Bloodshed blasts onto consoles October 23, bringing its roguelite boomer-shooter mayhem to living rooms everywhere. Publisher Headup Games and developer com8com1 Software are delivering the frantic, “survivors-like” first-person action to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5. The game already launched on PC in May and is available via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. A new trailer showcases the chaos awaiting console players.
At its core, Bloodshed fuses roguelite progression with retro-inspired visuals and relentless FPS combat. You’ll cut through endless waves of cultists, undead, demons, and other creatures of the night as you earn experience, level up, and tailor your loadout. Even when you fall, your hard-earned cash carries over, letting you invest in permanent upgrades and unlockables that push you deeper into the fight each run.
There’s a grim narrative pulsing beneath the gunfire. A fanatical Cult is working to resurrect an ancient deity and trigger the apocalypse, and every arena is a chance to dismantle that plan. Enemies swarm in huge numbers, with distinct attack patterns and threats that demand fast thinking, quick movement, and smart build choices.
Bloodshed encourages experimentation. A roster of playable characters comes with unique strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities, opening the door to different playstyles. Combine that with a deep arsenal of weapons and skills, and every run becomes a new chance to discover a build that melts hordes and survives the night. Optional objectives unlock fresh powers and game features, while persistent progression keeps you improving between attempts.
Feature highlights:
– Fast, first-person survivors-like action: Run-and-gun through dense hordes across varied environments, with movement that feels fluid and responsive.
– Multiple heroes to master: Pick from distinct characters, each with their own abilities and playstyle quirks.
– Deep arsenal and builds: Find, upgrade, and synergize weapons and skills to create devastating loadouts.
– Permanent progression: Spend carryover currency on lasting character upgrades and unlockables to boost replay value.
– Dynamic enemy waves: Battle diverse foes with unique behaviors, plus elite enemies that hit harder and drop better rewards.
– Retro-meets-modern presentation: Enjoy pixel-styled visuals paired with punchy, modern boomer-shooter pacing.
– Adaptive soundtrack: An atmospheric score that ramps up with the action to heighten every encounter.
– Satisfying gore and impact: Visceral feedback that makes every shot, slash, and explosion land with weight.
– Auto or manual shooting: Choose auto-fire for a survivors-like feel or switch to manual aiming for precision control.
Bloodshed brings high-octane roguelite FPS gameplay to consoles on October 23. If you can’t wait, it’s already playable on PC via major storefronts, with a fresh trailer offering a glimpse of the hell you’ll be carving through.
