TickTock Games has announced Rogue Trooper Redux, a remaster of the 2006-released Rebellion-developed third-person shooter, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
Here’s an overview of the title, via TickTock:
In 2006, the original Rogue Trooper set the benchmark for video game adaptations of comic books. Developed by Rebellion, the studio behind Sniper Elite 4 and owners of British comic book powerhouse 2000 AD, it was widely acclaimed for bringing the cult sci-fi strip to life in an authentic, tactical, cover-based third-person shooter that debuted before the genre became the gaming staple it is today.
Rogue Trooper Redux will remaster the Rebellion classic for a new generation of players, taking them to the chem-blasted battlefields of Nu Earth. Rogue, a bio-engineered Genetic Infantryman (or “GI”) immune to the planet’s poisonous atmosphere, is the last soldier standing against the colonial Nort regime. Carrying three fallen comrades as biochips in his equipment, Rogue is a one-unit squad of death and destruction, and he only has one thing on his mind – Revenge.
Rogue Trooper Redux is being developed in partnership with experienced UK studio TickTock Games, making it the first 2000 AD game developed outside of Rebellion. The game also marks the first of potentially many externally developed 2000 AD games after announcing it will open up its wealth of iconic IP – such as Judge Dredd and Sláine – to other developers.
Rebellion has released a “Who is Rogue Trooper?” character reveal trailer for Rogue Trooper Redux, which details the blue-skinned soldier’s origins and provides a first look at his remastered in-game character model.
Here’s an overview of the character, via Rebellion:
Rogue is one of the Genetic Infantrymen (‘GIs’), an army of bio-engineered soldiers, created by Southers to fight their all out war against the colonial Nort regime. Not only can GIs survive the poisonous surface of Nu Earth unharmed, but their enhanced abilities make them a phenomenal force.
And yet, Rogue is the last GI standing following a devastating massacre that all but wipes out his kind. Carrying the consciousnesses of three fallen comrades as biochips implanted in his equipment, enhancing his powers further, Rogue transforms from super soldier into a one-man squad of death and destruction. He knows no allegiance but to his own mission, and he is hell-bent on completing it. That mission is REVENGE.
As announced in February, Rogue Trooper Redux is a remastered version of the 2006-launched third-person shooter due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on an unannounced date. It will be playable at E3 2017 from June 13 to 15.
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Adventure awaits... but for now, keep your peepers peeled for gameplay and more at E3 2017!
Rebellion has released the first-ever gameplay footage of Rogue Trooper Reduxe, its upcoming remake of the e2006-launched third-person shooter due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC due out in 2017.
We know you’ve been waiting a long time for this announcement, so we won’t tantalize you any further. As revealed in our new video interview with Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley (we suggest giving it a watch) we’re thrilled to announce we are now officially working on Evil Genius 2.
Ever since Evil Genius came under the Rebellion roof, we’ve always believed that Elixir’s beloved real-time, lair-management and world-domination simulation deserved a follow-up. We’d like to make this super-duper clear – this isn’t a remaster. Evil Genius 2 will be a fully-fledged sequel and it won’t be free-to-play. Our focus currently is on a PC release, but as ever we’ll look at other platforms and see what fits and what doesn’t.
The State of Play
Now, before you get too excited and start furiously drawing up your blueprints for a Gravity Disruptor 2.0, development only began this Spring and is still at a very, very early stage. We’re currently fleshing out the tech that will make Evil Genius 2 a reality. This will be the first real-time strategy game built in our in-house engine Asura, after all, so we need to do a little bit of extra work under the hood before we expand the team, nail down gameplay design and go into full production.
Why Now??
That said, you may well be asking why it’s taken us a while to get to this point. As some of you may remember, we were very close to announcing this project several years ago. Back then, our plan was to crowd-fund a new Evil Genius PC game and we made a series of steps to launching a campaign.
So why didn’t we go ahead with it? Firstly, we were in the middle of a big transition into becoming our own publisher and we needed to put resources into the projects that became Zombie Army Trilogy, Battlezone on PSVR and Sniper Elite 3 & 4.
Secondly, we decided crowd-funding wasn’t the way we wanted to go. After the growing success of the Sniper Elite series and other Rebellion games IP, we started to feel it wasn’t fair to ask fans to fund a new game if we didn’t need them to! With some big projects now out the door and being enjoyed by gamers worldwide, we feel like now is the time to return to the world of Evil Genius.
So yes, it’s taken us some time to get to this point. But today we are in a position where we can happily say Evil Genius 2 is an actual thing we’re actually coding, designing and er… arting, right now!
What Now?
Bear with us just a little longer, would-be global criminal masterminds! It might be a while until we can show what we’re working on, but you can make sure you’re in the loop by following us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube and signing up to our newsletter! As soon as we have more to say, you’ll be the first to know.
Rogue Trooper Redux Launch Date & Trailer Drops Into Combat!
You know what they say about combat drops - it's all quiet on the Nort front and then suddenly you're being cut to shreds by GI super soldiers dropping out of the sky ...
Well that's a little bit how we're treating today's Rogue Trooper Redux announcements - a plethora of new info blazing out of the night-time skies to assault the senses!
New Trailer!
First up we're delighted to show off our brand new video feature comparing the game's sleak new visuals with those of the original and highlighting just some of the work done by Rebellion and Tick Tock Games including:
• Completely remodelled characters, weapons and vehicles
• Remastered cinematics
• New special effects
• Dynamic lighting
• Higher fidelity geometry
Release Date!
The trailer also reveals the game’s final launch date of 17th October 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Steam and GOG.com). Don't worry Nintendo fans, the Switch edition is still on course and will release soon after!
Price & Formats
Rogue Trooper Redux will be available digitally on all platforms and also as a boxed edition on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
The game will be priced at $24.99 and features a BAFTA-nominated campaign and dedicated online co-op modes. We hope you'll agree when we say we think this offers gamers incredible value, whether they’re new to universe, or a fan of the original game and comics.
Rogue Trooper Redux '101' Debuts Five Minutes of Gameplay
Rogue Trooper Redux deploys onto the blasted wastes of Nu-Earth later this month - including on Nintendo Switch!
Originally slated to release soon after other platforms, development of the Nintendo Switch edition has now finished ahead of schedule. Today Rebellion can reveal Rogue Trooper Redux launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC globally and on Nintendo Switch in North America on October 17th. The Switch edition for Europe and other territories is also targeted for October 17th, and a final release date will be confirmed soon.
Today's brand new '101' trailer showcases the pioneering third-person gameplay and features that made the original a cult classic, offering new fans a thorough debrief on the game's universe, campaign, modes, and the unique biochip abilities that make Rogue a one-man army.
Featuring all-new gameplay footage, the 101 trailer digs deep into the game's timeless features and action, including:
• A BAFTA-nominated story faithful to the 2000 AD comic and universe of the same name.
• A thrilling singleplayer campaign blending stealth, action, cover-based shooting and epic set pieces.
• Tactical smarts: Listen out for Helm's strategic advice and confuse the enemy with distractions and holodecoys.
• Withering firepower: Transform Rogue's sentient rifle Gunnar into a sentry gun, sniper rifle, mortar, missile launcher and more.
• Powerful upgrades: collect salvage to upgrade weapons and order Bagman to manufacture explosives under fire.
• Two intense co-op modes for 2-4 players online+.
Rogue Trooper Redux will be available for PS4, Xbox One, PC and Switch starting October 17th for just £19.99 / $24.99.