Morbid Metal, the upcoming hack-and-slash action roguelite, debuted a new trailer during the Triple-I-Initiative showcase, and announced the game is coming to Steam in early access in Summer 2025. The one-minute gameplay trailer shows off some of the fast-paced, ever-changing action you can expect in Morbid Metal. In Morbid Metal, you can create a roster of up to three characters, each with their own unique move sets, and shapeshift into any of them at will. After each death, you’ll have to start your run over, but you can unlock new characters and permanent upgrades along the way. The game takes place in a simulation created by humans to escape climate collapse, and you’ll play as the latest AI, ordered to become mankind’s next evolutionary step by eliminating other AI to prove you are the best and the strongest.
Ubisoft will be publishing Morbid Metal from independent developer Screen Juice. Starting in 2017, Felix Schade spent years developing the game solo before founding Screen Juice in 2023. A pivotal moment in the journey came when Schade shared early gameplay footage online seeking feedback. The gaming community quickly embraced it, sparking momentum that helped shape the game’s evolution. Since then, Schade has expanded the company while continuing to lead as game director.
“If it wasn’t for the initial response from the gaming community, I probably would have quit developing Morbid Metal,” said Schade, founder and game director at Screen Juice. “This game has come a long way and I’m excited to launch in early access this summer to get more feedback from the community that rallied behind this project and helped re-ignite my passion.”
“Felix’s unique vision and collaboration with the community drew us in right away,” said Anne Blondel Jouin, VP, Open Innovation Accelerator at Ubisoft. We’re excited to bring this game to worldwide audiences this summer on PC.”
Morbid Metal will release this summer in early access exclusively on Steam. Wishlist Morbid Metal today.
Sources: Ubisoft News, Morbid Metal Steam Profile
