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Throwback Shooter ‘Dread Templar’ Arrives in Early Access August 14th

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Back in March, T19 Games had announced throwback shooter Dread Templar, with the aim to get the game to Early Access later this year. Well, that “later” is now August 14th on Steam. The full game is still being slated for release later this year on Steam and other digital platforms.

According to the devs, the Early Access version offers 40% of the full game as it is planned now, and will contain the first two chapters consisting of 10 levels (out of 25 that will be in the full version). Itchy trigger fingers will be able to use 10 weapons (out of total 12), blow away 17 enemies (out of total 25+), and make use of 70+ skill emblems (out of total 120+).

In case you missed it, the story for Dread Templar has you as the eponymous Dread Templar, who has entered Hell seeking revenge. Armed to the teeth with a variety of weapons as well as your Dread powers, you’ll be taking it to the denizens of Hell in this send-up to 90s first-person shooters.

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Wave-Based Shooter ‘Sker Ritual’ Out Now on PC and Consoles [Trailer]

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Just as advertised, Wales Interactive’s follow-up to 2020’s Maid of Sker in Sker Ritual (check out Harrison’s review) has left Early Access today, and is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, with crossplay available for PC and Xbox users. Alongside all of the content from the PC Early Access version, the massive 1.0 update introduces new objectives, weapons, story content and more.

“We are super excited to bring Sker Ritual to players on console and PC.” said David Banner, CEO & Co-Founder at Wales Interactive. “Over the past two years, our core team of five has been working non-stop to implement community feedback from the PC Early Access, ensuring the 1.0/console launch is the complete package. We cannot wait to see the community response to Sker Ritual.”

In Sker Ritual, players will battle hordes of horrific enemies, alone or in up to four-player co-op, and attempt to survive the onslaught of Sker Island’s vicious Quiet Ones. Gun down masses of enemies, collect Celtic God powers, upgrade an arsenal of steampunk weapons and attempt to defeat the evil on Sker Island.

Sker Ritual features four unique locations to explore in the Cursed Lands of Lavernock, Ashes of Sker Hotel, Sewers of the Dead, and Deadly Lover’s Fortress. You’ll have numerous secrets to discover, optional objectives, and Easter Eggs which progress the story from Maid of Sker’s evil ending. Players will battle the Quiet Ones alone or with up to three additional players in online co-op, with the hordes scaling based on the player count.

Killing enemies offer a chance to drop powerful Miracles, each offering a choice of three upgradable powers. Bound to a Celtic God, each upgrade comes with a different rarity, core attributes and power. You’ll need it, as The Quiet Ones are back, and they’ve brought friends. Sker Island is crawling with new enemies and elites, each with their own abilities.

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