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WWI Survival Horror Game ‘Conscript’ Out Today [Trailer]
After four years, those itching to get their hands on Australian developer Catchweight Studio and Team17 Digital’s Conscript can finally do just that. The Survival Horror title is out today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC via Steam, and is celebrating with the customary launch trailer.
“It’s a dream come true to see Conscript finally released,” says Jordan Mochi, founder and solo developer at Catchweight Studio. “I poured my heart into creating a game that blends the harsh realities of World War I with the tension and thrill of survival horror. I can’t wait to hear how players respond to the game and see it on the shelves.”
Conscript takes players deep into the trenches of World War I, offering an experience inspired by the classics of the Survival Horror genre. Set in the Battle of Verdun in 1916, players assume the role of a lone French soldier named André, who is looking for his brother Pierre – missing-in-action during The Battle of Verdun. As such, you’ll be scavenging for supplies, surviving intense combat with enemy soldiers, and solving complex puzzles.
Along with experiencing the horror of the Battle of Verdun with a classic and methodical survival horror gameplay style, Conscript is also highly re-playable with various difficulty settings, multiple endings, unlockable costumes and bonus weapons. Players will need to navigate intricate level design posed by the battlefield that promotes item management and route planning.
Capcom has made the wait for the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword a little easier. Originally set for a September 25 release, the long-awaited return of the franchise has now been bumped up to September 4 for PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series, the Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Pre-orders for Onimusha: Way of the Sword are available now. Players who jump in and secure the Standard, Deluxe, or Premium Deluxe editions before the game’s release will receive Early Adopter Bonuses, including the “Sealed Curse” sword skin and “Lion Dog” charm. You can also check out the demo on all platforms (save for the Switch 2).
Players with save data from the demo can also look forward to claiming a Kubi Akari charm as a special bonus when the full game arrives.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword returns to a dark fantasy feudal Japan where samurai clash with the supernatural in cutting-edge combat. The game takes place in Kyoto during the early Edo period. Fusing history and myth, the story follows the journey of Miyamoto Musashi, a samurai armed with a mystical Oni Gauntlet, as he battles demons invading Edo-period Kyoto. Onimusha: Way of the Sword features intense action that combines the series’ signature Issen and Soul Absorption mechanics with swordplay that aims to take the combat to new heights.