Gorgeously gloomy rogue-like dungeon-crawler Below heading to PS4 this spring Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Gorgeously gloomy rogue-like dungeon-crawler Below heading to PS4 this spring New Explore mode also arriving on PC and Xbox One. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 6 Feb 2020 6 comments Capybara Games, the studio behind Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP and stellar mobile puzzler Grindstone, has revealed that its gorgeously atmospheric rogue-like dungeon-crawler Below will finally be heading to PlayStation 4 this spring - and it'll feature a brand-new, exploration-focussed way to play. Below first emerged on Xbox One and PC in December 2018, some five years after its original unveiling at Microsoft's 2013 E3 press conference. Despite its long gestation, the critical response to Capybara's procedural dungeon-crawling action wasn't entirely positive; Eurogamer's Christian Donlan, for instance, while utterly beguiled by Below's beautiful presentation, felt its familiar Souls-like combat, survival, and crafting were simply too at odds with the delicate sense of mystery the game seemed eager to foster. Since launch, Capybara has made some tweaks to the experience, but Below's PlayStation 4 release will introduce the developer's most substantial update yet. Alongside the original version of the game (now known as Survive mode), players can opt to experience its world through the new Explore mode. This, according to Capybara, features mechanics optimised to encourage exploration - and will see changes to survival, death, and damage intended to suit those looking for a more action-adventure style of play. "Explore mode is our way of answering everyone who played Below at launch and found the challenge a bit too steep", says the developer, "It was clear that many players were intrigued by the game's haunting underworld and rich atmosphere, but its difficulty made the game inaccessible to some. We hope to see new players get into Below, and for seasoned players to revisit The Isle and enjoy the game in a whole new way." Players that struggled with Below in its original form on other platforms needn't fret, however; Explore mode will also be making its way to Xbox One and PC. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store