
Now, the ESRB corroborates that leak, and adds a Switch release to boot. Void Bastards is a retro-styled first-person shooter where players take control of prisoners that are reconstituted by an emotionless robot who just mixes up a new person out of an endless supply and then kicks them out the door to fetch items to fix various parts of the main ship. However, developer Blue Manchu said that they consider Void Bastards to have features that make it distinct from what players might typically think of a roguelike game. Forget everything you know about first-person shooters: Void Bastards asks you to take charge, not just point your gun and fire. Earlier this year, PEGI seemed to suggest that Void Bastards would be making the leap to the PlayStation 4.

It requires food to do either, which is found in pretty plentiful supply around ships. Notably, the game features many elements of “roguelike” games, as players progress through challenging environments and take on the role of a new prisoner if their previous character dies and carrying over some skills and abilities to progress. By either resting or traveling to a new location, you are also able to heal. The game was originally announced in late 2018 and features heavy inspiration from immersive sim titles such as BioShock and System Shock 2, having been made by former Looking Glass Studios and Irrational Games alum Jonathan Chey.

Set in the Sargasso Nebula, located at more than 200 light-years from our planet, in there, a huge spacecraft derelict drifting wherever the universe blows it.

We’re excited to announce that our favorite FPS Strategy game is coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on May 7th!Ĭan you lead the rag-tag Void Bastards out of the Sargasso Nebula? /tpeUeDlXoqįor those unfamiliar with the game, Void Bastards has players taking on the roles of prisoners attempting to escape from a stranded space vessel, the Sargasso Nebula. If you’re interested to live a totally new exciting adventure far far away you will be happy to know that Void Bastards is finally available for PlayStation 4 & Nintendo Switch.
