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3D Realms’ ‘WRATH: Aeon of Ruin’ Launches Feb. 25, 2021

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WRATH: Aeon of Ruin, the dark fantasy-horror FPS powered by the original Quake engine from publishers 3D Realms and 1C Entertainment and developer KillPixel Games, shares its second Early Access update and opens preorders for the Founder’s Edition Big Box today. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin will launch Feb. 25, 2021 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

 As a shooter that revels in the wonderful history of the genre while adapting to modern expectations, 3D Realms, 1C Entertainment and Killpixel Games as a perfect candidate for a Founder’s Edition Big Box. With only 500 copies in production, these will not remain available for long. This pre-order page includes a real-time counter denoting how many copies remain. Each includes:

 Limited Founders Edition Big Box

  • Wrath: Aeon of Ruin on CD-ROM
  • “The Art of Wrath” Art Book
  • Original Soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult
  • USB drive loaded with exclusive digital content
  • 5 Metal Enemy Figurines
  • Reversible Poster
  • Exclusive Stickers

 

WRATH’s second major Early Access update launches today, introducing a new level, weapon, and enemy. Explore the former home of an extinct religious sect and the underground network hidden underneath. Lava-filled chasms, stone chambers, and profane altars hint at the horrors of a forgotten world. Sear mottled flesh with molten metal with the Slag Cannon. Learn to fear the Oppressor, a walking furnace capable of firing relentless volleys of molten rock.

 Steam Early Access players now have access to a detailed roadmap and can look forward to at least two more substantial updates before WRATH: Aeon of Ruin launches. New devastating weapons, vicious enemies, secret-filled levels and more await. With new content promised all year long, players will have a stream of new toys to experiment with ahead of launch.

 “We’ve fallen in love with WRATH throughout development and we want it to be the best game possible,” said Frederik Schreiber, Vice President of 3D Realms and Producer on WRATH. “So while we’re coming out later than we wished, we’re creating the Founder’s Edition Big Box since our fans love them, as well as making sure our roadmap is detailed and transparent.”

 Beloved by players (Very Positive with over 550 Steam user reviews), media, and content creators, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is available for PC via Steam Early Access for $24.99 / €20,99 / £19,99. A 10% discount is available to anyone who owns Ion Fury on steam through the WRATH: Aeon of Ruin + Ion Fury Complete Your Set Bundle. The full game launches on PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One February 25. PC Big Boxes will cost $99.99, and pre-orders are open now.