The indie crossover brawler, Blade Strangers finally gets a launch date for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. Prepare for indie battle galore on August 28th with one on one fights with a launch of 14 characters such as: Shovel Knight, Isaac, Gunvolt, Quote, Curly Brace, Solange, Ali, Liongate, Master T, and more.

The 2D fighting game will have online and offline modes such as the following:

• Story Mode – experience each character’s unique story
• Arcade Mode – pick a character and win matches to advance
• Challenge Mode – complete various skill challenges for each of the characters
• Survival Mode – battle against a barrage of CPU-controlled opponents
• Versus Mode – fight against friends or the CPU (with “standby” option)
• Online Modes – create or search for rooms and engage in Stealth, Casual or League matches
• Tutorial – for new players to learn the basics
• Training – practice moves and combos to hone skills (with “standby” option)
• Other Features – online leaderboards, screen view and control customization, player profiles, stat tracking, unlockable items (character colors, portraits, special titles)

Blade Strangers will be available both physical and digitally on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. PC users will only receive the digital version on Steam. The game will retail for $39.99 (USD) and releases August 28, 2018. Prepare for battle!