Just a little while longer
We’re super happy to announce that Bossgard is getting close to the end of the Early Access program.
At the moment we're hard at work cooking the upcoming Switch and PS4 ports, drawing up promo assets and making sure that everything is in place for the grand finale of Bossgard’s Early Access and the grand opening of Bossgard to the rest of the gamers out there.
Our big launch day will be the 28th of May and it will involve a lot of buzz, streaming, giveaways and discounts, so do make sure you tune in and tell your friends!
It’s been an amazing past year, we’ve learned more than we could’ve ever hoped for and your support and feedback have been critical to our development. To our Early Access players go our deepest thanks.
Bossgard on Nintendo Switch and PS4
Bossgard is coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4! All game versions will be almost identical, with some slight platform-specific differences:
- The PS4 version max number of local players will be 4.
- The Nintendo Switch version will allow up to 6 local players to play together using Joy Con™ controllers.
- All versions will support cross-platform play.
Major Content Update
This new version of Bossgard will extend the roster of Vikings to a total of 10. Each of the new Vikings opens up new playstyles and combinations. We believe that more ways to bring down Bosses are always welcome.
Meet the new members of the crew:
Maksim
Maksim is the Viking heavy-hitter. He’s ready to take a punch and respond in kind. He is a tormented Russian Viking, haunted by the Cheeki Breeki, an ungodly spirit that empowers Maksim, allowing him to turn into a Boss-sized demonic giant.
Makism’s attacks involve a series of strong jabs followed by a swift kick. He’s also able to lob boulders at enemies that prove to be out of his fist’s range. He’s an ideal candidate for anybody looking to play the role of a sturdy, reliable Tank.
Brunhilde
She’s the German Bard-of-Bards, Midgard’s very own Valkyrie, handy with both the spear and the lute. Brunhilde is a ranged Viking specialized in throwing spears at her enemies. Besides her spear, Brunhilde boasts a proud shield which she keenly uses to absorb damage AND throw it back at her assailants to great effect.
Should push come to shove, Brunhilde is ready to drop traditional armament and start banging on her lute, sending deadly soundwaves against her foes. If you’d like to Tank but Melee combat isn’t your thing, Brunhilde is there to scratch that itch.
Duke
The one and only true dude, the one and only true bro - Duke is the slick American Viking who’ll pick his surfboard and his hair gel over battle axes any day of the week. He’s a Ranger that likes zooming across the battlefield on his trusty board, pincushioning his enemies with javelins.
When the vibe’s right, Duke is able to catch a wave and surf continuously, becoming virtually impossible to catch. If you’re all about mobility, Duke’s your guy.
Krampus
Krampus is… special. He’s not from around here, but he grew up in Midgard. Nobody understands his gibberish, but his enthusiasm and energy are unmatched. He’s mighty handy with the Greataxe and quite ingenious too. Because he’s short, he had to adapt. He relies on his grapple-hook-axe to close any gaps between him and his enemies. He can be proper pesky for mobile opponents.
He is also able to deploy a melee axe turret - the Shredder, allowing him to secure areas of the battlefield with ease. Krampus is above all a Melee Specialist, there to fill weaknesses in a team’s composition.
Ziggy
The green thumb of the crew, Ziggy’s all about keeping it cool and not breaking a sweat. His twin throwing axes keep his enemies at bay. His signature criss-cross boomerang throw clears foes over large areas. He’s also quite the gardener, being able to instantly grow giant mushrooms that create organic walls through which he and his teammates can fire projectiles - literal mushroom bunkers. Ziggy’s here to limit the Boss’ ability to maneuver, all of this from a safe distance. He’s the team’s Ranged Specialist.
New Boss!
Besides these colourful additions to the team we’re also deploying our deadliest Boss yet:
The Warhog is Ragnarok incarnate. A mechanical abomination designed to deal as much damage as possible, as quickly as possible.
He is a mobile Boss, able to walk across the battlefield. His melee attack is a double swipe with his massive sword - the Siegeblade.
He also boasts a ranged attack - his heavy autocannon, with which he can use to shower the Vikings with bullets. He is balanced and adaptable, with no obvious weaknesses. The Vikings will have to find windows of opportunity by exploiting his turn rate and melee attack speed. Both his attacks have windup times, giving time to dodge or close in on him.
He can heal himself by deploying repair stations, but be warned - they drop in on the battlefield in the form of bombs. The Warhog will have to make sure he is in range of these Repair Stations in order to benefit from them.
Warhog’s trump card is his Rocket Barrage Rage Attack, which allows him to fire his shoulder launcher, bombarding a large area of the battlefield with missiles.
The Warhog was designed as a straight-up badass Boss, less funny business, more firepower. You’ll be able to unlock the Warhog using Gold.
Special Launch Day Goodies
During our big launch week we'll be hosting special "Play With the Devs" streams and organizing giveaways, so make sure you tune in on launch day for an opportunity to win game keys and other goodies, like the anniversary limited-edition Gold Skin, usable on all Vikings and Bosses by those who play during the launch event!
Price Increase
We increased the price of the game to $19.99. This new price reflects all the work that's been done on the game since we’ve first launched the Early Access, including a lot of stuff that wasn’t initially part of the plan. With this current update we've brought the game's content to an almost final state. We've doubled the number of playable Vikings and added a new unique Boss. Our final pre-launch efforts will be focused on the console ports and preparing everything needed for the big day.
Thank you again for all the support, Bossgard came a really long way and it has become bigger and better in every way since we’ve launched the Early Access. Stay tuned for more news and see you on the big day! May 28!
And stay safe!
-The Sand Sailors
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