Underworld Ascendant Update – PAX South Recap & Cabirus Preview

The latest developer update for Underworld Ascendant, Otherside Entertainment’s upcoming successor to Ultima Underworld, directs us towards the recently released fresh batch of Underworld Ascendant gameplay footage and press coverage, and introduces us to the spirit of Cabirus, the game’s enigmatic advisor. An excerpt:

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Last weekend, OtherSide’s Joe Fielder, Paul Neurath, and Walter Somol flew to San Antonio to demo the latest build of Underworld Ascendant behind closed doors for press and influencers.

The crew had a fantastic time showing off the game, with a demo that concentrated on a few areas that we feel make Underworld Ascendant really special: the immersive sim ecology and the many options the player has for combat skill, stealth abilities, powerful magic spells, and a rich, interactive environment. (Fans of Looking Glass’ games smiled when they saw elements like The Silver Sapling and Soaker Arrows in action.)

Rather than provide a tightly-scripted demo, Joe showed off the game’s improvisational nature, taking audiences through a few high points, then letting them decide how to finish up a quest. Did they want to sneak past the remaining enemies? Use magic to set foes against each other? Or combine game systems to weaponize seemingly innocent crates using a non-offensive spell and fire?

We released a new video containing new footage (voiced by Stephen Russell) and screenshots including the first in-game looks at The Ripper, Eidolon, Spectral Knight, and Spectral Champion.

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First Look: Cabirus

As a backer-first exclusive, we wanted to present you all with the first look at the spirit of Cabirus, a major character from the series’ backstory and your enigmatic advisor in Underworld Ascendant.

The concept art is from Robb Waters, who designed System Shock’s SHODAN and many of the most memorable characters from BioShock and BioShock Infinite.

As you know, Cabirus is given voice in-game by fan-favorite performer Stephen Russell, who’s known for Garrett in Looking Glass’ Thief games, Nick Valentine in Fallout 4, and Corvo in Dishonored 2.

You can hear his voice in our recent videos, his iconic mask appears in our new logo, and you’ll soon see him in-game.