French publisher Microids has showcased gameplay footage of Pastagames’ upcoming Arkanoid – Eternal Battle, which takes Taito’s classic coin-op and turns it into a massively multiplayer online Battle Royale.
The game is confirmed to arrive on Switch – as well as PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S and PC – this October.
Here are some PRs:
+ Arkanoid – Eternal Battle marks the return of the iconic block breaker in a new version full of surprises.
+ Classic: Teleport yourself in an old school video game room in 1986 and enjoy the original game as if you were there!
+ Anchor: This solo mode expands on the classic gameplay with brand new levels, modern and stylish sounds and art directions, and new unique blocks, bonuses and effects!
+ Duel with: Play locally with 2 to 4 players on the same screen!
+ Eternal battle: For the first time ever, 25 players can challenge each other online in an exclusive Battle Royale mode! Use your power to gain advantage and aim for the highest score to be the last one standing and win the game!
Game features:
+ 4 game modes to (re)discover the famous block breaker, alone or with friends: Revisit the original game as if you were in the mid 80s with nostalgia mode, explore modernized Neo mode and its exclusive levels, challenge your friends locally on the same screen or take on the world in a frantic 25-player Battle Royale with Eternal Battle mode!
+ Brand new content: In addition to all-new game modes, players will discover or be re-introduced to the iconic block-breaking game in a completely modernized version. Arkanoid – Eternal Battle There will of course be classic elements from the franchise as well as new effects, bonuses and features guaranteed to amaze longtime players!
+ Adapted original soundtrack: Composed by Xavier Thiry (Pang Adventures, Homo Machina, Labyrinth City), the game’s score will take you on a synthetic wave journey like no other, where the rhythm and intensity will increase as your combo meter goes up!
+ Crossplay: This feature will allow players to fight everyone, whether they’re playing on PC or console.
+ Online leaderboard: Available for both Neo and retro modes, online leaderboards will be live at launch! The Battle Royale mode will also keep players competitive with monthly updated score categories… The insane high scores are sure to return!
