Killer Instinct devs announce new “Fast-Paced” Action game, Extinction

'All that stands between humanity...and Extinction'

Iron Galaxy and Maximum Games have announced that they are working on a new "fast-paced" Action game that they plan to show off behind closed doors at E3 2017 called Extinction. Players are cast into the role of Avil, one of the world's last Sentinels. Sentinels are soldiers trained in the ways of an ancient order, and the only ones who have the ability to fight off the Ravenii, an encroaching army of giant ogres looking to destroy humanity. As luck would have it, you are the only thing standing between the Ravenii and total annihilation of the human race (naturally).

Here's the announcement trailer:

According to an official press release, players will be able to "tactically disarm and dismember enemies" strategically before striking the killing blow using Extinction's "dynamic skill-based combat system." 

Here's Extinction's full feature list:

  • Deep Story Campaign. Protect the human population across an abundant story campaign, rescuing as many civilians as possible and taking down brutal opponents.

  • Dynamic Side Missions. Complete numerous side missions with various objectives, earning upgrades to aid you in your campaign.

  • Skill-Based Combat. Travel horizontally and vertically, perform wall runs, and use your whip as a vault to perform devastating air assaults. Master dynamic combat maneuvers to effectively traverse the giant beasts and expose their weak points, progressing along different skill trees to develop a path best suited to your playstyle.

  • Interactive Environment. Move freely around a fully destructible environment, and use objects throughout the world to your strategic advantage.

  • Innumerable Battle Scenarios. Every battlefield is different from the last, ensuring a unique combat situation each time you play.

  • Custom Battles. Create custom battlegrounds with varied objectives, and challenge players online to compete for the top score.

  • Extinction Mode. Fight off a continuous horde of assailants as wave after wave of ogres and their minions attack without relent.

Extinction will release on PC, PS4, and Xbox One sometime in Early 2018.