Realm of Ink Confirmed for May 17 Early Access Launch
Publisher 663 Games is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated ink-style action roguelite Realm of Ink will launch on Steam Early Access on May 17. The V1.0 PC launch and console releases will follow later in 2024.
663 Games has also released a thrilling new gameplay trailer showcasing a brand new boss fight to accompany this great news. Watch as the protagonist Red, faces the fearsome Animitta Asura, the half-man, half-Buddha mechanical monk and guardian of the desolate manuscript ruins on Animitta Mountain.
Developed by Leap Studio, Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action roguelite game beautifully brought to life with a distinctive mix of 2.5D Chinese-style ink painting and modern art direction. It also features a rich combat system using multiple playable characters. The game's deep and intriguing story discusses the philosophical significance of life and the beliefs of nihilism and existentialism.
“We are incredibly excited to be releasing Realm of Ink onto Steam Early Access and taking the next step on our development journey” commented Dai, CEO of Leap Studio. “While we aim for a flawless official launch, as a newly established independent game studio, we acknowledge that our experience and resources are still growing. We recognize that only by relying on genuine feedback and suggestions from players can we continuously refine our product and deliver the best gaming experience possible.”
Realm of Ink will initially launch with a sincere content offering which will include:
+ Complete 4-act levels and 8 bosses
The first playable character, Red the Swordswoman, with 3 weapons
Full gameplay for 20 Ink Gem skills across 4 tiers
Full gameplay for 15 Ink Pets across 4 tiers and over 40 forms
Over 150 Perks to provide diverse building possibilities
The first layer of world-building and approximately 30% of the storyline
Endless mode gameplay for challenge seekers
During the Early Access period, there will be frequent game optimizations and content updates following Leap Studio’s detailed development roadmap. Fans can expect more playable characters, expanded weapon sets, more Ink Pet gameplay mechanics, bosses and much more!