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Metal Slug Tactics Launches an All-Out Attack on November 5th

Metal Slug Tactics Screenshot

After several delays, Metal Slug Tactics finally has a release date: November 5th.

Developer Leikir Studio and publisher Dotemu have announced that this tactical RPG spinoff from the timeless Metal Slug series will be released for $24.99 USD on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

Get a behind-the-scenes look and see how Metal Slug Tactics has evolved with the development video below.

Metal Slug Tactics Overview

Metal Slug Tactics is both a respectful homage to an all-time classic and an imaginative new way to celebrate the renowned series, channeling METAL SLUG’s timeless aesthetic through gorgeous pixel art and fluid animation. The game’s highly replayable battlefields pair shuffled layouts from hand-crafted sectors of terrain with subtle roguelite elements, pushing fighters to adapt and overcome unpredictable clashes as they master dynamic, strategic combat.

Wield classic METAL SLUG weaponry, leveraging skill trees, perks, and a super attack-fueling adrenaline system to outwit and demolish the flanks of the series’ signature villains. The action is backed by an original soundtrack featuring music from Tee Lopes (TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Sonic Mania, Streets of Rage 4’s Mr. X Nightmare DLC). Metal Slug Tactics is wholly developed by Leikir Studio with support from Dotemu and access supplied by IP owner SNK.

Key Features

  • Discover the first tactical RPG of the METAL SLUG Series
  • Experience a huge replayability with its die-and-retry roguelite progression
  • Enjoy amazing pixel art graphics, a heartfelt tribute to the series
  • Battle Morden’s Army in 110 hand-crafted maps and 20 different mission types
  • Choose between 9 iconic characters from the series and create the perfect team
  • Bring the perfect setup for every mission with 36 different weapons and 176 weapon mods
  • Experiment with 36 loadouts and combos to outsmart your enemies
  • Challenge iconic bosses from the METAL SLUG universe
  • Headbang all the way with an amazing soundtrack by Tee Lopes

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Metal Slug Tactics is set to launch on November 5th for PS5, PS4, XSX, XB1, Switch, and PC.

Peep at our own Mark Roddison’s initial impressions to learn if you should be snapping this one up.

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Tin Manuel

Tin Manuel

Tin is a designer and a writer by day and an adventurer in whatever game she is playing at night. She gets giddy talking about RPGs (specifically JRPGs), new releases, and reveres almost every female protagonist. She has two cats and two dogs, whom she loves dearly. She’s forgetful at times, but she will always remember Aerith’s death frame by frame in 480p.

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