Ghost Ship Publishing announce major ‘Mutant: Alpha’ update for Guntouchables
Today, Ghost Ship Publishing and Game Swing are excited to reveal the next major update for its cooperative roguelike shooter Guntouchables, which launched earlier this year with over two million downloads. Available from 4 December, preppers will experience the spread of a new strain in the apocalypse, Mutant: Alpha.
The spread of this strain has spurred the synthesis of several scary enemies, and the arrival of a rare mutant called The Hoardling. Enemies aren’t the only thing evolving, as new character perks have also been added to the game, joined by a job board with daily tasks, and the addition of new vending machines and pop-up shops during missions to help preppers stay ready for every stage of the action.
A New Alpha Variant Spreads Like, Well, the Plague
Things have gone wrong, and a new Alpha mutation strain is ripping throughout the Wasteland, bringing with it plenty of new reasons to load up on ammo. Not only have five new Alpha enemy mutations made themselves very apparent to preppers on Heated mission runs, but four new enemies types have also emerged. Amongst these are much deadlier versions of the once tame insects like the Centipede and Grub, as well as a Hermit that lobs bile from afar. Evolution comes with some benefits though, as a rare creature called Hoardling has been seen roaming around, and it's rumoured to be worth its weight in gold when a prepper takes one down.
Dress to Suppress with 14 New Weapon Skins
While gearing up to take down the bigger, badder Alpha variant enemies, preppers can look forward to nine new perks to power up their run. Amongst these are the addition of “Lucky Vendor” which yields the chance for double the consumables from a vending machine, “Good Cardio” which allows preppers to dash without losing stamina, and “Exploding Decoy” which sounds exactly like what it is: a decoy that explodes when it’s finished. To spice up the carnage and bring some personal flair to firepower, 14 new skins are now available, offering stylish new ways for preppers to customise and wield each of the seven starter weapons.
Employment in the End Times
While job hunting isn’t always a top priority when bloodthirsty mutants are running rampant, those looking to stock up on Baxter’s Bunker Beans or boost their XP can find side gigs on the newly placed Job Board. The board is updated daily with new tasks, so preppers can get to work on completing expeditions and taking out enemies to redeem an array of rewards. Survivors will also be able to get supplies in a pinch, as shops will now appear during missions rather than in between, and consumables can be found across new Vending Machines, with six available, alongside a recycling machine to ensure that preppers aren’t making the planet any worse than it already is.
Closing out the Mutant: Alpha update is a range of tweaks and improvements to the in-game experience, including three new Bunker unlocks, Trap Crates lurking in the wasteland, 18 new Achievements, and more.
Guntouchables is available now on PC via Steam for $4.99/ £4.49 / €4.99, and is currently on sale, with 20% off from 4 December until 18 December.