Independent developer Novarama announced that the anticipated co-op action RPG, Killsquad, is now available for PC on Steam Early Access for $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99. Killsquad is a top-down co-op action RPG set within the futuristic world of bounty hunters known as ‘killsquads’, who take on contracts and raid planets for loot and glory.
“Killsquad
is a culmination of various ideas we wanted to see in a video game, but
also one that delivered the necessary pace of a high octane action game
with a combination of progression and customization that players would
expect from an action RPG,” said Game Director Dani Sanchez-Crespo. “We’re
looking forward to getting players’ feedback and expanding the
Killsquad universe with the introduction of more content later this
year. See you in The Outer Reach, bounty hunters!”
Killsquad’s quick session-based gameplay means action is fast
and intense as players overcome various obstacles in the course of their
mission and quest for that big payday. Players can select one of four
different heroes to play, each of which has their own distinct
capabilities based on their class: Assassin, Warrior, Specialist or
Support. These classes have plenty of skill and upgradeable gear options
to completely customize the chosen character down to its appearance.
Killsquad introduces a live contract system which players can
undertake in real time with other hunters. These contracts allow other
players in the Killsquad community to drop in and ride shotgun,
enjoying the same experience and grabbing a share of the mission’s
rewards. The contract system presents a myriad of challenges and deadly
adversaries from automated defence systems to meteor showers and boss
characters. The hunt is not without its dangers as players navigate the
exotic, richly detailed environments of each planet in search of their
quarry.
Killsquad will be continually updated with much more content
planned for the game later this year including additional heroes and
mission types. Novarama will also confirm more details on console
versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.