Unleash Almighty Fury! Bullet Hell FPS Scathe Launches for PC
Survive the onslaught of Hell’s demons in Kwalee’s new bloodsoaked shooter from Damage State
31 August 2022
WEDNESDAY 31ST AUGUST 2022 – Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and three-person developer Damage State are thrilled to announce that Scathe, the adrenaline-fueled bullet hell FPS, unleashes for PC via Steam today and Epic Games Store later this week.
Navigate the deviously-crafted maze where the grotesque demons of hell await you at every corner, hell-bent on your bloody demise. Lock ‘n’ load an arsenal of awe-inspiring weapons and face off against countless waves of devastating attacks either alone or in standout drop-in-drop-out co-op multiplayer action.
Scathe is available now for PC for £19.99 GBP/€22.99 EUR/$24.99 USD. The console versions will follow in early 2023.
Watch the launch gameplay trailer, and check out the press kit available for download. Review codes for the PC platform are now available and those interested can register their request here.
About Scathe
Scathe is an adrenaline-fueled, classic FPS with big guns and even bigger demons. You play as Scathe, Enforcer of the legions of Hell, forged from the earth by the Divine Creator themself. And you, like your fallen kin before you, must prove your worth by navigating a deviously-crafted maze, entangled with demonic evil at every twist and turn. So, grab your Hellhammer, lock’n’load and get ready to unleash your almighty fury!
Key Features
- ESCAPE THE MAZE: Your task is simple; collect the three Hellstones and get to the centre of the maze. Choose your own path by navigating expertly handcrafted zones – each filled with danger around every corner. Collect runes to progress, and smite all that stand in your way.
- BULLET HELL: Scathe is not your ordinary FPS… Get ready for bullet-hell where you must dodge countless waves of deadly projectiles. Use Scathe’s incredible speed to dash through danger. Keeping on the move is the key to survival.
- LOCK’N’LOAD: Rip through your enemies with Scathe’s insanely powerful arsenal of weapons, each equipped with a devastating secondary fire. Spew hellfire with the Hot Hatch or slice through endless evil with the buzz saw launcher, Bow Blade.
- DROP IN/DROP OUT ONLINE MULTIPLAYER: Scathe will support full cross-play online multiplayer where players can drop-in and drop-out at any time. Already lost deep within the labyrinth? Call up to three friends to join the fight. Choose your kin wisely, because in Scathe, everyone shares the same pool of lives.
Scathe is out now for PC via Steam today and Epic Games Store later this week for £19.99 GBP/€22.99 EUR/$24.99 USD. Consoles will follow in early 2023.
Keep up to date with all the latest news by visiting the official website here or join the conversation on the social media channels – Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Discord.
About Damage State
Damage State is a video games developer situated in Dundee, Scotland, UK. Formed in 2019 by three ex-AAA industry developers sporting over 40 years combined experience.
Their focus is on premium indie titles (III) and a more modern take on game development. Scathe is Damage State’s debut title which releases today for PC on Steam and Epic Game Store.