Graven (video game)

Graven is an upcoming dark fantasy first-person shooter video game developed by Slipgate Ironworks and published by 3D Realms and 1C Entertainment. Often described as a spiritual successor to Hexen II, Graven incorporates elements of the action RPG and immersive sim genres to create an "action-adventure puzzler."[1] The game is expected to release in 2021.[2]

GRAVEN
Developer(s)Slipgate Ironworks
Publisher(s)3D Realms
1C Entertainment
EngineUnreal Engine
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release2021
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

Graven is an open-ended journey through three expansive regions, where the player will encounter both dangerous enemies and friendly townsfolk. Various hints, quests, and upgrades are obtained from the world's NPCs. The player can find a wide variety of weapons and spells, each of which must be put to novel use in order to progress. While some spells may be used offensively, most of the combat involves using medieval weapons against eldritch monsters.[1][3]

The game supports solo play, split-screen co-op, and up to 4-player online play.[4]

Plot

Players assume the role of a faithful priest of the Orthogonal order, exiled for a crime of retaliation against the order for sacrificing his adoptive daughter. The game begins with the priest adrift in a swamp, ferried by a stranger to solid ground. He bestows vague instructions, along with a mysterious staff and book. The priest embarks to hunt down the foul heretical sects responsible for conjuring plagues and twisting the natural order of the seasons.[4]

Release

Graven was announced by 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks at the Realms Deep 2020 event on September 6, 2020, to launch on all major platforms in 2021.[3] The announcement included a 30-minute gameplay reveal.[5]

References
  1. Chalk, Andy (September 5, 2020). "Graven is what Hexen 3 would have been if Raven Software had a time machine". PC Gamer. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  2. O'Connor, Alice (September 7, 2020). "3D Realms announce Graven, a fantasy FPS loosely inspired by Hexen 2". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  3. Knight, Shawn (September 6, 2020). "3D Realms announces Graven, the spiritual successor to Hexen II". TechSpot. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  4. Wilson, Mike (September 6, 2020). "FPS Classic 'Hexen II' Receiving Spiritual Successor in 'GRAVEN'". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  5. Lang, Brad (September 8, 2020). "Graven is 3D Realms' attempt at a spiritual successor to Hexen 2 and it looks rad". Critical Hit. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
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