Greylock Studio’s hit indie shooter,Severed Steel,just launched a new update on PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox, bringing a new rogue-lite mode andgyro controlsto console platforms.Severed Steel’s Rogue Steel update also brings a whole new set of weapons, new enemy types, a slew of skins, and a new set of levels.
Severed Steelwas released in 2021to widespread acclaim from fans and critics. Taking influence from games likeDoomandMirror’s Edge, Greylock’s single-player shooter rapidly became a favorite among the FPS crowd for its fast-paced gameplay, slick bullet time mechanics, and striking aesthetic. Since its 2021 release,Severed Steelhas continually evolved with massive updates adding new levels, weapons, enemies, and even a Level Editor mode with Steam Workshop support so that the community can get the most out of the game.
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Today’s Rogue Steel update forSevered Steelinitially launched on PC in October 2022 before finding its way to consoles. However, console gamers should be happy to learn that some console specializations were made during that time so that the game works better on PlayStation and Switch, namely in gyro controls. The complete list of new features in the Rogue Steel update includes anew rogue-lite game modetitled “Rogue Steel,” gyro controls for the Switch, PS4, and PS5, 23 new Firefight mutators, six new weapons, five new modified enemy types, eight new exclusive types, a Cutting Beam mode for the Cannon weapon, 10 character skins, and 15 Cannon skins.
Console gamers should be happy to know that the PC community has been quite warm towards the Rogue Steel update, making this patch one to check out for gamers who ownSevered Steelon a PlayStation, Switch, or Xbox. Moreover, today’s update is one thatPlayStation and Switchowners, in particular, may appreciate.Severed Steelnow supports gyro aiming for controllers, which is a great improvement to the game’s accessibility. As a fast-paced twitch shooter built with a keyboard and mouse in mind, adding gyro controls to the console versions givesSevered Steelthat extra precision that might not always be possible with analog sticks.
Severed Steel’s new rogue-lite mode should also be a welcome addition, as the game’s three-hour-long campaign was a minor complaint among fans who wanted even more from the game.Rogue-lite gamestypically thrive due to their dynamic and replayable gameplay loops, andSevered Steel’s Rogue Steel mode seems to be targeting that same sweet spot of fun and replayability. Fans that can’t get enough ofSevered Steelshould have plenty to look forward to with this new update.
Severed Steelis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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