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[ashecitism]

MercurySteam anounces Raiders of the Broken Planet for PC.

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https://twitter.com/mercurysteam/status/720992383400284160

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Edit:

PS4 and Xbox 1 as well

David Cox said it on twitter

It's an "online multiplayer asymmetric adventure",whatever that is.

It's coming to PS4 and Xbox One, and according to Dave it will have a single player campaign.

Here his tweet

Coming to PS4/ONE/PC. Digital only. Published by MercurySteam.

From the press release.

In the Lira Constellation, light years from Earth lies a Broken Planet. Long ago, its inhabitants discovered a powerful ability enhancing substance called Aleph. Today, this Broken Planet is home to the entire Universe’s intergalactic scum and criminal lowlife. All are here to wrest control of the Aleph and thereby control the Universe.

Raiders of the Broken Planet is a Multiplayer Online Asymmetric Adventure: Fight the invaders teaming up with other Raiders, or turn the tables and storm into battle with those invaders fighting at your side!

With its distinctive blend of shooting, brawling and thinking man’s strategy, Raiders of the Broken Planet is a mouth watering proposition to gamers looking for an immersive, cinematic story coupled with intense and epic action.

MercurySteam is also announcing that it will be self-publishing the game as an independent for the first time. The powerful story driven narrative will be delivered episodically, with each part selling at an extremely low and attractive price point. A company spokesman commented “We saw an exciting opportunity with this title to take advantage of digital distribution and offer the game at a much lower entry point than would otherwise have been possible. This model also allows us to work closely with gamers to create something that they can help shape too.”

With this in mind, the company is planning multiple beta programs where players can get in early and help drive the games development. The new teaser site launched today allows players eager to get involved to sign up for the forthcoming beta program and find out the latest information on the games development.

Coming later this year.

 

[Brazil]

3v1... Yeah, we already know how well that stuff usually goes down.

 

[Kyuur]

3v1... Yeah, we already know how well that stuff usually goes down.

Someones bound to make it work if they keep trying.

 

[brandonh83]

If they were trying to make the most underwhelming thing and announcement of said thing, they've succeeded.

 

[Mr. RHC]

Why no trailer tho?

What if.... it's actually fun?

 

[Bob Dobalina]

A little bit happy to see it's not contra. Any videos/trailer?

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

welp, at least they're not using the 'vania franchise anymore

 

[Parsnip]

Bleh, multiplayer.

 

[FelipeMGM]

Kinda of a bummer, from the concept art I was imagining a single player game

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Well it was nice knowing you Mercury.

 

[shinobi602]

It's coming to PS4 and Xbox One too, I'm told by someone close to the studio.

In any case, disappointing. I was looking forward to a new Mercurysteam game.

 

[Alexious]

Sorry, but where did you guys read it's 3v1?

 

[60EffPeeEss]

Was hoping for something single player from them. Maybe even a reboot of Severance...

 

[Relix]

20FPS MP goodness coming your way!!

Meh, wanted something else from these guys.

 

[James Scott]

PS4 and Xbox 1 as well

It's coming to PS4 and Xbox One too, I'm told by someone close to the studio.

In any case, disappointing. I was looking forward to a new Mercurysteam game.

David Cox said it on twitter

 

[Kysen]

3v1... Yeah, we already know how well that stuff usually goes down.

First thing that came to mind, did they learn nothing from evolve.

 

[Get_craycray]

Welp, that's underwhelming.

 

[Warxard]

Consoles too? Do crossplay !!!

 

[malfcn]

4v1 didn't work, maybe 3v1 will!

 

[jonno394]

Sorry, but where did you guys read it's 3v1?

quoting from other thread:

Probably looking at the artwork and seeing 3 unique characters vs 1 unique character and making an assumption (like me).

I want to hear more about this project, so won't flat out dismiss it just yet.

 

[Guymelef]

When they use this tags "#epic #adventure #multiplayer" you expect something like Borderlands?
But 3v1. sounds more like Evolve...

 

[Mr. RHC]

If they were trying to make the most underwhelming thing and announcement of said thing, they've succeeded.

 

[Elixist]

RIP MercurySteam

 

[Fbh]

Well, after their last 2 Castlevanias single player stuff is clearly not their thing.

So mabye they are good at mp?

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

Terrible game. I've not played it but having seen 2 pictures I know it's definitely a terrible game.

 

[AusRoachman]

Hobby grade esports geared 3 v 1 with lots of cool and shiny microtransactions to make the customers feel special.

I can already see it winning lots of e3 awards !!!!!!

 

[jonno394]

Press release and assets are forthcoming apparently, lets hope we get clarification on what this is soonish

 

[Chobel]

No trailer? Really?

 

[nynt9]

Terrible game. I've not played but having seen 2 pictures I know it's definitely a terrible game.

This is satire, right? Why so much negativity for a game we know absolutely nothing about?

 

[BY2K]

Would be nice if the website actually goddamn worked.

 

[Graphics Horse]

tough crowd

 

[Finaika]

They're still alive?

 

[brandonh83]

tough crowd

Well, considering the genre and that the site and beta links don't work, yeah it's a pretty dud announcement.

 

[jonno394]

completely forgot about this artwork

https://twitter.com/MeriStation/status/717985341613977600

I remember when it was first spotted reading theories it was linked to MGS/Big Boss due to the arm, scarf, wound on the head etc :lol:

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

This is satire, right? Why so much negativity for a game we know absolutely nothing about?

But the artwork looks *searches GAF thesaurus* generic and also I heard someone once say Evolve wasn't all that great so it's going to be awful and MercurySteam will be dissolved before the day's out.

 

[Razlo]

Was hoping they'd announce a single player game. Oh well!

 

[yoonshik]

It's an "online multiplayer asymmetric adventure",whatever that is.

 

[MrV4ltor]

I was so excited for this and now it turns out to be another one of these generic looking multiplayer games.

 

[Alexious]

It's coming to PS4 and Xbox One, and according to Dave it will have a single player campaign.

 

[nelsonroyale]

Multiplayer is disappointing, considering I very much enjoyed Lord of Shadows 1. Well, I will wait to see more.

Wait, it will have a singleplayer campaign? Hopefully with a proper narrative like their previous games. If so, interested.

 

[IanVanCheese]

I'm not seeing where this 3 vs 1 information is coming from, it look's more like another body to throw on the hero shooter pile from the artwork.

 

[Lakitu]

Not for me, unfortunately.

 

[Mr. RHC]

Such a lust for a trailer...

 

[kurahador]

I don't understand why most AAA games developers keep chasing that popular genre money when going independent.

It's coming to PS4 and Xbox One, and according to Dave it will have a single player campaign.

Yea right...

 

[Arion]

Art style looks cool. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[red731]

You know, MercurySteam, we truly are Evolving.

 

[ashecitism]

quoting from other thread:

So, it was just people assuming? People were saying it with such conviction in the other thread I thought it was mentioned or announced somewhere. I'm on phone so couldn't even check. Fucking great.

 

[Jito]

Terrible game. I've not played it but having seen 2 pictures I know it's definitely a terrible game.

Exactly, so much negativity these days. Doubt most of the people harping on about asymmetrical multiplayer being shit even bothered to play Evolve, Evolve's problems weren't in the premise of the game, it was a blast when it went smoothly.

Oh so the 3 v 1 shit is just made up? Good job guys.

 

[jonno394]

So, it was just people assuming? People were saying it with such conviction in the other thread I thought it was mentioned or announced somewhere. I'm on phone so couldn't even check. Fucking great.

Yes, I myself wouldn't have made a thread with 3 vs 1 in the title, as it really is based on nothing but observing the art

 

[eFKac]

It looks quite nice and the concept art shows some promise but I'm not interested in this type of game, so pass.