Japan-based master developers Skeleton Crew and their apprentices Devolver Digital have meditated on the release date of Forestrike and decreed that the action-packed martial arts roguelite will launch on November 17 for PC and Nintendo Switch.
To mark the announcement, a new gameplay trailer offers a deeper look at Forestrike’s expansive world, its unique roguelite systems, and the mysterious story that awaits players. In addition, Forestrike’s updated Steam Next Fest demo now includes a third school of combat and new locations for players to sample ahead of the game’s launch.
Forestrike casts players as Yu, a monastic warrior on a quest to free the Emperor from the grasp of a ruthless Admiral. The odds are overwhelming—but Yu possesses a mystical technique known as Foresight.
With Foresight, players can preview and replay encounters endlessly, testing every possibility until they discover the perfect path to victory. Every opponent responds predictably to your actions, making each battle a strategic puzzle that rewards precision and mastery. Once you commit to the final version of the fight, success carries you forward, but failure ends your journey… for now.
Each run through Forestrike uncovers fragments of a wider story and introduces the five great masters, each offering a distinct martial arts school. By mastering different styles and combining techniques, players shape their own fighting philosophy. Between battles, you’ll recover at inns, acquire new gear, and rescue travelers to earn rare rewards—all while uncovering the true history of a land torn by war and ambition.
Forestrike launches November 17 on PC and Nintendo Switch. Watch the new gameplay trailer and wishlist the game now on Steam.
Win the fight before it begins.