Naval Battles, Tactical Melee Combat, and Giant Sea Monsters To Summon…From Hard West 2 Devs
It was undoubtedly one of the most intriguing announcements at the Future Games Show 2024. The game is called Rogue Waters, and it’s being developed by Ice Code Games, the same team behind Hard West 2—so they definitely know a thing or two about tactical combat.
The game is being published by Tripwire Presents. Rogue Waters is a tactical RPG with roguelite elements, where players will engage in naval battles and board enemy ships, resolving these encounters through grid-based tactical combat. One of the standout features of the game is the ability to summon massive sea creatures.
What is Rogue Waters
Rogue Waters is an upcoming tactical turn-based rogue-lite set in a cursed pirate world, set to release on September 30, 2024, for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, this game invites players to take on the role of an immortal, undead pirate captain navigating treacherous seas and lands.
The game emphasizes strategic naval and melee combat, where players can manipulate the battlefield with their ship’s artillery, recruit and develop a diverse crew with unique skill trees, and face off against enemies while summoning legendary creatures from pirate myths. The world of Rogue Waters is dynamically generated, ensuring that each playthrough offers fresh challenges and opportunities for tactical mastery.
Rogue Waters combines immersive, dance-like melee combat with thoughtful planning, offering a unique blend of strategy and action. Players will navigate an ever-changing world, facing betrayal, plunder, mystical forces, and revenge, all while growing their crew into legendary pirates.
With its mix of classic pirate lore, rogue-lite elements, and strategic depth, Rogue Waters promises to be a standout title in the turn-based tactics genre. Pre-orders are now available, offering a 20% discount ahead of the release date. Below is an overview via Steam, screens, and announcement trailer.
Rogue Waters is a tactical, turn-based rogue-lite set in a pirate world overtaken by a terrible curse. Gather your ragtag crew of rogues and grow them into fierce pirates. Befriend and call upon legendary creatures of sailors’ myths. Chart your course through an ever-changing game world, and turn the tides of battle on land or sea in a fresh take on tactical turn-based combat. The crew and the Kraken await your command–will ye heed the call?
BECOME THE CAPTAIN
Embrace the chaos of the pirate life as you chart your course through the ever-changing world and plan your naval and melee combat strategy; slowly becoming a master tactician with each subsequent run.
ASSEMBLE YOUR CREW
Recruit new members to your crew to discover their potential. Then foster that potential by sending them into battle! It’s your responsibility to grow them into the legendary pirates they were always meant to be.
EVER-CHANGING LAND AND SEA
Tackle fresh new challenges as the game world shifts procedurally with each run. With every playthrough comes a brand new set of secrets, combat scenarios, and treasures to discover.
TURN THE TIDES
Customize your encounters with your cannons! Unleash your ship’s artillery during naval combat to destroy enemy ship modules, giving your crew a strategic advantage during shipdeck combat.
TACTICS EN GARDE!
Experience a fresh new take on turn-based tactical combat, designed to replicate the violent dance of visceral cloak-and-dagger duels, using the environment to gain an advantage like never before.
SUMMON CREATURES FROM THE DEEP
Creatures thought only to exist in legend can be found roaming the oceans of Rogue Waters, but are being cruelly held in captivity. Send their captors to Davy Jones’ locker and gain their trust to earn the ability to call upon them in battle.
