Achilles: Legends Untold launches on November 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Dark Point Games has announced that Achilles: Legends Untold will leave Early Access and launch on November 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The action RPG originally released for Steam Early Access in May 2022.
Achilles: Legends Untold statedly draws inspiration from Souls-likes and hack-&-slash games. The game touts skill-based combat, procedurally generated dungeons, co-op functionality, resource management & crafting, and an 'innovative GAIA AI system' in which foes will coordinate against the player in combat.
A new trailer and details can be found below, via Dark Point Games.
The central character of the Iliad, the brightest star in the sky, or the hero of the Trojan War, however you know him best, charges into battle in an upcoming epic that will test your swordsmanship. Dark Point Games is proud to announce that the 1.0 version of Achilles: Legends Untold is launching on November 2nd, 2023, on PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S. Contrary to the epic poem, though, allow us to show you, rather than tell you.
Become Achilles – the greatest warrior the ancient world has ever seen. Unveil the story untold, improve your skills and choose your combat style in this original action RPG with an isometric view, a vast world design that rewards exploration, and a challenging enemy AI that demands a thoughtful approach to combat. Level up your skills, combine weapons and gear, and choose the fighting style that allows you to emerge victorious battle after battle against foes that are both human and beasts.
Rewrite the myth of Achilles – the mighty Greek warrior and the commander of brave Myrmidons. After the War of Troy, you return to Greece and find your homeland plunged into chaos. The multilayered story takes you through the diverse locations of ancient Mycenae, where danger lurks at every corner. Learn how to cope with your new nature and step on the hero’s journey to save the mortal world from impending doom. On November 2, the story will be complete as Achilles: Legends Untold brings the full tale of the hero of the Trojan War, together with many improvements that elevate the epic adventure, including more than 20 hours of gameplay, exciting quests, and a New Game+ mode.
“The road so far has been full of lessons, challenges, and many moments of joy too, and we’re so excited to finally see the result of our team’s work in an adventure that we hope you remember for a long time,” says Paweł Waszak, CEO of Dark Point Games. “There haven’t been many games based on the legend of Troy, so we’re proud of presenting you our take on the feats of Achilles.”
Achilles: Legends Untold is currently available as an Early Access game on Steam and Epic Games Store and the full release is coming on November 2, including releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.