The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions of roguelite first-person shooter Roboquest will launch on May 27, publisher Starbreeze Studios and developer RyseUp Studios announced.
Pre-orders for physical standard and Deluxe editions distributed by Strictly Limited Games are now available via VideoGamesPlus.ca in North America and Amazon in Europe, as well as via Strictly Limited Games’ online shop.
“It’s a fact that RyseUp has created something special with Roboquest,” said Starbreeze Studios head of commercial Gustav Nisser in a press release. “We’re incredibly excited to offer fans a physical edition to commemorate their love for the game. Partnering with Strictly Limited, the physical edition not only brings the game to your shelves but also an exciting Deluxe Edition.”
Strictly Limited Games head of business unit Sascha Hoffmann added, “We’re honored to bring Roboquest on PlayStation 5 to life with a Strictly Limited physical edition, working alongside Ryse Up and Starbreeze on this special release. With its fast-paced roguelite action, intense co-op gameplay, and explosive shooter mechanics, Roboquest is a game that deserves a place in every collector’s library. This edition is a tribute to its adrenaline-fueled combat and vibrant art style, carefully crafted for fans who want to own a true piece of its high-energy world.”
Roboquest first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on August 20, 2020, followed by Game Preview for Xbox Series and Xbox One on January 30, 2023, and a full launch for all platforms on November 7, 2023.
Here is an overview of the game, via Starbreeze Studios:
About
Set in a scorched future world, Roboquest invites players to step into the shoes of a Guardian tasked with fighting a rogue AI to give humanity a fighting chance of survival. Playable in both single-player mode or online two-player cooperative play, this high-energy first-person shooter delivers action-packed gameplay, randomly generated environments, and dynamic combat, ensuring no two runs are ever the same.
Players will blast through a variety of environments, from desolate canyons to futuristic cityscapes, collecting upgrades and weapons while facing off against tough enemies and challenging bosses. With each run, you’ll unlock new persistent upgrades and further customize your basecamp, creating fresh strategies and refining your playstyle as you push to dive deeper with every attempt.
Key Features
- Guardian Classes – Choose from several classes: lead your army of drones, blast tons of enemies at once with a powerful rocket or stealth-in for a sudden burst attack.
- Build Customization – Create your build along the way with unique sets of upgrades for each class, find powerful synergies and further personalize your playstyle.
- Weapon Diversity – From regular shotguns, rifles and snipers to the almighty mortar and flare gun, Roboquest offers a large diversity of weapons to choose from.
- Random Levels – Each with a different theme and atmosphere, generated with a careful mix of pre-placed and randomized chunks, the levels offer a fresh challenge each run.
- Run, Fall, Run Again – Tough challenges await you, and mastery is required. Learn the way of the enemy and master movement and shooting to prevail. Prepare to return to your basecamp if you are destroyed by the evil bots.
- Persistent Upgrades – Collect wrenches during your runs and use them to upgrade your basecamp and unlock new gameplay elements and choices to help you dive further into the game each run.