There have been plenty ofexciting reveals made at this year’s X019so far, and while this game was already leaked earlier on the Microsoft Store, a new twin-stick shooter calledWest of Deadhas now been confirmed at X019 to be available for open beta today on Xbox One. Not only does this game boast a stylish Western setting, but it starsRon PerlmanofHellboyandSons of Anarchyfame as protagonist William Mason, a Ghost Rider-esque gunslinger.
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It is the player’s duty as the undead bounty hunter and guardian of the underworld to make sure spirits make their way into the afterlife while battling any undead outlaws and beasts that get in the way.West of Dead(developed by Upstream Arcade) is set in 1888 in Purgatory, Wyoming, and blends dark fantasy creatures such as Wendigos and witches with classic Western elements. It also features an art style very reminiscent of Mike Mignola’sHellboycomics, which is only further emphasized by Ron Perlman’s voice.
The fast-paced gameplay also features plenty of dodging behind and sliding across cover as well as trick shots fitting for the Wild West setting. The game will also feature some rogue-lite elements, such asprocedurally generated areasand possibly even permadeath.
This is far from Ron Perlman’s first foray into video games. Along with being an accomplished film and television actor, he has an extensive voice-over career, including in video games. Many gamers will recognize his voice as that of the narrator from theFalloutgames where he immortalized the phrase “War. War never changes.” He also voiced Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood inHalo 2andHalo 3. Perlman also had roles in lesser known games, such as Jagger Valance inThe Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bayand as Batman inJustice League Heroes. He even made in appearance as “Rust” inPayday 2’s “Biker Pack” DLC.
West of Deadis just one of many new reveals made during X019, includingBleeding Edge’s release date andObsidian Entertainment’s newest IP,Grounded.
The open beta runs until November 25th, withWest of Dead’s final release date forXbox Oneand Xbox Game Pass set for sometime next year. If players can kill a Wendigo before the open beta ends, they’ll be rewarded with a trophy they can take into the full game.West of Deadwill also be coming to PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC sometime next year.
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