Koei Tecmo roguelite Warriors: Abyss launches today on PS5 & PS4

blog.playstation.com:

Trying to keep a secret in the video game industry is hard work, but we did it! After the surprise announcement during today’s State of Play, I can finally fill you in on Koei Tecmo’s newest addition to the famed Warriors franchise, Warriors: Abyss. Fusing the exhilarating Warriors action with roguelite gameplay, we’re transporting gamers to hell, where they’ll battle thousands of enemies across a fiery landscape of death and devastation! And best news of all, you won’t even have to wait long to play as the game is available today on PS5 and PS4!

Now that the secret is out, let me explain the game’s mechanics.

Warriors: Abyss introduces a new way to play a Warriors title by combining the exhilarating feeling of 1 vs. 1,000 action with roguelite elements, such as randomly generated stages and items and enhancing player strength through choices, allowing for a different experience with each playthrough and encouraging countless hours of replayability and fun.

Prepare for electrifying action as you blast away hordes of enemies with spectacular effects, all while navigating stages and executing various strategies. This is the essence of Warriors: Abyss!

At the core of the game’s replayability is the inclusion of over 100 unique characters. In Warriors: Abyss, you not only control your chosen hero, but also recruit characters you encounter along the way. After adding a character to your team, you can then utilize the Summoning Heroes action to call upon these allies. You’ll then be able to activate Unique Tactics that significantly enhance your entire team. Each Summoning Heroes action and Unique Tactics has its own distinct characteristics, allowing for countless strategies based on your combinations and chosen actions. Including the character you’re controlling, you can have up to seven active heroes in battle! With the ability to choose seven characters from a pool of 100, the potential battle style combinations exceed an astonishing 16 billion! Try out various