Iron Galaxy, of Killer Instinct fame, and Maximum Games have announced their newest title, Extinction. Set to release in Q1 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, Extinction puts you in the shoes of one of the world’s last Sentinals, named Avil. You are one of the last hopes humankind has against the coming wrath of the Ravenii which, unfortunatley for you, employ massive 150-foot-tall Ogres.
As Avil, you’ll have to defend cities and rescue villagers, all while using the “dynamic skill-based combat system to tactically disarm and dismember enemies before going in for the kill.”
In addition, the announcment also brought the following information;
- Deep Story Campaign. Protect the human population across an abundant story campaign, rescuing as many civilians as possible and taking down brutal opponents.
- Dynamic Side Missions. Complete numerous side missions with various objectives, earning upgrades to aid you in your campaign.
- Skill-Based Combat. Travel horizontally and vertically, perform wall runs, and use your whip as a vault to perform devastating air assaults. Master dynamic combat maneuvers to effectively traverse the giant beasts and expose their weak points, progressing along different skill trees to develop a path best suited to your playstyle.
- Interactive Environment. Move freely around a fully destructible environment, and use objects throughout the world to your strategic advantage.
- Innumerable Battle Scenarios. Every battlefield is different from the last, ensuring a unique combat situation each time you play.
- Custom Battles. Create custom battlegrounds with varied objectives, and challenge players online to compete for the top score.
- Extinction Mode. Fight off a continuous horde of assailants as wave after wave of ogres and their minions attack without relent.
At E3 2017, the developers plan to show much more about Extinction, but until then, feast your eyes on the announcement trailer that sets the tone for all the fun you will be having when Extinction launches early next year.
