2019 could be a very interesting year for hack ‘n slash games. We present to you some of the most interesting representatives of the genre that are set to release next year.
Diablo 4 is still a long way off. Therefore, hack ‘n slash fans have to turn to alternatives, and there will likely be plenty of them in the coming year.
You should keep an eye on these six alternatives to Blizzard’s action RPG series.
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
| Platforms | PC (PS4 and Xbox One versions possible) |
| Release | 2019 |
| Payment model | Buy2Play |
| Website | Wolcen on Steam |
What is Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem? Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem aims to show you how great a hack ‘n slash can look when created with the CryEngine. Similar to Diablo, you explore a fantasy world, complete quests, and face hordes of enemies to progress the story and improve your character.
- Very fast combat system, where combos play an important role
- There is tons of loot, which makes the battles interesting and gives you the opportunity to continuously enhance your hero
- You can customize your equipment according to your preferences
- You don’t choose predefined classes but develop your character freely based on skills
- Dungeons are randomly generated, providing new challenges every time
- You can experience adventures either alone in single-player mode or cooperatively with friends
Can you play it now? You can purchase the Early Access version for €19.99 on Steam and play an early version. The work on the title is progressing, but an exact release date is still pending.
Who is Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem suitable for? Anyone who can’t stand comic graphics in action RPGs anymore, but prefers a more realistic look and who prefers to improve their hero individually and freely rather than being bound to classes should take a look at Wolcen.
