Boreal Blade
Early access details
Why Early Access?
“After running a semi-open beta for quite some time now, we've come to the stage where we need more player feedback: Boreal Blade has several different game modes like Team Deathmatch, Boreal Battle and Boreal Claim, and by doing Early Access we're hoping to get more input on what players find most enjoyable and fun. So we're doing Early Access to figure out exactly what we need to focus on with development, along with polish and bug fixing.”
Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?
“We expect to be in Early Access around one year, however this may change depending on player feedback and the scope and number of new features added.”
How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
“The full release version will be more polished, with all major bugs and issues fixed. We have a good set of gameplay modes, maps and unlocks available at Early Access release, but depending on how the Early Access evolves, we may add new features and more of everything for the full release too.”
What is the current state of the Early Access version?
“The current Early Access version is fully playable in online multiplayer, with all game modes, unlocks, progression and stats. There will be some bugs present, but nothing serious.
The game has four playable game modes (Duel, Team Deathmatch, Boreal Battle and Boreal Claim), 11 different maps, as well as hundreds of weapons, shields, pieces of armour and battle items.”
Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?
“We may increase the price during Early Access and upon full release, but will announce these well in advance.”
How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?
“Our community will be closely involved with the development, as we hope to hear as much feedback as possible here on the Steam community forums, as well as on our Discord server.”
About
Fight for a cause worth dying for
Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game, focusing on player-versus-player combat. It combines reactive and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to vary your attacks and develop your unique fighting style.
The game features four distinct fighting styles, offering the choice between one-handed and two-handed weapons, a combination of shield and weapon, long-handled weapons, and unarmed combat. Players can even throw items during battle! Three classes of armor with their own strengths and weaknesses are also included to ensure a varied and ever-changing combat experience. Arm yourself and get ready to dive into battle!
Highlights
- Reactive and Tactical Gameplay: Complete freedom in attack and block direction achieved with simple controls, allowing players to focus on their battle strategies and maneuver series to control the battle's flow. There are hundreds of ways to vary attacks, and players have full freedom to move their weapon and character, encouraging them to experiment and find the fighting style that suits them best.
- Four Multiplayer Game Modes: Players can enter combat together with their clanmate warriors in Team Deathmatch and Boreal Battle modes, where two teams face off. Boreal Claim mode involves two teams taking turns attacking or defending a flag against the other team. In Deathmatch, it's every man for himself – the first warrior to achieve 20 kills wins the match!
- Four Different Fighting Styles: Hundreds of weapons, shields, armor pieces, and battle items to develop customized fighting styles and battle tactics.
- Detailed Character Creation and Game World: Create your warrior and choose your equipment, accessories, and weapons, and customize your appearance with jewelry, facial hair, and armor dyes. Explore the different fighting arenas in Norvalg, inspired by Norse mythology and with a painted aesthetic.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: (64 bit / 32 bit *) Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista
- Storage: 4 GB
- Processor: Intel Core i3/i5/i7 1.8 GHz CPU dual-core. AMD 2.0 GHz dual-core.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 260 / Radeon HD 4000 Series / Intel HD Graphics 4000
- DirectX: 10
Recommended
- OS: (64 bit / 32 bit *) Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista
- Storage: 4 GB
- Processor: Intel quad-core 2.0 GHz / dual-core 2.6 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 2GB / Radeon HD 6850 2GB
- DirectX: 10