The sheer might of Unreal Engine 5 enriches traditional arcade on-rails shooting fun when Railbreak launches on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on December 22nd.
Power through hordes of reanimated monsters when Railbreak resurrects the on-rails arcade shooter genre December 22nd! Wield weapons bestowed with elemental power, take down sinister bosses, contend with wacky ‘Glitch’ effects, and more across a multitude of game modes and stages!
To survive the slaughter, Railbreak’s heroes need to use their fantastical armaments to their fullest. Stall aggressive baddies with ice blasts that’ll freeze their already cold, dead hearts. Zombies will be in for a shock when you pump them with enough electricity to make them pop! Set rotting flesh ablaze and smolder a whole crowd with fire rounds, or even decorate the streets with some chunk-e-cheese after shooting incendiary bursts!
The most successful slayers will perfectly exploit Mother Nature’s gifts.
When Railbreak’s formidable bosses come out of the woodwork, players will need to break out the heavy artillery. Whether the devious Kunoichi brings her katana out to play or the raucous Hacknslash decides to get up close and personal with his dual chainsaws, peril is on the menu. The gargantuan Slab obscures players’ vision in more ways than one, and the eruptive Boom Boom can spell doom-doom for the unprepared. The bar is raised even higher when bosses show up and show off in souped-up ‘Glitched’ forms, granting them tons more power, speed, and health!
No one wants to be cornered by these fiends in a dark alley!
The virtual world of Cypress Ridge becomes even more unstable with modifiers known as ‘Glitches’ that trigger throughout the game. Some Glitches can be a major help, like randomly restoring health, while others may be a major hindrance (can you say grenade roulette?). Enemies may suddenly have far more health, weapon ammo may erratically switch between elements, and player accuracy may be tested when only headshots deal significant damage.
With a huge number of ‘Glitch’ types and combinations, Survivors will always be on their toes!
Three new ways to play join the previously announced Score Attack, endless Onslaught, and fully-voiced Story modes! Looking for more chaos? The rogue-like Glitch Gauntlet makes every playthrough unique with random ‘Glitch’ conditions constantly stirring up trouble. Need a serious challenge? Lay waste to Cypress Ridge’s most fearsome creatures in the slimy sewers of Boss Rush! Fiending for a quick burst of action? Shoutout Shootout provides a bonus scenario that serves as a bloody sweet tribute to longtime Dead Drop Studios supporters.
Enjoy score tracking and optional two-player co-op support for each of Railbreak’s whopping SIX modes! Purge the undead regardless of your skill level with five difficulty options. Freshen up every round with a total of EIGHT unlockable characters, each with a unique loadout. If you’re playing on PC, take advantage of optional support for Sinden Lightguns for an authentic arcade experience! Finally, customize your graphics options to your heart’s content with a slew of useful settings, and learn all about the game’s mechanics with an exhaustive built-in ‘How to Play’ menu!
From the Developer:
“Railbreak serves non-stop entertainment this holiday season with its simple and engaging gameplay,” says Julia Wolbach, co-founder of Dead Drop Studios. “The staggering variety of enemies, bosses, weapons, and modes on offer will reel players in again and again for countless rounds of zombie hunting!”
Platforms and Pricing:
Railbreak launches on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on December 22nd at an MSRP of $19.99. International pricing may vary. Wishlist on Steam and Epic Games Store. Pre-orders are available NOW on Xbox Series X|S!
About Dead Drop Studios:
Dead Drop Studios is an indie game developer and publisher created and run by a husband and wife duo which focuses on creating retro-style survival horror games for the modern gamer. Their next announced title, Outbreak: Shades of Horror, is built in Unreal Engine 5 and brings a thrilling next-generation survival horror experience to console and PC platforms in 2025.
Important Links and Assets:
Railbreak Press Package: https://t.ly/xKXPV
YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-WS-KRfjDM
Xbox Series X|S Store Page (Pre-orders LIVE!): https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/railbreak/9N25GV4TVG0C
Steam Store Page (Wishlist NOW!): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587170/Railbreak/
Epic Games Store Page (Wishlist NOW!): https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/railbreak-f87a0c