Asym Altered Axis pits a real-time strategy player against up to 5 players playing cooperative stealth action.

The strategy player sets the deadly stage with a variety of traps and units while the action player team has to then infiltrate the level to steal the valuable Cell Nexus. The battle starts in total darkness with the strategy player searching for the action players from the skies, using the light trails generated from the action players as clues. Once the action players are discovered or the Cell Nexus is stolen, the stage suddenly lights up and all traps come alive, dramatically changing the pace of the game from tense stealth action into a flashy cat-and-mouse chase!

Who will prevail: the Action players who can steal the Cell Nexus and successfully escape, or the Strategy player who captures all Action players?

Developer MIXI announced that Asym Altered Axishas started its first global Alpha Test!

Join the Alpha Test now by requesting the playtest access from the Steam page and be one of the first to experience Asym’s tactical action gameplay. The Alpha Test will be held between October 18th 20:00 to October 23rd 23:59 (PDT).

By participating in the Alpha Test, players can enter into a giveaway for a chance to win exclusive Asym merch or a Steam Deck. 

Check Asym official website for details on how to participate in the campaign.

About the Alpha Test

• What: In this Alpha Test, players will be able to experience the cross-genre battle, the core gameplay of Asym
• When: From October 18th 20:00 to October 23rd 23:59 (PDT)
• How To Join: Request a playtest access from Asym’s Steam page (Windows PC required)
• Note:
  • Since this Alpha Test is conducted with the servers in the US, users might experience slight delay in the gameplay depending on the region
  • Match making may take time depending on the time of day and the number of participants in the test.

New “How To Play Asym” Trailers

To learn how to play Asym, check out the latest tutorial trailers, exploring the world of Asym and how to become a strategizing mastermind or an elite escapist in the high octane multiplayer action.

The Role of Protector: Create & Protect

The Protector sets a level filled with traps and units which the action player team will have to carefully infiltrate to steal the valuable Nexus. By using the Cell earned as a reward from each game round, the Protector can purchase new traps and objects to fortify and protect the Nexus.

Each game round starts in total darkness with the Protector searching for the neon-glowing Infiltrators, tracking them with a spotlight from the skies. The Protector can hurl fireballs and summon guards, as well as set a huge swathe of terrain ablaze to cut off an escape route.

 

The Role of Infiltrators: Infiltrate & Escape

The Infiltrator can sneak in alone or go in guns blazing with up to 5 friends. The heist crew will infiltrate the Protector’s stage, starting off under the cover of darkness. They can use smoke grenades and sidearms to evade detection and eliminate patrolling guards, and can even transform into an animal for a limited time by triggering Ultimate to make quick getaways.

If any Infiltrator is discovered or the Nexus is stolen, the stage will suddenly light up and all traps will become active, dramatically changing the pace of the game from tense stealth action into a flashy cat-and-mouse chase! Stealing Nexus will land you a huge payout of Cells but you need to escape from the portal to secure the Cells you’ve stolen.

Who will prevail: the Infiltrators who can steal the Nexus and successfully escape, or the Protector who is able to defend their treasure.

Key Features:

• The Strategy Player Side
  • Defend Your Domain With Traps & Units - Strategy players can set their own stage with the Level Editor feature. Fortify your fortress with various traps and units such as watchtowers and AI guards as you prepare to protect your Cell Nexus against the upcoming heist.
  • Sabotage Puny Infiltrators From On High - The strategy player scours down for the heist crew as a pair of giant hands in a world of their own creation. Hunt for the action players’ glowing trails to track them down.
  • Annihilate Action Players With Your Arsenal - Along with the many traps at their disposal, the strategy player can also land direct hits to action players with a multitude of skills. Rain fireballs and ice attacks, or unleash carnage with the satellite laser that can annihilate large portions of the stage.
• The Action Player Side
  • The Thrill Of Stealthily Pulling Off A Heist - Infiltrate the strategy player’s stage under cover of darkness and steal the precious Cell Nexus undetected. Be cautious not to move around too quickly as this leaves a trail of light exposing you to the enemy.
  • Play Solo Or Team Up With Up To 5 Players - Quietly infiltrate alone or team up with up to 5 other players. Rescue your downed teammate, or abandon them and escape alone, the choice is yours!
  • Master Your Weapons & Ultimate Skills - Using a variety of weapons such as smoke grenades and guns can lead the heist to success. By using the ultimate skills, action players can transform into different animals with unique abilities to aid in their mission.

Asym Altered Axis is in development for PC (Steam).