3D Realms' latest retro FPS is Quake-engine-powered Wrath: Aeon of Ruin Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. 3D Realms' latest retro FPS is Quake-engine-powered Wrath: Aeon of Ruin Coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 7 Mar 2019 26 comments 3D Realms has unveiled Wrath: Aeon of Ruin, a gore-streaked new FPS for PC, Xbox One, PS4, and Switch, that's so old-school, it even uses the original Quake engine. Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is the work of developer KillPixel, a collective of veteran Quake modders and mappers, and is described as a "dark fantasy horror FPS" that pays homage "to the classic era of shooters". "The Old World has passed away", explains 3D Realms in a burst of portentous scene-setting, "Amidst the ruins lurks an ageless fear. Outlander, once adrift upon the Ageless Sea, finds himself on the shores of a dying world. From the consuming gloom emerges a figure cloaked in white, the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, who burdens Outlander with hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World." Dramatic pause. And that's where you come in, armed with ten mighty artefacts and nine "devastatingly powerful" weapons - the latter of which include genre classics such as the double-barrelled shotgun, plus more fanciful organic weapons with names like the Retcher and Fangspitter. According to KillPixel, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is designed around a hub-word that encourages exploration and non-linear progression. There are five worlds in total, taking players on a bullet-spraying dance of death through the likes of sunken ruins, ancient crypts, and corrupted temples, and new areas can be reached by uncovering keys hidden in shadowy corners. More judicious searching might even reveal lore and "desperately-needed armaments". Hi! Additionally, for even more of a challenge, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin's save system makes use of items known as Soul Tethers. These enable players to save anywhere but are a finite resource, forcing at least some degree of strategic planning alongside all the unfettered carnage. Wrath: Aeon is Ruin is scheduled to arrive on PC this "summer", with Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Switch versions expected to release early next year. Notably, Wrath isn't the only modern retro-powered FPS on 3D Realms' slate right now. It's also publishing developer Voidpoint's Ion Maiden, a prequel to 2016 shooter Bombshell that's being made using Duke Nukem 3D's classic Build engine. While Bombshell wasn't exactly well-received, Ion Maiden (which is currently in Steam Early Access) has gone down a storm. 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. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 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. 61 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