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The Surge

by Deck13 Interactive · published by Focus Entertainment

Released May 15, 2017 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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About The Surge

The Surge is a sci-fi spin on Dark Souls, from the Lords of the Fallen team. A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job... you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex. Robots gone haywire, insane augmented co-workers and rogue AI - everything wants you dead. Defy deadly enemies and huge bosses in tight, visceral melee combat. Target and slice specific limbs off your foes, with a next-gen loot system where you loot what you dismember. Equip, upgrade and craft new weapons and armors sliced from enemies, and make yourself stronger through a fresh take on leveling-up.

Set in a heavily dystopian future as Earth nears the end of its life, those who remain in the overpopulated cities must work to survive as social programs have become saturated by an aging population and increasing environmental diseases. The world of The Surge offers a very grim vision of the future, where the evolution of our technology, our society and our relation with the environment led to a decadent state of the Human civilization. Fitted with an advanced CREO exo-suit, balancing your core power against your implants and exo-suit upgrades will allow you to specialize in a huge variety of combat styles, thanks to the almost limitless combinations of addons and dozens of make-shift weapons salvaged from the industrial complex. Finely tune your gear to match your playstyle, and to best suit the challenge ahead. The Metroidvanian levels open up as your core power increases, allowing you to over-charge doors previously too strong for your suit to damage and opening new pathways for you to explore. The CREO facility is vast, and if you want to find and craft the best equipment and weapons, you will need to search every area for secrets and hidden items.

Release dates by platform

PCMay 15, 2017 · Out now
PlayStation 4May 16, 2017 · Out now
Xbox OneMay 16, 2017 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score7211 reviews
Player score71110 ratings on IGDB

The Surge FAQ

When did The Surge come out?

The Surge was released on May 15, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is The Surge on PlayStation 5?

No. The Surge has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is The Surge on Xbox Series X|S?

No. The Surge has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is The Surge on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. The Surge has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Who is making The Surge?

The Surge is developed by Deck13 Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment.

Is The Surge multiplayer?

No. The Surge is single player only.

Is The Surge good?

Critics give The Surge an average score of 72/100 across 11 reviews.

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