Developer Mouldy Toof Studios is apparently done with their mash-up of the popular The Walking Dead and their own prison escape sim The Escapists, because today publisher Team 17 announced the release date. It's coming next week, on September 30 on PC and Xbox One.
Here's what you'll find featured in the game:
• 5 levels following the timeline of the award-winning comic including Harrison Memorial Hospital, Greene Family Farm, Meriwether Correctional Facility, Woodbury and Alexandria
• Comic book panels and dialogue taken from the hit comic series and faithfully recreated in 8bit style
• Weapons including craftable upgrades and iconic weapons such as Michonne's Katana
• Characters from the hit series. Play as Rick Grimes alongside a cast of iconic survivors from the comic including Carl, Lori, Glenn, Hershel, Maggie, Dale, Tyreese, Michonne, Abraham and Gabriel, all faithfully re-created in charming pixel art style
• Crafting system. Choosing from over 250 materials, you'll need to craft more than 70 different items to keep your survivors safe including tools like cutters and shovels and weapons such as the modified pistol and rifle.
• 24 bonus collectibles to find
• Leaderboards and Achievements
The Escapists: The Walking Dead will set you back £12.99 on PC and £14.99 on Xbox One. Here are some new screenshots and the launch trailer: