

We developed a real-time prototype, and all of a sudden it clicked with us. At some point, we realized that turn-based not only became repetitive, but our best ideas didn’t exactly work with it. The project kept getting bigger and bigger as we were adding new and interesting mechanics. Krzysztof Monkiewicz: We like to experiment a lot. Dark Envoy is a Tactical RPG with a Unique Multiplayer Twist - Gamescom 2019. Dark Envoy comes to PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in late 2020. Why did Event Horizon decide to switch combat styles? Dark Envoy - Gameplay Trailer - Gamescom 2019. Overall we aim for the gameplay loop to be dynamic and focused on combat, with story elements woven in-between, where all the other systems feed in to strengthen this idea.ĭark Envoy was originally set to feature turn-based combat but switched over to real-time combat (with slow or pause). Last time we got a glimpse of Event Horizon’s upcoming tactical RPG Dark Envoy, the game was positioned as a turn-based title. But companions are not just numbers to balance, as they have their own agendas and stories to tell. To give the player a break from numbers and statistics, there are plenty of interesting story elements to discover and take part in. They are able to manage their equipment by upgrading it or creating new ones through crafting and enchanting systems, which are intuitive to manage but give players new options for building their party. Players can spend hours customizing their builds and optimizing the stats of each party member if they want to. Krzysztof Monkiewicz: The things that RPG players love! To start, we have an extensive and authentic combat system that relies heavily on the player’s party setup.


What will players be doing in-between travel and combat? Talk me through Dark Envoy’s gameplay loop. If you'd like to learn more about that game's setting, story, and systems, you should definitely check it out. Krzysztof Monkiewicz, the founder of Event Horizon, recently had a chat with The Escapist Magazine that focused on his studio's upcoming "sci-fantasy" RPG Dark Envoy.
