Die by the Blade, Kwalee’s One-Hit Kill Sword Fighting Game, Gets Release Date and Gameplay Trailer

Kwalee has announced that its upcoming one-hit kill sword fighting game Die by the Blade will releasing on PC and consoles this November.

Developed by Grindstone and Triple Hill Interactive, Die by the Blade draws inspiration from legendary titles such as Bushido Blade, Way of the Samurai, and the Dark Souls series. Set in a stunning samurai-punk world, players must choose from a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine their move set, parry their opponents’ blows with lightning speed, and master the art of the one-hit kill!

To mark the release date announcement, Kwalee has released a brand new gameplay trailer showcasing some of the intriguing playable characters, deadly bladed weapons, and stunning locations alongside brutal 1v1 combat. 

There’s no need for health bars as a single hit kills you. Really want to get bragging rights? Simply jump online against some friends or strangers to see who has the best parrying and dodging skills. Some of the additional features are:

• One-hit-kill – All it takes is one slice in tense, one-hit-kill based combat
• Choose your playstyle – A diverse array of weapons with different movesets
• Multiplayer showdowns – Take the battle online with ranked online modes
• Customisation – Tailor your character’s style to the way you see fit
• Brutal encounters – Dismember your opponents with brutal precision
• Welcome to samurai-punk – A unique art style that merges a cyberpunk aesthetic with Japanese-inspired themes

Die by the Blade will launch on November 3, 2022. Check out the gameplay below.