Medieval Horror Cooperative Game: All Known Details About Blight's Survival Aspects
Hype Level for Blight: Survival, the Zombie-infested Medieval Saga
- What's the deal with this Blight?
- First Look
- Battle in the Dark Ages
- Zombie Apocalypse with a Twist
- Glorious Clashes in more ways than one
You've probably been wondering what happened to that bloody amazing medieval zombie game that got smacked into the limelight a couple of years ago, the one that mixes up Plague Tale, Hunt: Showdown, and Hood: Outlaws and Legends in a frenzy of grisly, gruesome action. Blight: Survival is exactly that! Brace yourself for an alternate version of 14th-century Europe where the bubonic plague is now a rotting, flesh-eating zombie virus.
So, you and up to five other armor-clad warriors are about to go toe-to-toe with the undead scum and ruthless bandits in a spectacular display of medieval weaponry, all in search of ultimately nuking the source of the curse plaguing the land.
You're most likely anxious to find out when you can dive into this bloodbath romp. Unfortunately, the developers have yet to nail down a release date, but they did mention they'd love to hold some playtests eventually. Cross your fingers and sign up for the Behaviour Interactive war squad for a shot at playing ahead of the global masses (note: it might not be a guaranteed spot).
Blight: Survival Reveal Trailer - See the movie trailer that started it all, offering a glimpse into the horrors and joys of battling the undead in medieval Europe.
Gameplay Overview
Blight's gameplay is fueled by cooperation and survival. Each mission requires strategizing and teamwork to defeat the loudest, fattest, and jankiest zombies lurking around. Ambition and resourcefulness are essential, as you and your comrades scavenge for loot, arm yourself, and grow your camp's defenses.
Your ultimate objective in Blight is to harness divine intervention and destroy the source of the plague. You'll also come across bandits and boss-level jerks who don't care for your crusade, so be prepared. And hey, if you're feeling pious, commemorate your allies who've given their (not-so) precious lives with custom shrines.
A word of warning: Blight is not an open-world game. Instead, you'll explore predetermined mission maps, with the main path being approximately 25 hours long, although it's subject to change.
Combat Mechanics
Since Blight takes place in an alternate medieval world (like Hunt: Showdown), the devs are taking the opportunity to get creative with armours and weaponry, although they strive to include all weaponry that was popular during the 14th century for that realistic flair. The combat system has all the elements you could dream of: swords, shields, bows, daggers, and even firearms for post-release updates. Get ready for dynamic combos, parrying, shoves, and stealth finishes. And keep an eye on your armor and accessories, as you'll be customizing them to best suit your fighting style.
Multiplayer Mayhem
Experience the horrors together with up to four friends, ranging from solo adventures to four-way carnage. The developers assure us that the game can be played offline if preferred, and imply the possibility of clans and a traditional monetization structure (with premium cost and DLC).
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- In the Blight: Survival game, an alternate 14th-century Europe is represented where the bubonic plague has evolved into a zombie virus, creating a setting for intense medieval combat.
- To win in Blight: Survival, a cooperative survival game, players must strategize, gather resources, and join forces to combat the undead, ruthless bandits, and the source of the plague itself.
- After victoriously overcoming challenges in Blight: Survival, players can pay tribute to their fallen allies by creating custom shrines as a symbol of their entertainment and devotion to the game.
