Modern arcade on-rails shooter Railbreak powers up with electrifying new weapons, titanic boss brutes, chaotic ‘Glitch’ system, and three additional modes ahead of its December 22nd launch!
December 13, 2023
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Dead Drop Studios :
Classic arcade on-rails shooting fun meets Unreal Engine 5 when Railbreak launches on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on December 22nd.
Dead Drop Studios is excited to unveil major new features. With all new abominations to obliterate, our heroes’ tools of destruction have received an upgrade, and so have the places to use them! Destructive elemental weapons, monstrous boss beasts, the absurdly entertaining ‘Glitch’ system, and new modes such Boss Rush round out a meaty on-rails arcade shooter experience!
With so many abominations to obliterate, our heroes’ tools of destruction have received an upgrade. Potent elemental effects now multiply Railbreak’s non-stop carnage. Blaze through the undead masses with fiery bullets or let zombie friends know how ‘ice it is to meet them’ with shots that freeze them in place. Light up enemies with electrical charges, and once they’re sufficiently sparked, watch them detonate! Explosive rounds clean up the undead threat but leave quite a mess in aisle Z. Survivors must master the elements if they want to live!
When Railbreak’s formidable bosses come out of the woodwork, players will need to break out the heavy artillery. Whether the devious Kunoichi brings her katana out to play or the raucous Hacknslash decides to get up close and personal with his dual chainsaws, peril is on the menu. The gargantuan Slab obscures players’ vision in more ways than one, and the eruptive Boom Boom can spell doom-doom for the unprepared. The bar is raised even higher when bosses show up and show off in souped-up ‘Glitched’ forms, granting them tons more power, speed, and health!
No one wants to be cornered by these fiends in a dark alley!
The virtual world of Cypress Ridge becomes even more unstable with modifiers known as ‘Glitches’ that trigger throughout the game. Some Glitches can be a major help, like randomly restoring health, while others may be a major hindrance (can you say grenade roulette?). Enemies may suddenly have far more health, weapon ammo may erratically switch between elements, and player accuracy may be tested when only headshots deal significant damage.
With a huge number of ‘Glitch’ types and combinations, Survivors will always be on their toes!
Three new ways to play join the previously announced Score Attack, endless Onslaught, and fully-voiced Story modes! Looking for more chaos? The roguelike Glitch Gauntlet makes every playthrough unique with random ‘Glitch’ conditions constantly stirring up trouble. Need a serious challenge? Lay waste to Cypress Ridge’s most fearsome creatures in the slimy sewers of Boss Rush! Fiending for a quick burst of action? Shoutout Shootout provides a bonus scenario that serves as a bloody sweet tribute to longtime Dead Drop Studios supporters.
Enjoy score tracking and optional two-player co-op support for each of Railbreak’s whopping SIX modes! Purge the undead regardless of your skill level with five difficulty options. Freshen up every round with a total of EIGHT unlockable characters, each with a unique loadout. If you’re playing on PC, take advantage of optional support for Sinden Lightguns for an authentic arcade experience! Finally, customize your graphics options to your heart’s content with a slew of useful settings, and learn all about the game’s mechanics with an exhaustive built-in ‘How to Play’ menu!
From the Developer:
“All of the new features and modes announced today multiply the depth and fun of Railbreak’s addictive action,” says Julia Wolbach, co-founder of Dead Drop Studios. “The new boss zombies, engaging Glitch system, and enhanced weapon variety combine to make Railbreak a sure-fire hit just in time for the holiday season.”
Platforms and Pricing:
Railbreak launches on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on December 22nd at an MSRP of $19.99. International pricing may vary. Wishlist on Steam and Epic Games Store. Pre-orders are available NOW on Xbox Series X|S!
About Dead Drop Studios:
Dead Drop Studios is an indie game developer and publisher created and run by a husband and wife duo which focuses on creating retro-style survival horror games for the modern gamer. Their next announced title, Outbreak: Shades of Horror, is built in Unreal Engine 5 and brings a thrilling next-generation survival horror experience to console and PC platforms in 2025.
Important Links and Assets:
YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-WS-KRfjDM
Xbox Series X|S Store Page (Pre-orders LIVE!): https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/railbreak/9N25GV4TVG0C
Steam Store Page (Wishlist NOW!): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587170/Railbreak/
Epic Games Store Page (Wishlist NOW!): https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/railbreak-f87a0c
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