We’re excited to announce a brand new free addition to Hubris, now available at PlayStation Store for PlayStation VR2. Introducing an exhilarating Arena mode the place you’ll encounter a number of rounds of Uron invaders and should navigate by a closed fight map, all set in a never-before-revealed atmosphere.
Gamers must shoot, leap, climb and transfer by a map, set in a coaching floor deep in OOO (Order of Objectivity)-controlled territory. Whilst you’ll encounter numerous mixtures of enemies acquainted from the game’s core expertise, the revamped setting and enemy encounters present a wholly recent gameplay expertise. And if you wish to problem your self much more the brand new game mode has three completely different problem tiers to play by.
However that’s not all – we’ve dialed up the gameplay by including some weapon powers and upgrades which might be earned by finishing waves.
This journey unfolds exterior the principle storyline and permits us to push the boundaries. This game mode provides gamers entry to upgrades that might usually break the game’s steadiness. Grenades are additionally newly added to this game mode so you have got a greater technique to take care of grouped enemies, and let’s be trustworthy – there isn’t any higher feeling than throwing a well-placed grenade to explode an enormous quantity of enemies in one blow.
New mode particulars from developer Hubris
“We acknowledged the potential in the mechanics we built-in into Hubris and seized the chance to supply our followers one thing new, thrilling, and recent. When designing the degrees for Hubris, our focus was on making certain they have been comprehensible and accessible. Our objective was to information the participant from level A to level B in an enticing method, with a transparent movement, whereas additionally sustaining a balanced degree of problem.
However this custom-built degree forces gamers to maneuver, climb and leap in all instructions, attain a defence level and eradicate enemies earlier than succumbing to their assaults. The brand new game mode begins off comparatively simple however rapidly escalates with Uron threats rising from varied instructions. Solely essentially the most expert gamers will survive greater than a few waves particularly on arduous problem. This degree is designed with quite a few pathways and choices for maneuvering between factors A and B, emphasizing the significance of strategic motion in overcoming the obstacles posed by the Uron forces.“
– Elie Van Ravels, Game Designer, Cyborn BV
Wanting forward, we’re wanting into methods to additional increase this game mode, permitting gamers to experiment with combining upgrades, including extra maps and probably extra enemy sorts. Nonetheless, our main focus proper now could be gathering participant suggestions to refine this new gameplay expertise, which stands alongside our present, multiple-hour story-driven marketing campaign.
Along with introducing the brand new game mode, we’ve fine-tuned current options based mostly on participant suggestions. From tweaking weapon mechanics, intention and knockback to ironing out gameplay flows and resolving some final remaining bugs, we’ve strived to reinforce the general gaming expertise.
As we roll out this replace, we’ll intently monitor participant reactions to find out the course for future expansions.
Hubris is only the start of a grand narrative, and we’re dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the OOO, the Uron, and particular agent Cyana.
Moreover, we’re thrilled to announce that, in partnership with Perp Video games, gamers can now additionally buy a bodily copy of Hubris for PS VR2.