Following the reveal at Sony Interactive Entertainment’s State of Play presentation, Focus Home Interactive sent in a press release with the first screenshots of Hood: Outlaws and Legends.
We get to see the key artwork of the game and four screenshots showcasing its cast and rather grimdark environments.
We also get a fact sheet with some basic information on the game developed by Sumo Newcastle.
Faced with a merciless, unchecked state, rebels and rogues from every corner battle to claim their place among legends. To win influence with an oppressed people, rival gangs now compete in daring heists to hit the wealthy where it hurts. Folk hero or gold-hungry outlaw, only the best will escape with hardearned riches.
Gather your team of outlaws and attempt to steal treasure from an oppressive government in a dark and violent, medieval world.
Two teams of players compete to execute the perfect heist, in environments patrolled by deadly AI guards. Utilise the unique skills and mystical abilities of each character, moving in stealth to steal treasures unseen or dominating through loud and brutal combat.
Blood will be spilled. Riches will be stolen. Legends will be reborn.
- Outplay opponents in intense PvPvE multiplayer heists.
- Experience a violent medieval world where ancient mysticism competes with man-made power and corruption.
- Claim your loot and invest in perks, weapons and bold new looks.
- Post-launch support with new maps, characters, game modes and events.
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The press release also included a comment about Hood: Outlaws and Legends from Owen O’Brien, studio director at Sumo Newcastle.
“It is always an exciting moment when you finally get to reveal the game you have been working on behind closed doors for so long.
With Hood: Outlaws & Legends, our aim was to create a dark and brutal re-imagining of the Robin Hood legend, pitting myth and superstition against man-made power and corruption. The team here in Newcastle are all passionate gamers, and over the past 16 months we believe we have created a new and fresh twist on the PvPvE genre.”
John Bert, COO of Focus Home Interactive also commented.
“From the first moment, we’ve been thrilled by the unique dark universe created by Sumo Newcastle. Hood’s lore, setting and gritty re-imagining of these legendary outlaws bring something truly unique to the multiplayer heist genre.
We can’t wait to show more about the game in the coming months and unveil all the exciting ingredients that make it a blast to play with your online gang.”
Hood: Outlaws and Legends releases in 2021 for S5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
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