The hybrid combat mechanics in The Nightscarred: Forgotten Gods sounds exciting

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Nightscarred: Forgotten Gods from Shadowfall Studios is an immersive first-person action genre, combining a powerful spellcrafting system with hybrid combat mechanics that allow players to wield crafted magical abilities and melee weapons independently.

Something else that's interesting about it is the rich Turkic mythology setting, one not explored often by games.

Have a look at the announcement trailer below:

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Key Features:

1. Fast-Paced Hybrid Combat:

• Choose your playstyle: run, kick, cast spells, sneak, and defeat enemies using various creative methods.
• Independently use magical abilities and melee weapons, maintaining full control over each during gameplay.
• Enjoy unrestricted movement capabilities, allowing you to perform offensive abilities while on the move.

2. Spellcrafting:

• Craft your own spells using runes gathered during gameplay.
• Combine runes to create unique spells within Nightscarred’s hybrid combat system.
• Modify imbuement types, casting methods, and additional stats to tailor spells to your playstyle.

3. Unique & Dynamic World:

• Immerse yourself in an unprecedented lore based on the ancient shamanic world of Turkic mythology.
• Navigate dynamic environments, solve physics-based puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets.
• Utilize your telekinesis ability to manipulate physical objects (and sometimes enemies) to your advantage

4. Co-Op Play:

• While the game can still be played solo, the story is also tailored for 2-player co-op playthroughs.
• Invite your friends and experience the story in the most enjoyable way.

"Our top priority is to give players freedom on how they want to play in this immersive action experience", says Shadowfall Studios' Co-founder and Gameplay Programmer, Doğa Can Yanıkoğlu. "In The Nightscarred: Forgotten Gods, we give players the ability to craft their own magical abilities, and leave them the creativity of how to combine them with melee combat mechanics. The best part? You can do that either alone, or with your friend in co-op playthrough."

Note: Doğa Can Yanıkoğlu from their team emailed this in, noting it will have Steam Deck support. The Steam page also already shows the Linux system requirements and they have an FAQ post on Steam Deck / Linux.

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