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Mystical Western Soulslike first-person shooter Guns of Eschaton announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Gematsu • • technology
Key Points:
- Guns of Eschaton is the world’s first Soulslike first-person shooter set in an apocalyptic Western, created by Viktor Antonov, known for his work on Half-Life 2 and Dishonored.
- The game emphasizes strategic combat where every bullet counts, requiring players to study enemies, master unique 19th-century firearms, and adapt tactics using mystic abilities and custom bullets.
- Players can experience the story solo or cooperatively, with options for PvP gameplay, while exploring a haunted Old South filled with occult horror, ruined settlements, and mythological factions.
- The narrative follows a gunslinger’s personal journey through a world-scale catastrophe known as "The Burning," blending historical figures and legends with supernatural elements.
- A detailed Cherokee Codex serves as a gameplay tool to analyze enemy weaknesses and lore, making knowledge a critical weapon in surviving the hostile, mystical frontier.
