To beat the game you’ll have to master 2D souls-like combat with the ever present threat of permadeath looming. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Roguelike, Rogue-lite, roguelike-like, rogueschmike! The world needs more of these and we'd like to present for your consideration, the RogueVANIA. This means an interconnected world that you unlock progressively through exploration and battling bosses, with death replacing backtracking. Each death will unlock more of the world and you’ll begin to understand the scale of the choices in front of you. Sick of the stinking sewers? Why not go over the ramparts? It’s your skill, playstyle and of course the loot you find that will determine your choice your path.

But don’t think this will be a walk in the park. Pattern based monsters, and demanding boss fights will force you to fight cautiously and build your strength. Every weapon has its own unique feel and rolling and dodging will become second nature as you learn to manage the mobs of monsters that will overwhelm the unprepared. Tough, but fair.

Tired of the violence and death? Explore a bit, take a stroll, enjoy the view from the ramparts, find a secret room. Thomas and Gwen, our graphic artists, never miss an opportunity to impress with their pixelart and shape a world that you’ll want to explore. You might even learn a little more about the lore of the place, who knows?

The PS4 and Nintendo Switch standard retail versions include a 20-page artbook and will be available in European stores on August 17 and US stores on August 21 (PS4 versions priced at $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 and Nintendo Switch at $34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99).

Limited to 2000 copies of each format, the Signature Edition versions will include a copy of the game, a double-CD soundtrack, an exclusive enamel character pin, a 56-page hardback artbook, a numbered certificate of authenticity and will be presented in an outer box featuring exclusive artwork in a matte finish with spot gloss. The PS4 Dead Cells Signature Edition is priced at $45 / €40 / £35 and the Nintendo Switch Dead Cells Signature Edition at $50 / €45 / £40. Both formats are available to pre-order now on the Signature Edition Games website.

PC players can look forward to a Dead Cells Special Edition. Featuring exclusive case artwork, a 20-page concept artbook and game soundtrack. The PC Dead Cells Special Edition will launch on August 17 priced at €34.99 / £29.99.

Key Features:

• RogueVania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a roguelike and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath.
• Souls-like combat: Pattern-based bosses and minions, weapons and spells with unique gameplay. Make do with what you have and don’t forget to roll.
• Nonlinear progression: Unlock new levels with every death and explore undiscovered parts of the castle as you prepare for the inevitable bosses.
• Exploration: Secret rooms, hidden passages, charming landscapes. Death is now your way of backtracking.

Currently available in Early Access on Steam and GOG.com, Dead Cells will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC in August 2018.