At the Xbox Developer Direct showcase on January 25, gamers got a closer look atRedfall’s side quests and bosses that its open world will be home to.Redfallis the next game to come from developer Arkane Studios following the 2021 release ofDeathloop.
Arkane Studios is best known for developing theDishonoredseries as well asPreyandDeathloop, all first-person shooter series known for having highly detailed worlds and stealth mechanics. Arkane is divided into two separate studios, Arkane Lyon and Arkane Austin, which both work on their own projects concurrently. Arkane Austin worked onPreywhich released in 2017, and Arkane Lyon releasedDeathloopin 2021.Redfall’s release datewas finally revealed following an in-depth look at the game from Arkane Austin toward the end of the Xbox Developer Direct.
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Following a presentation onThe Elder ScrollsOnline, Arkane Austin took the helm to give a look atRedfall’s titular setting of Redfall, Massachusetts, a picturesque island town that has been overrun by vampires worshiped by human cultists. The developers put special emphasis on how side quests and bases will work in the game, givingRedfallsome similarity toFar Cry, having players uncover parts of the map by fighting unique bosses that hold control over certain areas. By fighting these underbosses, players will unlock keys that will bring them closer to fighting the elite vampire gods.
AlthoughRedfallemphasizes co-operative play, the developers affirm that all the playable characters are capable of taking on the threats that await them. Furthermore, each character will have their own tailored upgrades that players can personalize to their play style, such as the character Layla who can lift herself up in the air or absorb incoming bullets. The game will feature of wide range of traditional FPS weapons alongside new creations designed specifically to kill vampires such as attachable stakes that function like bayonets. The presentation ended with the reveal thatRedfallwill release on May 2 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Redfallis one of a few triple-A releases from Xbox and Bethesda coming in 2023, another beingStarfieldwhich is slated to release afterRedfall. With both these titles, Xbox would have a strong footing in both single-player and co-op experiences on its platform.Redfallin particular is likely to be successful by being available on Xbox Game Pass, lowering the barrier for entry for players wanting to play the game with others. Game Pass remains one of the most popular subscription services in gaming, and Xbox is ensuring the success of its first-party titles by including them in the service.
Redfallwill launch for PC and Xbox Series X/S on May 2.
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