Former Just Cause developer announces hardcore MOBA title Deadbreed

A group of Swedish game developer veterans have come together to make Deadbreed — a darker hardcore MOBA with unprecedented hero customisation and RPG gameplay features.
The high-end next generation MOBA is the first release from the Swedish stealth startup. “I wanted to play a MOBA where I could totally customize how my hero looked and, more importantly played, but I couldn’t find one,” explains Stefan Ljungqvist, developer at the Stockholm based studio and former Just Cause developer.

“Talking to friends, I realized I wasn’t the only one wanting this, so we decided to make it. Also, this was our chance to make a darker themed MOBA for hardcore gamers like ourselves and bring in some additional RPG gameplay features.” The response from Deadbreed’s weeks old Steam Greenlight campaign and community feedback indicate that many gamers seem to agree.

Deadbreed will feature online matches between two teams of three, allowing you to play against other players or AI opponents. Players will be able to choose between nightbreed, halfbreed, and daybreed hero types, which they can level up during matches. Deadbreed will also include an item crafting system and the ability to summon totem creatures to aid you in battle.

“After a decade of making triple A action console games, it feels good to return to your roots,” continues Stefan, who also has a background as a pen-and-paper RPG and miniatures games designer. “It feels great to make monsters again!”

Deadbreed is currently accepting sign-ups for its upcoming closed Beta on its official website. The free-to-play title will be released for Windows PC later this year.