Tencent subsidiary Saroasis Studios has announced Fate Trigger: The Novita, a free-to-play anime-style hero-based tactical shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android in 2025. A closed alpha test will run for PC via Steam from September 25 at 4:00 a.m. PT / 7:00 a.m. ET to September 30 at 8:59 p.m. PT / 11:59 a.m. ET. Users can request access via the store page, or apply via an application or Discord.
“Our team at Saroasis Studios has put in a ton of energy, effort and love to create an exhilarating free-to-play experience for all players to enjoy,” said creative director Jia Heng in a press release. “The upcoming launch is an incredible milestone for the company and we’re extremely excited to get Fate Trigger: The Novita into the hands of players worldwide.”
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Fate Trigger: The Novita is a 3D anime-style, hero-based tactical shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Dive into a dynamic world of floating islands, become a sharpshooter with extraordinary special skills, craft your own strategies, and engage in thrilling, spectacular life-or-death showdowns!
A massive, powerful spherical entity hangs high in the sky. The world is fragmented into floating islands, threatened by a spreading Paleblight disaster that can destroy the battlefield at any moment. You are the chosen warrior, the Awakener, and your mission is to uncover the deep-seated secrets of this new world by shooting your way to ultimate victory.
Fight solo or team up as you venture into aerial battlefields. Scavenge and craft the best weapons, unleash your shooting prowess and special abilities to dominate your opponents.
Are you ready to embark on epic battles and write your name across the sky?
Key Features
- Anime Heroes Storm the Battle Royale Arena – Choose from a diverse roster of anime heroes, each with unique skills, abilities, and stunning 3D visuals like no other. Become a Light Whisperer, unleashing devastating strikes via vital beams, or a Seafarer, moving swiftly and turning invisible with the power of water. Whether you are a timid bunny who builds pixel fortresses or an elegant scout dazzling your foes with deadly mist and charm, there is always a hero to suit your playstyle.
- Form Your Squad and Dominate the Battlefield – Dive into a fast-paced shooter where heroes can be matched to different combat styles. Form your ultimate squad, master the flow of engagement, and seize every game-changing moment! Make strategic use of convenient respawn and transfer options for accessibility, customize your weaponry with the strategic Gun-Chip System, and enjoy the intense, gripping action of a short Time to Kill for maximum fun. No two battles are alike on this battlefield!
- A Stunning 3D Visual-Audio Combat Spectacle – Powered by the latest Unreal Engine 5, our top-tier 3D rendering technology brings every hero to life. Enjoy the realistic, satisfying gunplay, spectacular ultimate abilities, and seamless movement interactions, all within an animated, immersive shooting combat environment!
- Multidimensional Sky Islands Are Your Ultimate Playground – Is the figure descending from the sky an enemy… or a teammate bringing hope of rescue? In this dynamic world of floating islands, immerse yourself in the thrill of terrain interaction mechanisms. Use portals, gliders, hover cars, and even the mysterious updrafts between islands to explore and navigate. Get ready for a heart-pounding, multi-dimensional battle royale!
- Committed to Fair Competitive Play – Fair competitive play and zero tolerance for cheaters are our core principles. In Fate Trigger, reporting, penalties, and appeals are swiftly handled, supported by our advanced AI anti-cheat system and a vast database of cheating patterns. On this battlefield, cheaters will have nowhere to hide.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here.
Announce Trailer
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