Steelrising
A Soulsborne-inspired action RPG set in an alternate French Revolution.
Steelrising is an action role-playing video game developed by Spiders and published by Nacon, released in September 2022 for Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and Series S. Set in an alternate version of the French Revolution, the game features a third-person perspective and gameplay inspired by Soulsborne titles, with a focus on aggressive combat and stamina management.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Spiders
- Publisher
- Nacon
- Writer
- Jehanne Rousseau
- Designer
- Sébastien Di Ruzza, Nicolas Ducart
- Artist
- Cyril Tahmassebi
- Composer
- James Hannigan
- Programmer
- Romain Blanchais
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
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Lore & Background
Steelrising presents an alternate history where King Louis XVI has created an army of clockwork automatons, called Automats, to rule Paris with fear. The player controls Aegis, an Automat bodyguard to Marie Antoinette, who is implored by the queen to leave and find her surviving children and discover what has happened with King Louis. Aegis encounters the Marquis de Lafayette attempting to rally the National Guard, only to find them slaughtered by a Titan, a massive Automat built by Louis and the Comte. The story involves finding Aegis's creator, whose workshop has been ransacked, and locating several high-ranking members of the Estates-General marked for death by Louis. Historical figures such as Maximillien Robespierre, Jacques Necker, and Alessandro Cagliostro appear in the narrative.
Reader's Guide
Steelrising was developed by French studio Spiders, known for previous titles including The Technomancer and GreedFall. According to CEO and lead writer Jehanne Rousseau, the gameplay was heavily inspired by the Soulsborne games. The game was announced by publisher Nacon in July 2021, originally set for a June 2022 release before being delayed to September of the same year. Its significance lies in its unique alternate-history setting and its attempt to blend Soulslike mechanics with a narrative rooted in the French Revolution. The game received 'mixed or average' reviews according to Metacritic, indicating a divisive reception among critics. Its legacy is tied to Spiders' continued exploration of action RPGs with historical fantasy elements, though it did not achieve the widespread acclaim of some contemporaries in the genre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made Steelrising and when did it come out?
French studio Spiders handled development, while Nacon took on publishing duties. The title launched in September 2022 simultaneously across its supported platforms.
What platforms can I play Steelrising on?
It is available on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. There is no dedicated PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version, so you need a current-generation console or a compatible PC to play it.
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