Get ready to shoot and skate, in order to survive the Rollerdrome
In a bit of a surprising move, Roll7 and Private Division have announced a new game via the recent State of Play, get ready to enter the Rollerdrome. What makes it surprising is that the studio just released OlliOlli World earlier in the year and is about to release the first of two expansions, either way, check out the reveal trailer for it below.
The game is set in 2030, in a world where the public are kept distracted from an increasingly sinister political situation by the violence and excess of a brutal new arena sport: Rollerdrome. The lines between reality and performance in this bloodsport are blurred, with participants chosen to compete in a series of gauntlets against the deadly House Players. Competitors in this vicious spectacle attempt to achieve the highest score possible by combining eliminations with flashy tricks while also successfully completing numerous challenges.
Players step into the roller skates of Kara Hassan, a newcomer to this brutal sport. As the mysteries of a wicked tech giant unfold behind the scenes, Kara and the player will have to stay focused on their goal - climbing the ranks in hopes of becoming the next Rollerdrome champion.
What is interesting is that the game feels like it would be ripe for a multiplayer experience, but it is in fact a solo player game.
“It's been amazing to see this project come to life from the original prototype that received a lot of love online, all the way to the brutal and intense experience it is now - thanks to the amazing work of the team at Roll7" says Paul Rabbitte, Creative Director at Roll7. “We're really excited for players to jump into Rollerdrome.”
“Roll7 have proven that they successfully come up with truly innovative games that combine original gameplay with an outstanding art style,” said Michael Worosz, Chief Strategy Officer, Take-Two Interactive, and Head of Private Division. “Rollerdrome is another prime example of their innovative spirit as this talented group once again pushes the boundaries of movement with this wholly unique shooter experience.”
There won’t be long to wait for this one as the game will release on August 16th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC.
