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KILL KNIGHT Available Now on PC, Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation
Revel in the carnage today
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October 2, 2024
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PlaySide Studios :
[MELBOURNE, October 3rd] – Enter if you dare, Knight. KILL KNIGHT - the ultra-responsive, arcade-inspired, twin-stick shooter from PlaySide Studios - is out now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and PS4 & PS5. Starting today, players can descend the dark, atmospheric depths of the Abyssal Keep and begin their brutal journey into the eldritch unknown to reclaim your honor and kill the last angel.
In KILL KNIGHT, play as a condemned Knight wielding pistols and an arsenal of devastating heavy weapons, swords and unique armor sets, offering players hundreds of unique playstyles to begin their assault on the five fatal layers of the Abyss. Exploit enemy weaknesses, enact brutal executions, and tactically manage resources as you weave through KILL KNIGHT’s relentless dance with death. Survive the otherworldly onslaught of demonic swarms, and take the score-chasing challenge to friends and foes on global leaderboards.
KILL KNIGHT is now available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and PS4 & PS5 for $14.99 USD and will feature a 10% launch discount on Steam. Stay up to date by checking out the KILL KNIGHT Steam News Hub, following KILL KNIGHT on X and TikTok, and following Playside on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
FEATURES
Fast and visceral top-down, push-forward combat that rewards aggression and precision
Abyssal Dread: An immersive otherworld dripping in corrosive atmosphere with a retro-inspired aesthetic
Descend through five fatal layers, each more deadly than the last
Choose your challenge: Four distinct difficulty settings to overcome
Survive long enough to raise your Kill Power, increasing speed and pistol damage
Complete challenges to unlock your Knight’s Arsenal, and evolve your playstyle
Dive into Sever Mode, combining all five layers into one extended arena challenge
Ascend the global leaderboards and compete with friends for high-score supremacy
ABOUT PLAYSIDE STUDIOS
PlaySide Studios is an award-winning, independent video game developer and publisher based in Melbourne, Australia - behind games such as Age of Darkness: Final Stand, and the Dumb Ways to Die franchise, as well as the publishers for MOUSE, Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown and Dynasty of the Sands.
Team Phoenix - the development team at PlaySide behind KILL KNIGHT - consists of a small team of experienced, talented developers, tasked with driving innovation and showcasing PlaySide’s internal development capabilities. KILL KNIGHT marks the premier console project for PlaySide Studios - following more than a decade of games development, with over 70 titles launched across mobile, PC, and VR/AR.
PlaySide Studios’ recent original IP launches have included the award-winning RTS Age of Darkness: Final Stand, and have seen the studio recognised as Studio of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards 2023.
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