Fictions and Counterplay Games, developer of Godfall, have announced a new game called Armatus, which is a third person roguelite set in the demon filled streets of Paris. The game was shown during the Xbox Partner Preview, but it has been confirmed for PC, PS5, and Switch 2. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass day one.

Armatus puts players in the role of a mysterious warrior that has been summoned to defend a group of people who were left behind  after the veil opened and those deemed worthy were claimed. Everyone else was left on Earth at the mercy of demons. The unnamed warrior will venture through Paris to fight the demons and learn more about what happened, dying again and again while doing so.

“With Armatus, we wanted our gameplay to be a blend of modern firearms and supernatural powers, plus a little melee for good measure,” said Ming Zhang, Studio Head, Counterplay Games, “By layering in  dynamic build choices for each run, we’ve created the frenetic, hyperkinetic combat that really defines our gameplay.” 

“We’re so thrilled to be working with Ming and the talented team at Counterplay Games to help them bring Armatus to life,” said Kelsey Hansen, Producer, Fictions. “This is a game full of intense, fast-paced combat that truly feels incredible in your hands. We can’t wait for everyone to experience it in 2026.”

Armatus is due to be released in 2026.

Source: Press Release

A new AAA PS5 shooter has been announced, with both its trailer and developer coming as a surprise to many. Godfall developer Counterplay Games revealed its next game Armatus at last week’s Xbox Partner Preview, almost a year after it was reported that the team had been “disbanded.”

Godfall dev’s new PS5 shoot Armatus will launch in 2026

PS5 launch exclusive Godfall wasn’t a critical or commercial success. Counterplay’s acclaimed game Duelyst also failed to garner enough players to keep it alive. Third time lucky? We hope so!

Armatus is a third-person roguelite shooter set in “demon-infested” ruins of Paris. The player is a powerful supernatural warrior from an ancient order, who is searching for a “lost gateway to heaven.”

“Each run, wield your scythe and a gun of your choosing against brutal demons hellbent on your destruction,” reads an official description. “To overcome them, evolve your combat style with powerful celestial abilities and passive enhancements. Die and you will revive to fight again.”

Armatus will release in 2026.

Report of Counterplay Games being “disbanded” came from the verified LinkedIn post of an employee at a partner studio. It’s unclear if it’s the Godfall team that was disbanded or Counterplay was temporarily disbanded and then revived.

Whatever the case, we’re rooting for Armatus.

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Counterplay Games - best known for their work on Godfall - unveiled their ambitious new project: Armatus.

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Fictions and Counterplay Games, developer of Godfall, have announced a new game called Armatus, which is a third person roguelite set in the demon filled streets of Paris. The game was shown during the Xbox Partner Preview, but it has been confirmed for PC, PS5, and Switch 2. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass day one.

Armatus puts players in the role of a mysterious warrior that has been summoned to defend a group of people who were left behind  after the veil opened and those deemed worthy were claimed. Everyone else was left on Earth at the mercy of demons. The unnamed warrior will venture through Paris to fight the demons and learn more about what happened, dying again and again while doing so.

“With Armatus, we wanted our gameplay to be a blend of modern firearms and supernatural powers, plus a little melee for good measure,” said Ming Zhang, Studio Head, Counterplay Games, “By layering in  dynamic build choices for each run, we’ve created the frenetic, hyperkinetic combat that really defines our gameplay.” 

“We’re so thrilled to be working with Ming and the talented team at Counterplay Games to help them bring Armatus to life,” said Kelsey Hansen, Producer, Fictions. “This is a game full of intense, fast-paced combat that truly feels incredible in your hands. We can’t wait for everyone to experience it in 2026.”

Armatus is due to be released in 2026.

Source: Press Release