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Via Gematsu

Hybrid strategy and first-person shooter game Wild Bastards will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2024, publisher Modus Games and developer Blue Manchu announced.

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ABOUT THIS GAME​

From the veteran team behind Void Bastards and Card Hunter, Wild Bastards has you travel from planet to planet to recruit, manage and gun sling with a team of 13 outlaws, each of whom has their own weaponry, special power, and growth tree. On planets, you’ll wrangle loot and start showdowns that are then played out in intense, bite-sized shootouts.

The Wild Bastards were the most deadly gang in the galaxy until a posse from the puritanical magnate Jebediah Chaste eliminated one outlaw after another. Faced with their own mortality, the two remaining members have teamed up with the Drifter, a mysterious sentient spacecraft, to find and resurrect the dead gang members as they flee to the mythical Homestead.

Intense Showdowns​

Prove you’re the ultimate gunslinger by blasting an array of enemies in bullet-flying shootouts.​

Tactical FPS Combat​

Use your wits to overcome crafty enemies that utilize cover, flank you, and employ a huge variety of special moves from teleportation to homing poisonous quills.

13 Outlaws to Play​

Rebuild a gang of 13 outlaws, each with their own unique weapon, stunt, personality, relationships, and ability tree.​

Build & Maintain Relationships​

The gang know each other well, but that doesn’t mean they like each other. It’s your job to manage their dynamic relationships, but good luck getting feuding outlaws to ride together.​

Keep The Gang Thriving​

Accumulate resources to heal injured gang members, level up characters, improve relationships, and more.

Strategize for Victory​

Evaluate each planet’s terrain, enemies, and traits before selecting which gang members you want to land there. Collect items, level up, and use special locations carefully to turn the odds in your favor!​

An Ever-Changing, Lawless Galaxy​

Roam the procedurally-generated galactic sectors and planets with varying parameters such as gravity, terrain features, weather, and more.

Challenge Mode​

After completing the main campaign, a challenge mode unlocks to offer a sequence of challenge sectors with increasingly difficult levels and mutators to modify the play experience.

 

[Krappadizzle]

It hits all the notes on paper. Let's see if it stick the landing. The trailer looks ok, the animations are a bit on the weaker side for fps, but the art style is cool.

We need more western themed games in general. Still waiting for the Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath sequel....

 

[Deft Beck]

Let's hope Modus actually supports this game unlike some of the games they published last year.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Oh, it's from the Void Bastards team. Good to see they made enough money to keep developing.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Void Bastards was fantastic. I’ll have to give this one a shot.

 

[Isa]

Thanks for putting this on my radar. I've been waiting for their next project so this is a nice surprise. Day 1 for me on console! Void Bastards is awesome!

 

[killatopak]

That’s… an interesting name.

 

[FoxMcChief]

That’s… an interesting name.

Haven’t played or heard of Void Bastards?

 

[killatopak]

Haven’t played or heard of Void Bastards?

Not at all. Is this a hidden gem?

 

[FoxMcChief]

Not at all. Is this a hidden gem?

It’s a fantastic game, when played in small spurts. Its art direction is top notch. I had a blast playing it. Get it in a sale.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Kind of sad more people aren’t interested. Maybe the game will hit game pass like Void Bastards did.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Demo is out now on Steam! Not sure about the other platforms.