Bleak Faith: Forsaken

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: RPG/Action
Publisher: Perp Games
Developer: Archangel Studios
Release Date: Aug. 6, 2024

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'Bleak Faith: Forsaken' Comes To PS5 And Xbox Series X|S In August - Trailer

by Rainier on July 24, 2024 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT

Bleak Faith: Forsaken is a third-person open world survival horror action RPG set in a universe you've never experienced before.

Play as one of the Forsaken, the last frontier of humanity against the growing horrors of the Omnistructure. As you find yourself stranded in a faraway outpost, you must adapt in order to survive. The world won't wait for you though, you must venture into the unknown - your faith will decide your fate.

Feel the burden of surviving in one of the last remaining outposts of the Forsaken, a legion of hunters condemned to protect the last vestige of humanity. The nature of your purpose however is shrouded in mystery, and as you delve deeper into the manifold halls of the Omnistructure, you will come to find the true meaning of alienation, isolation, and dread. A cross between cyberpunk, and dark fantasy - Bleak Faith will offer a story and experience that will be a breath of fresh air for all gamers looking for a something new. The world is full of lore, and every aspect of it is crafted with utmost passion and a dedication to art. As a baseline there is an estimated 30+ hours of content, a deep class system, and a procedural AI system that ensures that no playthrough is ever the same.

The architecture of the world, the Omnistructure, is a huge aspect of the game. Meticulously designed and crafted, Bleak Faith aims to provide an emergent narrative method coupled with more structured traditional moments. The world of Bleak Faith is  labyrinthine, tapping into an innate curious instinct we all have when faced with many defined branching choices - we focus on creating a strong sense of curiosity about the path not taken, by offering unique and compelling content in every area of the world - having said that the world employs both vast open areas, and more linear openness in Metroidvania fashion. The aim is to evoke that same feeling of wonder and excitement that you felt the first time you played a game, the first time you experienced 3D graphics, the first time you experienced something that felt formative and not habitual. Open world in Bleak Faith is a crucial aspect to showing you the reality of the Forsaken. In this world there are few havens for the Forsaken, and these are generally outposts which serve as bases (of various complexities and utility) to recover from journeys and prepare for more - however, nowhere is truly safe!

Perp Games and Archangel Studios are delighted to announce that Bleak Faith: Forsaken is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 6, 2024 at £29.99 / €34.99 / €29.99 (*note local exchange rate fluctuations on Sony’s store may affect the pricing slightly.)

There will also be a Physical Version which will, depending on your region, release from 13th September, with an SRP of £34.99 / €39.99.

The ‘definitive’ console version has a number of additional updates to the current PC version. As well as utilising console features such as the DualSense controller, these updates include updating the block and parry system, charged heavy attacks, several new enemies, new boss model, updated protagonist model, large UI changes and overhaul of controllers. 

*Note relevant updates will also be coming to the PC version at console launch.

Expect tight and meticulously crafted and expanded combat that brings tempo and action to this world in amazing quality and detail. We're not shying away from a challenge, and so we're going all in. Despite being a small team, we couldn't accept a simple mundane combat system; we are making it fleshed out, and very robust. The combat communicates the danger in adrenaline-pumping fashion. Fast, responsive, and unforgiving - you will earn and feel every victory, nothing comes easy. Approach combat in your own way however - choose stealth over face-to-face combat, choose ranged over melee, choose Technomancy over more traditional combat styles. The system allows you to express yourself through combat, or through avoiding it - and that's further supported through a class system as well. 

How better to experience the unyielding uncertainty of the Omnistructure than through a simulated ecosystem of factions and AI groups. Inhabitants of the Omnistructure will compete among themselves, grow and expand, change and adapt - the food chain in the ecosystem will, as a result, mold to every playthrough (e.g. an apex predator from your last playthrough might have already died out in this playthrough and you never fight it again). It's a constant race against time as enemies will try and outgrow and outsmart not only you, but other competition. Hunt, scavenge, and grow to stay on top of the food chain. Never experience an area the same way as the procedural nature of the ecosystem will ensure that you can never let your guard down. Having said that, there are still linear areas of the game, especially those that cover main plot points - to ensure a direction and purpose for the player. The ecosystem makes every moment of gameplay interesting and engaging - even on multiple playthroughs.

Fight against the odds, and stay alive despite the Omnistructure's evergrowing threat. Craft, scavenge, hunt, and find ways to excel. Pick a class, upgrade stats, augment your character, create equipment and stay healthy. Resist the Puppet Plague, and the many afflictions present in the world which can change the outcome of your journey entirely. Use stealth and your environment to your advantage - fighting is not always the best course of action, and when it is, preparing the field to shift the odds in your favor is a necessary tactic.  

Key Features:

  • Rich exploration across a handcrafted, interconnected world
  • Run, leap, and ascend across the Omnistructure
  • The balance between positioning, timing, and resource management creates a purposeful, yet brutal combat system
  • Hundreds of unique weapons and equipment to discover and combine as you see fit, nothing is obsolete
  • In-depth class and perk system offering an expansive combat experience
  • No limitations to how enemies can be approached
  • Large bosses and enemies are climbable
  • Sensational boss encounters set within ravishing arenas to the backdrop of sweeping scores
  • Die and try again

Currently available for PC (Steam and GOG), Bleak Faith: Forsaken is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 6, 2024.


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