Wccftech checked out the action RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Preview and Q&A – Wide Linear Soulslite with 20 Hours of Content

At GDC 2024, New Zealand-based developer A44 (known for 2018's Ashen) provided an updated look at Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, its upcoming action RPG that sits between God of War and a lite, more accessible version of the Soulslike genre.

A44 is now composed of around 65 employees, and they've been working on this game for quite a while. Flintlock fantasy novels inspire the game's original setting with a striking central theme: Gods wielding magic versus armies made of regular people wielding guns from a Napoleonic era.

At the beginning of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, main character Nor Vanek is attempting to close the door of the 'Great Below' death realm to prevent the dead from rising. Unfortunately, the mission heavily backfires and not only is the portal still open, the Gods have been unleashed in the world, too.

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You mentioned that the flintlock setting was employed by multiple authors across many books. Is there a specific one you've drawn inspiration from?

No, there isn't a specific one. We actually consulted with a few of the authors really early on in development. Just like we wanted to stamp our brand in the Soulslike genre, we want to do the same when it comes to the flintlock fantasy genre setting as well.

You use the term wide linear to describe the level layout. But as we saw a moment ago for this biome, there is like a larger open world map. Do you have free rein once you're in that specific biome to go where you wish, or is the game still kind of guiding you toward key points of interest?

You will be guided through the main path. Off of that, you'll have side content that you can go and explore. We do describe ourselves as a wide linear game for that reason, it's not really an open world per se. There's distinct zones that you can travel into.

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PSLS checked out Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Dev Talks Visual Design, Pacing, and Soulslike Inspiration

While there are quite a few Soulslike games on the market, the genre is still mainly associated with the company that popularized it. However, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn hopes to set itself apart by exploring an underutilized subgenre of fantasy fiction. The action RPG draws inspiration from Napoleonic France, New Zealand geography, and ancient Mesopotamia.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn’s colorful world sets it apart from other Soulslike games
Their hauntingly beautiful environments as much define games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring as their brutal difficulty. However, Flintlock deliberately sets itself apart by trading a gloomy atmosphere for something more colorful. “The intention was for us to propose something that we think brings the genre further, to have something that might look and feel a bit different from the usual games in it,” Art Director Marie-Charlotte Derne told The Loadout. “This is also an opportunity for us to play with those ranges of color and brightness.”

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Couchpotato spotted a new trailer for Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn - Official Composing Vengeance Trailer

Wccftech checked out Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Preview and Q&A – Wide Linear Soulslite with 20 Hours of Content

At GDC 2024, New Zealand-based developer A44 (known for 2018's Ashen) provided an updated look at Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, its upcoming action RPG that sits between God of War and a lite, more accessible version of the Soulslike genre.

A44 is now composed of around 65 employees, and they've been working on this game for quite a while. Flintlock fantasy novels inspire the game's original setting with a striking central theme: Gods wielding magic versus armies made of regular people wielding guns from a Napoleonic era.

At the beginning of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, main character Nor Vanek is attempting to close the door of the 'Great Below' death realm to prevent the dead from rising. Unfortunately, the mission heavily backfires and not only is the portal still open, the Gods have been unleashed in the world, too.

Gameplay-wise, A44 is attempting to blend melee and ranged gameplay in a completely seamless fashion. For instance, the flintlock pistols are very important because they provide Nor Vanek with the ability to interrupt otherwise unblockable and unparryable break attacks coming from foes. Deadly secondary weapons like rifles and grenades are available, too.

The main character will also encounter heavily armored enemies that sometimes are equipped with shields, but their armor can be shredded thanks to Nor Vanek's true ace in the sleeve, the fox-like God Enki. With Enki, Nor Vanek can 'prime' foes by filling a bar that can rip their armor and/or perform glory kills with the melee weapon or the pistol. Eventually, the companion can help distract or stun foes, teleport the player around, and even acquire the special skills of a boss character after defeating them. Moreover, Enki can be equipped to inflict other debuffs like poisons and weakness, and a Withering gauge will build to a devastating Ultimate attack from the duo.

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A44 Games pesents the gameplay of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn:

Flintlock the Siege of Dawn | Extended Gameplay Overview

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IGN checked out the action RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn - Official Combat Overview Behind the Scenes Clip

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IGN presents a new trailer for Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn - Official Gameplay Trailer | IGN Fan Fest 2024

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Takeown reports that the action RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn has been delayed to 2024:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Release Delayed to 2024 as Developers Strive for Perfection

The highly awaited Soulslike action RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn has reportedly been delayed to the year 2024. The game developers announced the delay on their official Twitter handle, and it was revealed that the decision to delay the project was made in order to provide the best experience possible at launch.

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A gameplay trailer for the open-world RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is now available:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn – Gameplay Reveal

Get a first look at Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn’s gunpowder-packed and magic-fueled combat in the first gameplay reveal video. Take to Flintlock’s vast battlefields, combining and mastering an arsenal of tools and magical abilities.

Join Nor and her mysterious companion, Enki, in this open-world RPG adventure and embark on an epic journey of vengeance, gunpowder and magic in humanity's last stand.

Take a look at this Behind The Scenes video for the action RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn - BTS #2 - A Rich World

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Action RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn has been announced and will be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X. It will be available day one with Game Pass.

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Join humanity’s last stand as Gods and guns collide in an all-new action-RPG open-world adventure.

The Door to the Afterlife has been opened, allowing the old God’s army of the undead to escape from within. The living are on the brink of extinction. It’s time for the coalition army to retake their world. Embrace vengeance, gunpowder and magic and embark on an epic journey to lead mankind’s final siege against the tide of the dead.

Your battle begins now.

Forge a bond like no other
Join Nor Vanek, a member of the coalition army, and your companion Enki, a strange creature gifted with magical powers, in their personal vendetta against the gods.

Defeat the most powerful beings in creation
Challenge the Gods. Master a demanding yet rewarding combat system blending axe wielding, gunplay, magic and more. Unleash powerful combos and embrace your creativity with every encounter.

Make your mark on a vast battlefield
Explore a dangerous open world. Fly through the desert sands, journey through cavernous ruins, and unveil the secrets that lie in the towering City of Dawn. Reassemble the Blackstream sappers, a team of crack explosives and weaponry experts, to lend their skills in the last siege against the gods.