Egress combines Battle Royale with Dark Souls

It seems like everyone is getting into the Battle Royale craze after the massive success of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and the independent scene is no different.

Beastiarium developer Fazan has announced a new game called Egress. They're describing it as "role-playing battle royale with an intense hardcore melee combat system" similar to Dark Souls. 

The key features of the game include:

  • Alternate universe, combining the Victorian era, Lovecraft’s mythology, and Retrowave.
  • The multi-level City. Explore streets, houses, and sewer tunnels.
  • Heroes with unique abilities, weapons, and the opportunity to become stronger.
  • Hardcore Souls-like combat system based on melee attacks and dodges, ability combinations, as well as strengths and weaknesses of the characters, their roles, and equipment.
  • Solo or team-up modes.

While this fad doesn't seem like it's going away anytime soon, this sounds like a unique and arguably fascinating approach to the formula.

Check out the announcement trailer below:

And a gallery of screenshots:

Egress Screenshots

Egress is scheduled to be released sometime later this year for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Those wanting to try out the game early can sign up for the beta test.