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Release Date
Early Access: Oct 3rd, 2023
1.0 Release: December, 2024
Platforms
Steam
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
About Battle Shapers
Battle Shapers is an action-packed FPS roguelite in which you shoot & smash your way through hordes of enemy robots. Customize advanced weapons and hone your abilities to liberate your city from the grips of a mysterious evil. Defy the Overlords by stealing their powers and to put an end to their corruption. Be warned - taking down these cunning Overlords will prove to be no easy task. Just as you grow stronger from every battle, the journey ahead will also become more challenging. To survive, you’ll have to adapt to your enemies’ evolving powers and to the ever-changing environments of New Elysium.
About Metric Empire
Metric Empire is an indie game development studio founded by Nicholas Routhier and Pier-Luc Papineau, two veteran directors with over 30 years of experience crafting critically acclaimed AAA franchises like Prince of Persia, Far Cry, and Assassin’s Creed. Established in 2018, the studio was built with a clear vision and a relentless drive for success. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, empirically designed games that offer finely crafted experiences—combining accessibility, tactility, and replayability.
What People are saying
"Battle Shapers is a unique, fast-paced FPS that had me saying “just one more run” way, way past the time I should have been going to bed." - Will Borger, IGN
“The movement and gunplay in upcoming FPS Battle Shapers are satisfyingly smooth and responsive, but oh my god, the punch.” - Nova Smith, PC Gamer
“My favorite Roguelite FPS is finally out!” - Wanderbots
"This game is an absolute masterpiece." - Skooch
key features
FIGHT LASER WITH LASER
Gun down hordes of enemy machines with relentless and punishing close-range combat in which every bot destroyed makes you stronger.
Face the Overlords and adapt to their evolving powers and tactics by mastering highly customizable weapons, movement, and combat abilities.
BUILD YOUR ‘CORE’ STRENGTH
Steal the Overlords’ Cores and harness their powers to craft and transform both your playstyle and appearance.
Unlock new weapons, abilities and talents to permanently increase your survivability and maximize your combat potential with every run.
COMBAT IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE
Deploy your own traps, power-ups and hacks in each Overlord’s tower to turn the tides of battle in your favor.
Explore vibrant nostalgia-inspired locations to discover hidden upgrades and weapons throughout.
Be warned! Just as you grow stronger by defeating Overlords, the journey ahead will also become more challenging.
FEARLESS SHREDDING
Defy the Overlords and save the city to the might of adrenaline-pumping rock music that will have you diving head-on and fist-first into action.
Original score by Emery Monzerol and William Harby, featuring 20 licensed songs.
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