Contenders: Arena

- Developer
- Gamecan
- Publisher
- Contenders Universe
- Releases
- To be announced
- Tags
- Action
On Linux and Steam Deck
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About this game
The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.
MEET THE CONTENDERS!
As a player, you take on the role of a pilot, and compete in a futuristic gameshow that pits mind-controlled robots - known as Gladiators - against each other in adrenaline-fueled matches, televised within the extended Contenders universe.
MOVE IN STYLE
Attack and evade enemies with acrobatic maneuvers.
- Wallrun: Run along walls and add a vertical dimension to your game.
- Grinding: Grind on rails that allow for swift and stylish travel across the arena.
- Slide: Slide through gaps to clear danger or launch surprise attacks.
CHOOSE YOUR GLADIATOR
Choose from one of three Gladiators! Each Gladiator is unique and sponsored by one of the in-universe megacorporations.
ARENA COMBAT
- Unique Gladiator frames : Choose from one of three gladiator frames, each with their unique abilities and weapons.
- Diverse Abilities: Gladiators can utilize a variety of abilities to gain the upper hand in combat.
- Loadouts: Create loadouts by mixing and matching abilities and weapons, allowing for diverse combat strategies.
CUSTOMIZATION
- Unique In-Game Items: Receive unique in-game items by completing challenges or browse the Item Shop for extras.
- Liveries: Change the look of your Gladiator with various skins that allow for unique flair.
- Armor: Customize your Gladiator with a range of full body armors to change their appearance and showcase your achievements.
- Accessories: Customize you Gladiator with a wide-range of accessories
REWARDS & CHALLENGES
- Regular Challenges: Participate in online matches to complete in challenges and earn unique rewards that enhance your Gladiator's style.
- Unique Rewards: Unlock exclusive rewards such as skins, banners, avatars, and victory poses through the completion of challenges
- Seasonal Rewards: Each season will feature a new assortment of rewards that can be earned through gameplay progression and challenges.
Please note that the game is still in development and features are subject to change.
System requirements
As Steam lists them.
Windows
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 10 & above
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i3-7400
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Storage
- 5 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 10 & above
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600X / Intel Core i5-9600K
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia Geforce RTX 2070 Super / AMD Radeon 5700 XT
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Storage
- 5 GB available space
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