or Solo – Take on a variety of hack-and-slash missions either solo or with up to 3 players. But wait… your Unibot pals want a piece of the action, too! Players can power up and recruit allied bots into the fight as companions, where they have their own powers, fighting styles, and combo attacks to send your foes to the scrap pile!
- Weapons and the Wyre – Kick bolts with your trusty grapple, known as the Wyre, along with an arsenal of weapons at your disposal! Gain an edge on enemies with 10 weapon classes, 80-plus variations, robust permanent progression systems, and randomized mid-mission upgrades ensuring no two runs are ever the same.
- Build a Thriving Town – Enlist the help of robots and up to five friends to work together and build a bright local community. Catch fish, collect critters, harvest crops, and craft items to make your home uniquely yours! In addition to enriching your town, use the resources you collect to upgrade your character with special powers and techniques to take to your next fight.
- Fine-Tune Your Look – Rebuild society in style with deep character customization, featuring more options and accessories than you can shake a wrench at!
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.