Slime Heroes will launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam in Q1 2025, publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Pancake Games announced.
An updated demo will be available for PC via Steam as part of Steam Next Fest: October 2024 Edition from October 14 to 21. It features the first area of the game, and includes a first look at couch cooperative play the challenging boss Corrupted Silva.
Here is an overview of the game, via Whitethorn Games:
About
In Slime Heroes, journey through a whimsical world entrusted to an unlikely hero, a slime, tasked to save it from a mysterious corruption. Explore the expansive 3D world—alone or with a friend—and encounter ferocious enemies, challenging but approachable puzzles, and uncover forgotten treasures. Gain magical gems throughout the world and dynamically combine them to create unique and powerful magical skills that can take down even the most corrupt minions and bosses. Discover a touching story of overcoming expectations, friendship, and forgiveness as you progress because even slimes can be heroes!
Key Features
- Gain Abilities and Change Them Up On the Fly – Collect and consume an arsenal of gems obtained from defeating enemies, and dynamically combine skills to craft unique attacks that suit your playstyle at any time.
- Play Alone or With a Friend – Venture off solo or jump into a friend’s game at any time for a fun couch and online cooperative adventure. With a shared loot system, you’ll both be able to create complimentary abilities to take on the fiercest corrupted enemies.
- Travel Across an Expansive World – Explore six distinct regions in a vibrant, vast open world and meet the gods that rule over each region. Discover secret passageways, hidden areas and unique puzzle dungeons each with their own challenges to overcome.
- Make Your Slime Your Own – Give your slime some personality as you customize their face and colors to your liking. Find hats throughout the map that not only give your slime that little extra pizazz but also provide helpful stat buffs, keeping you fashionable and ready for battle.
Watch a new trailer below.