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Counterplay and Fictions Reveal Armatus, Roguelite Shooter Set in Paris, Launching in 2026 on Game Pass

The reveal focuses on a demon-ravaged Paris setting with a roguelite loop built on persistent progression.

Overview

  • Fictions and Counterplay Games announced Armatus for release in 2026 and debuted the first look via an Xbox Partner Preview post.
  • The game is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store.
  • Armatus will be available at launch on Xbox Game Pass across console, PC, and cloud.
  • Set in a ruined Paris overrun by demons, players control an eternal Warrior seeking the Sunless Gate to deliver four surviving clerics to salvation.
  • The design centers on a fight-die-repeat roguelite structure with currencies and upgrades persisting between runs, procedural Scoured Path levels, and deep buildcraft through holy firearms, celestial powers, and modifiers.