Tears of Metal: A New Era of Hack-and-Slash Awaits in 2025
Montreal-based indie studio Paper Cult, renowned for their stylish action game Bloodroots, has unveiled a thrilling new gameplay trailer for their upcoming title, Tears of Metal. Showcased during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025, the trailer dives deeper into the game’s lore, showcases dynamic roguelike mechanics, and previews the sprawling medieval battlefields players will traverse. Tears of Metal is set to launch on Steam in 2025, promising an action-packed co-op experience.
About Tears of Metal
A Medieval Hack-and-Slash Co-op Roguelike:
Set against the backdrop of a war-torn island, Tears of Metal combines fast-paced melee combat, strategic progression, and multiplayer co-op. As the leader of a resolute Scottish battalion, you’ll battle relentless invaders and harness the mysterious powers of the Dragon Stone Meteor to reclaim your homeland.
Key Features
Reconquer Your Island
- Face off against endless waves of enemies across handcrafted battlefields, either solo or with friends.
- Strategize your campaigns as you push back enemy forces and uncover the truth behind the Dragon Meteor.
- Wield a variety of powers and experiment with different playstyles on every run.
Combine and Customize
- Collect over 100 artifacts and upgrades to create devastating builds tailored to your strategy.
- Choose from multiple unique heroes, each with distinct abilities and combat styles.
- Unleash explosive attacks and experiment with deadly combos to turn the tide of battle.
Empower Your Troops
- Recruit Scottish soldiers to fight alongside you and grant them permanent upgrades.
- Manage your battalion carefully—fallen soldiers are lost forever, adding weight to every battle.
Expand Your Settlement
- Between campaigns, upgrade your settlement to access new shops, challenges, and gameplay options.
- Complete special objectives to unlock characters, artifacts, cosmetics, and hidden secrets.
Battle Solo or in Co-op
- Explore over 45 handcrafted environments filled with unique objectives and scenarios.
- Join forces with friends in local or online co-op, sharing the glory of hard-fought victories.
A New Trailer Teases Epic Battles and Intriguing Lore
The latest trailer offers a glimpse into Tears of Metal’s visually striking environments, from stormy trenches to lush battlefields, alongside the devastating powers drawn from the enigmatic Dragon Stone. The roguelike progression system promises replayability, while the cooperative gameplay fosters camaraderie in the heat of battle.
With its blend of visceral combat, strategic depth, and heartfelt storytelling, Tears of Metal is shaping up to be an unmissable experience for fans of hack-and-slash and roguelike games alike. Wishlist it now on Steam and prepare for an unforgettable journey when it launches in 2025!
