After the release of Half-Life: Alyx in 2020, many are eagerly waiting for a new game. valve. now, A recent leak revealed that the company is working on something like a 6v6 hero shooter OverwatchBut with a series of unique elements.
According to Tyler McVicker, a noted insider who shares Valve information, The company behind Steam is working on a new hero shooter, called stalemate As of 2018, Something that “hundreds” of players have already had the chance to try since then. Interestingly, this project does not look like a copy Overwatch. Not only are the aesthetics different, but the gameplay has elements inspired by Tower Defense. McVicar commented on this:
“Wizards, strange creatures and robots. Fast travel via floating rail like Bioshock Infinite. Basically a fast paced and engaging ADHD game. Combination of Dota 2, Team Fortress 2, Overwatch, Valorant, Smite, Orcs Must Die.
The hero design is quite inspired by the Dota universe. The main map depicts a modern steampunk European city (a bit like Half-Life). “Initially, the game had sci-fi elements inspired by Half-Life and Portal, but after a poor response, the development team decided to focus on fantasy.”
Apart from tower defense elements, The game has an aesthetic that combines medieval and steampunk elements. There’s no official confirmation from Valve at the moment, but considering the game has already been in development for six years, it’s likely the company will confirm its existence. stalemate In the near future.
its filtration stalemate When the first evidence comes to light Marvel rivalsAnother hero shooter despite its popularity Overwatch has declined in recent years, It seems there is still a lucrative market interested in such experiences.
Considering the work, Valve has done multiplayer games as well Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2 y team fortress 2, Many companies are excited about the next proposal. Relatedly, Valve wants to make a Steam Deck 2. Similarly, the Steam Family Plan beta is now available.
Author’s Note:
Although it seems that we are all tired of hero shooters, in reality there are not many offers today. Overwatch 2 Popular is the only title of its kind, so you pay as you go Marvel rivals y stalemate They are positioned to give a well-spirited variety to this genre.
Through: Tyler McVicker
