During the September 3 State of Play Japan broadcast, Skystone Games and Streetlamp Studio released a new story trailer for 3D anime-style roguelike action platformer SlashZero, revealing a new demo will be available.
The SlashZero demo will be available from September 3 at 3:15 p.m. PDT through September 23 at 3:00 p.m. PDT. This demo contains roughly 10 hours of gameplay, the new playable Timehacker Hamlet, and the two new secret bosses Erik and Ye.
SlashZero is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in spring 2027 simultaneously worldwide.
Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
SlashZero is a 3D anime-style roguelike action platformer. In this game, you can unleash flashy moves, dive into thrilling combat and customize endless builds to suit your playstyle. Fight, power up, collect items and uncover the hidden truth beneath this stunning cyberpunk world!
Fast-paced, smooth action
Master rich movesets and in-depth combat combos featuring signature aerial strings. Dash, vault, and fight across multi-layered maps for smooth, parkour-style action!
Thrilling combat
Feel every strike with precise hit feedback. Diverse level designs keep every battle fresh and challenging. Dominate foes by blending acrobatic finesse with tactical combat strategy to claim victory!
Diverse multi-dimensional builds
Try out different Timehackers and find the combat playstyle that suits you best.
Customize hundreds of builds by wielding Authority Keys, collecting Authority Blessings and arranging Authority Codes.
Additionally, you can gather intelligence in the Chamber of Secrets and earn supplies for meta progression.
Cross shattered timelines to save the world
As the Lord of the Void—HIEROS descends, Authority Keys emerge. The scattered Keys of Causality give rise to the Null Void and the Timehackers, a resistance force formed to stand against HIEROS.
As a member of the Timehackers, you’ll leap across divergent timelines, seek out the uncorrupted Authority Keys, unlock unimaginable power, track down HIEROS, defeat him, and save the world!
