Strider release date confirmed

The original assassin returns this month with new modes

Posted on Feb 5, 2014 - 12:46pm EST

Capcom has announced that Strider will officially release across North America on February 18th on PSN (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3), with the XBLA (Xbox One, Xbox 360) and PC (Steam) versions out on February 19th.

The original assassin returns as a $14.99 digital download title. Two new Challenge Modes have been added to the core Story Mode. Beacon Run offers a “speed run” race style mode, challenging them to hit consecutive checkpoints while slicing through enemies, in the shortest amount of time. Survival Mode tests player’s combat skills with a variety of different item and ability load outs, as waves of progressively difficult and diverse enemies converge.

Global online leaderboards track both Challenge Modes, as well as Story Mode times and status results. Furthermore, players can unlock new sets of costumes by uncovering the vestiges of Striders fallen in battle.

Strider promises fluid, quick side scrolling combat and free-flowing traversal through the expansive interconnected metropolis of Kazakh City. The game is developed by Double Helix Games, in conjunction with Capcom.