It can be hard to stand out in a saturated market, such as the current market for battle royale video games. Yet, with some good reviews in its corner, that’s what Spellbreak is trying to do.
What sets Spellbreak apart is its unique take on combat. The game trades firearms and armor for spells and runes. While most battle royales focus on safety, ambush, and caution, Spellbreak embraces fast-paced spellslinging. So far this focus seems to have worked in the game’s favor, but it will need more to stay relevant in an otherwise flooded market. That’s why Spellbreak is adding new elements, one of which has the potential to make it truly shine.
In a recent Twitter post, Spellbreak developers announced they are rolling out some new additions on October 22. A few of these stand out from the pack, but they’ve all been teased by the game’s roadmap before. One is a 9v9 clash mode, in which two teams of nine players will battle head-to-head. This is far smaller than typical games, but potentially more ferocious than the traditional, drawn-out battle royale style. More importantly, the game is adding the start of a story mode, beginning with a Prologue.
One of the weaknesses of most battle royale titles is the lack of an overt narrative. This is true for many multiplayer-focused titles, but not all of them. Most games in the Call of Duty series have story missions that focus on cinematic, engaging gameplay that differs from the frenetic multiplayer. In this way, the single and multiplayer complement each other well. If Spellbreak, already one of Twitch’s fastest-growing games, can add an engaging, fun story on top of its gameplay, there’s a chance it could have real staying power.
Spellbreak already has the tools to make a really good story mode. Spellbreak‘s modular magic system is perfect for building unique story challenges around, as different obstacles and enemies could be made to help players learn to master different classes. While the beginner-friendly Stoneshaper class is easy to pick up, a Metal Gear Solid 3 The End-style fight to help master the more difficult Frostborn could be a fun addition.
On the other hand, Spellbreak may do what many battle royale games attempt and create a lackluster story mode as a quick distraction from the meat of its experience. Hopefully this is not the case, and the story mode becomes essential for Spellbreak beginners and veterans alike. At this point, only time will tell.
Spellbreak is available for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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