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The new party-based SoulslikeDeathboundhas confirmed that it will have versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.Deathboundwas showcased to the general public at theSteam Next Fest, where its demo introduced the innovative take on a party system in a Soulslike. Now, Tate Multimedia and Trialforge Studio have announced that the action RPG will also be coming to consoles.
Deathboundwill be the first-ever party-based Soulslike. Although players control only one character at a time in battle,Deathboundfeatures a party mechanicthat allows switching between 4 distinct characters in the heat of combat, all with their own skillset. To expand the roster, players must absorb essences from fallen warriors, ranging from a traditional brutal warrior to a Capoeira martial artist.
With the success ofDeathbound’sdemo on Steam, Tate Multimedia has officially confirmed that its party-based Soulsike will also be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X later this year. There is no release date yet, but the developer ensures that the game will be released simultaneously for PC. ADeathbounddemo is available on Steam for those who want to check out the game before its official release.
Deathbound Is Coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
Deathbound’sstoryline is set in Ziêminal, a world that blends past technology with a medieval present. The Church of Death and Cult of Life are locked in a conflict with another organization, creating a clash between Faith and Science. If players assemble a party with fallen members from opposing organizations, their hostile relationship can significantly impact gameplay, providing buffs or debuffs to the entire party and making theSoulslike experience more challenging.
Despite the already-high difficulty, some Soulslike developers try to come up with ways to make the players' journey even more challenging. Thelatest update ofLords of the Fallenis an example of this, as it added a feature allowing access to modifiers to change the base game and practically turn it into a roguelite.
On the other hand, some Soulslikes follow the opposite path.Lies of Pmade a controversial changetwo months after its release with an update that made the game easier. Although the update only favored the initial portion of the game, some hardcore Soulslike fans frowned upon it. There is a recurring debate in the gaming community about whether Soulslikes should or should not have an easy mode that arises every time a new Soulslike steals the spotlight.
