Covenant is the recently-announced game from Legion Studio. It describes itself as a ‘FPS Soulslike’. It’s set in a dark-fantasy world that seems to have influences from everything from Quake, Dark Souls, Elder Scrolls, Doom, and others. Covenant will have shooting, melee combat, puzzles, platforming, multiplayer, co-op multiplayer, and of course single-player.

Strange that Covenant isn’t getting more buzz since its announcement. You have the makers of Apex Legends, Doom, Halo, Call of Duty, and Battlefield – essentially every big FPS series of the last ten years – getting together to make a giant AAA first-person Soulslike adventure, yet there’s barely any conversation about it.

Covenant currently is still in alpha and doesn’t have a release date yet, so it’s probably going to be a while before we see it finished. However, you can check out the announcement trailer below:

COVENANT is a FIRST-PERSON DARK-FANTASY ACTION ADVENTURE GAME where you’ll wilder a large interconnected world, passing through kingdoms and peril – discovering fighting stances, spells, weapons, and gear forged by the men of renown, heroes of old.

  • ‘FPS Soulslike‘

WORLD EXPLORATION

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Experience Creation through the eyes of the last living messenger – a warrior angel sent to carry out the will of the Composers. The oldest of your kind, Malach, has fallen to the abyss – leaving in his wake a trail of destruction. You must follow in the footsteps of his final days in order to uncover the nature of his fall – and in doing so, reveal the slumbering forces hidden within Creation.

Interconnected Soulslike world – Creation is a sprawling and interconnected land of myth. Discover shortcuts, use keys, and search down hidden paths to unearth every last secret. Puzzles, riddles, platforming, and exploration are all part of the journey.

Bosses – Creatures of fallen empires and heroes long lost stand in your way. Some require strategy. Some require weaponry. Some desire a duel.  Others still, must be challenged with friends.

Campaign CO-OP & PVP

  • Play alone.

  • Play with.

  • Play against.

The choice is yours.

Master close quarter combat like never before (in first-person!) – Kick, grab, roll, and execute anyone who stands in your way.

Expressive and powerful movement abilities – Skillfully pivot your slide around corners, down slopes, kick or jump off walls, and alternate between rolling or side-stepping in intimate duels. These are easy to use but will take time to master.

PVP – Duel other players for glory in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 arenas.

Each weapon can be improved several times to unlock hidden abilities, traits, and catalysts

The Souslike 1 Hand / 2 Hand system is present – changing the attributes of every gun, sword, and tool at your disposal.  Change hand forms to adapt your fighting style to the situation + hone your own creative playstyle. 2-Handing unlocks powerful abilities on the weapon but leaves you less mobile.

PROGRESSION

  • Spells and Auras can be cast to change the course of the fight.

Stances don’t just change your elemental affinity – they change your entire fighting style down to the way you run, jump, kick, and slide. Each stance playstyle varies drastically. And every may take a lifetime to master.

  • Powerful build-crafting opportunities between 4 ring slots, Stances, Weapons, Spells, Garbs, Catalysts, and more.

Progression – Become a messenger of death as weapons are upgraded, spells grow stronger, and fighting stances reveal themselves.

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