Indie developer RedRuins Softworks and publisher HypeTrain Digital have released the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming looter shooter, Canyons. The brief trailer offers a glimpse into the game's intense action set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland ravaged by storms and mysterious enemies. No release date has been announced yet.
Trailer Highlights
The new gameplay trailer for Canyons, clocking in at under 30 seconds, showcases fast-paced looter shooter mechanics in a harsh, storm-swept environment. Players take on the role of a Crusader from the Order of the Double Cross, battling the Awakened—fusions of living and lifeless beings—while navigating endless canyons filled with twisted beasts and mad heretics.
Game World and Story
Canyons is set in a once-thriving world now dominated by the Awakened, whose origins remain unknown. As a member of the Order, players seal Sacred Blood Pacts with these entities to harness their power. The narrative emphasizes tough choices: conquer, rescue, build, or destroy in a procedurally generated world with hand-crafted details and unique events, ensuring every expedition feels dynamic.
Key Features
Survival extends beyond combat. Players customize their Haven—a refuge gifted by the Cardinal—with workshops, defenses, and facilities like shipyards for upgrading Crawlers (vehicles) and armories for gear. Recruit settlers, forge alliances with factions, and master professions to enhance skills. Moral dilemmas abound, such as deciding the fate of survivors, with consequences shaping alliances and personal growth.
The trailer highlights the blend of faith, firepower, and strategy, where no path is easy. RedRuins Softworks aims to deliver a living world where players risk everything for glory, loot, or belief. While the game promises deep customization and replayability, further details on release remain pending.