Absorb the essence of fallen warriors, and uncover the secrets hidden within a techno-medieval world brimming with relentless creatures.

Deathbound is set in a crumbling civilization where the clash between fanatical faith and unnatural science decimated the world of Ziêminal and the great city of Akratya. Throughout their crusade, players will encounter ruthless monsters who will test the will and valor of all who knock at their door. Within Ziêminal, there is no good nor evil, only justifications. 

Akratya is a vile and dangerous city. It will take more than the traditional sword-and-shield to conquer, let alone survive. Deathbound features a unique Binding System allowing players to absorb the essence of the fallen warriors found throughout the world. Essence offers the opportunity to craft catered playstyles through a diverse range of skills and abilities, as well as form a party. Through dynamic transformation, players can switch between the heroes in a party at any time and adapt to the many perilous situations they will find themselves in. Binding also allows players to deliver devastating Morphstrikes using the combined powers of all the absorbed fallen. The line between life and death is razor-thin. A carefully executed Morphstrike can change the tide of battle.

The memories and identities of the fallen will be uncovered through Binding as well. In addition to the environment and items, essence will reveal the narrative behind the world of Ziêminal and its inhabitants. Though players must tread carefully when Binding, as not all heroes converge harmoniously. The conflicts caused by divergent essences absorbed will greatly impact the gameplay and narrative alike. 

The Church of Death beckons. Are you brave enough to answer its call? How will you fare against the horrors of Ziêmina?

At the heart of Deathbound stands two factions: Church of Death and Cult of Life. Brazilian developer Trial Forge and Tate Multimedia are happy to share two short videos detailing the playable characters of Deathbound. 

Split between their respective factions, the two videos provide a brief insight into each character's personalities and motivations. Additionally, the videos provide a tease of the combat styles and attacks each of the damned warriors offers

Church of Death is the dominant faith in Zieminal (the world of Deathbound), made of fanatics who persecute anyone who does not follow their creed. Its pious faith is only matched by its zealous nature towards those who do not share their beliefs. At the crusade of Akratya, four members of the church are about to have their faith and skills put to the test…

On the opposite front stands the Cult of Life - an uneasy alliance of many organisations which tries to resist the oppression of the Death followers. It consists of Essencemancers - worshippers of the Goddess Life - in their quest to bring immortality back to humankind at all costs.

The Cult of Life pursues a cause once taken for granted. Existing as more of a joint goal of many, than a singular belief, all those who follow Goddess Life have their own reasons. With their existence met with the cold steel of The Church of Death, resistance is the only option. Within the city of Akratya, members of the Cult of Life find themselves once again locked in combat with their zealous enemies… but who will stand in the path of The Church of Death?

Key Features

• The Essence - Gain the skills, memories and identities of fallen warriors throughout the world. Combine their unique personalities and combat styles and switch between them seamlessly.
• Dynamic Transformation - Unleash the combined powers of fallen warriors with devastating Morphstrikes. Utilize different attack styles to pull-off powerful combinations and finishing blow to defeat all who oppose you.
• Bound System - The essences you absorb form your party. Deathbound features a robust party system that allows players to craft a playstyle through talent trees. Seamlessly switch between fallen warriors to harness their skills and abilities. Each party member’s affiliation in life will affect their synergy in death. ​
• Brutal World - Ziêminal is a world that mixes a technological past and a medieval present, home to diverse cultures. The city of Akratya is rich in lore and dangers. Explore a city falling into ruin under the shadow of a grand crusade. From the body-filled streets to arenas and places of worship. With its imposing brutalist architecture and melding of technology, it’s a city bound for oblivion. ​
• Unforgiving Monsters and Bosses - Face challenging enemies crafted to push you to your limits. Their very nature is based on the five stages of grief, with each new encounter commanding the attention of any soul who dare face them.

Deathbound is coming to PC (Steam) in 2024.