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​​​​​​​Unleash Almighty Fury! 
Bullet Hell FPS Scathe Launches for PC Today

Survive the onslaught of Hell’s demons in Kwalee’s new bloodsoaked shooter from developer Damage State

Leamington Spa, UK - 31st August 2022 - Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and three-person developer Damage State are thrilled to announce that Scathe, the adrenaline-fueled bullet hell FPS, unleashes for PC via Steam today and Epic Games Store later this week. Navigate the deviously-crafted maze where the grotesque demons of hell await you at every corner, hell-bent on your bloody demise. Lock ‘n’ load an arsenal of awe-inspiring weapons and face off against countless waves of devastating attacks either alone or in standout drop-in-drop-out co-op multiplayer action. Scathe is available now for PC for £19.99 GBP/€22.99 EUR/$24.99 USD. The console versions will follow in early 2023.

 

 

Watch the launch gameplay trailer here - https://youtu.be/HkPy254RuQs 

Download the press kit for Scathe here - https://bit.ly/3PywBcU

Review code for PC is now available. Register your interest here - https://requestkey.net/t3oz72

 

About Scathe 

Scathe is an adrenaline-fueled, classic FPS with big guns and even bigger demons. You play as Scathe, Enforcer of the legions of Hell, forged from the earth by the Divine Creator themself. And you, like your fallen kin before you, must prove your worth by navigating a deviously-crafted maze, entangled with demonic evil at every twist and turn. So, grab your Hellhammer, lock’n’load and get ready to unleash your almighty fury!

 

Key Features

  • ESCAPE THE MAZE - Your task is simple; collect the three Hellstones and get to the centre of the maze. Choose your own path by navigating expertly handcrafted zones - each filled with danger around every corner. Collect runes to progress, and smite all that stand in your way

  • BULLET HELL - Scathe is not your ordinary FPS… Get ready for bullet-hell where you must dodge countless waves of deadly projectiles. Use Scathe’s incredible speed to dash through danger. Keeping on the move is the key to survival.

  • LOCK’N’LOAD - Rip through your enemies with Scathe’s insanely powerful arsenal of weapons, each equipped with a devastating secondary fire. Spew hellfire with the Hot Hatch or slice through endless evil with the buzz saw launcher, Bow Blade.

  • DROP IN/DROP OUT ONLINE MULTIPLAYER - Scathe will support full crossplay online multiplayer where players can drop-in and drop-out at any time. Already lost deep within the labyrinth? Call up to three friends to join the fight. Choose your kin wisely, because in Scathe, everyone shares the same pool of lives.

Scathe is out now for PC via Steam today and Epic Games Store later this week for £19.99 GBP/€22.99 EUR/$24.99 USD. Consoles will follow in early 2023. Keep up to date with all the latest news by visiting the official website here or join the conversation on the social media channels - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Discord 

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For media/PR enquiries for Scathe, please contact: 

Mark Allen

Mark Allen PR Ltd on behalf of Kwalee

mark@markallenpr.co.uk  

Allwyn D’Souza

allwyn.dsouza@kwalee.com 

 

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and publishes a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Eternal Hope, along with the upcoming titles Scathe, Die By The Blade, Wildmender and ROBOBEAT.  

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who leads a fast-growing team of global gaming experts with studios in the UK, India, China and Portugal along with remote team members all over the world, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as 'Best Publisher' (Mobile Games Awards 2022) and 'Best Large Studio' (TIGA Awards 2021), Kwalee is also an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of the charity SpecialEffect.

About Damage State 

Damage State is a video games developer situated in Dundee, Scotland, UK. Formed in 2019 by three ex-AAA industry developers sporting over 40 years combined experience. Their focus is on premium indie titles (III) and a more modern take on game development. Scathe is Damage State’s debut title and is due for release in 2022.