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  • Multiverse Mayhem! Serious Sam: Shatterverse Charges Onto PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 31

    Multiverse Mayhem! Serious Sam: Shatterverse Charges Onto PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 31

    Hold onto your butts, arcade shooter fans! Everyone’s favourite, one-liner-spouting, alien-annihilating action hero is making an explosive return—and this time, he’s brought an army of himself.

    Serious Sam: Shatterverse is officially charging onto PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 31. Developed by Behaviour Interactive (the studio behind Dead by Daylight) with the blessing of series creator Croteam, and published by Devolver Digital, this latest instalment flips the classic formula on its head with high-octane multiversal multiplayer and roguelite progression.

    Here is everything you need to know before stepping into the portal this month.

    1. A Multiverse of Sams (Up to 5-Player Co-Op)

    When Uber Mental’s evil machinations tear open the fabric of reality, one Serious Sam just isn’t enough. In Shatterverse, up to five players can team up in online co-op, taking on the roles of alternate-dimension Sams from across the multiverse.

    Joined by fan-favourite voice actor John Dick, returning once again to deliver Sam’s iconic attitude, you and your squad will form the “Serious Program”—a cross-dimensional task force formed to fix broken timelines and finish the fights that other Sams couldn’t.

    2. Roguelite FPS Action: Fall Fast, Come Back Louder

    Forget static campaign runs. Shatterverse introduces procedurally shifting runs taking place across hand-crafted arenas in previously unexplored worlds.

    • Stack Wild Boons & Modifiers: As you push through wave-based arena combat, you’ll earn game-bending upgrades, stack power-up boons, and experiment with risky run modifiers that supercharge your arsenal—or risk ending your run instantly.
    • Persistent Progression: In true roguelite fashion, death is just a temporary setback. Earn permanent upgrades and unlock new strategies with every attempt as you hunt down Mental’s five deadly lieutenants.

    3. Big Guns and Remixed Hordes

    What would a Serious Sam game be without mindless, chaotic firepower?

    Expect a lethal blend of classic legacy weapons (like the Minigun and Double Barrel Coach Gun) alongside fresh, experimental weaponry engineered to clear out massive arenas. You’ll be locking, loading, and spraying lead into familiar foes—including the notorious Beheaded Kamikazes and Kleer Skeletons—plus a terrifying lineup of brand-new, remixed monsters under Mental’s command.

    The Verdict: Lock and Load on August 31!

    Whether you’re a long-time veteran who remembers circle-strafing through ancient Egypt or a newcomer looking for pure, unadulterated co-op chaos, Serious Sam: Shatterverse promises fast-paced arcade action like never before.

    Mark your calendars for August 31, 2026, gather your squad of Sams, and prepare to repair the multiverse one explosion at a time!

    Are you ready to dive into the Shatterverse with your friends? Let us know in the comments below!

    Find out more here

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  • Serious Sam: Shatterverse — Multiversal Mayhem Meets 5-Player Co-op

    Serious Sam: Shatterverse — Multiversal Mayhem Meets 5-Player Co-op

    Serious Sam is turning 25 this year, and instead of just blowing out some candles, Devolver Digital is blowing up the multiverse. Announced during the latest Xbox Partner Preview, Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a bold new direction for the legendary “boomer shooter” franchise.

    In a surprising twist, the game isn’t being helmed by series creators Croteam. Instead, development duties have been handed to Behaviour Interactive, the powerhouse studio behind the asymmetric horror hit Dead by Daylight.

    A Sam for Every Timeline

    The premise is pure, unadulterated Serious Sam ridiculousness. The series’ perennial big-bad, Mental, has used “dimensional machinations” to fracture the walls of reality. This has created the Shatterverse, a collapsed world where various versions of Sam Stone from across infinite dimensions have been pulled together.

    For the first time in the series, up to five players can team up in co-operative play. You won’t just be playing as generic soldiers; you’ll be stepping into the boots of different Sams from across the multiverse to hunt down Mental’s five nefarious lieutenants and repair reality.

    Roguelite Meets Run-and-Gun

    While the core DNA remains high-adrenaline, arena-based chaos, Shatterverse introduces a modern roguelite structure. Here is what players can expect from the gameplay loop:

    Shifting Universes: Procedurally shifted runs across hand-crafted arenas mean no two attempts to save the multiverse will feel the same.

    The Serious Arsenal: Expect a “frankly irresponsible” amount of firepower. The game mixes classic staples like the Double Shotgun and XL2 Laser with experimental “Shatter-tech” weaponry.

    Boons and Modifiers: Players can stack wild buffs and run modifiers to bend the rules of combat, creating high-risk, high-reward opportunities that can supercharge a run—or end it instantly.

    Permanent Progression: In true roguelite fashion, death isn’t the end. You’ll unlock upgrades that permanently expand your strategic possibilities for future runs.

    A “Serious” Stamp of Approval

    Despite the change in developer, fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Croteam has given the project its full blessing. Davor Hunski, co-creator of Serious Sam, expressed his excitement:

    “It’s very exciting to see another talented team step in and create something bold, fresh and different within the universe we cherished for so long. I can’t wait for both the old and new fans to experience this new interpretation of the series!”

    Behaviour Interactive’s Nic Duchesne echoed this sentiment, stating the goal was to “respect Serious Sam’s rich legacy while presenting it in a fresh, contemporary way.”

    Coming Later This Year

    Serious Sam: Shatterverse is slated for release in 2026 (targeting the 25th-anniversary window of The First Encounter). It will be available on:

    PC (Steam)

    PlayStation 5

    Xbox Series X|S (including Xbox Cloud Gaming)

    Whether you’re a veteran of the 2001 classic or a newcomer looking for some chaotic co-op action, the Shatterverse is looking like the place to be.

    Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/ETlOh

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