Summary
Fans of zombie shooters have another game to look forward to, thanks to Infinity Ape Studios’Hellbreach: Vegas, which officially launches on August 14. Remarkably, the first-person shooter is the work of a solo developer, who has chosenSteamas the platform to share their ambitious creation.
First announced in 2022,Hellbreach: Vegaslaunched into early access in March 2024 and, so far, has a “Mostly Positive” review rating on Steam. Players have understandably compared the game to theever popularCall of Duty: ZombiesandKilling Floor 2.During its time in early access, the developer has been rolling out monthly updates forHellbreach: Vegas, as well as a roadmap to keep interested gamers informed about what to expect leading up to release.
Infinity Ape has also just revealed thatHellbreach: Vegasversion 1.0 will be launching on Steam on August 14, though gamers who want to jump in now can of course already buy it in early access for $9.99. There is also a demo available for those who might like to try the game out for a bit before committing.
What Does Hellbreach: Vegas Have on Offer?
Hellbreach: Vegasis a wave-based first-person zombie shooter set in Las Vegas. Though the game supports up to four players in online co-op, it can also be experienced solo. Upon release, there will be eight maps available, including the recently released “Area 51” that takes players to an underground bunker and introduces a plasma gun, which means there will be more than 19 weapons to choose from when the game officially launches. The guns will be upgradable, and there will also be 11 perks to help players survive in aworld overrun with zombies.
Fitting theLas Vegas setting, one unique mechanic in the game are the slot machines that let players try their luck at getting their hands on new weapons, power-ups, cosmetics, and other bonuses. Currently, there are four game modes to work way through inHellbreach: Vegas,but Infinity Ape plans to implement a fifth mode for the title’s full launch. There will also be new cosmetics for both characters and weapons.
Once they’re done withHellbreach: Vegas,gamers who particularly enjoy slaying the undead have plenty of otherzombie games to look forward to. After a few delays and hiccups, GSC Game World’s highly anticipatedSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylis finally slated to launch on September 5. Those looking to jump into an 80s horror flick should addJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commandoto their wishlist, andKilling Floor 3andState of Decay 3have also been announced to be in development.
Steam
Steam is a digital video game storefront and program developed by Valve that allows gamers to purchase, play, and mod their titles all through one convenient program.
