Thank you for your interest and questions about
Serum. We were inundated with so many to be able to answer them all, but here are answers to some of the more popular ones.
How will melee combat function? The combat in Serum is based around melee and range attacks. The players will be able to craft multiple weapons and choose the best one to face various enemies who are susceptible to different types of damage. Each melee weapon will have a basic attack and a strong attack. As the players progress through the game, they will be able to upgrade the previously crafted weapons and repair them.
Will there be the option to target lock and block?There will be an option to block the attacks, but to ensure a free flow of combat, there will be no target lock.
Will there be a story-driven DLC that emphasizes hardcore gameplay within the sci-fi (horror) world?Serum is a story-driven game from the start. There may be further expansions that will enhance the experience by adding additional content, but it’s still too early to say.
Is there a mode that's not cooperative-based, without an excessive focus on crafting, base-building, and extensive customization?As a story-driven survival game, the game is focused on crafting and brewing mechanics that are tied to the player’s progress throughout the story. Various assets and adversaries in the game are designed to encourage the players to be resourceful and explore the game word.
Is it possible to sign up for the closed beta/alpha tests?Not at the moment, but if the opportunity arises, we will make sure to let our community know about it. Please join our Discord and check for regular updates on our Steam page for further development news.
In which engine is Serum produced?Serum was initially developed in Unreal Engine 4, but we’ve decided that the best course of action will be to transpose the game to the latest version of the engine. Now, the game can be enjoyed using the latest technologies delivered by the power of Unreal Engine 5.
What is the backstory of Serum?The events in Serum take place in the near future, where the world as we know has been struck by a catastrophic event called The Blight. Due to the sickness caused by the event, the world’s population dwindled close to extinction. The only cure for the effects of The Blight is the mysterious Serum that the EVAS corporation used to develop the remedy.
What is the Serum’s function in the game world?Serum is the only cure for the effects of The Blight known to mankind. Depending on the type of sickness, people may require more potent variants of the remedy. After some time, it was discovered that extensive use of the Serum can cause suspicious mutations in living beings. Our story begins after a failed experiment to stop the effects of the mutation.
When and where is the game set?The game is set on an island where the main ingredient of the cure was initially discovered and where the EVAS corporation placed its base of operations in the year 2060.
Will it come to consoles?
At this moment, our focus is on the Early Access version for PCs. We do, however, wish the game to be released on more platforms in the future.
Will there be multiple difficulty settings?The game will have only one difficulty setting that is tailored to suit more advanced and beginning players who are familiar with the survival genre.
Is Serum compatible with Steam Deck?At this moment, the game is not optimised to work with Steam Deck, but this may change before the planned release of the game in Early Access.
How many different formulas of Serum can be created for players to utilize and benefit from?We don’t want to spoil too much, but the ingredients for Serum can be gathered from many sources, and there will be a variety of formulas that the players can experiment with. Each one of those will come with its own set of benefits.
How will co-op work in Serum, do players work together, and is there a different goal to the main story if playing in co-op?The host of the co-op game will be playing as the main character of the story and have the same goals as if this were a single-player mode. The other players that join him will take on the roles of other survivors who join the player on his journey and work together to finish his task.
Is there a Serum that extends the amount of time until you need to take your next dose?The Serum brewed from the formulas discovered by the players can have various effects and extend the time needed before the next dose by a different amount of time.
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