Serious Sam: Shatterverse will be released on August 31 – a cooperative roguelite from Behaviour Interactive.
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse will be released on August 31, 2024.
- A cooperative roguelite shooter from Behaviour Interactive and Devolver Digital.
- Plot – Uber-Mental has broken dimensions, the Sams unite against him.
- Procedural arenas, constant upgrades, and Russian translation.
Publisher Devolver Digital and Canadian studio Behaviour Interactive have officially announced the release date of the long-awaited project Serious Sam: Shatterverse – August 31, 2024. This will be the first game in the series that combines traditional 'hurricane' shooter mechanics with roguelite elements and a fully cooperative mode.
Plot and World
The events unfold after the treacherous Uber-Mental has shattered the boundaries of dimensions. As a result, alternative versions of Cool Sam find themselves in one universe, forming the 'Serious Program' squad. Players will have to team up with other Sams to stop Mental by defeating five of his general bosses, each representing a separate timeline.
The developers promise that in Shatterverse, players will encounter both classic Mental monsters and new types of enemies appearing in unstable worlds filled with anomalies, hidden portals, and random events.
Gameplay and Progression System
The game retains the characteristic pace of the series: large-scale shootouts, hundreds of enemies in spacious arenas, and signature humor. Each run is procedurally generated, but the arenas are also handcrafted, ensuring variety and balance.
After each attempt, the character receives new upgrades, unlocks permanent enhancements, and can experiment with modifiers that significantly change the gameplay style. The arsenal will combine iconic weapons from the series (gun turrets, rocket launchers, grenade launchers) and completely new samples.
In the open test launched on Steam, anyone can now try the game, assess the balance, and get acquainted with the rogue-lite mechanics.
Platforms and Localization
Serious Sam: Shatterverse will be available on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. A full text translation is provided for Russian-speaking players, making the project interesting for the domestic gaming community.
The Serious Sam series is characterized by its cooperative mode, but it has never been widely popular. The new project aims to change this trend by offering a shared experience with alternative versions of the hero, which may attract both veterans of the franchise and new players.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is an attempt to update the classic formula by incorporating modern roguelite elements and expanding multiplayer potential. The game is expected to maintain the spirit of the original while offering fresh opportunities for experimentation and replayability.
Source: StopGame
