•Dezvoltator Eksil Team has announced that its martial arts beat-’em-up
Acts of Blood
will launch for Windows PC on Dec. 4. The game was previously only officially slated for PC, but the studio revealed it is also coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X sometime in 2027.
The title first drew attention at last year’s Summer Game Fest, where it was showcased as a brutal beat-’em-up inspired by films like The Raid. Described as something between Sifu and the film with even more blood, Acts of Blood leans heavily into on-screen violence.
We’re going all-in on violence as a core part of the experience. Brutal takedowns, dismemberment, and yes, our own version of X-ray kills. We’ve been clear with our partners from the start: this isn’t going to hold back.
Fajrul FN, developer
About Acts of Blood
In Acts of Blood, players control Hendra as he pursues revenge by fighting through waves of enemies across various hallways and locales. The official description reads:
When justice fails, Hendra embarks on a personal quest for revenge that will take him through the bustling streets of Bandapa, Indonesia to uncover the powerful group behind his family’s murder and make them pay for their actions.
Acts of Blood official description
The game asks players to learn and improve Hendra’s combat skills, unlock new moves, and become a martial arts master capable of defeating bosses. Martial arts sits at the core of the gameplay, offering strikes, counters, and finishers, alongside an improvisational element that lets players wield melee weapons, pick up firearms, and use the environment against foes.
The project began as a solo effort from developer Fajrul FN before his friends gradually joined, leading to him taking charge of the small indie team Eksil Team. Speaking about the game’s development and inspirations, he said:
For gameplay, it’s a blend of Sleeping Dogs’ counter-based combat and Sifu’s layered combo mechanics. We’re also taking visual cues from games like Max Payne and Manhunt, especially when it comes to grit and tone.
Fajrul FN, developer
The Game Awards
Summer Game Fest
The Raid
Sifu
Eksil Team announced
Windows PC
demo on Steam
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John Wick
I chatted with Fajrul FN about developing Acts of Blood
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