Cyanide Studio and Nacon are gearing up to launch 'Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood' in 2021 as a part of its World of Darkness series, an intense combat-focused RPG that allows players to act as a powerful character named Cahal who has the ability to change into menacing forms.
As they make their way through the game, players will have the chance to explore their different forms that they'll have to master in order to defeat the enemies in their path. At the same time, they'll have to learn to control Cahal's rage, which if left unchecked, can lead to the character's destruction. As each form boasts its own set of abilities, players can strategically swap between them to accomplish different tasks.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
Image Credit: Cyanide Studio / Nacon
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Werewolf Rpgs
- There is an opportunity for game developers to create more role-playing games that allow players to take on different menacing forms with unique abilities.
- Combat-focused Rpgs
- There is an opportunity for game developers to create more combat-focused RPGs that require players to strategically swap between different forms to accomplish diverse tasks.
- Player Rage Management
- There is an opportunity to introduce rage management mechanics into game designs, allowing characters with powerful abilities to have their rage controlled for better results, while preventing their destruction.
Sectors Adopting This
- Game Development
- Game developers can take inspiration from Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood and develop more games with different forms and ability swapping mechanics for players.
- Gaming Hardware
- The introduction of Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood specifically for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, sets a trend of requiring specific gaming hardware allowing manufacturers to collaborate with game developers for exclusive releases.
- Mental Health Apps
- There is an opportunity to turn the rage management mechanics of the game into mental health apps that help users manage their own feelings of anger and rage.
