Summary
Developer Bithell Games is currently navigating a leaked video that appeared online to the delight ofTRONfans, revealing gameplay footage fromTRON: Catalyst. The story-driven title received an official trailer only a week ago, inviting fans of the iconicTRONfranchise back into the neon-filled expanse.TRON: Catalystis scheduled to be released on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025, making the gameplay leak all the more frustrating getting closer to launch.
The isometric, action-adventure game will see protagonist Exo enter The Arq Grid amid its collapse, and attempt to escape through the power of the Glitch loop, Identity Disc, and Light Cycle. Furthermore, players will be pursued by the sinister program Conn, and dive into the game’s dynamic combat system while uncovering the grid’s secrets.Disney previously announced it wanted “unique opportunities” in its games, which is a goal expected to extend intoTRON: Catalyst. The immersive, new story promises to flaunt stunning visuals, and hopefully, a foot-tapping score to match.
TRON: Catalyst Gameplay Footage Leaks Online
TRONfans were left underwhelmed by the leak and disappointed no in-depth gameplay was shown, but most are banking on the story behind the visuals and mechanics being stellar. Redditors also commented on Mike Bithell, the creative director of Bithell Games, being a strange pick to helm aTRONgame, but most highlighted his work on the 2023 visual novel predecessorTRON: Identity. Set 13 years afterTRON: Legacy, the puzzle game followed Query, who investigates an explosion in the backup Grid building The Repository, andTRON: Identitywas reviewed as a short-and-sweet, visual-novel mystery.
TRON: Identitywas praised for its atmosphere and entertaining story, which are beats expected to return in the developer’s 2025 sequel. Fans hope Bithell Games builds upon the strengths ofTRON: Identity, just likeDigimon Surviveenhanced the visual novel genrewith its immersive story. However,TRON: Catalystis bound to be a real feast for the eyes with storytelling hopefully being its strong suit.
Tron: Catalyst
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TRON: Catalyst pulls you back into the world of Disney’s TRON to battle multiple opposing factions in the latest imaginative story from Bithell Games (Thomas Was Alone, Subsurface Circular, TRON: Identity). TRON: Catalyst is an all-new story-driven, isometric action adventure game, set in the immersive and diverse locations of the Arq Grid introduced in TRON: Identity.Play as Exo, a highly resilient and resourceful program wielding an unexpected power known as the Glitch, gaining strength and abilities which the overlords of the Arq Grid’s crumbling society seek to bring under control. Ride Light Cycles, engage in Identity Disc combat, and more as you’re relentlessly pursued through the city and beyond by Conn, a malevolent program with an agenda of his own, while uncovering more about the glitches that threaten the stability of this world.FEATURESDynamic Combat SystemBattle a legion of fearsome enemy programs in melee and ranged combat, both on-foot and while riding a Light Cycle. Master advanced techniques like parrying and Disc kicks to gain the upper hand, while exploring the Arq Grid and collecting Data Shards to upgrade your code base with new abilities.Immersive New StoryDive into an original TRON storyline. Meet the programs of the Arq Grid, uncover their secrets and fight to survive in a chase across the city and outlands.Playing as Exo, a courier working in this grid’s capital city, your life is turned upside down when a mysterious package explodes, granting you powers beyond any program’s normal function. With the Arq Grid’s ruthless ‘peacekeepers’ in hot pursuit, you’ll unlock the mysteries of this grid, and learn what kind of hero it needs you to become.Exploit The GlitchThe Arq Grid is losing stability. Glitches roll back the clock, catching the world in a series of system level time loops… and only you can see them. Utilize Exo’s unique ability to uncover secret areas and shortcuts, and influence the factions jostling for control over the Arq Grid.Authentic World of TRONExplore the neon-lit streets of the Arq Grid on foot or Light Cycle, and navigate your way through the intriguing – often dangerous – characters that inhabit this high-stakes world. Travel through a diverse Grid filled with intriguing stories within a budding revolution all set to an immersive soundtrack from composer Dan Le Sac (TRON: Identity).If you’re a fan of Disney’s TRON, get ready to step into the universe you love like never before. If you’re new to this story, prepare for a thrilling adventure.Now… Finish the Game.
