SEAFARING CO-OP ROGUELITE SHIP OF FOOLS ANNOUNCED; PREPARES TO SET SAIL IN 2022
Journey through the tempestuous Archipelago, battle sea monsters, and save the world from the Aquapocalypse in the upcoming action roguelite from Team17 and Quebecois studio, Fika Productions.
Wednesday, 9th March 2022 – Team17 and Fika Productions have today announced Ship of Fools, a frenzied two-player couch co-op and online multiplayer, action roguelite set on the high seas. Launching later in 2022 for PC and consoles, Ship of Fools follows a ragtag group of Fools – erm, courageous sailors – as they undertake a series of deadly roguelite runs against dangerous sea creatures and mega-goliaths from across the Archipelago, and attempt to hold back The Everlasting Storm and the impending Aquapocalypse. Ship of Fools will have its first hands-on public demo at W.A.S.D. in London between 7th-9th April at Team17’s booth.
Life on board the ship is a treacherous one for Fools, with chaotic cannon firefights, ‘oarsome’ swashbuckling, and run-saving deck repairs all part of the experience. As they set sail aboard the Stormstrider for the tempestuous waters that surround and swirl through the Archipelago, Fools have to work together to stave off enemy encounters to secure rewards, uncover lost treasures and remote shops on islands, use harpoons to loot items adrift on the open sea, and ultimately defeat the final boss and try to stop the end of the world. As runs are attempted and progression is made, additional Fools can be unlocked, each with their own unique special ability.
At the heart of the Archipelago is the Great Lighthouse, from where the Fools set sail and embark on their adventures. During their journey, they’ll also rescue individuals stranded across the many islands and bring them back to the hub where they’ll set up stalls which Fools can shop from. Along the way, new cannon types can be purchased, while trinkets and artefacts found bobbing on the Archipelago’s seas can imbue the crew with passive upgrades, furthering their valiant attempts at stopping the Aquapocalypse.
Ship of Fools key features include:
- Bombastic combat – Frantic ship-based combat against colossal leviathans and horrifying creatures from across the deep, dark waters of the Archipelago
- Frantic co-op experience – Designed from the keel up for co-op play, manage ship repairs in the heat of battle, reload and re-manoeuvre cannons, and use paddles to strike enemies as they board the Stormstrider
- Endless replayability – Upgrade your crew and unlock items and additional Fools to take on the ever-changing seas, with multiple runs needed to avert the Aquapocalypse.
A press preview build of Ship of Fools is now available to request. More information on Ship of Fools, including links to eStores, is now available; follow the Fools on their development journey on Instagram, Twitter and Discord.
About Fika Productions
Fika Productions is an indie game studio from Quebec City founded in 2018. With the vision of offering simple entertainment with the greatest of care, the team is developing its debut indie game, Ship of Fools, bringing to life a roguelite game built from the ground up for co-op play. Visit www.fikaproductions.com for more info.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information.
