Sega has introduced Hyenas, a multi-platform multiplayer shooter which pits groups of gamers in opposition to one another searching for loot.
Hyenas’ trailer reveals a ton of shiny colors and character and is a far cry from the darkish and moody ambiance of Alien Isolation which was the main focus for the staff at Creative Assembly‘s earlier than they moved onto Hyenas.
Breaking into the aggressive shooter area is tough, particularly as established reside video games now occupy loads of the area. It’s a problem Creative Assembly is seeking to meet head on: “We know we’ve got something interesting on our hands, but we also know the odds are stacked against us,” mentioned Hyenas govt producer, David Nicholson. “To take on the biggest games in the industry, we need to hear what players think, right up front and early. If you’re in, we want to take you along for the ride. That’s why after today’s announcement, we’re also launching into the first of our public alpha tests.”
Lore-wise, Hyenas‘ story facilities on the super-rich leaving Earth for Mars, with the method destroying Earth utterly and shattering the planet, which is now a mega-slum known as the Taint. Yep. However, these dwelling within the Taint now make a dwelling looking for uncommon popular culture merch that they’ll promote to the wealthy.
With an organization as storied as Sega, this implies it is best to anticipate loads of self-referential swag choices, and the trailer even reveals a Sonic the Hedgehog keychain, whereas the press launch guarantees a scarcity of pay-to-win mechanics, however the look of Panini sticker albums, a Sega Mega Drive and even PEZ dispensers.
In phrases of gameplay, it appears to be taking inspiration from titles like The Cycle: Frontier, Escape From Tarkov and different loot and shoot multiplayer choices, as you’ll play as a part of a staff of three dropping in in opposition to 4 different crews to nab the property and get out alive, though Sega says along with your enemies you’ll additionally must deal with safety networks, employed goons and even areas of zero gravity.
Hyenas will launch on the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC in 2023.
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