The RPG genre is packed to the brim with serious adventures and noble quests, but what about the silly side? Where are our bizarre playable characters, our wacky attack combos and our strange and enticing missions? Well, they’re in Biomutant, the long-awaited open-world RPG now available on consoles and PC!
The highly-anticipated Biomutant has been a long time coming, but thankfully the wait is over! Before you pick up the game, here’s what you need to know.
What is Biomutant?
Biomutant takes place in a post-apocalyptic world left ravaged by the recklessness of the Toxanol Corporation. This evil company has been dumping toxic waste into the world’s oceans, and as you might expect, the consequences have been felt by everyone. Bizarre mutations have become the norm, affecting biodiversity and the entire ecosystem.
The Tree-of-Life is dying and you have a choice – do you want to end it or save it? Do you want to join the Myriad and unite the tribes, or the Jagni to conquer and end them?
The choice is yours, but don’t forget – the fate of the world is in your hands!
Customise away!
Biomutant promises nothing less than the best in fluid combat, enthralling quests and even deep customisation.
You’ll be able to tailor your character to your exact wants, choosing their breed, strength, vitality, charisma and more. Select which elements your character is resistant to and choose from five unique classes to match your playstyle. Each class has its own perk, so make your decision wisely!
As you use the customisation slider to create your ideal mutant, you’ll even see their visual appearance change. Smarter characters will have bigger heads, while stronger characters will be more muscled. Talk about variation!
As you venture around the world, you’ll become exposed to bio-contamination and radiation, which will each cause mutations that unlock new abilities and psy-skills. You’re always evolving in Biomutant, whether that’s through the story progression or through your own stats and skills.
Your choices throughout the game will lead you down a path of struggles between light and dark, with each side having its perks and problems. How you want to play Biomutant is up to you, and thanks to the many, many unique abilities and dialogue choices on offer, this will be a game you’re playing for years to come.
Kung-Fu action?! Kung-Fu action!
Biomutant combines ranged combat with close-quarters martial arts, making for a truly memorable gameplay experience. Dart around to avoid your foes, strike and finish with your guns and play tactically as you avoid counter enemy attacks.
Your Wung-Fu will get stronger and more complex through progression, allowing a huge number of unique button combos to give you power and flexibility in battle.
Get crafty!
A big part of the Biomutant experience is crafting as you scavenge parts and equipment to create your own weapons including shotguns, revolvers and rifles. You can even craft mods with everything from battery-powered chainsaw modules to bio-contaminated sludge vials.
You’ll also meet characters in the world who will craft cool things for you, such as wings and jump packs, so best get making some friends out there!
About that open-world…
You already know that Biomutant has an open-world setting for you to explore, but don’t mistake this for your standard RPG experience! In Biomutant you’ll be able to explore by foot, mech, jet-ski, air-balloon and by mount, with your imagination being the limit.
The terrain also has a lot to offer, with everything from the archipelago’s mountains to the tunnels and bunker networks of the underworld to explore. The world is full of mysteries to solve, discoveries to make, creatures to confront and strange characters to meet!
Biomutant’s truly immersive world is highlighted not just in everything you’ll see, but in everything you’ll hear too. All of the characters you’ll meet on your travels will speak in their own languages, making for a wonderfully real experience. Don’t worry, a translator will help you understand what everyone is saying! When it comes to making wild worlds feel real, it doesn’t get much better than that.
Platforms and release date
If you’re looking for your next huge RPG adventure, you won’t want to sleep on Biomutant. Pick up Biomutant from May 25, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The game will be backwards compatible on your new-gen consoles too!
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