Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse drops Early Access release, adds PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Switch versions
2D Metroidvania roguelike from Pocketpair.
2D Metroidvania roguelike action game Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store as a full release, rather than its previously planned Early Access release, Pocketpair Publishing and developer Frontside 180 Studio announced. The console versions are newly announced. An official release date is still to be announced.
Get the latest details below.
■ Official Release Version (Version 1.0) Announced
It has been decided that Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, originally planned as an Early Access title, will instead launch directly as the official version 1.0 release!
Due to the valuable feedback from many players during the demo period, we have decided to deliver the game in its complete form, rather than in staged Early Access. The development team is currently making final adjustments to ensure that you receive the best gaming experience from day one. Stay tuned!
■ Multi-Platform Release and Cross-Play!
In addition to the Steam version, we have decided to release the game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Store. In addition, it will support cross-play between all platforms, allowing multiplayer across all devices.
■ About the Game
A Metroidvania x roguelike game where you adventure together with a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic to destroy possessed enemies! Bring back loot, build your own village, live your life, and strengthen your abilities for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.
Authentic 2D action
Identify enemy attacks, fight with magic, and sometimes use the terrain to win! Dungeons such as ruins and botanical gardens are auto-generated and change each time you play. Furthermore, there are obstacles and puzzles waiting to block the player’s path in the dungeons.
Possession System
Possess enemies using a cursed hat. Use unique abilities from your possessed enemies to open up avenues of action and gain an advantage in battle!
Rebuild a Ruined Village
Use materials collected in the dungeons to clear the rubble of ruined villages, build new facilities and cultivate crops in the fields. Produce food and potions in the village to prepare for the next battle!
Multiplayer support for up to four players. Call your friends from other worlds and conquer dungeons together!
Key Features
- Metroidvania x roguelite with an emphasis on exploration.
- Sophisticated and tactilely designed player character controls.
- Possession system where hats can possess enemies and use their unique abilities.
- Traditional Japanese hand-drawn limited animation is used for character 2D animation.
- Thickly painted backgrounds with depth, as if you are travelling through a world of picture books and cut-out pictures.
- Learn actions such as double-jump from artefacts to explore new areas.
- Constantly changing play style depending on the synergy of “traits” associated with magic and items.
- Intense battles with tough bosses. It will take more than just memorizing boss patterns to defeat them without taking damage…
- Rebuild your village. Strengthen yourself through building and production to prepare for the next adventure.
- Explore different terrain each time you play through procedurally generated dungeons.
- Multiplayer support. Up to four players can delve into the dungeon together!
View a set of screenshots at the gallery.
