Cooperative bullet heaven roguelite game The Spell Brigade will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on April 29, developer Bolt Blaster Games announced.
The Spell Brigade first launched in Early Access for PC on September 16, 2024.
Here is an overview of the game, via Bolt Blaster Games:
After selling over one million copies during Early Access and earning a “Very Positive” rating across over 13,000 Steam reviews, the four-player cooperative spellslinger roguelite is preparing its biggest update yet.
To celebrate this milestone achievement with their community, the team has cooked up an amazing animated trailer to announce the release date. Have a watch!
What’s New in the Full Release?
The Spell Brigade already had a ton of content and continuous updates to keep you busy for hours on end, alone or with friends, and the upcoming 1.0 update will make it even more appealing to return for more!
- New Foes – The update introduces new enemies and challenges, including resource-stealing thieves, powerful elite variants that act as mini-bosses, and a brand-new boss encounter.
- Improved Progression – A new Ascension system lets players reset their wizard rank in exchange for upgraded badges, while optional difficulty modifiers add challenge for those seeking a tougher experience and faster rank gains. As their reward, players will unlock secret outfits that alter each wizard’s starting spell, opening up new playstyles and build possibilities.
- New Original Soundtrack – The update is further enhanced by an original soundtrack from Grammy-winning composer Austin Wintory, known for his amazing work on famous games like Journey, ABZU, Assassin’s Creed, Hades II, and more. He composed an epic soundtrack for The Spell Brigade, with tracks for every Realm and Boss Battle.
- A New Wizard – Perhaps the most welcome surprise, the update also rings in the 15th playable wizard to the roster!
…And there’s even more to discover when 1.0 drops!
Watch a new trailer below.