Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action
Publisher: Fulqrum Publishing
Developer: KillPixel (EU), 3D Realms (US)
Release Date: Feb. 27, 2024

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'Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin' Leaving Early Access, Comes To Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC In Spring 2023 - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2022 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT

Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin is a dark fantasy horror FPS powered by the original Quake engine.

The Old World has passed away. Amidst the ruins lurks an ageless fear.

You are Outlander. Once adrift upon the Ageless Sea, you now find yourself on the shores of a dying world. From the consuming darkness emerges a figure cloaked in white, the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, who burdens you with the task of hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World. You must journey into the vast gloom to explore ancient ruins, discover forgotten secrets and battle the horrors that lurk within.

Traverse ancient crypts, sunken ruins, corrupted temples and howling forests with nine weapons and ten artifacts of dreadful might. Traditional firearms such as the double-barreled shotgun lay waste to foes and all have alternate fire abilities. The Retcher and the Fangspitter transform the cysts and teeth ripped from the corpses of enemies into death-dealing projectiles. Do not underestimate the adversary, for they grow great in number and power. Keep both mind and blade sharp to survive the dangers ahead.

Wrath’s hub world design inspires exploration-heavy non-linear play. Only the first two realms are open at first, but keys lay hidden throughout the five worlds that open the other doors. Secrets scattered in the shadows award both lore and desperately-needed armaments. Beware: Wrath’s hardcore monsters make the prospect of survival grim. Even saving the game can be terrifying -- Soul Tethers allow saving anywhere, but they’re finite. Play aggressively, but play strategically.

Originally planned for 2020, pushed back until early 2021, delayed until 2022, 3D Realms and Fulqrum Publishing revealed that Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin starts its brutal journey on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2023.

The team continues to work diligently to provide fans with the most fleshed-out first-person shooter possible.

Hunt down the Guardians of the Old World as the Outlander. Wreak havoc in WRATH’s visceral combat while exploring non-linear, expansive hubs. 

Today’s trailer introduces the first boss, the Lady of Ascension, Guardian of Mourningvale. After collecting the five relics in the first hub, defeat the Guardian to reach Episode 2.

While the Outlanders’ used to be the hunter, something new hunts him: Prowlers, abominations prone to turning invisible for sneak attacks.

Combat this new foe with three new weapons:

  • Crystallizer: a chain weapon capable of targeting multiple enemies. The alternate firing mode turns enemies into frozen crystals that amplify the chain ability as a conductor
  • Lance: a long-ranged sniper that can create a forcefield
  • Mace of devastation: A crushing melee weapon that collects souls. The secondary fire unleashes souls in a ranged barrage

The veins of Wrath pump with the DNA of revered '90s shooters. Developed internally at 3D Realms and KillPixel, alongside Quake scene veterans, Wrath embraces the timeless elements of classic titles such as DOOM, Quake, Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Unreal, and Hexen and authentically carries them into the 21st century. Quake Champions composer Andrew Hulshult and Cyberpunk 2077 Senior Audio Engineer Bjørn Jacobsen underscore the ethereal atmosphere with ghostly ambiance and heavy metal.

Key Features:

  • Explore a vast world shrouded in darkness, passionately crafted by the hands of expert Quake scene necromancers.
  • Forge your path with an arsenal of deadly weapons, each with multiple fire modes.
  • Know your enemy. Many horrors lurk in the shadows, thirsting for your blood.
  • Artifacts of great power lay hidden in the dark places of the world. Find them and dominate your enemies.
  • Powered by the Legendary Quake 1 Tech, WRATH is an authentic, classic FPS in every way.
  • Immerse yourself in haunting music born from the twisted mind of Andrew Hulshult (Quake Champions, Rise of the Triad, Dusk and Amid Evil).

Currently available on Steam Early Access, Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) in Spring 2023.


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