The story for WRATH: Aeon of Ruin sees players awaken as the Outlander among the ruins of what was once The Old World. Following the guidance of a mysterious being known as the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, players begin the bloody mission of hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World. Mow down hordes of enemies with nine distinct weapons.

Powered by the legendary Quake Engine, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin embraces the timeless elements of classic titles such as the aforementioned Quake, as well as Doom, Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Unreal, and HEXEN.

Equipped with weapons of exceptional power and an inventory of equally-exceptional artifacts, players must traverse ancient crypts, sunken ruins, corrupted temples and howling forests to bring death to your enemies. You have at your disposal old-school favourites like the double-barreled shotgun, as well as new tools of destruction such as the Retcher, a bioweapon that transforms disgusting cysts into deadly projectiles.

WRATH’s old-school experience is wrapped up with an exceptional music score from the mind of Andrew Hulshult (Quake Champions, Rise of the Triad, DUSK, and Amid Evil).

Currently, you can snag WRATH: Aeon of Ruin on Steam for a 25% discount until April 18th.

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The 1.0 release of WRATH introduces a new hub, three boss battles capping each episode, 3 new weapons, 4 new enemies, 2 new Sigils, and 5 new Artifacts. The game also now features a fully-implemented story. Alongside the new content, the 1.0 release features several updates and improvements, including a new tutorial introducing gameplay mechanics and the game’s world, alongside numerous tweaks to enemy AI and game performance.

“WRATH is a hardcore first-person shooter that ups the ante with a mix of dark fantasy, and blood-curdling horror,” says Frederik Schreiber, CEO of 3D Realms. “Powered by the Quake engine, fans will find a twisted adventure that blends old school-inspirations with modern tendencies. We’re excited to bring everything we’ve learned from Early Access into WRATH’s final product.”

The story for WRATH: Aeon of Ruin sees players awaken as the Outlander among the ruins of what was once The Old World. Following the guidance of a mysterious being known as the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, players begin the bloody mission of hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World. Mow down hordes of enemies with nine distinct weapons. You have at your disposal old-school favourites like the double-barreled shotgun, as well as new tools of destruction such as the Retcher, a bioweapon that transforms disgusting cysts into deadly projectiles.

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In Harrison’s preview (and in the new trailer!) for Atmos Games’ action-adventure shooter Twisted Tower, he likened the game to “an ultra-violent cross between BioShock, Willy Wonka & Disneyland”. And it’s easy to see why. You play as Tiny, who has received a Velvet Ticket to participate in the world-famous game show, The Twisted Tower, hosted by the billionaire toy maker, Mr. Twister. Hoping to use the $10,000,000 prize and fame to win his childhood sweetheart Charlotte’s hand in marriage, Tiny soon discovers that the game show has a darker side to it.

The previously-announced Phantom Fury made an appearance this year with a new trailer and a new playable demo. Utilizing the Quake engine this time around, Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison utilizes her arsenal and new bionic arm to carve through treacherous soldiers and vile mutants in order to secure a highly dangerous artifact, the legendary Demon Core.

Meanwhile, Phantom Fury‘s predecessor Iron Fury also dropped in with news that its long-awaited expansion Aftershock is set to arrive on October 2nd. The story for Aftershock sees protagonist Shelly Harrison having finally defeated Heskel in the original game, and is in the process of celebrating at a local bar. Of course, that doesn’t last long as Heskel shows up again, and Shelly must now gear up and finish him off.

Originally starting out as a Total Conversion for Doom, Good Karma’s Divine Frequency is now its own game. Taking place in a dystopian world where dreams and reality collides, this FPS RPG has you diving into a deep and surreal tale of cosmic horror as you wield a variety of tools from forgotten experimental weapons to your very own fists. The devs cite Blood, System Shock 2, Darkest Dungeon, and Bloodborne as inspiration, so you know this one’s good to keep on your radar.

Long in Early Access, KillPixel’s WRATH: Aeon of Ruin will finally be leaving the service and launching in full on February 27th, 2024. You are Outlander. Once adrift upon the Ageless Sea, you now find yourself on the shores of a dying world. From the consuming darkness emerges a figure cloaked in white, the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, who burdens you with the task of hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World.

Kingpin Reloaded also showed up with a new trailer and a December 5th release date. Slipgate Ironworks’ remaster of the 1999 Interplay cult classic will feature re-balanced and revamped gameplay, a new quest system, ultrawide and 4K support, “Classic” and “Enhanced” modes and more.

CULTIC: Interlude is a new update for Jasozz Games’ throwback horror shooter CULTIC, bringing with it a new story map, which has you experience some of the events that transpired between Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. Described as being “a bit of a twist” on CULTIC‘s gameplay formula, Interlude will allow players to experience some of the new things coming in Chapter Two, including new weapons, enemies and features.

The Hexen-inspired GRAVEN will also be exiting Early Access on Steam in the new year, with a release date of January 23, 2024. The team is still working to get GRAVEN out on consoles, though it won’t be ready in time for that January release. The new content for the 1.0 release includes new weapons and tools, new enemies, and plenty of new story content.

Pet Project Games’ Ripout has been mentioned several times by us in the past, but actually hasn’t been released. That all changes on October 24, when the co-op sci-fi horror FPS enters Early Access on Steam. According to the devs, the game is almost fully-featured and playable from start to end. However, they’ve chosen to go the early access route in order to “solicit direct feedback from the community and bring the game to the highest possible level.”

Released last year, Bounding Box Software’s Prodeus will be also be getting an expansion in The Elder Veil. The new expansion introduces new weapons such as a spear, a new grappling hook item, and of course a new campaign. The trailer hints at a more elaborate-looking environment this time around, as opposed to the dark and gritty metal corridors of the original game.

Trunka’s melding of RPG mechanics and first-person shooters in Devilated also got some love during the showcase with its new “Great Earl of Hell” update. Still in Early Access, Devilated now has revamped gameplay with the update, as well as new combat manoeuvrers, actions, and weapons. The update also expands upon the lore and vibe of the game with new story cutscenes. As a bonus, we get a new interview video with Gianni Matragrano, who voices several characters in Devilated.

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Kicking things off is Episode 2 of SPOOKWARE (Jay and Neil had fun with the first entry), which is available now on Steam, and expands on the story of the three skelebros (Lefti, Midi, and Righti) and their latest adventure: being arrested for tax evasion. Picking up in Chapter 4, the skelebros are tossed into a maximum security prison for their crimes. Up to three players will explore the prison and play through themed microgames, all in an effort to devise and execute a daring escape. Chapter 5 sees the trio on a train, showcasing something devilishly unique: full 3-D movement, allowing the player to traverse obstacles in a completely new perspective not before seen in the game.

Blazing Bit Games’ throwback FPS Nightmare Reaper, which was originally released to Steam earlier this year, will now be coming to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and the Nintendo Switch in early 2023. On top of that, the game will be getting a physical release, courtesy of Feardemic. You can check out our review of the game’s Steam release here.

3D Realms also revealed that their 2019 Build Engine shooter Ion Fury is getting a sequel called Phantom Fury. Described as a “road movie-inspired first-person shooter”, Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back, courtesy of Slipgate Ironworks, and will appear on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2023. This time around, Shelly is equipped with a new bionic arm to unleash powerful abilities, solve environmental puzzles, and explore environments all on the way to nab an artifact capable of unprecedented destruction.

Those of you itching for Jasozz Games’ CULTIC won’t have to wait much longer, as the game’s debut chapter will arrive on Steam on October 13, 2022. Chapter One will consist of a 10-level episode filled with abandoned mining towns, cursed catacombs, and more. You’ll also have your fair share of occult zealots to blow away in glorious pixelated gore. CULTIC will also include a wave-based Survival mode inspired by Resident Evil 4’s “The Mercenaries” and Killing Floor. Scrounge together money with each kill and buy weapons, ammo, health and armor between waves. Fight to reach the top of global leaderboards, mastering multiple difficulties.

Also appearing at the Realms Deep showcase was the Quake Engine-powered WRATH: Aeon of Ruin, which will finally be exiting Early Access on Steam in Spring 2023, as well as arriving on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and the Nintendo Switch. The news also comes with a new trailer, showing off a new boss and enemy, as well as new weapons and levels.

Lastly, there’s Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition, which was first announced two years ago at Realms Deep 2020. Arriving on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and the Nintendo Switch in early 2023, this is described as “the definitive release” of the cult classic FPS by original developer and publisher Apogee Entertainment, New Blood Interactive, and of course, the folks at Nightdive Studios. Featuring the original sprites and textures, the Ludicrous Edition will include the added modern comforts like 4K resolution, 60+ FPS support, cloud saves, increased FOV, and more. The game will include the official Extreme level pack, the fan-favourite add-on Return of the Triad, and a brand-new episode with levels made by the original designers.

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Of course, players aren’t going in empty-handed with the update. You’ll now be able to wield a powerful new artifact capable of summoning an arcane shield. It’s probably a good thing, since you’ll now also be facing aquatic abominations known as Lurkers.

Created with the original Quake engine, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin was released back in 2019 onto Steam Early Access, and will be released for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Summer 2021.

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To go along with the announcement (and for retro PC gaming enthusiasts), 3D Realms have announced a limited “Founder’s Edition Big Box” version of the game, which can be ordered via the official site. Priced at $99.99 and limited to 500 copies, it includes the following:

• Limited Founders Edition Big Box
• Wrath: Aeon of Ruin for PC on CD-ROM
• “The Art of Wrath” art book
• Original soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult
• USB drive loaded with exclusive digital content
• Five metal enemy figurines
• Reversible poster
• Exclusive stickers

On top of all of this, the Steam Early Access version released its second update today, along with a detailed roadmap of updates:

November 11, 2019 – Early Access Launch

• One hub world
• Two levels
• Five weapons
• Eight enemies
• Four artifacts

February 25, 2020 – Content Update #1

• One new level
• One new enemy
• One new artifact

May 28, 2020 – Content Update #2

• One new level
• One new enemy
• One new weapon

August 6 to 9, 2020 – Big Content Surprise

• To be announced

December 22, 2020 – Content Update #3

• One new level
• One new enemy
• One new artifact

February 25, 2021 – Full Release

• Three hub worlds
• 15 levels
• 10 artifacts
• Nine weapons
• 15 enemies and bosses
• Multiplayer
• Full mod support
• Localization

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The story for WRATH has you as Outlander. Once adrift upon the Ageless Sea, you now find yourself on the shores of a dying world. From the consuming darkness emerges a figure cloaked in white, the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, who burdens you with the task of hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World. You must journey into the vast gloom to explore ancient ruins, discover forgotten secrets and battle the horrors that lurk within.

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In Wrath, you are Outlander. Once adrift upon the Ageless Sea, you now find yourself on the shores of a dying world. From the consuming darkness emerges a figure cloaked in white, the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, who burdens you with the task of hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World. You must journey into the vast gloom to explore ancient ruins, discover forgotten secrets and battle the horrors that lurk within.

Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is due out for PC via Steam this summer, followed by PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch in early 2020.

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The game is set to drop on PC and all major consoles this Summer, and the first trailer gives us a glimpse of what fast-paced carnage to expect.

After DUSK proved you can make an exciting retro shooter work in modern times, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin could be just the kind of successor we need. Given it’s made by veteran members of the Quake scene, there’s a good chance it can be.

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is out on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Linux this Summer.

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