Slave Zero X Gets February 2024 Launch Date

Poppy Works and Ziggurat revealed today that their 2.5D character action game Slave Zero X will launch for PC and consoles on February 21, 2024.

This prequel to the 1999 Infogrames classic also has a demo available on Steam for anyone interested in checking out whether the transition from third person action game to 2.5D character action side-scroller has gone well or not. From my limited time with the demo, I’d say the full thing will be a more than apt entry in this burgeoning series, but as always, it’s better if players get their hands on the demo themselves, since it costs nothing.

From the top of Megacity S1-9, the Sovereign Khan rules with fists of iron and flesh. Beneath the city’s rotting foundations, a vengeful warrior embarks on a journey to murder him. 4 years prior to the events of Slave Zero, Slave Zero X brings new life to a world where horrific, living machines known as Slaves are primed to become the latest tools of war in humanity’s long and bloody history. A secret band of warriors known as The Guardians hope to stop these biomecha from being unleashed upon the world, but one swordsman among their ranks has a different idea: use the enemy’s own weapon against them. By merging with a stolen Slave Unit Prototype, Shou will become a furious Devil in pursuit of killing a false God.

KILLER COMBOS: Use swift swordplay, explosive ordnance, and stylish combos against an army of meat and metal.

DEATH FROM ABOVE: Air juggling, dashes, and frequent target switching allow for you to take down foes of any size while wall-jumping and platforming can help you outmaneuver your enemies.

FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE: Conquer mini-bosses, set pieces, and climactic 1-on-1 encounters that offer intense challenges against unforgettable villains.

STRENGTH IS NOTHING WITHOUT CONTROL: Use the Training Room to hone precise and powerful moves to string together devastating attack sequences.

BATTLE TO THE BEAT: A 90s-inspired soundtrack features heavy Drum’n’Bass and funky industrial music that adds to the thrill of combat.

FEAST YOUR EYES: A unique visual aesthetic combines nostalgic 2D sprites with an advanced lighting system and stylized 3D environments.

THE END IS NEVER THE END: After completing the campaign, further challenges await in an expansive and frenetic ‘Bloody Palace’ procedural challenge tower with an online high score leaderboard.