DANGEN Entertainment today announced it will be publishing Ultra Age, a 3D high-speed, sword-swinging character action title developed by Next Stage and Visual Dart that is set to release in 2021.

Ultra Age features pulse-pounding combos with multiple blades, wire pull action, and a slew of upgrades for the main character and his droid, set in a futuristic, sci-fi world brought to the brink of ruin. The story follows Age, the sword-wielding hero, fighting to prevent the extinction of humankind. Developed in Unreal Engine and featuring art by co-creator Visual Dart (Uncharted 4, Overwatch, and Starcraft Remastered), Ultra Age features outstanding graphic and combat quality among indie titles.

Players received a fresh look at Ultra Age in a gameplay reveal video in Guerrilla Collective 2 on June 5th. More information about platforms and release dates will be coming soon. Fans can keep up with Ultra Age via Twitter and DANGEN Entertainment’s newsletter.

“Change Your Blade, Change Your Destiny”

Ultra Age follows the story of a young warrior named Age, who embarks on a mission to save humankind from extinction. He must use his blades to cut through robotic and mutant foes, explore futuristic locales, and unravel a vast conspiracy concerning the fate of the planet.

STORY

Far in the future, the resources of Earth have become insufficient, its ecosystem long ago changed irrevocably by a passing meteor. Humankind has divided into two: the people who have escaped Earth and relocated to the space colony, ‘Orbital Arc,’ and the others who have remained on Earth in a facility called ‘The Shelter.’

When the people of The Shelter cut all supplies to Orbital Arc, humankind commences a bold experiment to grant one last hope for humanity. A young sword-wielding warrior named Age falls down from orbit to Earth. Accompanied by his floating android, Helvis, he must find the indispensable key to the survival of humankind…

FEATURES

-Combo with Blade-Changing Action-

Slash through foes with a variety of blades in high-speed, stylish action. Change blades on the fly into powerful moves to create linkage and run combos. Different attributes and varied actions call for strategy against different types of foes.

-Narrow Gaps Using the Wire Skill-

Launch the wire skill to pull smaller enemies toward you, or Quantum Warp to get instant access to larger foes. Use the wire to strategically overcome numerical inferiority, traverse gaps on land and quickly grab items.

-Get the Edge with Skills-

Gather elements to enhance your blades, expand your skills, and learn new combos. Install modules and power gear to level up Age and increase your arsenal of blades to take down the toughest of enemies. Use Helvis to burst into Critical Rage, cast Healing Pocket to recover, or Time Shift to loot more items.

-Experience a Post-Apocalyptic Earth-

Follow Age on his journey in the year 3174. Experience cutscenes that tell the story of Age’s mission across futuristic mecha, forests and deserts. Encounter mysterious characters and overcome menacing bosses to uncover the story behind the fate of humankind.

https://ultraage.dangenentertainment.com/

About Next Stage Inc.

Next Stage Inc. is an independent game developer that was started by 4 people who were eager to create quality, high-speed action games that are fun to play. Next Stage is one of few indie developers who are traveling the challenging path to console platforms (PlayStation, Xbox) in Korea.

About Visual Dart

Visual Dart is a leading company in the field of game graphics in Korea and provides full service game art production. With the goal of providing efficient and optimized game art to developers who want to give players unforgettable experiences, Visual Dart has participated in developing many AAA titles including Uncharted 4, The Last of Us Part II, Starcraft Remastered, and many more.