Arkheron Hands-On Preview – A Promising New Co-op Take On Royale

It has been a few months since the developers at Bonfire Studios, comprised of former staff from Blizzard Entertainment and Riot Games, revealed their debut title, Arkheron. The game is billed as an “Ascension Royale,” pitting 15 teams of three against one another inside the Tower. Players battle through chaotic floors of mayhem and PvP combat before a final showdown at the summit. When given the opportunity to play a few rounds in the Tower, I signed up. Arkheron delivers fast-paced, team-based multiplayer matches with deep gameplay that feels satisfying on the controller.

At the outset, players embody an Echo, an entity anchored to the Tower. As an Echo, you climb the Tower and survive against competing teams to claim victory. Rather than selecting predefined heroes, Echoes are adaptable, allowing players to tailor their build to their preferred playstyle. My first session with Arkheron involved experimenting with the various equipment combinations available in training mode,... Read more