Private Division and Roll7 have announced Rollerdrome, a third-person shooter that combines frenetic combat with rollerblading acrobatics.
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Rollerdrome fuses visceral third person combat with stylish roller skating tricks in a brutal retro-future blood-sport. https://t.co/d3LgdDzJ5R pic.twitter.com/svOzAL1mHZ
“It’s great that I had the opportunity to see this project come to life from a prototype that was very well received on the Internet, and culminate in the monstrous and intense experience offered today; all thanks to the incredible work of our team members,” explains Paul Rabbitt, Creative Director of Roll7. “We are really looking forward to when the players finally get to the rollerdrome.” Michael Voros, director of strategy at Take-Two Interactive and director of the private division, explains: “The members of Roll7 have already demonstrated that they can come up with truly innovative games that offer new gameplay and great graphics. Rollerdrome showcases their outstanding spirit of innovation,
Trailer for Rollerdrome
Rollerdrome will be available on August 16 on PS5, PS4 and PC (Steam). Some rumors indicate that a new license from London-based studio Roll7 could be offered to Extra or Premium subscribers of the PlayStation Plus offer.
