Odyssey Interactive, an independent studio founded by former Riot Games execs, today announced the release of Omega Strikers, its free-to-play 3v3 game. To changeIt will be released on April 27, 2023.
Omega Strikers already launched an open beta on PC last year. As for Switch, it will feature several new items and features to further enhance the multiplayer experience based on player learnings and feedback. Cross-play and cross-progression will be supported between Switch, PC, and mobile devices.
Odyssey implemented a variety of new layers of strategy and progression for Omega Strikers prior to launch and will continue to expand the competitive experience through extensive live service programming after launch. Each match will now take place over three potential rounds and give players short breaks to improve their skills based on their individual performance in the previous round. Arenas are being overhauled so that each features unique layouts and environmental obstacles, including hazards and perks, that require their own strategies while packed with immersive art and animations to set the tone. A variety of new gameplay features have also been added to increase progression, including the Striker Affinity system, as well as the Core Flip Tactical Ability, a one-time-use per-match special ability that knocks out opponents and gives you a chance to strike. first. Players can also look forward to the new Quick Chat feature, an improved visual experience both in and out of matches, additional collectible cosmetics, and more at launch.
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Choose Your Striker: Omega Strikers features a wild and ever-growing roster of diverse and dynamic characters known as Strikers. With 15 Strikers available at launch, each character is handcrafted by Odyssey from anime-inspired character art and animations to each of their individual abilities that provide players of all playstyles a multitude of options to take to the sand.
Strategy meets chaos: each match in Omega Strikers will take place over three rapid-fire rounds. After each round, competitors will have the opportunity to reset their strategy and improve their skills from a pool of shared resources; the order of selection is determined by each player’s performance in the last round. Teams that work together, adapt to their opponent’s strategy, use their abilities, and their special Core Flips at the right time during instant chaos will emerge victorious.
Arena Evolved – Each arena in Omega Strikers will not only look and feel different, but will also change the way the competition plays out. Arenas come equipped with custom layouts, such as consecutive objectives in the center of the arena, and unique environmental obstacles, including hazards and buffs, that will force teams to adapt their strategies to emerge victorious. Each arena also provides an overview of the overarching Omega Strikers narrative that provides new details about the Strikers, their worlds, and their stories.
Signature Style: Influenced by Odyssey’s love of anime culture, fans around the world have embraced the dynamic Strikers roster of Omega Strikers. As players find the characters they love to compete with, they can unlock cosmetic items including skins, emotes, icons, and more through the Striker Affinity system. The studio has doubled down on the style of play by adding more emotes, animated reactions, evolved podium celebrations, a variety of new skins, additional features to view Striker’s progress after matches, and much more to give life to the characters and level up even more. . player experience.
Competitive Spirit – With competition at the heart of Omega Strikers, players will be able to queue up solo or team up with friends to take on other players in Ranked, Unranked, or Custom game modes at launch. The release will also introduce Rotating Goal Mode (RGM), a new queue intended to showcase all of the explosive and superior gameplay of Omega Strikers, but in a much more accessible way to enjoy, learn and lean into physics. chaotic Omega Strikers. . RGM features larger arenas with objectives placed in different locations while the core spins at blazing speeds and other mods increase the explosiveness of matches.
Built for Cross-Platform Competition: Omega Strikers offers full cross-play and cross-progression support on Nintendo Switch, PC, mobile, and other planned consoles (details TBC). No matter what platform a player is competing on, they can pick up where they left off, maintain their progress, unlock Strikers and cosmetics, and most importantly, their place in the leaderboard.
David Capurro, Co-Founder and Head of Games at Odyssey Interactive, said of today’s news: