Ion Fury is an updated Build Engine title released in 2019.
Ion Fury is an updated Build Engine title released in 2019.
It's unclear if this has been widely discussed before. I only learned about it today when both LGR and Digital Foundry released a video about it. It appears to be an entirely new title built using an updated Build Engine, the same engine that supported games like Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, and Shadow Warrior. Voidpoint, LLC developed it while 3D Realms handled publishing. There seems to be little evidence of previous involvement from programmers or artists on earlier titles or Build Engine projects, though it's possible.
This game maintains a classic first-person shooter style with a polished visual quality compared to older Build Engine titles. The art design is described as excellent. A major release is planned, with a big box launch available soon.
You can find more details here: https://3drealms.com/catalog/ion-fury-big-box-2_146/
If I weren't busy with other games, I'd definitely try it out tonight. It's currently $25 on Steam and is expected to be available on XBox One, PS4, and Switch.
It's still listed as early access, but the official launch is scheduled for tomorrow, so it should be ready then. They might have already shared the release build, but it should be accessible by then.
Also worth noting is that Jon St. John voices the main antagonist in this title.
I'll keep playing as long as there are the stripper characters from Duke Nukem. Tits or go! Also, it's Ion
Fury...not Iron Fury
I keep saying this on accident because the game was originally called Ion Maiden but then Iron Maiden said they were suing 3D realms over the name so now for some reason I've got Iron stuck in my head lol.
And as far as I know, there aren't any 3D gigglies to be shaken for you when you throw money at the owner. Who knows though? There could be a Duke Easter egg like that. There is a Quake Easter egg that I know of. I expect a lot of homage to be paid to past classic FPS games.
Aye i recently noticed this game also. I may give it a try if theres a demo version or something available. To be far im not sure if i would enjoy a 'retro' game like this nowadays. Dont get me wrong I loved DukeNukem 3D ..played the crap out of it , as did I with Quake and Wolfenstein. But im not sure if todays me would be as enthralled.