Armatus is a third-person roguelite shooter set in a demon-controlled Paris, slated for release on January 7, 2027. It will launch on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Fictions announced Armatus during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8, presenting a third-person roguelite shooter set in a demon-ravaged Paris. Players control the last superhuman warrior of an ancient order, who must find the lost gate to heaven, referred to as the 'Gate of the Sunless Sky' or 'Gate of No Sun' depending on the source. The announcement trailer revealed gameplay and confirmed a winter 2026 release window, with platforms including PC via Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. This marks Fictions' first announced title for Nintendo Switch 2.
On August 27, 2026, during the XBOX @ gamescom Broadcast 2026 Day 2, Fictions unveiled a new trailer that set a concrete release date of January 7, 2027, across the same platforms. The roguelite mechanics center on gaining strength from enemies and the ability to resurrect repeatedly after defeat, using accumulated knowledge to continue the fight against demons. The gamescom trailer solidified the release window originally announced in June, confirming the game's launch across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
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Fictions unveiled a new trailer for the roguelite shooter Armatus during the XBOX @ gamescom Broadcast 2026 Day 2 on August 27, 2026. The third-person action shooter is set in a demon-controlled Paris and will release on January 7, 2027. The game launches on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Fictions announced its new action game 'Armatus' during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The game is a third-person roguelite shooter set in a demon-ravaged Paris. Players take on the role of the last superhuman warrior of an ancient order, who must find the lost gate to heaven, called the 'Gate of the Sunless Sky' or 'Gate of No Sun' depending on the source. The trailer shown at the event revealed gameplay footage and confirmed a winter 2026 release window. 'Armatus' will launch on PC via Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features roguelite mechanics: players gain strength from enemies, and even after defeat, they can resurrect repeatedly, using accumulated knowledge to continue fighting demons.