Roguelite action third-person shooter Die After Sunset launches in 2023 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Currently in Early Access for PC.
Roguelite action third-person shooter Die After Sunset will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2023, publisher PQube and developer Playstark announced.
The PlayStation 5 and Switch versions will also be available physically. However, the physical edition for Switch only contains a download code only and not an actual game cartridge. A release date was not announced by PQube, but Amazon U.K. lists a July 26 release date.
The Microsoft Store page for Die After Sunset also lists the game as playable on Xbox One, but PQube did not officially announce an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 version of the game. Gematsu has yet to receive a response from PQube to its request for comment. (Update 6:25 p.m.: PQube has issued the following statement: “There is nothing to announce on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One at this time.”)
Die After Sunset first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on February 11, 2022.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
The year is 2120. An alien race referred to as the “Murkors” have invaded every corner of earth with their unrivalled power and… rubber duck hats. The resistance holds out to prevent the extinction of humanity, but not for long. It’s up to you as a defender of earth to level up and take on the murkor hordes… before the sun sets.
No run is ever the same in this action-packed, adrenaline-fueled roguelite shooter. Start in a new location every time you play, complete randomized quests, make yourself stronger with items you collect and take on gigantic bosses at the end of each level.
Key Features
- Three Unique Playstyles – Pick between three vastly unique characters to start your run with. Each character comes equipped with a standard primary weapon and special attack. Choose wisely between sharp-shooter April, half-man-half-cyborg, machine-gun wielding Rido and… Hune, a murkor experiment gone wrong.
- Fight in the Light – You will be met with murkors shortly after spawning into Waikiki Beach. Be alert, defender… and FIGHT IN THE LIGHT. Murkors draw their power from the shadows, growing in size and strength. Strategically position yourself so the sun is always beaming down on you, and your enemies. (Sun cream is supplied as standard issue).
- Power-Ups and Weapons – Open chests and complete missions to power up and equip new weapons. Collect as much as you can before the sun sets to give you the best possible chance in fighting murkor bosses. Items can give you anything from the ability to double jump, to a weapon like the refreshing ray – which is not-so refreshing for the murkors.
- Die, Die, Die Again – Collect “Mucus” dropped by Murkors as they are defeated—this will become the currency you can bank. With “Mucus” in the bank you can progress level-trees and make yourself stronger on every run. That’s right, defender… Death is not the end for you! (Or so we’ve been told to tell you. Just go and defend earth.)
Watch a new trailer below.