The Bornless opens a new frontier in multiplayer horror gaming

08.08.2023 - 12:23 / venturebeat.com / New

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The Bornless is a new upcoming entry in first-person shooter multiplayer horror gaming coming from Cathedral Studios. Today, the company is releasing a new trailer for the game, which is set to be released in 2024.

The game is reminiscent of other popular multiplayer horror games like Hunt: Showdown and Dead by Daylight. I played the beta of the game and it’s a fast-paced.

Based in London, Cathedral Studios is an indie game studio comprising developers from franchises like Far Cry, Borderlands, Assassin’s Creed, and Call of Duty. It was started two years ago by two brothers, Toby Saunders and Bobby Saunders. They created a Web3 element for the game.

To build excitement, Cathedral Studios has planned open access weekends once a month until October, with every weekend in October open to the public, said Jonas Rosbech, marketing head, in an interview with GamesBeat. Gamers can now add The Bornless to their Wishlist on Steam and Epic Games Store.

The Bornless delivers an adrenaline-fueled experience in a Lovecraftian horror setting. The newly released trailer provides a glimpse into the heart-pounding gameplay, immersive lore, and formidable demons that players will encounter, including clowns, spiders, and snakes designed to trigger phobias.

The trailer also showcases the meticulous attention to detail, cooperative gameplay, intricate character designs, and strategic elements that the company hopes will set The Bornless apart from its peers. The game promises a chilling and atmospheric backdrop that will keep players on the edge of their seats.

The free-to-play game takes places in the 1800s in a town called Farmouth. The developers are testing AI storytelling where you can communicate with an angel who is an AI-based non-player character.

The game immerses you in a dark and creepy world where demonic forces intertwine with the human realm. The Bornless sets the stage for a thrilling cooperative gameplay environment, where the victorious team reigns supreme. Uncover the secrets of the ominous Church of Orobas (one of the demons) and fight against unholy powers that threaten to disrupt the balance of the universe. Survival in this nightmare-fueled world will depend on your strategy, courage, and wits.

In The Bornless, players can join or create a faction and unlock access to safehouses, custom base-building tools and competitive tournaments. Branton Lansdale, head of game at Cathedral Studios, said, “The faction system serves as a clan with benefits. Faction leaders and