Armatus News

[p]Hey all! Just a quick post here to note that a couple of small demo patches have gone out to address some technical issues that have been reported:[/p]

• [p]Adjusted some meshes to reduce hitching and improve loading.[/p]
• [p]Reduced motion blur when enabled and fixed a bug where it would not turn off all the way when disabled in settings.[/p]

[p]We'll let you know if and when additional patches go out, but specifically wanted to flag that the motion blur issue has been addressed.[/p][p]Thanks to everyone who's played and shared feedback so far![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h3]Enter the demon-infested ruins of Paris[/h3][p]With a choice of four starter weapons and three celestial abilities, each run you’ll go up against demonic horrors hellbent on your destruction. Fight, die, revive, and try again to find your favorite lethal combinations. Then, at the demo's end, face your first major test, a greater demon known as The Monument.[/p][p]This demo is just a glimpse of the explosive buildcraft and synergies you can expect to discover in pursuit of a lost gateway to heaven when the full game launches later this year. Download the demo and wishlist Armatus now:[/p][h3][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Check out the brand new demo trailer[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Just a few more things...[/h3][p]Community Challenges: Enter the fray on the Armatus Discord! Compete in various community challenges throughout the week to show off your best builds and gun skills. And be sure to show us your best clips and screenshots![/p][p]We want your feedback: We’re always looking to improve the game, and this is the first time so many people will be playing Armatus, so give us your feedback on Discord or in the Steam forums:[/p]

• [p]Discord [/p]
• [p]Steam Forums[/p]

[p]Lastly, a massive thank you to those who signed up to playtest the demo and get early access over the weekend. We appreciate your enthusiasm and hope you'll keep playing.[/p][p][/p][h3]More from Fictions & Counterplay Games[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Aramatus immediately caught my eye, as I consider myself a big fan of the roguelike genre. These days, it seems like most roguelikes tend to rely on 2D graphics, while Aramatus features fully realized 3D graphics powered by Unreal Engine, set in a post-apocalyptic Paris overrun by demons, making it something I wanted to check out when given the opportunity.

One of my favourite roguelike games is Returnal, which I fell in love with on the PlayStation 5 back in 2021. At a glance, Aramatus borrows the fast, frenetic third-person shooter action of the former, with Counterplay Games Inc. adding its own unique twist. Aramatus is set in a demon-infested Paris, where a cataclysmic event known as the Vanishing has transformed the most promising of humanity into demons. Players assume the role of a gunslinging immortal, summoned to earth by a holy order in the hopes of eliminating the demon scourge.

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[p]We are thrilled to announce that a demo of Armatus lands globally on Monday, February 23rd @ 10am PST, as part of Steam Next Fest. [/p][p]And there's more: you can sign up to play it early, with the early access period starting on Friday, February 20th for those who sign up for playtests via Firstlook. [/p][p]In addition, players who sign up may be granted access to future playtests of the full game. Thanks to those of you who have already signed up and playtested the demo![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]In this action-packed experience you’ll step into the ruins of Paris, now a decaying hellscape swarming with unimaginable horrors. [/p]

• [p]Fight: Unleash explosive gunplay and powerful celestial abilities.[/p]
• [p]Experiment: Find your favorite lethal combinations.[/p]
• [p]Survive: Fell the demonic horde before facing your first major test: The Monument.[/p]

[p]Fight, die, revive, and try again for the duration of Steam Next Fest.[/p][p]You can check out the demo teaser trailer, as well as the reveal trailer from November, below:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]More from Fictions & Counterplay Games[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Armatus is a roguelite shooter about forsaken clerics trapped in a post-apocalyptic hellscape. You are their protector, their summoned Warrior—an eternal killing machine from another world—and you must pave the path to their salvation.[/p][p][/p][p]Armatus is fast, frenetic, and punishing. As the Warrior—beset by the demons of hell—you’ll employ holy guns, celestial powers, and upgrades that beg to be combined in explosive buildcraft and synergy. The Path you walk is an ever-shifting crucible that winds through Paris, France: procedurally-spawned rooms, enemy compositions, and rewards ensure that no journey will ever be the same.[/p][p][/p][p]Knowledge is a tool, failure is a weapon, and death is never the end.[/p][h3][/h3][h3]Sign up to Playtest Armatus Soon[/h3][p]If you're excited for Armatus and want to be one of the first people to try it, register for our playtests! Once they start, your input will help us make Armatus the best game it can be. [/p][p][/p][p]Visit https://armatus.firstlook.gg to register your interest and stay tuned for more information and invitations coming soon.[/p][p][/p][p]You can also join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/zuhz2NfNuD.[/p][p][/p][h3]A Message from Counterplay Games[/h3][p]Armatus is the culmination of years of relentless work from a small, scrappy, and passionate team; our heart and soul bleed through every moment of this game, and it exists—despite the many demons of development hell—because of the dedication, perseverance, and camaraderie of our developers. [/p][p] Like our previous titles—Duelyst and Godfall—Armatus is built around player experience, skill mastery, and visual flair. Our sincerest thanks to those who wishlist, bookmark, watch, click, or share; Counterplay Games is nothing without our players, and we hope to hear your thoughts in the Discord and beyond! Thank you![/p][p][/p]