Originally published at: https://geektherapy.org/marvel-and-dc-veterans-team-up-for-brutal-biopunk-video-game-tie-in-comics/
Author: Newsroom
Today, multiplatform publisher of retro and modern titles Ziggurat Interactive has announced original comics set in the Slave Zero™ world, illustrated by comic industry icons and former Marvel, DC Comics, and Disney storytellers and writers Ant Williams and Andy Lanning, now of Ideas and Inks. The duo has worked on Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
The comics will be part of both the physical and digital Deluxe Edition of the upcoming brutal biopunk video game Slave Zero™ X. The physical version is chock-full of Slave Zero™ goodies, including a physical guidebook (with art!), an exclusive outer box, and even postcards, allowing you to bring the dystopian surroundings of Megacity S1-9 to life.
The newest title in the classic Dreamcast Slave Zero™ franchise will bring a satisfyingly punishing challenge, perfect for hardcore hack-and-slash fans who want to get their blood pumping (as well as spilling!) The story of Slave Zero™ X sees the protagonist, Shou, merging with a stolen Slave Unit Prototype, taking up arms to do battle against the violent forces of the tyrannical SovKhan, the violent dictator who rules Megacity S1-9 with fists of iron and flesh.
More information on the Standard and Deluxe Editions can be found below, but please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about this or Ant and Andy’s involvement.
What’s Available in Slave Zero™ X’s Standard Edition Pre-orders:
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PlayStation 4|5:
- Physical copies: Slave Zero™ X disc, PlayStation-themed Shou skin, the guidebook (manual with art), and controls reference card
- Digital copies: PlayStation-themed Shou skin and 72 hours early access *pre-order buyers have a release date of February 18 instead of February 21 on PlayStation*
- GOG: Base game, the digital manual, and a GOG-themed Shou skin
- Nintendo Switch (physical only): Slave Zero™ X cartridge, Nintendo-themed Shou skin, the guidebook (manual with art), and controls reference card
- Xbox One / Series S|X (digital only): Base game
What’s Available in Slave Zero™ X’s Deluxe Edition Pre-orders:
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PlayStation 4|5:
- Physical copies: Slave Zero™ X disc, the guidebook (manual with art), controls reference card, Slave Zero™ X comics, and art book, dual Soundtrack of Slave Zero™ & Slave Zero™ X, PlayStation-themed Shou skin, and postcards
- Digital copies: PlayStation-themed Shou skin, Digital Soundtrack, and Art Book Application, and 72 hours early access *pre-order buyers have a release date of February 18 instead of February 21 on PlayStation*
- GOG: Base game, the digital manual, a GOG-themed Shou skin, a deluxe PC Shou skin, a digital download of the OST, digital comics, and bonus art
- Nintendo Switch (physical only): Slave Zero™ X cartridge, the guidebook (manual with art), controls reference card, Slave Zero™ X comics, and art book, dual Soundtrack of Slave Zero™ & Slave Zero™ X, Nintendo-themed Shou skin, and postcards
- Xbox One / Series S|X (digital only): Base game, Xbox-themed Shou skin, and Digital Soundtrack and Art Book Application
Slave Zero™ X launches February 21, 2024, on PC via Steam and GOG, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X. Digital pre-orders are available now on GOG and the PlayStation Store, starting at $24.99 for the Standard Edition and $29.99 for the Deluxe Edition. More information about pre-orders for the physical Standard and Deluxe Editions on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4|5 will be available at a later date.
Zero™ X is also available to wishlist on Steam, GOG, and the PlayStation and Microsoft stores.
A press kit for Slave Zero™ X is available here: https://uberstrategist.link/SlaveZeroX-PressKit.
More info about Ziggurat Interactive, its current lineup, and upcoming announcements is available on Facebook, X (Twitter), Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, and the company’s official website.