Risk of Rain Remake Announced for 2023 Release on Steam and Nintendo Switch

Risk of Rain Remake

Risk of Rain, the classic 2D side-scrolling roguelike, is getting a remake. Titled “Risk of Rain Returns,” this Risk of Rain remake looks to enhance the original game with better visuals and more features than before.

Ahead of the game’s release next year, Gearbox and Hopoo Games have released an announcement trailer.

Drop pod onto the planet Petrichor V again (or for the very first time) with HD pixel art, original and new music from Chris Christodoulou, tons of balance changes, and more. For players new to Risk of Rain, prepare to fight through hordes of challenging monsters that threaten your continued existence, collect and combine items to enhance your abilities, and scale your power to godlike levels as your enemies increase in number and difficulty.

While Risk of Rain Returns won’t be a 3D roguelike similar to Risk of Rain 2, it will feature improvements and features that were inspired by the sequel. These include a “revamped multiplayer” for more seamless gameplay with buddies.

Developed by Hopoo Games and published by Gearbox Publishing, Risk of Rain Returns rebuilds the original 2013 title from the ground up. Now with an updated codebase, it expands on the original and implements features and learnings from the smash hit Risk of Rain 2.

Risk of Rain Returns is set to release in 2023 on Steam and Nintendo Switch, with both versions currently available for wishlisting.

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