Saturday, June 11, 2022 – Team17 and Fika Productions have announced that Ship of Fools will launch on next-gen console platforms later this year. In addition to the Steam version for PC, the frenetic local and online cooperative roguelite for one or two players is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Set on the high seas, Ship of Fools follows a disparate crew of Fools…sorry, brave sailors…saving the Archipelago from gigantic, murderous leviathans and the Eternal Storm, as they work to prevent the Aquapocalypse.
As the Fools and their good ship Stormstrider navigate the treacherous waters of the Archipelago, they will engage in chaotic cannonades, fend off boarding with their oars, and repair the bridge. on the edge as the behemoths of the deep try to send them into the abyss. Along the way, the Fools will have to help each other fend off enemy assaults to earn rewards, discover lost treasure islands and remote stores, fish out drifting cargo using their harpoons. and, finally, to defeat the last boss to prevent the end of the world.
Key features of Ship of Fools :
- Epic battles – Fierce naval battles against colossal leviathans and horrible creatures born in the dark depths of the Archipelago
- Intense co-op experience – In this co-op, keel-to-mast game, you manage ship repairs mid-battle, reload and move cannons, and use paddles to fend off enemies that will board the Stormstrider
- Infinite replayability – Upgrade your team and unlock items and other Fools to take on the ever-changing seas. Several games will be necessary to avoid the Aquapocalypse.