Flatline Studios has officially announced the Early Access release date for its highly anticipated cyberpunk roguelite deckbuilder, Into The Grid. After earning strong praise from players during its demo phase, the game will launch in November, bringing its signature blend of tactical cardplay and dungeon crawling to a wider audience.
A new release date trailer is now available, offering a fresh look at the game’s core mechanics and gritty, neon-soaked world.
Welcome to the Grid
In Into The Grid, players dive into a digital labyrinth in search of the Core Node, battling corporate-controlled enemies through procedurally generated layers. Each layer offers roughly 40 minutes of gameplay, designed as a natural pause point for strategic planning—or just catching your breath.
Early Access will feature two playable characters, each with their own unique deck archetypes, mechanics, and progression paths:
- Ursa, the Stray Dog – Returning from the demo, Ursa uses Feral and Grit mechanics to outlast and overpower her enemies.
- Darwin, the Maker – A new addition, Darwin introduces Assist, Script, and Augment keywords, along with twice as many Commands, enabling complex discard synergies and tech-savvy tactics.
What to Expect from Early Access
Flatline Studios plans to evolve Into The Grid significantly during its Early Access phase. Regular updates will include:
- New enemies, nodes, Drivers, and map themes
- Balancing and mechanical improvements
- Bug fixes and quality-of-life enhancements
Larger content drops will expand the game’s systems and story:
- Two additional playable hackers with unique card pools and mechanics
- New features like Progression, Events, and Missions
- A rich narrative layer built around the factions and personal stories of the hackers
Player feedback will play a central role in shaping the game throughout development. The team will maintain open lines of communication with the community via Discord and social channels.
The Game at a Glance
Into The Grid combines roguelite deckbuilding with tactical dungeon crawling in a stylish cyberpunk setting. Key features include:
- Dual-resource card system that eliminates “dead draws”
- Unlockable Commands that can turn the tide of battle
- Boardgame-style navigation with strategic choices and branching paths
- Faction-based characters, each with unique gameplay, visuals, and narrative arcs
Flatline Studios describes the project as part of the broader “2112 Narrative Universe,” an original IP the studio has been building since 2021. Founded by Argentine brothers Bruno and Mauro Annetta, the team spans Argentina, Spain, and the Netherlands.
Into the Grid will launch on PC via Steam on November 10, 2025. Below is the latest trailer.
