IO Interactive Co-Founder Reveals Pulse Pounding Raiders Game

Wombo Games, a new studio founded by former IO Interactive co-founder Janos Flösser, has officially announced its debut title, "Raiders of Blackveil," a top-down roguelite game set in a dystopian industrial fantasy world. Players will engage in a rebellion against humans, represented by the imposing Blackveil corporation, to free oppressed animal characters. The game emphasizes mastering champions with unique roles and abilities, combining synergistic perks, and acquiring powerful loot. Flösser explained that Raiders of Blackveil is a product of nearly two years of development involving close collaboration among the team members. The game is set to launch in early access later this year, and players can add it to their Steam wishlist now.

Raiders of Blackveil is a top-down roguelite game where players assume the role of animal protagonists fighting against the oppressive Blackveil corporation, mastering unique champions, and acquiring loot while aiming to dismantle a consumer-driven society.

Wombo Games' founding team is composed of veterans from renowned franchises like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Hitman, indicating a high level of expertise in crafting immersive gameplay experiences. This background raises anticipation for Raiders of Blackveil, as the developers aim to blend their past successes with innovative new mechanics. The game showcases a vibrant world full of conflict and rebellion, appealing to fans of both roguelite and MOBA genres.