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Conan: The Black Pyramid shoves the titular barbarian into a very Hades-inspired action roguelite with the addition of a few other familiar heroes
Conan: The Black Pyramid has been announced as an action roguelite RPG that draws heavily on the format of Hades. Players descend into a shifting, mysterious pyramid, fighting through dangerous chambers as they uncover the past of its champions.
The playable cast includes Conan, Solomon Kane and Dark Agnes, with more characters promised; each has distinct weapons and abilities. The game also features upgrades and buffs, plus online co-op for two players. No release date has been announced, but it is planned for 2027.
In short
- Conan leads a new Hades-inspired action roguelite.
- Solomon Kane and Dark Agnes are also playable.
- Two-player online co-op is planned for 2027.