Graven is 3D Realms' Spiritual Successor to Hexen 2 Coming in 2021

Graven is 3D Realms' Spiritual Successor to Hexen 2 Coming in 2021

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Richard Walker

Graven, a dark fantasy action-adventure and the spiritual successor to Hexen 2 has been announced for release next year, plunging you into a "gruesome" medieval world of deities and monstrosities. Playing as a disgraced Priest of the Orthogonal Order, you'll embark upon a righteous mission of vengeance, when you adoptive daughter is sacrificed by a heretical member of the Order.

Ultimately, "you will have to earn your peace", as the Creator heeds, which means hunting down heretical sects responsible for summoning plagues and twisting the natural order of the seasons. What ensues is a bout of action, exploration, and puzzle-solving, taking its cue from classic shooters, sims, and action RPGs. The story will unfold across three expansive, open regions, as you purge the world of evil.

Rather than following waypoints, you'll find your way by listening to the woes of the local townsfolk and slaying the monsters causing trouble. There will be more than 30 different enemies to vanquish, including plagued madmen and swamp beasts, that you'll be able to banish using blasts of lightning and blasts of flame. You can also use those same powers to solve a series of environmental puzzles.

As well as powerful spells, you'll over 30 weapons to choose from, such as magic staves, wrist-mounted crossbows, and more, all upgradeable at blacksmiths and alchemists using hidden gold. Graven will feature metroidvania elements, too, enabling you to return to previous locations and uncover new secrets, solo, in 2-player split-screen co-op, or with a party of four playing online.

Graven will be heading to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2021.

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