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Christchurch, New Zealand - 20th August 2025 - Independent studio Disc 2 Games, supported by the award-winning team at Black Salt Games (DREDGE), today announced its debut title, Canvas City; a story-driven turn-based tactics RPG where movement is performance and battles are fought through style, not steel. Watch the announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/Eo40fiREHzI.
Players lead a crew of skaters and street artists rising up against an oppressive regime in a vibrant yet suppressed urban world. Combat blends traditional tactics depth with fluid, movement mechanics. Rails, ramps, and vertical terrain can be used mid-turn to chain tricks and attacks, earning Style Points to power up abilities. "Movement isn’t just getting from one spot to another, it's part of the plan" explains Technical Director Kris Nicholson. "Chaining tricks and attacks mid-turn changes how you think about positioning and opens up new ways to win."
The setting pushes beyond the fantasy kingdoms and military campaigns familiar to tactics fans. "We wanted to set this apart from the tactics games people might have played before by giving the players a fresh new setting, replacing modern or fantasy armies with crews of artists, musicians, and dancers" says Creative Director Johannes Otte.
Music plays a key role in that vision. "Every crew has its own personality, so the music shifts style to match." says Canvas City composer David Mason, "From heavy percussion to bright synths, it’s about making every encounter sound as distinct as it feels".
From corporate-sponsored squads to chaotic performance artists, each opponent brings their own agenda, strategies, and style to the fight. Players will recruit and upgrade a crew from a roster of distinct characters, each with unique skills, tricks, and backstories. Master over 80 abilities, take on rival districts, and uncover the truth behind the city’s cultural crackdown.
Currently in development for PC and Nintendo Switch. Canvas City is available to wishlist now on Steam and will be available in English, German, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
Key Features:
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Uncover the truth behind Canvas City’s cultural crackdown in a campaign packed with rival crews, mysterious figures, and evolving characters.
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Equip a crew with a wide range of combat powers - buffs, debuffs, zone control, mobility tricks, and more. Every character brings something different to the table.
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12 recruitable characters across the campaign. Each one has a distinct style, backstory, and ability choices to shape playstyle.
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Bonus objectives to earn rare upgrades, unlock new items, and fill out the Garage - the crew’s hub for loadouts, backstories, and pre-mission planning.
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Revisit levels to refine strategy, maximize scores, and earn the highest possible rank on every stage.
About Disc 2 Games
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Disc 2 Games is an independent studio founded by industry veterans with a passion for reimagining genre classics for modern players. Disc 2’s debut title Canvas City combines tactical gameplay depth with a rich, character-driven world and a rebellious spirit.
Website: https://disc2games.com/
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3226830/Canvas_City/
Media Contact: media@disc2games.com