Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear. Slave Zero X features 2D side-scrolling action where players string together brutal combos while traversing a dangerous 2.5D world.

From the top of Megacity S1-9, the Sovereign Khan rules with fists of iron and flesh. Beneath the city’s rotting foundations, a vengeful warrior embarks on a journey to murder him. 4 years prior to the events of Slave Zero, Slave Zero X brings new life to a world where horrific, living machines known as Slaves are primed to become the latest tools of war in humanity’s long and bloody history. A secret band of warriors known as The Guardians hope to stop these biomecha from being unleashed upon the world, but one swordsman among their ranks has a different idea: use the enemy’s own weapon against them. By merging with a stolen Slave Unit Prototype, Shou will become a furious Devil in pursuit of killing a false God.

In development by Poppy Works and Ziggurat Interactive, Slave Zero X will bring a whole new experience to fans of the original game. In Slave Zero X, players will don a death-dealing biosuit and do battle against the forces of the evil SovKhan. The game will feature multiple gameplay modes, and a variety of futuristic dystopian urban levels to battle through.

This new entry in the franchise is based on the concept drawings for the 1999 Dreamcast and PC game. With a biopunk flare and H.R Giger influence, the original vision for Slave Zero couldn’t come to fruition due to budget and development time. Now, Poppyworks with Ziggurat Interactive, bring that original vision to life in this fast-paced, hard-hitting, character action game in the unforgettable dystopian world of Slave Zero X.

Ziggurat Interactive is excited to announce it has opened pre-orders for the Standard and Deluxe Edition of Slave Zero X.

In addition to what is included in the Standard Edition, the Deluxe will have something truly special: original comics set in the Slave Zero world, illustrated by comics industry icons and former Marvel, DC Comics, and Disney storytellers and writers Ant Williams and Andy Lanning, now of Ideas and Inks.

The physical editions are chock-full of Slave Zero goodies, including platform-specific skins, physical guidebooks (with art!), an exclusive outer box, and even postcards, allowing you to bring the dystopian surroundings of Megacity S1-9 to life. Pre-orders also offer a number of kick-ass incentives for those who reserve their copies early. PlayStation digital pre-orders come with 72 hours of early access to the game, while those who reserve a physical copy can receive digital downloads of the OST, Steam keys for the original Slave Zero (1999), and digital versions of the tie-in comics from participating retailers.

What’s Available in Slave Zero X’s Standard Edition Pre-orders:

• PlayStation 4|5: 
  • Physical copies: Slave Zero X disc, PlayStation-themed Shou skin, the guidebook (manual with art), and controls reference card 
  • Digital copies: PlayStation-themed Shou skin and 72 hours early access *pre-order buyers have a release date of February 18 instead of February 21 on PlayStation*
• GOG: Base game, the digital manual, and a GOG-themed Shou skin
• Nintendo Switch: (physical only): Slave Zero X cartridge, Nintendo-themed Shou skin, the guidebook (manual with art), and controls reference card 
• Xbox One / Series S|X (digital only): Base game

What’s Available in Slave Zero X’s Deluxe Edition Pre-orders:

• PlayStation 4|5: 
  • Physical copies: Slave Zero X disc, the guidebook (manual with art), controls reference card, Slave Zero X comics, and art book, dual Soundtrack of Slave Zero & Slave Zero X, PlayStation-themed Shou skin, and postcards
  • Digital copies: PlayStation-themed Shou skin, Digital Soundtrack, and Art Book Application, and 72 hours early access *pre-order buyers have a release date of February 18 instead of February 21 on PlayStation*
• GOG: Base game, the digital manual, a GOG-themed Shou skin, a deluxe PC Shou skin, a digital download of the OST, digital comics, and bonus art
• Nintendo Switch: (physical only): Slave Zero X cartridge, the guidebook (manual with art), controls reference card, Slave Zero X comics and art book, dual Soundtrack of Slave Zero & Slave Zero X, Nintendo-themed Shou skin, and postcards
• Xbox One / Series S|X (digital only): Base game, Xbox-themed Shou skin, and Digital Soundtrack and Art Book Application

Digital pre-orders are available now on GOG and the PlayStation Store, starting at $24.99 for the Standard Edition and $29.99 for the Deluxe Edition. More information about pre-orders for the physical Standard and Deluxe Editions on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4|5 will be available at a later date.

A playable demo is available now on Steam and GOG, and for Xbox consoles

Key Features:

• KILLER COMBOS: Use swift swordplay, explosive ordinance, and stylish combos against an army of meat and metal.
• DEATH FROM ABOVE: Air juggling, dashes, and frequent target switching allow for you to take down foes of any size while wall-jumping and platforming can help you outmaneuver your enemies.
• FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE: Conquer mini-bosses, set pieces, and climactic 1-on-1 encounters that offer intense challenges against unforgettable villains.
• STRENGTH IS NOTHING WITHOUT CONTROL: Use the Training Room to hone precise and powerful moves to string together devastating attack sequences.
• BATTLE TO THE BEAT: A 90s-inspired soundtrack features heavy Drum’n’Bass and funky industrial music that adds to the thrill of combat.
• FEAST YOUR EYES: A unique visual aesthetic combines nostalgic 2D sprites with an advanced lighting system and stylized 3D environments.

Slave Zero X is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on February 21, 2024.