Epics of Hammerwatch: Heroes’ Edition announced as new Switch physical release
Switch is getting a new physical release in the form of Epics of Hammerwatch: Heroes’ Edition. Along with the hack and slash title Hammerwatch, its popular rogue-lite sequel Heroes of Hammerwatch – Ultimate Edition is also included.
Strictly Limited Games is behind the release having teamed up with Crackshell. The company is planning a standard version plus a Special Limited Edition. The latter includes a special box, manual, original soundtrack, double-sided poster, seven character die cut stickers, game logo patch, four background art post cards, and a character group shot magnet.
Below is some information about the two games:
Hammerwatch
A hack and slash action-adventure, set in a unique fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or gather your friends for a memorable online or couch co-op session, in this adventure from the bottom to the very top of Castle Hammerwatch. Then, crawl around the desert in the Temple of the Sun Expansion and try to survive in the two extra modes. Pick your class and kill hordes of diverse enemies throughout unique environments, riddled with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Features:
7 classes to master, each with unique features and skills to unlock to develop your character
Multiplayer co-op fun for up to 4 players, online and local
How tough are you? Pick your difficulty and further customize it with several modifiers
2 campaigns: Castle Hammerwatch & Temple of the Sun
2 extra modes: Hero defense & Survival
Heroes of Hammerwatch – Ultimate Edition
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure game set in the same universe as Hammerwatch. Encounter endless hordes of enemies, traps, puzzles, secrets, unforgiving bosses and lots of loot, as you battle your way through procedurally generated levels to reach the top of the Forsaken Spire. Then, dive into the 3 additional DLCs included: Witch Hunter, Pyramid of Prophecy and Moon Temple!
Features:
Choose your own style: 9 classes available, all with unique stats, abilities and playstyles.
Procedurally generated levels offer a high replay value and pose a new challenge with each run.
Persistent progression: Your heroes retain the experience and upgrades gained from each run, becoming more powerful as they level up.
Online Co-op: Play with up to 3 friends in online co-op, you can even bring your own heroes to your friend’s game!
Includes all 3 DLCs: Witch Hunter, Pyramid of Prophecy and Moon Temple. With many additional skills, items, areas to explore, 2 new game modes, 2 new classes and much more!
New Game+: Even if you beat the game, the challenge never ends!
Pre-orders for the physical Epics of Hammerwatch: Heroes’ Edition open on April 17 at 12 AM CEST on Strictly Limited Games’ website here. The company will produce 3,000 copies for the standard edition and 1,000 units for the Special Limited Edition.
Source: ININ Games PR