Tactical Roguelite Deified Leaves Early Access Next Week
Deified leaves Steam Early Access on September 21 with its narrative ending, final boss floor, balance improvements and hidden content.
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Get ready for a dark, gothic adventure full of brutal combat and a heavy metal atmosphere. Studio Steel Mantis, led by Andrew Gilmour, has announced Slain 2: The Beast Within, the sequel to their 2016 hit, Slain: Back from Hell. The game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in 2026.
Get ready for the fight of century! 🎮 Slain is BACK!
— Silver Lining Int 🦊 SOTN2 out 8 May (@silverliningint) April 16, 2025
We are excited to announce our partnership with @MrAwolf to bring you the latest chapter in this intense, metal saga.
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In Slain 2: The Beast Within, you play as Prince Akran, the last of the wolf knights. Armed with a magical sword named Bathoryn, you will fight to save a dying kingdom from the evil forces led by the demonic Lord Vroll. This is a hack-and-slash adventure, meaning you will carve your way through enemies using various techniques and special powers like fire and ice.
The story takes you through three major missions, each with its own locations such as a haunted castle, seas, and catacombs. You will face terrifying enemies, from ancient ghosts to enormous monsters, in a world that looks like it was ripped from a nightmare. The game’s art style is beautiful, with detailed pixel art graphics that bring the dark landscapes and creatures to life.
Slain 2 also introduces several new mechanics. The werewolf transformation represents a major novelty, allowing you to fight as a wild beast. The sword Bathoryn also brings additional depth, enabling you to use elemental powers to defeat enemies. The game world is larger and more detailed, with places like the gloomy streets of Wolftown and misty highlands that you can explore. Every area is filled with traps and challenges, so you will need to be careful to survive.
Another new feature we have in Slain2. To make your lives easier or your friends life hell.
— Andrew Gilmour (@MrAwolf) April 17, 2025
Is Player 2 mode. Akran can now free spirits to fight alongside him. Allowing a second player or an A.I to join the Mosh.
Couch Co-op though. Player 2 will take all forms depending on… pic.twitter.com/npZfgtwKcK
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