Publisher Team17 announced today that development on The Serpent Rogue, an open-world roguelike from developers Sengi Games, started, with an eventual release date sometime in 2022. The announcement came with a trailer to show off the look and vibe of the game.
You play as The Warden, an alchemist wearing a plague doctor mask, as they set out to confront and destroy Morbus, a corrupting force and the titular Serpent Rogue. To do this, The Warden harnesses the power of crafting to turn the tables in their favor as you explore the world at large.
The Serpent Rogue is a roguelike, and as such, everything is randomized, including locations and items. It also features a world where your choices matter and have potentially permanent consequences on the game itself. There are even hints at multiple endings as you either become the hero or the villain of this story.