ESDigital Games (@ESDigital_Games) has announced a new publishing deal with developer Storm in a Teacup to publish their stealth action-adventure game Steel Seed for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store later this year.

Steel Seed is a stealth action-adventure game set in a dark, sci-fi world where humanity is on the brink of extinction due to seemingly irreparable climate change. Join protagonist Zoe and her flying drone companion KOBY as they investigate the depths of a hostile underground facility in search of answers and the key to mankind's survival.

Thousands of years have passed since the human race took the planet to the brink of destruction, causing the AI machines to take all means necessary to save a number of them. Hiding deep below earth’s surface, the last survivors are kept safe, but a new threat has presented itself. Is it human? Or Machine? And what does it mean for the remnants of the Human Race and their machine guardians?

Steel Seed features

• Immersive, dark sci-fi world - intriguing main character evolution paired with a compelling and deep narrative experience revised and edited by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda.
  
  
• Stealth: the art of fighting, without fighting - Use stealth-based techniques to explore the facility’s hostile environment undetected by robotic entities and guards. Some confrontations can be avoided through efficient movement.
  
  
• Dynamic gameplay - When exploring the environment, use Zoe’s powerful arsenal of tools and weapons to hone your own gameplay style. Discover new gadgets on your journey and unlock new skills for KOBY.
  
  
• Intense combat - Test your reflexes and multitasking abilities in Steel Seed’s challenging fast-paced combat action. Dodge enemy attacks and deliver punishing blows to clear the path. Call on KOBY’s special gadgets and actions to cover you in combat and neutralise threats.
  
  
• Unique levels, unique challenges - Every level inside the facility is unique and offers many challenges for Zoe and KOBY to overcome.
  
  
• Mobility - Use Zoe’s parkour skills to traverse the underground facility and gain a tactical advantage. From the artificial, robot-controlled depths to the open natural environment, danger lurks around every corner.
  
  
• A powerful guide - Take control of KOBY by entering Flight Mode. Scan the area to discover secret areas, detect enemy positions, and find new upgrades for Zoe. Or maybe… use him as bait.
  
  
• KOBY, a drone for life - The master key of Steel Seed and Zoe’s guide on her lonely and dangerous journey inside the underground facility. By working together, they create a formidable duo and bring something new to every fight.
  
  

Steel Seed launches on Xbox Series, PS5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in late 2024.

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