I think we all agree that the stars of the show are going to be the dinosaurs. But apart from what you’ve seen in our prototype trailers, we haven’t really told you much about the character classes that you can play as in Deathground.
Deathground will have three core character classes to choose from. Each brings something unique to the table and represents different gameplay strategies:
- Donald the Survivalist defends
- Vic the Scout explores
- Advik the Engineer manipulates the world
Within each class, we’ve been working on two different tactical outfit options (skins) for you to select from in the lobby before entering Deathground. It’s up to you and your squad on what strategies you’ll try and with what combination of special abilities. And if you decide to play solo, you have 6 different options to play around with. Let’s meet the gang.
Concept Artwork - Deathground’s character class line up art with their unique abilities.
The Survivalist
With a background in animal behaviouralism, this class is all about defending against Deathground’s dangerous dinos. You can choose to play Donald in either his ‘Rifleman’ tactical suit or in the ‘Pheromone Master’ alternative. As the ‘Rifleman’, you’re capable of using a high-calibre weapon for precision defensive shooting. Whereas the ‘Pheromone Master’ arms you with scent grenades to distract deadly dinos away from the area. As the shield of the squad, both options will allow you to help protect the group.
Textured models of The Survivalist’s special items - Rifleman’s high calibre rifle and the Pheromone Master’s scent grenades.
The Scout
While the Survivalist can help defend you in tricky situations, the Scout can help you avoid them by detecting what dangers are ahead or around you. This class is an expert in exploring and not being easily seen in the wild. As the rogue of the group, choosing to play in the ‘Motion Detector’ tactical suit or the ‘Super Quiet Step’ alternative both have their own benefits. The ‘Motion Detector’ tool is handy for sensing approaching danger. while the ‘Super Quiet Step’ suit allows you to move without a sound. Either option can help improve your level of sneak.
Textured model of The Scout’s motion detector special item.
Concept sketch of The Scout’s Super Quiet Step tactical suit trousers.
The Engineer
As an inventor, the Engineer is easily crowned the problem solver of the squad. This class is all about manipulating the world electronically or by physical means. You can play in either the ‘Hacker’ tactical suit or the ‘Pyrotechnic’ alternative. Playing in the ‘Hacker’ skin gives you the capability of hacking into the security system to open doors and passageways. Whereas the ‘Pyrotechnic’ gives you access to a dual system flamethrower, making you capable of creating and extinguishing a fire. Whichever skin you choose to use, either will help you find an escape route.
Textured models of The Engineer’s special items - Hacker’s Hacking Device and the Pyrotechnic’s flamethrower.
Until next time...
Thanks for checking in! We know this is just a teaser for now. But we hope the extra insight will help you start thinking about tactics. Right now, our PC models are being textured and item handling is being animated. So, there are plenty more dev updates to come. If you want to chat in real-time about their unique abilities, head over to 🏋│character-classes channel in our Discord, or simply leave us a comment here.
Q: Are you drawn to a certain character class already? If so, which tactical suit would you try playing in first?
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