HYBE IM will be revealing new information on their latest game, Dungeon Stalkers in their TGS showcase. Read on to learn more about the game and what to expect in their program.
HYBE JAPAN TGS 2024 Dungeon Stalkers Special Program | Everything Announced
Dungeon Stalkers is a Free to Play Dungeon Crawler
Dungeon Stalkers, is an upcoming action-packed, free-to-play third-person dungeon crawler, developed by HYBE Corporation. In Dungeon Stalkers, players are thrust into a world that was long plagued by a devastating war between two nations. The war was then quelled by the Abyss Dungeon, an entity that consumes all living things created by the Witch.
Dungeon Stalkers to Feature 3 Key Gameplay Elements
Dungeon Stalkers features various gameplay elements such as a Skill Customization system which allows players to mix and match skills that suit their playstyle. There’s also an Armor Destruction System which is a visual representation of the damage done to a character’s equipment. Finally, Dungeon Stalkers will feature the Witch’s Curse System that introduces environmental changes that will impact player’s tactics and approach to dungeon runs.
## Chief Producer Daehoon Han Explains Gameplay Mechanics Behind Dungeon Stalkers
The special program introduced Dehoon Han, chief producer of Dungeon Stalkers. He shared his experience as a solo developer and created games such as Smashing The Battle, Overturn and Metallic Child. He described Dungeon Stalkers as a dungeon crawler extraction RPG game that plunges adventurers into the heart of the deepest dungeons where hidden treasures await the Stalkers.
He explained that the basic element of creating a game like Dungeon Stalkers is Combat and that their decision to create the game in a 3rd person perspective is to emphasize the interaction in combat with other players and monsters.
He then went on to note that Strategy is a crucial aspect of Dungeon Stalkers that is heavily amplified by the Armor Destruction System which plays a crucial role in entering dungeons because once the armor is fully destroyed, the Stalkers become very vulnerable.
Han stated that the visual representation of armor breaking adds a strategic layer to combat. For example, if you’re playing in a party and a member’s armor is broken, you might position them in the back and conversely, if you encounter an enemy with a broken armor, your party can target that enemy first.
Additionally, he noted that the Witch’s Curse is an element that changes the rules of the dungeon. The Witch loves to play tricks on the Stalkers, changing the rules with each phase. For example, the Witch might suddenly summon a powerful monster or at times, give Stalkers a buff that allows them to use the Witch’s magic.
Daehoon Han on Decision Behind Early Access and Holding Back on Release Date
Daehoon Han explained that the studio needs to run more beta tests in order for the game to be given a green light for a full release. He expressed the importance of getting player feedback in improving the game and apologized for not being able to give an exact release date but believes that getting players to Early Access means that players may be able to enjoy the game and that the studio will benefit on this decision by being able to push more improvements by running the game as if it were a real season.
You may participate in Dungeon Stalkers Discord and Wishlist the game on steam to get more information and updates.
HYBE JAPAN Dungeon Stalkers TGS2024 Special Program Aired on September 27, at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET
HYBE JAPAN Dungeon Stalkers TGS2024 Special Program went live on September 27, at 7:00 a.m. PDT/10:00 a.m. EDT, streaming on YouTube, Twitch, Tokyo Game Show’s official X account.
Please refer to the table below for the streaming schedule using your local timezone:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Sep 27, 10:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Sep 27, 7:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Sep 27, 3:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Sep 28, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Sep 28, 1:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Sep 27, 10:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Sep 27, 11:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Sep 27, 10:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Sep 27, 4:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Sep 27, 11:00 a.m. |
Everything We Know About HYBE JAPAN Dungeon Stalkers TGS2024 Special Program
HYBE IM, the gaming division of HYBE, is set to reveal their latest title, Dungeon Stalkers—a third-person PvEvP dungeon extraction game blending classic dungeon RPG exploration with the thrill of escape survival. The showcase will feature in-game footage and a special message from the development team.
