Team Kanohi shared a look at their upcoming fan-made game and disclosed the release window for its demo.
Team Kanohi has released a new demo trailer for BIONICLE: Masks of Power, the studio's upcoming fan-made open-world action-adventure game set in the BIONICLE universe, being created from scratch using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5.
With the new trailer, the team provided a fresh look at the game's progress, showcasing how far they have come and demonstrating some of the title's environments, characters, combat and movement animations, gameplay mechanics, and more. With this trailer, the devs also disclosed the release window for the game's Free The Band demo, saying that it will be released in early 2024.
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
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For those unaware, BIONICLE: Masks of Power was first announced by Team Kanohi back in 2021. The game will retell the legendary stories of BIONICLE's initial launch in 2001, following Mata Nui and its inhabitants, who have been completely re-imagined for the modern day.
You will be able to revisit beloved locations and characters, enjoy thrilling open-world gameplay, and get lost in the BIONICLE universe all over again. The game is being developed with Unreal Engine 5 and, upon release, will be available for free.
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
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Features:
- An open 3D world with six unique elemental regions to explore.
- Six playable elemental heroes, each with unique animations, abilities, and personalities.
- Six tribes of Matoran, who inhabit detailed villages across the island and provide quests and dialogue for the player to interact with.
- 12 different masks of power with unique abilities, which can be used in combat, traversal, puzzles, and more.
- Many distinct species of Rahi beasts that roam the island of Mata Nui, interacting with the player, the environment, and each other.
- The original BIONICLE story retold and expanded upon, breathing new life into the fan-favorite characters and memorable moments of the BIONICLE universe.
- Full controller support.
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
In 2022, the team also shared a gameplay trailer for BIONICLE: Masks of Power, demonstrating the gameplay and combat mechanics in the upcoming game, providing a look at some of its characters, and showcasing a beautiful jungle setting the player will be able to experience.
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
Image Credit: Team Kanohi
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