Late final yr, Coronary heart Machine — the group behind Hyper Mild Drifter, Photo voltaic Ash, and Hyper Mild Breaker — launched its newest beautiful motion sport, Possessor(s) on PS5 and PC. And now writer Devolver Digital has introduced that it is bringing the fashionable Metroidvania to Change 2 in only a week.
That is proper, Possessor(s) is out on Change 2 on twenty ninth April 2026 (thanks, Gematsu!), and in signature Coronary heart Machine style, fast-paced motion is central to the sport. Although this time, there’s an added layer of exploration as you try and survive life within the ruined metropolis of Sanzu.
The gimmick right here is that Luca, a high-school pupil, has been possessed by the demon Rhem, who’s in determined want of a bunch. The 2 group up, permitting Luca to combat with a variety of instruments — no swords right here, simply hockey sticks, knives, guitars, a pc mouse, and extra unusual objects.
Oh, and naturally, the sport appears completely beautiful — this is the announcement trailer and some photos:
Opinions for the Metroidvania ranged from combined to constructive final November, with many criticising the shortage of innovation primarily based on the studio’s earlier video games and an absence of polish. Although others cherished the fast-paced fight and the narrative. It is received a 72 on OpenCritic and a 71 on PC on Metacritic proper now, however maybe a few of these points have been ironed out since launch.
And, late final yr, proper earlier than Possessor(s)’s launch, Coronary heart Machine introduced a second spherical of layoffs and the “winding down” of growth of Hyper Mild Breaker. So when you’re a fan of this developer, this provides you one other probability to take a look at their model of fashion and assist the studio.
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