Deathloop - Everything We Know About Arkane's Time Loop Shooter

Deathloop is the latest title from Arkane Studios, the developer behind the Dishonored series and 2017's Prey. Similar to those games, Deathloop is played in first person, utilizing combat mechanics that incorporate a mixture of first-person shooting and supernatural powers. Additionally, Deathloop will feature world-building via environmental storytelling.

The game sees you play as Colt, a man stuck on an island caught in a time loop. You can only escape the loop by killing eight targets scattered throughout the island, using information you uncover to kill more efficiently with each subsequent loop. There's another wrinkle to account for as well: Assassin Julianna is trying to kill you in order to prevent you from breaking the loop.

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Release Date

Deathloop is scheduled to launch September 14.

Platforms

Deathloop will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC. Given that Arkane is now one of Xbox's first-party studios, the game may eventually release for Xbox Series X|S as well, but that remains to be seen.

PC System Specs

Deathloop's PC specs have not yet been revealed.

Trailers

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Multiplayer Details

Deathloop is a bit of a hybrid single-player and multiplayer experience. Julianna--the assassin trying to kill you--is normally another player-controlled character within your world. So it's single-player most of the time, but can become a multiplayer game if Julianna invades. You can play offline too; in which case, Julianna will be a computer-controlled adversary and the entire game will be a single-player experience.

DLC/Microtransaction Details

So far, Arkane Studios has not revealed whether Deathloop will feature post-launch DLC. However, the game will feature additional cosmetic items that you can acquire by purchasing the Deluxe Edition version of the game. The Deathloop Deluxe Edition will include:

• Transtar Trencher Weapon
• Eat The Rich Tribunal Weapon
• .44 Karat Fourpounder Weapon
• "Party Crasher" Colt Skin
• "Sharp Shooter" Julianna Skin
• Two Trinkets (equippable buffs)
• Original Game Soundtrack Selections

Preorder Details

You can preorder Deathloop from Bethesda's store portal. Both the PS5 and PC versions are available for preorder. Preordering the game nets you unique cosmetics, which are listed below:

• Unique Weapon: Royal Protector Machete (PS5 Exclusive)
• Unique Character Skin: "Storm Rider" Colt
• One Trinket (equippable buff)