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Guns of Eschaton demo released on Steam with new gameplay trailer
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Eschatology Entertainment has released a free demo of its apocalyptic western shooter Guns of Eschaton on Steam, alongside a gameplay trailer. The demo drew about a hundred reviews in its first day, 59% of them positive, according to StopGame. The studio has not given a firm release date, though StopGame says the full game is still planned for this year.
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Eschatology Entertainment has released a free demo of its apocalyptic western shooter Guns of Eschaton on Steam, the studio said, with the release accompanied by a gameplay trailer. The demo lets players explore one of several regions, encounter a boss and test the game's core loop of deadly gunfights and learning from each encounter, according to 3DNews. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The game, developed by the Cyprus-based studio with support from publisher 4Divinity, is described as an apocalyptic western with Dark Souls-style elements, set on a Wild West that has fallen into a mystical spiritual apocalypse called “Сгорание”. 3DNews reports it will offer two-player co-op, more than 20 weapons based on real 19th-century designs, PvP and a Russian translation. StopGame describes the player's role as a gunman trying to get home through the Old South. [ 2 , 3 ]
The demo's early reception is mixed. StopGame reports that it collected about a hundred reviews in its first day, of which only 59% were positive, with players praising the setting, originality and visuals while criticising the gameplay. Guns of Eschaton is being made for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, and a Russian localisation is available. [ 2 , 3 ]
The reports differ on timing. 3DNews says the game still has no release date, while StopGame says the full release is still planned for this year. [ 2 , 3 ]
Viktor Antonov, the former art director of Half-Life 2, stood at the origins of the project, both tech outlets report; he died last winter. StopGame additionally names Dishonored among his credits and describes Guns of Eschaton as the studio's debut game. [ 2 , 3 ]
Por qué importa
The demo gives players outside the studio's core audience a first hands-on look at a debut title from a team tied to a well-known former Half-Life 2 art director, and its early review split will shape expectations ahead of release. The Steam demo and Russian localisation position it for both domestic and international PC players.
Datos clave
- Eschatology Entertainment released a free demo of Guns of Eschaton on Steam. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The release was accompanied by a gameplay trailer. [ 2 ]
- The game is an apocalyptic western with Dark Souls-style elements, published with support from 4Divinity. [ 2 ]
- It is planned for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. [ 2 , 3 ]
- A Russian localisation is included. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The demo gathered about a hundred reviews in its first day, 59% of them positive, according to StopGame. [ 3 ]
- Viktor Antonov, art director of Half-Life 2, was involved in starting the project and died last winter, the outlets reported. [ 2 , 3 ]
Confirmado por varias fuentes
- A free demo of Guns of Eschaton is available on Steam. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Eschatology Entertainment developed the game and released the demo with a gameplay trailer. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The game is planned for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, with a Russian localisation. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Viktor Antonov, a former art director of Half-Life 2 involved in the project's origins, has died. [ 2 , 3 ]
Aún sin aclarar
- When the full game will be released. 3DNews says the game still has no release date, while StopGame says the full release is still planned for this year; the two outlets disagree.
- Whether Viktor Antonov was a co-founder of Eschatology Entertainment. Only 3DNews describes him as a co-founder; StopGame mentions his involvement in development without that title.
- How the demo will be received beyond its first day. StopGame's 59% positive figure covers only the demo's first day of reviews on Steam.