Oblivion Override Release Date and Preview | Everything We Know So Far

Oblivion Override is coming out for early access on the PC! Read our preview to find out everything we know about the game so far, including its release date and platforms.

Oblivion Override Release Date and Time

June 14, 2023

Oblivion Override is launching via Steam early access on June 14, 2023. The developer, Humble Mill, has yet to announce the exact time it will be available, but we’ll update this page with additional information when we get our hands on it.

Everything We Know About Oblivion Override

Oblivion Override Latest Trailer

Oblivion Override Story and Plot

Oblivion Override is set in a world where humans are largely extinct, leaving only robots in their wake. As the robots slowly become self-aware, they begin to wonder about the mysteries behind the eponymous Oblivion Code - a program designed by their creators to stop the hostile evolution of AI. Certain robots called "Hackers" have ventured into the expanse of the mysterious Dulce Base to find the secret, only to disappear without a trace…

You play as Crimson, a powerful combat robot sent into Dulce Base on a mysterious mission. Armed with a vast arsenal of weapons, you'll engage in fast side-scrolling action against various killer robots that stand between you and your objective.

The game will encourage you to keep moving, keep slashing, and keep upgrading. Every time you die, it’s permadeath - but you'll get to keep all your upgrades. As long as you stay determined, you’ll eventually get to the very end of Dulce Base. What secrets await you there at the end?

Oblivion Override Platforms

Oblivion Override is set for release on PC. There’s no word yet from the developers on whether it will come to other platforms, though the game may be ported once it’s out of early access.

Oblivion Override Gameplay

Oblivion Override is a 2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash roguelike. Gameplay consists of killing enemies, dodging their attacks, countering, hopping on walls, and securing upgrades for your robot, Crimson. Every time you die in the game, you'll have to start again from the very beginning because of the permadeath mechanic.

What’s great about this though is that you get to keep whatever upgrades you got while playing the game, so you’ll go back into Dulce Base stronger and more prepared for what’s ahead of you. Once you go back though, you’ll notice that certain enemy placements have changed. Maybe even the base layout has changed too. That’s because of the game’s roguelike nature; every replay is a different experience.

Oblivion Override Weapons

According to Oblivion Override’s Steam page, you can get your hands on up to 23 different weapons, ranging from a pair of giant fists to dual-wielded bayonets, to increasingly large swords, and even a keyboard that fires letters. Yes.

Each of these weapons has its own unique playstyle, so you'll need to choose carefully as to what weapon would be easier for you to get used to and develop your own style with.

Oblivion Override Trailers

Official Announcement Trailer (Released September 29, 2022)

Here, we’re given a glimpse of the different kinds of action we can get up to in Oblivion Override. Crimson is shown to have access to a multitude of weapons, which will help them tear through the robotic hordes guarding Dulce Base. We’re shown that they’ll be facing a lot of enemies, and Crimson will have to balance aggression with dodging attacks to survive.

First Gameplay Reveal (Released December 16, 2022)

We’re shown a series of different scenarios Crimson might find themselves in during their time at Dulce Base, such as getting surrounded by enemies with their only escape being a platform right underneath them. We also see them going toe-to-toe with one of the game’s main bosses - Electric Erich.

Early Access Date Trailer (Released May 19, 2023)

We see even more scenarios involving Crimson. They will have to hack and dodge their way through to survive Dulce Base. We're introduced to a bigger collection of bosses like Gladys the Annihilator, Ripper Wright, and Nephthys the Executor. We’re also shown the game’s early access launch date - June 14, 2023.

Oblivion Override System Requirements

Based on the specs listed on its Steam page, Oblivion Override isn’t a graphically demanding game. Most mid and even low-tier PC setups should be able to run it without any problem.

Oblivion Override Product Information

Title	OBLIVION OVERRIDE
Release Date	June 14, 2023
Developer	Humble Mill
Supported Platforms	PC
Genre	Roguelike Hack-and-Slash
Number of Players	1
ESRB Rating	N/A
Official Website	N/A

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