Publisher Neowiz and developer TeamSuneat have announced the Blade Assault release date is set for January 2022, as the game is finally ready for a full release.

The Blade Assault release date is set for January 17th, for Windows PC (via Steam), as the game has been available via Steam Early Access. It’s worth reiterating the game is also planned for release on Switch and PlayStation 4.

The full release for Blade Assault brings with it three playable characters – Kil, Jenny, and Darcy, over 200 different items, Enhanced Weapons to equip your characters with, 3 new bosses (bringing the total to 7), a Friendship System which allows you to make friends and earn rewards from the game’s NPCs, and the “Ending” of the game now available.

Here’s the most recent trailer for the game:

Here’s a rundown on the game:

After the devastating Red Stone War, the world is divided into three regions: the mutant infested outside grounds, the Undercity where people have fled to seek refuge from mutants, and the sky city Esperanza where the rich and powerful rule over the world.

Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. The game features tight, responsive controls and a cast of charming characters. Playable characters have various transformable weapons that they use to battle against their enemies. Weapons can be further customized by different “Cores” and “Transform Upgrades” that appear randomly during gameplay.

Satisfying fast-paced combat. Utilizing diverse skills, dodging enemy attacks by dashing, launching projectiles, slashing away mobs of enemies. Your attacks change according to the “Cores” you select and the upgrades you decide to take on your runs.

Meet NPCs and find upgrades along your quest to unlock unique powers. Each playable character has their own weapons of choice kept in their own armory.