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Intriguing PlayStation 5 Action Game Gets Release Date, Out Soon
Counterplay Games has announced that their new PlayStation 5 action game, Armatus, will launch on January 7, 2027. The third-person roguelite shooter, set in Paris, will also be available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This marks Counterplay Games' third title, following Godfall and Duelyst.
Armatus gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Publisher Fictions and developer Counterplay Games have announced that their third-person roguelite shooter, Armatus, will be released on January 7, 2027, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features fast-paced combat, procedural generation, and a persistent progression system set in the demon-infested ruins of Paris. A new trailer was also released alongside the announcement.
Armatus Launches on January 7th, 2027
The rogue-lite shooter Armatus, developed by Counterplay Games, is set to launch on January 7th, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Published by Fictions, the game features a Parisian setting under demonic invasion and will be available on Game Pass from day one. Comparisons to Returnal and Saros have been drawn due to its rogue-lite mechanics and combat.
Counterplay Games CEO talks Armatus
Counterplay Games CEO Ming Zhang discusses the upcoming roguelike shooter Armatus in an interview. He elaborates on the decision to set the game in an urban fantasy world and how this choice influences gameplay. The interview also features gameplay footage of a demo.
Demon slaying shooter Armatus launches this winter
Publisher Fictions and developer Counterplay Games announced that their third-person roguelite shooter, Armatus, will launch this winter. The game will be available on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Armatus is set in the demon-infested ruins of Paris, where players take on the role of a supernatural warrior fighting through hordes of demons.
Armatus is a satisfying blend of modern Doom and Hades
Counterplay Games' new roguelite, Armatus, blends modern Doom-style combat with Hades-like progression in a demon-infested Paris. Players take on the role of a warrior seeking to purge the city of demons, utilizing a combination of firearms and scythes. Armatus is set to release this winter on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Remember PS5 Launch Game Godfall? Its Developer Returns with a Slick Action Shooter
Counterplay Games, the developer behind the PlayStation 5 launch title Godfall, has announced its new game, Armatus. This fast-paced action-shooter features chaotic combat, roguelike elements, and a winter release window for the PlayStation 5. Players will wield a scythe and gun against demons, with progression focused on gaining new powers each run.
EW ACTION-PACKED TRAILER FOR ARMATUS REVEALED DURING PC GAMING SHOWCASE
During the PC Gaming Showcase, Counterplay Games and Fictions revealed an action-packed trailer for their upcoming third-person roguelite shooter, Armatus. The game will launch this winter on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S, also available day one with Xbox Game Pass. The trailer showcases intense combat against demon hordes and hints at new bosses.
Armatus, the demonic roguelite where you start strong and just get stronger, is coming this winter
The third-person roguelite Armatus, developed by Counterplay Games and published by Fictions, is set to launch this winter for PC. The game features a blend of melee combat, guns, demons, and a roguelite loop where players are encouraged to feel powerful from the start. A new trailer was revealed at the PC Gaming Show, showcasing the warrior protagonist tearing through a ruined city.
Armatus launches this winter
The roguelite third-person shooter Armatus is set to launch this winter for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Published by Fictions and developed by Counterplay Games, the game features players battling demons in the ruins of Paris with firearms and celestial powers. Armatus will also be available via Game Pass.
Armatus Preview – Can This Third-Person Roguelite Stand Out in 2026?
Armatus is a third-person roguelite shooter set in post-apocalyptic Paris, featuring a Warrior named Zamina battling demons. While the demo showcases core mechanics like shooting and melee combat, it raises questions about weapon variety and the effectiveness of melee against flying enemies. The preview notes that the demo does not fully reveal the roguelite progression elements, and suggests improvements are needed for the UI and enemy AI before its 2026 launch.
Shadowgate 64 Chaos Magic Edition Randomizer Released
Grayson Wendell has released an open-source item randomizer for the Nintendo 64 game Shadowgate 64, titled the Chaos Magic Edition. The randomizer includes various shuffling modes and ensures items are available before progression is blocked. The article also briefly mentions new demos and releases for other games like LUCID, MINOS, Armatus, Tales of Berseria Remastered, WWE 2K26, and Samson: A Tyndalston Story.
Third-Person Roguelite Shooter Armatus Steam Next Fest Demo Live
A new Steam Next Fest demo for the third-person roguelite shooter Armatus is now available. Developed by Counterplay Games and Fiction, the demo allows players to experience the demon-infested ruins of Paris with four starter weapons and three celestial abilities. The full game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year.
