Supergiant Games’ Pyre Will Burn Up The PlayStation 4 And PC This July

The team over at Supergiant Games has done quite a bit in its short tenure, first giving us the unique adventure Bastion, then following that up with the even more extravagant Transistor. But now the team is ready to unleash its latest effort, and it could be its best work to date.

As reported on the PlayStation Blog, the developer has revealed that Pyre, its latest accomplishment, will arrive on July 25th for both PlayStation 4 and PC. In fact, pre-orders are open now for those that can't wait to get a jump on this adventure. The game retails for $19.99, although a ten percent discount is being applied to pre-orders.

"Pyre is a party-based RPG in which you lead a band of exiles to freedom through ancient competitions spread across a vast, mystical purgatory. Who shall return to glory, and who shall remain in exile to the end of their days? Find out during the course of the single-player campaign (and maybe rack up a new Platinum Trophy while you're at it)," said Greg Kasvin, creative director for Supergiant Games.

"This is the biggest and most imaginative world yet from us at Supergiant! You'll get to know an ensemble cast of characters struggling to earn back their freedom as you make your way across the forsaken land called the Downside. Characters in Pyre come in all shapes and sizes, from hulking demons grown strong from their struggle to survive, to the winged Harps, who plot against their enemies from their mountain nests. Everyone in Pyre has a unique story behind their exile, and what might be in store for them if only they could return," he continued.

"Central to Pyre is the ancient competition called the Rites. Each Rite plays out like an intense close-quarters mystical battle, where the object is to extinguish your adversary's signal flame before they can do the same to you. You'll have to outsmart and outmaneuver your opponents to succeed — or you can banish them outright with a powerful aura blast.

"You'll be up against a colorful cast of adversaries in pitched, high-stakes confrontations where each victory (or defeat!) brings your exiles closer to enlightenment. Choose three exiles from your party for each Rite, and outfit them with powerful Talismans and Masteries to gain an edge."

Check out the trailer for the game above, and get ready to light things up with Pyre!